http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The heat wave we are experiencing around the United States is a topic of some concern. In several major cities, with large populations, people have been left without electricity sometimes for days. Here are some ways to help you survive this unpleasant ex... http://www.a1articles.com/were-having-a-heat-wave-77913.html 30th July 2006 It is key for anyone who works from the home to have a plan and write it down. You can do this in a daily planner or even in a notebook. If you are a visual person make a chart of your goals. Here are five important steps to help you attain your goals. ... http://www.a1articles.com/work-at-home-accomplish-your-goals-in-five-easy-steps-71174.html 10th July 2006 Women wanting to be beautiful is as old as civilization. At different times in history, women have ingested arsenic to improve their complexions, used warm urine from young boys to remove their freckles and took belladonna to produce dreamy eyes. The beau... http://www.a1articles.com/the-secret-to-creating-beauty-from-the-inside-out-42136.html 06th April 2006 I am a multitasker. That is why I love the mute button when on a conference call in my home. It allows me to get a few small tasks done, let my dog in and out of the house and keep a running commentary going with the host, with no one the wiser. I sa... http://www.a1articles.com/youre-not-on-mute-you-know-36823.html 17th March 2006 Bringing Up Baby: Communing With a Humpback Whale Did you ever have a moment in time when you think to yourself, "This is it. This is the moment. Life just can't get any better." And then, it does. Such a moment happened to me, last week, while whale ... http://www.a1articles.com/bringing-up-baby-communing-with-a-humpback-whale-33571.html 06th March 2006 What's Love Got To Do With It ? : Five Do's And Don'ts Women Want Their Men To Know When women get together and talk about the men in their lives, there are reoccurring themes that usually end with someone saying, "Why do they do that ?" "They", of cou... http://www.a1articles.com/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it--five-dos-and-donts-women-want-their-men-to-know-29169.html 14th February 2006 When we sleep, our mind and our body rejuvenates itself. Meditation helps us to achieve a state of restful awareness at other times. Restful awareness can sometimes provide a deeper rest than sleep. The benefits of meditation are many. · Meditation ma... http://www.a1articles.com/the-technique-that-can-reduce-stress-and-the-effects-of-aging-27450.html 03rd February 2006 We cannot exist without stress. Stress is the body's response to a perceived threatening situation. It is meant to protect us. Positive stress allows us to perform at higher levels and to face challenges in life. We have all heard of situations where indi... http://www.a1articles.com/overcoming-stress-seven-ways-to-manage-stress-in-the-new-year-22590.html 05th January 2006 There is nothing to compare to the wonder and magic that a child experiences at Christmas. When my sons were small, there were many such moments. The look of awe on their faces the first time they spied the brightly lit tree surrounded with presents, thei... http://www.a1articles.com/the-best-christmas-ever-remembering-christmas-with-emily-20661.html 20th December 2005 A New Year's Resolution that always seems to make the top ten list is losing weight. When we make our New Year Resolutions, we often sabotage ourselves by having broad goals. This year, narrow your focus. Break your goals into manageable steps. Make one o... http://www.a1articles.com/six-specific-steps-for-losing-weight-in-the-new-year-19559.html 13th December 2005 The holiday season is that time of year when we are tempted to overeat, go to bed later and wake up earlier. It seems that we have twice as much to do and half the time to do it. Here are four reason why it is more important than ever to get at least eigh... http://www.a1articles.com/the-single-thing-you-can-do-for-a-safer-happier--holiday-19557.html 13th December 2005 Holiday parties are wonderful but the vast array of rich and tempting foods can become a bit overwhelming. I have some recipes for this time of year that, while delicious, are not quite as rich as the standard fare. When asked to contribute a dish, I usua... http://www.a1articles.com/five-simply-delicious-holiday-appetizers-18899.html 09th December 2005 There are little things we can do everyday to stay healthy. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we catch a cold or flu. Antibiotics are ineffectual in treating viruses. However, there are some alternative methods we can use to lessen flu and cold symptom... http://www.a1articles.com/six-ways-to-shorten-cold-and-flu-symptoms-18101.html 04th December 2005 There has been a lot of press on the dangers of twenty-first century diseases. Killer diseases which have been, in the past, effectively treated with antibiotics are showing resistance to these drugs. Probiotics or friendly bacteria are nature's answer to... http://www.a1articles.com/the-friendly-bug-youll-want-to-get-to-know-18099.html 04th December 2005 I was discussing Christmas letdown with a friend. After all the preparation and money and time spent for one day, she feels the day let her down. Instead of a day of joy and happiness, it is a day of exhaustion and depression. Here are some ways to preven... http://www.a1articles.com/seven-ways-to-avoid-christmas-letdown-18074.html 