Alcohol gel: how it works and what to do if you run out
Alcohol in gel acts as a disinfectant, helping to kill viruses and bacteria, and is a good option to maintain hand hygiene when on the street.Image: Kelly Sikkema on UnsplashAlcohol gel is a cleaning substance used as a hand sanitizer, ideally made up of 70% ethanol. Its use is highly recommended when we are on the street or somewhere where it is not possible to wash our hands, as using soap and water remains the most efficient method of keeping viruses and bacteria away from the human body.
How to Eliminate Ticks and Fleas in Dogs and Other Pets in a Sustainable Way
To reduce the use of toxic substances, sustainable alternatives are of great help to eliminate ticks and fleas on your pet. Fleas and ticks are a well-known problem for people with dogs and cats. They can also affect many other animals, such as rabbits, rodents and birds. In addition to itching, these pets can cause allergies and transmit diseases such as dipilidiosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis and many others.
Understand the Sustainable Economy
Implementing a Sustainable Economy involves changing attitudesConcept of Sustainable Economy, in which there is a harmonious relationship between human beings and nature. Image "Familie - Double Exposure #2" (CC BY-ND 2.0) by A.M.D.The concept of Sustainable Economy is broad and has different approaches, being generally seen as a set of practices that take into account not only profit, but also the quality of life of individuals and harmony with nature.
What are hydrolates?
Understand how they are obtained and what are the benefits of hydrolates, better known as floral watersGrace Madeline image on UnsplashHydrolates are also known as floral waters or hydrosols and can be made from a variety of plants. These are products that contain many therapeutic properties and aromatic substances used by the cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy industries.
12 tips to wake up well and have a good day
A good day starts with some easy-to-adhere habits that can help boost your mood.Edited and resized image by Bruce Mars is available on UnsplashHaving a good day, in part, depends on your mood. Check out some easy-to-adhere tips that can help you wake up well and in the mood.1. Take care of your sleep as if you were a babyMuch of the feeling of waking up well and feeling good is due to a good rest.
What is fluid retention?
Fluid retention usually appears after air travel, hormonal changes and excess salt consumptionA person pops a bladder and the water takes on the shape of a face. Edited and resized image of Daniel Lincoln is available on UnsplashFluid retention is a process that causes the body to retain excess water, causing swelling.
Learn more about sea salt
If used in moderation, sea salt can be a great ally of the body.Oreana Tomassini image by PixabayChemistry describes that salt is any product resulting from the reaction between an acid and a base, and when dissolved in water they release a cation other than H+ and an anion other than OH-. In the case of the salt we consume, sodium chloride (NaCl), it is the product of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.
Seven Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate protects the skin from the sun, is good for the heart and mental healthEdited and resized image by Nicolas Ukrman, is available on UnsplashDark chocolate is the bar version of chocolate that contains less sugar and bad fats. Check out seven science-proven benefits it can provide:it's nutritiousQuality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content is very nutritious.
Table salt: what it is and where it can be used
In addition to being used to salt food, table salt has several applicationsEdited and resized image by Matt Cannon is available on UnsplashSodium chloride, also known as table salt, is the salt we use in our daily lives to salt food prepared in an artisanal way or processed. It is a substance obtained from the evaporation of sea water, followed by a process of adding iodine.
Nails say a lot about health
Signs such as the texture, color and even shape of the nails indicate how healthy your health isResized image by Daiga Ellaby, is available on UnsplashOur body is always giving us clues about what is going on with itself, so we can notice when there is a problem. For example: fever is an increase in body temperature, that is, a reaction of the body against some anomaly, so that we know something is wrong.
Understand what phenolic resins are
Learn all about composition, applications and hazards associated with these substances and find out about alternativesPhenolic resins are thermosetting or thermosetting polymers, produced through chemical condensation reactions between a phenol (aromatic alcohol derived from benzene), or a phenol derivative, and an aldehyde, especially formaldehyde (reactive gas derived from methanol) .
Silicone: what is it, what is it for and what are its environmental impacts
Silicone has been on the market for a long time and in some cosmetic productsHue12 photography image on Unsplashwhat is siliconeDo you remember high school chemistry classes, when the teacher (blessed be) taught us funny phrases to remember the content of the subjects? That's when he didn't appeal to songs.
Used as a preservative in wines, sulfur dioxide can cause allergic reactions.
One in 100 people is allergic to the element that serves as a preservative in wine productionSulphites naturally form in foods and beverages as a result of fermentation, such as in beer and wine. Additionally, most winemakers use sulfur dioxide (which, in contact with alkaline solutions, forms sulfites) as a wine preservative.
Germs: understand what they are and know how to prevent
Germs are disease-causing microorganisms that spread in different environments. Know how to keep them awayImage: Michael Schiffer on Unsplash“Germ” is a term used to refer to various disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Despite the existence of a large amount of harmful micro-organisms to health (scientifically known as pathogens), there are others that are harmless and that generate benefits to living beings, such as probiotics.Micr
Lotus flower: meaning, uses and benefits
For many cultures, the lotus flower has the meaning of purity and beauty and is used as a natural remedy. Lotus flower is a plant widely used in traditional Asian medicine and cooking. The lotus is called the national flower of India and is a symbol of purity in Buddhist and Hindu traditions.The lotus flower is an aquatic plant with a scientific name.
How to preserve vegetables and other foods
Check out tips on how to efficiently conserve vegetables, bananas and other foodsImage: NeONBRAND in UnsplashAfter a good trip to the supermarket, it is often not very clear what to do to preserve vegetables and other foods for longer. Knowing some techniques helps you avoid wasting food and can make your fruit and vegetable purchases last for up to a month.
What is chemical recycling?
Chemical recycling is the chemical transformation of an object so that it becomes usableRecycling, basically, is a process in which a material that would no longer be used is transformed into a usable raw material again, but it is important not to confuse recycling with reuse. In reuse there is no transformation of the material, it is simply used again.
Steel strainer is a sustainable and practical alternative to a paper filter when making coffee
Passionate about coffee, the group creates a stainless steel filter that produces a greater quantity of the drink, making better use of the beansThe paper coffee filter looks harmless, but far from it. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the use of a filter produced with industrially bleached paper is sufficient to exceed “acceptable levels” of dioxin (a toxic substance that causes several complications to human health and the environment - see more here) for a lifetime. A l
Propolis fights skin diseases in dogs and other pets
Skin diseases in dogs and other pets can occur due to deficiencies in the animal's immune system. Products with propolis reinforce defenses and can be allies in the treatmentImage: NIDHIN MUNDACKAL on UnsplashThere is a huge variety of products made from propolis for the treatment of diseases, both in humans and animals.