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Mosquitoes a Blood Sucking Vampire

This summer, a mosquito bite maybe a lot worse than annoying. Thanks in part of Climate change helping this bugs breed among us in record numbers. Their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods. They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat.  Beyond the nuisance factor, mosquitoes are carriers, or vectors, for some of humanity’s most deadly illnesses, and they are public enemy number one in the fight against global infectious disease, the disease that cause millions of  death world wide every year. Here's a look at four diseases that mosquitoes been spreading and that's going viral: 1. Dengue Fever or some called it the "breakbone" fever because it can cause severe joint pain, dengue comes with high fever and headaches, eye pain, rashes and bleeding 2. West Nile - It comes with high fever, headache, abdominal ...

Foods that kick your metabolism up

Depriving yourself in order to drop pounds sucks, not to mention that it never works . Downing this satisfying foods that give your metabolism a kick so you can actually burn fat while your enjoying your foods. 1. EGGS - Vitamin B12 in the yolk helps your body torch fat. Plus, they are heavy and stave off binges. 2. PEANUT BUTTER - Creamy or chunky, its a source of magnesium, which powers cells to metabolize energy efficiently. 3. AVOCADO - It's high in craving quelling "good" fat and rich in L-carnitine, an amino acid that fires up your body's engine. 4. SIRLOIN BURGER - Made with 90 percent lean beef, its like pure protein, which takes more energy to digest than fat or carbs. 5. CHEESE - Conjugated linoleic acid are in dairy helps your body burn fat. Go with a tangy creamy kind that satisfies your palate. 6. PICKLES - A medium pickle is only 7 calories-you'll burn more energy digesting this salty, crunchy veggie. 7. GREEN TEA - It's teeming ...

Body Odor

Body Odor is not exactly a topic of polite conversation, but it doesn't have to be. If you got it, you know it. You probably eager to get rid of it. In some cultures and countries, intense body odor is considered to be a desirable characteristic, signifying sexual attractiveness and potency.  Body odor begins with sweat. The body has two types of sweat glands, both of which produce sweat that is made up largely of water. The eccrine glands, which are located on almost every part of the body and the apocrine glands which are located in the armpits, around the nipples and in the groin produce sweat whose function is unclear, it contains a substantial amount of oil, which provides food for bacteria. It's this bacterial feeding frenzy that causes unwelcome odor. Here are 5 deodorizing tips that may help: * Wash problem areas frequently - at least once a day. * Wash your clothing after each wearing. * Try a deodorant. If that doesn't seem to eliminate the problem,...

Soda Vs. Water

I couldn't help but notice about how much Americans drink soda, i was surprise some people drink soda as if it is water. Sure, soda tastes good but water is good for our health "people need to drink water", here's a simple comparison people should understand. Drinking Carbonated soda alone do not contain any beneficial nutrients in our body but contribute excessive calories and sugar to our diet. 1.) It can lead to dehydration for caffeine is a natural diuretic and causes our body to excrete through urine, people may suffer from the effects of dehydration like thirsty and even fatigue. 2.) It can also contribute to tooth decay and dental cavities for sweet and sugary beverages coat your tongue, teeth & gums after drinking soda's. 3.) It may cause of gaining weight for it contains an alarming amount of sugar, calories and harmful additives While drinking water has the opposite effect 1.) Drinking water keeps you fully hydrated so you can drink it ...

Toothache

Few months ago i have this unbearable pain in tooth, it is impossible to ignore. It starts out as a tiny twinge. Then it escalates to a dull ache that comes and goes. Before long, it becomes a sharp pain that won't stop. It was then the kind of pain that is severe and constant and it wakes me up during the night and eventually swelling to the point that i could hardly open my mouth to eat. We call the doctor but i have to set an appointment to see them and i was so miserable! i have to wait for a week!!! i couldn't bare the pain anymore that even ibuprofen can't help ease the pain so i was reading and searching for any at home remedies to help and here's what i learned: Clove it - An Ancient and effective home remedy for toothaches, oil of cloves applied to an aching tooth, can immediately numb the pain. Oil of cloves is available over the counter in pharmacies and health-food stores. Follow the direction on the package and apply the oil directly to the tooth, no...

Stress a Modern-Day Monster

Perception of stress is highly individualized. Something that seems to turn your friend in to a nervous wreck may not disturb you at all, and vice versa. Think of the audience of a horror movie, with some relishing every gory thrill, others covering their eyes and wishing they were anywhere but here, and the rest falling somewhere in between. In short, its not external events that are stressful, but your perception of them. This gives you the power to change the things you perceive as stressful. Just as the things that cause tension vary from person to person, so do effective techniques for stress management. Some people find meditation dull and annoying; others find it enjoyable and refreshing. Still others find half-hour jog or half an hour in front of the television a great way to combat stress. You will have to find out what works for you. The best advice is to develop a "smorgasbord" of stress-busters. Here is a list of practical techniques you can choose from a...