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- Complications of Diabetes: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Aug 27, 2008
Diabetic ketoacidosis or (DKA) is a complication of diabetes. When the individual's blood sugar gets very high and they are profoundly deficient in...
Category: Diabetes
- A Piercing History: The Life and Times of the Earring
Aug 27, 2008
With the advent of the earring dating back to 2500 B.C., according to various sources, there's no denying this body adornment has endured many...
Category: Beauty
- Razor or Laser? Women's Choices Often Prove Costly
Aug 27, 2008
Women executives might spend a good part of their day conducting cost-benefit analyses, figuring out how business expenditures measure up against...
Category: Beauty
- Miracle of the Mineral Baths
Aug 27, 2008
As far back as 73 B.C., hot springs or mineral baths have served as places for health and rejuvenation. King Herod, Roman King of Judea, created...
Category: Beauty
- Skin Care for the Mature Skin
Aug 27, 2008
As we age, our skin needs change. To keep skin looking its very best, a woman's skin care regimen should change to address the unique needs of each...
Category: Beauty
- Safely Laser Away Post-Pregnancy Pounds
Aug 27, 2008
Like all things Hollywood, motherhood and the postpartum lifestyle is often glamorized. New moms have smiles on their faces and bodies back to...
Category: Beauty
- Olympic Athletes Fine Tune Bodies for Performance
Aug 27, 2008
Olympic athletes, professional athletes and even college athletes know that treating their bodies right, not only through diet and exercise but...
Category: Sports
- Writers (And Their Books!) For Cigar Lovers
Aug 26, 2008
In his essay "Sifting the Ashes," the writer Jonathan Franzen has the following to say about the smoking habit he struggles to quit: "[W]hen you're...
Category: Careers and Jobs
- Global Spa Economy Estimated at $255 Billion Annually
Aug 26, 2008
According to a major report unveiled at the 2008 Global Spa Summit in New York, the global spa economy is estimated to be over $250 billion....
Category: Business
- Dietary Needs of the Diabetic Part IV
Aug 25, 2008
The diabetic patient can help control their blood glucose levels in conjunction with a healthy diet. Not only can they help to control their blood...
Category: Diabetes
- Cigars and The History of Bachelor Parties
Aug 25, 2008
As with most marriage customs, it's hard to pin down exactly when and how the bachelor party developed. Some writers compare them to Viking...
Category: Recreation and Sports
- Smithsonian National Gem Collection - Spectacular Jems!
Aug 25, 2008
Some of the world's most spectacular diamonds and other gems can be admired in the National Gem Collection in the Museum of Natural History,...
Category: Jewelry
- It's A Cigar World After All
Aug 25, 2008
Though the first country many of us think of when it comes to great cigars is, of course, Cuba, the fact is that great tobacco, skilled rollers and...
Category: Society and Culture
- So, You Are A Diabetic?
Aug 25, 2008
So, you are a diabetic. If you have just been recently diagnosed, then there is much to learn. Be careful where you get your information. The...
Category: Diabetes
- Bridal Body 411: Don't Get Stuck in a Hairy Situation on Your Wedding Day
Aug 25, 2008
Everyone's heard of bride-zillas but what about the notoriously hairy bride-rilla? She's a new species of bride that has noticeable hair above the...
Category: Beauty
- Father's Day Cigars: A Great Gift Idea
Aug 25, 2008
We hand them out during bachelor parties. We give them to new fathers. We hand them out to potential business partners and employees ("Sit down....
Category: Holidays
- The 5 C's to Success: Securing a Business Loan with a Bank
Aug 22, 2008
Beginning or expanding a business can be an exciting venture. But to do so successfully, a business owner is going to need capital. That comes from...
Category: Loans
- The Necklace as Jewelry Transcends Cultures and Time
Aug 20, 2008
A representation of feminine beauty and mystique, the necklace has been an integral part of a woman's decoration and beauty for ages. Whether a...
Category: Jewelry
- Take the Guesswork Out of the Spa
Aug 20, 2008
With more Americans than ever discovering the spa lifestyle, it would appear the road to wellness is a smooth path. But there are still those who...
Category: Recreation and Sports
- Gleam and Sparkle: How to Clean and Care for Your Jewelry
Aug 20, 2008
Jewelry reflects the personality, history and even special life moments of the wearer. For centuries, jewelry has represented a special keepsake of...
Category: Jewelry
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