Christine Mattice
Christine holds a Bachelor of Communication from Hiram College. She is a versatile, award winning writer of both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to Associated Content, she writes for Digital Journal, Helium, eHow, and Textbroker.
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Breast Cancer AwarenessDo you know your risk factors for developing breast cancer? Well, you should. Breast cancer claims the lives of 39,520 women a year. Don't be one of them. Read this article. Remember...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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What the Tao?Taoist symbology is everywhere in our Western Society. People wear its famed yin yang symbol on jewelry, on tee shirts--even on tatoos. But Taoism is so much more than a trendy fashion statement. Here is a fascinating glimpse into the real Taoism.
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Binge Eating Disorder: When Overeating is the NormBinge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder, but one that stands in the shadows of such giants as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Read on for a list of symptoms and treatment options. Do YOU have a binge eating disorder? -
You CAN Be Tricked into Joining a Cult!Most people believe that they are too smart to be taken in by a cult. But all of us are susceptible to the subtle art of persuasion--especially when it comes in the guise of love.
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Similarities Between Marilyn Monroe and Princess DianaMarilyn Monroe and Princess Diana shared a lot more than being the subjects of Elton John's song, "Candle in the Wind." Here are just a few of the eerie similarities between these two glamorous superstars.
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Summer Jobs for Teachers Who Want to TeachAre you a school teacher who wants to work during the summer, yet cannot see yourself doing anything but teach? No problem. Here are five of the best summer jobs for schoolteachers.
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The Science of OvereatingKessler has discovered that the reason most people overeat is because of a state he calls "conditioned hypereating," and he has the science to prove it.
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Summer Dangers for Your DogSummer is a great time for your dog. He (or she) loves playing in the yard, going to the park or taking long walks in the sun. But summer also poses special dangers to your beloved dog. Here are three of the most common ones.
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Dogs Get Heat Stroke Too: How to Recognize the SymptomsHumans are not the only ones who can get heat stroke in the summer. Your dog is at risk, too. Watch for these signs and symptoms of heat strok, and prevent your beloved companion's death. -
Co-Narcissism: Adapting to a Narcissistic ParentChildren of narcissists, says Dr. Rappoport, adopt behaviors that help them cope with their dysfunctional environment. He says that these "co-narcissists" share distinct, but crippling, behavior patterns.
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Communications Degree: What Kind of Job Can You Get?This May, I will graduate from college with a BA in Communications. Many people do not know what a Communications degree is, so I'll start by telling you what it is not.
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Adjusting to Daylight Savings TimeScience has proven that the switch to daylight savings time in the spring has an effect on our bodies and on our minds. But it doesn't have to be so distressing. Here's what you can do to minimize its effects. -
Spring "Clear" with Feng ShuiFor many of us, spring marks the time of a yearly ritual-Spring Cleaning. Have you ever noticed, though, that your efforts seldom keep the clutter clear for long? For that, you need something more, something like Feng Shui.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Three DegreesNarcissistic Personality Disorder is an extreme form of self-love that is often very damaging to those in the narcissist's life. Like skin burns, narcissists come in three degrees, causing minor to serious injuries.
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Worry: A Dangerous PreoccupationWorry is not a harmless emotion. It can be harmful to your health. Here is my recipe for living a worry-free life.
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Hyperventilation Syndrome and Panic Attacks: A Common LinkYour breathing may be both the cause and the cure for your panic attacks. -
Meditation: A Natural Cure for StressOnce considered an unfortunate, but harmless, by product of our modern lives, stress is now regarded as a killer. But you can stop-and even reverse-the effects of stress. All it takes is a little time, a little effort-and a LOT or relaxation.
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Think Yourself Thin: One Day at a TimeIn this article, we'll discuss how while you're losing weight, you don't think long-term. Instead, take it "one day at a time," and think yourself thin.
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Think Yourself Thin: Don't Cut Calories, Cut ExcusesYou may think that losing weight starts with cutting calories, but it doesn't. It starts with cutting excuses. Gaining and losing weight, you see, is not an activity of the body but of the mind. It all starts with your thoughts.
