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How to Get Puppies to Go Down Hardwood Steps
Puppies are just learning all of the things they need to get around on a daily basis. They are scared of many things and bold in other areas. When it comes to stairs, some puppies just go for it, but if they sense danger or that they may be injured, you may have to teach them how to navigate going d
Home Remedies for Hook Worms, Round Worms & Whip Worms
Hook worms, roundworms and whip worms are all Nematodes parasites that enter your body through food, water, or through your nose, skin and mosquito bites. They will attack your bloodstream, heart, brain, muscle tissue and other organs. Symptoms include constipation, diarrhea, weight loss, fever and
Pilates Rehabilitation Exercises
The Pilates method is one of the most popular movement systems for building core strength, elongating muscles and cultivating flexibility. Although these physical benefits can aid in preventing injury, Pilates also helps heal the body post-injury as a form of rehabilitation. The exercises below will
Health Diet for MS
A chronic, progressive disease of the central nervous system, the disease multiple sclerosis (MS) degenerates the protective sheath---myelin---and leaves fragile nerves bare. MS may be helped with simple dietary changes. Consider adding specific foods to help control this condition and reduce your s
How to Cook Light & Healthy
Light and healthy cooking is often thought as the equivalent of bland and tasteless in today's society. This can scare you away from trying anything that is deemed healthy or light if you've had a bad experience before. Cooking healthy and light doesn't mean that you have to take away all the taste,
How to Use a Fluke Carbon Monoxide Meter
The Fluke Carbon Monoxide Meter detects the presence of carbon monoxide, and measures the concentration between 1--1000 parts per million. The meter indicates a carbon monoxide presence in two ways -- by a PPM reading on the LCD screen -- and with a beeper tone that gets faster, as the concentratio
Safety Options for Electric Medical Scooters
Electric medical scooters feature hand brake handles or buttons on steering columns.Vespa Scooter Seat image by Billy Tait from Fotolia.comElectric medical scooters are battery operated and built for multi-functional purpose and sustainability. Standard safety features include easy-to-use...
What Is a Red Flag Warning Weather Condition?
Red flag weather warnings can be associated with a few different situations. It is a common way to show alerts or grab attention. The official warning associated with a red flag is a term used by fire/weather forecasters when there is a high probability that burning or fire conditions will occur.
Acai Berry Advantages
Acai berries have many health benefits.berries image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comUp until recently, the acai berry was almost unheard of, except in the fruit's native South America. Suddenly acai berries are everywhere and have become phenomenally popular because of their various health...
Anti-Viral Home Remedy Information
It is extremely easy to spread viruses. The flu is a virus, as are colds, shingles, cold sores and athletes' foot. While you may not be able to stop them all, you can definitely slow them down with the right anti-viral home remedy information.
Pros & Cons of Liposuction Diets
Obesity rates are jumping across the United States, and the public's desire for a quick win in the battle of the belly bulge has created a cottage industry of get-thin-quick strategies. One of these, liposuction, has gained in popularity---but it is not a cure-all, and the procedure does carry medic
Metabolism of Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid pain reliever that the FDA classifies as a Schedule II drug. It acts on your central nervous system in a way that increases the risk of drug abuse.
How to Remove Toxin Patches
Toxin patches are typically applied to the feet before bedtime. These foot patches are filled with purportedly detoxifying materials; such as wood vinegar, tourmaline, eucalyptus and other herbs. The patches are thought to pull toxins out of the body through the feet, operating on the principle that
How Many Hours Should Orchids Be in the Sun Per Day?
Orchids are special plants renowned for their exotic flowers. They belong to the largest flowering plant family in existence -- Orchidaceae. With more than 800 genera and possibly 30,000 species, it's hard to generalize and state the number of hours of sunlight orchids should receive. Many orchids t
Orange Bugs on a Deck
A number of brightly colored insects live outdoors in the yard or garden. While the majority of insects are not dangerous, there are some that have venom that can deliver a painful bite or sting. Certain insects are beneficial to your garden, feeding on potentially damaging pests and keeping their p
Low-Fat 1500 Calorie Diet
Many people have had success following a low-fat, reduced-calorie diet when it comes to weight loss and maintenance. Cutting fat is a great way to help keep calories low, as 1g of fat contains 9 calories, whereas protein and carbohydrates each supply only 4 calories for every 1g.
How to Advance Meditation Practice
After you've been meditating on a regular, even daily basis for a few months or more, you may be searching for ways to keep your practice fresh. Try these suggestions to go to the next level of altering your consciousness and going within.
Herbal Medication Side Effects
Many people believe that because herbal medicine is natural and mostly unregulated that it is completely safe. However, many herbs contain powerful compounds that can produce a wide variety of unwanted and even dangerous side effects if taken for too long or in high doses. Recently, the scientific c
Oxytetracycline Side Effects
Oxytetracycline is a prescription antibiotic drug that has been sold under the Terramycin brand name. The drug is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections. This medication is not an effective treatment for viral infections and other non-bacterial infections.