<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752</id><updated>2011-12-13T19:58:01.118-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Gravida Zero</title><subtitle type='html'>Not Pregnant but trying :)And will never give up !!</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>14</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-5719908147224820320</id><published>2007-02-25T17:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-02-25T17:15:46.893-08:00</updated><title type='text'>My Photo Tube</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.myphototube.com"&gt;Online Photo Albums&lt;/a&gt; check it out its a cool  site . and also for videos the &lt;a href="http://www.thevideotubes.com"&gt;video tube&lt;/a&gt; is really starting to look good as well :)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-5719908147224820320?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/5719908147224820320'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/5719908147224820320'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2007/02/my-photo-tube.html' title='My Photo Tube'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116666099750884407</id><published>2006-12-20T16:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-20T16:29:58.776-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Wedding Makeup That Lasts</title><content type='html'>&lt;h1&gt;Wedding Makeup that Lasts&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;On your big day, you want your &lt;a href="http://www.marcell.com.au/bridal-makeup.aspx"&gt;wedding makeup&lt;/a&gt; to last. Not only that, but you want to look stunning in your photographs. In order to insure that your makeup will last as long as possible, it may be best to hire a professional to take care of it. However, here is some advice to keep in mind even if you do hire a &lt;a href="http://www.marcell.com.au/makeup-artists.aspx"&gt;makeup artist&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Use a makeup base.&lt;/b&gt; Several cosmetic companies offer products that go on under your eye makeup or lipstick that help your makeup last. Eye makeup base provides a layer that your eyeshadow and eyeliner can adhere to. This prevents creasing and helps the colour stay on longer. They offer similar products for lipstick. However, try to find a lipstick base that is also moisturizing. Some products contain ingredients that dry the lips out. You'll need your lips to stay nice and moist so you can smile all day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get rid of extra shine.&lt;/b&gt; A shiny face looks even worse in photographs, especially if the photographer uses a flash. After washing your face, apply an oil controlling product. After that absorbs, apply a thin layer of loose powder. Apply foundation and the rest of your makeup as usual. Follow up with another thin layer of loose powder. Carry some pressed powder with you so you can control any shine as the day progresses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lasting lipstick.&lt;/b&gt; One of the first things to fade is your lipstick. Follow these tips that will help your lipstick last. First, apply a moisturizing lip base. Then, apply lip liner in a shade that is a little darker than your lipstick. Use a soft pencil. Fill the lips in with the pencil. Apply one coat of lipstick and blot gently. Apply another coat of lipstick but this time do not blot. Press a thin layer of facial tissue gently to your lips. Using a large brush, apply a thin layer of pressed powder to the tissue. The tissue acts as a screen, letting in only a small amount of powder. The powder helps the lipstick set and keeps it on longer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pack a makeup bag.&lt;/b&gt; No matter how hard you try to create a lasting look, you still may need to do some minor touch ups throughout the day. Pack pressed powder, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow just in case your colour needs a boost.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sally Lopez is a freelance writer and marketing manager of &lt;a href="www.marcell.com.au"&gt;Marcell "Professional Make-up Artists".&lt;/a&gt;To learn more about &lt;a href="http://www.marcell.com.au/bridal-makeup.aspx"&gt;wedding makeup&lt;/a&gt; and the latest &lt;a href="http://www.marcell.com.au/make-up-tips-articles.aspx"&gt;makeup tips&lt;/a&gt; visit www.marcell.com.au.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116666099750884407?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116666099750884407'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116666099750884407'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/12/wedding-makeup-that-lasts.html' title='Wedding Makeup That Lasts'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116615284206214895</id><published>2006-12-14T19:19:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-14T19:20:42.306-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Have you seen U tube yet ?</title><content type='html'>In My Opinion one of the best buzzs on the internet these days is &lt;a href="http://utubevideo.net/"&gt;u tube&lt;/a&gt; you can get rid of the tv because getting to that point of laughter sometimes is really healthy so I thought that I would make sure everyone knew what &lt;a href="http://utubevideo.net/"&gt;u tube video&lt;/a&gt; clips were and how you could benifit from them . There are many differnet categories at u tube so you should be able to find just what you are looking for from Sport to Automotive see example here &lt;a href="http://www.utubevideoclip.com/videos/Cool"&gt;utube cool videos &lt;/a&gt;well hope you enjoy your videos . Catch you soon&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116615284206214895?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116615284206214895'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116615284206214895'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/12/have-you-seen-u-tube-yet.html' title='Have you seen U tube yet ?'