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- Can You Make Face Cream Carrot Juice? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaFor decades, people have been trying to make their own concoction of creams that they can use to have smooth and clearer skin on the face. This is actually the backbone of every modern face creams that are on display on health and online shops today. However, the frustration of a lot of ...
Views: 3122 - Herbal Pain Remedies – When Aspirin Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaHerbal pain remediesare sought after by millions of people because pain is inevitable. Pain is the only way our brain will know that there is something wrong with our body. Of course, there are many pain killers prescribed by doctors but how assured are you that you will not suffer from negative ...
Views: 1375 - The Secret to Losing Weight With a Chinese Diet - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDo Chinese diets really work? Can I really lose weight by eating all that greasy Chinese food I see at buffets and takeaway shops downtown? It’s a well known fact that America is one of the most overweight nations in the world. Contrast this with people living in China or of Chinese heritage and ...
Views: 1024 - 5 green foods with exceptional healing power - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAlthough it is unclear who started the green revolution, the world seems to be recognizing the powerful effects of green foods in helping individuals live longer and healthier. Scientific researchers, health nutritionists, and other experts including the author of the Green Foods Bible, David ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - How working out can lower chances of breast cancer development - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaPost-menopausal women who are regularly working out are less likely to develop breast cancer due to the fact that they have lower estrogen levels, based on new research. Many scientists have often connected working out with low breast cancer risk for older women partially because of the lower ...
Views: 1013 - Choose The Right Workout to Lose Belly Fat – For Fast Results - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaLet’s focus on the right workout to lose belly fat. When you do it the right way, you’ll find yourself dropping loads of fat, week after week! Before you know it you’ll trim down to that tight trim body you’ve always wanted. How much fat your body stores is determined by two factors, diet and ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Do Marriage Counselors Do More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaBefore you begin screening marriage counselors to help you save your marriage, you MUST consider the potential drawbacks of marriage counseling so you can get all your facts straight FIRST. This article will help you avoid making a costly mistake that could not only set you back financially…but ...
Views: 1184 - Ideal Food and Drink For Summer - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaSummer is the season when you enjoy longer days and shorter nights so you should take advantage of the season by going outside more often just to enjoy the fresh air or get some exercise. But you need to prepare yourself for the hot summer heat. Consuming the right food and drinks give you the ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - How Can Colds and Flu Affect the Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAllergens such as dust, viruses and other pollutants cause colds and flu. Some of the symptoms displayed by people known to the sneezing, runny nose, cough and headache and flu symptoms, body and muscle aches, chills and fever are increasing dramatically. How and why have they ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Can Natural Tea Help Prevent Food Poison? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaThere are dozens of variations of food poison, and none of them are pleasant. One of them is Bacillus cereus. While not usually life threatening, this common form of food poisoning can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps and vomiting. Symptoms usually appear 8-16 hours after exposure to the bacteria, ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Why Weight Training Reduces Stress And Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAre you stressed out and tired of not being happy? Perhaps you are not paying enough attention to yourself. While many stress reduction techniques are available, I would like to discuss weight training as a stress reduction technique. The payoff for a regular weight lifting routine is ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - 6 Free Tips That Makes You Forget About Smoking - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaWe all know that there are many different methods to stop smoking, some a lot more effective than the others. This article is about stopping smoking all by yourself. Whether you have tried before or you are doing so now for the first time, the following techniques makes it both simple and ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - How Vitamins Can Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaStress has several long-term affects on the body. The nutrients provided by the food we eat and produced within our bodies are used up more rapidly in times of stress. Therefore our bodies require additional supplementation otherwise the bodies resources will be depleted and normal function will ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Can Obesity Really Cause Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaOccasionally we make the mistake of believing in stereotypes simply due to the fact legends, books, movies, television and other forms of media tell us that they’re true. Santa Claus is a perfect example. The Victorian-age poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” tells us (little kids, in specific) ...
