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- God Promised to Not Leave US Comfortless - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Connie LimonWhen it was time for Jesus to leave the earth, he told his disciples at the Last Supper that he must now go away, but that god, the Father was faithful, and would not leave mankind comfortless. Jesus told the disciples that it must go away, but the Father would send them another comforter who ...
Views: 1008 - Tips For Maintaining Exercise Routines With Knee Pain - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Connie LimonIf you experience knee pain during physical activity it does not mean the end of all physical activity. You can remain active by switching to exercises that have less of an impact on your knees. You need to work to strengthen your lower body to withstand the wear and tear of whatever exercise ...
Views: 1008 - Recommendations For Eating Fish And Shellfish For Pregnant Women - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Connie LimonWomen and children need to eat a well balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish to contribute to a healthy heart and for children’s proper growth and development. Fish and shellfish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients. They are low in saturated fat and ...
Views: 997 - Colleges and Universities in Baltimore, Maryland Part III - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Connie LimonCoppin State University Coppin State University is a 52-acre campus in West Baltimore, very much an urban campus, however, its lovely shaded walks and fountains give it the atmosphere of a serene residential college. Most of the buildings are new, modern and comfortable. Coppin students get ...
Views: 995 - Massachusetts Attractions: The Eric Museum of Picture Book Art - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Connie LimonThe Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art was founded in part by Eric Carle, the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It is the first full-scale museum in the United States devoted to national and international picture ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Shih Tzu Holiday Gift Ideas ` - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Connie LimonThe holidays are definitely here again. The holiday shopping season has officially begun. We don’t want to leave out our beloved Shih Tzu when we shop for the holidays. Consider giving gifts to your Shih Tzu that help to warm his or heart and be completely satisfying. In this article I hope ...
Views: 982 - Medicine Humor, Confidentiality, Home Business Medical Transcriptionists - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Connie LimonThere is “humor” in medicine. A medical transcriptionist should possess a lively sense of humor as he or she will hear much to laugh about in a typical day’s dictation. This type of humor is essential for remaining long term in the field of medical transcription. The comic relief afforded by ...
Views: 969 - Diseases And Conditions That Cause Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Connie LimonLow back pain occurs in nearly everyone at some time or another. Both men and women are affected. The age it occurs most often is between 30 and 50. This is due in part to the aging process and as a result of sedentary life styles with too little exercise. Low back pain may also occur from ...
Views: 961 - Low-Dose Aspirin Has No Effect against Aging Brains - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Connie LimonThere has been hope that the use of low-dose aspirin would protect older, healthy women against cognitive decline such as memory and thinking. However, according to a study published recently in the British Medical Journal, this is not the case at all. Earlier evidence suggested aspirin and ...
Views: 957 - Living In Massachusetts Cities and Towns: Ashfield, Massachusetts - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Connie LimonAshfiled is a 40 square mile town in the Berkshire foothills situated in the southwestern corner of Franklin County. This town was originally named Huntstown in 1736. It was incorporated under the name of Ashfield in 1765. Ashfield, Massachusetts was a center of the peppermint industry from ...
Views: 945(2 votes) - The Stimulating Magical Powers of Coffee Actually Began as a Food - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Connie LimonCoffee has not always been served as a beverage. African tribes crushed the ripe cherries from wild coffee trees, mixed with animal fat, and rolled them into round balls. These “coffee balls” were served at their war parties. The result of eating these coffee balls was: 1. fat combined with ...
Views: 944 - Adding Resistant Starch to Your Diet Helps You Increase Fiber Intake - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Connie LimonFor thousands of years naturally occurring resistant starch has been in our daily diets. Just recently, resistant starch has been added to commercial foods to help increase dietary fiber intake. Commercial and natural sources of resistant starch have been linked to many health benefits that ...
Views: 922 - Career Descriptions: Bill And Account Collectors - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Connie LimonDescription of Position The Bill and Account Collectors keep records of accounts overdue. Their main function is to collect payment on accounts overdue. Job Duties Bill and Account Collectors locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts either by telephone or letter. If a customer has ...
Views: 915 - How Will You Pay The Health Care Bills For Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Connie LimonEven though pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also be very stressful, especially if you worry about how you will pay all the bills. Having a baby can be very costly. Extra expenses of prenatal care and preparing for arrival of baby can sometimes feel “overwhelming.” You and your baby ...
