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Jonni Good - EzineArticles.com Expert Author  

Jonni is a sculptor/writer/gardener who lives in Eastern Oregon. Many of her websites concern health-related issues, such as weight loss, sleep problems and yeast infections. Jonni has since retired from her "real" job and works full time as an author and Internet marketer - and works on her new sculpting website in her spare time.

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  • Unusual Peppers For Your Garden
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] One of the pleasures of growing vegetables in your own garden is the opportunity to try varieties that you can't find in the local supermarket. Even if you don't normally grow a separate vegetable garden, you might want to plant a few of these rare peppers among your flowers. The plants are attractive, and you'll experience heirloom tastes that you'll never be able to find outside your own garden.


  • Three Easy Paper Mache Paste Recipes
    [Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Most creative hobbies require the purchase of expensive art supplies or equipment. This is not true for paper mache sculpture, so anyone can enjoy this art form. More and more adult artists are discovering this medium because the resulting sculpture is as hard and durable as carved wood, but making a paper mache sculpture takes only a few dollars in supplies. This article gives three recipes for paper mache paste.


  • When Did "Calorie" Become a Dirty Word?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] During thousands of years of human existence we worried about getting enough calories, not about getting too many. Now, however, many of us are obsessed with the number of calories in every bite. We're fatter than ever before, even though there are major new industries dedicated to the production of low-fat, low-calorie food. Something has gone wrong. But what?


  • Why Walking Your Dog Will Make You Happier, Too
    [Pets:Dogs] Dogs can be remarkably inventive when it comes to thinking up devilish ways to destroy your home and garden if they don't get to exercise their bodies and minds. Bad behavior is often a result of boredom and a lack of exercise.


  • 9 Human Health Benefits of Dog Walking
    [Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Ask your dog what he wants to do most, and he'll tell you emphatically - he wants to go for a walk! Recent studies have shown that taking him out for his nightly jaunt is good for you, too.


  • How Your Dog Can Keep You Motivated to Exercise
    [Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Your dog should definitely be included in your fitness program if you ever gave up on an exercise program in the past. It is very common for people to begin a new exercise program filled with all sorts of enthusiasm and commitment that they simply couldn't maintain for very long. Believe it or not, your dog could make all the difference.


  • How Your Dog Can Help Lower Your Stress
    [Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Recent research has found that interacting with your dog, especially when you take him for his daily walk, can reduce your stress level by lowering the level of cortisol in your body. We all have too much stress in our lives. This article shows you how spending a few minutes a day with your dog can make you feel happier and healthier.


  • Why Walking Your Dog is Good For You, Too
    [Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Recent studies have shown that one of the best ways to stay fit is to take your pooch for a daily walk. Because you're doing all that exercise for your dog, and not just for yourself, you stay committed to your fitness program long after other people have given up on their gym memberships or hidden their home exercise equipment in the garage.


  • Your Canine Fitness Partner Will Keep You on Track
    [Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Have you ever wondered why is it so hard to do the things that we know are good for us, like eating right and getting enough exercise? This article shows you how to get your pooch to help you exercise - and why walking with your dog will keep you committed to your own exercise program.


  • Using Paper Mache Crafts to Help Kids Learn
    [Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] With school budgets in trouble almost everywhere, the art classes are usually the first to go. To many people, arts and crafts seem like "extras" that are fun for kids, but don't really add to the child's knowledge. This is unfortunate, because craft projects can really bring a school subject to life. These inexpensive paper mache projects can be used at home to help your kids learn.


  • Artists - Three Free Tools For a Successful Blog
    [Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Traffic-Building] Whether you're an artist or an internet marketer, the first thing to do before even starting a blog is choosing the keywords your blog will be based on. You should do this before buying a domain name, before setting up your blog, and before writing your first post. This article shows you three free online tools to make choosing keywords easier.


  • Fall is Peony Planting Time
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] If you have peonies in your garden that put out too few blooms in the spring, they may be asking to be moved this fall. Overhanging trees can block out the sunlight that they need to build up the energy for next year's flowers. And if you don't have any peonies in your garden yet, September is the best time to purchase and plant them.


  • Replace a Hedge With Fruit Trees
    [Home-Improvement:Landscaping-Outdoor-Decorating] So you want privacy, but you don't want the muss and fuss of trimming a hedge, or the expense of building a privacy fence. Is there an alternative? Yes there is. And this alternative not only looks good and provides summer screening from neighbors - it also tastes good and reduces your food bill!


