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Tenericutes (no wall) The bacteria ( [bæk't??r??] (help·info); singular bacterium)[a] are a large group of unicellular microorganisms. Typically a few micrometres in length, bacteria have a wide range of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals. Bacteria are ubiquitous in every habitat on Earth, growing in soil, acidic hot springs, radioactive waste,[2] water, and deep in the Earth's crust, as well as in organic matter and the live bodies of plants and animals. There are typically 40 million bacterial cells in a gram of soil and a million bacterial cells in a millilitre of fresh water; in all, there are approximately five nonillion (5×1030) bacteria on Earth,[3] forming much of the world's biomass.[4] Bacteria are vital in recycling nutrients, with many steps in nutrient cycles depending on these organisms, such as the fixation of nitrogen from the atmosphere and putrefaction. However, most bacteria have not been characterized, and only about half of the phyla of bacteria have species that can be grown in the laboratory.[5] The study of bacteria is known as bacteriology, a branch of microbiology. There are approximately ten times as many bacterial cells in the human flora of bacteria as there are human cells in the body, with large numbers of bacteria on the skin and as gut flora.[6] The vast majority of the bacteria in the body are rendered harmless by the protective effects of the immune system, and a few are beneficial. However, a few species of bacteria are pathogenic and cause infectious diseases, including cholera, syphilis, anthrax, leprosy and bubonic plague. The most common fatal bacterial diseases are respiratory infections, with tuberculosis alone killing about 2 million people a year, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.[7] In developed countries, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and in agriculture, so antibiotic resistance is becoming common. In industry, bacteria are important in sewage treatment, the production of cheese and yoghurt through fermentation, as well as in biotechnology, and the manufacture of antibiotics and other chemicals.[8] Once regarded as plants constituting the class Schizomycetes, bacteria are now classified as prokaryotes. Unlike cells of animals and other eukaryotes, bacterial cells do not contain a nucleus and rarely harbour membrane-bound organelles. Although the term bacteria traditionally included all prokaryotes, the scientific classification changed after the discovery in the 1990s that prokaryotes consist of two very different groups of organisms that evolved independently from an ancient common ancestor. These evolutionary domains are called Bacteria and Archaea.[9]
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1. MRSA What is it and how can we prevent it?
November 20, 2009
Methicillan-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a strain of Staph that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA is a "SUPERBUG" that can be fatal. What this means is that what once was a simple Staph infection that could be treated with penicillin type antibiotics, is now a disease that must be fought with super antibiotics like Vancomycin (Vancocin) and Linezolid (Zyvox), and others of that type. Staph bacteria can be found on the skin and in the noses of 30% of the population. If you have the bacteria, but are not sick, then it is said to be "colon... (read more)
Author: Susan McDonald
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2. Colon Irrigation for Your Lymph System
November 20, 2009
What is colon irrigation?
Constipation is caused by the stagnation of waste fecal waste in the colon. The colon also consists of toxins such as bacteria, parasites and other worms apart from the fecal matter. The colon can be cleansed by a process called the colon irrigation. The colon irrigation is generally done by passing water into the rectum, which forces the bowel out of the body. This helps in cleaning the unwanted toxic waste as well. This is followed by probing the abdomen in order to remove the other waste as well. The entire colon irrigation procedure takes about forty five min... (read more)
Author: Lysa Lemon
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3. Bad Breath Remedy- Avoid Embarrassment In Public
November 20, 2009
Is bad breath troubling you? Are you determined to acquire a bad breath remedy? Then study on to understand more. Bad breath reasons can be for numerous reasons. Bad oral hygiene is the fundamental cause. Chronic bad breath is caused because of abnormal oral bacteria build up in the mouth and tongue because of plaque, gum diseases and food debris. Some solid foods such as onion and garlic likewise induce bad breath. The reason why this occurs is because they hold volatile sulfur compounds that are odor inducing. Sometimes intake of dairy products, coffee and alcohol likewise cause bad breath.S... (read more)
Author: Tariq Ghazi
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4. Mountain Springs Drinnking Water Experience
November 20, 2009
Have you ever hiked up a mountain and found a creek? Took a drink. Do you remember how good it tasted? With a reverse osmosis drinking water system you can re-live that experience. Have that pleasure in the comfort of your own home.
