Archive for April, 2009
Family finds new hope in battling rare disease
By Jessica at 30 April, 2009, 4:19 pm
Matt and Karen Douglas had only been married for a few years when Matt started exhibiting early symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD). His symptoms started with small, uncontrolled movements, such as his hands twitching when he didn’t want them to; but the movements soon worsened and became so severe that Matt was unable to drive [...]
Read More >>Take Care of Your Ticker
By Jessica at 26 April, 2009, 8:36 pm
(ARA) – Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While heart-related illnesses are widespread, the good news is that your lifestyle choices can have a significantly positive effect on your overall heart health.
“You can easily improve overall heart health with a few, simple lifestyle [...]
Could the air in your ‘green’ home actually make you sick?
By Jessica at 25 April, 2009, 8:51 pm
(ARA) – Making your home more energy-efficient and airtight doesn’t seem to have a downside, does it? Modern home building and remodeling practices can help reduce your energy bill and your home’s carbon footprint. But there can be a hidden drawback to all this: poor indoor air quality.
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that [...]
Do You Know What Vitamins You Really Need?
By Jessica at 25 April, 2009, 7:02 pm
A lot of people have problems absorbing nutrients and with breaking down the food they eat due to problems with their digestive system. This is not an uncommon problem that is more often than not blamed to a low level of stomach acid, or a lack of enzymes that are essential in the breaking down [...]
Read More >>Sodium Hydroxide 101: Things You Have To Be Informed Of
By Jessica at 25 April, 2009, 6:40 pm
With a chemical formula of NaOH, sodium hydroxide is also referred to as caustic soda and lye. It is a white crystalline substance and it quickly absorbs carbon dioxide and moisture from the air. It is also corrosive and known to be very soluble in alcohol, water, and glycerin.
Commercially, the substance is available in different [...]