Category: Health & Beauty

Most Disease Starts in the Mouth

April 29, 2013 | By
Most Disease Starts in the Mouth

The mouth can be a gateway to blessings and health or curses and death. On a physical level, the mouth is the entryway for most of what we ingest. In general, we are aware of what we eat and how it tastes. What we’re not so aware of are tiny organisms residing in our mouths [...]

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Softer Skin with African Black Soap

March 20, 2012 | By
Softer Skin with African Black Soap

The other day while watching the Dr. Oz TV show, he introduced a product called Black African Soap. This soap is supposed to help soften dry skin and diminish acne. Dry Skin and Acne? One soap that tackles both dry skin and acne? I always thought dry skin and acne were mutually exclusive. Growing up [...]

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Rowing Stroke – Techniques for Feathering

February 18, 2012 | By
Rowing Stroke – Techniques for Feathering

For those of you new to rowing, especially sweep rowing and/or sculling, you’ll find that it takes a bit of coordination. This article will focus on one small part of a rower’s stroke; it’s called feathering. As harmless as the term sounds, the technique takes a bit of skill. First of all, let’s explain what [...]

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Living with Osteoarthritis: How to Reduce Joint Pain and Increase Mobility

December 31, 2011 | By
Living with Osteoarthritis: How to Reduce Joint Pain and Increase Mobility

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative arthritic condition which is caused by the breakdown or wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joints. While the medical community is not 100% sure as to the causes of osteoarthritis, they do know factors that are likely to increase the probability of being diagnosed with the condition. Factors [...]

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Where to find Waterpik Coupons

May 13, 2011 | By
Where to find Waterpik Coupons

Before you run out to purchase a Waterpik or any of the accessories it requires, make sure to look for coupons. One of the most logical places to search for Waterpik coupons is on the Waterpik site. The coupons change over time but they tend to have an extended expiration date. For example, they have [...]

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Boost Hemoglobin and Donate Blood

March 1, 2011 | By
Boost Hemoglobin and Donate Blood

When I originally wrote this article back in 2008, blood supply levels were at a record low. Now, 3 years later, blood level supplies are still dangerously low. Here’s a link to a Fox23.com story entitled Blood Supply at Emergency Levels after Winter Storms. The story was last updated in February of 2011. It seems [...]

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Living Your Best Life: Do You Justify or Make Changes

February 19, 2011 | By
Living Your Best Life: Do You Justify or Make Changes

Look at an unpleasant situation in your life. How do you view it? Are you a victim or is the situation a catalyst for change? How you look at your life and life’s situations will dictate if you will receive more of the same or make changes for the better. Before delving into this topic, [...]

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Adopting a Healthy Cooking Lifestyle

February 12, 2011 | By
Adopting a Healthy Cooking Lifestyle

When it comes to healthy cooking, some people embrace it while other folks run as far away from it as possible. That leads to the question: What is healthy cooking? Well, it all depends on who is asked the question. Ask a fast food junkie, and the answer might be something like, “Healthy food is [...]

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If You Are Not Happy with Your Life Change It

April 17, 2010 | By
If You Are Not Happy with Your Life Change It

Are you the type of individual that loves getting up everyday to enjoy a commute to the office? Do you enjoy having to wear the corporate uniform? What about being allocated an entire 60 minutes to eat lunch and for smokers, the occasional 15 minutes to smoke? Wait, I’m not done yet. Do you enjoy [...]

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The Low Down on Cholesterol

November 7, 2009 | By
The Low Down on Cholesterol

When it comes to a weight loss plan, there are so many diets to choose from. You can go from Atkins (A) to Zone Diet (Z). Which one of these many diets is good for your heart? Should you really be worried about cholesterol on a low carbohydrate or low fat diet? Lets start with, [...]

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