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My name is Natasha (Kohlhoff) Polak, and I have been writing ever since I was a child and loved books. I suppose it was my destiny to become a writer-what with having an unusual maiden name, and now a married name. To me, writing is what makes the world go

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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Does fasting create a healthy digestive system?: 2 of 2
Fasting helps keep the digestive system healthy if done with the right attitude. There is a difference between fasting and starvation; when you fast, your mind is focused outside of your desires in order to achieve a deeper spiritual level. When you are without food or drink for reasons outside of medical or prayer reasons, y... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering What is allergy-related diaper rash?: 2 of 2
Allergy-related diaper rash is the result of a skin reaction to food, drink, or physical illness manifested in the groin area. This is different from ordinary diaper rash, which can be caused by infrequent diaper changes or as the start of a yeast infection. With both types, however, a rash is present on the folds of skin by ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts Tips for creating suncatchers: 2 of 2
Suncatchers are traditionally stained glass window-hanging decorations that catch the light in the same way as a stained glass panel, only on a smaller scale. Suncatchers are not just used for windows anymore. Also considered miniature wall-hangings or mobiles, suncatchers have taken on the forms of Christmas tree hanging orn... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The world's most beautiful stained glass: 2 of 2
Stained glass has been used for centuries, first popular in Europe. The art of glass-blowing might not be new (since the Romans and Egyptians have been known for their decorative works of art), but stained glass was rarely used until somewhere between the 10th and 12th centuries. Churches began using stained glass panels to d... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Caring for stained glass: 2 of 2
Stained glass windows last about a century, depending upon its care and the original workmanship of the glass. Repairs, however, are inevitable. Temperature variations and adverse weather can easily thin the lead holding the stained glass panels together, causing the glass to loosen, bow, chip, or crack. As with all stained g... More..