Overview Long a symbol of love, roses can also be used for a variety of healing and culinary arts. Rose oil, made by distilling Rosa Damascena, has many healing properties. Rosa Damascena, also known as the Damascus Rose, is believed…
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The Sun produces massive amounts of solar light energy that travels to Earth. According to “Scientific American”, when the light hits specific materials, the solar energy is then converted into electricity. These materials are built into solar panels, but an…
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Essential oils are oils extracted from a plant source. Common types of plants that yield essential oils include herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs. These oils are believed, by many holistic and natural health professionals, to have emotional, medicinal and skin…
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As an alternative to energy from natural gas or coal or oil, solar energy is electricity generated from sunlight. Solar energy is free in that the sun’s energy is used at no monetary cost. It is renewable because the sun…
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The well-worn debate between paper and plastic bags has persisted since plastic bags were introduced in 1977, according to “The New York Times.” Plastic bags were introduced years ago as an alternative to bulky paper bags that can be heavy,…
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Overview If you are a nurse or planning to become a nurse, you are entering a profession with roots in Judaeo-Christian traditions of caring for the sick. The profession of modern nursing in Europe and the Americas grew out of…
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Ibuprofen comes in a variety of brand-name packages, such as Midol, which focuses on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and those encountered during menstruation, Bayer–the company that markets it–states. Ibuprofen, classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, works to fight inflammation,…
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Overview Home insurance premiums vary from state to state and from company to company. Many factors are used to calculate your home insurance premiums, including the amount of coverage you have on your dwelling and personal property, the type of…
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How to stop, or at least slow, a divorce procedure will depend greatly on the circumstances of the case. If you’re seeking to halt or slow a divorce proceeding that you are contesting, there are a few strategies available within…
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Uva ursi, also know botanically as Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, is part of a species referred to as bearberry. It grows in dry rocky hills in the high altitudes of North America, Europe and the Himalayas, and has thick and shiny leaves…
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Overview While you may enjoy sleeping, getting to sleep or staying asleep may seem the biggest challenges to your night. Between worries over the upcoming day to lingering stress from a hectic workplace, a variety of factors can keep you…
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Overview Having a positive attitude is a key to success in many areas of life. Positive attitude can significantly impact our relationships, health, overall well-being, and self-confidence. The overall impact of a positive attitude is far reaching. Although the reasons…
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It’s natural to have fears. Fear is the body’s accepted reaction to the unknown. However, when your fear is limiting your everyday routine and keeping you from living your life normally, it’s time to take control. Be patient with yourself….
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Wyoming child support laws serve three primary functions, according to the Wyoming Judicial Branch. First, these statutes establish the child support obligation of the non-custodial parent in the first instance. Second, these laws include provisions the permit a court the…
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Overview Chelation is a therapy often suggested for heart disease and stroke by alternative practitioners and even some conventional doctors. Chelation does have a legitimate use when used to treat heavy metal toxicity, says Mayo Clinic experts. However, clinical trials…
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Overview Most back pain resolves with little or no treatment in only a few days, according to a 2005 report by sports medicine doctors at the University of Washington. But when pain is too prolonged or severe, physicians usually prescribe…
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Overview Registered nurses, or RNs, work in many capacities in the medical field. As a registered nurse, you might educate patients about healthy lifestyles. Some registered nurses are involved in direct patient care, and often work in medical practices or…
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Overview Losing your job can result in losing more than income—you may also lose employer-sponsored health coverage. To help unemployed, uninsured Americans at risk for financial ruin in the event of a medical emergency, Congress in 1985 enacted the Consolidated…
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Overview Family law statutes across the country provide for different proceedings designed to address a failing or failed marriage. These include divorce, annulment and legal separation, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Legal separation provides a…
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If you’ve been considering recycling, but are feeling overwhelmed about sorting out recyclable items, it’s time to relax. Recycling in the home is easier than ever, and many municipalities offer curbside pick up. By sorting out your glass, plastic, metal,…
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There are a range of health effects from sauna usage. A sauna exposes your body to a dry heat at very hot temperatures. This can reap positive benefits for those in sound health, but a sauna should be used cautiously…
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Overview Selecting the right Medicare prescription drug plan is one of the most important and challenging decisions retirees have to make. This decision may come up annually, because drug plans change often. Making the wrong decision can end up costing…
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Alternative heating methods are not only cheaper, they’re usually more environmentally friendly than using oil or gas to keep yourself warm. If you’re in a small room or working in a small area, an electric heater next to your feet…
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By their nature, gardeners appreciate the environment. They know that recycling helps protect and preserve the land and resources they need. Recycling waste through composting creates the substance that gardeners call black gold. Compost made from recycling green plant materials…
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Recycling paper offers many benefits to you and to the environment. It saves energy, water and trees and provides diverse products such as writing and copy paper, coffee filters, toilet tissue and animal bedding. According to guidelines posted by the…
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Derived from the peel of the citrus fruit Bergamia risso, bergamot oil contains more than 300 chemical compounds, as explained by Drugs.com. The oil is obtained by cold expression and then vacuum distilled. The most common uses for bergamot oil…
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Boiron USA makes arnica montana products that are used to treat bruises, stiffness and muscle soreness. Boiron, a French homeopathic company, was founded in 1932. The company acquired John A. Borneman & Sons, Inc., in Philadelphia during the 1980s, creating…
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Obtaining custody of your child in a divorce, legal separation or paternity case requires the use of specific strategies designed to best assure your ultimate success. Although the circumstances of every child custody case varies, there are some common strategies…
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According to California’s Department of Child Support Services, child support is the ongoing monetary payments and expenditures that are necessary to cover a child’s medical and living expenses. Whenever possible, both parents are legally obligated to support their child, but…
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When people have heart problems such as defective valves that require replacement, they become more at risk for the formation of blood clots. These clots can block blood flow, causing a variety of problems, including the potential for a stroke….
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