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Tattoos- Health Risks and Toxic Effects

Tattoo inks are not regulated by the FDA, despite increasing evidence not only of skin reactions, but also delayed effects such as skin cancer and auto-immune disorders.

10 comments    tattoos body art skin cancer
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Tips for Ear Piercings

Ear piercing is the oldest form of body modification with references dating into the early history of mankind. Carvings from various parts of the Persian Empire displayed soldiers wearing ear rings. Tribes...

108 comments    jewelry tattoos body art
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Energy Drinks and Health Risks

Energy drinks and your health I'm sure we have all heard of the popular energy drinks such as Monster, Amp, Rockstar and Red Bull. In fact, most of us have probably tried one of these drinks. Most of the...

14 comments    health fitness energy
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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Now!

"Don't let the bed bugs bite!" is a popular night time phrase that some people joke about when wishing people a good night's sleep. However, it's no joking matter when it comes to some households that have...

4 comments    pest control pests bed bugs
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Cool tattoo ideas

While there are many cool tattoo ideas, finding the right tattoo design should mean more than just a pretty picture. Ultimately each design or tattoo should be a testament of a person's personality and belief system.

7 comments    tattoos tattoo tattoo designs
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The symptoms of alcohol detox. Convulsions, anxiety, nausea, hallucinations

The health risks of alcohol detox We often underestimate the dangers of alcohol, and because it is both legal and socially accepted, we forget that it is a very destructive and powerful...

1 comment    alcohol detox alcohol detox
The latest trend, so it seems, is the Spare-tire, beer-belly, muffin-top, apple-shape, bread-basket, gut, pot-belly, front-porch;any way you look at it, far too many people are well-acquainted with belly fat.  76

How to Lose Belly Fat

I've never been a fan of scales and recent studies show how much you weigh may be less important than you think. Studies show measuring the waistline is a better indicator when it comes to measuring health...

18 comments    health diet exercise
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Proven Methods of Shucking Oysters

Proven methods of shucking oysters, knowing your health risks in handling oysters, and taking proper precautions,using the right tools. This is an indepth article on shucking oysters.....

2 comments    fresh oysters oyster knife
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Choosing Granite Countertops

Choosing granite countertops may help to create your dream kitchen but it is important that you understand the pros and cons, as well as the potential health risks before buying.

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Benefits and risks of neutering dogs

  Dog owners, especially those that have a dog for the first time, may be reluctant to consider neutering their dog once he becomes sexually mature. The reasons behind this reluctance may be tied to the...

0 comments    health risks neutering
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