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One of the frequently asked questions about mouthwash is: why does it sting so badly and why does mouthwash burn? The burning sensation is especially noticeable when one uses the traditional alcohol-based variety like Listerine. If you’ve ever swished or gargled mouthwash after or before brushing your teeth, it’s safe to say then, you’ve undoubtedly experienced a burning sensation while using...
stop nail biting
You know it; I know it, each of us has at least, that one lousy secret habit (like nail picking) we could give anything to stop. In most cases, you’ve tried everything you can to stop this behavior, but it just won’t go away. One of such manners is nail picking; it’s embarrassing, can lead to damaged self-esteem, and if left...
According to a report by the Environment Protection Agency, the quality of indoor air is three times lower than the air outside. Now, when you take into account that most people spend over ninety percent of their time indoors, then you would see what dire health implications this might pose. Part of why indoor pollutants pose such health risk is...
glass block uv light
The answer is Yes and No – stay with me here and I will explain. First of all, there’s a popular saying “you can’t get a sunburn through a glass”, you’ve heard the saying or might have even said it yourself right? Well, the truth is you might not get a sunburn, but it’s a far cry from reality...
In this article, we take a look at what Sun Bleaching is and some of the different ways that you can take advantage of it. Simply put, when you put something outside and it is exposed to natural sunlight, the colours of the object will begin to fade. This is known as "Sun Bleaching". To make things more complicated, when the...
Vitamin D: What Is It? It's a fat-soluble organic substance that occurs in eggs, fish-liver oils, etc. and is essential for the formation of teeth and bones. Vitamin D is primarily responsible for controlling the level of phosphorus and calcium in the human body. These reasons are more than enough for you to ensure that you consume foods that are rich...