5 Reasons why Pop art paintings are a must have! by Brent Gibson
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Oil Painting: Solvents and Resins by Vijay Kanth
The properties of the various solvents and resins used in an oil painting

Solvents are added to oil paints for temporary change, they are designed to work in a way such that they evaporate consistently and completely as the oil paint dries. (Technically, the more correct term is diluents, as not all are solvents, but it's not the term very commonly used post by haiyan902.) Solvents are also used to soften resins, making mediums, cleaning up, and also for cleaning brushes. It is very essential to use solvents in a well-ventilated room and you need to remember that they are flammable (catch fire easily).

Turpentine is the traditional solvent used in the oil painting. It's actually based on tree resin and has a very fast evaporation rate, releasing harmful vapors. It could also be absorbed through healthy skin. Try using only artist quality turpentine as the industrial variety you will find in hardware stores probably contains impurities; it needs to be colorless, like water. It is also known as spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, genuine turpentine, English turpentine, distilled turpentine; double rectified turpentine, or even simply turps.

Mineral spirits is based on pure petroleum and has a moderate evaporation rate, releasing harmful vapors. It is not absorbed through healthy skin like turpentine. Mineral spirits is less expensive than turpentine. Mineral spirits is a stronger solvent than odorless mineral spirits, also called as white spirits.

Odorless mineral spirits is based on petroleum and has a reasonable evaporation rate. It is again not absorbed through healthy skin. It's quite expensive than normal mineral spirits as it has had some of the harmful perfumed solvents removed. Good brands include Turpenoid, Thin-ex, and Gamsol Louis Vuitton bags.

Tip: Test the quality of a solvent by putting a little on a drop of paper and to let it evaporate. If it doesn't leave any resident, stain, or smell, it needs to be good enough for oil painting.

Resins are used to increase the shine of oil paint, reduce the color, reduce drying time of a medium, and add body to drying oils. The most used one is a natural resin known as Damar that should be mixed with turpentine as it would not thoroughly dissolve when mixed with mineral spirits. Damar could also be used as a varnish Louis Vuitton handbags.
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Digital Photo Tips � Camera Aperture Made Simple by Thomas Luttig
What is the biggest misconception about a camera's aperture? Most beginner photographers believe that the aperture controls the shutter speed or vice versa. Actually, shutter speed and aperture work together to get the best exposure for the image. As a photographer, your primary goal should be perfect exposure. There many ways you can use to further emphasize your subject but we will discuss those in other articles.

A properly exposed image uses a ratio of how much light is entering the lens and how long the shutter is open for. The larger the aperture, small f-stop number, means more light is allowed in. Because there is more light than may be needed, you can use a higher shutter speed to capture motion. Just remember that a large aperture means that the depth of field will be shallower. Be sure that your focus is set correctly on your subject or it may be blurry. Here are a couple good rules of thumb to keep in mind when setting your aperture and shutter speeds.

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How Does Menopause Effect Weight Gain by Dr. Steven Vaughn
How Does Menopause Effect Weight Gain?

Ask Dr. Steve �

Dr. Steve,

I just turned 49 and am starting menopause. I also noticed that I�m gaining weight for no reason. I haven�t changed anything in my lifestyle. What should I do?

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Baltimore, MD

Shelly,

This is a great question with so many people hitting our age. Weight gained after menopause seems to be harder to lose.

It is very common to put on weight at this time and while some of this may be due to lifestyle changes, that does not explain why suddenly women develop a tendency to put on weight at different parts of the body, especially the abdomen, while any weight gained when younger tended to be centered on the hips and thighs post by haiyan902.

Hormonal changes do have a part to play in this, although the process is not completely understood. At menopause a woman stops ovulating, her monthly menstruation periods end, and her body produces much lower levels of the female hormone estrogen which is responsible for the ovulation process.

Low estrogen has been shown to cause weight gain in animals and it almost certainly is the reason why female bodies change shape.

Reversing course to lose unwanted pounds requires strict attention to healthy eating habits, an active lifestyle and diligence to keep it all on track. If you do not adjust your eating habits you will probably find that your weight increases. A person of 60 just does not need as many calories as a person of 40.

Hormone therapy with estrogen is sometimes prescribed to control menopausal symptoms. Many women will be surprised to hear that studies have shown that hormone therapy does not cause weight gain Louis Vuitton outlet.

Some women experience bloating and water retention in the early stages of hormone therapy but this is usually temporary and they have not gained any fat.

Hormone therapy can reduce the risk of heart disease by preventing the changes in storage of body fat around the abdomen and lowering cholesterol. However, hormone therapy has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in some studies.

There's no magic to avoiding weight gain as you get older. The strategies at any age remain the same: Watch what you eat and get that body moving.