02nd December 2005 It is that time of year when the Flu is flourishing in the workplace, classrooms, hospitals, and homes. The influenza virus differs from the common cold in the sudden onset of symptoms. These are severe headaches, fever, chills, muscle aches and sometimes... http://www.a1articles.com/eight-strategies-to-avoid-the-flu-18073.html 02nd December 2005 Often, I hear from people who have a dilemma. They would like to live a healthy lifestyle but don't have time to cook. It is definitely healthier to eat less processed food and foods that you prepare yourself. This way, we have control of how much sugar a... http://www.a1articles.com/dining-out-as-a-routine-is-good-health-still-possible-16215.html 17th November 2005 It is easier than ever to put together quick, nutritious and easy meals. Most supermarkets carry precut, washed and packaged vegetables, in the produce section. Precut fruit is now available, all year round. Most deli's carry rotisserie chicken or turkey.... http://www.a1articles.com/five-fast-super-and-easy-dinners-for-women-on-the-run-16213.html 17th November 2005 From Thanksgiving to Christmas, increased stress and overeating are a part of life in our society. Due to increased stress levels, we are more likely to eat for emotional reasons. The smells in our homes, on Thanksgiving day, stir up childhood memories of... http://www.a1articles.com/seven-ways-to-cut-stress-and-calories-at-thanksgiving-15310.html 13th November 2005 I am often asked what it takes to become a writer or "How can I do what you do?" The answer is not complicated. Anyone can write. Even if you were never a contestant for your eighth grade spelling bee, there is spell check. It is a marvelous invention. Al... http://www.a1articles.com/five-how-tos-for-those-who-dream-of-becoming-a-writer-15309.html 13th November 2005 Flaxseed has been around since the time of the Emperor Charlemagne. Lately, it has received a lot of attention. Studies have shown that flaxseed has many benefits because of its variety of properties. Here are four reasons to consider adding flaxseed to y... http://www.a1articles.com/the-healthy-little-seed-that-is-gaining-popularity-15095.html 11th November 2005 Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in my family, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had a natural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasis on fresh produce and meat, that I am partial to today. One of my ... http://www.a1articles.com/five-tips-from-an-italian-on-a-mediterranean-diet-14297.html 04th November 2005 If you're like me, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every year, is a blur. There never seems to be enough time to prepare for the holidays. Our immune systems plummet and stress rises. During this time, I try to find shortcuts to make things l... http://www.a1articles.com/three-light-simple-and-easy-meals-from-turkey-leftovers-14269.html 03rd November 2005 It has been twelve years since the United States Department of Agriculture has updated the Food Pyramid. Most of us are familiar with the old one. That pyramid emphasized foods you should eat more of on the bottom of the pyramid with foods to be eaten in ... http://www.a1articles.com/four-changes-you-need-to-be-aware-of-in-the-new-food-pyramid-14268.html 03rd November 2005 I own a malamute. He is a beautiful dog with a warrior's soul and a childlike heart. Every morning, at the crack of dawn, he insists that we go outside to meet the light. If I don't comply fast enough, he will begin to sneeze on me until I leap out of bed... http://www.a1articles.com/lately-have-you-seen-13480.html 27th October 2005 Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast gain less weight, are more alert and have healthier hearts. After not eating, for eight to ten hours overnight, our bodies need to be refueled. Breakfast jump starts our metabolism. People who skip breakfas... http://www.a1articles.com/five-simple-breakfasts-to-eat-on-the-run-13479.html 27th October 2005 A vitamin which has received a lot of interest lately, for a host of reasons, is vitamin D. Various studies have shown the importance of vitamin D in the prevention of aggressive forms of prostate cancer, colon cancer and even skin cancer. It acts as an... http://www.a1articles.com/good-nutrition-the-overlooked-vitamin-you-need-to-know-about-13323.html 26th October 2005 Good news for those of us that lead hectic lives with busy, busy schedules. New studies have shown that smaller doses of exercise done throughout the day can actually be more beneficial. The key appears to be to elevate our heart rate at each session. ... http://www.a1articles.com/less-pain-same-gain-12338.html 14th October 2005 One of the easiest and most convenient forms of exercise is walking. Different studies have shown that walking for thirty minutes, three times a week, has a host of beneficial side effects. Reduction of blood pressure, a reduction in anxiety levels, reta... http://www.a1articles.com/the-exercise-that-reduces-or-reverses-the-effects-of-aging-12031.html 12th October 2005 There are numerous diets out there that guarantee that they are the ones that will work. We all know who and what they are. There is the no carb, low carb, carb and low fat, grapefruit, and soup diets, to name a few. While I believe that each of these die... http://www.a1articles.com/fiber-in-a-nutshell-6597.html 26th August 2005