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A steam- filled bathroom can lead to excessive moisture buildup , which will eventually encourage mold growth and other health hazards. For this reason it's important to properly ventilate your bathroom after you've taken a shower or had a hot bath. By providing fresh air circulation you will take some of the moisture away, dry the bathroom out quickly, and thus avoid any hazardous mold growth or other problems. Preventing Bathroom Steam Open a window. The easiest way to ventilate a bathroom is to crack a window wide open . This will allow the air to circulate easily and will whisk the steam away. This isn't always possible though, because air that's too cold can make your shower uncomfortable in the winter. Open the bathroom door. While it's always nice to have your privacy in the shower, excessive steam can be abated by leaving the bathroom door open . In combination with a window, this is an excellent way to ventilate a bathroom. Turn on your bathroom venti...

Ever felt the sweat dripping off of you during a workout? How about feeling uncomfortably sweaty on a hot summer's day? Remember your palms perspiring right before your first date or job interview? And what about that spicy Thai food you ate a few nights ago? Didn't you sweat just a wee bit? Sweat happens. While most of us are secretly mortified at the thought of appearing hot and sweaty in front of our peers, experts say that the clear, salty liquid excreted by our skin is actually good for us. After all, it's the body's way of getting rid of excess body heat , which is produced by metabolism or working muscles. "Our bodies have a natural system in place to prevent overheating - sweat!" says Dr. Mark Westphal, a dermatologist in Carbondale. "The primary function of sweat is to cool off. Sweat is mostly our body's way of regulating temperature." A natural lubricant that prevents dry skin , the amount of sweat produced depends upon the number o...

Recently by Joseph Mercola: The Guilty Pleasure That Could Save You From HeartDisease Story at-a-glance Recent research indicates some cases of nasal congestion may be alleviated by cooling and decreasing the humidity in the air you breathe The ideal level of relative humidity for sinus health, and to prevent growth of mold and fungi in your home, is between 35-45 percent The vast majority of chronic sinusitis cases may be due to exposure to mold or fungi rather than bacteria, which antibiotics cannot treat. Antibiotics are only recommended for short-term use if your sinusitis is in fact caused by a bacterial infection. Using antibiotics for sinusitis caused by viral, mold or fungal infection may have serious long- term health ramifications According to a Mayo Clinic study , as much as 96 percent of people suffering from chronic sinusitis are “fungal sensitized,” meaning they have immune responses triggered by inhaled fungal organisms All- natural treatment options for acute s...