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116293929161610085</id><published>2006-11-07T14:41:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-11-07T14:41:36.486-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Early Pregnancy Testing</title><content type='html'>Early Pregnancy Testing&lt;br /&gt;When you are trying to conceive, you are anxious to know if you are pregnant or not, and many women fall into the trap of early pregnancy testing to find out as soon as possible. I have watched otherwise sane individuals drop major money for test after test when they should otherwise know better. What makes me angry is that the pregnancy testing industry seems to be pushing early pregnancy testing and they are making big bucks off of it.&lt;br /&gt;If you watch daytime television you have probably seen the commercials stating you can test as early as four or even five days before you are expecting your period. There are so many reasons why this is just not wise. For one thing, you can get a lot of false negatives this way, and it can be very disappointing when in fact you may be pregnant. Women who have been trying and trying may drop a lot of cash to test when the hormones have not built up to the point where they can be detected. False negatives in early pregnancy testing are very common.&lt;br /&gt;When you consider the cost of a good pregnancy test, you can see why early pregnancy testing can be a waste of money. Women who want to be pregnant and who see a negative test will go out and buy a new one and keep testing until their period has come. If you were to just wait until you are sure your period is late to test, you are going to save a lot of money, and you are going to have results that you can rely on. As far as I am concerned, companies that push products for early pregnancy testing are taking advantage of women who are having trouble conceiving and want a baby desperately.&lt;br /&gt;If you are having trouble conceiving, and are wasting a lot of money on early pregnancy testing, stop and ask yourself why you are doing it. You should look into fertility awareness to help you along in your quest for pregnancy. This involves taking your temperature each day, and this can get you information you may not have had. Not only can you tell when you ovulate, you can tell if you are pregnant without taking early pregnancy testing. If you know what you are doing, you can pinpoint the day you conceived and you can tell if your body is nurturing an egg, or if it is preparing for the next cycle. In fact, you may find you don’t need a pregnancy test at all!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116293929161610085?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116293929161610085'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116293929161610085'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/11/early-pregnancy-testing.html' title='Early Pregnancy Testing'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116129671946879477</id><published>2006-10-19T15:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-19T15:25:19.653-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Menstrual Cramp Relief</title><content type='html'>Here it comes - the bloating, the tension, fatigue and cramps. Your period is on its way and you have nowhere to hide. Every month this annoying necessity comes along with all of its aggravations, the worst of which has to be menstrual cramps. Menstrual cramp relief can be hard to get. Although it may sound like the last thing you would want to do during particular weeks, a lot of people recommend exercise as a way to relieve cramps.&lt;br /&gt;I have found that a short jog does a lot to ease my cramps. Getting the blood flowing in your southern hemisphere is a great way to find menstrual cramp relief. Any activity that increases blood flow to that specific region can help ease pain.&lt;br /&gt;A traditional method of coping with cramps is taking over the counter medicines. Pain relief medications such as Tylenol or Aleve can only go so far. If you take pain relief medicine often, it may seem to you that you have to take more and more in order to feel a marked change in your cramps. I do not recommend taking any medicine to find menstrual cramp relief because you will begin taking it habitually every time that unwanted week rolls around. If you do choose to take pain relief medications for your cramps, talk to your doctor beforehand to make sure that you are not adversely affecting your health.&lt;br /&gt;Many women carry tension in their lower backs during menstruation. Perhaps it is the extra water weight we are carrying or the high stress levels and agitation that often accompany this time. A lower back massage can relieve tension and pain in this region and may help increase blood flow. I know some women who use a heating pad to ease menstrual cramps and they say that it works well. I am not a big fan of this option because sitting around with a heating pad on your stomach can be uncomfortable. Could you imagine using this option in the summer?&lt;br /&gt;If you want to use heat therapy in your quest to find menstrual cramp relief, I would recommend taking a long, hot bath. A bubble bath may help relieve your pain, relax your muscles and mind. No woman looks forward to her period. Experiment with ways of coping with menstrual discomfort and listen to your body's responses. You may just be able to find a way to coexist happily with your southern system.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116129671946879477?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116129671946879477'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116129671946879477'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/10/menstrual-cramp-relief.html' title='Menstrual Cramp Relief'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116121158691912297</id><published>2006-10-18T15:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-18T15:46:27.246-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Naturopathic Medicine Methodologies</title><content type='html'>Naturopathic medicine is fast becoming a popular alternative to conventional medicine. People of all age groups are finding naturopathic medicine a successful strategy to regain optimum health and resolve long-standing health problems.