Florida child custody laws are set forth in Florida Statutes Title VI, Chapter 61. The provisions of the laws govern everything from the standard used by the court to establish a custody arrangement in first instance to the types of…
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Overview Kava has been used historically in the Pacific Islands as a ceremonial beverage because it was believed to have an effect comparable to alcohol, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). While kava may be best known…
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While Western approaches to weight loss often involve counting calories or slashing carbs, Ayurveda–a holistic health system native to India–offers a different perspective on slimming down. In Ayurvedic philosophy, excess weight is a symptom of health imbalances and requires customized…
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Wisconsin laws sets forth criteria to establish, enforce and alter child support obligations in divorce, legal separation, annulment and paternity cases in the state, according to the Wisconsin Legislative Council. In most cases a child support obligation in Wisconsin continues…
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Overview Moodiness, with its feelings of irritability and discontent, seems to strike just about everybody at one time or another. Moodiness can make it hard to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, and to keep negative events in proportion. Many…
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New Mexico State University reports that herbs used to treat insomnia are effective due to their depressive effect on the central nervous system. Common herbs used to help sleep are lavender, chamomile and valerian. The university strongly advises you to…
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Just a few years ago, those in the market for a hybrid didn’t have much choice. However, hybrids are on the rise and with them, hybrid SUVs. Choosing the right model for you can be a headache-inducing experience, since models…
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Doctors may prescribe Hydra-Zide as a treatment for hypertension. The medication consists of two generic drugs, hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide, that work together to decrease blood pressure, the Mayo Clinic reports. Hydra-Zide does this in two ways: hydralazine functions to decrease…
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The laws of all states in the country contain specific requirements and procedures to establish child support. In addition, there are state and federal laws designed to enforce existing child support orders. Finally, every state maintains a process through which…
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Tabebuia avellanedae, also called Pau d’arco and taheebo, is a plant native to South America, used traditionally as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of health disorders. People take taheebo to treat arthritis, cancer, dysentery, influenza, parasitic diseases, prostate…
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A variety of solar power options exist for homes, reducing electric or gas bills and providing a clean source of energy. Some solar technologies should be incorporated into your home’s design, while others can be added at any point in…
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The laws governing divorce processes vary from state to state. Certain qualifications and regulatory measures must be met in the state of Tennessee in order to go forward with a divorce or alimony settlement. This allows the state to most…
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Paying a compliment to the girl you admire sounds easy, but it can be as difficult as mastering an obstacle course. A simple expression of admiration may kick off an avalanche of misunderstandings. As a result, men are more reluctant…
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Positive thinking helps lead to positive feelings of happiness, satisfaction, pleasure and contentment. In contrast, negative thinking can lead to pervasive negative emotions like fear, anger and jealousy. Negative thinking all too easily becomes a bad habit. Positive emotions not…
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Overview It sounds promising: a simple pad impregnated with herbs that, when applied to the feet, pulls toxins from the body through your pores. Proponents of detox foot pads believe that environmental toxins accumulate in your body and overwhelm your…
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Overview Business owners face many risks in the course of doing business. Proper planning and daily monitoring can help business owners manage environmental risks such as changing economic conditions and fluctuating markets. Situational risks require a different approach. Protection against…
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Solar panels provide clean energy for heating the home. More advanced photovoltaic (PV) panels look almost identical to traditional solar panels, but are capable of producing electricity in addition to heat. While these panels generally represent a substantial upfront investment…
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Behavior management techniques provide a framework for decreasing children’s bad behaviors and increasing good behaviors. For a toddler, biting would be a bad behavior, and sharing with a sibling a good behavior. For a teenager, bad behavior might be staying…
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Society has established an ideal in which our kids finish high school and move onto college. But what happens when you didn’t follow that path? A great deal of focus is placed on kids getting a great education. Society has…
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, evaporation is the number one source of heat loss in a pool. By using a solar blanket to cover your pool when it’s not in use, you’ll reduce evaporation and enjoy…
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Kava, also called “kava kava,” or Piper methysticum, has been used for medicinal purposes and in ceremonies in the Pacific Islands for centuries. Kava is used for its relaxation-inducing and sedative-like properties to treat anxiety, insomnia and nervous disorders. Kava…
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Anxiety can produce a wide range of both physical and psychological symptoms, including feelings of tension, nervousness, worry, irritability, hopelessness and frustration. Anxiety can also cause insomnia and an inability to cope with daily life. Most people experience some level…
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During colon cleaning, proponents state that you are able to remove harmful toxins from the body. With the use of certain herbal supplements, your bowels are stimulated and large amounts of fecal matter are removed. According to the Mayo Clinic,…
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Grief is defined as deep mental anguish caused by the loss of a loved one. It cannot be healed in a moment; recovery from grief proceeds through five distinct stages. You can speed the process of recovery from grief by…
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Ginger’s use as a flavoring agent dates back at least 4,400 years, and its use to help digestive functions dates back about 2,000 years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. For more than 500 years, ginger…
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Cacti and sempervivum aren’t the only plants that conserve water. A wide variety of bedding flowers, ground covers, grasses and vines are available to help you design an attractive and colorful garden without the need to water every day. Many…
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Solar-energy projects put the sun’s rays to work in two ways: to provide heat–such as for buildings–and to produce electricity. While solar is responsible for only a tiny fraction of the electricity used in the United States and around the…
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Overview Nearly every major religion warns of the dangers of jealousy and envy, and psychologists agree that these emotions can be destructive. To understand them, one must recognize the difference between these two emotions. Though the terms are often used…
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Mental abuse, often referred to as emotional abuse, is defined as a set of behaviors designed to dominate another person by means of intimidation, guilt, fear, manipulation or any other form of coercion. If you are the victim of emotional…
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Rene Caisse, a Canadian naturopathic nurse, developed the formula for Essiac tea in the early 1920s. Caisse based this product, which she regarded as an effective cancer treatment, on a traditional Native American tea formula. After Caisse’s death in the…
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