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Home Remedies for Reducing Belly Fat
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Today's guest author writes about belly fat – a problem many (most?) of us have. Here are some sensible ideas for breaking down the nasty stuff. How difficult is it for a person to gain belly fat? Pretty simple, isn’t it? However, it takes tremendous hard work and dedication when it comes to reducing belly […]

The Perfect American Workout – C25K
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The majority of Americans nowadays are not only overweight, but morbidly obese! Even with a gym membership it can still be difficult for people to lose weight. Here’s the perfect workout for anyone who is 300+ pounds: the Couch-to-5k-Workout! The Couch-to-5K-Workout, also known as the C25K, only requires you to exercise an hour a week. […]

Which Mattress is Greenest?
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Of the three most popular types of mattresses available on the market today, which type is the most natural and sustainable? Many people who make an effort to buy sustainable and natural products do not consider these issues when they buy a mattress. Because the materials inside a mattress are hidden from view, most people […]

Are Elliptical Trainers Better Than Good Old Treadmills?
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Treadmills have been among the first choices of gym equipment for people who enjoy working in the comfort of their own home. However, this short guide would like to point out that the elliptical trainer is just as efficient, even though it has not been on the market as long. Consequentially, before you head out […]

Tricks to Get Flat Abs
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Do you want to have flatter abs? You see all of the models in the magazines with completely flat and toned stomachs and you want to look the same way. After all, you gained a few pounds during the winter, and it is now time to get rid of those pounds before you put your […]

Natural Remedies For A Sore Throat
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Natural remedies for a sore throat can be a freaking godsend! When every swallow you take in an exercise in pain, comparable to the Spanish Inquisition (OK, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration) then all we want is relief … NOW! If you spend time wondering about the causes of the sore throat, you're […]

The Best Kept Secret in Skin Care: It’s What on the Inside That Counts
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Let’s face it- we are all looking for the magic bullet when it comes to skin care.  Who wouldn’t want to find the magic ingredient that we could slap on our skin that would get rid of all of our wrinkles, blemishes and age spots?  And the media keeps hyping new “wonder products” all of […]

Pregnancy and Teeth: What Is the Connection?
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When thinking about prenatal and pregnancy health, the focus often goes directly to eating the right foods and providing the fetus with the proper nutrients. Dental hygiene is also very important but does not often get the attention it deserves.  Gum Damage During Pregnancy A woman’s body experiences drastic hormonal changes throughout the course of […]

What Those Late Nighters Really Do to You
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Currently in school, or not, everyone knows about the all-nighter. Groan. However, I'm not in school anymore – well, OK, life is a school – but I still do occasional all-nighters with my work. But they're a really punk idea as our guest author today explains. Many working mothers who are in college, or even […]

Consciousness: Could It Be The Key To The Difference Between Adults And Children?
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The difference between children and adults is huge. So what is it? Is it a level of consciousness that is different? A difference in our brains or maybe a difference in our souls? Adults are very pre-occupied with life but children seem to be much more free in their minds. Children are much more excited […]