Arnica montana is an herb that can be used as an ointment, salve, cream, liniment or tincture. It has been used to to decrease inflammation, alleviate muscle aches, heal wounds and for injuries such as bruises and sprains. If you…
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There are both environmental and economic benefits of recycling aluminum. Metals like aluminum can be recycled again and used to make products such as beverage cans, auto parts and appliances. Even though more aluminum is recycled than other metal waste…
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In folk medicine, herbs were routinely and effectively used to treat irregularity. Usually by the preparation of a tea, the herbs were ingested and produced powerful colon cleansing effects within six to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax the intestines…
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Most essential oils are too harsh for your baby’s sensitive skin, but you can dilute and use certain mild ones to promote your little one’s relaxation and overall health. Parents wanting to use essential oils with their babies must exercise…
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Overview While the number of hybrid cars on the road has been increasing, many drivers may feel wary of using alternate fuel technologies that they don’t fully understand. While many people have speculated that hybrid cars may create new environmental…
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For most people, allergens themselves are not typically harmful; it’s the allergy symptoms which are caused by the “false alarm” set off by their own immune systems that cause the discomfort and danger. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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It is painful to lose someone you love at any age, but it can be difficult especially for children. You, as an adult, have the coping skills available to work through your feelings of sadness, anger and fear, but your…
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The stages of grief typically cited range between three and seven, while most models subscribe to four or five different stages of grief. According to an article published in the Chicago Tribune in September 2007, there are five measurable stages…
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Overview Pessimism impacts your physical and mental health. People who think negatively, feel hopeless instead of empowered, automatically see the worst in any situation and are more likely to experience anxiety, depression and physical problems, according to the Mayo Clinic….
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Americans generate millions of tons of solid waste every year. Instead of sending the waste to landfills where they take up precious space, many types of waste material can be recycled into new products. For all of its environmental benefits,…
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Solar energy is the harnessing of the energy released by our solar system’s sun. The sun burns hydrogen at its core and releases energy in the forms of heat and light, which travel to the Earth. Solar energy technologies capture…
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Hybrid vehicles combine the convenience of a gas engine with the efficiency of an electric motor. This technology improves overall fuel economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help protect the environment. A more efficient vehicle can also help lower…
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Contemplating a divorce in Idaho requires you to obtain a basic understanding of the marriage dissolution laws in the state. The specific provisions of divorce law in the state are found in the Idaho Code, Title 32. The statutory provisions…
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According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 300,000 women received breast augmentation surgery in 2009. Some women, however, find the costs of surgery—both in terms of dollars and potential side effects—too great and turn to herbal remedies…
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Overview A bond is a promise to pay principal and interest to investors who have loaned a borrower money. A bond is said to be in default if the issuer does not keep this promise to make payment. In order…
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All your feelings, beliefs and knowledge are based on your conscious and subconscious thoughts, and you possess the ability to control your thoughts, according to Donald Martin, author of “How to be a Successful Student.” Your current attitudes, positive or…
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Those who broker individual stock to the investing public are called “stock brokers.” These professionals are the official intermediaries that enable anyone to acquire stock for their own individual accounts. As no one can walk into a stock exchange and…
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Long gone are the days when Americans just tossed everything into the landfill. Today, programs across the country encourage people to sort their trash so that paper, metal and glass can be recycled rather than buried. Every couple of years,…
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Landfills are loaded with waste from packaging materials, such as Styrofoam, boxes and plastic wrap. Not only do these materials take up space, they often contain toxic materials that find their way into local water supplies. For example, the ubiquitous…
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When you think of global pollution and environmental damage, it’s often large corporations and factories that come to mind as the culprits. While these entities play their part, the average consumer is also a large part of the problem. This…
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Overview As an alternative energy source, solar panels may be used to supplement the electrical needs of homes and other buildings and to power electrical equipment when no other electrical source is available. Also referred to as photovoltaic panels, solar…
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Overview Apart from its popular use as a culinary spice, ginger root has medicinal properties that have been recognized for thousands of years. In fact, ginger root is frequently used in traditional Asian medicine. A specialized underground stem of the…
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Overview An IRA CD is intended to be a long-term investment vehicle used only for retirement purposes. If you wish to make use of the funds currently invested in an IRA CD before retirement, you can convert the IRA CD…
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More than 35 million American suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, or AAFA. The cost to workers is 4 million lost work days per year. The AAFA also reports that 40 percent of Americans…
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If we consider planet earth our home, we owe it to her–and to ourselves–to keep her clean. Plastic bottles that are thrown out as trash are filling up landfills in alarming degrees. According to Patricia Franklin, who operates the Container…
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Busy lifestyles lead many people to experience stress and anxiety on a regular basis. Stress is a natural reaction by the body to situations in life. It is both a physical and psychological response. According to the Mayo Clinic, a…
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The extensive use of paper continues, despite the growing use of the Internet for news and information. Besides its use in newspapers and magazines, paper touches us every day in the form of mail, office stationery, printer paper, napkins, packaging,…
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Alimony rules are set forth in Ohio Statutes Section 3105. The provisions set forth the factors a court considers in determining whether to award alimony in a particular case. The rules also establishes how alimony is to be paid in…
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Herbs and spices have more use than just in the kitchen. Many herbs and spices are being clinically tested in laboratories to see how effective they really are for the ailments they reportedly treat. Clinical trials can reveal where further…
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So you have a presentation for work or school, and the anxiety is building. According to Jerry Seinfeld, stage fright is the number one fear of people in the United States, and death is number two. Whether or not his…
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