  • Artists - Tips For Your New Blog
    [Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] If you're an artist and want to connect with people online, you know that it's time to start up a blog. However, as with any creative enterprise, there are some important things you should consider before you begin.


  • Meet the Bassets - Four Dog Breeds
    [Pets:Dogs] We all know the Basset Hound, that low-slung, elongated hound with ears that often reach the ground. But most people don't know that the Basset family has three other members - the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. This article introduces you to the less well-known members of the Basset family.


  • Can Your Child Catch an Illness From Your Dog?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Humans and dogs have lived together for thousands of years, and during that time several germs and parasites have learned to cross the species barrier. This means that some illnesses can pass from dogs to humans, and vice-versa. The following article discusses the most common illnesses that children can catch from their pets.


  • What to Expect When You're Expecting Puppies
    [Pets:Dogs] New puppies are an exciting proposition. Most of the time, the puppies will be born without incident, and the new mom will instinctively know how to take care of them. However, you can help to make sure that both mom and babies are healthy and safe.


  • Spice Up Picture Frames With Painted Burlap
    [Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] You can brighten up a room quickly with your kids' drawings or inexpensive prints, just by putting them in discount frames. If you want to take it one more step, you can personalize the look with a few square feet of custom-colored burlap, and make your new framed collection really zing.


  • Home-Churned Butter For Old-Time Goodness
    [Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] You don't need a butter churn or special equipment to make butter at home. If you find a local cow who has access to good spring grass, you can make home-made butter that is far more flavorful than anything you can buy at the store.


  • How to Choose a Second Dog
    [Pets:Dogs] Before you bring home a second dog, be sure to have a heart-to-heart talk with your current dog. You'll have a much happier canine family if you take your first dog's wishes into account.


  • How to Control Tomato Hornworms
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] Tomato hornworms, the large caterpillars of the sphinx moth, can do extensive damage to the leaves and stems of our prize tomato plants. Fortunately, we have several natural allies in our struggle against this leaf-eating pest.


  • Copper Cookware - Choosing the Right Copper Pans For Your Kitchen
    [Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Good copper cookware has many advantages for the serious cook, but these pots and pans do require more care to keep them looking and working their best. For people who really love to cook, the extra care is worth it. This article helps you choose which type of copper cookware is best for your kitchen.


  • Convertible Baby Cribs - 4 Tips Before You Buy
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Convertible baby cribs grow with your baby. They easily transform from a baby's crib to a toddler's bed or daybed. They can also be made into twin or full-sized beds with the addition of optional side rails.


  • What Kind of Dog is Benji?
    [Pets:Dogs] Benji was the name of a canine character in several very popular movies. The dogs that played Benji were so cute, and so intelligent, that it's natural for many people to want to own a dog just like him. So - what kind of dog is Benji, anyway?


  • Is it an Easy Diet? 3 Important Things to Look For in a Weight Loss Plan
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Almost anyone would agree that it makes more sense to eat foods that satisfy your hunger than to eat foods that leave you hungering for more. It also makes sense to eat the foods that contribute to good health. And most importantly, if you want to start a diet that you can actually stick with as long as you need to, you'd have to agree that "the easier, the better." Simplicity can be one of the key secrets to successful weight loss. This article explains why.


  • Portion Control - Just Part of the Dieting Equation
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Portion control is only part of the dieting equation, because eating the wrong foods, even in the "right" quantities, can still keep those fat cells locked down tight. And eating too little can actually force your body to regain any weight you lose -plus a few pounds extra - as soon as you stop starving yourself. That's why eating the right foods, in the right quantities, is the true secret of healthy weight loss.


  • Easy Paper Mache Recipe
    [Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] This simple paper mache recipe uses inexpensive ingredients, but you can use this recipe to make beautiful masks, sculptures, banks and wall hangings. Paper mache may be cheap, but it's not just for kids!


  • Gastric Bypass Surgeries And Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is one of the illnesses often associated with obesity. Gastric bypass surgery may help, but many are concerned that it may not be a good option of women who want to start a family.


  • Do Your Genes Make You Fat?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Heredity has always been suspected of playing a role in weight gain. When weight studies were performed among families, they showed a suspicious trend of obesity, especially during middle age. About a decade ago, a gene was discovered that plays an important part in regulating weight.


