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A water treatment facility in Utah. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Potassium permanganate is an oxidant, but a poor disinfectant. It’s often used in well water to control odor and taste, remove manganese, iron and color from the water, and to control biological growth that is considered a “nuisance,” such as the Asiatic clam, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The substance is most often used as a pre-treatment before water is filtered, and is better at removing sulfide odors from water than chlorine....

Tribulus terrestris extract comes in a standardized formula. Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images Athletes are often on the lookout for supplements that may give them an edge in the gym and in competition. Tribulus terrestris is a plant commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine that has become known as a bodybuilding supplement, according to the book “The Protocol: The Best Supplements for Building Muscle Mass” by Arnold Sturtz. Only take supplements under the guidance of a sports physician or other qualified practitioner....

A woman is swimming in open water. Image Credit: Thinkstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images An upcoming vacation often results in the desire for quick body improvements, especially if you’ll be wearing a swimsuit. While fad diets and fat-burning pills that promise rapid weight loss are tempting, the best method to tone and slim down your arms and legs includes a modified eating plan and increased physical activity. Understand some safe methods to prepare your body for vacation to ensure your well-being....

Make sure to get your cardio in! Image Credit: dimid_86/iStock/GettyImages A pear-shaped body type is characterized by voluptuous hips, thighs and buttocks. It’s the enviable body type you see on celebs like Beyonce, Kim Kardashian and Mariah Carey, and it’s something to be proud of. Advertisement As with any body type, weight gain is frustrating. For the pear-shaped, fat primarily collects in those aforementioned voluptuous areas, making them a bit more voluptuous than you may desire....

Working out is just one way to burn calories. Image Credit: Robert Daly/OJO Images/Getty Images Most adults easily burn 1,000 calories per day even without movement. Your body is constantly working behind the scenes – pumping blood, running internal organs and taking in oxygen. These necessary functions use energy or calories; the calories burned through them are known as your basal metabolic rate, or BMR. Your BMR accounts for 60 to 75 percent of the total calories you burn daily....

A bowl of lemons on a kitchen counter. Image Credit: Chris_Elwell/iStock/Getty Images Bloating and water retention can add pounds to your frame and make you feel uncomfortable. Diuretic foods may help your body naturally release some of the water it’s holding onto to reduce your symptoms. Although lemon is a great way to liven up a glass of water, there’s no evidence that it acts as a diuretic. Consult your doctor before attempting to self-treat any medical condition....

Eating garlic is a popular "folk remedy" to repel mosquitoes, but this hasn't been confirmed by science. Image Credit: Nang Saw Thay Y Laksn Chun Vthay / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Begone, bugs! If only getting rid of mosquitoes were that easy. Although there are many anecdotes about things you can eat to repel mosquitoes, there’s no concrete, clinical evidence that any of them work. Advertisement That doesn't mean you can't eat foods like garlic or onions in hopes of keeping the mosquitoes from biting....

Trisodium phosphate is a food additive that is considered to be safe but may carry health risks for certain at-risk people. Image Credit: Getty Images/Franckereporter Although it’s a common ingredient in many of our favorite packaged foods, trisodium phosphate isn’t well-known by many people. While the ingredient is safe to consume in small quantities, trisodium phosphate can be problematic for the kidneys if eaten in large amounts. Advertisement Before your next trip to the grocery store, consider the foods containing large amounts of the ingredient and adjust your list accordingly!...

Low-fructose breakfast ingredients in a bowl. Image Credit: boxoflight/iStock/Getty Images A simple sugar found naturally in fruit, vegetables and honey, fructose may present a problem for those with irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal conditions. The body’s difficulty absorbing these fruit sugars may lead to gas, bloating, abdominal cramping and diarrhea, the University of Virginia Health System reports. If you have difficulty absorbing foods with fructose, your doctor may recommend a low-fructose diet....

Yoga is a great way to relieve pinched nerves in the lower back. Image Credit: PavelIvanov/iStock/GettyImages Tingling, weakness, pain, burning, “pins and needles” and even spots of numbness in your legs and feet might be symptoms of a pinched nerve in your low back. If this sounds like you, stretching exercises might help — but depending on the specifics of your condition, they might worsen your symptoms. Advertisement Talk to a Doctor First Hold on there — it’s not quite time to stretch yet....

