How to Lose Body Fat

How to Lose Body Fat

As you get older it gets harder to lose body fat. Part of the problem is that your metabolism slows down, but the main problem is that your body isn’t burning fat for energy as it should. Instead, it’s burning sugar for energy. And as long as your body is burning sugar for energy, you’ll find it difficult or impossible to lose body fat.

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The Benefits of a Water Test Kit

The Benefits of a Water Test Kit

We all know water is essential to life; however, some don’t have access to clean water.  Many don’t even realize the harmful toxins that exist even in their city supplied tap water or well water.  Contaminated water can harbor toxins, heavy metals, and even bacteria that can lead to illness and infections. Some people boil their water. Other people might even rely on bottled water for everything. This can be an expensive proposition and many people simply want to know if their water is safe to use. Fortunately, there are water test kits that can yield some important information.

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How does a UTI Test Strip Work?

How does a UTI Test Strip Work?

There are many different types of urine test strips and many of these are used to detect signs of a urinary tract infection, often shortened to UTI. If someone has developed a UTI, there are several signs and symptoms that they might notice. Those who have a UTI often run a fever, have abdominal pain, and complain that their urine smells a bit odd. They might also notice that their urine is cloudy and that it burns when they use the bathroom. With the help of a high-quality urine test strip, the diagnosis of a UTI can be confirmed and treatment can start. What are some of the substances that a UTI test strip can find?

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Conditions Detected by a Urinalysis Test Strip

Conditions Detected by a Urinalysis Test Strip

One of the most important products produced for urine testing is called a urinalysis test strip  For those who might not know, a urine test strip works by looking for certain substances or chemicals in the urine. When these substances are detected, the test strip will change to a certain color, indicating that something is present in the urine. Then, this strip is compared to a helpful key that can indicate not only the presence or absence of a certain substance but also the amount that is present. This can be helpful in a variety of ways and can indicate several important health problems.

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