Is My Fireplace Safe?

We've had fireplaces in our homes for years. Before there was heat from the furnace, we may have used fire to stay warm. But can that fireplace become toxic?

"Every log you light up emits a cocktail of chemicals" says Larry Brockman at the EPA. He's referring to real wood, how about those starter logs filled with even more chemicals?

Don't forget, if the chimney is filled with a lot of creosote, the amount of chemical exposure can be greater. My advice, since a warm fire can be very nice on a cold day, get this chimneys cleaned and checked out periodically to ensure for most smoke and toxins to travel up and out the chimney like they're supposed to.

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Travel Pillow vs. Neck Pillow

What is the difference between a travel pillow and a neck pillow. Technically a "travel pillow" is a U-shaped pillow that you use on a plane, bus, car, or train. It's more for sitting up sleeping. Where as a true neck pillow is for normal sleeping - that's laying down. It will have a neck roll to maintain the neck curve; it will also keep the spine level when you're on you side.

The travel pillows are really needed in the plane, not only because sleeping really helps pass the time but those plane seats tend to push the head forward. You almost really feel like you need that neck roll for your neck pillow at night to restore your posture.

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Some Great Sleep Tips...

Some great tips one should be aware of, if they're not already. One thing I have learned seeing patient's for years - you can sleep just about anywhere if your spine is in good shape. That being said, doing these things, as well as a few others, will ensure your spine is healthy. In other words, your neck and back.
 
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Neck Pillows on Kate Plus 8 -----

I don't usually watch but I happened to be flipping through the guide and saw this one:

http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/kate-plus-8/  

I thought it was cool that all the kids were getting neck pillows along with luggage for their trip.

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60 Is The New 40!

People are living longer; that's a fact. Are they living longer healthy is the question? The answer to that one, I'm sorry to say, is usually no. Many may seem healthy but if they're popping pills they're not. Part of a healthy lifestyle is sleep, and part of healthy sleep is the right neck pillow. Visit Arc4life.com for your online selection of cervical support neck pillows, orthopedic pain relief products and Home traction units. Products for pain relief. Bookmark this on Delicious Stumble It!

Stretching Out The Neck While On Vacation...

Here's a great tip to use on the neck when you're at home or away... This works really good; have your spouse do this on you daily until the pain goes away. It's easy to do, it feels good, and it doesn't take long. Three things I like...

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Do You Breathe Okay At Night?

If you don't breathe well when you sleep, that's what the CPAP Pillow is made for.  You can actually get one of those finger pulse oximeters, and it will tell you your blood oxygen level.  If you've ever seen one of these at the doctor's office, it give your pulse, heart rate, and O2 lvel.  The oxygen level should be 96% and higher.



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