Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that live by feeding on the blood of warm blooded animals and humans. Bedbugs are fairly active during night and often goes unnoticed when sucking blood.
In the picture, you see a bed bug biting and sucking blood which is getting filled in its stomach.
How to get rid of bed [...]
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Bottled water refers to the drinking water that is packed in plastic bottles. It is meant for individual consumption and is available throughout the world. Bottled water has to adhere to international quality standards. But, is it really safe to drink bottled water? Read on.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has set some standards to [...]
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Many of us like travelling particularly in hoildays and weekends. Here are some tips to make your journey safe and memorable.
Register with your State department so that you can be reached in case of any emergency.
Have a valid signed passport and visa. Remember to fill in the emergency information page in the passport.
Leave copies of [...]
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We often receive chain emails of effects of drinking cold water. Is it always dangerous to drink cold water or is it safe to drink only warm water? Let’s explore the facts behind this popular myth.
Cold water
Cold water is a must in hot scorching summer. We often feel stomach full after drinking a glass of [...]
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Recently, the New York Department for health and mental hygiene imposed a new rule to post calories on fast food restaurants menu. Why and who should follow this? Let’s find out.
What is posting calories on menu?
According to this rule, all fast food chain restaurants should post calories of a food item in its menu or [...]
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Toxins enter the body when we ingest or inhale them. Certain toxins such as ammonia are produced in the body during normal digestion processes. Toxins can harm body tissue. They are normally transformed to less harmful compounds and excreted via stools or urine.
Other sources of toxins include pesticides, household cleaners, food additives, drugs, pollution, cigarette [...]
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Detoxification is the process of removal of potentially toxic substances from the body. It is normally a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence.
Here are the symptoms of toxification. You need detoxification treatment if you are:
Often feeling tired, sluggish, or lethargic
Have eczema, acne, or psoriasis
Have difficulty concentrating or staying focused
Catch colds easily
Have bad breath
Tend to get [...]
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