Saratoga Springs Public Mineral Wat... Sep 15, 2009
People living in hard water areas often install water softeners, which makes the desirability of mineral water baths ironic. Reported Health Benefits. (Suite101.com)
Tetsuya's big secret revealed Aug 18, 2009
The most significant and widely used is known as sous vide, which involves plastic bags and water baths. Unbeknown to most diners, it's been used in Sydney's top restaurants for some time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vitiligo Treatment: Frequently Aske... Jul 9, 2009
Phenyl alanine with UVA also gives good results, though not as effective as PUVA. Treatment of vitiligo with narrow band UVB, broad band UVB, UVB with topical application of pseudocatalase and calcium and salt water baths (as in dead sea) with UVA or UVB exposure are additional effective therapeutic interventions for vitiligo reported by various authors. What are the Other Medical Treatments Available for Vitiligo. (Suite101.com)
'Bleach bath' benefit for eczema Apr 28, 2009
In the study, researchers randomly assigned patients who had infection with Staphylococcus aureus to baths with half a cup of sodium hypochlorite per full tub or normal water baths for five to 10 minutes twice a week for three months. They also prescribed a topical antibiotic ointment or dummy ointment for them to put into their nose - a key site for growth of the bacteria. (BBC News -- Health)
Ice Water and Sweatboxes Mar 18, 2009
In the 1920s, the Chicago police used to extract confessions from prisoners by chilling them in freezing water baths. This was called the "ice-water cure." That's not its first use. (Slate)
Pet owning can ease post-college transition Feb 19, 2009
Issue date: 2/19/09 Section. What can be more rewarding than giving your love to an animal. (The University Echo, TN)
