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I'm a family physician who developed a passion for writing late in life. I'm trying to make up for it now. :-) I also own a bead store and have a website where I help jewelry designers market their handmade jewelry. (http://www.jewelry-marketing.com).

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Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Simple ways to reduce the risks of cancer: 1 of 10
It sometimes seems as if breast cancer is at epidemic proportions in this country. Would it surprise you to learn that there are simple steps you can take that may reduce your risk of getting this dreaded disease? Although there is no definitive way to insure that you won't contract breast cancer, there are lifestyle changes... More..
Food & Drink > Tea How to brew tea: 2 of 9
Green tea is a healthy and delicious alternative to your daily coffee routine. How about brewing a hot steaming cup of delicious green tea? The powerful antioxidants in green tea can reduce your risk of a variety of diseases including heart disease and certain types of cancer. Enjoying a delicious glass of green tea can be a... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chlamydia: Symptoms and treatment: 4 of 12
If you've been diagnosed with the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia, you're not alone. This infection which involves the urinary tract and reproductive organs is one of the most commonly diagnosed STD's in the United States. Although both men and women can be infected with the bacteria that causes Chlamydia, it's slight... More..
Food & Drink > Tea Can drinking tea help you lose weight?: 3 of 9
Can the simple act of drinking green tea on a daily basis help you lose weight? There is considerable evidence that it can. Studies are showing that green tea may promote weight loss by increasing the thermogenesis or the rate at which the body burns fat. Unfortunately, to get the optimal weight loss effects of green tea, yo... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Pros and cons of gas, electric and charcoal grills: 2 of 6
The Dutch oven is a versatile piece of cooking equipment that dates back to the early frontier days. The actual inventor of the Dutch oven is thought to have been Paul Revere! This handy cooking device looks like a large frying pan made of cast iron. It's great for cooking on an outdoor trip. But don't feel restricted to usi... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to make time for your workout: 7 of 19
Can you really achieve peak aerobic fitness in only 30 minutes a day? If you focus on achieving your fitness goals during the time you have available, you can get fit and stay fit devoting only 30 minutes per day to exercise. How can peak aerobic fitness be achieved in only 30 minutes? To do this, you're going to use the pow... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Steps to take in avoiding heart problems: 5 of 12
Every year millions of people who feel healthy and in control of their lives die of heart disease. Heart disease can be totally silent, meaning you have no symptoms but still have a diseaed heart. This is particularly true of diabetics. You can feel completely healthy up until the day you drop dead of a sudden heart attack. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Best products for weight loss: 9 of 21
It seems we're all struggling to lose weight particularly after the holidays. Wouldn't it be nice if there was an easy way to increase your metabolism? While there's no substitute for diet and exercise, the following have been shown to have a positive effect on your metabolism or the rate at which you burn food. Try these ti... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Natural health options for allergy relief: 8 of 17
It's that time of year when environmental allergies start to make their appearance. The sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes can make for a very unpleasant warm weather experience. Unfortunately, traditional medications used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms can have undesirable side effects such as tiredness, dry mouth, a... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to apologize to a good friend: 8 of 17
Sometimes an argument with a friend can happen over the most silly things. It may have seemed important at the time, but after you cool off a bit and analyze the situation, you realize your argument wasn't so important after all. All your want is your friendship back. The good news is a sincere apology can work wonders at he... More..