The herbal supplement, Kratom, has gained a reputation as an effective pain reliever. However, some people report using kratom as an alternative to opioids, citing its ability to reduce cravings for opioids. While kratom isn’t typically associated with addiction, there can be withdrawal symptoms. Kratom is a small tree native to Southeast Asia, where there…
Paleontology and Paleo-Zoology – What Are They?
Paleontology is the study of prehistoric organisms. Paleozoology is a branch of Paleontology that studies fossils found on the earth. Paleontology is the science, while Paleozoology is the study of fossils found on the earth. Paleontology and Paleozoology both study fossils found on the earth, but Paleontology is a broader subject. Paleontology, the study of…
Why is Safety Important in the Workplace?
Safety in the workplace is quite important. OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has set rules for employers to follow. These rules are in place to ensure every state has safe workplaces. Many workplace accidents happen because of negligence. Employees who work at construction sites should be especially aware of why safety matters….
How Can I Become a Responsible Earthling?
When you open the newspaper or turn on the television nowadays, it seems that everything is going wrong. The environment is on the verge of destruction, our natural resources are dwindling, and pollution is out of control. The stakes are higher than ever before when it comes to environmental issues. With climate change, environmental disasters,…
How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
Life insurance has been called a superstition by many of its critics because they don’t think it can provide enough money to pay for the future expenses of a family. But, in the event of a death, life insurance can be an invaluable tool for covering the expenses of the deceased’s family. Individuals traditionally purchase…
Can Fitness Help Relax the Body?
The line between physical activity and relaxation is a blurred one. The act of working out can be relaxing to the body, while the act of resting can be mentally stimulating. The human body is geared toward physical activity-in an evolutionary sense, running and chasing down prey kept us alive. Fitness enthusiasts tend to stress…
The Importance of Condoms?
Condoms are a fairly recent invention in sexual history and, as such, also in our adult sexual lives as a direct result. Although Condoms are advertised to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they also provide protection during sexual activity. Condoms are a simple, practical tool to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. But condoms are only part…
What is Thermal Pollution
Humankind has had its fair share of pollution trouble. Carbon dioxide, for example, has soared to levels not seen in 800,000 years. This is obviously not good, but there is something worse: the fact that we’ve only dealt with and can solve one out of three of our pollution problems. The other 2/3 are, ironically,…
The Mindset of a Responsible Earthling
If there is one thing the millennial generation knows, it’s that the Earth is dying. We’re told that pollution is killing our planet and that global warming is wreaking destruction on nature. It’s our responsibility, supposedly, to clean up our mess. Well, as millennials, we have one chance. And it’s our generation’s chance to make…
8 Workplace Safety Practices to Keep in Mind
Workplace safety is a hot topic these days. It seems like every week, we hear about another workplace accident, another fatal accident. These things happen as a result of complacency. So, what can you do to stay safe in the workplace? Most employees, managers, and business owners know that safety is everyone’s responsibility. However, few…