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Short Love Letters   created at May 20, 2009   1,456   Keep your love letter short you are not writing the next great novel.   A short paragraph or two is better that pages of rambling. Focus your love letter in on what makes them so special and unique.   Do not compare them to other people.   Especially...

What should I put in my rejection letter?   created at May 20, 2009   1,358   When composing a rejection letter, it's important to strike a delicate balance between being concise and respectful. Keeping the message brief and to the point helps to convey your decision clearly while minimizing any potential discomfort or awkwardness f...

Do I have to respond to all who answer my ad?   updated at Nov 13, 2025   1,453   The Case for Responding: Courtesy and ProfessionalismIt's generally good practice to respond to everyone who takes the time to answer your advertisement.Acknowledging their effort,even with a simple "thank you," is a sign of respect.This can cultivate good...

Possible side effects of human growth hormone   created at May 19, 2009   1,327   By far the most common side effect to GH therapy is joint pain or joint swelling. Joint pain presents 27% of the time, and joint swelling will present 41% of the time. These joint issues are related to incorrect dosages, and your doctor will adjust the dos...

What benefits will you experience as a result of GH therapy?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,483   Benefits of Growth Hormone (GH) TherapyYour body relies on adequate growth hormone levels for efficient metabolism and healthy body composition.GH therapy aims to restore optimal GH levels in individuals with GH deficiency.GH is crucial for maintaining bon...

What is AGHD (adult growth hormone deficiency)?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,547   Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) ExplainedAdult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) is a condition that occurs when the pituitary gland doesn't produce enough growth hormone (GH).While often associated with childhood growth issues,GH deficiency can sign...

A description of growth hormone   created at May 19, 2009   1,534   Growth hormone is a necessary protein produced by the pituitary gland in the hypothalamus of the brain. Growth hormone is the primary hormone responsible for the growth that occurs as a child matures into a full sized adult. Growth hormone plays an integra...

I've heard that carpets get dirty faster after cleaning, is that true?   created at May 19, 2009   1,436   It may be, depending on the method used to clean them. Years ago carpets were shampooed using a rotary brush. Because the shampoo and dirt were pushed down into the carpet rather than lifted out, the top looked nice for a few days. But it soon was dirtier ...

What’s this I hear about a corn-based carpet fiber?   created at May 19, 2009   1,778   Well, hold onto your scarecrows! Mohawk has introduced the first bio-based fiber that’s made partially from corn sugar. SmartStrand, made with DuPont Sorona polymer, represents a breakthrough in carpet fiber technology, producing a superior type of carpet...

How can I protect my new floor?   created at May 19, 2009   1,552   For hard surface products like wood, laminate, or vinyl we strongly recommend using walk-off mats in doorways and protective pads on the bottom of your table and chairs. Total Floor Covering carries many sizes and styles of floor protectors as well as disc...

Safeguarding Your Carpet - Essential Tips to Prevent Damage   created at May 18, 2009   1,508   To safeguard your carpet,promptly address spills using a clean cloth and appropriate cleaning solution,avoiding harsh chemicals or excessive scrubbing.Regular vacuuming,especially in high-traffic areas,removes dirt and grit that can abrade fibers.Protect y...

How do I Avoid the Shower Curtain sticking to me?   created at May 16, 2009   1,774   No one really knows exactly why this happens when you run a shower. Though there are a few theories knocking around no one has the exact answer (yet). Anyway to stop this you can buy shower curtains with magnets sewn into the hem of the curtain (or add you...

Do new shower curtains give off toxins?   created at May 16, 2009   1,561   No, new shower curtains are not toxic, no matter what material the are made of. There is quite a trend in buying natural cotton and hemp shower curtains lately - and they look great - but there’s no need to buy them for safety reasons. Not sure where this...

How Should I Care for Shower Curtains?   created at May 16, 2009   1,460   Avoid mildew by airing off your shower curtain every time you take a shower. This involves nothing more than opening out the shower curtain fully to let it dry rather than leaving it all gathered together at one side of the bath. If shower curtains start t...

Is it true that some patterns and colors can actually make us feel better?   created at May 15, 2009   1,663   Yes, the key is to recognize your personality traits and complement them with the right color and pattern. If you find yourself feeling stressed out at the end of the day - then decorate your resting space, i.e. your reading room, bedroom, or den, in paler...

