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- Teenage Substance Abuse: Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonTeenagers experiment with alcohol and other drugs so frequently that it is often considered the norm of their generation and environment. There have been numerous studies focusing on understanding the factors that influence teenager’s patterns of drug use (Steinberg and Fletcher, June ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Elvis Presley: Memories Of His Early Dynamic Performances And His Love For Animals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Connie LimonElvis Presley is known best by the many songs that he sang, however, he was also a very big fan of animals. Elvis had many kinds of pets. He had horses, peacocks, and a chimpanzee named Scatter and before he became famous, he was known as the “Hillbilly Cat,” in his hometown. The song “Hound ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Salmon And Rainbow Trout Fishing In Alaska - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Connie LimonAlaska offers hunters and fishermen and fisherwomen some of the wildest adventures on earth. There is more than 585,000 square miles of forest and coats, volcanoes and glaciers in Alaska. Fish, game and the wilderness is super-sized. In Alaska you will find scenic mountains, endless arctic ...
Views: 834(2 votes) - A Quick Look at Herbal Supplements and Prescription Drug Interactions - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Connie LimonPatients with HIV regularly used St. John’s wort to ease depression until just recently when it was found that St. John’s wort dramatically reduced blood levels of Crixivan. Crixivan is an important HIV drug and protease inhibitor. At the low levels of concentration, AIDs patients ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Fatty Acids In The Treatment Of Depression - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Connie LimonSome preliminary studies suggest the omega-3 fatty acids may help with mood stabilizing. Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are well known essential fatty acids. They are essential because they are necessary for life and cannot be made in our own bodies. We have to get them from foods or ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Is Organic Baby Food Worth the Higher Cost? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Connie LimonThere are consumers who think organic products for babies are a safe and healthy way to avoid potential risks of exposure to pesticide residues in foods. This is probably one reason why the sales of organic baby food have been steadily increasing. Many consumers like the fact that organic baby ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Amino Acids Supplements are Safe and Provide Several Health Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Connie LimonAmino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are 10 dietary amino acids essential because the body cannot make them. Another 10 are nonessential because the body can make them; however, some people have difficulty making the nonessential amino acids. All the dietary amino acids are ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Supplements For Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Connie LimonThere are three supplements that have been documented for their ability to enhance joint health regardless of your age. They are: • Fish Oil • Glucosamine • Curcumin Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids and docosahexaenoic acid, both of which provide anti-inflammatory effects in addition ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - A Stay-Smooth Skin Regimen For Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonIt is never too late to start the right routine to keep or get your complexion into great shape. With all the skincare products available today, it is really difficult to know what you need. In this article, read some of the ways you can find the right products that gets great results at every ...
Views: 836 - All Natural And Nurturing Skin Care Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Connie LimonIf you are truly interested in an all natural skin care regimen, this article may help you at least get started on your way. Mixing up your own beauty treats may seem like too much of a hassle even if you really rather use them than store bought filled with additives and chemicals, but even if ...
Views: 791 - Amazing Skin in Your 40s - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Connie LimonIn your 40s acne is less of a problem. The skin still has a nice glow; however, it does lose its plumpness and moisture. Your girlish look will change to a more mature look. Other changes include: • Thinner lips • Drier skin • Marionette lines deepen • Cheeks can look ...
Views: 948 - At-Home Bath Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Connie LimonWhen you need to squeeze in some well-deserved “Me Time,” head for the bathtub! In this article read about some simple ingredients and tips to help you draw the perfect bath for your health and beauty needs. To moisturize dry skin: • Use Almond oil. Almond oil is a humectant that helps seal ...
Views: 1683 - Bad Skin Habits You Should Break - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Connie LimonBad Habit #1: Use soap or body wash and not shaving cream when shaving your legs: Break the habit: • Shaving gels or creams give the razor a smooth surface to glide over and help to prevent nicked or inflamed skin • Use a shaving cream, but not your guy’s barbershop can • Use girls only ...
