Molds are fungi that can be found indoors and outdoors; they are simple, microscopic organisms that are present to break down dead material and recycle it back into the environment. They can be good for the environment and are a natural part of life. Certain types of mold provide us with penicillin and other medicines. ...
For centuries, the pungent oil of the eucalyptus tree has been exploited for its potent antiseptic and decongestive properties. The potent medicinal properties of eucalyptus have been used for centuries by Australian Aborigines. Today, the powerful antiseptic properties of eucalyptus are valued all over the world. Eucalyptus oil is distilled from the partially dried leaves ...
Description and Habitat of Mullein Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is an herb that is native to Europe and grows in temperate regions in the United States. It prefers a sunny, dry location and is often found in fields and roadsides. Mullein is a biennial with a two-year life cycle. The first year it appears as a ...
A rare and debilitating condition, known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), is an inherited disease that causes crippling consequences. It’s estimated that this condition affects about one in every 6,000 people. Due to the lack of the Survival Motor Neuron 1 (SMN1) loss of motor functions occurs. With this protein absent, the nerve cells within ...
It’s an age old question to parents of young girls, with many different answers, “Is nail polish safe for kids’ nails?” Little girls love to paint their nails and look all grown up but, with so many chemicals in the polish, is it even safe to paint them at all? The question has stumped more ...