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		<title>Annual Health Check</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PERSONAL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alright]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Annual]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[doctor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exam table]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing could is scarier than having to lie down in an exam table to be checked by a doctor. Of course a medical check up would always do us good, but the news after the examination could be something that we would dread, or the thought of having an illness or disease could be the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing could is scarier than having to lie down in an <a href="http://www.medicaldevicedepot.com/Exam-Tables-s/394.htm">exam table</a> to be checked by a doctor.  Of course a medical check up would always do us good, but the news after the examination could be something that we would dread, or the thought of having an illness or disease could be the worst news ever.</p>
<p>Whether we like it or not, medical examinations are a must for us.  It would be ideal that it is done yearly, whether we feel sick or not. Yearly examinations could be scary, alright but at least it gives us precautions about diseases that we could possibly avoid.</p>
<p>Like they always say, prevention is always better than cure.</p>
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		<title>Jumpstart your Weight Loss Goals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decision]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet pills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[losing weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[order]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is easy to decide to start losing weight but it is very difficult to actually go through with it. I know because I have been through it many times. The decision is easy to make but the work that you have to go through is just too tough. It would be nice to take [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is easy to decide to start losing weight but it is very difficult to actually go through with it. I know because I have been through it many times. The decision is easy to make but the work that you have to go through is just too tough. </p>
<p>It would be nice to take diet pills just so the road to weight loss is kind of shortened. <a href="http://toprateddietpills.com">Diet pills</a> make the work easier because while you have to pump so much in order to get your metabolism moving, the pills already do that for you. So you achieve your goals faster and easier.</p>
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		<title>Sports and Exercise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[age]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marathon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Men]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new friend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ping pong table]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lourdesmia.com/?p=920</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting into sports is a good way to keep fit. Men like basketball while women usually run the marathon. But as you get older, high impact sports could bring injury to our frail bodies. If such is the case, we can get into swimming or perhaps play ping pong. You do not necessarily have to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting into sports is a good way to keep fit. Men like basketball while women usually run the marathon. But as you get older, high impact sports could bring injury to our frail bodies. If such is the case, we can get into swimming or perhaps play ping pong. You do not necessarily have to buy a <a href="http://www.newgy.com/">ping pong</a> table, you can just go to the local community center because almost always, there is a table there. Perhaps you can even find a new friend who will become your sparring partner. Do whatever it takes to keep our bodies active even in our old age.</p>
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		<title>Best Progesterone Cream</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 13:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dry skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[estrogen levels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hormone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[menopausal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[menopausal stage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood swings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reproductive cancers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women face a great deal of changes as they approach the menopausal stage. This is because there are also major changes happening in her body. For one, estrogen levels drop up to 40-60% making women prone to have breast and reproductive cancers. Progesterone is a hormone needed as a replacement therapy for menopausal women. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Women face a great deal of changes as they approach the menopausal stage.  This is because there are also major changes happening in her body.  For one, estrogen levels drop up to 40-60% making women prone to have breast and reproductive cancers.  </p>
<p>Progesterone is a hormone needed as a replacement therapy for menopausal women.  It is meant to oppose the effects of estrogen lack.  Progesterone is needed to enhance overall hormone balance after menopause. On top of that, it also affects against osteoporosis, also a common bone problem occurring in women shortly before or after menopause. </p>
<p>Finding the <a href="http://bestprogesteronecream.net/">best progesterone cream</a> could do wonders for women undergoing the dreaded struggles of menopause such as hot flashes, dry skin, mood swings and sleepless nights.  As it is applied and absorbed into your body, it readily gives you the comfort you need and does its work in hormone replacement.</p>
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		<title>A Place to De-Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 15:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PERSONAL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bread and butter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Confused]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[De]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parents]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lourdesmia.com/?p=906</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Though I am not a career mom working outside our home, I live a very busy life. I have my own home based work (which is technically our bread and butter right now) and I have three kids to attend. Aside from that, I have a husband to get along and even my parents, my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Though I am not a career mom working outside our home, I live a very busy life. I have my own home based work (which is technically our bread and butter right now) and I have three kids to attend. Aside from that, I have a husband to get along and even my parents, my siblings and their brood. So, this literally translates to stress and more time to stay at home (no time to go out as often as I want).</p>
<p>Now, this left me thinking… wouldn’t it be nice to have <a href="http://www.myelemental.com">backyard spa designs</a>? Confused? Well, what I meant was would it be nice to have your own spa in your backyard, that would be cool right? Yes, I am thinking of having a spa at home. At least when I get stressed, I just go in and dive to de-stress. But as for now, I don’t have the financial capacity yet. All I could do for now is wish.</p>