  • Adjustable Beds May Improve Sleep Apnea Symptoms
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Adjustable beds may provide some relief for the symptoms of sleep apnea. This article reviews the benefits of this form of alternative treatment.


  • Depression - A Serious Risk After Gastric Bypass Surgery
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] All surgeries have risks, and gastric bypass surgeries are no exception. One of the most common but least often discussed complications of weight loss surgery is clinical depression.


  • Tips For Dining Out After Gastric Bypass Surgery
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The diet after Gastric Bypass surgery drastically changes your eating habits, but most people are able to adapt quite well at home. Unfortunately, eating out can sometimes be challenging. These tips will help.


  • Antidepressants For The Treatment Of Binge Eating
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Binge eating, food obsessions and depressions are sometimes an indication of poor nutrition. When antidepressants are given for the treatment of binge eating, it makes sense to take steps to improve your diet to improve your overall health.


  • How to Draw - Some Tips for Young Artists
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] If you learned how to draw the alphabet, and are able to write a sentence that other people can read, you can learn how to draw. It just takes lots of practice, and some guidance from people who have learned a few tricks. In a way it's a lot like learning to play baseball.


  • Popular Fad Diets - Why They Can Make You Sick
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you go on one of the popular fad diets, you want to make sure you don't want to throw away your fat clothes because within just a few weeks after going off the diet you'll weigh more than you did when you started. And that's the least of your worries.


  • A Child's Hula Hoop Contest Brought This Neighborhood Together
    [Kids-and-Teens] Fond memories of a hula hoop contest 'way back when.' Sometimes, it doesn't matter who wins and who loses - it's all about the fun.


  • Your Post-Gastric Bypass Diet - What You Should Expect
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] After gastric bypass surgery it is imperative to monitor what you take into your new, smaller stomach. Therefore, you will be given a post gastric bypass diet to follow, as recommended by your physician.


  • Illness And Impotence Make The Choice For Gastric Bypass
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] I was always a big kid growing up. My weight never bothered me. To me, every kid gets picked on for something and by the time my junior and senior years in high school came around the jokes about my weight had stopped and no one seemed to care any more.


  • Why Fast Weight Loss Isn't Just About Reducing Calories
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Most popular diets, especially the ones that claim to work for fast weight loss, depend on reduced calories to cause the fat to burn off. Many researchers have found that the fat almost never stays off when these 'well-balanced' low-calorie diets are used. However, there is an 'unbalanced' diet that has been shown to work for both fast and permanent weight loss, without making people hungry.


  • The 3-Day Diet - 3 Days of Misery for an Extra 5 Pounds of Fat
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] One popular internet fad diet is called the "3-day diet". The temporary nature of this diet lulls people into believing that it can't really hurt them in such a short time, and this may be true, as far as general health goes. However, because this is essentially a "very low calorie diet", it is almost guaranteed to add pounds to your butt and inches to your waistline. Before beginning this or any other low-calorie diet, you'd better go buy yourself a bigger pair of jeans.


  • Grass-Fed Beef - An Important Part Of A Healthy Diet
    [Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Grass-fed beef and lamb contain vitamins and special fatty acids that are good for our health, and that can also help us regulate our weight. For years obesity experts have been warning us against saturated fat found in red meats, but when the animals are raised exclusively on grass, these fats can actually help you lose weight, strengthen your immune system, and yes, protect you against heart disease.


  • Important Information that Most Weight Loss Programs Ignore
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Why it's important to choose a weight loss program that takes the fat-storing properties of insulin resistance into account. Successful, healthy diets restrict the refined carbohydrates that cause excess fat buildup and illnesses associated with the metabolic syndrome.


  • Modern Diets Cause 'Diseases of Civilization'
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Weston A. Price discovered that refined, processed foods cause tooth decay, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and can reduce immunity to common illnesses. Traditional foods protect against the Diseases of Civilization caused by modern industrialized food.


  • The Cabbage Soup Diet - Why It Doesn't Work
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The cabbage soup diet helps you lose weight fast, but soon after it's over you'll weight more than you started. That result is almost guaranteed. You get fatter, and it can even make you sick.


  • 6 Popular Weight Loss Tips That Don't Work
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Weight loss is not as simple as many articles would have you believe. In fact, some of the most common tricks and tips simply don't work. Find our why.


