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Hi, I am Alison, 32 years old and live in Scotland. I work as a physiotherapist but have always enjoyed writing since I was at school. I write here on Helium and also on a site called Dooyoo where I write under the name AJ26. I love having the opportunity

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Spiderman 3: 3 of 80
Spider-man 3 is unsurprisingly the third film in the spiderman series starring Tobey Macguire as Spiderman. I always get a little worried when I hear a third film is coming out in a series as often they are never as good as the predecessors. However I had watched the first two films and enjoyed them both so was curious to see... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Acupuncture and its uses: 1 of 25
What is Acupuncture?==================Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM] which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years.Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. It involves inserting fine ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pride and Prejudice: 1 of 11
Most people are very familiar with the plotline of this film having either read the Jane Austen novel on which the film is based or watching the BBC drama adaptation that was very popular. However not all are aware, in fact I discovered my husband didn't know the story so here is a little brief introduction to the film. It is... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Over The Hedge: 1 of 11
Over The Hedge is an animated film about a group of animals living in the wild who wake from hibernation in their little log in the forest. The group consists of a turtle, a squirrel, a porcupine family, a skunk and some possums. As they stretch their legs and start to look for food they discover that someone has grown a gian... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Mamma Mia: 2 of 19
Mamma Mia is the ultimate feel good film. It has got romance, sun, music, singing and dancing. This film is very cheesy but it makes no apologies for that, it is based on the songs of Abba after all so what do you expect!The film is set on a Greek Island where the young Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is planning her wedding. The fi... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Hairspray: 2 of 19
Hairspray is a feel-good musical film which was released to DVD in November 2007. The film is a re-make of the 1988 musical film of the same name and has also been a successful musical in Broadway and the West End. It is directed by Adam Shankman and stars amongst others John Travolta, Elijah Kelley, Allison Janney, Queen Lat... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Body lotions that soften skin without feeling sticky or greasy: 1 of 9
Over many years I have tried many many different body lotions with varying success. What I want from a body lotion is a lotion that smells great, leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth and which absorbs quickly and doesn't leave sticky greasy marks on my clothes or bed sheets. Finally I think I have found that product. It is ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Aloe Vera and its benefits: 2 of 17
For many centuries Aloe Vera has been used as a medicinal plant. Christopher Columbus was quoted saying,"Four vegetables are indispensable for the wellbeing of mankind: Wheat, the grape, the olive and aloe. The first nourishes him, the second raises his spirit, the third brings him harmony and the fourth cures him."Early Gree... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Chocolate chip cookies: 4 of 33
This is one of my favourite cookie recipes, the only down side to it is that the cookies never last very long in my house!Ingredients115g / 4oz Butter or Margarine115g / 4oz Sugar1 egg (lightly beaten)5ml / 1 tsp Vanilla Essence175g / 6 oz Plain Flour175g / 6 oz Plain Chocolate Chips1. Before you start turn on the oven to hea... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Night at the Museum: 5 of 39
Have you ever been in a museum and wondered what would happen if all the exhibits came to life after dark? Well this film is about exactly that!The film centres around the character Larry played by Ben Stiller. Larry is a dreamer, he thinks up money-making ideas but none of them seem to work. He floats in and out of jobs but ... More..