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I am Jennifer Kirkman of St. Petersburg, FL., born and raised here. I was formerly a piano teacher for 25 years before retiring that field sometime ago, and pursuing website building.

I am now really into my writing again, (I always did have a passion for

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Adopting a stray cat: 1 of 23
The gray cat came walking across the street. She looked to be lost and I petted her for a few minutes. After that, she walked away and I didn't see her again for about three weeks later when she returned. I was walking down my street when she followed me to the house, and jumped on the windowsill. I could see she needed lovin... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips How to get more fiber in your diet: 1 of 13
How to Get More Fiber in Your DietHave you ever wondered how to get more fiber in your diet? We all know that fiber has numerous health benefits, but how is it that we can increase our dietary intake of this particular nutrient? One of the most common health advantages associated with this substance is the fact that it assist... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The health benefits of chocolate: 2 of 17
Dark chocolate is a food with many health benefits. Yes, that's right, a health food. Let me explain the unqiue properties of dark chocolate and how it can really benefit your health! Now when I speak of dark chocolate, I mean just that, and not other chocolates which are filled with fat and calories. This is real, unprocess... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Baking soda: Use it for cleaning, baking, and so much more: 1 of 8
Baking soda has many uses for sure. In my article here, I'd like to point out some of the best health and beauty uses for this powder which is so MUCH MORE than a baking substance! This is due to the fact that baking soda contains sodium bicarbonate, which is a substance that has many uses.Health uses for baking soda are thes... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks How to get rid of a cold sore: 6 of 42
You may be pleased to know that there are many methods that can be used when seeking answers to how to avoid getting cold sores. Cold sores are extremely troubling for the individual that suffers from them due to the fact that they often result in varying degrees of pain, and the person that suffers from them is usually quite... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Potential side effects of prescription sleep drugs: 2 of 12
Prescription sleeping aids may help you get a good night's sleep by helping you to relax deeply having a sedative type of effect. All of them are supposed to do that. But even though, they may help you in that way, these drugs can have some pretty serious side effects. Let's look these drugs and see which effects they all ha... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables The nutritional value of turnip greens: 1 of 5
There is nothing better for your health than consumption of turnip greens. There are many many benefits to eating these at mealtimes. In this article, I'd like to give you a rundown of what is in turnip greens that makes eating this food so essential.Keep in mind that I am telling you the value in a one cup serving.Let's begi... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) What is peripheral neuropathy?: 1 of 5
Peripheral Neuropathy is very difficult to deal with since it causes a lot of pain and discomfort for the person who has it. The pains you have will be a type of numbness in the extremities along with a tingling sensation. Another dominant symptom is being unable to feel anything anymore. What causes peripheral neuropathy? ... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Urinary tract infections explained: 2 of 9
A urinary tract infection poses a real danger to your health. They can become a real threat to the kidneys, causing kidneys to fail if left untreated. My article here will view the symptoms and causes as well as treatments doctors may use for more chronic problems with urinary tract infections.What makes a person prone to uri... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is a low-carb diet safe?: 2 of 8
A low-carb diet is indeed, very unsafe! These diets like Atkins for example, do not make you feel well. Low-carb diets are meant as a quick fix, and do not promote any long term weight loss. When you go on a low-carb diet plan, there is a severe reduction in calories, leaving out many good foods which are very nourishing to t... More..