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		<title>Old vs New Forms of Advertising</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 02:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re running a small business, you have probably noticed advertising is changing. This is because media, the way people receive their information, is changing rapidly. More people are getting their news online rather than reading newspapers, and the ability to digitally record television shows means less people are viewing commercials. Surprisingly, radio commercials actually [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sign5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-343" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="sign5" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sign5.jpg" alt="sign5" width="233" height="176" /></a>If you&#8217;re running a small business, you have probably noticed advertising is changing. This is because media, the way people receive their information, is changing rapidly. More people are getting their news online rather than reading newspapers, and the ability to digitally record television shows means less people are viewing commercials. Surprisingly, radio commercials actually still going strong, but the internet is the most rapidly growing frontier in advertising. Most businesses who want to compete in today&#8217;s market are learning that they have to utilize the internet to capture the shorter attention spans of today&#8217;s consumers. In this faster-paced world potential customers lose interest quickly if you don&#8217;t reach them on their level, so it&#8217;s important to advertise in a way that captures their attention.</p>
<p>On the other hand, some of the old, tried and true methods still work quite well. One such example is LED signs like the ones sold at <a title="Go to http://www.brightledsigns.com/scrolling-led-signs.html" href="http://www.brightledsigns.com/scrolling-led-signs.html" target="_blank">http://www.brightledsigns.com/<wbr>scrolling-led-signs.html</wbr></a>. While a sign may seem like a simple idea, that is actually the point. Imagine the traffic that passes your business every day &#8211; whether it&#8217;s automobile traffic or pedestrians, there are probably quite a few people passing by on any given day. With a plain cardboard sign you probably won&#8217;t attract much attention to your business, but a bright and professional-looking LED sign is sure to be noticed by everyone who comes near it. This sign will convey, in a few words (or perhaps a picture) what your business is about. The strong visual element will stick in the minds of your audience, and they will remember your business when they need your type of products or services. This type of advertising is simple, but it is still very effective. For a one-time investment, rather than paying an employee to promote your business or renting ad space somewhere, you will have a great form of advertising that lasts for years to come. Ordering a sign is a simple process. You can find all the information and view samples <a title="website" href="http://www.brightledsigns.com">at their website</a>, and have your new sign shipped straight to you. It even comes with a delivery guarantee and a one year warranty for peace of mind.</p>
<p>Naturally, a newer form of advertising is social media. This is becoming an important way for businesses to advertise, because people spend so much time on sites like Facebook and Twitter nowadays. Unfortunately, if you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re doing, you may need to hire an employee to manage your social media accounts. Obviously this will turn into a much more expensive method of <a title="marketing" href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/avidan/2012/05/10/the-10-most-important-marketing-trends-according-to-sir-martin-sorrell/">marketing</a>, as opposed to a one-time investment like well placed signs. It is very effective, but it can be expensive and time-consuming to navigate. These types of options must be weighed carefully with your budget as well as the type of audience you&#8217;re seeking. If your primary customer base will be people of Generation X or Generation Y, then this may become a necessity. For older customers it is not nearly as important. Therefore, knowing your audience is just as important as working within your budget.</p>
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		<title>Boost Your Metabolism</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 01:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For  those who spend a lot of time in the gym building muscle mass, it can be very frustrating when those last few stubborn pounds of fat refuse to melt away. All that hard work deserves a payoff in the form of a lean, ripped physique. While eating a diet low in fat can help, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fitness4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-330" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="fitness4" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fitness4-300x186.jpg" alt="fitness4" width="300" height="186" /></a>For  those who spend a lot of time in the gym building muscle mass, it can be very frustrating when those last few stubborn pounds of fat refuse to melt away. All that hard work deserves a payoff in the form of a lean, ripped physique. While eating a diet <a title="low fat diet" href="http://women.webmd.com/reducing-dietary-fat">low in fat</a> can help, sometimes weight loss can be difficult for even the most dedicated of dieters. When that extra flab just won&#8217;t disappear, taking a supplement to boost metabolism and weight loss be the ticket to success.</p>
<p>For those who desire a supplement that is derived from nature, a <a title="green coffee pure" href="http://greencoffeepure.com/">green coffee pure</a> supplement is the way to go. This supplement comes from green coffee beans, not some chemical manufactured in a lab. Green coffee beans contain chlorogenic acid, which speeds up your metabolism so that your body burns fat more efficiently. If you&#8217;re worried about caffeine, don&#8217;t be; green coffee extract contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee. If you&#8217;re looking for an all-natural, safe, and effective weight loss supplement, green coffee extract is just what you&#8217;ve been searching for.</p>