How can wallpaper make a small room look bigger? What are the best patterns?   created at May 15, 2009   1,867   In general, light colors add a feeling of spaciousness. In particular, striped wallcoverings are a sure bet for adding height to a room. Stripes visually raise the height of the ceiling by drawing the eye upward. At the same time, pastel colors broaden the...

Types of Wallpaper   created at May 15, 2009   3,687   The most popular types of wallpaper you will find at your local wallpaper retailer or home improvement store are: Vinyl Coated Paper - this wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic type viny...

International Wallcovering Symbols   created at May 15, 2009   1,433   Here’s the international wallcovering symbols used as standard.

Wallpaper Pattern Matching   created at May 15, 2009   1,872   All wallpapers, except some textures and murals, have a pattern repeat. The repeat is the vertical distance between one point on the pattern to the identical point vertically. This pattern repeat is an integral part of the design. The repeat can range anyw...

Wallpaper packing and sizes   created at May 15, 2009   1,843   Wallpaper comes in different lengths and widths and, although usually priced by the single roll, it is packaged either as double or triple rolls. People may find this packaging versus pricing situation hard to understand. However, wallpaper is packaged thi...

Wallpaper pattern and run numbers   created at May 15, 2009   1,632   A pattern number and dye-lot or "run number" is printed on each roll. A pattern number identifies a particular design and color way of a pattern. The dye-lot number represents a particular group of rolls that are printed on the same print run. Different dy...

What are the latest trends in wallpaper design?   created at May 13, 2009   1,991   Every year there are new colours and designs in every product area responding to global and local influences, cultural and lifestyle trends and changes. Wallcovering manufacturers regularly bring out new colours and designs too; sometimes subtle variations...

How do I work out how much paper I need in a room?   created at May 13, 2009   1,386   Most wallpaper rolls are about half a metre wide and 10 metres long, so that will give you about 3 drops given the standard wall height of 2.4 metres—about 5 square metres per roll. A normal-sized living room would take around 7 rolls, generally speaking ...

Are there ‘test-pots’ for wallpaper?   created at May 13, 2009   1,286   Yes, in a way—your retailer will provide you with a good-sized sample piece of the wallpaper you like so you can try it at home. Just tape or pin the sample on the wall and see how it looks.

Can I wallpaper a room myself or is it too difficult for a beginner?   created at May 13, 2009   1,394   Yes you can and no, it isn’t.  It’s much easier now, with pre-pasted papers and new technologies like non-woven backings. Retailers will advise you; they have instruction leaflets and videos / DVDs that show you how.  A great place to start is ...

Is it true that if I wallpaper it will be hard to remove when I want to change the look of the room?   created at May 13, 2009   1,426   It used to be, but that was then—now there are papers that can be easily stripped and replaced. We make a very effective wallpaper stripper (Metylan Special Wallpaper Remover) that will make the job simple and quick. And if you make sure that the walls ar...

What is psoriasis?   created at May 13, 2009   1,552   Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that shows up in several forms. The two that appear most in children are: • Plaque psoriasis. This is the most common type. If your baby has a raised, red lesion covered with a flaky, silvery-white scale, he may...

What are the benefits of the chicken pox vaccine?   created at May 13, 2009   1,482   It may seem unnecessary, because childhood chicken pox (also known as varicella) is usually a relatively mild illness. And some parents think it's better to let their kids be exposed to chicken pox so they'll have the illness (and the resulting immunity) n...

Can my child be cured of asthma?   created at May 11, 2009   1,384   There's no cure for asthma, although some asthmatic babies who wheeze only when they have colds or upper respiratory tract infections outgrow the tendency to wheeze over time. In general, asthma is thought to be a lifelong condition, although the frequency...

Could my baby's eczema be caused by a certain food?   created at May 11, 2009   1,449   Eczema is not a specific allergy, but in some children, certain allergenic foods can trigger eczema or make it worse. If you or your doctor suspects that your baby's eczema is affected by certain foods, the mostly likely culprits are cow's milk and eggs, f...

What can I do to treat my baby's eczema?   created at May 11, 2009   1,550   Taking good care of your baby's skin is crucial. Here are some tips: Try to keep your baby's skin from becoming too dry. Talk with her doctor about how often to bathe her. Many experts now believe that daily bathing can be helpful for babies with eczema. J...

What other problems happen as a result of sinusitis?   created at May 11, 2009   1,517   I have seen patients with problems like hives which wouldn't get better, they had no other symptoms. The hives got better immediately with treatment of sinusitis. I was amazed. Sinus problems may also cause all kinds of allergies to worsen (it seems that s...

