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About me - Laurie Boris

When I was three years old, my mother walked into my room and found me scrawling on my sheets with crayon. That was the moment she knew that one day I would become a writer.

Or a vandal, but she chose to go with her better instincts.

Without a single graffiti

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Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies An introduction to aromatherapy massage: 1 of 12
Follow your nose...and enjoy the sensual pleasures of one of the oldest types of massage therapy. Aromatherapy massage introduces the powerful aromas of essential oils into massage therapy treatments to achieve relaxation, a sense of calm, invigoration, clarity and any number of physical, mental or spiritual benefits. All thr... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies How massage therapy benefits your overall health: 1 of 12
If you've ever had the pleasure of literally being in the hands of a good massage therapist, then you know...well... how pleasurable it is. But getting a massage is more than just a hedonistic experience. Massage therapy is good for your whole being. Numerous studies have noted that regular massage can lower blood pressure, i... More..
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Every printed or electronic item you see or read - a newspaper, a web site, a billboard, a book cover, even a highway exit sign - has been put together with some form of intention so that (if done right) it's easier for you to read and understand.That's graphic design.Without good graphic design, the meaning of road signs cou... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV Commercials you love to hate: 1 of 9
Honestly, if I hear that "free credit report.com" commercial one more time, I swear I'm going to march down to that tacky fish and chips restaurant and yank the earring out of that faux pirate's ear. But, unfortunately, as far as the success of the television advertisement goes, this irritating-to-the-nth-degree waste of elec... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Lighten up: Foods that fight depression: 4 of 29
If you are living with clinical depression, there's more you can do for yourself than see your therapist or get a prescription. Many studies have proven that there are some foods that fight depression. So making some simple tweaks to your diet could give you a helping hand to grab onto as you climb out of that deep, black hol... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Fibromyalgia and the importance of family support: 1 of 7
Fibromyalgia is a disease that can have a ridiculous array of side effects, but is mainly characterized by widespread muscle pain, trouble sleeping, and fatigue. If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may already know some ways to deal with your physical symptoms, whether that's by medication, or by lifestyle chang... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make a great cup of coffee: 1 of 6
Those ginormous cups of mocha-frappa-whatsa-cinos can add up to mucho dinero. You could save money by making your java at home, but how are your barista skills? Can you rock a cup of joe or does it come out tasting like dishwater? Here's how to make a great cup of coffee: 1. Consider your caffeine delivery system. If the las... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders How to reduce anxiety through meditation: 3 of 17
Anxiety is a normal part of life. Who hasn't felt a bit nervous on the cusp of a major change, like a new job, or move to a new city? Who hasn't spent a night tossing and turning before a major presentation, or when faced with a big decision? But when anxiety begins to paralyze your life, when something as seemingly innocent ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements What do the most popular health supplements do?: 4 of 20
A comprehensive government survey showed that over a third of adult Americans have tried complementary and alternative medicine - including nutritional supplements. Maybe you're one of them. Maybe you heard that your neighbor's gardener's brother stopped his arthritis pain cold with glucosamine, and you rushed out to try it. ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Are you proud to be a fan of reality tv?: 4 of 19
I never meant for this to happen. I grew up with culture oozing from the family television, if television was on at all. Masterpiece Theatre. Broadway shows. The occasional baseball game. Not this. People thrown into fake situations trying to win a boatload of money? That's not why my father sent me to college. So that's why ... More..