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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Best exercise for thigh reduction: 1 of 15
The best exercise for thigh reduction involves burning off the fat while firming and toning. The first thing you have to do is to lower your caloric intake which will reduce bloating and rid you of excess water weight. Aerobic exercise is perfect for burning off fat and you don't need to jar your frame out of joint by joggin... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy How to treat and prevent urinary tract infections at home: 1 of 13
Treating and preventing urinary tract infections at home is easy and much safer than antibiotics. Generally, urinary tract infections are not particularly serious if treated right away, but in some people, they tend to reoccur often, sometimes leading to kidney infection. Urine is waste that our body has filtered and urinati... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Swine flu signs and symptoms: 1 of 12
According to the CDC Influenza Division, new strains of Swine Flu (H1N1) have been identified in various regions around the world, including the United States.This is not your typical flu virus as it has claimed several lives over a surprisingly short period of time which is why it is important to recognize the symptoms. The... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Good workouts for blasting bellyfat: 2 of 21
Losing belly fat is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy for life. Fat in the mid-section is stored deeper inside your body, in and around the liver and other organs. The American Council on Exercise recommends aerobic exercise, but you don't have to do jumping jacks or turn cartwheels. Walking is con... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Symptoms and treatment of Alzheimer's disease: 2 of 20
Symptoms and treatment of Alzheimer's disease depends largely on how far the disease has progressed. Alzheimer's disease symptoms typically begin with loss of memory. While it is normal to misplace something, or even to go into a room and forget what you were looking for, a person with Alzheimer's disease suffers more than a... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Best food choices for a diabetic: 2 of 19
The best food choices for a diabetic are those that are low in sugar and high in nutrition. However, many diabetics make a serious mistake by believing that only sweet tasting foods are bad for them. There are many foods, such as carrots, pasta, and potatoes that turn to sugar in the body. Doctors usually provide the patient... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to lose fat from thighs and hips: 3 of 28
The first step in losing fat from thighs and hips is to reduce your caloric intake and the best method is to avoid those sugary drinks which will reduce bloating and rid you of excess water weight. Aerobic exercise is essential to burn off fat, especially from thighs and hips, and you don't need to jar your frame out of whac... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Challenges to maintaining a healthy immune system: 1 of 9
Nutrition is the key to maintaining a healthy immune system. Having a healthy immune system can help you fight off colds and flu and can even help you avoid them entirely. Challenges to maintaining a healthy immune system include getting the essential nutrients crucial for the production of fundamental germ fighting cells. T... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Menopause: Symptoms, relief and treatment: 2 of 17
Menopause was once believed to be the beginning of a fast downhill journey towards the end of sexual vitality for a woman. However, today's woman is learning a lot about menopause and is realizing the fact that menopause symptoms merely signal a grateful end to those annoying monthly periods. The first signs of menopause, or... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Vitamins and minerals that men need more than women and why: 1 of 8
The nutritional needs of men are different than that of women. The unique health concerns for men require a more unique vitamin and mineral combination. A man doesn't undergo menstruation, have babies or go through menopause the way women do, so why are they taking the same vitamins and minerals as women? Men have different ... More..