Monthly Archives: May 2010

Aching joints need not be a pain

Here in California, last winter’s weather has been a real mix – One day we get rain, the next it’s like Summer. And for those of ‘a certain age,’ changes like that can play hell with your joints. Good diet … Continue reading

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How Homer Simpson can get you fit

When the weather warms up, as it’s doing right now, a lot people make plans to exercise more so they look better in thin, summer clothes. But gyms are expensive and running’s just dumb, so most give up in a … Continue reading

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Attention store-owners, read this…

Working in retail is many people’s dream, but it does have its downsides – Shoplifting is a perpetual problem and ways to defeat or reduce it are countless. But some don’t even work. One popular trick is to pilfer some … Continue reading

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How to make Disability Insurance less painful

Dealing with government, on almost any level, is an endless catalog of frustration and forms. And if your situation makes you unable to work dealing with those in charge of such things as disability insurance is even more stress. Fortunately … Continue reading

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Information is power in Eczema fight

Modern society is breathtakingly shallow. The opinion these days seems to be that you are what you look, or perhaps what you’re worth. This is both an insult, and deeply unfair. Especially if your days are currently spent in an … Continue reading

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Maternity need not be mood swings and munchies

Apart from childbirth, pregnancy may be the single greatest upheaval the female body will ever endure. Your ankles swell up, the mood swings drive you crazy, and not one stitch of clothing will fit any more. But the real problem … Continue reading

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