&lt;br /&gt;Naturopathic medicine approaches diagnosis and treatment of illness in a whole-body strategy, and seeks to strengthen and tone all systems of the body. The Naturopath individualizes each patient's treatment, including physical conditions, genetics as well as  emotional and lifestyle factors.&lt;br /&gt;For example, naturopathic medicine views an ongoing skin condition such as eczema  as a symptom of an underlying cause. The naturopath may employ blood cleansing herbs, such as Burdock root, and immune system boosting herbs, such as Echinacea, to address that which is producing the eczema in the first place.&lt;br /&gt;Conventional medicine treats  the condition as the cause, typically prescribing ointments or such to alleviate the symptoms. The symptoms may go away temporarily, only to ultimately return. The naturopath seeks out the underlying cause and is often able, over time, to eliminate the cause and thus the condition.&lt;br /&gt;Diet and nutrition also fall within the naturopathic medicine system of healing. A naturopathic physician's education includes knowledge of vitamin and mineral deficiencies which may contribute to the condition. We are all learning more about how important diet is as a factor in health, and the naturopath will advise you based on a personal assessment of your health.&lt;br /&gt;Other modalities of naturopathic medicine include physical therapy, fasting, acupuncture, aromatherapy and other natural and non-invasive therapies. Although naturopathic medicine attempts to use only natural and non-invasive treatments, the naturopathic physician is skilled in modern diagnostic testing procedures. If surgery is the necessary treatment, the naturopath will refer the patient to a surgeon. Naturopaths may also prescribe conventional antibiotics in appropriate circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;The concept of naturopathic medicine has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures around the world. Well known examples include Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Native American Shamanism and the Eclectic American physicians of the 1800's. The current formal designation “naturopathic medicine” grew out of the Eclectic movement, resulting in many fine accredited schools of naturopathic medicine.&lt;br /&gt;Today's naturopathic physicians are rigorously trained and skilled in their field and have three to four years of postgraduate medical instruction.&lt;br /&gt;You can check your local phone book to find naturopathic physicians. You may also want to contact the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.&lt;br /&gt;When all is said and done, the popularity of naturopathic medicine is due mainly to the fact that it works!  Conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and menopause can be either greatly improved or even eliminated by naturopathic medicine methodologies. You'd be doing yourself a favor to look into this system of healing.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116121158691912297?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116121158691912297'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116121158691912297'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/10/naturopathic-medicine-methodologies.html' title='Naturopathic Medicine Methodologies'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116078811804398896</id><published>2006-10-13T18:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-13T18:08:38.503-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The 6 Week Body Makeover</title><content type='html'>One of my favorite infomercials is the "6 Week Body Makeover". This motivating program is a great motivator for many of us who have just a few pounds to lose or even for those who have a long way to go to reach their diet goals. The 6 Week Body Makeover is built on the theory that each person has a unique shape that defines his or her body in its natural state as it was meant to be. The 6 Week Body Makeover theory also asserts that each individual person also has a unique metabolism that is specific to his or her body type.&lt;br /&gt;The program centers on a basic idea of individuality. The 6 Week Body Makeover helps you create a diet that is customized to your body shape and your metabolism. Developing and implementing an individualized diet and exercise plan that is catered to your specific body type and your unique metabolism will help you burn more weight than a normal diet alone.&lt;br /&gt;This only stands to reason and this is also what makes me so excited about the 6 Week Body Makeover. It seems as if the people behind the individualized program seem to have found an interesting new and innovative concept. What is so appealing about the makeover program is that it focuses on the individual.&lt;br /&gt;There are a few steps you need to take to begin your very own program. First it is extremely important to find the correct program for you in order for you to lose weight as quickly as possible. The 6 Week Body Makeover instructs you to fill out a questionnaire that helps pinpoint your specific metabolism type.&lt;br /&gt;The next step consists of matching your shape and general body size to the sample drawings. Once you match the picture that best represents your shape and size, you determine your specific problem areas, as if you didn’t already know. This is a relatively fast and painless process.&lt;br /&gt;Your metabolism type as determined by the questionnaire is combined with your problem areas as defined by the shape and size sample. From there, the 6 Week Body Makeover program is developed. The plan includes meals designed to help you feel energized and healthy and a simple body-sculpting workout program that targets your problem areas.&lt;br /&gt;This exciting 6 Week Body Makeover concept still carries the same basic concept behind successful weight loss in general. Really, the focus is on proper diet and nutrition as well as regular exercise. We may not really need a program to figure this out, but a program like the 6 Week Body Makeover may push some of us in the right direction.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116078811804398896?