During blood feeding, the damage caused to the host blood vessels usually results in vasoconstriction that may increase insect feeding time due to restricted blood flow to their mouth parts. Blood-sucking insect saliva usually contains components promoting vasodilation. Vasodilators such as, a peptide tachykinin has been characterized in Aedes aegypti that facilitate efficient blood feeding. Tachykinins also act as pharmacological
Given that mycotoxins may have carcinogenic properties, you should immediately remove yourself from any black mold environment and have the spores professionally removed. Black Mold vs. Other Molds • All molds can potentially cause respiratory symptoms as the spores enter your lungs, but not all molds contain pathogens or mycotoxins. Some of the more common household molds, like Penicillium and and Cladosporium, are far less harmful and only pose a threat to asthma sufferers and people with respiratory conditions. The toxigenic molds, like Aspergillus and of course black mold, can pose a threat to
Though, Butterbur is a perennial shrub that grows in Europe, Asia and North America. The active constituents are petasin and isopetasin, which are believed to reduce smooth muscle spasm and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Researchers at the University of Dundee, Scotland, evaluated the effects of butterbur in people with allergic asthma who were also using inhalers. They found that butterbur added to the anti-inflammatory effect of the
A clean house can prevent infestations of disease-carrying vermin, such as rodents, cockroaches, fleas and lice. In addition, making sure your bathroom is sanitary can prevent the spread of dangerous viruses, such as hepatitis A, which can be spread through contact with fecal matter, according to the CDC. Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary defines hygiene as practices conducive to health. This includes taking care of your body, maintaining good oral health and eliminating odors. The Department of Health in the Philippines explains that poor personal hygiene can cause skin diseases and worm infestations, diarrheal diseases and dental diseases.
Poor personal hygiene can have social and emotional effect on life. - Body odor: One of the first and most prominent consequences of bad hygiene. Body odor comes from poor bathroom habits. Bacteria thrive in unwashed sweat, over time their by-product produces the smell that we associate with body odor. - Bad breath: It commonly develops from not regularly brushing and flossing teeth.
Misner and Curtis (2008) talk about a research which shows that plastic cutting boards are nonporous and therefore easier to clean and safer for cutting meat and poultry. Although wooden boards have antimicrobial qualities, they are porous and bacteria can become trapped in these surfaces and do not come off easily when rinsing. Because bacteria can live in a dormant state for a long time, they can contaminate foods when you use the wooden boards at different times. Even though plastic boards contain bacteria as well, they can be more easily washed off making plastic cutting boards the better option. 2.
Flossing is very easy to use but is very effective because it removes the plaque and food that stays in between your teeth that the toothbrush can’t reach. This is important because plaque can cause tooth decay and eventually gum disease. The correct way to floss is to use about 18
Author Brandon Keim, author of article “Controversial Pesticide Linked to Bee Collapse” states neonicotinoids began to be used in the mid-1990s as less-toxic alternatives to human-damaging pesticides. Soon enough, they became very popular as one of the fastest growing pesticides used in North America. This was dangerous due to their unknown affects on non-pests. Eventually, honeybee numbers inexplicably started to decline and
Equine Platinum Potency: Snake Oil or Science? In this research paper equine reproduction enhancement product, Equine Platinum Potency, is analyzed in order to determine if the product is based on solid science. The purpose of this research is to provide those involved in equine reproduction useful knowledge which can be applied to their purchasing decisions. Equine reproduction operations along with those of other species aim to maximize results by eliminating inefficiencies in reproduction. Ingredients of Equine Platinum Potency are natural and essential for most equine diets and do not cause negative side effects or animal welfare concerns (Goodman 1).
Hydrogen peroxide is used to cure common colds because it can kill bacteria but is used in very few quantities, for too much of the compound may be dangerous to the good bacteria in the skin. It is not frequently used and may not work if the procedure is done after the virus has already spread. A doctor in 1928 called Richard Simmons believed the rhinovirus, which was the virus that caused colds, found entry into the body through the ear or the mouth. By putting hydrogen peroxide in the patients' ears, it can kill any bacteria that is in the ear canal;thus, the virus can be destroyed before it spreads any further throughout the body.