Views: 958 - Beans Are Nature’s Best Food Choice - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Connie LimonOne cup of beans has 13 g of fiber. This is about half of what we need daily, and they have no saturated fat. They have the highest antioxidant content, are low cal, fill you up fast, and most usually hold you for hours. Bean eaters have 22% lower risk of obesity and are associated with ...
Views: 870 - Beauty Secrets Of The Pros - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Connie LimonA great facial exfoliant you can do at home: • Mix 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon plain yogurt just until combined • Gently rub in circles on clean, damp face for a minute or so • Rinse with warm water • Do once a week • Follow with moisturizer To refresh sleepy, puffy ...
Views: 849 - Best Home Treatments To Keep Complexion Smooth And Gorgeous - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Connie LimonWith each passing decade, we all face fresh challenges in our quest for a radiant complexion. In our 40s, it is the new crow’s feet, in the postmenopausal years dryness arrives, and sagging sets in by our 60s. The right kind of products and procedures will prepare you to meet these challenges ...
Views: 673 - Better Teen Skin As Soon As Possible - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Connie LimonYou can feel the zit under your skin, but you cannot see it yet: • Apply a product with salicylic acid twice a day (this should prevent the pimple from coming to the surface • Another option is using a product called “Zeno.” This product looks more like a cell phone, but releases heat to fight ...
Views: 848 - Breeding To The AKC Shih Tzu Standard - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonThere is more than one area of the Shih Tzu that is considered in terms of “breeding to the AKC Shih Tzu Standard. I have been on Shih Tzu Puppies for sale websites in which they will state: “We breed to the AKC standard.” We do not breed “imperial or teacup” Shih Tzu. Our Shih Tzu weighs 9 ...
Views: 1233 - Breezy And Beautiful Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonThe carefree feelings of summer makes you want to indulge in outdoor happy times make ice cream and permanent part of your daily diet and forget about slaving in front of the mirror just to look great. However, you certainly do not want to look like a hot mess! Read on in this article to find ...
Views: 748 - Commitment And Routine Are The Keys To Housebreaking Your Shih Tzu Puppy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonHousebreaking is the most indispensable thing your Shih Tzu puppy must learn. Common sense should tell you why. Do you want your house to stay spic and span? Handle your Shih Tzu puppy's housebreaking well. Aside from the maintenance of your household hygiene, trained Shih Tzu is happy Shih Tzu. ...
Views: 1569 - Cosmetic Surgery To Change The Shape And Look Of The Face - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Connie LimonMany women today are having cosmetic procedures, but not everyone will be emotionally prepared. In this article review some of the questions you might ask yourself before actually having a cosmetic procedure. You should ask yourself: • Will this make me happier? • Have I done my ...
Views: 969 - Eczema Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Connie LimonEczema can create a vicious itch-scratch cycle that leaves your skin red and raw. It is a skin condition that can affect most any body part and genetically based. The three main types of eczema are: • Atopic dermatitis • Seborrheic dermatitis • Hand eczema Tips on how to cope: • The first ...
Views: 829 - Eight Makeup Tips That Help Create A Flawless Look - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Connie LimonEver wonder how to undo under eye circles or make your eyes look larger? In this article you will find makeup tips to help you apply your makeup in a flawless manner. Makeup Tip #1: De-Puff Under eye Bags • Treat them to a cool compress or a washcloth dipped in cold water for 10 ...
Views: 860 - Four Spa Secrets To Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Connie LimonSpas help to push your skin to the next level of being beautiful. After you receive a treatment or two you will be amazed at how different you look and feel. Why is that? Spas use special things to make you glow and combinations of certain ingredients and tested techniques to get that special ...
Views: 826 - Good Looks Don’t Always Come Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Connie LimonOne single best way to look younger is to deal with these four big issues: • Wrinkles • Sagging • Discoloration • Redness Sagging Skin: What can you do at home? • Tightening sagging skin requires more intervention than any other problem • A good moisturizer will plump skin temporarily • If ...
