Archive for November, 2011

What Is a Disease?

The medical definition of a disease is a condition that blocks normal body functions. For example, diabetes is a disease because the pancreas is not producing enough insulin to regulate blood sugar. As a result, the normal body function of regulating blood glucose levels is blocked. By definition, diabetes is a disease. If you tie […]

Back Pain – Fact and Fiction

Back pain is very common. 8 out 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Possibly, because back pain is such a universal experience, many fictions as well as facts are available on the subject. In this article, we will examine fiction and fact. Then we’ll talk about some proven cures. […]

Dental Care Basics – Getting Adequate Dental Care in Hard Times

Good dental care begins with your own efforts to maintain an appropriate regimen of dental hygiene. It is recommended that, at a minimum, you follow these practices daily: * Brush your teeth at least twice a day. In the morning and again before bed. * Floss your teeth to remove plaque. * Use a fluoride […]

Arthritis

I’ll bet you don’t know that there are over 100 different forms of arthritis; the most common being, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia, in that order. In the course of this text, we will take a brief look at some of the many other forms of arthritis that exist. Psoriatic arthritis is a seriously inflammatory […]

Diabetes – Risks and Costs

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing maladies in the developed world. A UCLA study reports an increase of 26% between 2001 and 2007. Apart from longer life spans, which result in a rise in the number of cases of late onset diabetes, there are other factors at play. The cost of treating diabetics in […]

Original Songs Can Make Your Wedding Truly Memorable

Every bride wants to make her wedding as unique as possible. From the invitation to the reception, brides do not want to copy the exact details from another wedding she has attended. And since the personality of the bride and groom will really show in their wedding detail choices, every aspect of the wedding can […]

How to Choose Wedding Favors

Preparing a wedding is an exciting yet a difficult task for any bride. From deciding a color motif, to the guest list, to the design of the gowns, every detail needs to be decided on based on several factors. One of these is choosing a wedding favor to give to the guests. A symbol of […]

Your Evening Wedding Reception Music Guide

Weddings are dramatic in itself and when held during the night, the romantic mood seems to be magnified a hundred times. Evening weddings have far more potential to be romantic and special because of the time of the day they are held. You can have fireworks, a special menu, and other special activities that can […]

End Your Wedding on a Sweet Note With Chocolate Wedding Favors

You can never have enough sweetness – weddings and chocolate – it seems like it’s the perfect pairing. It’s almost as if one cannot exist without the other. There is no better or more delicious item to be associated with weddings than chocolates. Whether crunchy or chewy, chocolates are well loved by people of all […]

Advanced Paddle Boarding

So you have already taken a tour of your local lakes and have navigated more rivers than you can count. Is it time for you to take on the big waves and head to the ocean? First let’s make sure that you have your Paddle Board Equipment – You have a Stand Up Paddle Board, […]