The United States and Canada began the phaseout of lead in gasoline in 1975. The following year, both countries limited the amount of lead in interior house paint. These regulations were intended to lessen the dangerous presence of lead in our environment. Lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful when ingested or inhaled. […]
The Pros and Cons of Drinking Lots of Juices
Juices are excellent sources of nutrients and may help put the squeeze on various ailments: one 4-ounce (125-milliliter) glass of juice provides a full serving of fruits or vegetables and can therefore be part of a healthy diet. On the downside, juices lack the fiber of fresh fruits and vegetables and may contain heaping helpings […]
Is Chiropractic an Effective Alternative Medicine?
In 1895, Daniel David Palmer invented the therapy called "chiropractic." The self-taught Ontario-born healer maintained that he had cured a man’s deafness by manipulating a displaced vertebra in his spine. Ever since, chiropractors have been criticized by the medical establishment about the lack of scientific evidence for some of their claims – but that hasn’t […]
Tips on Avoiding being Bumped from Your Flight
Accident statistics indicate that flying is twice as safe as taking a train or bus and 30 times safer than driving on a highway. But these figures don’t matter if you get bumped from your scheduled flight. With increasingly crowded planes and airlines experiencing full reservations on every flight schedule, the chances of being […]
Understanding the Need for Limiting Your Intake of Food Additives
Over the past century, as more people moved from farms to cities, the demand increased for a year-round supply of many foods. As a result, food manufacturers stepped up the use of additives to extend shelf life, ensure the safety and heighten the appeal of their products. Today, most processed foods contain additives, both natural […]
A Psychiatrist or a Psychologist: Which Professional is Better Consulted in Matters Concerning Ment
The range of choices in the mental health marketplace can be confusing. Any physician can legally prescribe psychoactive medications, while almost anyone, even without a license or training, can profess to treat emotional disorders. Within the medical profession, psychiatrists have the training to deal with severe mental disorders. Yet a sympathetic general practitioner may prove […]
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