The birthstone list differs among various traditions. For example, the Tibetan list of birthstones, also known as the mystical, is not the same as the Ayurvedic. Birthstones have changed throughout the ages, so let’s take a look at those which…
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It’s tempting within the current economic climate to opt for cheaper brands of cosmetics, but they tend to go stale quickly, they don’t stay on for very long, therefore reapplications are necessary throughout the day, and above all, they actually…
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Winter is approaching and some of us are beginning to look a little washed out. Most of us are aware of the health risks involved in tanning booths; therefore self tanning lotion is a favourite way forward. Let us begin…
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Whatever your skin type, you’ll find that the changing seasons affect it. During the fall, the skin is exposed to cold winds and cooler temperatures in general. To keep the skin healthy and radiant, it is vital to protect it…
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The condition of the hair is often an indicator of general health. Whenever we become ill, the hair is frequently the first to suffer, it may become dry and dull, perhaps greasy and limp and generally lacking in life. Not…
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For the skin to be healthy the body needs a sufficient amount of all vitamins, in particular the B group and vitamins C and E. The minerals calcium, iron, selenium, and zinc are vital to skin health along with beta…
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The vitamins C and E, along with the B group are vital components to the health of the skin. The minerals iron, selenium and zinc along with omega-3 fatty acids are also essential ingredients. When the skin is healthy it…
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Although dating in the workplace can certainly add spice to life, it is very often fraught with pitfalls. Firstly it is necessary to know whether or not a no dating policy exists within the company. Those who choose to go…
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October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marital breakdown frequently leads to divorce, and it can sometimes result in an empty marriage whereby spouses remain together living in the same house but live separate lives; they remain married in name only. An alarming increase in separations and divorces…
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Caring for elderly parents can be fraught with difficulties, and sibling rivalry can only increase the problems. Sometimes siblings may already not get along, and the situation can break a family apart. Even when siblings are close it can cause conflict….
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October 1, 2013 Crisis Support
The word ‘lonely’ may invoke an image of a person who is alone. However, loneliness is not the same as aloneness, isolation, or separation. One or all of these conditions can lead to loneliness, but a person may be as…
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