Poisoning

How to Diagnose Food Poisoning

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There are several types of food-borne illnesses that cause food poisoning, with varying degrees of severity. Bacterial contamination of food products is usually the result of lax handling, preparation and/or storage practices... more »

How to Prevent Alcohol Poisoning

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Some people find drunkenness humorous, even when a person is vomiting and passing out after a night of partying. But alcohol poisoning is no laughing matter and can be life-threatening. Preventing alcohol poisoning is best done before the ... more »

How to Prevent Chemical Poisoning

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The best way to fight chemical poisoning is to prevent it in the first place. Since the vast majority of chemical poisoning cases happen as the result of household and industrial accidents, it is vital that everyone in contact with toxic ... more »

How to Recognize Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms

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Alcohol poisoning occurs when too much alcohol is consumed over a set period of time, resulting in seizure, coma or even death. By recognizing the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and knowing the difference between poisoning and merely passing out ... more »

How to Treat Insulin Poisoning

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Insulin is normally produced by the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. However, for people with diabetes, insulin production is relatively low or absent and must receive additional insulin from an external source, usually by subcutaneous ... more »

How to Treat Nickel Poisoning

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Nickel is a stable element and cannot be broken down or otherwise destroyed. Elemental nickel is only moderately toxic but nickel carbonyl is highly poisonous and the most likely source of nickel poisoning. Common sources of nickel carbonyl are ... more »

How to Learn the facts and Symptoms of Food Poisoning

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Please read the following for pertinent information to learn from. It could save your life... more »

How to Detoxify with Apple Cider Vinegar

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With all of the unnatural chemicals in the environment and atmosphere that people have to endure daily, it is very important to find ways to detoxify the body occasionally. Toxins tend to settle in the feet. Toxins can also enter into the body ... more »

How to Easily Recover From a Hangover

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Sure we all like to go out and have a few drinks once in a while. However sometimes we can lose track of time while out enjoying life at a social hotspot. This can sometimes lead to a blurry cab ride home, and when we awake the infamous symptoms ... more »

How to Identify the Symptoms of Acetaminophen Poisoning

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Acetaminophen is a very common ingredient found in numerous over-the-counter and prescription drug medications. Many individuals believe that this particular ingredient is harmless because of the fact that it is used in so many different types of ... more »

How to Know if You Are High Risk for Food Poisoning

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Are you or someone in your family at high risk for a food-borne illness right now? Take the following quiz to find out... more »

How to Prevent Food Poisoning

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Approximately 26 percent of the population of the United States contracts a form of food poisoning each year, costing billions of dollars. The best way to avoid the often severe and sometimes life-threatening discomfort caused by food poisoning ... more »

How to Treat a Stingray Poisoning

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There are over 35 species of marine animals referred to as stingrays. These triangular flat creatures have a tapering tail that is armed with one or more spines. Stingrays are rarely aggressive and will often flee when threatened. However, ... more »

How to prevent bug bites

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Be able to avoid bug bites.. more »

How to Find Relief From Poisonous Plants

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Many people each year suffer from poison plant allergies and the symptoms from the plant poison can be very uncomfortable and aggravating, and in some cases, when a very sensitive person comes into contact with these poisonous plants they develop ... more »

How to Induce Vomiting

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There is nothing fun at all about vomiting, but it is one of the body’s main lines of defense against toxins. People generally need to induce vomiting for one of two reasons: they have ingested a poison that needs to be expelled immediately, or ... more »

How to Make Yourself Throw Up

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Vomiting is one of our body's mechanisms for keeping bad stuff out of our systems. If you've accidentally ingested a toxin or poison, or simply don't feel well and need to induce vomiting, follow these steps to make yourself throw up... more »

How to Prevent Lead Poisoning

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Houses built before 1978 have high levels of lead. People were unaware of the dangers of lead until incidents of lead poisoning begin occurring. If you have a house built before 1978 there are several things you can do to prevent lead poisoning ... more »

How to Prevent Salmonella

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The Salmonella bacteria are among the most frequently diagnosed sources of food-borne illnesses. Food passes through dozens of production stages before entering your mouth and the opportunity for contamination is present at each stage. However, ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Chemical Poisoning

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Chemical poisoning is frequently the result of mishandled, misused or improperly stored industrial and household chemical products. If you recognize the symptoms of chemical poisoning in a co-worker or family member, you must call your poison ... more »

How to Treat Beryllium Poisoning

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Beryllium is a stable element that cannot be broken down or otherwise destroyed. Beryllium and its salts are highly poisonous and possibly carcinogenic. The following steps will help you identify and treat a case of beryllium poisoning... more »

How to Treat Chromium Poisoning

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Chromium is a stable element and cannot be broken down or otherwise destroyed. Elemental chromium is not considered poisonous and chromium III is an essential dietary mineral. However, some chromium VI compounds are toxic if ingested. The ... more »

How to Treat Mercury Poisoning

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Mercury is a stable element and cannot be broken down or otherwise destroyed. Elemental mercury is harmless unless inhaled as a vapor, but many organic compounds of mercury are toxic, with dimethyl mercury being one of the most poisonous ... more »

How to Treat Nicotine Poisoning

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Nicotine is a naturally occurring compound that is concentrated in the leaves of tobacco plants. Although it is addictive, nicotine poisoning is difficult to get from smoking. Most cases result from children chewing on nicotine gum or patches. ... more »

How to Avoid Fatty Foods After Food Poisoning

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The right diet is very important when you are recovering from the effects of food poisoning. Fatty foods can reintroduce bacteria and viruses into your digestive system when it is most vulnerable, which may cause a relapse. By following a strict ... more »

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