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It has been my long time dream to become a writer, even when I was still in my pigtails. Fate though had other plans for me.

In spite of my pursuing a different profession and even amidst my busy schedule in the academe, I still have not given up on my dream.

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Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative treatments for viral based infections: 2 of 15
The selection of alternative treatment for viruses is becoming popular nowadays and is being encouraged as more bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics. This is because drugs are used inappropriately even when the condition does not warrant it, like administering a strong antibiotic to a mild infection, so when the... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies What is alternative medicine?: 3 of 22
Alternative medicine refers to other methods of treating a disease or pathologic condition that do not utilize therapeutic drugs or the usual mode of treatment rendered by a medical doctor in a hospital setting. There are several types of alternative medicine which involve general aspects like, mind-body interventions or int... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Fat burners: Kick-start your metabolism: 2 of 13
To be able to burn fats quickly, you should couple exercise with dieting. Fats could only be "burnt off" if you exercise those muscles and use the stored fat in your adopise tissues. Sweating it off during exercise converts fat into energy which is then excreted out of your system. Dieting is not enough to lose those layered... More..
Education > College Life College life: Tips for making friends in your first year: 2 of 13
Being a freshman in college offers many challenges. One of these is how to develop new friendships. These are ten easy methods to follow in making friends during your first year in College. 1. You must remember that it is not only you who is nervous and fidgety about this new phase in your life. There others who are also fre... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How to make sure your actions influence your children in positive ways: 5 of 31
Being enthusiastic about things will always be the best attitude when dealing with children. Optimism will ultimately influence your children to positive thoughts and actions. The adage, "Actions speak louder than words," is appropriate in such situations. If you want your actions to have a positive influence on your childre... More..
Sciences > Microbiology The history of microbiology: 2 of 12
For billion of years the earth existed without any life form. It was only after several billion years more that the first bacteria appeared in the form of archaeans and cyanobacteria. In a later date, humans (Homo sapiens) came to existence when the earth had acquired a more conducive atmosphere. With this, bacteria develope... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Homemade oral care products: 2 of 12
Have you ever wondered why the natives' teeth are pearly white and flashy? Well definitely, it's not because of toothpaste and mouthwash. It is because they have homemade oral care products that they use in place of these commercial ones. These commercially prepared toothpastes and mouthwashes may have additives and substanc... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Guidelines for proper hand hygiene: 1 of 6
Proper hand hygiene has been proven by experts to be the best practice of preventing infection and decreasing the spread of diseases. This excerpt is from MayoClinic.com: "...Yet hand washing, when done properly, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. This simple habit requires only soap and warm water or an alcohol-... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to keep your marriage exciting and alive: 3 of 17
The first question that comes to your mind is: Do we have to do something when we obviously love each other?" Wouldn't that be sufficient to make our marriage exciting and alive?" True enough, but even lasting, eternal love needs constant nurturing and care. The glaring fact remains that, much as couples love each other, the... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Natural relief for tinnitus: 2 of 11
Do you know that listening everyday to the loud sound of your i-pod for several hours, could eventually cause tinnitus? Or that subjecting yourself to a non-stop very loud music would also result to the same? Yes, these seemingly harmless activities are some of the causes of tinnitus. Tinnitus in plan lingo is the sound of "... More..