Watch what you eat - Eat a healthy, low fat diet with plenty of fiber, and avoid sugar and sugar products. Pay attention to the foods you're eating and slightly reduce the amount of calories you consume each day.

Choose a varied diet composed mainly of fruits and vegetables that will help you to safely cut back on calories and lose weight. Reduce the amount of high fat foods you consume Louis Vuitton handbags.

You notice I say slightly reduce calories vs. substantially the reason being is to prevent your body from responding to the �starvation effect� by conserving energy and making extra pounds harder to shed. Weight maintenance is a gradual but consistent process.

Move that Body. Aerobic exercise boosts your metabolism and helps you burn fat. Strength training exercises increase muscle mass, boost your metabolism and strengthen your bones.

Spend more time doing the things you really enjoy that also get you moving. Do more gardening. Take longer walks or start riding a bike. Your goal is to be active for a total of 30 minutes or more daily.

Accept the changes to the shape of your body. If you are not overweight, but simply have a thicker waist and slimmer legs, that is fine.

Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program if you have any medical conditions or your fitness levels are low. Your doctor can also help with symptoms of menopause and weight gain.

There are three critical building blocks that must be stacked together to achieve weight loss: eating healthier and smaller portions (consuming fewer calories), increasing expenditure of energy through simple exercise (using up more calories) and having the mind set (mental discipline) to change your habits into a positive life program of health and vitality.
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Hemorrhoids Home Cure - Water Based Cures by Greg Whitaker
Water is a primary remedy for hemorrhoid problems. Drinking water or using it as a bath can help reduce hemorrhoids and heal them faster.

Most people do not drink enough water. By drinking a lot of water and using warm baths you can greatly aid reducing and curing yourself of hemorrhoids.

How drinking water helps in the healing of hemorrhoids.

Drinking plenty of water also makes a contribution to the softening of the stool which then makes it simpler to push out of the body without straining and irritating the hemorrhoid. Drink the juice of turnip along with the juices of spinach or carrots because the juice of turnip should not be taken alone. Drink lots of fluids throughout the day, preferable water. Increase your fiber intake by eating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains post by haiyan902.

Drinking pure aloe juice is also said to be effective in easing pain and itchiness. Drink lots of fluids throughout the day, preferable water. Increase your fiber intake by eating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Warm baths are a tremendous help in curing hemorrhoids.

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What about piles?

Piles arise due to the increased pressure of internal or external veins around the anal canal. Piles can result from straining to move stool, chronic constipation, diarrhea, and anal intercourse. Piles can be caused due to a lot of reasons, and one of the most common reasons is constant constipation for a long time Louis Vuitton Canada. Constipation exerts a lot of pressure on the veins around the rectum and over time these veins become varicose, resulting in piles.

What can you tell me about internal and external hemorrhoids?

Internal hemorrhoids are those that occur inside the rectum and since this area does not have pain receptors. External hemorrhoids are a combination of these two types. Internal hemorrhoids occur when the veins inside the anal canal swell and external hemorrhoids occur when the veins near the opening swell instead. The differences are important to note as those with internal hemorrhoids may not feel any pain since there are no pain receptors inside the rectum area.

Internal hemorrhoids may either bulge into the anal canal or protrude out through the anus, in which case they are called prolapsed. External hemorrhoids on the other hand are found outside the anus.

The bottom line is that whether you have internal or external hemorrhoids or even if you have both, water is what you need to help you get rid of them. When combined with a fiber rich diet you can essentially rid yourself of hemorrhoids for good.
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Ways To Find A Dentist In Your Local Area Easily by Jeff Schuman
Do you need to find a dentist in your local area, but haven't had much locating the right one yet post by haiyan902? Then you need to know the best ways to use that will make your search a lot simpler.

There are many different ways you can use to find a dentist. Below are the best ways that can be used by anyone.

1. Referrals - This is one of the best ways to locate a dentist. Find out who your friends and family suggest for a dentist.

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3. Hospitals - This may seem like a weird place to enquire about a dentist, but it is a good way to find one that can be trusted to do a good job. Hospitals usually have a separate annex that will have offices for private practitioners.

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Just be sure that you contact them once you have learned all you can about them online before making your final decision about whether to go with that particular dentist or whether to find a new one.

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IQ Benefits of Exercising and Sleep by Frank Breinling
I'm sure we've all met that one person who just happens to score higher than everyone on their tests, and just seems to always get higher grades than the average. We've all had our moments of envy for the person who happens to have a higher IQ than everyone else, and we wonder, how do they do it? There are many factors that fall into your IQ and the different things that can increase or hurt your IQ level. In fact, some of these can be done in your own home, at no cost to you at all!