Woman eating an apple Image Credit: XiXinXing/XiXinXing/Getty Images Every month, girls and women of childbearing age experience menstrual symptoms ranging from mild cramps to bloating, headaches and nearly intolerable pain. While the menstrual cycle is a natural fact of life for women, nutrition and health status can be factors that influence the severity of symptoms you experience. Two minerals that may play an important role in alleviating symptoms are magnesium and potassium....

Raisins on wood spoon and table Image Credit: mcfields/iStock/Getty Images Raisins are a healthful treat that when taken in moderation can reduce your risk of heart disease, says an article in the June 2013 issue of “Journal of Food Medicine.” For some people, however, eating raisins can lead to intestinal gas, which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Reducing the amount of raisins you eat can usually help. If you still experience gas after making adjustments, or experience gas along with other intestinal issues, it could the sign of a bowel disorder....

Your recovery heart rate indicates your biological age versus your chronological age. Image Credit: matthewennisphotography/iStock/Getty Images Your heart rate recovery zone indicates how exercise affects your heart. Whether you are an exercise newbie or a seasoned athlete, it is helpful to know how long it takes your heart to recover from exercise and return to its resting rhythm. You can check it yourself by recording your heart rate while at rest and after exercise....

Including salmon in your diet provides you with health benefits from high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and especially, omega-3 fatty acids. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Including salmon in your diet provides you with health benefits from high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and especially, omega-3 fatty acids. Red salmon and pink salmon are comparable nutritionally, so choose your fish based on taste preference, intended use and method of cooking. Advertisement Sockeye Versus Pink Salmon Species If you’re wondering about the difference between pink and red salmon, each are different species of fish....

Running for beginners doesn't have to be drudgery. Lace up your running shoes and get going! Image Credit: Lifemoment/iStock/GettyImages Getting out the door for a run is hard enough when you’re a beginner — knowing when and how to structure your workouts is another challenge altogether. To get started, figure out how many days per week you can run (based on your schedule, fitness level and personal preferences). Advertisement Then, schedule your runs into your weekly routine (there's a sample routine below)....

You can swap other nuts for walnuts in brownie recipes so long as you're not allergic. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Walnut Substitutes Salads Baking Snack Mixes Breading Food allergies are dangerous things — a person with a serious allergy can't take any chances. But when your favorite recipe calls for an ingredient that's off-limits — like walnuts, if you have a walnut allergy — that doesn't mean it's a recipe you can never make....

The Best Heart Rate to Lose Belly Fat Image Credit: RyanKing999/iStock/Getty Images If you want to increase your heart rate to burn belly fat, focus on aerobic exercises. These exercises cause your heart to beat faster while asking your muscles to exert lots of energy in a short amount of time. Monitoring your heart rate is valuable because it may feel difficult to judge if you’re pushing yourself hard enough and burning fat if you don’t monitor the number....

Metformin offers lots of advantages for people with diabetes. Image Credit: Nipon Nuengpanom/iStock/GettyImages Metformin is often the first medication prescribed to people who develop type 2 diabetes because of its ability to help control blood glucose levels — that’s the amount of sugar in your blood. Thanks to a growing body of evidence, we now appreciate that metformin’s benefits may extend beyond that. Advertisement Metformin for Insulin Resistance Metformin is the most common treatment for type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely related to obesity, according to The British Diabetic Association....

Visit Page https://www.tiyproducts.com TIY hair ties come in easy-to-pack containers with tons of different colors. Image Credit: TIY/LIVESTRONG.com I love routine and I absolutely adore rituals — especially before I train. After eating my daily breakfast bowl of oatmeal, doing my hair is the most important (and creative) part of my routine. Advertisement And given that I often go from a ballet class to a run or a bike ride to a swim, I need to make sure my hair stays perfectly in place and out of my face....

Massage can decrease pain from a strained chest muscle. Image Credit: RobertoDavid/iStock/GettyImages The pectoralis major is the large muscle that forms the front of your chest. You may strain this chest muscle while performing chest weightlifting exercises such as the bench press. Pain from a strained chest muscle may develop gradually or suddenly at the front of your arm or shoulder. Treatments and rehabilitation programs for a strained chest muscle depend on the severity of your injury....