Why Down Books

It’s the small and simple things you do and change that will eventually result in successful weight loss.

In my ongoing struggle to lose weight, a friend recommended “1001 Simple Ways to Lose Weight.”  Ever the skeptic, I was rather pessimistic despite her assertions that the book can really help you lose weight and keep it off.  Much to my surprise, the book is actually quite good.  Rather than focusing on big (unrealistic) goals, it talks about small and simple steps to lose weight. 

The book is filled with simple ideas, tips, and immediate solutions for small everyday weight loss.  While it is slow going at first (as the weight loss process typically is), I started to see results after a few weeks with the small changes and steps I was making; if the book had suggested anything bigger or more demanding, I never would have stuck with a new regiment.  It also reminded me of all the small and simple yet effective things that will add up and help me lose the weight.

Whether it is a new exercise routine, a weight loss pill, or healthier eating habits, this book will help you, one baby step at a time, lose weight and keep it off.

There have been many recently reported fatalities due to the West Nile Virus, and it seems to be affecting the elderly the most. It’s a tragic consequence to mosquito bites - it’s hard to believe the seemingly innocuous creatures can cause the death of people. But it happens.

I decided to look into how the heck Mosquitos, while tiny but pesky, can wreak such havoc. I found a book, The Mosquito Book, that is funny but has many facts about mosquitos.

What I didn’t see mentioned in The Mosquito Book, however, was the use of a Mosquito Hat to help prevent the awful bugs from eating us alive. Bug spray is great, but if you garden a lot like I do, I don’t want to spray it on every time I go outside.

Mosquito hats are great because they look like an ordinary hat, but a small zipper in the top opens up to reveal netting that can cover your face and protect you from mosquitos, bees, and other annoying (and sometimes deadly!) insects.

If you spend any amount of time outside, be sure to have ways to protect yourself. Read up about mosquitos, and wear a mosquito hat to keep them away from you. Stay safe, and happy gardening (and reading!)

I’ve been wanting to lose about 30 pounds now for the past year (ha!) so I decided to actually start trying, and stop eating donughts (goodbye, Krispy Kreme!) and other junk food. Then I started thinking about it, and realized that if I have to cut out food I love, I’ll never stick to my diet. I started wondering…is it better to get a weight loss book or video, or take weight loss supplements?

I started doing some research on some popular supplements - I only wanted to take something that’s going to work - not a fad, like Hoodia. When I researched Akavar, I liked the fact that they have done scientific studies on people taking the supplement and losing weight. They also have a guarantee on their product. I feel like it’s not as big of a risk if I know I can get my money back. Plus, there are some really good reviews about the product, and they have a lot of information available for me to read.

I started looking into weight loss books as well, and realized that if I do a combination of weight loss programs and take supplements, I’ll probably have the best results. This way, I can still eat my beloved Krispy Kremes as well. I’ll post updates about my weight loss results. In the meantime, I’m excited to start taking Akavar and working out, and watching the weight drop off!

Egg donation is a highly popular infertility alternative that has sparked serious ethical and legal debate. Demand for women’s eggs that continually surpasses the available supply has become a catalyst for soaring compensation. In fact, I had a roommate who made nearly $15,000 for donating her eggs twice. Which prompted me to do a little research.

I came across a great book about egg donation and the controversy surrounding reproductive technology. The book provides essays from a myriad of experts such as lawyers, theologians, medical doctors, and sociologists, addressing the ethical controversies advancing reproductive procedures trigger. It also presents different policies and procedures of egg donation services through out the country, as well as recommendations from professionals if you are considering becoming and egg donor or recipient. The book comes across surprisingly unbiased, presenting all sides of the argument.