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Honey has been known to be used as a cure for a variety of things that ail us. Recent research has shown that bees make a protein that they add to the honey called defensin-1 which could one day be used to treat burns and skin infections. It could also be used to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. This new information also sheds some light on the inner workings of the immune systems of honey bees which one day may be able to help breeders create healthier and heartier honey bees. Bacterial infections can be nasty and having a potent antibacterial ingredient from honey can really help.

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A recent study out of the University of Illinois has linked disinfectant chemicals with diseases like asthma and bladder cancer. Researchers found that pool chemicals react with the organic matter in the water to create various toxic bonds that can lead to some serious health issues. All water sources have some organic matters that comes from decaying leaves and other dead life forms. In addition to these, pool waters contain sweat, hair, urine and sunscreens and lotions from swimmers. Drinking water is exposed to disinfectant once before reaching the public but pool water is exposed to a continuous stream of disinfectants that mix with other chemicals that can form dangerous chemical bonds. These bonds can cause birth defects, respiratory problems ...

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Summer time mean more of a risk for sunburn. Even if you use sunscreen you can burn and it can be very uncomfortable and dangerous. To start never use soothing cream as it can trap the heat and you can suffer even more. Cool it down with ice or a cold towel first or get into a cold bath. Aloe vera is key for using as an after sun saver, you can find pure aloe almost anywhere. If you are having a lot of pain or a headache, take ibuprofen to treat the pain. Don't forget about your lips! Sally Hanson has a sun lip moisturizer that works very well to save your lips from getting burned. In order to ...

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You may go into a diet with the best intentions. You want to lose weight and look and feel better about yourself. You may have started your diet only to start cheating here and there after only a few days. There are a few ways to help you avoid the cheating. However, remember that cheating a little bit is not the end of the world. If you know you have strong cravings, don't do a deprivation diet. Instead try eating less of the foods that you crave, not cutting them out. Let yourself have some space to have a small portion of the things you like every few days. Set up a reward system not related to food when you ...

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I came across a blog post with an interesting stress managing technique I thought I would share. Think of a book, movie or tv show that you are or got really into. Try forgetting yourself and becoming a part of it. Connect with the story but remain aware of yourself. Hold onto the awareness of both being in the story and know that you're only watching or reading. When you do this you can become comfortable with the feeling of moving out of and back to every day reality. The reason for doing this is this; when life is stressful and you become the observer you can become detached from worries, stresses and concerns. it's easier to remain calm when ...

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