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The Truth About Hypnosis: It's an Accepted Part of Mainstream Medicine

Mara Bateman Region: Texas

Contrary to what you've seen in old horror movies, when you're hypnotized, you can't be forced to do anything you don't want to do. What hypnosis will do is make you more receptive to suggestion. Studies show that it can e... more

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Learning About the Four Most Common Prenatal Tests

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Creating a child is a miracle. It's also inherently risky. At one time, pregnancy was a major cause of death among young women. But thanks to medical advances and our health care system, maternal mortality has decreased si... more

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The Four Types of Laxatives: How Each Works and the Risks they Pose

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Is there anyone reading this article who hasn't been constipated at one time or another? Symptoms can range from feeling bloated to stomach cramps, but for many people the solution is the same: laxatives. The next time you... more

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Tags: Laxatives
 

The Truth About Houseplants: They Don't Make Indoor Air Clean

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Some scientists at the United States National Air and Space Agency (NASA), looking for ways to cleanse the air in hermetically sealed space capsules, have touted houseplants as indoor air cleaners. However, environmental e... more

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Tags: NASA , Houseplant , Air , Plants
 

A Guide to Choosing Over the Counter Pain Relievers

Mara Bateman Region: United States

When your head is pounding or your back is aching, there are dozens of over-the-counter analgesics, or pain relievers, available to make you feel better. But with so many brands, ingredients, indications, and side effects,... more

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A Guide to Determining What Kind of Home or Rental Insurance You Need

Mara Bateman Region: United States

If you're shopping for homeowners or renters insurance, you'll want to avoid two common mistakes that most people make: buying too little insurance and paying too much for it. Insurance experts say that a homeowners ins... more

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The Distribution Center: a Different Kind of Storing Concept

Mara Bateman Region: United States

In my "A Business Tip on Choosing the Right Storing Facility", I discussed how the storing concept affects marketing strategy, and the difference between using a private warehouse and a public warehouse. This may have led ... more

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A Guide to Buying Antiques for Collectors

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Stopping at the sight of an antiques sign overlooking a yard spread with painted rocking chairs and dusty chests of drawers is a temptation few collectors can resist. But is impulse buying ever a good idea? After all, the ... more

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Tags: Antiques
 

The History of the Bacardi Mojito - the Delicious New Drink of Choice

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Just when you thought summer was all about shakes and fruit juices, Bacardi introduces the newest, most delicious way to cool down. Indeed, the best way to beat the coming hot summer nights is taking in the smooth minty fl... more

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Tips on Having a Healthy Pregnancy: Understanding the Importance and Risks of Amniocentesis

Mara Bateman Region: United States

It's been called "the window on pregnancy," and amniocentesis does allow doctors to "peek" inside an expectant mother's body to check the health of her developing baby. The test involves analysis of a sample of the amnioti... more

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Name: Mara Bateman
Member Since: December 2007
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# of Articles: 108
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Mara Bateman conducts trainings for executives of service-oriented companies. She is a logistics and travel consultant and is a freelance writer. Her interests are writing, lots of reading, housekeeping, cooking, and health care.


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