  • Grapefruit - Is it Really a Magic Weight Loss Food?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] The grapefruit diet is, in reality, a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet - but with a twist. It is also low in calories, which is not necessarily a good thing. I'll talk about why, and suggest safer alternatives for long-term weight loss, near the end of this article.


  • One of Nature's Perfect Weight Loss Supplements
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] One nutritional supplement that is truly effective in helping people lose weight is cod liver oil. The vitamins in fish oils can help protect against many of the illnesses associated with insulin resistance, which are now classified under the term 'metabolic syndrome.'


  • Fad Diets - They're Fast, But Are They Safe?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Most fad diets qualify as low-calorie or very low calorie diets, and they may not be safe even for a few days. Research has shown that some of the common side effects, like depression, may even get worse after the diet is over.


  • Choosing Between Diet Plans - Do Any of Them Really Work?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] If the way to lose weight is so darn simple, why are so many of us overweight? Do diet plans that rely on reducing your calories and increasing your exercise really work? This article introduces you to a surprising 'secret' about low-calorie diets that scientists have known since 1917.


  • Liposuction - A Risky Alternative for Quick Weight Loss
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Liposuction is performed thousands of times a year, but it's a risky alternative for quick weight loss. The risks are discussed in this article, plus a short description of the most popular forms of liposuction procedures.


  • 3 Easy Weight Loss Tips for a Healthier New Year
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Try these three easy weight loss tips to remove some of those unwanted pounds. You'll get fast initial weight loss to keep you motivated, and the changes to your diet will help keep those pounds off for good.


  • Natural Weight Loss Tip - Eat Slower
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] You've heard for years that you should eat slower if you want to lose weight. But does it really matter all that much? Yes, and I'll show you why.


  • Burn More Fat by Breathing Deeper
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Can something as simple as breathing make a difference in how many calories your body burns? Yes, and there are at least two reasons why plain old oxygen can help you burn more fat and lose more weight.


  • Natural Portion Control with Higher Quality Foods
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] One way to naturally eat less is to eat better food. By "better" I mean food that has more nutrition, more vitamins, and more of the basic building blocks of health. Poor quality food can make you want more - and this will lead to unwanted fat. This article explains why.


  • How to Find Free Diet Programs Online
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Some of the best free diet plans come from the pioneers of natural healing and naturopathy. Their diets were built on solid scientific evidence, and work as well now as they did when they were first written.


  • Why Your Diet Plan Takes a Holiday on Thanksgiving and Christmas
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Let's face it - it's almost impossible to stay on your diet during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Now there may be a natural explanation for those extra holiday pounds.


  • Who Succeeds at Long-Term Weight Loss?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The folks who lose their excess pounds and manage to stay thin over a long period of time, have a number of things in common. This article shows you how to increase the odds of winning the battle for long-term weight loss.


  • Real Mexican Food - It May Be Different From What You Expect
    [Food-and-Drink] Everyone in the US has spent many enjoyable meals in the local Mexican restaurants in their town or city, but if you live in Mexico or make an extended visit, you'll find some delightfully tasty dishes you never experienced back home.


  • Tips for Losing Weight After Pregnancy
    [Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Every woman gains weight when she's pregnant, and many women lose all the extra pounds soon after the baby is born. For others, though, every new child adds an additional 10 to 25 pounds that seems almost impossible to get rid of.


  • Puerto Escondido - for Surfing, Hiking, Learning, and Living Well
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Puerto Escondio, in Oaxaca, Mexico, is home to over 20,000 people. Thousands more visit each year to catch the gigantic waves off Zicatela Beach. Others come for the hiking, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, and learning opportunities - and for the friendly, laid-back atmosphere.


  • The Real Skinny on Diet Pills
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Appetite suppressants, fat burners and fat binders (or blockers) are becoming increasingly popular as America continues to gain weight. Learn about these drugs in this article.


  • Fine Art for Baby - The Unique Gift a Baby Will Never Outgrow
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Although art and wall decor may not be the first thing we think of for a baby shower , it's a fun present to give because no one else will have thought of it. If you choose a quality piece of artwork - which can be surprisingly inexpensive if you buy direct from the artist - your gift will continue to give pleasure to the child for many years.


  • Think Thin - It's More Than Just Wishful Thinking
    [Insurance:Health] We all wish for things, sometimes. We all need to let our "inner child" express herself occasionally, but wishful thinking doesn't help us lose weight. Only true change in diet and lifestyle will do that.


