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Born in Australia to Welsh and Irish parents, I reside with my daughter, cat and gold fish. Perhaps my ancestry has fueled my interest in Celtic traditions and culture.

With a hunger for learning, I have completed numerous studies including a diploma in Professional

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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Tips to get a better natural night's sleep: 1 of 9
Many herbs contain natural sedatives but to ease insomnia you will also need to identify the cause of the problem. There are many causes of insomnia, and not everyone's sleepless nights are caused by the same thing. An overactive mind brought on through too much excitement late in the evening, over-exhaustion from a grueling... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Skin care with natural products: 1 of 9
Turn your daily bath or shower into an excuse for indulgence with home-made aromatherapy products tailored to your needs. Have you ever wished that you could make soap specially formulated for your own skin type that would literally wash away problems such as eczema or acne? Or even a relaxing shower gel to help you unwind a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Signs of the Zodiac: Virgo: 1 of 9
Your Virgo friend is loyal and dependable always willing to plan, organize and help you when you need it. On first meeting, Virgos tend to be aloof and subdued. They usually only establish a few long standing friendships, while they have an army of acquaintances they can take or leave. Virgos choose their friends from all wa... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Favorite yoga pose for instant stress relief: 1 of 9
The corpse (Sarvasana) may simply look like an excuse for a lie down and a rest, but it is in fact an integral part of any successful yoga session. The corpse is an important relaxation posture that is practiced at the beginning and end of a yoga session and often between the major Asana cycles. It involves simply lying on t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Therapies The powers of Jade: 1 of 9
This popular gemstone, most commonly found in its green form, has been connected to ancient Chinese emperors, Aztec deities and Buddhist virtues. The Chinese have always adored jade as their most precious gemstone. It was know as the Emperor's Stone' and connected with power and authority the apple-or emerald-green varieties... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How to compost: 4 of 35
Turn your household kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich garden soil with nutritious compost. Composting is the process by which bacteria and other organisms break down dead plant material. For this break down to occur, an active compost pile requires a temperature of 55-70C, adequate moisture and good air circulation. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ways to detoxify your body naturally: 2 of 17
The word detox' may seem a little bit daunting, but it's really just another work for spring cleaning' your body, making you look and feel healthier. Although the cells in our bodies are cleverly designed to cleanse themselves and clear out the rubbish', we often become overloaded with more toxins than we are able to get rid... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes How to make risotto: 3 of 25
The method of cooking perfect risotto results in a creamy rice, with each grain separate and still firm to the bite. Its preparation is not difficult, just time consuming. Fifteen to twenty minutes of the cook's time must be devoted to gently stirring the rice, but it is well worth every minute. The hot liquid is added slowl... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ways to get a better night's sleep: 4 of 32
To make sure that the quality of your night's sleep is as good as possible, you should pay attention to the preparations you make for going to bed. In recent times, research has shown that, far from being able to cope with five hours sleep a night; most adults need anything up to 10 hours in order to keep healthy and alert. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) Time travel theory: 3 of 24
One of the most persistent ideas in literature is that of travelling through time and numerous methods have been dreamed up. But, is it actually possible? Time travel has always fascinated human kind. The ability to go back in time and witness dinosaurs roaming the Earth or the birth of Christ is one that few could resist, g... More..