Physics In Action! There are many food dehydrators on the market or that you can build for yourself from purchased plans. Plug-ins or farm-size solar, many people have come to realize that food preservation by dehydration is better in many ways than canning or freezing. Dried food needs no sterile...
Life is full of hazards that can affect our health and well being. It is amazing that most of us are able to hurdle these obstacles and overcome the adversities we are faced with everyday without our bodies succumbing to illness due to these risks and the ever present pressures of life. But we...
Diarrhea is a condition wherein a person has three or more loose bowel movements in one day. If left unchecked, diarrhea can cause severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which can eventually lead to death. In fact, in developing countries, diarrhea is a common cause of death. It is even...
We live in precarious times; a time when disaster preparations are an important responsibility which cannot be overlooked. Emergency situations have become almost commonplace. It used to be that workplace violence, school shootings, terrorist attacks and natural disasters were rare occurrences....
The liver creates bile out of mostly cholesterol, lecithin, salts and pigments. Bile is important for digestion, with the specific purpose of aiding the digestion of fats. The liver makes bile, which is then stored in the gall bladder. When eating, the bile is secreted into the duodendum helping...
Our energy supply is directly affected by the availability of nutrients and oxygen levels within the body. By supplying your body with natural energy boosters, you can easily replenish lost energy reserves. So the next time you're in a post lunch, mid afternoon slump, try these 10 Tips For Instant...
Vomiting can be caused by many different conditions, but oftentimes, it can be dealt with using various home remedies. Every family has its own traditions when it comes to home remedies, and cures for vomiting are no exception. Before we look into different home remedies for vomiting, you have...
Some substances are very efficient at hastening diuresis, or the process by which the body expels waste fluids through urine. These substances are called diuretics, and can come in the form of medicines (or “water pills”) or homeopathic foods or remedies. Diuretics are very useful for people...