A reverse osmosis water filter system can remove 96% of the impurities that water treatment plants add to the water to get it to your house. They put those additives in to protect their plumbing. The chemicals they add, reduce algae growth,kill germs and bacteria. Before it hits the public. It can really make your tap water taste nasty... (read more)
Author: Tim Rose
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5. Impetigo - Picture of Impetigo, Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
November 17, 2009
What is Impetigo?
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on the face and hands. This disease is mostly found among children. Impetigo is also better known as an everyday skin infection; in most cases, it will normally cause sores and blisters to appear on the skin. Impetigo is not dangerous in most cases and is treatable.
Causes of Impetigo
There are many causes of Impetigo some are below :
* While the bacteria causing impetigo may have been caught from someone else with impetigo or boils, impetigo usually begins out of the blue w... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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6. Curing Acne with Oral Antibiotics
November 19, 2009
Oral antibiotics have been used for many years in curing acne. Antibiotics work by many different mechanisms, the most important being decreasing the amount of bacteria in and near the follicle. Oral antibiotics aid in the reducing of the P.acnes population which decreases inflammation. There have been several studies in the US that support the effectiveness of antibiotics used in curing acne.
The oral antibotics in the studies included:
~Doxycline. Inexpensive, effective and may take up to six weeks to see results. Used by many people who can tolerate erythromycin or tetracycline.... (read more)
Author: Angel A Johnson
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7. Removing Acne with Topical Antibiotics
November 19, 2009
Acne can make people very self-conscious about their appearance. Since there are so many options for removing acne, it can be confusing to figure out which product is best for what kind of acne, which product will work the fastest, etc. Topical antibiotics are usually the first line of defense after the over the counter options have failed.
Topical antibiotics are effective in treating inflammatory acne, which presents itself as reddish and painful bumps on the face, rather than blackheads or whiteheads. Inflammatory acne occurs when follicles becomes obstructed and overgrowth of a norma... (read more)
Author: Angel A Johnson
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8. How to Prevent a Hand Woven Cotton Shawl From Shedding
November 19, 2009
Hand woven cotton shawl is made from a delicate and highly fibrous material. The fiber sheds off easily due to its low resiliency; however, this can be prevented using the following tips: avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, refrain from using acidic chemicals, avoid application of heat, prevent infiltration of bacteria and limit "wear and tear"
Shawl made from cotton is soft and breathable. Since it is loosely woven, it has the tendency to shed easily. To prevent it from shedding, here are some important things to follow namely:
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight
Prolonged e... (read more)
Author: Meliza Mateo
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9. Whats the Ultimate Probiotic?
November 19, 2009
It is common in the twenty first century and in western society for people to have unhealthy digestion and bacteria imbalances in their digestive tract. These conditions carry a lot of evident symptoms which many people consider normal. Some of these include allergies, food sensitivities, frequent colds or flu's, yeast infections, constipation, diarrhea etc.
Antibiotics is a common measure used to fight many bacterial infections and diseases, however while fighting off the bad bacteria, antibiotics also kill off good bacteria such as the very important Lactobacillus. Many people who co... (read more)
Author: Bishop Chanakira
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10. What Is The Best Probiotic Supplement Part 2
November 19, 2009
BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS
There is a growing public and scientific interest in Probiotics. Researchers are studying whether Probiotics taken as foods or supplements can help treat or prevent illness.
There is encouraging evidence that Probiotics may help:
* Treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics * Prevent and treat vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections * Treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) * Reduce bladder cancer recurrence * Shorten the duration of intestinal infections * Prevent and treat inflammation following colon surgery ... (read more)
Author: Monique Schlosser
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11. Healing Of Bad Breath
November 19, 2009
Bad breath is a general health problem in the society. Offenssive smell from the mouth may be due to different reasons.The primary reason is the presence of anaerobic bacteria in the biofilm formed on the tongue .These bacteria degrades the proteins present in the food resulting in the production of some offenssive gases like hydrogen sulphide,skatol ect. Bad odor from the mouth in the early morning is seen in virtually all individuals.This can be controlled by sustaining oral hygiene. Even after cleaning the mouth some people may suffer from bad breath due to some problem in the mouth or i... (read more)
Author: Larry Hodge
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12. How to Get Rid of Acne with Lemons
November 18, 2009
Want to know how to get rid of acne inexpensively, naturally, and without out all the harsh chemicals? Lemon juice can be a powerful natural cure for acne.