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116078811804398896'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116078811804398896'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/10/6-week-body-makeover.html' title='The 6 Week Body Makeover'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-116008493583387024</id><published>2006-10-05T14:47:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-05T14:48:56.293-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Nutrition Information</title><content type='html'>Nutrition Information If you are like most health conscious adults, you notice nutrition information on your favorite foods, and make good choices based on recommended nutritional guidelines. A great site to visit that has reliable nutrition information is www.nutrition.gov, made available to consumers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Library. This site features discussion on all the latest nutrition news, in addition to answers to the most frequently asked questions about the latest dietary guidelines for all age groups. Nutrition information is included for everyone, including men, women, infants, children, adolescents, the elderly, and for women that are pregnant or breastfeeding. The revised Food Guide Pyramid is also discussed, and describes each food group, recommended number of daily servings, and how to get these foods into your diet. Getting proper nutrition through your diet does not have to be complicated. It is important to get nutrition information from reliable sources as discussed above, and to seek additional advice from a nutritionist or health care provider if needed. Multi-vitamins, herbs, and other supplements are not intended to take the place of eating a balanced diet; it is always better to get nutrients from the natural source rather than buy a manufactured version. When looking at food labels note how many servings are in the package, calories, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and nutrients, as well as the ingredients. Nutrition information is required by federal guidelines to be on every food label, so it is readily available to consumers to use in diet planning. Many of us are not aware of what is in some of our favorite foods; maybe we just don’t want to know! We all need to be health conscious about what we eat, and what we feed our families. There are many additives and food preparation processes that are not necessarily good for the food we are taking into our bodies therefore it isn’t good for us either. The Food Guide pyramid is full of basic nutrition information, and is a good place to start planning your diet and adjust according to your daily calorie requirements and your goal weight. If you want to lose weight then physical activity should be increased and food intake decreased, without jeopardizing nutrition of course. The key to living a long healthy life is to take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Eat right, exercise regularly, reduce your stress level, and make healthy choices. It really is as easy as it sounds. Just remember, you are what you eat!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-116008493583387024?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116008493583387024'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/116008493583387024'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/10/nutrition-information.html' title='Nutrition Information'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-115939831642300422</id><published>2006-09-27T16:04:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-27T16:05:16.556-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Birth Injury</title><content type='html'>When something as awful as a birth injury happens to cross paths with you, it is important to know that a birth injury lawyer is just a phone call away. No one can possibly know the trauma and heartache a person must be feeling when dealing with an issue like this, and so information in regard to birth injury lawyers is not easy to find in many cases.&lt;br /&gt;You should know as someone going through this that you don’t have to do it yourself. By contacting a birth injury lawyer you can get valuable information to help you along the path you are desperately struggling to get through. A birth injury lawyer can also be someone of support and empathy during these hard times, but for the most part they will help to seek justice where justice is due. A birth injury lawyer can make sure a birth injury lawsuit is done properly and with as much care as possible.&lt;br /&gt;It is important to keep in mind that not all birth injuries are due to negligence. It is hard to keep this in perspective when you are a person suffering the outcome of a birth injury. A birth injury lawyer works with qualified medical professionals to help in discovering what happened, how it happened, and why it happened.&lt;br /&gt;If it turns out that the birth injury is due to malpractice or negligence, the birth injury lawyer will help you to get compensated fairly. If findings of an investigation lead to evidence that the birth injury was not caused by malpractice or negligence, at least you will have the peace of mind knowing there was nothing anyone could have done to make the outcome different than it is.&lt;br /&gt;When choosing your attorney, make sure you choose a qualified professional that specializes in the field. A lawyer who deals with auto accidents will not be able to help you to the degree that you need the help most. Your family lawyer probably will not be able to offer specific help in this matter either, but they may be able to refer you to a birth injury lawyer that can. Referrals are your best bet if you can find one; because it means that the person you are referred to is known as doing extremely well in their field of work. What this means to you is the highest fighting chance you can have when it comes to an issue as delicate as this one.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-115939831642300422?