When you think of diseases that could kill you, most people think about cancer or heart disease. Unfortunately, very few people consider how important the liver is and more and more people are being diagnosed with fatty liver, a condition that could potentially lead to life-threatening chronic liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver. Another thing people don't realize is that this condition is avoidable and may also be reversible. Here are some life-saving liver tips you need to know about...
No one wants to be the one on the block with the "bad lawn" which is why lawn care services are so profitable during the spring and summer months. Many homeowners are willing to pay an arm and a leg to keep their grass green and lush. The problem is, many lawn care services don't deliver what they promise. Here are some things you need to know.
Spider bites can indeed be a scary thing. The problem is, they're quite misunderstood and oftentimes the fear they invoke is the worst of the damage they do. A recent spider bite (endured by my wife) put half our household in a panic. I'll tell you what I told her -- spider bites are not as bad as they're made out to be.
]]>Even the most seasoned cook runs out of ideas every now and then, which is what makes recipe websites such a lifesaver. The recipe websites of today, however, put yesterday's to shame. Forget about a few recipe ideas here and there. Today's sites allow you to organize your own online cookbook, share recipes with others and view and rate thousands of recipes from across the globe. Here are my three favorites.
]]>You'd think everyone who wanted a Nintendo Wii would have one by now. I mean, it's been more than a year since the thing came out. However, to the despair of many, the production of the Nintendo Wii still can't keep up with the demand. If you're one of the many who has been suffering without a Wii to call your own, we've got some good news for you, but you have to act fast.
]]>The last thing you want to think about is your pet dying, but the fact of the matter is that eventually everyone must pass over the Rainbow Bridge at one time or another. When that happens to a pet bird, it's important that a bird autopsy be done. Why is I so important? This article explains.
]]>Splenda - it's a household brand that we've all become familiar with. It's in diet soda, baked goods and even bottled water. Many think of it as the healthy alternative to sugar, but is Splenda really "healthy" or is it another sugar substitute nightmare waiting to happen? The debate is on...
The summer months will be here before you know it and that means one thing to those of us who suffer from frizzy hair -- it's time to go on frizz patrol. Unless you've actually experienced the tragedy of your hair looking good one minute and then frizzing up, out and all over the next, you have no idea how horrific it can be. Well, I've tamed my frizz (and if I can do it, anyone can do it -- trust me). It's not cheap and it takes time, but you can tame the frizziest of hair using these products...
When I'm discussing health and exercise with our readers I'm often asked which piece of exercise equipment is the best. Which is the one that can magically transform even the most out of shape bodies into something worthy of being seen on Baywatch (if it were still airing). The answer isn't cut and dry, but there is definitely one piece of exercise equipment no weight-conscious home should be without -- and you might be surprised what it is.
If you're taking a trip to Disney this year you might be considering the Disney dining plan for your meal needs. In fact, most people I talk to don't know if it's a good idea or not. Well, my in-laws surprised us (me, my wife and the kids) with a trip to Disney World last week and I have some things to say about meals at Disney.
The city where I live will hold local elections on April 1st. As I was talking to one of our younger neighbors I asked her who she would like to see become alderman of our district. To my surprise, she had no idea what an alderman was or why she should vote. That got me thinking... How many people don't know what an alderman is? That was a scary thought. Before your local elections take place, here are some key positions you need to be familiar with.
Sometimes we get so inundated with junk mail that we toss it without even thinking about how it could benefit us. A store flyer? Throw it in the trash. A blue advertisement envelope? Chuck it. If this sounds familiar, you might want to rethink the way you handle your junk mail.
If you haven't yet completed your taxes, you don't have much time. The deadline is right around the corner and procrastinators are going to find themselves scrambling through a complicated tax season with a tight deadline. If you still haven't done your taxes, here are some things you need to consider...
After reading Lydia's post the other day about safe tanning options, I decided to look further into the Mystic Tan spray-on tan option. After all, my white-as-snow complexion has caused me to be mistaken for the walking dead on more than one occasion. If $20 and 30 seconds could change all that, I'd be quite the happy camper. Here's the 4-1-1 on my Mystic Tan experience.
The other day my mother told me she was going to the local tanning spa to see their new safe tanning bed. After arguing with her that there is no such thing as a safe tanning bed, I thought perhaps I'd missed something and decided to look into the matter for myself. What I found out was surprising. Before you head out to get a "safe" tanning session, there are some things you need to know.