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Debbie Mumm - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Debbie Mumm is a parent to 5 children, 2 of which were adopted from Russia. She is an Adoption Coach who gives talks on the plight of orphans. She runs a local Adoptive Parent Support group and one online. Due to allergies and asthma in her family she also became a health consultant for clean indoor air and good nutrition to improve health. She offers free evaluations of homes and their indoor air quality. ... [More]
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- 7 Travel Tips For Staying Healthy While on the Road
[Travel-and-Leisure] Traveling to new destinations can be exciting and fun. However, if you don't prepare yourself for the differences you will encounter you may end up feeling tired and achy. Here are the top seven tips for staying healthy and feeling good, no matter where your traveling adventures take you.
- How to Choose an Air Purifier
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] There are many types of Air Purification systems to choose from. Which one will help bring allergy relief? What do you look for in a quality air purifier?
- Living With Asthma & Allergies
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Go to any grade school or high school sporting event! Take a peek at the sideline bench and note how many inhalers you see. Did you know that the number one reason children miss school is asthma?
- 5 Things to Know About Mold
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Do you suspect that you have mold in your home? You are not alone. You may see dark spots on the floor or spores on the ceiling. You may notice a musty smell or damp carpet. Here is what you need to know about mold.
- The Healthy Way to Cook Veggies
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Eating vegetables is good for you. But the way you prepare them can destroy most of the nutrients your body craves. Some vitamins and minerals can be sensitive to heat from cooking. Microwaving is not the preferred method as it has not yet been determined how microwaving effects nutrients.
- Hang in There With International Adoption
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] They say that nothing is easy in life and with regard to an international adoption that is an understatement! From the first decision to adopt a child to the actual moment when you stand in the court and have the final decree announced that your child is legally yours, the road is filled with pitfalls and obstacles of the magnitude you never anticipated. 'Hang In There' will become your mantra.
- The Top 5 Motivation Tips for Those Who Hate to Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] You know those people that get up before dawn to exercise and the ones that work out for hours at the gym like its their part-time job? They seem to live for exercise! Maybe you are not one of them. Even those who hate to work out may come to learn to enjoy the benefits of exercise with these 5 easy exercise tips.
- One Dozen Tips for a Healthy Office
[Health-and-Fitness] You spend long hours at your office. How can you create an environment that is healthy and keeps you productive all day?
- 10 Easy to Find Super Health Foods
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] These ten health foods are some of the healthiest that fit within these three criteria. Are a good source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E and beta carotene. May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health conditions.
- Preparing for an Adoption Home Study
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] You want to adopt a child. One of the most important documents you will need is a Home Study. A qualified social worker will need to write it up. How do you find someone to do this?
- 7 Tips to Lose 10 Pounds in 5 Weeks!
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Need to lose weight in the next five weeks but don't like those pills, special diets and drinks? Here are 7 tips to lose 10 pounds in 5 weeks.
- Is it Easier for Celebrities to Adopt?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Many people wish they could adopt a child but are scared by the costs and the long process involved. Do celebrities have it easier when they choose to adopt an international child?
- Myths and Facts About Adopting Orphans
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] With over 100 Million orphans needing families, we need to set the record straight on Adoption. Studies show that most kids adopted from orphanages adjust wonderfully to new families and to their new lives. So what are the myths holding people back from adopting?
- What Becomes of Orphans in Other Countries?
[Home-and-Family] There are over 1.5 million orphaned children in the world. There are over 20,000 children living in American foster care. What happens to the children that never get adopted?
- Encouraging Positive Adoption Language
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] The way we talk and the words we choose say a lot about what we think and value. When we use positive adoption language, we say that adoption is a way to build a family just as birth is. Both are important, but not one more important than another.
- Can You Afford an Adoption?
[Home-and-Family] While many adoptions can be quite costly, there are financial programs and resources available to help you if you know where to look. Here are just a few programs to think about.
- Helping Your Adopted Child to Attach to You
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Your child is used to having caregivers... not a mother or father. You are simply a new caregiver initially. You will need to do things to prove you are different than the caregivers. You are now the PARENT.
- 7 Reasons to Adopt a Child
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] How many times have you seen a photo of an orphaned child and wish you could do something to help him/her? Not everyone is prepared to take in a child which is a lifetime responsibility. However, if you have ever thought of adoption, here are the 7 top reasons to adopt a child.
- 10 Stress Busters to Help Your Heart
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Are you at risk for a heart attack? Studies show that 50% of people who have heart attacks do not have high cholesterol. Studies also show that emotional stresses can increase heart attack risk. Here are 10 stress-busters to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Seven Steps Towards an Allergy Free Home
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] There are some simple things you can do to start creating an allergy-free home. These seven tips will not cost you money and will probably find you saving money when allergies lessen.
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