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115939831642300422'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115939831642300422'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/09/birth-injury.html' title='Birth Injury'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-115939821637801482</id><published>2006-09-27T16:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-27T16:03:36.633-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Betty Crocker</title><content type='html'>Betty Crocker&lt;br /&gt;Betty Crocker is an icon that many of us have grown up with through the years. Betty Crocker is synonymous with cookbooks and cake mixes. Of course, this is not all! The name Betty Crocker has historical significance as well. The name “Betty Crocker” was developed to market products to homemakers, and created from combining the last name of a retired company executive, William Crocker, and a pleasant, comfortable female name, Betty. According to an online source, General Mills became inundated with requests for recipes and baking suggestions, and to make the responses more personal, the company responded with letters using the signature of a secretary who won an office contest. Betty Crocker now seemed even more credible and personable. This was in 1921 and this same signature is still used today. In 1924 the first Betty Crocker School of the Air, the nation’s first cooking show aired on the radio. It was so popular that it continued for another 24 years. In 1936 an artist combined the features of the women who worked in the company’s home department in the official likeness of “Betty Crocker”, which has changed throughout the years to keep up with the times.&lt;br /&gt;Now we’re all clear on the fact that Betty Crocker was never a real person (she was voted the most popular woman in the country second to Eleanor Roosevelt!) let’s move on to all those great Betty Crocker recipes and products. The first Betty Crocker cook book was made available to homes throughout the nation in 1950. It was called the “Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book”. It has now been republished in all its original glory and is available online at &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com"&gt;www.amazon.com&lt;/a&gt; or at your local book store. This cook book is complete with black and white and color pictures and illustrations, and covers everything from the most basic of recipes to the most complex, including tips on food selection, presentation, and table settings. A very dated suggestion made to overworked cooks in the kitchen, was to lie on the kitchen floor for 3-5 minutes to rest. Crazy! Can you imagine doing that now? Most of us would probably choose the couch or recliner over our kitchen floor. My, how times have changed.&lt;br /&gt;Betty Crocker products fill every kitchen in the country. The brownie and cake mixes are absolutely fantastic, and become easier and easier to make all the time. Our lifestyles have become so hectic that not many people have time to spend in the kitchen baking. Betty Crocker products have become more convenient so that we can still come home and bake something fresh in relatively little time, and it’s so easy, that even the kids can do it! That’s my kind of cooking – no fuss, no muss!! Betty Crocker will be there for our kids, just as she was for us, our parents, and their parents, in our pantries and our cupboards. Betty Crocker is an American icon!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-115939821637801482?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115939821637801482'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115939821637801482'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/09/betty-crocker.html' title='Betty Crocker'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-115896962612763778</id><published>2006-09-22T16:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-22T17:00:26.310-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Pregnancy Test Online</title><content type='html'>When you suspect that you are pregnant it is naturally the focus of many of your thoughts. Finding out whether or not you are going to have a baby becomes very important.&lt;br /&gt;There are several types of pregnancy tests that you can purchase at your local pharmacy or convenience store.  Most of these tests give you very quick and accurate results. &lt;br /&gt;For some women, especially younger women, it can be overwhelming to walk into a store and purchase one of the tests.  For these women there is an easy accessible alternative that allows them to purchase a pregnancy test online.&lt;br /&gt;There are many online websites that offer pregnancy tests to the consumer.  All you do is search for a store that ships to your area you can then order the pregnancy test online.&lt;br /&gt;In most cases these are the same tests that are being sold in your local stores.  It’s also common for the price of the pregnancy test online to be comparable to one that you pick up yourself.&lt;br /&gt;When you order a pregnancy test online the shipping time varies depending on a few factors.  If you can locate a store that is within your vicinity that sells a pregnancy test online than you should order from there.  You might be able to secure delivery for the same day or the next day.&lt;br /&gt;If you’re not in a rush when you order a pregnancy test online than you can have it shipped from another location.  If price is more important than a speedy delivery than do a bit of comparative shopping for a pregnancy test online and choose a brand name kit at a good price.&lt;br /&gt;Another twist on buying a pregnancy test online is to order the kit online and then pick it up at the store.  This can be a good alternative if your local store is busy.  Using this method gives you a chance to look over the different brands of pregnancy test kits and then choose one that you trust. &lt;br /&gt;After you order the pregnancy test online you then drive over to the store to pick it up.  Your online invoice will explain when your order will be ready for pick-up.  If the store delivers you can choose this option as well.&lt;br /&gt;In either case after you’ve ordered the pregnancy test online you won’t have to wait in a long line to pay for it.  This way you can take the test and find out the results in as little time as possible.