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1. Technology killed the flu bug (and other nasties too!) Feeling chilled? Running a fever? Achy all over? Yep, sounds like you are among the five to 20 percent of Americans who get hit by the flu (regular, swine, H1N1 or any kind!). It's a common occurrence during the winter months. We're inside more, in c...
2. Old Black Fly Unit Study Old Black Fly's been buzzing around and lands on an alphabet's worth of spilled drips and drops of food. This poem is fun to read aloud with it's lilting rhyme has makes you want to dance. Use Old Black Fly to start a unit on insects that will inspi...
3. The Hygiene Hypothesis The hygiene hypothesis holds that a lack of exposure to germs, allergens, and parasites increases susceptibility to allergic diseases and weakens the human immune system. This explains the sharply rising rate of allergies and asthma in the western wo...
4. Bacteria 101- Protect yourself from MRSA, Salmonella, E.coli, flesh eating disease, more! For the past 5 years, I have worked as a microbiologist in a local hospital. I decided to write this lens to possibly offer a little clarity to someone looking for answers to some common questions about bacteria and infection. Questions like: What is...
5. Toothbrush Sanitizers & Sterilizers You know how many germs can live on your toothbrush - You don't? Well, experts agree that your toothbrush is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and studies have shown incredible results for the variety and number of germs found on an average tooth...
6. GERMS AND BACTERIA Bacteria can be found in some unexpected places. There are more harmful germs on light switches, door handles, the kitchen chopping board and other frequently touched surfaces than on the toilet seat.
7. Germs, Germs, Germs - An interactive guide for children and hand washing Wash the bottoms and the tops, and the fingers in between.  Your child may sing a song while washing hands, this helps children wash for the recommended 20 seconds.  Hand washing is the single most effective way to reduce the spread of infe...
8. Germ Guardian Ultrasonic Humidifiers People need a certain level of humidity to be comfortable. In the winter, indoor humidity can be extremely low and the lack of humidity can dry out your skin and mucous membranes. Low humidity also makes the air feel colder than it actually is. Dry a...
9. Germs: The Cultural Phenomena of Germ Phobia Last night's news had a story about shopping carts. Someone had tested the handles of lots of carts in four states. My native Iowa was one of them. They showed toddlers riding in the seats next to the handles and then told us that there are more germ...
10. AirFree Air Purifiers - eliminate 99.99% of microorganisms Air quality is a big deal for most people - whether they have allergies, illnesses, sensitivities or just want to breathe clean air in the house. Indoor air can in some cases be more polluted than outside air thanks to a lack of circulation, air exch...
11. Microbiology in the News Microbes affect our lives, positively and/or negatively, on a daily basis. This lens will serve as a gateway to current microbiology related news. Students - have a science paper to write? Start here!
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13. How to sanitize your food and stay healthy The last 10 years have seen an explosion of science exploring the links between toxic chemicals and human health. Various chronic diseases have increased in incidence during the last two decades. The science tends to reinforce some major themes: 1. h...
14. Nursery Sanitizer keeps baby's items clean Some germs are necessary for a growing child. Exposure to germs is useful when it comes to building a resistance to them in the future. But we certainly don't want to bombard our children. Germs that grow and multiply on objects don't help, especial...
15. Biozone 1000 Air Purifiers What weighs 6 lbs. sits in the corner, and helps you breathe better? The Biozone 1000 Air Purifier! Covering up to 1000 square feet, this biozone purifier uses three different types of filtering technology to knock all the nasty stuff out of the air...
16. Ecoquest International - A Healthy Living Technologies Company Welcome to this lens. With over 5 million air purifiers sold and a 98% satisfaction rating, Fresh Air by EcoQuest is the safest, most sought after air purifier in the world. In fact, our Fresh Air technology has been recognized by NASA. Ecoquest Inte...
17. WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH? Some of the most embarrassing moments in your life will probably happen when you can't do anything about them. You're in a group-either business or social-when some well-meaning person leans in closely and whispers in your ear, "You really need to d...
18. SaniMaid Home and Office Sanitation Tool SaniMaid is a high tech sanitary product that utilizes salt to produce Javelle water (NaClo), which sterilizes, disinfects, deodorizes, removes stains and bleaches items including kitchen utensils, bathroom tiles or marble floors, toilets, windows, h...
19. Clean Laundry Read here how to get your whites whiter and your colors brighter without using bleach, detergent or hot water.
20. Take Control of Your Living Environment With ActivePure Technology Of course, the filterless technology and ease-of-use controls are only a few of the many benefits of what makes this best selling air purifier an important part of so many people's lives. The technology inside is what really makes the difference! As...