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Born in England but currently residing in Canada, I was born to British/Polish-Romanian Gypsy parents. I have lived on three continents, speak English, Japanese and French, a bit of German and Spanish. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English/Drama/Film,

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Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Challenges of dieting and body image issues: 1 of 14
Personal ArmourI've decided that I no longer need my personal armour.That's the flub I carry around on this 5 ft. 3 in. frame that my inner critic believes will keep it safe from 'everyone out there'...at 30-something years old, I've been walking with the wolves 'out there' and am fine. Mostly because, it's not all wolves.I'... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Explaining the causes of sleep deprivation: 2 of 10
Lack of sleep is as varied as each of our DNA. Insomnia Pathology indicates that causes are either psychological, physical, biological, environmental, or a combination of any of these four factors. For some people it can be a short-term disruption (transient or acute); for others it can be debilitating and long-term (Chronic)... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Therapies The benefits of Reiki for children: 1 of 3
As is true for all sentient Beings, Reiki is capable of providing for children the same basic healing benefits it offers to adults. The five tenants of Reiki are embedded in these benefits: a) a sense of well-being ("do not worry") b) comfortable receiving energy & open to being well or healed ("trust") c) a sense of pers... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Pinku eiga: An introduction to Japanese hardcore grindcore: 4 of 10
As soon as men held cameras, they filmed sex. This multi-billion dollar industry spans every socio-economic demographic and is prevalent in every civilized country. So, why should Japan be any different?The 1960's independent Japanese filmmakers gave birth to the first wave of 'soft-core porn' underground films made low budge... More..
Health & Fitness > Dentistry (Other) The history of dentistry and dental care: 2 of 3
From the Barber shop to modern day dentistry...the legacy of teeth pulling with a shot of whiskey continues. These days, you get a needle and some gum numbing gel to ease the pain of the butchery that is about to occur. But remember, this profession began in the Barber shop.I have a relatively gorgeous white mouth now, thanks... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies An introduction and overview of vibrational healing: 2 of 3
Vibrational healing can be found in forums such as Qi Xong, Integrated Energy Therapy, Shamanism, Energy Medicine, Reiki, Reflexology, Ayurvedic Medicine, Shiatsu Massage, Rebalancing, Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, Homeopathy, and many many others. At the core of ALL of these systems of body & Self care lies the princip... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Thin girl, large breasts: Tips to find a bra that fits: 2 of 3
So, you're tiny and when you run...it hurts, even if you're double-bagged? There's only one way to find a bra that fits: get measured by a professional. Loads of women walk around stuffing their "J" cups into a DD bra, or wearing the bra too big around the back and finding that while the front of their undergarment is weighed... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to shed your holiday pounds: 33 of 48
There are basically two ways to shed holiday pounds (or pounds ANY time of the year) and they are: cardio or smoking. With everything we know about smoking, no-one is suggesting that you go out and buy a carton of cancer-sticks to rev up your metabolism, cut down on your oral fixation or keep your hands & mouth busy BUT i... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How forgiveness has healing power over depression: 27 of 39
The Road To ForgivenessWhen we've been hurt, or have created hurt, there are two possible end results:1. To allow hurt to remainor2. To let hurt goNotice I didn't say "to remain hurt." To continue to remain hurt is a choice.To let hurt go is also a choice but by virtue of NOT choosing to let hurt go, One chooses to allow hur... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Overcoming bulimia: 8 of 11
I didn't even need to stick my fingers down the back of my throat anymore. Just the thought of food was enough to hurl. And I did...for over a decade. Sneaking off to the toilet right after dinner, right after buffets, right after binging on a whole tube of Pringles, right after potlucks, right after Sunday roasts, right afte... More..