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Sciences > Psychology Alternatives to getting psychological help: 1 of 36
Alternatives to getting psychological help There are many times within the course of a lifetime when a human being may believe that the only alternative that they have to sort out problems that become to big for them to handle is of a psychological nature. The human psyche is strengthened and weakened by so many influences t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts The most common mistakes new Helium users make: 1 of 35
Working with new members has opened my eyes to the mistakes which Helium members can so easily make when starting out. We all like to think that we can jump straight in and make a fortune, although it's not as easy as that. Neither is leaving Helium for a rainy day. Both examples give disappointing results, and this article ... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Tips for reducing cholesterol: 1 of 34

We have all heard the word "Cholesterol", but how many really know what it is ? More importantly, how many know how to reduce it ? Let's try and explain. Imagine a sink with a drain that never gets cleaned. Imagine the build up of grease in the pipes, and how the pipe becomes clogged and doesn't work as efficiently as it did... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Spring's effect on mental health: 1 of 33
Spring's effects on mental health. In February of 1983, my husband died. What this has to do with mental health and springtime is significant, so bear with me. The days were cold, the weather was miserable, and I really was lost in a haze of misery, that made everything seem like a black cloud hanging over my life. I was 31 ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The difficulties of life: 1 of 32
Our mothers fed us through a war with rations and a smile, We passed our nights in shelters, where we hid a little while, And heard the noise of falling bombs, and prayed things would get better Though our spirits rose as days revealed another war torn letter. Sent from a father far away, with words upon the page, That broug... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fairy tales: 4 of 126
Fairy Tale When the old wind whistles through the trees, And leaves are hurled through Autumn sky, And gone are all the bumble bees, I watch the clouds go drifting by. And wonder where the fairies go, When Autumn winds take all the leaves That wraps them through the Winters snow, And all the owls hide in the eaves. Then in a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the meadow: 2 of 63
In the meadow, where the daisies bend their heads, Against the coolness and exuberance, Of morning stillness, dew drenched, heavy bled, Where once was sweeping breeze and Summer dance. In the meadow, where the cows have lain to rest, Amid the green damp fields in morning chill, That sends all nature to a wakening test, That ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2008: How to save money on Christmas wrapping paper: 1 of 31
Have you ever thought as you open that beautifully wrapped gift how wasteful we are each year, and of the consequences of our seeming need to wrap things up in expensive paper? Paper is made from trees. Every time we wrap a parcel in a newly bought roll of paper, there are forests of trees being cut to produce it. Not only t... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Teen advice: Why is sex such a big deal?: 1 of 31
You have all heard the murmurs from moms and dads about sex and usually these are very negative, and although they may not explain why or what lies behind their recriminations, they really do have your best interests at heart. It isn't like telling you not to smoke or drink. These things are health warnings and normal. Sex i... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Ways to recycle Christmas cards: 1 of 31
It seems a shame that all those greeting cards from friends over the Christmas period should be thrown away and forgotten. After all, these are moments of shared happiness and it takes effort for someone to buy and post a greetings card to you. Although some are relatively dull, or may not seem recyclable, there are ways in ... More..