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At one time, Pilates was a specialized form of exercise limited to a handful of professional practitioners.  In recent times, Pilates has become one of the biggest exercise fads in America.  Almost every town and city across this great country has a professional Pilates studio, staffed by...

• Date Added: 4/18/2006
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There have been countless news stories over the past few weeks regarding the dangers posed by portable music players. For those of you old enough to recall the 80's, this is the same campaign that was launched against Sony when they released the first Walkman. Now, the infamous Apple iPod is at...

• Date Added: 4/17/2006
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With today's busy lifestyle, it has become quintessential to protect your body's health. Pollution is also eating us away bit by bit. Sickness and disease connected with stress, depression and pressure connected with work and making money has become a trend nowadays. But working and making money...

• Date Added: 4/8/2006
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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is usually found in those previously exposed to asbestos. Cancerous cells form in the mesothelium, which is a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. These cells typically form in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or the sac...

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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Though the exact cause of acne is unknown, many doctors believe it is a direct result of a variety of factors. One of these factors is the increase in androgens during puberty. Androgens are hormones, and can cause the enlargement and overstimulation of the sebaceous glands in people with acne....

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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Yesterday at the grocery store, I came across a child, who was about 8-years-old. She was lying on the floor flailing her arms and legs yelling "I want a chocolate bar." I could have predicted the outcome. The child continued to scream until mom put a chocolate bar in the cart. The crying ceased...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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As a certified personal trainer and editor of a popular fitness site, FitnessGear101.com, I've heard every excuse in the book when it comes to why people don't exercise. However, the one that takes the, pardon-my-pun, "fitness cake" is lack of time.

A day doesn't go by without one of...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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It is only common sense to lose weight when we know the health risks associated with obesity. Today in this fast world of technology obesity is rampant and sure a chronic disease that needs to be cured.

Health...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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Just imagine yourself fitting to that old pair of jeans or that fancy dress which you had thrown away for a fat tummy line. Well good news all the way! You have lost a few kilos around your waist. The sheer thought of melting steady cellulite gives us immense pleasure. But trimming waist line is...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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Radon has been all over the news as of late. While many people have heard about it, very few actually know what it is. Where does it come from? What makes it so dangerous? How can one detect it? Let's start with the basics, shall we?

Radon is a highly toxic, odorless, colorless...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
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Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid. It is also known as Hyperfiltration. The Reverse Osmosis process can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion. The most popular use for this process is in the...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
• Views: 567

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While the practice of therapeutic massage has been used for centuries in the east, it is a relatively recent phenomenon here in the west. While the wonders of modern medicine have left many awestruck, more and more people are looking towards complimentary therapies and non-invasive treatments for...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
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Massage therapy can offer senior citizens a number of benefits that will greatly improve their sense of health and wellbeing. As the population continues to age, it is important to consider ways that we can work to improve the lives of those affected by the passing of time. A number of studies...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
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A career in massage therapy can be an extremely rewarding choice for people interested in working with and helping others. While learning the proper techniques from an accredited school or academy is paramount, there are a number of other important considerations to reflect upon while considering...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
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The Internet has changed the way we carry out hundreds of tasks like shopping, booking tickets, finding information, and more. It is no longer necessary to stand in queues at inconvenient hours to buy products or avail yourself of certain services. Almost everything, it seems, is available at the...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
• Views: 599

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Guess who or what is on the popularity charts these days? Pop icons, meditation, vegetarianism, tofu, Buddhism and 'diet pills'. Well, how can one define the reasons for anything or anyone for being so popular! Diet pills are the 'potion of happiness'!

In a world where obesity is...

• Date Added: 3/23/2006
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Cosmetic dentistry helps many people get a confident smile, and also corrects many dental anomalies. Six of the most common cosmetic dental procedures are:

Dental bonding: This is carried out to fill gaps in the teeth and cover stains and chips. The process involves the application of a...

• Date Added: 3/18/2006
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There are very few people who do not enjoy sitting down and relaxing with a bowl of fresh fruit. There are many different reasons why this is the case, but regardless of the reasons the fact remains that fruit is one of the most widely-eaten food groups in the world. Unfortunately, there are many...

• Date Added: 3/17/2006
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Sunglasses are a necessity first, and a fashion accessory second. They are necessary for protection from ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays of the sun. Ultraviolet rays affect our eyes, and prolonged exposure can lead to cataracts. Infrared is basically a heat wave that leads to discomfort in...

• Date Added: 3/13/2006
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Mesothelioma is a very serious disease. One of the reasons it is so serious is that many people do not know what puts them at risk for mesothelioma. The basic risk of getting mesothelioma has to do with asbestos exposure. Asbestos is very common in many things and therefore it is not very...

• Date Added: 3/11/2006
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