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Melanie Grimes, CCH, is an award-winning screenwriter, medical editor and natural health columnist. She also writes articles and blogs for real estate agents.

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Sciences > Chemistry An overview about the chemical element Gadolinium: 1 of 3
Gadolinium is a rare earth metal and a member of the lanthanide family. The lanthanides are soft silvery metals, whose name means hidden'. They are very much alike and hard to distinguish from each other. They are members of the rare earth metal group, but many of them are not rare at all. Cerium is more common on earth than... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The history of social networking: 1 of 3
History of social networking Web 2.0 is a term first coined by Tim O'Reilly. Web 2.0 O'Reilly says, harness the collective intelligence. It is this collective intelligence that creates the community known as social networking. Usenet- 1983 One of the first sites to use social networking was Usenet. This was a moderated newsg... More..
Local Guides > Seattle The best seafood restaurants in downtown Seattle: 1 of 3
Seattle, a city with over 90 miles of waterfront is known for great seafood. Some of the best seafood restaurants are located in downtown. With fresh fish on the menu and award-winning chefs, there are many choices for great seafood dining. Etta's Etta's in the Pike Place Market is known for its Asian influenced cuisine. Awa... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Flu symptoms: 1 of 3
What are the common symptoms of the flu? The symptoms usually come on quickly. You might experience some combination of the following: 1. Headache 2. Fatigue 3. Chills 4. Dry cough 5 .Aches and pains 6. Runny or Stuffy nose 7. Sore throat 8. Fever What causes the flu? NIH spends $25 million a year on flu research, yet none h... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Cold and flu remedies that can be found in food: 1 of 3
COLD AND FLU TREATMENTS CAN BE FOUND IN COMMON FOODS There is no known cure for the common cold, but your kitchen is stocked with many foods that can help relieve symptoms and speed your recovery. LEMONADE This is wonderful to soothe sore throats, cleanse the blood, and loosen mucous. Add the juice of half a lemon and one te... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: No bake cookies: 12 of 33
For a healthy no-bake cookie, the whole family can make, assemble the following ingredients. Dry cocoa powder Chopped nuts- almonds Flax seeds- crushed Sesame seeds Peanut butter or sesame butter or cashew butter. Place ingredients into a bowl and blend by hand. You can roll them in either cocoa powder or sesame seeds. Make ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Guide to making a ski trip a pleasant experience: 12 of 32
When planning a ski trip, there are many options to consider. Proper planning will ensure a pleasant experience. Ski resorts offer a variety of amenities from day resorts to all-inclusive, basic to luxury accommodations, and from bunny hills to Olympic quality runs. To best assess your needs, follow the check list below. THE... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Natural treatments for cold and flu: 3 of 8
Man has used natural remedies to relieve symptoms of colds and flu since earliest times. Cold remedies from nature have been used in Zulu medicine, the Stone Age and ancient Greece. Though there are no cures, natural treatments have been shown to speed healing time. Stone Age Medicine Elderberries have been used in medicine ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Flu treatments: 2 of 5
Natural herbal remedies can help comfort a person who has the cold or flu, and support the immune system. Pelargonium sidoides Marketed under the name, UMCKA COLDCARE, was discovered in 1897 by an English traveler to South Africa, who called it, Steven's Consumption Cure. This remedy is made from a species of geranium tradit... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Curbing cold symptoms: 2 of 5
Easy Natural Cold Remedies from your Kitchen Your own pantry holds many treatments for the common cold. Peppermint, elderflower tea for fever At the onset of a fever, mix elderflower and peppermint. Make a tea and go quickly to bed where you will sweat out the fever. Change into dry clothes and go back to sleep. This tea hel... More..