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-115896962612763778?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115896962612763778'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115896962612763778'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/09/pregnancy-test-online.html' title='Pregnancy Test Online'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-115887820927569121</id><published>2006-09-21T15:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-21T15:36:49.670-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Anxiety Disorder Treatments</title><content type='html'>In the fifties and sixties they had it, but it was less present in the typical nine-to-fiver and it was not nearly as complicated: I’m talking about anxiety disorder or panic disorder—a malaise characterized by what are today called anxiety attacks that feature symptoms that simulate those of the sympathomimetic system (the fight-or-flight state) in overdrive: increased heart rate; edgy/nervous, “stinking” thinking; intense feelings of dread or impending doom; impeding, irrational thoughts; feelings of light-headedness or vertigo; tingling/chills in the extremities; nausea; tense(d) muscles; constricted chest; dryness of mouth; trembles; shakes; sweats; breathing struggles; and/or odd feelings of being detached, or that things are unreal or strange.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the fifties, sixties, and early seventies (and sometimes probably now), my mother had panic attacks. She would call for one of us to “go get her one of [her] pills”, would remove herself from the source—usually one of us—of the anxiety, and be fine within twenty minutes to a half an hour. While this is seemingly a now obsolete or defunct anxiety disorder treatment, my mother—whom people labeled as “oh, just a little high-strung”—was actually making use of some of the more effective of anxiety disorder treatments available at the time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yes, the sixties were for homemakers and mothers working two jobs a time for pills. The sixties were the place also known as the Valley of the Dolls. But maybe pill-popping as an anxiety disorder treatment is not so antiquated a strategy nor so knee-jerk a solution. The response for some—especially those who are physically ill and therefore more susceptible to the disorder and the panic instances—is the only thing that works.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Others also use one of the oldest self-help anxiety disorder treatments—the paper bag.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Right before I would come to befriend her, one friend in the eighties (now a contemporary of over 25 years) would walk into the classroom before philosophy class began with her backpack, a drink, and a paper bag bunched at where the neck would be. She would breathe deeply into and out of the bag inhaling and sucking the paper with a crackle and exhaling and returning the brown lunch bag back to an expanded balloon state. Evidently, her need for this maneuver was brought on by an anxiety attack (a. k. a. panic attack)—a sudden surge of dread and fear combined with a variety of the above-described symptoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of ANXIETY ATTACKS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The anxiety attack instigates an imbalance of blood gases, for want of the appropriate amounts of carbon dioxide in the blood (often caused by the unwitting hyperventilating the anxiety-stricken individual is doing. Inhaling and exhaling steadily through the paper, then, levels out the carbon dioxide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because the anxiety syndrome has become more prevalent in specific cultures and countries, experts in the medical and therapeutic fields have added to their list of suggestions for self-help anxiety disorder treatments. Some of these include talking yourself up (or down, but not depressedly or negatively), taking your point of focus to a place outside of your body and bodily reactions/symptoms, and sitting calmly with a “this too shall pass” approach and attitude or mindset.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes, the anxiety attacks are not psychologically -based, but are instead symptoms accompanying a physical illness (such as hypertension, for instance). Then, the anxiety disorder treatment you seek might be more involved. Some chronic sufferers consult doctors or therapists or visit clinics dedicated to such disorders. In addition, people access the options and alternatives for anxiety disorder treatment: they partake of medications prescribed for them, get therapy (such as biofeedback/Neurofeedback or psychotherapy), or learn new life-management skills. As well, some experiencing chronic anxiety will endeavor to learn new techniques for breathing, stress-management, and better problem-solving.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While time has passed, some symptoms, syndromes, and treatments have not. And some are new and improved, depending upon severity, need, and response to healing strategies…whether it is pills for the “high-strung” or paper bags for the harangued.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-115887820927569121?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115887820927569121'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115887820927569121'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/09/anxiety-disorder-treatments.html' title='Anxiety Disorder Treatments'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-115853312597935605</id><published>2006-09-17T15:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-17T15:45:25.983-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Infertility Causes</title><content type='html'>Infertility causes can be complicated, they can be male, female or both parties.