Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a burning sensation in the middle of your chest that gets worse when you bend over or lie down. It usually occurs after eating and at night. It is caused by reflux. Reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the food pipe (esophagus), causing inflammation. Illness is considered when symptoms occur more than 2 […]
Learning Alternatives: Which one is for you?
Introduction “Good morning, students,” Crabapple greeted de M standing front and center of the orderly classroom. A crowd of over 30 students responded, “Good morning, M’s Crabapple.” She continued, “First we’ll take roll.” She then proceeded to call and tag each student as they responded, “present.” The following was an explanation of the proposed lessons for the day. Blackboard work […]
Three New Tricks to Boost Sales Performance: From a Former Sales Trainer’s Casebook
Years ago in Australia, I worked as a consultant trainer for a top problem solver to solve the underperforming Australian end of a major consumer electronics marketing operation. I worked with them for three years, twice a year, traveling the country, 4 states, doing their sales training. The first trip was easy, basic technical things, and it is still being […]
The magic spice in the complex stew of parenting
I’m not a parent, but I’ve always been interested in what separates the good guys from the bad. There is no single factor, of course. Love is important but you don’t have to look far to see that it’s not enough. Love is expressed in many ways. Some are healthy and some are not. What else than love makes someone […]
Carbon Monoxide: What You Don’t Know Can Harm You
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a serious public health problem. More than 10,000 are poisoned by carbon monoxide and need medical treatment each year; more than 500 people in the US die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. CO is found in the fumes produced whenever you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas stoves, […]
Child Psychology – Every Stage Counts
Understanding a child’s mind is not rocket science. Much patience and compassion are required to deal with these gentle minds. Child psychology is a branch that falls within clinical psychology. It focuses on children through the process of evaluating and observing their behavior as well as their overall development. It is an influential period and every stage of a child’s […]
Larry Laverty: the story of an actor
If you look at the early lives of the Hollywood actors we hear about all the time, you’ll notice a pattern. Most of them started living their lives differently from the rest of us from a young age. Larry Laverty is a perfect example. Born in Berkeley, California and raised in nearby Oakland, Laverty was a gifted student in school, […]
Some important points to consider when buying children’s toys
As a father, he would have given various toys to his children on numerous occasions such as birthdays and festivals. It’s no surprise that kids today have a plethora of toys to play with. They don’t think twice about asking their parents for the same version of a toy over and over again. Are you looking for a toy for […]
Some awesome gifts for kids
Selecting the right gifts for children is much more difficult than you think! With the constant introduction of new cartoon characters, children change their favorite characters on a daily basis. One day they’re in love with SpongeBob and another day they’re obsessed with Dora the Explorer. With children’s likes and dislikes constantly changing, staying on top of current cartoon trends […]
Can sleeping on the floor help your back?
Surely you already know that the average person sleeps about 8 hours a day. That’s a third of your life right there. Doesn’t it make sense then that we should give some thought to how we sleep? If you have been suffering from back pain, have you considered that it could be a result of how you sleep, how you […]