The active ingredient in lemon juice is citric acid. Citric acid has the ability to dry and exfoliate acne, make skin more elastic, and help new skin cells grow from underneath. Citric acid is a powerful cleansing agent. It can clear up dirt and oil from pores, and make pores appear smaller. It also has disinfectant properties, which can kill the bacteria that worsens acne and leaves scars. As a natural skin whitener, it can reduce a... (read more)
Author: Angel A Johnson
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13. How Do You Know What Is The Best Probiotic Supplement?
November 18, 2009
That is a really good question. With all the supplements on the market this could be a very hard task to achieve, finding the Best Probiotic Supplement
Let's start out first by educating you on Probiotics such as,
*What are Probiotics? *Why Probiotics! *How Probiotics Work!
WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS?
Your body contains billions of bacteria and other micro organisms. The term Probiotics refers to dietary supplements or foods that contain beneficial, or "good," bacteria that are similar to those normally found in your body. Although you don't need Probiotics to be healthy, the... (read more)
Author: Monique Schlosser
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14. Master Detox FAQ
November 18, 2009
Do I really need to detoxify my system? On an average day, you inhale and ingest nearly 2000 dangerous chemicals and hundreds of bacteria and viruses. If you work in a job which puts you in contact with lots and lots of new and diverse people, they may expose you to pathogens for which you have little or no immunity. Especially if you handle money, you come in contact with just about every pathogen and toxin floating around in the general population; and if you handle a significant number of $20 bills, you also pick-up measurable amounts of drugs. Your regular tap water contains not only he... (read more)
Author: Bianca Worsley
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15. Cellulite
November 16, 2009
Cellulite is a skin infection. It is underlying skin tissues that can affect any part of the body. It usually occurs because of some cut, scratch or broken skin getting bacteria infection which causes pain, inflammation, swelling, heat and redness on the affected area. This bacterial infection can occur on many body parts as legs, face, arms or foot. Often it's a complication appears from an insect bite, cut or punctured wound. Such conditions allow the bacteria to enter the skin such as severe acne. Kids are more prone to get this skin problem as they tend to get more cuts and bruises which... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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16. Boils
November 16, 2009
boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. They are quite painful, particularly in areas where the skin is closely attached to the underlying tissues, such as the nose, ears, or fingers. They usually occur in teenagers and young adults.
Several strains of the bacteria have evolved to be insensitive to antibiotics and can in some serious cases cause disease. Furuncles may occur in the hair follicles anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the face, neck, armpit, buttocks, and thighs.
Types of Boils
Furuncle or carbuncle boil: This is an absces... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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17. Body Odor
November 16, 2009
Body odor is the term referred to any kind of disagreeable smell linked with an individual's body. The state that causes body odor is hyperhydrosis. Perspiration is the part of the cooling mechanism of body. Water on the skin's surface disperses and gives a cooling sensation to the body. Perspiration or sweat does not cause odor but the bacteria that gets build up on the skin releases un-pleasant smelling odors. The body odor is strongly linked with the release from our sweat glands. The armpits and genitals perspire more in contrast to any other parts of the body. The use of deodorants worse... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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18. Discover The 6 Killer Benefits Of Humidifying Your Indoors!
November 16, 2009
Dry season, dry climate, hard winter months and heaters are some of the key role players that make the indoor air to dry up. Humidifying your indoors helps you ease up the discomforts brought about by dryness in the air by humidifying your indoors, both for home and office.
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. A very low humidity dries up air causing inconvenience for human, animals and indoor plants. A very high humidity enhances molds, bacteria, pests and causes decay. Indoor humidity level lower than 30% is too dry, however it should not be higher than 50% or else your hom... (read more)
Author: Amy C
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19. Stomach ulcers. Management, medication and natural remedies.
