Overview Establishing a business requires sufficient access to cash to pay for start-up costs, routine business expenses, raw materials and business support services. While you may have access to loans or financing for initial equipment and facility purchases, finding financing…
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The nurturing qualities of sweet almond oil have been recognized for thousands of years. Records of its use date back 5,000 years to Ayurvedic medicine in India. With its ability to be used on nearly every skin type, massage and…
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Plastic bags were introduced to the United States in 1957, according to Worldwatch Institute. They were used to package sandwiches, fruits and vegetables and bread. They gained wider use in American households during the 1960s. Plastic bags are lightweight, durable…
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With the recent upheaval in the auto industry and $4 per gallon gasoline fresh in our memory, the auto industry is scrambling to give consumers the vehicles they want, and the quality and efficiency that will set them apart, particularly…
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Overview People bewildered by dandruff product ingredients might be relieved to try vinegar, a familiar household item. While white vinegar is commonly found in household cleaners (and has a strong smell), apple cider vinegar has gentler fumes and is a…
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Overview For thousands of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used an understanding of nature to address human illness by treating its root causes, rather than its external symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine looks at the whole person—body, mind, spirit…
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Overview Generally speaking, earnings on an IRA account are tax exempt until you begin taking distributions. However, certain situations exist where earnings on an IRA account may be taxable. If the IRA has invested your money in an income-producing venture,…
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Attracting the interest of men is a consistent topic for magazines, books and even movies. While it may be possible to attract a man’s short term attention through manipulation or game playing, this is an ultimately unsatisfying strategy. It is…
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Overview Almost eight ink cartridges are thrown away in the United States every second, notes Recharger Magazine, with many of these ending up in high-tech dumps in rural Asia. But the cartridges don’t have to end up taking up landfill…
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Recycling water helps preserve water stores, no matter where you live. As more people are educated on saving the environment and natural resources, more of them are recycling at home, at school and at the office. A variety of ideas…
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Overview If you look at a reflexology map of the feet, you see that each foot resembles the human body. The big toe, which houses the brain and pituitary gland reflex, represents the head, and the upper middle section of…
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Aromatherapy can help people cope with a variety of ailments and illnesses. The inhaled scent of certain essential oils and herbs can trigger certain positive feelings within the body and mind, making aromatherapy a useful, nonmedicinal way to achieve better…
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Solar blankets or covers for swimming pools typically are made of blue or clear plastic that can resemble the bubble wrap used to protect fragile items. Although any plastic sheet technically can be used to cover your pool, solar blankets…
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Eucalyptus comes from tall evergreen trees with yellowish flowers. According to “The Aromatherapy Bible” by Gill Farrer-Halls, there are over 600 types of eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is frequently used in the form of an essential oil that is believed to have…
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Overview Losing weight while you sleep might sound like a dream come true for dieters who work out and count calories but still struggle with stubborn pounds. Research studies published in the “Annals of Internal Medicine” and the “Journal of…
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Sunlight is free and reaches almost everywhere on earth, so solar energy has the potential to become a cheap, renewable source of energy. However, the technology of solar panels, the devices used to convert sunlight into energy, isn’t yet at…
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A 2003 review in “Social Science & Medicine” indicates that patenting traditional medicines is difficult. Because of the many issues involved, few drugs contain only natural ingredients. A 2009 report in “Sleep Medicine” suggests that people often use over-the-counter sleep…
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The recorded use of damiana leaf dates back to the ancient Mayan Indians of Mexico and Central America, who called this herb mizibcoc. It is a short, flowering shrub that bears little yellow flowers. Damiana’s aromatic leaves contain a number…
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Visualization–focusing on a series of images within your mind to achieve a positive goal–has been used by humanity since its origins. Easy visualization exercises to reduce stress can be done as independent mental exercises learned from books and CDs, guided…
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The most important fact to remember if your husband raises his hand to you is that it’s not your fault. There is never a good reason for a husband to hit, insult or otherwise abuse his wife. But while there…
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Overview Alternative medicine is a growing trend and aromatherapy is one of the more widely used treatments that fall under this category. It uses scent to help treat a person’s mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy is often combined with massage…
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The leaves of Australia’s eucalyptus tree are distilled to create an essential oil known for its mint-like scent, and may have several health benefits. Some people may also experience negative side effects and allergic reactions to eucalyptus, so discuss your…
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There are more than 10 million single mothers in the United States, according to U.S. Census Bureau News. Many of these women may choose to re-enter the dating scene. It may not always be easy for a woman with kids…
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Oppositional defiant disorder is a mental health condition in which a school-aged child exhibits negative behaviors to parents and other authority figures. The condition is diagnosed when a child behaves disobediently for six months or more; this disobedience must prove…
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Overview While they say that marriage is “until death do us part.” For many couples, however, this is not always the case—at least the first time around. When married couples have issues they can’t resolve, divorce can sometimes be the…
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Oil of oregano is an essential oil that is derived from the Origanum Vulgare species of the perennial herb. It is believed to have powerful antiseptic properties for a natural herb, and while its medicinal use in North America can…
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Overview If you have a deep, persistent cough, the issue is likely triggered by phlegm packed in your chest after a respiratory infection. Many homemade expectorant syrups are made with onions, which can help bring up some of that mucus….
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People have used valeriana officinalis to treat insomnia and anxiety for hundreds of years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). More commonly known as valerian, this herb may increase levels of the brain chemical gamma aminobutyric acid…
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The plant Borago officinalis is the source of borage seed oil, one of the few food sources of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a type of omega-6 fatty acid. Unlike the more prevalent omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid, GLA does not…
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Overview Self-confidence can be developed through personal experiences and the way you handle those experiences. Your thoughts, actions, associations and reactions can positively or negatively affect your self-confidence. Upon waking each morning, decide that today will be a day of…
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