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Hi, I am Alison, 33 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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Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Dog toy recommendations: 5 of 17
Of all the dog toys my dog has had his favourite is the Air Kong and I highly recommend it. The Air Kong is a dog toy which is made of two adjoining parts, the main part being made from yellow tennis material but instead of a ball it is a long cylindrical shape like a sausage. Then attached to this is a rope weaved in yellow... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Book reviews: A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini: 3 of 10
"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is the second novel by the bestselling author Khaled Hosseini who wrote "The Kite Runner." The book was a Richard and Judy bestseller and was the book chosen by my bookclub recently to read. Having already read and enjoyed the Kite Runner I was keen to see if this second book was as good. The book ... More..
Sciences > Physiology Why cows have four stomachs: 3 of 10
It is a very popular but incorrect thought that a cow has 4 stomachs. To be precise a cow does not actually have four stomachs but in fact has one stomach but that has four stomach chambers. Each chamber has a different but an important part to play in digesting food. The grass a cow eats has a long and complicated process f... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Other Boleyn Girl: 4 of 13
The Other Boleyn Girl is a period drama based on the book by Philippa Gregory with the same name. It tells the story of the two Boleyn sisters Anne and Mary and their relationship with each other and with Henry VIII. The film has been much criticised for its poor relation to historical fact and for missing out large parts of... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Natural remedies for acne: 4 of 12
Acne occurs because the skin produces too much sebum which is a natural oil. The oil blocks pores and causes the spots. Acne can be classified into two types Acne Vulgaris which is red spots, blackheads or whiteheads occurring on face, chest, shoulders or back. The other type is Cystic acne which is cysts or lumps which can ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Home remedies for age spots: 4 of 12
Age spots (which are also sometimes called liver spots) are flat brown pigmented spots that appear usually on the back of your hands. They look like large dark freckles. Although called age spots they are actually caused as a result of exposure to sunlight rather than a sign of old age. They do usually appear on people in la... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Book reviews: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, by John Boyne: 2 of 6
I had heard of this book and knew it had been made into a film but had never got round to reading it. My friend had recently read it in her book club and passed it on to me to read. The book is written by John Boyne and is in fact a children's book but although simple is also very powerful and appeals to both children (altho... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Flightplan: 2 of 6
Flight Plan is the story of a Kyle Pratt, a woman played by Jodie Foster who has just recently been widowed. She is flying back to the USA with her 6 year old daughter Julia and transporting her husband's body back. Kyle falls asleep on the flight and wakes up to find her daughter Julia is missing. At first she thinks she ha... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Wallace and Gromit: 1 of 3
Wallace and his dog Gromit are animated plasticine characters well known to many people. They have starred in various short films but Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is the first full length film and was a box-office hit both in the UK and the US. This is the full length film version of the lovable character... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ways to get a better night's sleep: 11 of 32
There are many ways to ensure that you get a better night's sleep, different things work for different people so you really just have to try a few and see what works for you. Sweet dreams! Unwind - Before you go to bed start to relax. If you have been rushing around then try to go straight to bed your mind will still be too ... More..