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		<title>When You Think You Have an STD</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a man who is experiencing itching or burning pain in your groin region, you&#8217;re probably in a panic imagining that you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. This is certainly a possibility if you are sexually active, and especially if you don&#8217;t use condoms every time you have sex (and yes, it only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/embarrassed-man1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-308" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="embarrassed man1" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/embarrassed-man1.jpg" alt="embarrassed man1" width="256" height="197" /></a>If you&#8217;re a man who is experiencing itching or burning pain in your groin region, you&#8217;re probably in a panic imagining that you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. This is certainly a possibility if you are sexually active, and especially if you don&#8217;t use condoms every time you have sex (and yes, it only takes one time without a condom to catch a disease). Obviously you need to get to a doctor right away, but in the meantime having a little information about sexually transmitted diseases may help ease your mind.</p>
<p>For one thing, a <a title="yeast infection in men" href="http://www.yeast-infection-in-men.net">yeast infection in men</a> is more common than you may realize, and it isn&#8217;t necessarily sexually transmitted. Yes, if your partner has been suffering a yeast infection, this could be the cause of your discomfort. However, a yeast infection often develops all on its own even in those who are not sexually active. If you are experiencing burning or itching of the skin in the genital region with an absence of sores or blisters, a yeast infection may be the cause.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if sores that look like pimples or blisters are present, it is more likely you have contracted <a title="genital herpes" href="http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/">genital herpes</a>. This is caused by a virus that is spread through skin to skin contact, and contrary to popular belief condoms do not completely prevent herpes. Therefore, even if you have been practicing safe sex you could contract genital herpes. A prescription antiviral medication will clear up the outbreak but you will always carry the virus in your body, and may have occasional outbreaks in the future.</p>
<p>If the problem seems to be more internal, rather than topical (on the skin), you may have a urinary tract infection which will cause a stinging or burning sensation when you urinate. These infections can be caused by sexual activity, but like yeast infections can also develop on their own, so there is no need to place blame here. Sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia can also be the cause of painful urination, though, so don&#8217;t simply assume you have a run-of-the-mill UTI. Go to a doctor for a diagnosis, and get some antibiotics that will cure your infection quickly. In the future, remember the panic you have been feeling during these symptoms, and be sure to always protect yourself during sex.</p>
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		<title>Sleeping Pills Vs Natural Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has ever suffered from insomnia will attest to the desperation it can cause. Desperate for a good night&#8217;s sleep, most insomniacs would try just about anything to get some rest. If you&#8217;re trying to decide between prescription medications and natural remedies, there are a few things you should know. Prescription medications are usually [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/insomnia1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-298" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="insomnia1" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/insomnia1.jpg" alt="insomnia1" width="205" height="199" /></a>Anyone who has ever suffered from insomnia will attest to the desperation it can cause. Desperate for a good night&#8217;s sleep, most insomniacs would try just about anything to get some rest. If you&#8217;re trying to decide between prescription medications and natural remedies, there are a few things you should know.</p>
<p>Prescription medications are usually more powerful, and will be a quick fix for those who have a serious case of insomnia. However. as with all prescription medications, there will probably be some side effects. In some people these side effects are minor, or they are worth the chance of having them because sleep deprivation is so severe. In other people the side effects won&#8217;t be worth it, especially for those who could have benefited from natural <a title="sleep aids" href="http://www.bestnaturalsleepaids.com">sleep aids</a> instead.</p>
<p>Another down side of prescription medications is that they may become addictive or habit-forming. Before you know it, you need a higher and higher dosage to get the same effect. In some people, sleeping pills because so addictive that you can&#8217;t just quit suddenly if you run out or can no longer afford them. A sudden withdrawal can cause a plethora of bothersome symptoms, even including serious hallucinations. Sleeping pills can also <a title="drug interactions" href="http://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/ucm163354.htm">interact</a> with alcohol or other medications, so caution must be exercised at all times when using them. This is why sleeping pills should only be used for extreme cases, and never for long-term use. They can be an occasional cure but better sleep habits or natural sleep medications should be tried for chronic insomnia.</p>