Views: 839 - Hairstyles And Hair Care Tips For Party-Goers - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Connie LimonYou can avoid hair styling buildup by rubbing a clarifying shampoo on dry hair weekly. This might sound a little different, but not adding water creates friction that will remove grime. After the application shower and rinse your hair as usual. This is called a hair facial. How to star style ...
Views: 968 - How To Keep A Gorgeous Skin Glow All Year Round - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonSome women think scrubbing longer and harder is better; however, the true glow comes from a balance of the two. What is a balance for one woman is not the same for another. Here are a few tips from the experts to help you keep a gorgeous glow all year round: • Exfoliate every two days, ...
Views: 766 - How to Keep Your Healthy Glow When It’s Cold Outside - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonThe two face of winter are: • A rosy-cheeked flush from an invigorating afternoon in the chilly outdoors • And the pale, lifeless look of spending lots of time in overheated, dry rooms Most people fall into the second category. Low outdoor humidity and dry indoor heat draw moisture from our ...
Views: 752 - Keeping Your Hands Young - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonYour hands definitely give away your age. A study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery revealed that people could easily distinguish between older and younger women based on photos of their hands. Some of the problems with skin on the hands include: • Dryness • Spots • Scrawniness Tricks ...
Views: 801 - Looking Pretty And Staying Safe In Summertime Sun - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonIn the hot summer time, load up on lotion or spray. Every time you apply, use at least one ounce of lotion or a golf ball-sized blob. If you use a pump spray, one ounce is about 200 sprays or one quarter of a 4-ounce bottle. For a continuous spray, one ounce is about 25 seconds of ...
Views: 764 - Natural Skin Care Recipes That Have Survived For Centuries - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Connie LimonToday, more and more women are returning to the wholesome beauty treatments that are: • Totally natural • Inexpensive • Quite refreshingly uncomplicated Many experience satisfying results. The following tips and recipes are made from inexpensive ingredients found in most cabinets, ...
Views: 821 - Nature’s Recipe For Flawless Skin - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Connie LimonDoctors even say products that harness the anti-aging power of plants are better for your skin. Botanicals are the best sources for discovering new ingredients that protect and repair aging skin. Botanicals include: • Vitamins • Antioxidants • Emollients that spring from leaves, nuts and ...
Views: 2231 - Pathway To Firm Skin - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Connie LimonTighten Skin at Home: • Be sure to wear broad-spectrum sunscreen that shields from both UVA and UVB rays every day • In addition, there is a whole army of skin-care ingredients proven either to make skin appear tighter instantly or to boost the skin’s ability to firm itself over the long ...
Views: 1158 - Preppy Look Christmas Decorating Tips And After Christmas Cleaning Tips - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Connie LimonYou might think about buying a tree-disposal bag and place it under the stand when you put the tree up, or invest in a pre-lit artificial tree. If you decide to stay with “real,” remember to keep the tree well watered; fewer needles will fall for clean up later on. For the Preppy Look ...
Views: 1439 - Removing Facial Hair Options - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Connie LimonIn this article you will find several methods for removing facial hair: Tweezing • Quick, cheap and provides excellent results for both brows and chin • You will want to pluck one hair at a time in the direction it grows Depilatory creams • Dissolve hair fast and effectively • Results last ...
Views: 795 - Secure Your Beautiful Brown Skin At Every Age - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonThe darker skin toned people such as blacks, Asians, Hispanic Americans do show signs of aging as they get older, however, and they may not wrinkle as much as Caucasian women. They seem to be more sinkers and saggers. The cheeks may drop, the jaw line drops, the convexities become concavities. ...
Views: 1004 - Sexy Makeup Shades From Dawn To Dusk For The Weekend - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Connie LimonYou do not have to wear the same thing day and night. Here are some expert tricks to keep your gorgeous all around the clock. Weekend: If you want soft and sheer during the day and you want to experiment with an ultra glamorous look at night, consider the following: A.M.: Bronze and ...
