A sky lantern, also known as Kongming lantern or Chinese lantern, is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. In Mainland China and Taiwan, sky lanterns are traditionally made from oiled rice paper on a bamboo frame. 2  The source of hot air may be a small candle or fuel cell composed of a waxy combustible material.
Is it safer to take a multivitamin every other day than to take one daily? I've heard that longitudinal studies of people who daily take multivitamins have shown that multivitamins are not good for one's health. But how about taking a multivitamin every other day or once a week?
The US recommended daily intake of iodine is 150 micrograms (mcg) per day for most adults, and about twice that for pregnant and nursing women. This level of iodine intake prevents goiter, mental retardation, and all the associated problems with iodine deficiency.eâve already covered the issue of not getting enough iodine, but thereâs also another side to this coin: iodine is very dangerous if you get too much, especially when itâs taken as a supplement without the other nutrients that would naturally accompany iodine found in whole foods.