Just how dangerous is tap water for showering?  The answer may surprise you.
Slipping in the shower is a danger but a bigger one could be in the water itself.  Why?

Shower filters are becoming increasingly popular.  They were originally released as a beauty aid, to improve the appearance of the skin and hair, by protecting them from the damaging effects of chlorine.

If you have dry, itchy skin and you remove the chlorine with a water filter, you will...

Your immune system plays a very important role in your overall well being. This particular bodily function is responsible for blocking foreign bacteria from entering your body. During the cold or flu season, it is your immune system which protects your body from acquiring the illness. That is why it is important to take good care of your body from the inside and out. Here are a few tips on improving the strength of your immunity.

The first step towards improving your immune...

If you are reading this, there's no doubt you have followed several weight loss programs without success. You've heard everything under the sun about different types of programs and miracle cures, but to this day you still cannot figure out what your problem is. If you truly want to lose weight and keep it off for good, keep reading.

I lost 70 pounds in 4 months and have kept it off for over 15 years. It all began when I stopped listening to all the myths that encompass weight...

Static and dynamic stretching are two elements in a warm-up routine that help prevent injury and maximize performance. But, consider, why do we warm-up at all? And, are there other aspects to a good warm-up routine?

By performing warm-up routines, you actually do literally just that - warm up the body. Internal body temperature can't raise by a large amount, or you would have all the symptoms of a fever. Nevertheless, the temperature in the muscles can, and should, be...

If your energy level is stretched to the breaking point and you feel just plain tired, it might be time to make some simple changes. No matter what your age, these easy but powerful tips for increasing your energy can really help.

Contrary to what you might think, regular exercise doesn't make you more tired; it actually keeps you energetic. That's because it raises serotonin and beta-endorphin levels, which boost energy and give you a feeling of well-being. Just a little...

While President Obama recently lifted the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research imposed by President Bush eight years ago, some people continue to oppose this move and call it unethical. So, while the scientific community is thrilled by the news and says the research will lead to medical breakthroughs, some communities consider the research as a "slippery slope". But, what exactly are stem cells and why are they so important as to generate hot debates among...

What are dust mites?

As homes are sealed tighter and tighter against the elements in order to conserve energy, house dust mites (Dermatophagoides spp.) become more of a problem. This page will help you get rid of, or at least more effectively deal with, these mites and the allergens they produce.

House dust is a mixture of ash, cloth fibers, hair, plant pollen, human and animal skin (dander), soil particles, and fungal spores. In many households, human skin flakes,...

Not many things top a shoulder and neck massage. And just about everyone knows even a simple back massage or shoulder rub can be incredibly relaxing. Now, giving a professional therapeutic massage is something that definitely requires training and years of practice. But, there are some techniques you can use to perform a short, safe and simple massage for the shoulders and neck.

In fact, these simple massage techniques can be done literally anywhere. At a desk at work or at...

Male factor represents approximately 40% of the reason some couples have difficulty conceiving. In many cases and with sufficient time, natural methods of treatment can make a dramatic improvement in the quality of sperm parameters--although at least 120 days of targeted treatment is required before definite improvements can be possible.

The key to optimum fertility is to be as healthy as possible prior to a conception attempt. This will not only improve your chances of a...

The cough, for the majority of individuals, is a primitive and protective reflex. Such a coughing reflex is engaged through the stimulating of a couple of diverse categories of afferent in nature nerves, which are clinically referred to myelinated and nonmyelinated. Myelinated nerves act as advancing receptors that adapt, while nonmyelinated nerves possess C-fibers, which extend into the lungs..

Coughing is an action the body takes to get rid of substances that are irritating...