Tested Safe

August 4, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

Water is the most ingested substance on the planet. Even with modern water-treatment facilities, water can still be a significant source of dangerous contaminants, which can be a cause of acute and chronic diseases. The use of water testing kits is a good way to check the potability of our water supply. There are water [...]

The Danger of Mixing Alcohol and Gasoline

July 26, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

“It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road.” This is a quote that we should all take to heart. I don’t get it how people can be so stubborn about drinking and driving. Driving after drinking is dangerous for those with high blood alcohol concentration [...]

Economical Alternative

July 19, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

Vinyl gloves are an alternative to gloves that are made of latex or nitrile. While vinyl exam gloves have the advantage of being latex-free, they are often not suited for certain applications. Especially in the medical field, people do not often use vinyl gloves because they are less resistant to punctures and are not as [...]

Pure Protein

July 7, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

Whey protein refers to the globules of protein that are suspended in whey, which is the liquid that remains after the straining of curdled milk. The whey solution consists of vitamins, minerals, lactose, protein, and trace amounts of fat. The AST VP2 is made from whey peptide isolate, or WPI, which is the purest form [...]

Looks like Real

July 6, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

False eyelashes were invented in America by D.W. Griffith, a prominent film director during the early 20th century. Wearing these lashes became very popular in the 1960’s, and again in the late 2000’s. The best false lashes, in my opinion, are the ones that look the most natural. Today’s false eyelashes come in several forms, [...]

How Safe are Fake Lashes

June 16, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

There seems to be a growing trend in the use of artificial lashes. The question is, are they safe to use? Just the idea of having something foreign attached to our eyelids can be disturbing. Fake lashes do damage to the natural lashes. When you remove lashes at night you inevitably pull some of the [...]

Protein Builder

May 24, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

Amino acids are used in building proteins that the body needs for survival, proper function, and good health. One of these amino acids that is present in higher amounts than any other amino acid in the human body is L glutamine. This particular amino acid is very important for muscle metabolism and for cells of [...]

Is it Safe to Wear False Eyelashes?

May 3, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

You are probably one of those persons with sparse lashes. You don’t like what you see in the mirror; it reminds you of a new born kitten. It is understandable that you will exert every effort to improve your looks – with fake long eyelashes. In your search, have you asked yourself if it is [...]

Who Needs Arginine?

April 13, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

There are many forms of amino acids. The L-form, to which arginine belongs is one of the most common natural amino acids. Generally most people will have no need to take arginine supplements because the body usually produces enough. But because of its many functions, it is always a good thing for the body to [...]

Components that Synthesize Protein

March 8, 2011 by SemiCritic  
Filed under Health and Beauty

BCAA supplement or branched chain amino acid supplement is a kind of supplementation that some bodybuilders and athletes take to prevent the shrinking of muscle size and strength due to reduced muscle protein synthesis and breakdown. It is a form of amino acid that aids the body in the process of healing injured tissues. The [...]

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