  • Canine Parvovirus - A Serious Cantagious Disease In Dogs
    [Pets:Dogs] Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as 'parvo,' is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals.


  • Are You Ready To Show Your Crafts at Trade Shows?
    [Business] If you're ready to start selling your crafts nationally, gift shows are the way to go. Trade shows are attended by shop owners on the lookout for new and innovative gift items to add to their inventory.


  • Common Household Products Can Poison Your Dog
    [Pets:Dogs] Household cleaning products and chemicals you use every day in the garage can cause illness or death to your beloved dog.


  • Petite Substitutes for Petunias in the Annual Border
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] If you're tired of petunias, here are three of my favorite low-growing plants that thrive in areas where petunias are often planted.


  • Sleep Apnea - It's Not Just Loud Snoring
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Do you snore, or do you sleep with someone who snores so loudly that you can't get any sleep? It's time to see a doctor to find out if sleep apnea is to blame.


  • Botulism - The Rare But Potentially Fatal Foodborne Illness
    [Health-and-Fitness] During home canning season, it pays to know as much as possible about botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by poorly-prepared food.


  • Selling Your House? Simple Gardening Tasks Can Help
    [Real-Estate:Selling] The item that is seen first by every potential buyer that drives by your house is your front lawn and garden. Spending some extra time on your landscaping can make a big difference in how long it takes to sell.


  • Fix it and Flip it - How I Lost Money on Real Estate
    [Finance] I lost money in real estate because of expensive remodeling jobs, until I wised up and paid attention to all the free advice from professional house flippers. Even if you're just fixing up your house for yourself, and you don't intend to sell quickly, it still pays to pay attention to their advice.


  • First-Time Buyers - Why You Should Spend Less Than You Can Afford for Your New House
    [Finance] It just doesn't pay to set yourself up for the heartbreak of foreclosure. Try to ignore the positive, bubbling marketing efforts of your mortgage broker and find a house you can truly afford, even if you don't get that raise next year.


  • The Case for Buying a Small House
    [Real-Estate:Buying] This author loves small houses, and shows you the many financial reasons why small may be beautiful when it comes to buying a house.


  • Frugal Living Tip - Giving Yourself A Reason To Save Money
    [Finance:Personal-Finance] This simple frugal living tip could help you reach your goal of financial independence and a debt-free life.


  • Why Poor Nutrition Reduces Your Weight Loss Will-Power
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] According to Rudolph Steiner, our ability to make good decisions and then follow through with them is determined, in part, by the quality of the food we eat. That's one of the reasons why it's so hard to stick with our commitment to lose weight when we simply try to eat less, without considering the value of the food we eat.


  • Yeast Infections - Why High-Sugar Diets Are Sometimes to Blame for Chronic Yeast Infections
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] It has been known for some time that a high-sugar diet, or a diet high in simple carbohydrates like white bread and pasta, can contribute to chronic yeast infections.


  • Yogurt - A Natural and Safe Home Remedy for Vaginal Yeast Infections
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] The most common home remedy for vaginal yeast infections is non-sweetened yogurt that contains active bacteria.


  • Do You Wake Up at 2 AM? Is it Depression? Or Is It-?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Next time you wake up too early, don't be too quick to blame it on depression. Instead, think about what you ate and drank last night. By finding the real cause of your insomnia, you may be able to save yourself a trip to the doctor - and give yourself an excuse to make some healthy changes in your diet at the same time.


  • Why High Blood Sugar is Dangerous, Even if You Aren't Diabetic
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] A recent study discovered that non-diabetics are also at much higher risk of heart disease and other fatal illnesses if their blood sugar levels are above normal. Just one more reason why we need to watch our weight and cut back on sugar and simple carbs. It isn't just about looking good - it's about staying healthy.


  • Is Wu-Long (Oolong) Tea Really Better Than Green Tea for Weight Loss?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Is wu-long tea really a fat-burning miracle? There are so many wild and unsupported claims about foods and herbs that are supposed to help you lose weight. So it's rather refreshing to find that wu-long tea, which is being touted as the new weight loss miracle, actually has some scientific studies that back up the claims.


  • How To Lose Weight For Free-And Thumb Your Nose At The Diet Industry
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Yes, you can lose weight for free, even though the diet industry makes millions (if not billions) of dollars every year. While some weight loss products and plans do have very enticing ads, you don't need to spend your money. Here are just a few tips for losing weight for free, without spending extra money on special "diet" products.