Views: 1299(2 votes) - Golden Rules Of Saving Energy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaWith over 53 years experience in the heating trade who better to advise you than the company who’s founder invented the hot water cylinder jacket. Mr Patrick Butler came up with the idea whilst drinking a cup of tea in his three bedroom terrace in Minworth. He thought “If a tea cosy can keep ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - What Does Personal Growth Mean to You? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaEveryone defines Personal Growth in his or her own terms. It is amazing how many people refer to it as a journey, while others look at it as an evolution. A group of individuals and industry leaders have generously shared what personal growth means to them. There is so much wisdom in each and ...
Views: 5754(1 vote) - How Can Alcohol Affects Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaThe worst thing a person can do when it comes to a chronic panic attack disorder is drink alcohol. Panic attack sufferers are susceptible to depressant and alcohol is considered a depressant. Alcohol won’t help a person relax or prevent an attack and during one it won’t help a person calm ...
Views: 1076(2 votes) - Overcome The Blue—What to Do After a Painful Breakup - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDealing with breakup can be painful. So things didn’t work out and she dumped you. After a long time of thinking that you’re on top of the world, she shoots you down the way they do in old Westerns and runs off with your horse. You’re appalled, heartbroken; there’s a nagging pain in your chest ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Depression – Causes And Home Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDepression is a state of mind in which one feels low and shows utter disinterest or rather aversion towards any kind of activities. A depressed person suffers from a melancholy or sadness far exceeding the normal level of sadness or grief. Depression is viewed in the light of psychology, ‘the ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - Anger Management Groups – the Benefits and What to Expect - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaLearning how to control anger is a difficult challenge. Once you’ve overcome the first test, which is recognizing that you need help with your anger issues, you still have a long way to go. And it helps if you’ve got some folks to help you out. If you’re trying to decide between individual ...
Views: 1962(2 votes) - Cucumber Benefits for Great Skin and Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaYour skin has many other purposes other than being beautiful and serving as an eye candy for everyone. It protects our internal organs from any of the external adversities as far as possible. First a little Information about Cucumbers Types of cucumber include: Dosakai - A cucumber that ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - 7 Habits of People Who Lead Happier Lives - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaLives of happy people can teach us great lessons such as productivity and giving to the less fortunate. All happy people have some habits in common that make them distinct and a lot happier than others. Here is a list of 7 habits of happy people which you will find in almost all of them. 1. ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Understand Food Labels And Make Wise Choices - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaServing Size This number is at the top for a reason: The nutritional information on the rest of the label applies to one serving. The FDA sets serving sizes for all foods―they are measurements, not recommendations. Total calories are calculated per serving, as are total calories from fat, so be ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Tips To Choose The Best Name For Your Baby - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaHow do you choose a baby’s name? The answer must be; with care. Here are some guidelines. If family is important to you, you may want to choose a family name, especially if there is a strong tradition to follow. For example, in Cyprus, as in many countries, it is traditional for the first son ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Make Your Legs Look Longer, Leaner and Sexier - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAlmost all of us wish to have long, lean legs that seem to be going on for miles. However, few among us have those supermodel-legs, keeping those who don’t thinking of ways to add a few inches. While most use Photoshop to make their photos look better, what to do in the real life? The answer is ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - 5 Habits to Revitalize Mind and Body Through a Good Night’s Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaWhile there are numerous suggestions on how to get up in the morning to make your day most desirable, tips on how to achieve a good night’s sleep are also equally important. Towards the end of the day, at night, we are meant to rest, relax, and let go off all the worries and anxieties that we ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Effective Nondrug Remedies for Depression - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaDepression affects nearly 16 million Americans annually, and a large portion of those people take antidepressant drugs. While antidepressants have been shown to help those with moderate to severe depression, they are usually less effective for those with mild depression. If you don't ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - How to Lose Weight with Breakfast - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaBefore we discuss breakfast and weight loss, let’s get the essentials out first. Eating breakfast for weight loss and weight control is important for several reasons: 1. Eating breakfast for weight loss promotes better well-being. We feel more lively when we eat breakfast regularly. 2. ...