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		<title>Goodbye Acne!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cream]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Definitely]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mirror]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do you do when you look at yourself in the mirror and an acne “greets” you? You would be looking for a magic cream or pill that would just make the thing disappear in seconds. Trust me, an acne on the face is not a pleasant sight! But is there any cream that magically [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when you look at yourself in the mirror and an acne “greets” you?  You would be looking for a magic cream or pill that would just make the thing disappear in seconds.  Trust me, an acne on the face is not a pleasant sight!  But is there any cream that magically would make the thing go like it was never even there?  The bad news is it that it may take days.  Tsk! Definitely not something to be happy about.</p>
<p>Ok, slow down.  Look for some <a href="http://www.bestacneremedies.net/">homemade acne remedies</a>. You might have one of the pleasant surprises in your life when the ingredients are just readily available in your kitchen!  Wouldn’t it be great to treat yourself at home without having to worry about the expense of buying those expensive creams?  Plus you would not even know if you would be allergic to it or it might not work for you.  </p>
<p>Try the homemade treatment and say goodbye to acne!</p>
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		<title>How to Use a Micrometer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 12:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lourdesmia.com/?p=894</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you know what micrometers are? These are measuring devices which look like a caliper or C-clamp. Basically, a micrometer is used to measure the length, diameter and thickness of a solid object. You’ll know a micrometer when you see a tool with two measuring rods that has a movable jaw which can be adjusted [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you know what <a href="http://www.reidsupply.com/Results.aspx?pid=10022158">micrometers</a> are? These are measuring devices which look like a caliper or C-clamp. Basically, a micrometer is used to measure the length, diameter and thickness of a solid object. You’ll know a micrometer when you see a tool with two measuring rods that has a movable jaw which can be adjusted by a thimble and friction screw, a calibrated cylinder and a lever for locking.  </p>
<p>To effectively measure an object with a micrometer, you need to place it between the its measuring rods. After that, turn the thimble to close the rods around the object but the rods should not touch the object tightly. Lock the lever to hold the measuring rods in place and then you may start reading the value that shows on the central line of the cylinder.</p>
<p>There are marks along the way signifying the different measurements you need and all you need to do is add the values together to get the exact measurement of the object.</p>
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		<title>Would Hydroxycut Work for You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anything]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[background]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer testimonials]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hydroxycut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[weight loss supplements]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[People always want the easy way out. That applies to almost anything, including weight loss. Hence, you will see more and more people geared towards diet and weight loss pills. They would much rather spend money on stuff like these instead of hitting the gym, which to them can be likened to a gruesome task. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People always want the easy way out. That applies to almost anything, including weight loss. Hence, you will see more and more people geared towards diet and weight loss pills. They would much rather spend money on stuff like these instead of hitting the gym, which to them can be likened to a gruesome task.</p>
<p>It’s no wonder then that there are so many weight loss supplements that abound these days. One such supplement is Hydroxycut which is a premium weight loss supplement that contains several unique patent-protected ingredients and compounds.</p>
<p>If you are one among many who wish to lose weight the fast and easy way and you happen to think that Hydroxycut is the one you want to try, I would suggest that you first go over customer testimonials and at the same time read <a href="http://www.hydroxycutreviews.com/">hydroxycut reviews</a> just to see if the product would work for you. Taking something without first checking its background is clearly putting your health at risk.</p>
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		<title>Blackheads, Blackheads Go Away</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[all sorts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blackheads on nose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blank canvas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counterparts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[face]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[impurities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[They say that a face devoid of any make-up is like a blank canvas waiting to be painted on. A blank canvas, the face is indeed. Maybe that’s one reason why it gets dirty easily and attracts all sorts of impurities. I should know because no matter how hard I try and no matter what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They say that a face devoid of any make-up is like a blank canvas waiting to be painted on. A blank canvas, the face is indeed. Maybe that’s one reason why it gets dirty easily and attracts all sorts of impurities. </p>
<p>I should know because no matter how hard I try and no matter what I use on my face to cleanse it, it seems that impurities have a way of getting back and settling in my face comfortably. It can be pretty annoying. Pimples, acne, white heads and blackheads – all of them join forces to make life more miserable for me.</p>
<p>Just this morning as I was cleaning my face, I noticed several blackheads on my nose and I immediately felt depressed. Why? Because I have always had hard times when looking for stuff to help me <a href="http://www.blackheadsonnose.net/">get rid of blackheads on nose</a>. It seems as though they thrive on living on my nose more than their white counterparts do.</p>
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		<title>Soap and Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mama Mia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HEALTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breed]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just last week, I was blogging about me looking for a suitable acne treatment for my face because I was experiencing a breakout. I have acne sprouts on my forehead and even under my nose. But even how much time I put into looking for a suitable acne treatment, I ended up with soap and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just last week, I was blogging about me looking for a suitable <a href="http://acnetreatments.com/">acne treatment</a> for my face because I was experiencing a breakout. I have acne sprouts on my forehead and even under my nose. But even how much time I put into looking for a <strong>suitable acne treatment</strong>, I ended up with soap and water.</p>
<p>Yes, you heard me right. I dealt with soap and water many times in a day. Well, the acne is still here but it is no longer showing signs of new breed. The once yellow zits are now fading into dark spots and my forehead looks clearer now.</p>
<p>Thank God that I was not able to spend money! I am wondering right now much my bills will be by the end of the month since we used my credit card most of the time when I went to groceries and the hospital. <img src='http://www.lourdesmia.com/wp-content/plugins/tango-smileys-extended/tango/frown.png' alt='Frown' title='Frown' class='tse-smiley' height='16' width='16' /></p>
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