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I'm a Vancouver based freelance writer, who has just set up her own company- Write Choice For You (http://www.writechoiceforyou.com).

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Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention How to prevent the flu: 2 of 11
Now with the seasons changing and spring around the corner, we can expect to hear of the flu bug floating around! Because there are so many types of influenza and because flu is a viral infection, antibiotics are powerless to stop them. If you visit your doctor within the first 24 hours of symptoms, prescription antiviral dr... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for headache relief: 2 of 10
It's a rare person indeed who has never suffered from a headache. About 90% of all headaches are classified as TENSION' headaches. Most people will describe the feeling as a band being tightened' around their heads. These headaches strike when stress is at its maximum, such as a project deadline needing to be met or bills to... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of strength training for women: 11 of 37
If you want to lose weight, tone muscle and even drop a dress size or two, then strength training is for you. However, those are not the only reasons to lift weights. By the age of 40, women generally begin to lose bone density and muscle mass. With weight training, you gain back some of that lost bone density and increase y... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Must-have party supplies: 4 of 10
Planning the perfect party can be stressful and time-consuming. However, a few guidelines and a lot of advance planning, ensures that any party planned will be a success for both the host and attendees. 1) Three weeks prior to the big day: a) Theme and budget: No matter the kind of party you plan to host, sit down at least t... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu The best way to elude a cold: 2 of 5
How to prevent a cold: Come winter, and the one thing that most of us dread is catching that dreadful cold! If colds are so common, why haven't they found a cure for it? The reason is simple- over 200 viruses are responsible for the colds that billions of people get each year! And so, unless it's severe, most of us are conte... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Basic tips on Internet safety: 9 of 22
The Internet is such a great place to gain knowledge in seconds. But it can also be confusing for first time users, and annoying when you get pop ups and unwanted spam. The below guidelines outline the steps you need to take, to make sure your net time is spent on what you really want, as opposed to clearing and deleting wha... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Sexy hair tips: 5 of 11
Sexy hair tips: We are bombarded with images and testimonials, promoting what we already know that our hair is our crowning glory. Models with bouncy, shiny curls and sexy locks spring out from magazines and billboards, enticing us to buy the products they promote. The average male will spend well over 5 minutes each day, ta... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 58 of 116
A book I was reading the other day was entitled Green is the next black. How true, I thought. While a few years ago our perception of green living was based on what green peace volunteers and hippies shouted about, recently, this perception is changing. Yet, a lot of us continue to believe that going green involves a lot of ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to decorate your home with budget artwork: 6 of 12
Any home can be brightened quite easily, by the use of color and strategically placed artwork. You don't need to spend a lot of money on purchasing a Monet or Picasso, in order to make your walls look their best. The following are some things you can do, to give your home a lift, on a budget. PAINT YOUR WALLS: Depending on t... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene How to improve daily dental health: 3 of 6
I come from a family with poor dental habits, and have married into a family of dentists. So, the last 7 years have been a learning experience with regards to dental care. Good dental habits should start at an early age, and even if your child does not have teeth, gums should be wiped with a clean soft cloth at least twice a... More..