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I have been writing articles for Helium for more than three years now and have won a few awards in their wonderful contests. I used to write two blogs for the now defunct writingup.com. I currently am writing Ginger's Health Corner at Communati. com (see my

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Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu How to treat the flu: 1 of 29
You are sick and miserable; you have the flu! Now, the only question is how are you going to treat it? There are so many different remedies and methods of treatment. Everyone has an opinion; but, all you want to do is feel better.The first thing to do is decide whether you want to get a prescription, use Over-The-Counter (OTC... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Should mothers bring their children to work?: 1 of 23
As a general rule; no, parents should not bring their children to work. Of course, there are always exceptions to every rule and there are exceptions to this rule also; but, those exceptions are very few.I was a working mother and I know how expensive daycare is and the scheduling nightmares it can cause. Believe me, I do und... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to avoid study burnout: 2 of 42
Even if you have been keeping up with class assignments; when it is time for finals, you have to put in extra time studying to get the grades you need. The problem is that after a while, all the words and facts seem to melt together and become meaningless and you have reached "study burnout".Here are some tips I found helpful... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why public outcry is always too late: 2 of 39
Personally, I believe there are two reasons why public outcry is too late.The first reason is obviously a matter of timing. There is no public outcry until after an event has taken place; because, the public does not know about it so that they can make an outcry. So many things are going on in our world, that events do not ev... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Is greater technology in elementary school beneficial?: 1 of 17
Greater technology can be very beneficial to students; IF, it is used properly and in moderation. Let me explain.Once students have learned how to perform math functions on their own; the use of a calculator just speeds the process up. If the student is allowed to use the calculator too soon, they will never learn how to do t... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Self-help resources vs. professional counseling: 1 of 15
So you have a problem and you're not sure where to turn; do you need professional counseling or would self-help resources be better?Let's take a look at each of them.PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING: is the one people are the most familiar with. You work with a trained professional to determine what your problem is and how to treat it... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to cope with the loss of a pet: 2 of 29
How can anyone cope with the loss of their best friend in the whole wide world?Believe me it isn't easy but you will feel less pain in a few weeks, months or years.It takes time and you need to go through the same stages of grief that you would if a dear friend or family member died.You will feel sad, depressed, angry, and lo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Why illegal immigration is bad for illegal immigrants: 2 of 27
A lot of people are complaining about how illegal immigration is bad for the country the illegal immigrants have entered; but, they don't realize that it is actually harmful to the illegal immigrant.1) Illegal immigrants are often isolated from their families. They frequently leave their family behind with the hope of later h... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Warning signs that your vitamins or nutritional supplements may be toxic to your health: 1 of 12
As we are all aware too much of anything can be bad for you. Also some people are more sensitive to vitamins and supplements than others, a dose that is safe for one person may be too strong for another.So how can you tell if you are over doing it or taking a supplement you shouldn't (you might be allergic or taking medicine ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to fight high energy bills in the summer: 9 of 103
Fighting high summer energy bills is a topic we became very familiar with our first summer in Arizona. When my family first moved here, we had been warned about the hot summers; but, of course, we were told "it's a dry heat".Our first summer started out well. Our evaporative coolers worked fine when temperatures started climb... More..