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For those of us who prefer the natural, tried, tested and true to the “fast food” way of the modern life, nature has always had the answers to our needs. Since day’s undocumented, herbs have been used to treat most medical and beauty problems we may encounter, and until the end of times, this will continue to be so as ...

The Biofuel Debate – What’s all the fuss about? There has been much talk of biofuels and in particular biodiesel being touted as a more carbon friendly alternative to traditional petroleum based fuel… Because biodiesel is made from renewable resources (unlike fossil fuels) and it has lower emissions compared to petroleum diesel Because it is less toxic than table salt ...

Dinosaur eel The dinosaur eel is the common name for the Grey Bichir, Polypterus Senegalus, though it is a fish and not an eel. There are more than a dozen species of this fish but the Grey Bichir or Senegalus Bichir is the most common and is popular among aquarists. This Bichir is covered in dark grey horizontal bands that ...

Bladder endometriosis, if left unmanaged, can lead to more severe urinary problems in the future. This ailment, which plagues over 1.5 million people in the U.S. and Canada, is a gynecological disease that only afflicts females in their reproductive years. A woman who has bladder endometriosis has endometrium cells, the medical term for cells from the uterus, developing in her ...

Stress and a fast paced living see many of us having to find alternative ways of escape. Many people go to gyms to relieve stress in a healthy manner. Yet, few people consider going against the flow: to slow down and attempt meditation as an alternative for stress reduction. It is certainly an easy and fuss free method to consider. ...

Understanding lake turnover is essential to every fisherman. Generally, every lake experiences a lake turnover twice a year. This is the period during which surface water moves to the bottom and bottom water moves to the surface. It happens in the spring and fall. As the temperatures are disturbed greatly, so are the fish residing in the lake. Once you ...

Hopefully, all Americans who are advised to receive the seasonal flu and H1N1 (formerly known as swine flu) vaccines, have done so. There is another flu virus that is a potential threat to international travelers. Is ‘Bird Flu’ on your itinerary? What is ‘Bird Flu?’ Avian Influenza H5N1, or bird flu, typically infects birds and poultry. However, international travelers are ...

Today, 80% of the earth’s population depends on plants to treat common ailments. Ancient cultures may not have known why certain herbs worked, but they knew which plants produced the desired effects. Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries! Practically every known illness was treated with herbs, in medicinal practices of Native Americans, Egyptians, Persians, Hebrews, and Romans. Natural herbs ...

Doctor Mark Stengler is a world-renowned practitioner of Naturopathic Medicine. He has been practicing both conventional and holistic medicine for over 15 years. He has also treated thousands of patients at his clinic which is called the Stengler Center of Integrative Medicine. To those that are familiar with him and his works, he is better known as America’s Natural Doctor. ...

A shoebox diorama can be much more than just a miniature scene. It can be a creative display that people are really amazed by. Here are some creative tips and hints on how to make your shoebox diorama really special. Select A Unique Housing for your Diorama When making a shoebox diorama the very first thing you should do is ...