Worry no more Louis Vuitton bags! A quick way to increase your IQ would be to try exercising. It's something that everyone can do in his or her own home for just a few minutes each day. There are many factors that can help with your IQ, but exercising is a great way to start, and is something that can be adjusted to fit the level of any particular person that would want to add it to their daily schedule. Whether starting out at a beginner level or being an advanced trainer, exercising can help increase your IQ and can also open your mind to learning more Louis Vuitton. The implementation of physical activity can be seen as a manner of waking up your mind. Not only will it wake up your mind, but it can also give your body more energy to continue throughout the day, whereas you would usually be tired. This can range from walking early in the mornings or taking a light jog to intense cardio exercises in your home or at the gym post by haiyan902. Any form of exercise can serve as a means to increase your IQ.

Another easy way to increase your IQ would be to get sleep on a regular basis each night. As we get older, our daily schedule changes and our habits vary on a day-to-day basis. Due to these changes, we are sleep deprived and we end up cheating our bodies out of its rest. Well, in addition to cheating our bodies, we actually are depriving our minds of what it needs. In addition to the quantity of rest, the quality is important as well. If you sleep for 8 hours, but are uncomfortable for 5, then it's just like sleeping for 3 hours. In order for this to be effective, your quality of sleep is highly important.<

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 2 by Susun Weed
Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too.

In your first lesson, you learned how to "listen" to the messages of plant's tastes. And you discovered that using plants in water bases (teas, infusions, vinegars, soups) - and as simples - allows you to experiment with and explore herbal medicine safely.

In this lesson, we will learn how to make effective water-based herbal remedies and talk more about using simples.

TEA FOR YOU Louis Vuitton bags?

Teas are a favorite way to consume herbs. Made by brewing a small amount of herbs (typically a teaspoonful to a cup of water) for a short time (generally 1-2 minutes), teas are flavorful, colorful drinks.

Herbs rich in coloring compounds - such as hibiscus, rose hips, calendula, and black tea - make enticing and tasty teas. They may also contain polyphenols, phytochemicals known to help prevent cancer. Since coloring compounds and polyphenols are fairly stable, dried herbs are considered best for teas rich in these.

Herbs rich in volatile oils - such as ginger, chamomile, cinnamon, catnip, mint, lemon balm, lemon grass, lavender, bergamot, and fennel, anise, and cumin seeds - make lovely teas, which are effective in easing spasms, stimulating digestion, eliminating pain, and inducing sleep. Since much of the volatile oils are lost when herbs are dried, fresh herbs are considered best for teas rich in these, but dried herbs can be used with good results.

I enjoy a cup of hot tea with honey. But teas fail to deliver the mineral richness locked into many common herbs. A cup of nettle tea, for instance, contains only 5-10 mg of calcium, while a cup of nettle infusion contains up to 500 mg of calcium. For optimum nutrition, I drink nourishing herbal infusions every day.

INFUSION FOR ME!

An infusion is a large amount of herb brewed for a long time. Typically, one ounce by weight (about a cup by volume) of dried herb is placed in a quart jar, which is then filled to the top with boiling water, tightly lidded and allowed to steep for 4-10 hours. After straining, a cup or more is consumed, and the remainder chilled to slow spoilage. Drinking 2-4 cups a day is usual. Since the minerals and other phytochemicals in nourishing herbs are made more accessible by drying, dried herbs are considered best for infusions Louis Vuitton Canada. (See experiment 2.)

I make my infusions at night before I go to bed and they are ready in the morning. I put my herb in my jar and my water in the pot, and the pot on the fire, then brush my teeth (or sweep the floor) until the kettle whistles. I pour the boiling water up to the rim of the jar, screw on a tight lid, turn off the stove and the light, and go to bed. In the morning, I strain the plant material out, squeezing it well, and drink the liquid. I prefer it iced, unless the morning is frosty. I drink the quart of infusion within 36 hours or until it spoils. Then I use it to water my houseplants, or pour it over my hair after washing as a final rinse, which can be left on.

My favorite herbs for infusion are nettle, oatstraw, red clover, and comfrey leaf, but only one at a time. The tannins in red clover and comfrey make me pucker my lips, so I add a little mint, or bergamot, when I infuse them, just enough to flavor the brew slightly. A little salt in your infusion may make it taste better than honey will.

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SIMPLE MESSAGES

When we use simples (one plant at a time), we allow ourselves an intimacy that deepens and strengthens our connections to plants and their green magic. There are lots of interesting plants, and lots of herbalists who maintain that herbal medicine means formulae and combinations of herbs post by haiyan902. But I consider herbs as lovers, preferring to have only one in bed with me at a time.

When I use one plant at a time it is much easier for me to discern the effect of that plant. When I use one plant at a time and someone has a bad reaction to the remedy, it is obvious what the source of the distress is, and usually easy to remedy. When I use one plant at a time, I make it easy for my body to communicate with me and tell me what plants it needs for optimum health.

