8 articles on "sodium"

The Environmental Impact of Harmful Lamps vs. LED Energy Efficient Lighting

How Do LED Lights Work? LED lighting products work much like standard lights, except for the fact that LED lights are much smaller and contain no filament and harmful gases. Instead of a filament and gas, an LED creates light using nothing but the m...

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The Environmental Impact of Harmful Lamps vs. LED Energy Efficient Lighting

Lighting is an indispensable part of our lives. It illuminates our homes, streets, offices, and public spaces and makes it possible to see and perform various activities at night. However, not all lighting options are created equal, and some can have...

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Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid

Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid by: Lori Stryker Many cosmetics we use every day are made from ingredients that may have adverse effects on our health. These may be derived from animals, microbes or are by-products of petroleum production. They ma...

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Study Shows Low-Sodium Diet Can Decrease Blood Pressure as Effectively as Some Medications

y Shows Low-Sodium Diet Can Decrease Blood Pressure as Effectively as Some Medications by: ARA Content (ARA) - A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says that women who limit their salt intake can substantial...

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This Article Will Shock You If You Use Toothpaste

This Article Will Shock You If You Use Toothpaste by: Kathy Joyce This article will shock you if you use toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, bath foam and other personal care and household products. Most of us happily purchase personal care and ho...

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Changing Your Salt Habit Starts at the Grocery Store

ging Your Salt Habit Starts at the Grocery Store by: ARA Content (ARA) - Many medical experts would agree that being worth your weight in salt in today's society is not quite as valuable as it may have been at one time. In fact, researchers...

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You Need To Know What Is In Your Food

You Need To Know What Is In Your Food by: John Sanderson Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals...

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Low Salt Diet Tips for Kids and Adults

Low Salt Diet Tips for Kids and Adults by: Laura BankstonOur bodies only require a small amount of salt for proper nutrition. But the fact is that we all, including our children, consume way more salt -or rather, the sodium - than we should. Why...

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