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Health

Lose Weight? Drink Black Coffee

October 14, 2009

This is good news for coffee drinkers!
Apart from the anti-oxidant benefit, drinking coffee boosts our metabolic rate.
Although it is a short term boost, said to be over the next four hours after your favorite cuppa, that morning cup of coffee helps to burn about 25 calories. If we look at a 700 calorie daily intake [...]

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Get that Pain off Your Back

October 11, 2009

Lower back pain can make a person miserable. Those who suffer from it know.
If you are one of those unfortunate majority, you must have tried many forms of treatments or therapies. You would also have received much well-intentioned advice from well meaning friends and even from strangers who have noticed you wincing in pain.
Well, here [...]

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Passion does not rot with age

October 10, 2009

I was introduced to passion fruit way back in the 70s.  During that time, you can buy them only in the highlands, Camerons.  I used to buy them back, mostly given away to friends and the balance to land in waste bins.  Now I wonder if any of my friends ever ate them or they [...]

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Fungus Treatment Tip for your Dog

October 6, 2009

My dog, who happens to be a scraggy looking fella had a problem. To us it was a problem, but to him, it was a very doggy thing – he has a very strong odor. Even though I have tried using the regular dog shampoo for his baths, the smell just would not go away.
Then [...]

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Herbs to avoid before surgery

October 4, 2009

Many people fail to inform their physicians the types of herbal supplements they are consuming prior to an operation. They inform their doctors only on what medications they are taking. This vital information of herbal supplements is often left out, as many people do not equate medicines with supplements.
Because of this non-disclosure, many patients actually [...]

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