Views: 818 - Six Makeup Tips - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Connie LimonGood lighting is essential to applying flawless makeup. Ideal lighting is either natural daylight (standing by a sunny window) or special natural daylight bulbs that imitate sunlight. Avoid applying makeup in rooms with only overhead lighting. Make-up tip #1: Sculpt Sexy ...
Views: 946 - Skin Care For The Eyes - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonThe eyes are the first place on your face to show stress, aging and fatigue. The skin in the eye area is five to 10 times thinner than skin on the rest of the face and contains a very small amount of subcutaneous fat and few oil glands. Visible effects are: • Dark circles • Puffiness • Fine ...
Views: 1124 - Smart Summer Make-up Solutions - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonThe right makeup goes a long way toward skin that looks luminous decade after decade. In your 20s • Go easy on foundation • Minimize shine by using a mattifing lotion that helps prevent combination-to-oily skin from looking greasy by midday. • Don’t use mattifing lotion all over the face, just ...
Views: 750 - Solutions for Your Biggest Beauty Bummers - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Connie LimonPreventing the summer midday makeup meltdown: • Lighten up: Less is always better in the summer • Switch to a tinted moisturizer; it will feel lighter while still providing plenty of coverage • If you do not want to give up your favorite foundation, then apply it with a damp ...
Views: 754 - Stay Gorgeous Makeup Advice - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonThe right makeup goes a long way toward skin that looks luminous decade after decade. In your 20s • Go easy on foundation • Minimize shine by using a mattifing lotion that helps prevent combination-to-oily skin from looking greasy by midday. • Don’t use mattifing lotion all over the face, just ...
Views: 926 - Stretch Marks: Please Go Away - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Connie LimonWhat causes stretch marks? • Genetics is behind how prone you are to developing stretch marks • Gaining weight too quickly starts the process What are stretch marks? • Lines that form when collagen and elastin fibers within the skin tear How can you prevent stretch marks? • Avoid rapid ...
Views: 923 - Super Easy Spa Treatments You Can Do At Home - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonToday’s spa treatments deliver more than pampering and making your skin buttery smooth. Today’s treatments include the extra benefits of: • More energy • Better sleep • Even better sex Get a great night’s sleep: You can help relieve insomnia if you time your spa treatments just right. Do ...
Views: 998 - Teenage Substance Abuse Part 2: Possible Reasons Why Teenagers Abuse Substances - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonFamily Drug Usage Patterns When family members use substances the chance for teenagers using substances increases. Teenage substance users often report their parents use drugs and denial to cope with stress. As a result, the teenager of a drug using family tends to become chemically addicted. ...
Views: 1902 - The Skin Benefits From Dietary And Topical Nutrients - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Connie LimonYour skin benefits from dietary and topical nutrients. A healthy daily skin diet consists of: • Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables • Omega-3 fatty acids • Soothe irritation with olive oil • Smooth rough skin with glucosamine Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables: Not only do you need to ...
Views: 1097 - Time Management Tips: Does Technology Give You More Time? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonA survey commissioned by the Franklin Covey Company reveals that 83 percent of Americans want to be more organized and nearly half of the respondents say they feel guilty about taking time off from work. Sixty-two percent often eat lunch and work at the same time. There are many people ...
Views: 2239 - Tips for Amazing Skin in Your 30s - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Connie LimonIn your 30s: Your skin is still soft and supple; however uneven pigmentation from the sun exposure or pregnancy may start to appear. You may also start to see small expression lines form around your eyes, forehead, and mouth. The skin may feel drier due to a decrease in production of collagen ...
Views: 786 - Tips To Help Manage Job Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonThere are no two people who react to stress and job burnout just alike. Some common warning signs that you may be or are about to experience job burn out include: • Resistance to going to work • Anger and resentment • Discouragement • A sense of failure • Guilt and ...
Views: 1214 - Wintertime Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonWhen it gets cold outside you may be tempted to stay with your favorite self-tanner, but you must resist the urge. Your goal at this time should be a sun-kissed glow, not a full-blown tan, which looks so obviously unnatural in the winter. Maximize your daily moisturizer: • Use facial ...
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