Views: 831 - Peppers, Hot and Sweet---Health Benefits of Peppers - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaPeppers don't have that spicy image for nothing. This vegetable is an excellent way to spice up otherwise bland dishes. Peppers come in a beautiful array of colors and shapes. They add flavor, color, and crunch to many low-calorie dishes. Health Benefits of Peppers All peppers are rich in ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - 5 Effective Ways to Get Rid of Laziness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaEver found yourself reluctant to exert any effort whatsoever? Does this laziness occur after several hours of work or for no reason at all? You can allow yourself to rest, but if the frequency of you becoming lazy rises too high, it may cause you harm. Following are 5 effective ways for you ...
Views: 1276 - How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAre you getting enough fiber in your diet? Probably not. Are you totally fed-up with those poor excuses for fiber in salt-packed canned vegetables? Fortunately, incorporating the recommended amount of fiber into your diet doesn’t have to mean eating salads every day, if you follow these ...
Views: 816 - 3 Ways to Curb Stress-Induced Food Cravings - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaIt’s been a long day. You’re stressed and tired. You’ve got nothing left and you just want a reward. To give yourself a treat, you reach for a soda, a cookie, or that bag of chips—or, maybe, all of the above in succession. There’s a bio-chemical reason you do this, yet unfortunately, that ...
Views: 773 - Can Cry Make You Feel Better? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Elisa Iemmola“Shedding tears only improved mood in one-third of criers who kept tabs of their bawling behaviors, finds recent research.” The problem is that they do not differentiate between crying as a victim and crying to release the authentic pain of grief, loneliness and heartbreak. They do not ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - What Makes Your Skin Appear Dull and How You Can Get the Glow Back - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaIt is said that your skin represents your inner state of health. Moreover, the glow on your skin is one of the most visible factors of your personality. There are various factors that make your skin appear dull. We will discuss some of them in this article below: Reasons for Dull Skin ...
Views: 979 - What Makes Anxiety Sweating Any Different - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaSweating of any kind can have a detrimental effect on a person’s moral, and this can be especially true of anxiety sweating. It is true that most any type of excessive sweating can be harmful emotionally to many a person, so what makes anxiety sweating any different? After all, you still ...
Views: 864 - Make More Time for Mommy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaChildren take all their troubles and woes to mommy. When they are hurt and need a band aid or even when they need to be comforted, mommy hugs them and makes them feel better. When the child is hungry, mommy takes care of that too. But who takes care of mommy? Mothers need some free time so ...
Views: 817 - 4 Quick, But Effective Exercises To Keep Busy Moms Fit - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaWe all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise – but most especially for women with babies or small kids. There’s the sleep-deprivation factor, no time and priority changes. So what are the fitness options for busy Moms? The fact is, the more you can take of ...
Views: 846 - You Love Fast Food, But Should You? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaFast food is such a convenience that due to saving time, we forget the cost of almost everything else that we pay due to eating it. It does taste delicious and you don’t need to work to get it either but is it healthy? Is it worth putting your health at stake? No, absolutely not. There are many ...
Views: 828 - Snack Recipes for 200 Calories or Less - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaEasy snack recipes are great for a boost of energy and a way to add in extra nutrients between meals. There is no reason for snack time to undermine your efforts to follow a healthy diet. Enjoy these tasty snacks for under 200 calories! Cinnamon Apple Sauce: This is one of my favorite ...
Views: 916 - 5 Budgeting Tips For Lazy People - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaThe budget is the only tool that helps you understand your spending and saving. If you want your spending to be under control, pay-off your debt quickly and manage money properly, you need to have a written home budget. Lazy people don’t track their expenses properly and thus struggle with their ...
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