  • Tips For Preventing Vaginal Yeast Infections
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Of the 17 different things that can trigger vaginal yeast infections, heat and moisture are two of the most important factors that we can control, outside of the food we eat. Most people can prevent vaginal yeast infections by eating right and staying dry.


  • Ferrets as Pets – Is This The Right Pet For You?
    [Pets] The ferret is the third most popular pet in the United States according to the pet industry, in spite of the fact that it's illegal to own one in California, one of our most populous states. You may be thinking of getting a ferret yourself. Just don't make the mistake of assuming that this curious, independent critter is anything like any other pet you've ever known.


  • Is Your Itchy Genital Infection Yeast or Bacteria?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] If you currently have something strange going on in your genital area, you may have a common type of infection. Yeast and bacteria are the usual suspects, and the symptoms of these different types of infection are so similar that it is often difficult to make a proper diagnosis without your doctor's help.


  • Vaginal and Male Yeast Infections-Why Antifungal Herbs Might Make Things Worse
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] It seems natural to assume that the remedies recommended for the syndrome called "systemic yeast infection" will also work for your vaginal yeast infection or male yeast infections. However, there is no proof that this is true, and there are good reasons to believe that the antifungal herbs can actually make things worse for you. Find out why before you buy any of these herbs.


  • Thinking About Gastric Bypass Surgery? Your Health Insurance Probably Requires Preauthorization
    [Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Gastric bypass surgery is expensive, so most patients considering this procedure will look to their health insurance policy to cover at least part of the cost. Some insurance policies will not cover any obesity-related treatments, but those that will pay for weight loss surgery almost always require preauthorization. This means that your insurance company will probably ask for medical records, a treatment plan, and perhaps a letter from your primary doctor and surgeon to show that you meet their criteria for benefits.


  • Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms-Don't Let Them Stop You From Kicking Your Sugar Habit
    [Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The one thing that stops the more people from committing to a sugar-free diet than any other cause is the fear of sugar withdrawal symptoms. Don't let that stop you - sugar addiction's withdrawal symptoms, compared to many other addictive substances, are quite mild, so giving up an addiction to sugar and other refined carbs is fairly easy. It's staying "clean" afterwards that's hard.


  • Candidiasis Hypersensitivity (Systemic Candida) – Is It Really a Fraud
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] This diagnosis of Candidiasis Hypersensitivity earned a spot on the Quackwatch.com "Top 10 Health Fraud" list. Yet thousands of people are absolutely convinced that a long list of generalized symptoms, for which their medical doctor has no remedy, are caused by Candida yeast. Could the suggested herbal remedies actually make vaginal yeast infections worse?


  • Your First Trade Show – Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes
    [Business:Small-Business] Getting ready for your first trade show is both exciting and stressful. You have enormous hopes that your display will bring in tons of orders and new business, but you’ve seen similar companies land on their butts at a trade show. To get the most out of your first show, avoid these 5 common beginner's mistakes.


  • Three Popular Weight Loss Herbs – Do They Really Work?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Some herbal remedies for weight loss have been popular for years. But before you run out and buy a weight loss herb, be sure to find out if it really works – and if it's even safe.


  • 3 Potentially Dangerous Yeast Infection Myths
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] A yeast infection is such a common problem that many people almost take them for granted. However, some misinformation has been passed between so many people, and written up on so many websites, that they have turned into “common knowledge.” Don’t make important health decisions based on these myths.


  • Why Do You Get Chronic Yeast Infections?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] In almost all cases, if the chronic yeast infections are not caused by an underlying illness, a few simple changes in diet or daily habits will keep the infections from coming back. But you may need to become a "private" detective to find out the exact cause of your infections.


  • What Is A Yeast Infection?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Candida albicans yeast is a tiny fungus that can cause the common symptoms of a yeast infection. These infections can show up anywhere on the body, including the vagina, the mouth, male genitals, under the breasts and in the armpits, and even under your nails. Many diaper rashes are also caused by yeast.


  • When Yeast Infections Can Be Dangerous
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Candida yeast is the cause of male yeast infections, oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and rashes on the skin. Yeast's ability to adapt and become drug resistant has caused considerable alarm among the medical profession, and scientists around the world are looking for a cure or a vaccine, because some yeast infections can be dangerous. In fact, Candida infections kill up to 10,000 people in the United States each year.


