The Health and Wellness BlogThe Health and Wellness Blog is a mini journal dedicated to your health and wellness. It...
To subscribe to the Health and Wellness blog (no e-mail necessary), right-click on the orange RSS button (see bottom buttons to the left) and then paste the URL into your RSS reader. Or click on the My Yahoo! button or My MSN or Add To Google button if you keep a personalized home page there. If you are not sure what RSS and blogging is all about, click here on... "What's an RSS Feed?" Once you start, you will be amazed at what RSS can do. Physical FitnessPhysical fitness can be looked at in two ways: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (the ability to perform specific aspects of sports, occupations or simple routine Permalink -- click for full blog post "Physical Fitness " Indoor Air QualityIndoor air quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Indoor Air Quality" DustDust is a general name for minute solid particles with diameters less than 500 micrometers occurring from various sources; soil, human skin, animals, etc. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dust" BacteriaAirborne bacteria (and viruses) are a common source of respiratory infection and a particular threat to infants, the elderly and those with compromised immune or cardiovascular systems, including peop Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bacteria" AsbestosAsbestos is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally in the environment as bundles of fiber which are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals and do not conduct electricity. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Asbestos" AllergensAllergens are non-parasitic antigens (molecules) that are capable of stimulating a type-1 hypersensitivity reaction (immune or allergic response) in individuals. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Allergens" Air PurifierAn air purifier (or air cleaner) employs what seems to be simple technology by drawing air from the room with a fan, cleaning the air, and sending it back out into the room. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Air Purifier" RadonRadon is a radioactive gas that is found in the earth's rock and soil, formed by the natural breakdown of radium, which is itself a decay product of uranium. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Radon " MoldMold and spores are present everywhere in nature and are a common component of household and workplace dust. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mold" LegionellosisLegionellosis is a serious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium species found naturally in the environment thriving in warm water and warm damp places. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Legionellosis" Carbon MonoxideCarbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the blood to the rest of the body produced by incomplete combustion of fuels. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carbon Monoxide" Healthy LifestyleA healthy lifestyle consists of holding beliefs and engaging in activities that create better health for you in regards to social relations, consumption, entertainment, and other activities or habits. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Healthy Lifestyle" DiseaseDisease is an abnormal condition that impairs bodily functions usually associated with specific symptoms and signs. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Disease" Massage TherapyMassage therapy involves manipulating the patient's body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary and/or moving), tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Massage Therapy" Vitamin SupplementsVitamin supplements help bridge the nutritional gaps found in most people's diets. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vitamin Supplements"
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