<p>Natural remedies, on the other hand, come without side effects and can be used without having to schedule expensive and time-consuming doctor appointments. Most can be found in natural food stores, or even in regular grocery stores or drugstores. They also are not habit forming, so if you run out of your herbal tea there is no risk of hallucinations or dangerous health consequences. Natural sleep remedies are more gentle on your body, and can be used either for either short-term sleeping problems or long-term insomnia. Aside from herbal remedies, developing positive sleep habits and purchasing room darkening shades, a better mattress, and ear plugs may also help you get that elusive eight hours of sound sleep.</p>
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		<title>When Depression Affects Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depression can strike anyone at any time, though it is more likely to affect you if you&#8217;ve recently been under some stress such as a divorce, death, or other traumatic life event. Sometimes, though, depression can begin because you are simply bored with your life. Humans are complex beings and we need emotional and intellectual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/depressed-worker.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-286" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="depressed worker" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/depressed-worker.jpg" alt="depressed worker" width="223" height="149" /></a>Depression can strike anyone at any time, though it is more likely to affect you if you&#8217;ve recently been under some stress such as a divorce, death, or other traumatic life event. Sometimes, though, depression can begin because you are simply bored with your life. Humans are complex beings and we need emotional and intellectual stimulation. If you aren&#8217;t getting those in your life, eventually depression is bound to set in.</p>
<p>One source of this kind of depression can be your job. The harsh reality is that not everyone has a fun and exciting career. Sometimes it may feel as if you do the same dull tasks, over and over and over, every single day. A lack of vacation days or funds to go on a vacation can compound the problem, because you don&#8217;t even have a break to look forward to.</p>
<p>To break out of your rut, try finding some inspiration. Find some <a title="hard work quotes" href="http://www.hardworkquotes.com">hard work quotes</a> that inspire you and use them to decorate your office. Get some exercise and sunlight each day, or take up a discipline like yoga. Remember to balance your life so that work does not always take center stage. Do something nice for yourself each night after work, even if it&#8217;s just reading a chapter in a good novel or taking a long bubble bath.</p>
<p>Also, if you can&#8217;t afford an expensive vacation, you still need something to look forward to. Schedule a day or two off work and make plans to do something you rarely have time to do. You don&#8217;t have to go far; just the nearest big city will do. It&#8217;s even better if you can get a friend or significant other to join you (unless you&#8217;re craving alone time). You can make it feel like a vacation even if you don&#8217;t go far; take yourself out to a nice restaurant, visit a <a title="museum" href="http://www.si.edu/Museums">museum</a>, see a movie or a play. The point is to do something new that you can look forward to, and that will leave you feeling rejuvenated from having a unique experience. You&#8217;re sure to go back to work feeling renewed, or at the very least, not dreading the day.</p>
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		<title>Decoding Your Mysterious Symptoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve been feeling under the weather lately, but can&#8217;t seem to find out what&#8217;s wrong, you might not be coming down with a cold or any other infectious illness. It may simply be your diet &#8211; or more specifically, lack of a proper diet. Yes, you&#8217;ve heard it all before, but what you put [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tired.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-266" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="tired" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/tired.jpg" alt="tired" width="192" height="262" /></a>If you&#8217;ve been feeling under the weather lately, but can&#8217;t seem to find out what&#8217;s wrong, you might not be coming down with a cold or any other infectious illness. It may simply be your diet &#8211; or more specifically, lack of a proper diet. Yes, you&#8217;ve heard it all before, but what you put in your body has a drastic impact on your health. It isn&#8217;t just a matter of avoiding certain foods to keep from gaining weight. If you aren&#8217;t eating the right foods, your body will not get the nutrients it needs to function appropriately. Without healthy functioning, you will begin to feel run-down and sick all the time.</p>
<p>A vitamin <a title="B 12 deficiency" href="http://www.b12-deficiency-symptoms.net">B12 deficiency</a> can cause a myriad of different symptoms. Long-term deficiency has also been linked to serious health problems like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer&#8217;s, so this is not a nutritional need you want to neglect for a long time. If you have tingling in your arms and legs, you should suspect a vitamin B 12 deficiency, as this is one of the main symptoms. Other signs may include fatigue and <a title="depression" href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/depression/">depression</a>, or other mental symptoms like paranoia, confusion, and even suicidal tendencies. If you suffer from depression one of the first things you can do is examine your diet and try a B 12 supplement. Other symptoms may include pale skin, white spots on the skin, shortness of breath, symptoms similar to a stomach flu, and chronic bloating, constipation, or heartburn.</p>