November 16, 2009
If you have a stomach ulcer, it is important that you deal with the condition immediately. Even if you only suspect that you have one, you must consult expert medical advice without delay. Ignoring the issue could be disastrous as an untreated ulcer could lead to permanent and even life threatening damage to your health and well being. You may also have a "breath test" which involves breathing into a tube to detect the presence of H Pylori bacteria. This is considered to be a major cause of ulcers. Another test is an endoscope which involves putting a tiny camera tube down the upper digestive... (read more)
Author: Marjorie Thornton
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20. How to Use a Worm Farm
November 16, 2009
Using a worm farm is an ideal way to recycle kitchen scraps or pet waste in a safe manner. Here is how to use a worm farm.
First of all you need to decide if your worm farm is to compost pet waste or food scraps. Worms will happily live on either, but not both at the same time. This is because pet waste and food scraps combined can overwhelm the worms with bacteria before they can safely destroy them. Either alone though, and the worms destroy all harmful bacteria before they have a chance to multiply.
Now you need to add a little worm bedding. Some shredded paper or coir all wo... (read more)
Author: Lec Watkins
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21. Cat Urinary Tract Infection
November 16, 2009
Cat Urinary Tract Infection or UTI is something that should not be laughed at. As serious as human cases, it was said to be caused not only by bacteria but also by numerous physical factors, and some of these are; first, the high ash content found on dry pet food. These commercial foods are made with undesirable remnants from the human food industry. In the US, majority of the states allows the producers to use dying, diseased and disabled slaughterhouse animals. Then it was found out that this meat could be cancerous and sometimes high in hormones. In addition, the high sugar content of these... (read more)
Author: ALEN LEW
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22. Vitamin B12 - What You Need to Know
November 16, 2009
One of the eight B vitamins, vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutrient that is vital to the body's overall wellbeing. It contains the element of cobalt and as a result one of the formal or scientific names for vitamin B12 is "cobalamin". Unlike many vitamins, B12 is not found in animals or plants. In fact, it is exclusively produced by bacteria. When animals consume plants or drink water contaminated by these specific bacteria, the vitamin ends up being stored in their body, mostly in the liver. Vitamin B12 assists the body in more ways than one – although one of the key functions it perform... (read more)
Author: jeremy potter
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23. Urinary Tract Infections and Your Child
November 16, 2009
Urinary tract infection makes urinating painful. The infected children thinks twice before going to the bathroom and they always get a feeling to go to the bathroom. The urine also smells bad because of the infection. Bacteria are responsible for infecting the urinary track.
The urinary track consists of certain parts such as two kidneys, bladder, two ureters and a urethra. The kidney does the major job of cleaning waste from the blood. The waste material is urine which is passed to the bladder through the ureters. The shape of the bladder is very similar to a deflated balloon. When the ... (read more)
Author: Reed Carney
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24. Childhood Tonsillitis
November 16, 2009
Tonsils are two tissue balls located at the back of the throat. They play a vital role and are an important part of the body's infection fighting mechanism by helping to fight germs and diseases. Tonsils deal with the germs before they reach mouth, throat, or sinuses. When these infection fighters are infected by viruses or bacteria, the condition is known as tonsillitis.
The symptoms of tonsillitis are: as the time passes, eating, drinking and swallowing things become difficult. The pain can be accompanied with fever, earache and headache. The tonsils can be seen too. Just open the mout... (read more)
Author: Reed Carney
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25. Understanding Gastroenteritis
November 16, 2009
Stomach flu or gastroenteritis is a kind of infection in the digestive system, especially the stomach and intestines. Causes for this condition are parasite, bacteria, or virus infection spread through contaminated food and fluids. It can also be caused by certain toxins present in some plants & seafood, usage of powerful laxatives in order to cure constipation or because of intake of poisonous heavy metal or food. The problem starts with stomach upset and cramps. The child shows disinterest in eating and feels week. Symptoms of stomach flu are diarrhea and vomiting, which take nearly five da... (read more)
Author: Reed Carney
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