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Use Color Meditation to Feel Better FastIt's easier than you think to use colors to positively affect your mood, if you read this article.
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Think Yourself Thin: A Permanent Weight Loss SolutionDid you know that you can think yourself thin? Yes, you can. Indeed, this is the only way to permanent weight loss.
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Drink Your Way to Good Health with SmoothiesMy homemade smoothies are loaded with calcium, protein, and fiber--everything your body needs for good health.
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Drug-Free Relief for Panic AttacksI have learned an excellent, drug-free way of ending panic attacks. I call it my A, B, C, D method, and it can help you too. -
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Causes and CuresIf you are severely depressed during the winter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder, but you don't have to stay SAD. There are many treatment options available for this condition.
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Natural Relief for the Common ColdThough there is no cure for a cold, there are ways to relieve its symptoms-natural ways-that will help you to feel a little bit better. Here are three of the best ways to relieve the symptoms of the common cold. -
Religious Christmas Gifts for 2008 that Aren't BoringReligious Christmas gifts don't have to be stodgy and boring. Here are my picks for the best religious Christmas gifts of 2008. -
Ideal Christmas Gifts for TeachersThere are so many places, now, where you can buy truly special Christmas gifts for those truly special, underpaid but dedicated group of educators. Here are five of my picks for the best Christmas gifts for teachers.
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Inexpensive Christmas Traditions for New Families: Caroling to Local, Holiday EventsBeing a new family - through marriage, new birth or adoption - is a great opportunity to begin your own Christmas traditions. -
How to Save Money on Gasoline This ChristmasThis year, with the sluggish economy and the higher gasoline prices, being careless about fuel efficiency can put a real damper on your Christmas budget. Here are a few tips that I plan to use to save money on gasoline this Christmas.
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Buying Cheap Christmas Gifts for DogsThere are places where you can buy cheap Christmas gifts for dogs. Here are three of the best.
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"The Power of Now" in Ending Panic AttacksLiving in the Now is a concept that can help you to combat your panic attacks; in fact, "The Power of Now" may be the only tool that you need to end your panic disorder.
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How to Enjoy the Christmas Season Without Panic AttacksFor people who suffer from panic attacks, the stress of the Christmas season can lead to crippling panic attacks that can prevent their full enjoyment of the season. Here's how you can minimize panic attacks during the Christmas Season. -
Surviving a Narcissistic MotherA narcissistic mother can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects on her children, especially her daughters, who try their best to fit into the mold of their mother's expectations.
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Sarah Palin in a TowelIt's big news now, Sarah Palin in a towel. Would news of this rather unorthodox vice presidential candidate's entrance into a room of political advisers have hurt the McCain/Palin ticket if revealed before the election?
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Five Spiritual Lessons Your Dog Can Teach YouThere is no being on the face of this earth that embodies the "God essence" more than do dogs, and they can teach YOU the tricks of their spiritual ethos, if you let them. Here are just five of the spiritual lessons your dog can teach you. -
It's the Economy, Stupid:At one time, McCain apparently felt that Bush was doing a GOOD job. How else account for his earlier, public statements that he had voted with President Bush "90% of the time," and that the "fundamentals of the economy were strong?"
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Sarah Palin: Helping McCain or "Eating a Little Quayle?"72-year-old McCain could well leave us with Palin as President, a woman who routinely makes other women cringe with embarrassment. Given this situation, what are women likely to decide about the McCain/Palin ticket? What do YOU think? -
How to Survive the First Christmas After Your Dog's DeathSurviving the first Christmas after your dog's death is a problem that some people might find laughable, but to dog lovers like you and me, it is no laughing matter. After all, our dogs were not just dogs, they were part of our families. -
McCain and the Skirt LimerickDid picking out a "skirt" cost McCain the Presidency? Read this original limerick and then decide.
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The Five Best Halloween Vacation HauntsIt's fun to be scared, and these are five of the best Halloween vacation "haunts" you should consider.