  • Yeast Infections and Antibiotics
    [Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] The leading cause of a yeast infection is the use of antibiotics. These drugs kill off bacteria that usually keep the yeast in check. The yeast population then grows too quickly for your immune system to control it.


  • Oral Yeast Infection - Thrush
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Oral yeast infections are usually treated with antibiotics that require a prescription. Most symptoms go away soon after beginning an antifungal medication, and if the infection is mild enough, it may even go away on its own.


  • 3 Tips to Prevent Yeast Infections
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Two out of three women who get vaginal yeast infections get another one – sooner, or later. And diaper rash, oral thrush and male yeast infections, which are all caused by the same organism, Candida albicans, also come back fairly regularly. So, once you get rid of your yeast infection, how do you keep it from coming back?


  • 3 Natural Appetite Suppressants
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] It sounds like a pipe-dream, but there are at least three natural appetite suppressants that have actually been proven to work, at least for some people.


  • Male Yeast Infections
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] A male yeast infection is caused by the same organism that causes vaginal yeast infections in women, oral thrush, and diaper rash – Candida albicans.


  • Obesity and Yeast Infections - What's the Connection
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are two reasons why overweight women get more vaginal yeast infections, and why both men and women who weight too much can get skin rashes and oral thrush, which are both caused by Candida albicans yeast.


  • Do Natural Yeast Infection Cures Really Work?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Do natural remedies work? Yes, sometimes they do. But you need far more information than that before you make an intelligent, informed choice about treating your vaginal yeast infection.


  • Do You Really Have a Vaginal Yeast Infection?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Do you really have a vaginal yeast infection? A surprising number of women who think they have all the common symptoms of this condition really have an infection caused by something other than yeast.


  • What Causes Yeast Infections?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Yeast infections send more women to the doctor than just about any other cause. Unfortunately, many women have to keep going back to the doctor because the infection returns. Most women would agree - it's not enough to get rid of your current infection.


  • Common Yeast Infection Symptoms
    [Womens-Interests] Learn the common symptoms of yeast infections, and find out about the other conditions that look like yeast infections, but are actually much more serious.


  • Vaginal Yeast Infections - The Facts
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] The symptoms of vaginal yeast infections are very similar to other conditions that are caused by bacteria and parasites. While yeast infections are not usually dangerous in women with intact immune systems, a bacterial infection can cause permanent damage to your reproductive organs, and must be treated promptly.


  • Weight Control Diet Success - Part Four
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Have you noticed that stress and anxiety make it harder for you to think clearly? And that you tend to eat more when you're stressed or thinking about unhappy experiences? Stress and anxiety can play a big role in weight control problems, and can make it almost impossible to stay on your diet.


  • Weight Control Diet Success - Part Three
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] How do you take charge of your eating choices, instead of letting your food cravings make your choices for you? By following these 7 important steps.


  • Weight Control Diet Success - Part Two
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Setting yourself up for weight control diet success takes more than just trying one more diet. Choosing the right diet is important, but even before you do that, it’s a good idea to take an honest look at why you eat too much in the first place.


  • Weight Control Diet Success - Part One
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you’re thinking about starting another weight control diet, don’t worry about whether or not you have the “right” attitude. You can change your diet, your health, and your life.


  • 4 Important Tips for Choosing a Diet Meal Plan
    [Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you’re searching for a diet meal plan that you can live with long enough to lose weight, take a look at these four important tips before heading to the bookstore. The right book can help you get motivated for a lifelong change in eating habits.


  • 3 Reasons Why Little Dogs Need to Go For a Daily Walk
    [Pets:Dogs] Many people believe that little dogs don’t need to go for a walk, because "they get enough exercise in the yard." But the truth is, little dogs really do need to go on walks every day, just like their bigger cousins.


  • 7 Dog Health Benefits from Leash Training Your Dog
    [Pets:Dogs] Learn about 7 important dog health benefits from leash training your dog. He'll be happier, and healthier, and the exercise and weight loss could add as much as two years to his life.


  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Gastric Bypass Surgery
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common, chronic disease associated with obesity. While obstructive sleep apnea is commonly associated with obese men, it affects a broad cross-section of the population. Because dietary control has not been successful for long-term treatment of OSA, many doctors are referring their patients for gastric bypass surgery.