<p>Reversing a vitamin deficiency is not difficult, luckily. Just pay more attention to your diet, and eat foods that contain B 12, or take a daily supplement that contains the nutrient. Make sure to do this every day, and watch your intake of other important vitamins as well. Once your symptoms ease up, remember not to slack off once again. Make healthy eating and a vitamin supplement part of your lifestyle, and you will reap the rewards for many years to come.</p>
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		<title>Strange New-Mother Symptoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a new mother, you may be experiencing all sorts of symptoms you weren&#8217;t expecting after giving birth. Sure, everyone knows your stomach will take a while to flatten out again, and soreness around the site of your episiotomy or C-section scar is totally expected. You probably expected to be tired a lot, due [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/carrying-baby.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-274" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="carrying baby" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/carrying-baby.jpg" alt="carrying baby" width="183" height="275" /></a>If you&#8217;re a new mother, you may be experiencing all sorts of symptoms you weren&#8217;t expecting after giving birth. Sure, everyone knows your stomach will take a while to flatten out again, and soreness around the site of your episiotomy or C-section scar is totally expected. You probably expected to be tired a lot, due to middle-of-the-night feedings, and if you&#8217;re breastfeeding you didn&#8217;t expect that to be a walk in the park, either.</p>
<p>Aside from all the usual, expected symptoms, you may also be noticing some things that surprise you. Many new mothers never expected to have sore arms and <a title="upper back pain" href="http://www.upper-back-pain.org/">upper back pain</a>, but it is probably happening to you. It makes sense, when you think about how much time you spend holding and carrying around your baby every day. It also may be due to your hands-free baby carrier. Some of these devices work great, but others only add to strain on your back by distributing the weight in the wrong way.</p>
<p>You may also notice your hair falling out, dull skin, and brittle fingernails. This is usually due to a depletion of nutrients. Making a baby takes a lot out of your body, and if you&#8217;re breastfeeding you will continue to drain yourself of important nutrients. Keep taking those prenatal vitamins, and make sure to eat healthy, balanced meals as well.</p>
<p>You probably thought you&#8217;d be relieved to get the bowling ball weight out of your belly and feel back to your normal self &#8211; but now you find yourself feeling weepy about not being pregnant anymore. What&#8217;s that all about? In a word, hormones. After you give birth, all those pregnancy hormones aren&#8217;t being produced anymore, and the levels rapidly decline in your body. This all leads to one big case of the &#8220;baby blues&#8221;, as they are commonly called. Normally these feelings will last a week or two after birth, but if you find them lasting much longer than that, or if you have thoughts that seem unusually dark or disturbing, call your doctor right away. This could be a sign of more serious <a title="postpartum depression" href="http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/depression-pregnancy.cfm">postpartum depression</a>.</p>
<p>Usually your body takes just a month or so to adjust to its new demands, but if any symptoms seem to persist beyond your six-week checkup, there is no harm in going back to the doctor to see if there is anything that can help.</p>
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		<title>Take Advantage of the Housing Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right now may be the best time to purchase a new house or refinance your existing home. Mortgage rates are the lowest they have been in years, so if you got stuck with a higher-rate loan years ago, refinancing now can save you tons of money on your mortgage payment each month. Depending upon the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/house2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-258" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="house2" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/house2.jpg" alt="house2" width="250" height="164" /></a>Right now may be the best time to purchase a new house or refinance your existing home. <a title="mortgage" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage_loan">Mortgage</a> rates are the lowest they have been in years, so if you got stuck with a higher-rate loan years ago, refinancing now can save you tons of money on your mortgage payment each month. Depending upon the balance of your loan compared to the current value of your home, you may even be able to get cash back to pay off other high-interest debts, such as student loans or credit cards.</p>
<p>Low interest rates also make purchasing a new home much easier. If you have been wondering <a title="how to buy a house" href="http://www.how-to-buy-a-house.org">how to buy a house</a>, the first thing you really should do is schedule an appointment with a loan officer at your bank or a local mortgage company. This loan officer can walk you through your different purchasing options, and help you decide which type of loan is best for your situation. Bring proof of income and be prepared to go over your credit report with your mortgage professional. You will hopefully be pre-approved for a loan up to a certain amount, based on your income, debt ratio, and a few other criteria. Once you know how much you will be able to afford, you can schedule an appointment with a realtor to look at houses in your price range. Keep in mind, of course, that you don&#8217;t have to borrow the maximum amount offered by your bank. You know your lifestyle best, and it is better to have a little money left over each month than become &#8220;house poor&#8221;, unable to eat out or go on vacations if those things matter to you.</p>
<p>There is a very strong sense of &#8220;strike while the iron is hot&#8221; going on in the housing industry. While many people are unable to purchase a home right now due to economic conditions, if you are lucky to be gainfully employed you can take advantage of low real estate prices as well as low interest rates. For those needing a good deal on a home, there is no time like the present to make your move.</p>