How are head and neck cancers staged and what, exactly, does that mean?   created at May 09, 2009   1,415   A staging system is a clinical evaluation, based on the best possible estimate of the extent of the disease prior to treatment. Head and neck cancers are commonly staged using the TNM system. T describes the size of the tumor. N describes the extent of the...

What is done if I have to have sinus surgery?   created at May 08, 2009   1,597   You should first understand that I am not a surgeon, so this is from the perspective of someone who has seen the surgery, and had the surgery done, but who doesn't do the surgery himself. The surgery, called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), may ...

Sinus Surgery: When Is It Necessary?   updated at Nov 09, 2025   1,599   A small subset of individuals suffering from chronic sinusitis may find themselves unresponsive to even the most comprehensive medical treatments.Research suggests that,among patients managed by allergists specializing in chronic sinusitis,this figure fall...

What effect do nasal polyps have on sinus problems?   created at May 08, 2009   1,383   Nasal polyps are not true polyps but rather are probably caused by inflammation in the nose. They look like peeled grapes but are basically fluid-filled sacs. They can be found anywhere in the sinuses or nose and commonly are associated with sinus infectio...

Why do I have to keep my nose clear? I can breathe through my mouth.   created at May 07, 2009   1,524   While you can breathe through your mouth,relying solely on it is less efficient and can lead to dryness and irritation.Your nose filters,warms,and humidifies the air you breathe,protecting your lungs from irritants and pathogens.Keeping your nose clear ens...

Why do we have sinuses?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,990   The sinuses are air-filled spaces located within the bones of your skull.These cavities,nestled within the facial structure,play several roles in maintaining head and respiratory health.Let's explore the location and function of these often-overlooked anat...

What is the treatment for Lyme disease?   updated at Oct 31, 2025   1,387   Key Points about Lyme Disease Treatment?:Antibiotics are the Primary Treatment: The standard treatment for Lyme disease is with antibiotics.Early Treatment is Crucial: Antibiotics are most effective when started as early as possible after infection.Prompt ...

How to remove Attached Ticks ?   updated at Nov 08, 2025   1,739   Prompt tick removal is crucial,as it significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses.This article outlines the safest and most effective method for removing attached ticks. The Tweezers Method: Your Best BetTh...

Side effects of Vulvar Cancer Surgery   updated at Nov 11, 2025   1,838   Curative surgery for vulvar cancer,while potentially life-saving,can have significant and lasting side effects,both psychological and physical.These consequences can impact a patient's quality of life and require comprehensive pre-treatment counseling and ...

Questions a woman may want to ask her doctor before treatment begins for vulvar cancer   created at May 05, 2009   1,264   Here are some questions a woman may want to ask her doctor before treatment begins: What is my diagnosis? What is the stage of the disease? What are my treatment choices? Which do you recommend for me? Why? What are the chances that the treatment will be s...

Side effects of Chemotheray for Ovarian Cancer   updated at Nov 09, 2025   1,385   Chemotherapy plays a crucial role in treating ovarian cancer,but it's important to understand its potential side effects.These side effects arise because chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells.While this is effective in destroying cancer cells,th...

How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,408   Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...

What are the Causes and Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer?   updated at Nov 09, 2025   1,705   While pinpointing the exact cause of ovarian cancer in any individual is complex,researchers have identified several factors that increase a woman's risk of developing the disease. Age as a Risk FactorThe majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in women ...

Things to preapre for Cervical Cancer Treatment   created at May 04, 2009   1,415   Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor before treatment begins: What is the stage (extent) of my disease? What are my treatment choices? Which do you recommend? Why? What are the chances that the treatment will be successful? Would a clini...

How is cancer of the cervix treated?   updated at Nov 22, 2025   1,966   Cervical Cancer Treatment OptionsTreatment for cervical cancer is highly individualized,depending on several factors::Tumor location and size,Cancer stage (extent of spread),Patient's age and overall health,Other individual considerations.Gynecologic oncol...

How are precancerous conditions of the cervix treated?   created at May 04, 2009   1,539   All treatments directed toward neoplastic conditions of the cervix should be based on a biopsy and not a Pap smear alone. Treatment for a precancerous lesion of the cervix depends on a number of factors. These factors include whether the lesion is low or h...