Category Archives for "Health & Beauty"
August 4, 2010
- in Health & Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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Brown, White, Organic, Free-Range Eggs: What’s the Difference?
When you go to the grocery store with eggs on your list, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the choices. It can be confusing when the humble egg comes in varieties like organic, free-range, cage-free, brown, white, Omega-3, and any combination of these. Is there really a difference? Which eggs are healthiest? * Brown versus […]
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July 12, 2010
- in Health & Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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Health Benefits of Going Barefoot
With the arrival of warm weather, many people look forward to sandal season–but others look forward to barefoot season. It used to be customary for children especially to go barefoot in the spring and summer, but our culture has changed and now shoes are the norm. Going barefoot indoors in the winter is not unheard […]
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July 11, 2010
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Color Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
What’s your favorite color? Most of us get asked that question at various points throughout our lives. It is worth considering why we ask this–could it be that what color we associate with the most has some sort of effect on us, or says something about our personality? Color therapy taps into the psychological effects […]
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July 6, 2010
- in Health & Beauty , Uncategorized by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Buy Sunglasses
You may think the only thing you need to worry about when buying sunglasses is the style of frame or the color of tinting. But actually, there are other important characteristics of effective sunglasses that need to be considered. Ultraviolet radiation can harm all parts of the eye, including the eyelid skin, conjunctiva, sclera, and […]
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July 4, 2010
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Smog and How Does It Affect Our Health
The term “smog” is a combination of the words “smoke” and “fog,” and that is essentially what it is. Smog forms when particles of dust, smoke, industrial emissions, or other pollutants mingle with water droplets in the atmosphere. Because it is heavier than smoke or fog alone, it tends to collect in valleys and hollows. […]
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