Views: 898 - What is the Commandment Regarding Marriage and Divorce? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Connie LimonGreat multitudes of people continued to follow after Jesus as he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. As the multitudes gathered with Jesus, he healed them of all their sicknesses. Then came the Pharisees tempting Jesus again and said to him: Is it lawful for ...
Views: 895 - The Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Connie LimonThere is numerous prescription and nonprescription medications currently available for suppression of cough symptoms in children. There is also reported adverse effects and over dosage associated with giving cough and cold preparations to children. Patients and parents need to learn about the ...
Views: 857 - What Exactly is a Medical Transcriptionist? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Connie LimonTo say the least about them, they are very special people who must possess the highest of ethics and morals. Medical Transcriptionists know more about a patient than anyone else except the physician…… Where do Medical Transcriptionists Work? Medical Transcriptionists are professionals working ...
Views: 857 - Help in Identifying Teens Who Are in Abusive Dating Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2007 from Connie LimonDo you suspect your teen is in an abusive dating relationship? Some teens feel that having a boyfriend or girlfriend proves their own worth. They may feel so strongly about having a relationship that a bad relationship is better than no relationship at all. Teens are also highly susceptible ...
Views: 851 - Artificial Sweeteners Safety - by Submitted on May 14, 2007 from Connie LimonPeople naturally like the sensation of “sweetness.” There are foods naturally sweet that contain important nutrients to support health. These include: • Fruit • Breast milk Other benefits of sweet foods include: • Offering a pleasurable addition to a meal or snack • Helping to mask ...
Views: 843 - Tips on how to Baby-Proof Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Connie LimonYour baby is now crawling, climbing and walking along the furniture. It is time now to get down on your hands and knees and take a look around at what baby is looking at and curious about. Crawl from room to room and pick up anything you see small or fragile that may fit into your baby’s hand ...
Views: 843 - About Eating Beans and lowering Cholesterol Levels - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Connie LimonTry eating one-half cup of cooked dry beans every day to help lower total cholesterol levels. An Agricultural Research Service study in North Dakota added to the already growing body of evidence that beans are healthy for the heart. The Agriculture Research Service is the U.S. Department of ...
Views: 841 - Children’s Educational Toys 6 to 12 Months: What’s Available? Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Connie LimonIn this series of articles I will give you a review of a variety of the educational toys for children 6 to 12 months of age available now. You can find these toys in toy shops and online nationwide. My First Word Touch and Feel This is a fun filled board book featuring: • Feel the squishy ...
Views: 833 - The Medical Transcriptionist’s Role with the Healthcare Record - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Connie LimonThe healthcare record is: • Chronological • Documents of a patient’s initial database • Initial evaluation • Identified problems and needs • Objectives of care • Prescribed treatment • Results The healthcare record belongs to the hospital, medical facility or office where it originated. It ...
Views: 820 - Drink One Hundred Percent Fruit Juice to Help Boost Intake of Fruits - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Connie LimonTry drinking 100 percent fruit juice as a way to boost your fruit intake to the recommended daily amounts. It is an easy way to increase intake of fruit. Fruit juices contain valuable sources of certain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. These unique compounds are only found in plants. ...
Views: 819 - How To Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Connie LimonNutrients and Supplements Iron is also a very important nutrient for pregnant women. During pregnancy you need 27 to 30 mg of iron every day. Iron is found in various kinds of foods. Iron from meat sources is more easily absorbed by the body than iron found in plant foods. Iron-rich food ...
Views: 795 - Mental Health: What Are Anxiety Disorders? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Connie LimonEveryone experiences anxiety at one time or another. It is a normal reaction to stress. Anxiety can “help” a person deal with tense situations in the office, to study harder for an exam or keep focused on important speeches and lectures. Anxiety helps one to cope. If anxiety becomes ...
Views: 794 - Tips on Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2007 from Connie LimonWhen blood pressure stays elevated over time it is called high blood pressure. The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. The dangers of high blood pressure include: • Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) • Increases risk of heart disease and stroke • Higher risk of ...
