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Vertigo: The inner ear’s roller coaster effect
Vertigo is an off balanced sensation that makes a person feel like they are spinning and dizzy. There are a number of reasons one might experience this. It is most commonly associated with inner ear problems because the inner ear… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Is eating ammonia yummy?
A while ago there was another E.coli outbreak, this time in beef treated with ammonia (it is treated with ammonia in an attempt to kill bacteria). The same ammonia commonly found in floor cleaners can comprise up to 15% of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Top Foods to Avoid: High Fructose Corn Syrup
High fructose corn syrup is a man-made product that is produced by using enzymes to extract sugar from stocks of corn. This sweetener should be avoided as it has been linked to a variety of maladies including obesity, cardiovascular disease,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
The Deadly Combination of Teens and Energy Drinks
Energy drinks seem like a tasty way to get a little boost during the midday slump but can cause serious harm or even death if used inappropriately. In today’s busy lifestyle, many people are trying to find more hours in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Increased Risk of Heart Attack in Younger Women
The location of extra pounds on the body does make a difference in the first of heart disease in women. A study of postmenopausal women published in the European Heart Journal found that women with a pear shape had a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Garlic: Worth the bad breath
Garlic comes from Central Asia and northeastern Iran. However, it is a seasoning that is used all over the world. This spice is a relative to onion, leek, chives, and shallots. It is readily used for cooking and sautéing. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Top Foods to Avoid: Aspartame
Aspartame (the full name is aspartylphenylalanine) is a synthetic sweeter that is marketed as a low calorie product and is often used ostensibly in conjunction with diabetes management and weight loss. The controversial sugar substitute is sold as NutriSweet, Equal… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Monsanto Vs. Health
The most popular weed killer in the United States, Roundup, has been under fire recently as its main ingredient is allegedly causing cancer in thousands of its long-term users. Glyphosate, the active ingredient causing so much turmoil, was declared a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Contacts: Wear them with caution
Wearing contacts is a convenient correction to vision that eliminates the extra pair of glasses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 41 million contact lens wearers in the U.S. are practicing at least one… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
