This time of year many people find themselves sniffling and sneezing. Can you tell the difference between a cold, flu or something more serious… like allergies or sinusitis? This question can sometimes stump doctors. However, there are little clues that can save you a trip to the doctor’s office.
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“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it—I want to have lived the width of it as well” ( Author)
I just happened to glance at my gas tank. The arrow was on E. E means empty. Oh, great! I was on the Atlantic City Expressway on my way home from the beach. I felt a sense of panic. I felt a halt to the good time I had this weekend. It’s all going to end in disaster. It will be as if it never was. Then, a familiar sense of protectiveness, a learned sense brought upon by constant assistance and guidance from caretakers throughout my life. Even when I did not want it and ran away from it, it was there. Overprotectiveness, concern straight out of the hands of love. Now, finally, I am left to my own devices and I am running on empty. There are days I would rather not be a grown-up. I look for my father. I see his face. I hear his voice. I am suddenly glad he is not here. Read more »
Skipping the hot fudge sundae at dinner or opting for chicken over steak may be in your control, if you know what you’re up against. According to researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, a new at-home cholesterol skin test might encourage people to change their eating habits and therefore avoid cardiovascular trouble later.
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John Beith, a UK author writes all about the healing power of calendula and its traditional uses. Plus there are some GREAT calendula recipes and links at the end pf the article!
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Tofu? The food of the “radical” vegetarians? Science tells us that it is good for us, even better than the garden burgers, but how do you use it? Read on…
Until 5-10 years ago, tofu was not mainstream–it wasn’t even in the general supermarkets until just a few years ago. Tofu’s stereotype was that associated with Oriental cuisine, and food for the strict vegetarian. Though it is true that meat still reigns as the major entree for most people, more people are beginning to realize the benefits of eating tofu, even just for a few meals a week.
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Regardless of whether they come from our environment, food or the household products we use daily, all of us deal with many toxins everyday and some toxins pile up in our bodies gradually, resulting in health issues in the future. Something to be careful about are endocrine disruptor toxins. These man-made substances are put into many things, including plastic Tupperware, processed foods and body lotion. As a matter of fact, it is almost impossible to get away from them. Read more »
Are you embarrassed by your yellow teeth? Are you smiling less and being embarrassed because your teeth are stained? People’s negative reactions to your smile are even worse.
If you want to improve your smile by whitening your teeth, try using an effective teeth whitening kit. There are several options available when it comes to finding a solution to eliminating yellow stains that won’t seem to go away.
The most obvious first choice is to use a teeth whitening toothpaste regularly. If your teeth aren’t too stained, you can get good results through teeth whitening toothpastes available in bulk. It may take weeks and even months before you notice the type of results you desire. There are free trials available for teeth whitening products. Read more »
Aging is defined in the scientific world as the degradation of the skeletal muscles. Some people say that it is caused by DNA that cannot reproduce. In these cases, the HGH is the cause. Playing a big role in cell reproduction and in your immune system function, human growth hormones are produced in your Anterior Pituitary gland. Read more »
It seems that enforcing gender quotas is not the only issue on the NCAA’s radical agenda. The NCAA and other college associations are now pushing for gender-neutral language reform. Read more »
When I was pregnant with each of my children, I suffered from severe Charlie horses. Charlie horses are also known as muscle cramps or spasms.
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