Archive for August, 2011

The Five Best Summer Foods For Burning Fat

You are assuredly familiar with the old saying “You are what you eat.” This is commonly mentioned to warn people about eating a diet that can undermine your health. However, it can also mean that you will experience an improvement in your health based on what you eat. Consider that a much more positive approach […]

Can Massage Therapy Help Prevent Injuries?

Massage therapy is an ancient art and science dating back as far as 2000 BC. The popularity of massages has endured because it is a proven method of improving one’s physical health and emotional well being. Massage is the therapeutic manual manipulation of the body’s soft tissues. It not only is used to relax muscles […]

Energy Efficient Sauna Heaters Will Save You Money

Energy Efficient Sauna Heaters will save you money in the long run. The question is when we will have the right technology to run our saunas with solar power. There is a lot of talk about going green but efficient solar energy is simply not yet available. For now though we can rely on saunas […]

Wheelchair Accessibility For an Entryway: Ramps and Vertical Lifts

People with small mobility issues can usually manage one or two steps at an entryway. Those who use canes and walkers, for example, quickly become good at navigating small steps. Someone in a wheelchair, however, will most likely be unable to go up or down a single step without help. Even slightly elevated thresholds can […]

Maintaining Mobility on the Go

People who use wheelchairs or power chairs run the risk of becoming isolated out of fear of not being able to get around beyond their own homes. Ramps, handrails and other accessories in a home make it a safe and easy place to navigate. And some people stay at home rather than risk finding that […]

Bathroom Independence For People With Mobility Problems

Bathrooms are the site of most slips and falls in the home. Most fall-related injuries are suffered by those who are 65 and older, so there’s a special need for safety features in a bathroom when there are elderly people in the home or people who use things like canes, wheelchairs and walkers. Most people […]

Easy Ways to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home

Anyone can fall and become injured, but people 65 and older are at the highest risk. Over one-third of this group will fall each year, and unfortunately falls are the number one cause of injuries and accidental death for people in this age group. Falls are also the most common reason for hospitalizations because of […]

“Why Are My Partners Always Needy?”

Angelo had been married to Serena for 15 years before divorcing. In his marriage, Angelo was a caretaker, always trying to please Serena, always trying to get her approval and avoid her disapproval. Serena was a taker – handing responsibility to Angelo for her happiness and often angry with him when he didn’t do what […]

Cut and Paste Revising

I hate revising as much as the next guy. Regardless I can’t deny its value. To lessen the load, most writers come up with personal rules to make the process more streamlined. The “cut and paste” method is one of those. Literally, if one had heard this term, all they can think of is the […]

Four Editing Tips That Should Help Your Writing

For those who are not yet aware on how to write well, here’s what you need to know. Writing is not more on jotting down words that will construct your content. It is also important to know and go through the editing process. In this phrase, you will now have most of your time to […]