Distilled water is a type of purified water that has been stripped of all minerals and chemicals, and has many uses including sterilizing medical equipment, mixing infant formula with CPAP machines, ironing clothes, or mixing infant formula with it. However, some individuals fear that drinking only distilled water deprives their bodies of essential minerals. It […]
Hair Botox is a fast-emerging trend in salons nationwide. This rejuvenation treatment can help eliminate frizz while making hair healthier overall. Starting off the process with a shampoo to open up your cuticles and prep for conditioning. Next, your stylist will apply hair botox products directly onto each of your strands and leave it for […]
Green powders are nutritional supplements composed of dried leafy vegetables, seaweed, grasses and high antioxidant fruit and herbs formulated to provide added vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes for maximum benefit. Supplements should only be consumed as supplements and not in place of whole food sources. They’re a convenient way to get a lot of nutrients […]
As soon as a sneeze begins to build up, whether at work, dinner or browsing at Pinelands Library it can be tempting to suppress its forceful expulsion - but doing so could prove dangerous and cause ruptured ear drums, neck pain or even brain aneurysms. 1. Damage to Blood Vessels Sneezing is an effective way […]
Walking backwards on a treadmill might look awkward, but it actually improves balance and coordination - even used in physical therapy to help restore range of motion and mobility. Studies show that treadmill-based walking backward training improves functional balance ability and cardiopulmonary fitness in chronic stroke patients. Walking backwards on both an indoor treadmill and […]
Visit Trader Joe's for healthy food treasures. This charming grocery store is jam-packed with fruits, veggies, grains and proteins all ready for consumption. But it can also be an obstacle when it comes to products loaded with sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats. Here are some products to avoid next time you hit up the coffee […]
Oxycodone is an opioid painkiller commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe discomfort. Unfortunately, it is one of the most abused drugs in America. Hydromorphone, commonly referred to by its brand name Dilaudid, is a prescription painkiller from a class of drugs known as opioids that include strong pain relievers such as morphine. Safety Painkillers […]
There has been much confusion online as to what the little colored stripes on your toothpaste tube mean. Some believe they indicate what's inside, with green denoting natural ingredients, red showing mixture of natural and chemical components, and black representing all-chemical based content. Green There is an Internet theory positing that colored stripes on the […]
Jelqing is a supposed exercise designed to make your penis longer and thicker by massaging its surrounding tissues; however, research into this technique remains limited. Jelqing involves pulling and massaging tissue around your glans to produce micro-tears which may engorge with fluid as they heal; however, jelqing also may come with potential side effects including […]
L-theanine is an amino acid that promotes calmness and relaxation, found naturally in green tea, that has been shown to lower anxiety levels by stimulating calm brain waves and regulating neurotransmitters, in addition to helping lower blood pressure. One study with 30 healthy adults demonstrated that four weeks of L-theanine administration reduced stress and anxiety […]
