Toilets have a higher moisture content than most other areas of the home. As a result, they tend to attract species of mold that are hydrophilic in nature. Black mold in a toilet is caused by the readily available moisture content (water in the tank and bowl) and prevalence of a nutrient source (hard water/limescale). These areas also tend to ...

Stachybotrus chartarum or “black mold” is a greenish-black mold that grows as a result of prolonged moisture exposure. Air vents and duct work are prone to condensation and engender the ideal conditions for the growth of this mold. There is currently no test that proves an association with black mold and a specific health symptom. Most “black mold” found in ...

Whether you’ve recently brought home a pet or considering the idea, one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make is getting it spayed or neutered. Removing the ovaries of female dogs or removing the testicles of a male dog will not only improve the pet’s behavior considerably, but it will also keep them close to home as ...

You’ve been meaning to get your dog fixed but for some reason, she came into heat way too soon! It’s common for both cats and dogs to experience their very first heat cycle at six months of age or up to a year. However, there are some that could start experiencing the cycle as early as four months old. This ...

It is not unusual that wrestlers may be recommended to lose some weight from time to time. But unfortunately, some wrestlers opt for unsafe and unhealthy weight loss options. When you healthily lose weight, you can not only become stronger, but you will also be a lot more competitive when wrestling in a lower weight class. A considerable number of ...

Have you ever asked yourself why some people can eat whatever they want and be skinny while others gain weight? You’ve likely been told they have a “faster” metabolism that allows them to indulge. Let’s explore these concepts. What is the Metabolism In simple terms, our metabolism is the process by which we convert the food we eat into usable ...

Due large in part to maligned 90’s health recommendations, it was heavily suggested that people switch from eating dark meat to a healthier white cut of meat.  In the case of chicken it was decided that people should eat chicken breast (white meat) instead of chicken thighs (dark meat). Chicken thighs often have skin and are thought to be a ...

Roti is an Indian bread that is often misrepresented by Westerners. Almost all Western-centric websites distort roti to mean a “flat bread.” Truth be told, apart from a few similar ingredients, Roti is much different. Roti Origins It was found by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research that people have been making flat bread for over 6000 years. Today, ...