A Head louse is a petite parasitic insect that lives in human hair and survives by the little amount of blood which is obtained by it from scalp. Such parasitic insects cannot fly nor jump; they do not leave a host themselves and spend their live in the scalp of a single individual. Lice found on human head do not infest on pets and lice found on pets do not infest people. Head lice are a world wide problem such infestation is...more
Fibromyalgia is a whole-body pain syndrome that is believed to be closely related to arthritis. Many sufferers have benefited from chiropractic techniques to ease their discomfort and get a good night's sleep.Other types of treatments involving various medications, vitamins, supplements, even gentle exercise, all address specific symptoms. However, they might include untested substances, cause side effects or even run afoul of the law, such as...more
Preparing the work area Restrict access - minimise the number of people present.Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others.Ensure adequate lighting. Equipment Warning tape and notices, Class H vacuum cleaner for large areas, sharp knife, hammer; scraper, shovel, garden-type sprayer containing wetting agent, bucket of water and rags, asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack andclear polythene sack. Personal protective equipment (PPE) Provide: disposable overalls fitted with a hood, boots without laces (laced boots are hard to decontaminate), and-respiratory protective equipment. Procedure Can you avoid removal, eg by overlaying with non-asbestos material? Warn the building owner about the presence of asbestos material, so it can be managed properly. Removal Place the scraper in the joint between the tiles. Lift the tile gently - try to avoid breakage.For firmly-fixed tiles, tap the scraper with the hammer.For a large tiled area, lift tiles using a shovel. This speeds up the job and avoids kneeling close to the tiles.Spray water under the tiles as they are lifted, to suppress dust and wet any asbestos paper that may be present.Wet any asbestos...more
The physical features of each person are a determining factor that makes him or her unique from another person. One of these features is body hair. The purpose of body hair is to serve as an insulator, protecting the body from sudden change in temperature. Yet, there are some people who would rather have no body hair because they find it...more
There is a direct connection between what we eat and the ailments that we suffer from. This is true in case of uterine tumors also. In this article I am going to share information on food which can trigger the growth of fibroids. Needless to say if you are serious about your treatment for uterine fibroids, you should stay away from...more
Treating fibroids naturally is being preferred by more and more women these days. No doubt there are surgical options which most doctors recommend. However the mere thought of surgery frightens most women. Furthermore with the exception of hysterectomy all other methods of conventional treatment for uterine fibroids offer only temporary relief. Hence it makes sense to go in for remedies to shrink fibroids naturally.Considering that fibroids are rarely life threatening it is worthwhile to give natural treatment a chance before going in for surgery. In majority of cases the fibroid symptoms are rarely prominent in the initial stages. Only when the tumors increase in size and numbers the symptoms become severe. The common symptoms of fibroids include bloating, urinary and bowel problems, heavy bleeding resulting in anemia.Based on common causes of fibroids many alternative practitioners have devised ways of treating fibroids naturally. These treatment methods take into consideration all the possible causes of fibroids and aim to eliminate them in a systematic manner. Natural treatment involves a holistic approach and consists of methods to reduce excess estrogen in the...more
Controlling the symptoms of menopause can be a huge irritation in the gluteus maximus. And I do mean in the literal sense. Thankfully menopause treatment has advanced quite a bit over the last few decades. Your grandmother or great grandmother...more
Whiplash is an accidental injury caused to the due to a sudden backward, forward or sideways movement of the head. Ever year, many people sustain whiplash injuries due to accidents or other reasons. Whiplash can cause the muscles and ligaments...more
The problem of bed wetting is most commonly happen in children of three years and older. It occurs when a child sleeps in deep and he does not wake up when his bladder is full. Many parents use the pull-up diapers on their child for bed time, but...more
Breast cancer mainly affects women. It is also one of the leading causes of female mortality. It forms in the tissues of the breast, either in the ducts or in the lobules. The pink ribbon is the internationally recognized symbol for...more
Male breast cancer occurs when there is uncontrolled growth of cells in the male breast. Although this type of cancer is more common in women than in men, there are a percentage of men who suffer from it. This disease usually occurs in...more
Breast cancer results from uncontrolled growth of breast cells resulting in a malignant tumor. Scientists have been trying to get a cure for the disease for many years. A lot of progress has been made since they begun, although no cure...more