Among lake and game fish, one fish that does a good job of eating leeches is called the red ear sunfish. Other natural predators for leeches include water fowl, crayfish and turtles. How do I get rid of leeches in my pond? To exterminate leeches, drain your pond, remove fishRead More →
MRIs do not use ionizing radiation, so there is no issue of raising cancer risk. Is MRI harmful for brain? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain and theRead More →
Hen-of-the-woods, oyster, and sulphur shelf mushrooms are safe, delicious, and nutritious wild varieties prized by mushroom hunters. While these and many other mushrooms are safe to consume, eating varieties like the death cap, false morels, and Conocybe filaris can cause serious adverse health effects and even death. Which polypores areRead More →
Why Are Red Tides Dangerous? Red tides are sometimes also called harmful algal blooms. Some of the algae that causes a red tide produce powerful toxins, which are harmful chemicals that can kill fish, shellfish, mammals and birds. How toxic is red tide? Red tide algae also make toxins, thoughRead More →
Too much bologna meat can lead to pancreatitis in dogs. Pancreatitis can occur in mild forms or can become a severe, life-threatening condition for your dog. The symptoms of pancreatitis are vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and lethargy. Can dogs eat Oscar Mayer bologna? Bologna Is Not a Healthy ChoiceRead More →
The little rodent-like critters aren’t pretty, but shrews in the garden are generally beneficial. In fact, shrews are important members of the ecosystem and getting rid of them isn’t always a good idea. Shrew damage is usually limited and generally consists of holes they may dig in search of insects.Read More →
If all this bothers you can certainly leave the enzymes out. However, your wine’s color, flavor, and quantity will be reduced. These enzymes have been safely used since the 1960’s in just about all commercially produced wine. What is pectinase used for? Pectinase is used in the extraction, clarification, filtration,Read More →
Drinking too much puts you at risk for some cancers, such as cancer of the mouth, esophagus, throat, liver and breast. It can affect your immune system. If you drink every day, or almost every day, you might notice that you catch colds, flu or other illnesses more frequently thanRead More →
Aspergillus mold can often be found on dead leaves, compost piles and other decaying vegetable matter, stored grain, and even foods and spices. The mold spores may be carried indoors on shoes and clothing and can grow on carpeting. Can Aspergillus make you sick? The mold that triggers the illnesses,Read More →
toothpastes don’t need to contain sls in order to reach into the super-small spaces where bacteria and food particles can lurk. when it comes to sls alternatives, there are plenty of naturally-derived ingredients that can help to disperse toothpaste throughout your mouth. What toothpaste does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate?Read More →