Views: 791 - How To Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2007 from Connie LimonSleep during pregnancy: During pregnancy your body will work hard to accommodate the new life. You might feel more tired than usual. Now, more than ever, it will be so important for you to get enough sleep. Sleeping comfortable may become more difficult as your baby gets bigger. Try lying ...
Views: 790 - Vacation Ideas: The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Connie LimonThe Memorial and Museum was created to honor those killed, those survived and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The Memorial and Museum is located at 620 North Harvey Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Alfred P. Murrah ...
Views: 788 - Gene Variation Slowing Metabolism of Caffeine May Play a Role for Increase Risk of Heart Attack in Some Individuals - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Connie LimonDrinking coffee and the increase risk of having a heart attack has been under debate for a long time. Some researchers say the risk lies within your genes, and one particular variation in a gene can slow metabolism of caffeine and increase the risk of heart attack. Coffee is the most commonly ...
Views: 786 - Celiac Disease: Managing Sensitivity to Gluten - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Connie LimonAn inflammatory condition called celiac disease can occur when people who are genetically predisposed to the disease eat wheat. The Celiac Disease Foundation estimates that one out of 133 people in the United States have celiac disease. Celiac disease runs in families. There is no medication ...
Views: 776 - Convenient And Nutritious Snack Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Connie LimonCrunchy Snacks Great-tasting, crunchy snacks can be made from Garbanzos, lentils, dry peas and beans, according to Agricultural Research Service scientists and their university colleagues. They have created unique, healthful treats that can come in a variety of shapes, crisp bits and tubular ...
Views: 765 - The Latest Medical Transcription Tools in the Year of 2007 - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Connie LimonThe USB foot pedal and transcriber software is the latest in medical transcription industry technology. This of course replaces the desktop transcriber and floor foot pedal that used a cassette tape for recording and playing physician dictation. Headset with earphones is still used. The ...
Views: 760 - Can Older People Get Asthma? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Connie LimonMany people who develop asthma as adults had breathing problems as children. Asthma is a breathing problem that can start at any age. There are also people who have asthma as children and it goes away as they grow older. It may come back later in life. Some people get asthma for the first ...
Views: 760 - Maintaining Control In The Classroom Is A Key To Success As A Substitute Teacher - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Connie LimonOne of your greatest responsibilities working as a substitute teacher is to maintain control of the classroom. Some of your days will only be maintaining control of the classroom. Preparation for this task is essential for successful classroom control. This preparation includes: • The way ...
Views: 758 - Three Simple Steps toward Breast Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Connie LimonThree main lifestyle habits lay the foundation for breast cancer prevention. They include: • Staying physically active • Limiting alcohol • Eating right The evidence so far tells us healthy eating and regular exercise really does contribute to breast cancer prevention. Plus, if you limit ...
Views: 732 - How to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Habits for Healthier Hearts - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Connie LimonProbably the number one rule to follow is being a good example of living a healthy lifestyle in front of your kids. Actions do speak louder than words. Living healthy lifestyles creates healthier hearts and helps to prevent heart disease. Work on getting the entire family active and plan ...
Views: 714 - Tips on Choosing Quality Child Care Facilities - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Connie LimonChoosing the type of care that is best for your child can seem like a fulltime job by itself. There are many options available. Among them are: • Child Care Centers • Family Child Care • In-home Caregivers • Care Provided by Relatives, Friends and Neighbors It is ...
Views: 707 - A Few Facts About Vitamin Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Connie LimonVitamins play an integral role to a healthy life. They provide essential nutrients. It is advisable to get all vitamins from the food you eat. However, millions of people all over the world take supplemental vitamins as part of a daily healthy plan. Doctors may recommend supplements: • For ...
Views: 701 - Enjoying The Taste Of Fruits And Vegetables As If From Faraway Places - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Connie LimonIf you enjoy food from all over the world, you don’t have to travel or visit your local ethnic restaurant to experience food from other countries. Consider the following tips to easily bring the taste of faraway places to your kitchen table: • Puree fruits and vegetables in a food processor to ...
Views: 689 - Healthy Holiday Tips - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Connie LimonThe holidays are often filled with lots of family, fun and food, lots of food. This extra food does not have to mean extra pounds. Holiday treats can fit into a healthy eating routine. Balance and moderation are two good things to keep in mind throughout the holidays. Balance and Moderation ...
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