Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. It is odorless. It is also colorless. It is often called the silent killer. This is because of its dangerous affect on the body. It replaces oxygen in blood. Carbon monoxide binds to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells better than oxygen. This causes a decrease in theContinue Reading >>
Cholesterol There are chemicals called flavonoids in chocolate that can boost your level of good cholesterol (HDL). They also can lower your “bad” cholesterol (LDL). Dark chocolate has the highest levels of these chemicals so it can actually be healthy for your heart. It can make your body less prone to clogging of the arteries.Continue Reading >>
Chocolate is not always bad for you. There have been many studies linking dark chocolate with health benefits. It may have some beneficial effects, especially with the following: Cholesterol. Blood pressure. Cancer prevention. Chocolate with the most cocoa is the best. As far as your health is concerned, the darker the chocolate the better. OneContinue Reading >>
The treatment depends on what is causing the sore throat. If your sore throat is caused by Strep, then an antibiotic is prescribed for 10 days. This needs to be taken for the full course. This means you need to take all of it even if the symptoms get better and go away. If theContinue Reading >>
It is hard to tell from symptoms, such as fever, headache or swollen glands, alone the cause of a sore throat. Your doctor will often start with a rapid strep test and a throat culture. A rapid strep is fast. It can tell you the result in 15 minutes. However, it will only tell youContinue Reading >>
Sore throats are a common problem in children. They are also common in adults. They are usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. This causes pain and swelling of the throat. Both bacteria and viruses are spread by hand contact. The sick person touches their nose or mouth. Then that person touches anotherContinue Reading >>
Check the Ethanol content. The content must be at least 60 percent to be effective. This is according to the CDC. Check the bottle for active ingredients. It might say: Ethyl Alcohol Ethanol Isopropanol Some other variation. These are all fine. But make sure that whichever of those alcohols is listed, its concentration is betweenContinue Reading >>
These are products that kill bacteria or viruses on the hands. They usually contain alcohol or chemicals to do this. They help prevent the spread of diseases. Many brand name or generic sanitizers work well. Often times, they can be found in hallway dispensers. These dispensers are starting to show up at: Hospitals. Schools. DaycareContinue Reading >>
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. More than 200 viruses are known to cause a cold. Because there are so many viruses that can be the culprit, the body can not build immunity towards them. This is why people get colds so often. Adults on average have two toContinue Reading >>
There is no cure for the common cold. Rest and plenty of fluids help. For relief from symptoms, there are plenty of choices available over-the-counter. You may be able to get these medications for free with a prescription from your doctor. Drops. Sprays for sore throat and cough. Decongestants for stuffy nose. Ibuprofen or acetaminophenContinue Reading >>