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Eco-Friendly Smart Windows
A new window coating is being manufactured that automatically adjusts to control solar gain through windows. The company behind the window coating, RavenBrick, calls their product Raven Windows. The Raven Windows are made with a special nanomaterial coating, which makes the windows responsive to outdoor temperatures. Essentially, the Raven Windows perform like an intelligent window filter that automatically adjusts to block solar heat when the temperature outside becomes too hot. Conversely, the Raven Window allows the solar heat inside when the temperature outside is too cold. RavenBrick is a clean tech company that provides innovative solar-control technology that works to cut down on energy expenses by up to 50% in most buildings. RavenBrick's product is a major improvement in both cost and functionality over other sun-blocking windows. Not only that, RavenBrick has a smart-window solution for almost every building exterior. Check out some of the benefits of RavenBrick's technology: - The Raven Window will help you cut down on your heating and cooling costs, for significant savings over time. - The Raven Window is fully automatic, and requires no electricity or controls. - The Raven Window is easy to install on new windows and just as easy to fit to existing windows. - The Raven Window ...- Bookmark :
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Concerns Over Hair Straighteners
A health hazard alert has been sent out to salons across the United States by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, regarding the risks that popular hair straightening products may have on salon employees and customers. This alert includes the popular Brazilian Blowout. The federal agency warned that formaldehyde, which is a common ingredient in numerous hair treatments, could lead to nose and lung issues while increasing the risk of cancer. The agency started out with a nationwide investigation of complaints by salon operators and employees of symptoms related to the use of chemical straightening procedures, that are typically referred to as keratin-based or Brazilian. This was after many state investigations and international actions to stop these products. The federal agency is a branch of the United States Department of Labor. The largest investigation that has been published as of today is the Environmental Working Group's which looked into chemical hair straightening treatments and revealed many complaints related to hair loss, burning eyes, noses and throats, blisters, vomiting, and headaches in women who had been given or received a Brazilian style straightening treatment. The investigation discovered that numerous top salons across the country provide treatments without acknowledging the concerns about ...- Bookmark :
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Acupressure
Did you know that you could heal common pain symptoms from headaches, fevers, neck pain and back pain by applying Traditional Chinese Medicine in the form of acupressure? Numerous points on the hands can be massaged to relieve these pains. It's easy to massage your own hands or someone else's hands. Healing points on the body are known as acupoints. Scientific research has shown that acupoints exist. They are found along invisible energy lines that are connected to different organs and systems in the body. When the acupoints are massaged or pressed, they are capable of inducing therapeutic functions that are specific to each area. Check out some of the perks of using acupressure on your hands: - Acupressure is free and easy to do to yourself or someone else. It can be done anywhere on the fly. - Acupressure has a history that spans 5,000 years of its successful application. - Acupressure doesn't have any negative side effects, however women who are pregnant should avoid it. There are 3 main acupoints on the hands that are typically used to help heal headaches, fevers, pains, heart problems, and other similar discomforts. There is an acupoint known as the Large Intestine 4 (LI4) or as the great ...- Bookmark :
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A Guide To Buying Lipsticks
Lipstick should be as safe as possible since it’s so easy to ingest and because the lips are a very sensitive part of the body! Check out some great tips for how to pick out safe, nontoxic lipstick options. It’s hard enough to find the right shade you’re looking for, but it makes it even harder to find the perfect lipstick when you want to find one that is also safe, nontoxic and won’t expose you to any potential health risks. Companies are not required to list all of the product ingredients on the label, making the selection process even more difficult. The good news is that the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Groups Skin Deep Cosmetic Database provide an extensive amount of information in regards to chemicals to look out for and which products are trustworthy. Products in the database are rated on their ingredients from 0, which indicates no toxicity, to 10, which indicates several known hazards. It’s best to choose products in the 0-2 ranges. Check out some ingredients to avoid: When a lipstick claims to protect your lips from UV rays, watch out for Oxybenzone. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, oxybenzone has been ...- Bookmark :
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Going Green: Depression Treatments
Check out some way to treat depression the all-natural way: Spend some time thinking about why you feel depressed. Sometimes, depression is a symptom of something incidental in your life, not necessarily because of a biochemical imbalance. Allowing yourself the time to really consider why your mood is the way it is might allow you to get to the bottom of it without the need of medicine. Take time to meditate or spend relaxing quiet time alone without any distraction. Exercise is one of the best ways to combat depression because when you move your body, you release endorphins. Endorphins make you happy, performing like natural anti-depressants. Skipping a meal is a sure way to induce a bad mood, so try not to do it. Maintaining your blood sugar stable helps keep mood swings at bay. Eat a diet that is rich in serotonin with foods that have omega-3 fatty acids. Some of them are wild salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, and anchovies. Other foods that are rich in serotonin are healthy fats like coconut oil, and foods with lots of protein and tryptophan, like free range turkey. Numerous anti-depressants such as Prozac act by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by receptors in the brain, ...- Bookmark :
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