Sea urchin stings are immediately painful. They often leave puncture wounds on the skin, which can easily become infected if not treated immediately. The stung area may become red and swollen. If the skin is punctured (which is common), the puncture site is often a blue-black bruised color. How manyRead More →
Only women compete in artistic swimming. Each competition has two heats which are performed to music. One is a technical routine that lasts no more than 2 minutes, 50 seconds and has a set of five required movements. The other is a free routine that lasts three to four minutes.Read More →
Axolotls are delicate and soft-bodied amphibians with permeable skin. As such, axolotls should not be handled unless absolutely necessary (they are tricky to catch in a net). … Contrary to the advice of some sources, axolotls are not social animals and do not benefit from having a companion axolotl. DoRead More →
While tree frogs aren’t poisonous to humans, they do secrete toxins on their skin that can irritate human skin. … However, since tree frogs secrete toxins, it’s essential that you thoroughly wash your hands both before and after handling a tree frog. Most tree frogs, especially pet ones, are notRead More →
Cycas revoluta (Sotetsu , sago palm, king sago, sago cycad, Japanese sago palm), is a species of gymnosperm in the family Cycadaceae, native to southern Japan including the Ryukyu Islands. It is one of several species used for the production of sago, as well as an ornamental plant. What isRead More →
This is what I said: ‘The colours of a rainbow are light, fresh and happy and since they are so rare, they elicit a sense of awe and delight in addition to bringing the promise of sunshine with the blue sky usually on the horizon’. What does it mean whenRead More →
Yes, malachite is a mineral that contains toxic properties and can be hazardous to humans. This article will explain what malachite is, why it is toxic, and how you can enjoy it safely. Is malachite toxic when wet? Claim: Malachite releases toxic fumes when it gets moist, so the bathroomRead More →
The nightshade plant is in the Solanaceae family and Solanum genus. There are multiple species of nightshade, all poisonous to your dog if ingested. Common names include deadly nightshade, black nightshade, bittersweet nightshade, and silverleaf nightshade. How toxic is nightshade? The deadly nightshade lives up to its reputation once humansRead More →
Therapeutic Touch was conceived in the early 1970s by Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN, a faculty member at New York University’s Division of Nursing. When did Therapeutic Touch start? Therapeutic touch is an evidence-based healing modality that is grounded in the assumption that all humans have energy fields that extend beyondRead More →
You can stop supporting your baby’s head once he gains sufficient neck strength (usually around 3 or 4 months); ask your pediatrician if you’re unsure. By this point, he’s on his way to reaching other important developmental milestones: sitting up by himself, rolling over, cruising, and crawling! What happens ifRead More →