  • 4 Important Questions to Ask Yourself before Buying Real Estate in Mexico
    [Real-Estate:Investing] If you’ve recently experienced the low stress and beautiful scenery of Mexico during your annual vacation, you will naturally begin to fantasize about buying a second home or retirement home south of the border. However, before you call a real estate agent in Cancun or Baja, there are 4 questions you should ask yourself. The answers will help you know if a casa in that quaint little village you remember will really be the answer to your dreams.


  • How the Dumping Syndrome Affects the Post Gastric Bypass Diet
    [Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] You will need to follow the post-gastric bypass diet carefully in order to get all the nutrients your body needs, even while eating very small quantities of food. This is not an easy task, especially when so many foods will bring on the nausea and diarrhea or the dumping syndrome.


  • Determining the Full Cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Find out if your health insurance covers the cost of gastric bypass surgery, including possible complications and any counseling or pre-treatment programs that are required by your obesity center.


  • Two Scientific Theories About Food Addiction - Are They Both Right
    [Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Scietists have several theories to explain food addiction. The decisions made by government agencies and individual counselors depend on which of these theories they accept.


  • Does a Pop-Up Display Make Sense for Your Next Trade Show?
    [Business:Small-Business] Does it make sense to spend the money for a custom trade show booth, or could you get by, (and make as many sales), with a less expensive portable pop-up display? Many exhibitors, both new and experienced, are opting for portable pop-up displays to save cost without sacrificing sales.


  • Carpet Cleaning Tips to Try Before Calling the Professional Carpet Cleaner
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] If you need to remove a carpet stain quickly, try one of these carpet cleaning tips. Be sure to test first on a hidden spot, and if in any doubt, call in a professional carpet cleaner.


  • Common Gastric Bypass Complications
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] All surgeries have risks, and gastric bypass surgery is no exception. This article looks at the most common complications of gastric bypass and gastric banding procedures.


  • Adoption - Still an Option for Teen Pregnancy
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] Adoption can be a good solution for both biological and adopting parents. Putting a child up for adoption allows the child’s birth mother to continue with schooling or career, and she has a chance to create a stable home life before taking on the responsibility of motherhood. At the same time, an infertile couple will have the opportunity to raise a child of their own.


  • Your Pregnancy Diet - Can it Reduce High Blood Pressure Risk
    [Insurance:Health] During pregnancy, a nutritious diet may reduce the risk of preeclampsia, which is the early stage of pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure). Although much more research is needed, calcium and antioxidants may help.


  • Looking for Gastric Bypass Alternatives
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Researchers hope to find an effective treatment for obesity with fewer side effects and complications than gastric bypass surgery.


  • Gastric Bypass – Choosing the Right Obesity Clinic Can Reduce Your Risk
    [Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Recent studies show the risks from gastric bypass may be higher than previously thought. You can reduce the risk by choosing the right obesity center for your surgery.


  • Are Pregnancy Tests Always Accurate?
    [Insurance:Health] How do pregancy tests actually work, and are they always right?


  • Teen Pregnancy - 3 Ways You Can Help
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Even though the rate of teen pregnancy is dropping in the United States, as many as 750,000 young women under the age of 18 could become pregnant this year. If you happen to know one of these girls or her partner, you may be in a position to offer the guidance and assistance that they need. Three suggestions are offered to help you help a teenage friend make difficult decisions concerning an unplanned pregnancy.


  • Serious Dog Urine Cleaning Products from a Surprising Source
    [Pets:Dogs] Find a serious dog urine cleaning product in a surprising place. It works better than the enzyme product you buy at the pet store, and costs far less.


  • Hoodia and Anatrim - Fact or Fiction?
    [Health-and-Fitness] Hoodia Gordonii may actually be the weight loss product we've been waiting for - but the products now on the market may not work as advertised. The owner of the patent on the active ingredient in this succulent plant from South Africa will not have a product for sale until 2008.


  • Get Help Choosing the Perfect Older Dog
    [Pets:Dogs] Let the people at your local animal shelter help you find the perfect pooch for your household.


  • Trade Show Display Associations Have Ideas You Can Use
    [Business] Trade show display association websites can help exhibitors find ideas for the next big show. This article lists valuable resources that will give you a competitive edge.


  • Help for Sugar Cravings
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Many people have asked me what foods they should eat in order to cut down on the sugar cravings. And in the past I've always had to say "I don't know." Now, maybe I can actually offer something more ...




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