Food poisoning and dehydration
This weekend I got food poisoning and was down all Saturday and Sunday. It felt like I had the flu - my body was sore and ...
Fish Is Healthy. No Wait, It's Poisonous
It's more than a little confusing to figure out what seafood you should eat these days. On one hand, fish contain a lot of omega 3 fatty acids, shown to reduce your risk of heart attack. On the other ...
Plant patrol: Poison ivy, oak and sumac
As many of us have found out the hard way, poison oak and poison ivy can cause nasty rashes that can last for up to two weeks. These pernicious plants thrive in summertime; in the Bay Area, poison oak ...
The silent killer
... , as are those with heart and lung problems. Know the signs The initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to cold and flu symptoms. They can occur a few day ...
Tecnu
After a ridiculous bout of poison oak last year, someone told me about this stuff called Tecnu. I wish I had known about it sooner! The stuff is amazing. You shower with it after you hike & it takes o ...
Aspartame: Know the Facts
... or carcinogen used in embalming - sweet. Methanol, even in small doses, is known to be poisonous. Symptoms of methanol toxicity include blindness, brain swelling, and pancreatic/heart inflammation. ...
Resentment Quote
I saw a one woman play by Carrie Fisher the other night. It was good. She had one quote which really stood out for me. She said: "Resentment is like drinking poison, then waiting for the other pers ...
Know What You're Eating in Foreign Markets!
I am always wary of buying items off the street from vendors in general. After all, the food is not closely regulated and who's to say that someone selling kabobs is actually offering a meat that's no ...
Get Well Soon: Herbal Healing A-D
Herbs can be taken in a number of ways including tinctures, teas, capsules, poultices, and powders. The following are some common herbs with healing properties for various bodily systems:
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