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Tips for Celebrating Christmas After a Death in the FamilyCelebrating Christmas after a death in the family is perhaps the hardest holiday you'll ever plan, or attend, but it can also be the most healing holiday for your loss, if you plan accordingly. -
Medicinal and Dietary Uses for Olive OilAlthough "fatty diets" have gotten a bad rap in recent years, you definitely do not want to ban olive oil from your diet, researchers say. In fact, many studies have conclusively proven that all fats are NOT created equal and that olive oil has many medicinal uses. -
Top Five Online Halloween Stores for CostumesIs pushing through the crowds at your local shopping mall to buy your Halloween costumes scarier than the costumes themselves? Well, there is a safe, UNSCARY alternative-buying your Halloween costumes online.
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How to Tell Scary Urban Legends at Your Halloween PartyTelling the right kind of scary stories can make your Halloween party a spine-tingling success. Simply invite a few friends over to your house, light some candles, turn out the lights- and tell some urban legends.
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The Benefits of Community Assertiveness TrainingIf you, or a loved one, suffer from a debilitating mental illness, you do not have to visit different mental health agencies in search of help. Instead, you can bring qualified, QUALITY help to your own doorstep with Assertive Community Training.
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Using Reflexology to Relieve Joint and Muscle PainThe next time you experience joint or muscle pain, try do-it-yourself reflexology. Unlike a visit to your doctor, reflexology is free and the pain relief is often instant.
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How to Tell Scary Stories on HalloweenGrowing up as one of seven children, I had to learn how to tell scary stories on Halloween, or be banned from the fold. Thus, the "art of the scary story" was something we all learned-maybe TOO well-and you can too. Here are my tips for telling scary stories on Halloween.
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How to Communicate with Your Doctor About Psychological MedicationHow to communicate with your doctor about psychological medication can be a delicate process, but I did it , and you can too.
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Saving Your Dog's Life with Artificial Respiration and CPRHas your dog collapsed, unconscious? Don't panic. You can save your furry loved one with artificial resuscitation and CPR, and it's not so different from the human equivalent.
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Haunted Places to Visit in Northeast OhioAlthough we tend to link witches, ghosts, and hauntings with the New England states, there are plenty of haunted places in Ohio,. These are places where adults, for a change, can have good, scary fun on Halloween.
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Healing Your Body with Your MindDoes your mind have an effect on your physical health? Can your mind make you sick and can it make you well? Can you really heal your body with your mind alone? Today, these questions have been answered, YES.
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Five Ways Save Money on College TextbooksUnbelievably, it is not unusual to spend over $100 for a SINGLE textbook these days. But there are ways to get around these huge costs. Here are five of the easiest ways to save a TON of money on college textbooks.
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When Fear is the Fear: Coping with a Panic DisorderAlthough there are a lot of steps to recovery-cognitive therapy, controlled breathing, possible anti-anxiety meds-the most important one is the hardest to do: Realize that you, and you alone, cause your panic attacks. They start with you and they can end with you.
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The Dangers of Energy DrinksThough most energy drinks imply that their stimulating properties come from exotic-sounding ingredients, ..."the effects of these drinks are largely due to the presence of added caffeine, and the magnitude of the effect is completely caffeine-dose dependant."
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Panic AttacksPeople who suffer panic attacks, however, have no such excuse for their terror. Instead, an invisible enemy seems to trigger their "flight or fight" response, and it can happen at any time, in any place, with any situation
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Science Meets God: The Merger of Science and MysticismNew experiments in quantum physics, telekinesis, prayer, and the brain, are showing that mystical experiences do exist, that they are valid, and that God (gasp) may exist after all!
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Harley Davidson: Defeating the Japanese and Riding Off into the SunsetIn August of 2003, nearly 300,000 Harley Davidson motorcycles roared into Milwaukee, sunshine glinting off of their chrome panels.
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The Side Effects of Cymbalta: When the Cure HurtsDepression hurts," said the popular television ads for Cymbalta. Then I started taking Cymbalta, and I don't know what hurt worse-the depression or the side effects of this medication.
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Resisting Sales PressureWhen Larry and Chris walked into the car dealership, they never expected to walk out-hours later-owning two new vehicles. "I don't know how that happened," Larry said, shaking his head months later, still confused by his actions.