By: Dean G Holland | 2010-03-28 | Alternative Medicine Preventing poison ivy is obviously a wise thing to do, although it can be somewhat difficult for those who aren't 100% sure what it looks like. Sometimes it even grows in people's backyards, which makes the process of avoiding it very difficult. Although it's not contagious, it can still be transferred onto human skin via clothing or pets. read more
By: MariaAndres | 2012-03-07 | Culture Growing up we all learned that St Patrick's Day was a Pagan celebration of a particularly meaningful shade of green that requires a physical display of worship in order to avoid physical repercussions… or something like that. But where did all this come from? What's with all the green? And the pinching? And the remorseless debauchery? For that we're going to have to take a little trip back in time. read more
By: Benjamin1 | 2012-03-01 | Clothing Now that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner many are going to be in need of either St. Patrick’s Day hoodies or t-shirts, and t-shirt place has them all. So many love to enjoy and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, as it is a great way to spend the day off having a great time. read more
By: Alan Egan | 2012-03-01 | Shopping This article tells us the relevance of St Patrick’s Day and the supplies that are available to give a symbolic meaning to your celebration. read more
By: Lucy Dorilas | 2010-03-30 | Gardening There are many people who are allergic to poison ivy but have no idea what it looks like. They have walked through a field or forest and a few days later they have an itchy rash that can only be explained by the possibility of a poisonous plant where they were walking. read more
By: Lucy Dorilas | 2010-03-29 | Skin care Before knowing more about various poison ivy cures, you should firstly read some information on the plant and its effects on people. Poison ivy contains urushoil oil, which is toxic to our skin. read more
By: Lucy Dorilas | 2010-04-02 | Skin care The best way to not get poison ivy rash is to be aware of it so that you can avoid it completely. Know what the plant looks like and learn to be observant when you are in areas where it is likely to thrive. read more
By: sandi smith | 2010-10-21 | Medicine This article looks into the use of Prednisone to cure allergic reactions to the common plants poison ivy, oak, and sumac. This medicine is a must for hikers and campers. read more
By: Lucy Dorilas | 2010-03-29 | Skin care If you have ever searched the internet for a poison ivy remedy, there are many sites that tout their own product. Other sites offer no substance in their suggestions, only anecdotal evidence that cannot be relied on. The reality is, no single remedy works for everyone. If you have this skin dermatitis, there are some remedies that work more often than others. read more
By: John Laurusonis, MD | 2010-11-12 | Diseases and Conditions The Poison Ivy vine looks like English ivy, with 3 dark shiny bipennate green leaves. The sap is what causes the severe allergic reaction. Most affected patients never come in direct physical contact with the vine or leaf. Usually someone is burning the plant and the sap is spread by microscopic air particles. The sap can travel up to ten miles in the air if burnt. read more
By: Lucy Dorilas | 2010-04-02 | Gardening Poison ivy (scientific name Toxicodendron radicans) is arguably one of the more well-known plants in the field of botany. It is especially known for its ability to cause skin rashes through a skin irritant called urushiol. It is a woody vine comprised of leaves, and predominantly grows across most of North America, Canada (with the exception of Newfoundland), and most states of America, apart from California, Alaska, and Hawaii. read more
By: summitfashions | 2011-03-25 | Fashion St Patrick’s Day is nearing, and it’s time to hunt for sexy green costumes. SummitFashions offers a wonderful collection of sexy St Patricks Day costumes for you to choose from! Browse through SummitFashions and take your pick. read more
By: Liez Sales | 2011-04-14 | Holidays St. Patrick's Day was established as a way to recognize Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Originally a religious holiday, it is now practiced on March 17th by many people throughout the world with food, drink and all things green. read more
By: Lisa A Mason | 2010-04-02 | Holidays St. Patrick's Day is March 17th; how are you planning to celebrate it this year? Even if you don't typically have a party, you can celebrate with home decor or having a small get-together with friends and family this year. read more
By: shawn52 | 2012-03-10 | Culture St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint's religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. read more