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		<title>Causes of a Sore Throat</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having a sore throat can be one of the most miserable symptoms of an illness. You may be in too much pain to talk, breathing might hurt, and eating or drinking makes you flinch. A sore throat seriously interferes with going about your daily activities, and those topical sprays and over-the-counter pain medications don&#8217;t really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sick2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-249" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="sick2" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sick2.jpg" alt="sick2" width="225" height="225" /></a>Having a sore throat can be one of the most miserable symptoms of an illness. You may be in too much pain to talk, breathing might hurt, and eating or drinking makes you flinch. A sore throat seriously interferes with going about your daily activities, and those topical sprays and over-the-counter pain medications don&#8217;t really do much to ease the pain.</p>
<p>Luckily, a large number of sore throats are caused by running the heating system in your home. When fall and winter begin, most of us switch on the heat and end up with a scratchy, dry sore throat. This is simply a reaction to the dry, warmer air being pumped through your home. Using a humidifier by your bed at night will help to keep your nasal passages and throat from drying out and getting sore. It will also help to prevent an infection from settling into your throat.</p>
<p>Another very common cause of sore throats is a simple cold. While these viral infections are annoying, antibiotics will not help. A cold will usually go away on its own within a week, especially if you get plenty of rest and fluids. Eating healthy foods and taking vitamin C supplements will help to boost your <a title="immune system" href="http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/using-your-immune-system-to-stay-well">immune system</a> so that your body can fight off these types of infection more quickly.</p>
<p>If a sore throat is very severe or persists for more than two or three days, you may have something more serious than the common cold. Knowing the <a title="symptoms of mono" href="http://www.whatarethesymptomsofmono.net/ ">symptoms of mono</a> can help you to decide if you need to visit the doctor. A sore throat that persists for more than a few days may also be a sign of strep throat, a bacterial infection that can become more serious if not treated with antibiotics.</p>
<p>The bottom line to remember is that a scratchy, dry sore throat is often caused by dry air or a simple cold, but if the pain is severe and lasts for more than three days you should see a doctor. This is especially true if you are experiencing other severe symptoms beyond what is expected for a cold or sinus infection.</p>
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		<title>Stop Hair Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many frustrating aspects to growing older &#8211; the fine lines and wrinkles on your forehead and around eyes, weight gain, lack of energy, and even hair loss can all contribute to a fear of aging and even depression.  Although aging is a fact of life that no one can escape, there are things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/healthy-hair.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-240" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="healthy hair" src="http://www.myinneraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/healthy-hair.jpg" alt="healthy hair" width="181" height="278" /></a>There are many frustrating aspects to growing older &#8211; the fine lines and wrinkles on your forehead and around eyes, weight gain, lack of energy, and even hair loss can all contribute to a fear of aging and even depression.  Although aging is a fact of life that no one can escape, there are things you can do to reverse some of the undesirable effects of getting older. One of the most frustrating and difficult side effects is <a title="hair loss" href="http://www.americanhairloss.org/hair_loss_treatment/">hair loss</a>. Before you despair and head to the wig shop, there are a few things you can try to grow thicker, healthier hair.</p>
<p>Eating a balanced and healthy diet full of fresh vegetables and fruits can help you maintain your intake of <a title="vitamins for hair growth" href="http://www.aboutvitaminsforhairgrowth.com/">vitamins for hair growth</a>. There are actually eight V vitamins, and they all contribute to healthy hair growth. In particular, biotin, or vitamin B7, is very important in growing thick, strong hair (as well as fingernails). Try to eat a diet rich in B vitamins, and consider taking a supplemental vitamin formula as well, just to be sure. Some people have trouble absorbing vitamins from food, and others just don&#8217;t eat as much fruits and vegetables as they think they do, so taking a back-up supplement can&#8217;t hurt.</p>
<p>Aside from staying healthy and getting all the nutrients you need, you will want to watch out for certain medications that can make your hair fall out. Some of the most common culprits are blood thinners, cholesterol medication, certain drugs that treat depression, Accutane (used to treat acne), amphetemines, some drugs containing hormones, and anti-inflammatory medications. If you believe your medicine might be contributing to your hair loss, talk to your doctor about other options.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing severe hair loss, you may want to consider options like hair plugs. First, of course, you will want to talk to your doctor to rule out any medical conditions that could be causing your distress. Since hair loss can be a sign of a more serious condition, make sure to investigate this possibility before going any further with a treatment.</p>
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