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By complete accident, but happily, I find myself here at Helium.

I bring to the page my varied experiences as a mother of three(and wife to my husband), an accountant and business woman, an athlete, an artist and now, a writer.

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Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & heartburn: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 14

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a disorder of the esophagus in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) functions improperly, allowing acidic stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. Some people are genetically predisposed to have a GERD, and GERD may be diagnosed in patients of all ages. Other times GE...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The right foods can give your workout a boost: 1 of 14

When you think about foods that can give your workout a boost, you might assume that it's what you eat just before your work out that makes the biggest difference. It's true, fueling up before you exercise is important, but the most productive workout is powered by good nutrition all day long. A well balanced diet is the sur...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should underweight models be banned from participating in runway fashion shows?: 2 of 15

Should we ban "underweight" models from the runway? Of course we should. Why would we not want to hide those skinny and yet oddly attractive girls(and young men too) away from the admiring eyes of our impressionable youth? While we are at it, we should ban from the runways those who are too tan; not naturally pigmented, mind...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cakes: 13 of 91

Here are two Super Easy Cakes so elegant, nobody will know they're mostly from a box! Not overly sweet, but with a rich, moist texture, these cakes are perfect for brunch or after dinner desert. Serve either straight from the oven, or room temperature. No need to frost, save for a simple dusting of confectioners sugar. Keep ...
Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 9 of 63

Swimsuit season... Oh, how we dread it! You've heard enough times that you should accept your body for all the beautiful things it can do, but this is a difficult task when magazines and television continue to show you how you do not measure up. It's no secret. The first step to body confidence is accepting that hardly anyon...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Protect yourself from workout injuries: 1 of 7

Setting a new workout goal for yourself can inspire you to push your body extra hard, which is perfectly understandable. After all, you want results. But if you don't exercise prudence while you exercise your body, your initial enthusiasm could cause frustrating injuries that ultimately set you back. When you begin a physica...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 35 of 220

Old Trees in Autumn Existing just to be seen Like great ladies in fiery ball gowns Newly woven in hues never witnessed before Shimmering on breezes with no modesty Shameless flirts and wicked wits Charming, they dare the wind to dance. Gusts swirling Nimbly seduce golden threads undone And entice into the air Bits of scarlet...
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing A woman's guide to online thrift shopping: 7 of 31

If you swear by consignment stores and yard sales as great places to find bargains, and if a table full of trinkets at a swap meet quickens your pulse, you may want to turn your frugal eye to the world of on-line shopping. The bounty of good deals on the Internet will make you swoon. E-commerce has reinvented the way that we...
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Identifying attention deficit disorder (ADD): 3 of 13

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are medical diagnoses that describe a type cognitive dysfunction that causes the sufferer to be unable to concentrate, organize tasks and/or sit still, to a degree that it affects the ability to accomplish everyday tasks and get along well w...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): An overview: 2 of 7

Measles, mumps and rubella(German measles)are viral illnesses that were once considered a normal part of growing up. The viruses produce lifetime immunity, but complications can be serious; and so now children are routinely vaccinated against them. The vaccines for these illness are often administered together, and are refer...