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Free Articles
Providing free articles provides me with the opportunity to do two things: (1) continue to hone my writing skills, an on-going process, and (2) offer informative pieces to authors looking for content for their e-zines and web zines. Having had a serioius heart attack this fall, I feel I can provide information about how to recover from an attack, lower your blood pleasure, and undertake healthy eating habits. Categories currently include heart attacks, lowering high blood pressure, and engaging in healthy eating habits. There is so much information to be had on these topics they will be constantly be a intriging source. Other articles include writing, and a piece on saving the environment. It's my goal to soon add articles on legal issues and the art of collecting antiques. I'm looking to constantly expand article categories in an effort to inform and assist authors in their writing endeavors.
Environmental Articles
The Scourge of Plastic Bags by Kathryn Schleich
It started with a number I came across in an article – 100 billion plastic bags consumed by Americans each year, according to the Film and Bag Federation. Other numbers were much higher – 395 billion bags in America alone, estimated by an Australian web site. World-wide those numbers defy comprehension, but they also changed my life. Click here for entire articleBacteria and Reusable Bags by Kathryn Schleich
Replacing plastic bags with reusable cloth ones are definitely better for the environment but there is a downside. According to a just published Canadian study (funded by the Canadian Plastics Industry Council), bacteria accumulates in reusable grocery bags. However, environmental proponents say the problem can be easily solved by doing two things . . . Click here for entire articleSaving Fuel in 10 Easy Steps by Kathryn Schleich
With gasoline prices again heading sharply upwards, drivers are again looking for ways to get the maximum mileage out of every tank of gas. Drivers of all ages can save money at the pump using a few simple steps. Click here for entire article13 Things You Can Do To Help Save Our Planet by Kathryn Schleich
The movement to be environmentally responsible is finally taking off in the U.S. Listed below are 13 steps you can take to help save the environment. Click here for entire article
Health ArticlesHealth articles covering heart attacks (particularly in women), warning signing (again in women), high blood pressure, and healthy eating now appear here as well as additional pieces on the Women Write blog. New blog posts covering heart attack signs, changes in your diet, excercise regime, and if you've experienced a heart attack, the best and quickest way to get back on you feet.
5 Lifestyle Changes by Kathryn Schleich
The number one killer of both men and women in the United States is heart disease. Research by Dr Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, indicates that four simple lifestyle changes can cut the risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke by 40 percent. Click here for entire articleA Little Less Salt May Improve Your Health . . . by Kathryn Schleich
The number one killer of both men and women in the United States is heart disease. Research by Dr Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, indicates that four simple lifestyle changes can cut the risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke by 40 percent. Click here for entire articleAngina Symptoms by Kathryn Schleich
The American Heart Association (AMA) estimates that over 10,200,000 people in the United States suffer from angina. The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) offers this definition of "unstable angina": Click here for entire articleHeart Attacks and Angina Statistics by Kathryn Schleich
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) causes both heart attacks and angina. In fact, the symptoms for both may be the same. The statistics for 2006 (the most recent available) indicate that CHD is the leading cause of death in America. Here are some other important statistics also attributable to CHD every year. Click here for entire articleHealthy Eating by Kathryn Schleich
One of the first things having a heart attack has taught me is how important healthy eating is regardless of the severity of the attack; and can also be used as a guide to lose/and or maintain your weight through the holidays and throughout the year. Click here for entire articleSeasonings and Sodium by Kathryn Schleich
Sodium: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Kathryn Schleich
Seasonings, both dry and liquid, can be a hidden source of large amounts of sodium (and in many cases calories too). This list is by no means comprehensive, but serves as a guide to get you reading labels and making good choices to lower your sodium intake. Click here for entire article
In a report concluding Americans can obtain serious health benefits by lowering their salt intake by even a little amount, the New England Journal of Medicine reports a reduction in heart attacks, heart disease, and strokes by as much as reductions in smoking, obesity, and cholesterol levels. Click here for entire articleThe Relaxation Response by Kathryn Schleich
So you’ve had a heart attack, have high blood pressure, suffered a stroke, or are under a great deal of stress. You need to learn how to relax, and for some people this involves meditation or spiritual care. There are many different ways you can undertake cardiac rehabilitation through relaxation, meditation, or simply smiling and connecting with others. Click here for entire articleTricks for Healthy Eating Out by Kathryn Schleich
For anyone who has high blood pressure or has experienced a heart attack, eating out can be like navigating a food-laden mine field. While there may be no bad foods, only bad choices, there area number of trends you can avoid when dining out.Click here for entire articleWhy A Heart Attack Often Sneaks Up On Women by Kathryn Schleich
500,000 American women have heart attacks each year and their symptoms are frequently different than men's. Some never reach full capacity again. In order to protect yourself, women must be aware of the warning they frequently experience when having cardiac arrrest. Click here for entire article
Red Wing Pottery ArticlesCollecting Red Wing Salt Glaze Pottery by Kathryn Schleich
Pottery and/or antique collectors who want to expand their interest should consider starting a collection of Red Wing Salt Glaze Pottery. Manufactured in the earliest days of Red Wing Potteries, salt glaze was produced from 1877 to the late 1890s when replaced by the much more common “white ware” pottery. Click here for entire articleCollecting Red Wing Stoneware by Kathryn Schleich
Red Wing Stoneware began in earnest with pottery manufactured during the period of 1895-1900 as the pottery transitioned from salt glaze to white glaze and the company implemented the modern method of machine-turned pottery and the use of molds versus hand-turned pottery. With one of the most recognizable trademarks – the red wing – the pottery has been referred to as the “Cadillac of Pottery”. Click here for entire article
Writing Articles
Writer's Disaster Plan by Kathryn Schleich
After an EF 3 tornado slammed into Hugo, Minnesota over Memorial Day weekend, I started asking myself some serious questions. Hugo is 18 miles north (as the crow flies) of Woodbury, MN where my husband and I call home. That’s the closest I’ve ever been to a tornado and certainly to the kind of devastation visited upon the suburb of St. Paul, and it was a wake-up call. The main question I pondered was this: As a writer (and homeowner, for that matter) did I have in place a plan to protect my writings in the event of a disaster? Click here for entire articleSometimes It's Hard to Say Goodbye by Kathryn Schleich
Like most authors, I belong to several writing-related organizations and groups, and subscribe to a number of newsletters, e-zines, and databases. After being gone for several weeks, I began looking at all the writing-related endeavors I’m involved with and came to the following realization – I needed to tell some of them goodbye. Click here for entire articleClient Buzz: What Every Writer Should Hear
As a writer, whenever you take on a project (and this is particularly important for those of us working freelance) you should be hearing client buzz. The buzz coming from your client might consist of answers to your questions about a project, story ideas, interview contacts, or feedback on completed pieces. If you’re not getting client buzz, something is seriously wrong. Click here for entire article
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