Would it surprise you to know that Bayer sold heroin as an over-the-counter remedy for coughs in the early 1900s? By 1898, Bayer pharmaceutical found that, by boiling morphine for several hours, they could create diacetylmorphine, which they then called Heroin. It was said to cure bronchitis, tuberculosis and other cough-related diseases and in 1906 it was approved by the American Medical Association for general use and to replace the cough cure of choice at the time, morphine. Mrs. Winslow’s …
9 Air-purifying plants for your salon
Indoor pollutants have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health: Stagnant indoor environments allow pollutants to build up and linger in greater amounts than we humans should be breathing in. Living and working in places rife with air contaminants and lacking decent ventilation can cause “sick building syndrome,” which can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and eye, ear, and nose irritation. Lucky for us, NASA scientists have been working to understand this problem and find solutions. Their …
World Water Day 2018 – How can you save water in your salon?
What is World Water Day? World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. Damaged ecosystems affect the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption. Today, 2.1 billion people live without safe drinking water at home; affecting their health, education and livelihoods. Sustainable Development Goal …