Posts Categorized: Research
Remedies for Mouth Sores
Posted April 22, 2016 by Rauch
Some of us know mouth sores and canker sores all too well. You feel one coming on and you know you’re doomed for a week of painful eating and brushing, and sometimes downright misery. But what remedies can treat these unwanted sores, and potentially prevent them from forming? What Causes Mouth Sores? Canker sores are… Read more
DIY Remedies for Dry Mouth
Posted March 23, 2016 by Rauch
Called xerostomia by the professional name-givers, dry mouth occurs when saliva production is halted or inhibited. Dry mouth can be caused by several different factors, and it’s often an side effect of medication. More than being an inconvenience, a chronically dry mouth can cause more severe health problems, including tooth decay. If you do have… Read more
Space Tourism is Coming!
Posted March 14, 2016 by Rauch
Imagine visiting Expedia.com and not booking a ticket Hawaii or Barcelona but traveling to space. It may sound like science fiction but in a few years it could be a reality. Up until now the proposition of space travel has only been received for the ultra, ultra rich. There is currently a race to be… Read more
Methemoglobinemia: What it is and What Causes it
Posted March 2, 2016 by Rauch
Methemoglobinemia, boy that’s a mouthful isn’t it? But what is methemoglobinemia and what causes it? Methemoglobinemia is blood disorder in which an inordinate amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin, is produced in the bloodstream. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries and distributes oxygen to the rest of the body. With… Read more
History of Mardi Gras!
Posted February 2, 2016 by Rauch
Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, as it’s known in the United States, is best known today for its carnival atmosphere complete with beads, booze and raucous partying. But did you know that the Mardi Gras tradition dates back over three centuries? Early History of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras origins can be traced back to medieval… Read more
The Truth Behind Fluoride in the Water Supply
Posted January 13, 2016 by Rauch
For several years, people have argued over whether or not fluoridation of public water sources is safe and has the best interests of the public in mind. Water fluoridation is the addition of chemical fluoride to community water supplies for the sake of reducing the occurrence of cavities in the population. Fluoridation officially became a… Read more
Strangest Animal Abilities in the Animal Kingdom
Posted December 3, 2015 by Rauch
The animal kingdom is full of strange and interesting creatures that boggle the minds of both kids and adults. Here’s a list of facts about the world’s animals with the most amazing abilities. Turritopsis Nutricula Jellyfish This special jellyfish has the amazing ability to turn back the clock and revert back to its larval form,… Read more