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are the most common causes of female infertility:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Structural Issues account for about 15% of female factors. Referring to issues with the anatomy of the woman, these issues cover blockages in fallopian tubes, a fibroid in the uterus, or a problem with the opening of the cervix. Some of these factors may be caused by previous medications or surgeries, like DES exposure when the woman was a fetus herself, or a surgery that would disrupt the stability or the cervix. Some of these causes may be treated with surgical intervention while others may need other forms of specialized treatment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mechanical Issues 25-40% of women will have fertility problems due to these issues, such as scar tissue that block the fallopian tubes or the uterus. This can also be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or endometriosis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ovulatory Issues As many as 30% of all causes of female infertility are due to issues with ovulation. Complete ovarian failure due to hormonal issues, etc. It could be merely a problem with the timing or detection of ovulation. This can be treated with supplements to help restore ovarian function.&lt;br /&gt; Multiple or Unknown Factors It is possible that a woman will have multiple factors involved in her cause of infertility. Medical evaluation by a qualified practitioner is always important. About 10% of women will have unknown causes of infertility.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.fertility-help.com/fertilitycauses"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not to be bypassed is the male reproductive system.&lt;br /&gt;the leading causes for male infertility are:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Structural Issues account for 35-40% of all fertility problems. Any obstructions in the vas deferens or epididymis (the tubes that transport fertile sperm). Varicoceles (varicose veins) in the testicles are the most common cause of male tube blockages. Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea, are also linked to tube blockage problems.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sperm Issues Low sperm count (oligospermia) is a leading cause of infertility or subfertility issues among men. While it requires only one sperm to fertilize the ovum, the odds of conception are such that it takes million of sperm per milliliter of semen to actually achieve the goal of fertilization. A "normal" sperm count is about 20 million or more sperm per milliliter of semen. Over sixty percent of the sperm in each sample should exhibit normal morphology and indicate typical motility - the forward swimming movement. Sperm allergy is also possible. Fewer than 10 per cent of infertile women and men have immune reactions to sperm, which cause them to produce antibodies that kill sperm cells. In men, this is most common after a vasectomy. This diagnosis is controversial.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The final category include the ubiquitous 'unexplained infertility'. This catch-all term is used when doctors can't find a cause for infertility after a full series of tests and assessments. Some experts think being significantly over- or underweight, exercising excessively and even environmental toxins may be contributing factors but no direct links have been confirmed. Combination infertility is the term used to describe couples who have both male and female infertility problems, or when one partner has more than one fertility problem.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-115853312597935605?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115853312597935605'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115853312597935605'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/09/infertility-causes.html' title='Infertility Causes'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34512752.post-115853302483722484</id><published>2006-09-17T15:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-17T15:43:44.846-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Infertility Help</title><content type='html'>Fertility is the capability to produce a healthy offspring. For most of history reproductive health problems were only applied to women, but it is increasingly being applied to males due to the significant increase in knowledge of the importance of the male role in regards to reproduction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;People struggling with infertility or problems having children of any sort may experience anger, disappointment, jealousy, and frustration. This is happening with my very close friends right now 8 loses they have gone threw and now are 2 months into this pregnacy past the worst we all pray fro then thats for sure but  This issue is not only a physical challenge, it is a very emotional time as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Often feelings of embarrassment or inadequacy arise, which make it difficult to talk over the problems with friends and family. We understand this and have made resources available online so that you can have all your questions answered in the privacy of your on home, at any time which suits you. This website is dedicated to providing a quick and easy method to locate all your fertility help and pregnancy information needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you’re seeking information on taking charge of your fertility, planning, calendars, ovulation kits or monitors, supplements or specialists, this site makes it simple to explore this information and make informed decisions about where to get fertility help.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This blog will always grow and be updated with the latest conception help information, so please browse around, subscribe to our RSS feed and we truly hope you find fertility help at gravidazero.blogspot.com very helpful.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34512752-115853302483722484?l=gravidazero.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115853302483722484'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/34512752/posts/default/115853302483722484'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://gravidazero.blogspot.com/2006/09/infertility-help.html' title='Infertility Help'/><author><name>Wellington</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
