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How Often Should You Wash Your Towels?
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
Damp towels and wash cloths are germ magnets, warns dermatologist Alok Vij.
"The longer towels stay damp, the longer the yeasts, bacteria, moulds and viruses on them remain alive and stay active,” he explains.
"The longer towels stay damp, the longer the yeasts, bacteria, moulds and viruses on them remain alive and stay active,” he explains.
Asthma? Know your Omega-3s from your Omega-6s
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
A new study has found that higher Omega-6 intake was associated with increased asthma severity, more severe effects of particulate pollution on asthmatic symptoms, and increased blood levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell associated with inflammation.
An egg-free revolution with chickpea water!
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
Instead of rinsing the liquid from tinned chickpeas down the drain use it to replace egg whites in many sweet and savoury dishes.
Are you allergic to Elastoplast?
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
If you react badly to sticking plasters there's a whole load of other products you should avoid.