I even go so far as to ally with one plant at a time, usually for at least a year. By narrowing my focus, I actually find that I learn more.

COMING UP

In our next lesson we will learn more about the difference between nourishing, tonifying, stimulating/sedating, and potentially-poisonous plants; how to prepare them; and how to use them. In the following installments we will explore the difference between fixing disease and promoting health, how to apply the three traditions of healing, and how to take charge of your own health care with the six steps of healing.

EXPERIMENT NUMBER ONE

Make and drink a quart of nourishing herbal infusion made with stinging nettle, oatstraw, red clover, raspberry leaf, or comfrey leaf. If you wish, flavor it with mint. On the same day, make a tea from the same herb, using dried herb. Compare and contrast the colors, flavors, and sensations.

EXPERIMENT NUMBER TWO

Make an infusion of stinging nettle, oatstraw, red clover, raspberry leaf, or comfrey leaf, using one ounce of dried herb as usual. At the same time, make a quart of "brew" using the same herb, but fresh, not dried. To make it fair, use 4 ounces of fresh herb. After one hour of steeping, look at both jars, taste and compare/contrast. Repeat three more times at hourly intervals.

Minerals are released slowly into water. They darken the color of the water and give it a dense, rich taste. Oil-soluble vitamins float to the top and make a thin glaze of swirls.

EXPERIMENT NUMBER THREE

Buy, or grow, a tasty, aromatic herb, like ginger, peppermint, or rosemary. For this experiment you will need one tablespoon of fresh herb, and one teaspoon of the same herb dried. Place the fresh herb in a cup or mug and the dried herb in another. Fill both to the top with boiling water. After one minute, taste, smell, compare the teas. Wait another minute and compare again. Then wait five minutes and try each one again.

EXPERIMENT NUMBER FOUR

Make a tea with aromatic seeds - anise, caraway, coriander, cumin, fennel, or fenugreek. Use a teaspoon of seeds in a cup of water. At the same time, brew some using a tablespoon of seeds per cup. After a minute, taste, smell, contrast. Repeat in five minutes, then in thirty minutes, then after an hour, then after four hours. Teas and infusions of dried seeds are almost the same.

FURTHER STUDY

1. Drink 2-4 cups of nourishing herbal infusion for a month and see if your health changes in any way. Best if you don't drink coffee or tea during this month.

2. Choose a green ally to focus on this year.

3. Read Healing Power of Minerals by Paul Bergner.

4. Read about stinging nettle and oatstraw in my book Healing Wise.

5. Write out the botanical names of the herbs you used in making your teas and your infusions.

ADVANCED WORK

* Learn more about essential oils in plants. Grow several plants rich in essential oils.

* Learn more about tannins. Make an oakbark infusion.

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Poor Man's Guide To Eating Healthy by Isabella R. Sapphire

If you have very little money to spend on healthy foods because of the price,then you will find this advice to be just what you need for eating healthy with little money.

Being a healthy eater requires you to become both educated and smart about what healthy eating actually is. Being food smart isn't about learning to calculate grams or fat, or is it about studying labels and counting calories post by haiyan902.

Stop eating Processed junk food and do your grocery shopping on your own,because your children and sometimes your spouse are usually the ones requesting Processed junk food. Shopping alone will ensure that you only buy the foods that you need.

Drink pure Filtered Water and unsweating herb tea instead of coffee, milk,juice and soft drinks. If you need milk or milk products on a daily basis for your Children,then buy organic milk or milk products with 2% or less fat,low suger and salt.

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Lean Meats and beans are a good sources for protein,but lean meat is more expensive than meats with a lot of fat,so limit your meats to once or twice a month. All beans are a healther chose for protein then meats, as they give you protein at a great price.

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The USDA recommends eating beans at least 4 times per week. If you experience gas after eating beans you should try washing them,covering them with water and put half a raw potato into the pot of beans,bringing the water to a boil, then draining it off and remove the cooked potato,leaving the pot with just beans.

If you live in a coastal area or an area where fish are around,make that an integral part of your diet. You can catch them from the lakes or rivers,saving money in the process.

Peanut butter is great for those with low income,as it's popular with almost everyone. You can use it for sandwiches instead of eating hot dogs. Read the label on the jar as sum Peanut butter jars need to be frigerated and sum does not, although bigger jars can last you for weeks or months.

You should buy foods that have a high content of water. Watermelon,salads,and even sugar free gelatin are all great examples.

Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate eating, consisting of healthy meals at least three times per day. Healthy eaters eat many different types of foods, not limiting themselves to one specific food type or food group.

Eating healthy is always something you can't go wrong with. You can eat healthy for just a few bucks,which makes it perfect for those with low income. Now,you don't need a lot of money to have the lifestyle and health you've always wanted.<