Articles by Ruth Butters
5htp Benefits: What Are They, and How Does It Work? -
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Ruth Butters
What is 5htp, and what 5htp benefits can we realistically expect? 5htp is fast gaining a reputation as a miracle supplement, capable of alleviating depression, regulating sleep, reducing anxiety and even aiding in weight loss. How does it work, and is it a safe supplement?...
5HTP Benefits - What You Need To Know When Choosing A Supplement -
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Ruth Butters
Versatile, inexpensive, and widely available, 5HTP is an ideal supplement for many suffering from a range of maladies. 5HTP benefits many individuals suffering from anxiousness, insomnia, irritable mood and depression. If you're trying to manage one or more of these conditions, chances are you may...
Shiny Brite Ornaments: The History of a Holiday Classic -
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Ruth Butters
The invention of Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments was a result of World War II. Christmas trees adorned with sparkling glass balls were popular with Americans. Germany and Japan were the major importer of glass ornaments in the 1930's. American businessman Max Eckart had been importing...
Retro Christmas Tree Classics -
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Ruth Butters
If you remember the Christmases of the fifties and sixties - or if you just love the sleek and stylish retro modern look - you'll want to include some Retro Christmas classics in your holiday decor. Make a bold, striking, and unmistakably retro statement with...
Retro Christmas: Mid Century Modern Memories -
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Ruth Butters
Is a retro Christmas your best bet for vintage Christmas decorations? If you remember when a silver tinsel tree with pink or blue lights was the height of holiday chic .... if the sound of Alvin and the Chipmunks singing "Please Christmas Don't Be Late"...
Christmas Tablecloths Set Vintage Christmas Decoration Style -
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Ruth Butters
One of the fastest, simplest, and least costly ways to set a vintage holiday decorating theme is with Christmas tablecloths. The holidays are a time of feasts, and the family table takes on a whole new importance during the festive season. Between holiday meals the...
Christmas Colors: Use Color to Emphasize Your Vintage Christmas Decorations -
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Ruth Butters
Christmas Colors: Use Color to Emphasize Your Vintage Christmas Decorations When you think of Christmas colors, do you see bright red and green? Don't stop there! Using some non-traditional colors can really enhance a vintage Christmas decoration theme. For a Victorian look, think in terms...
Vintage Christmas Decorations -
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Ruth Butters
Whether you love over-the-top elegance, warm homespun charm, sleek modernism or campy fun, there's nothing like vintage Christmas decorations to make your holidays special. You don't need a big budget or a huge collection of pricey antiques to bring a vintage touch to your holiday...
Victorian Christmas Decorations -
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Ruth Butters
Lush and lavish are the key concepts in Victorian Christmas decorations. Rich colors, luxurious fabrics, and splendidly over-the-top embellishments make this style the epitome of sumptuous holiday elegance. The Victorian period (1837-1901) was known for strict rules of behavior that regulated everything from ettiquette to...
Victorian Christmas Ornaments -
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Ruth Butters
Unleash your imagination when it comes to selecting Victorian Christmas ornaments to go with your holiday theme. In just about every aspect, from size and shape to color, texture, subject, materials and more, the sky's the limit. One of the most delightful things about holiday...
Christmas Folk Art: Vintage Christmas Decorations With Warmth, Natural Beauty, and Elegant Simplicity -
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Ruth Butters
If warmth, natural beauty, and elegant simplicity are your idea of the perfect holiday decor, vintage Christmas decorations based on Christmas folk art are for you. Made by hand and cherished for generations, these ornaments are as sturdy, uncomplicated, and enduring as the people who...
Compact Sewing Machines -
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Ruth Butters
Looking for the power of a full-sized sewing machine in a small, super-portable package? Then a compact sewing machine could be exactly what you need. Compact models are the middle ground between a light-task mini sewing machine and a full size sewing machine. Unlike mini...
Mini Sewing Machines -
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Ruth Butters
Mini sewing machines are a perfect example of the old saying, “good things come in small packages.” They’re super-compact and ultra-lightweight; these little powerhouses are small enough to fit easily into a crowded kitchen, craft area, or dorm room, and the smallest models can even...
Incontinence Pants and Products: What You Need to Know Before You Buy -
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Ruth Butters
Modern technology is providing an ever-increasing selection of incontinence pants and incontinence briefs, along with protective pads, adult cloth diapers, odor removers, and other adult incontinence products and supplies. More choices makes dealing with adult incontinence easier, but it's important to buy the product that...
Incontinence Pants Types -
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Ruth Butters
Selecting the right type of incontinence pants is crucial to successfully managing incontinence. There are several standard types, each providing a different level of protection. Stretch fabric incontinence pants These garments, which look very much like normal underwear, provide discreet protection with a minimum of...
CoQ10 Benefits: Boosting CoQ10 Levels May Slow Progression of Alzheimer's -
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Ruth Butters
CoQ10's benefits as both an energy producer and an antioxidant could make it a dual powerhouse in the fight against Alzheimer's, one of the most common and most devastating of all age-related illnesses. More than 4 million people in the US have Alzheimer's disease, a...
CoQ10 Benefits: Asthma Sufferers May Benefit from CoQ10 -
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Ruth Butters
If asthma is getting you down, it's possible that increasing your levels of CoQ10 could benefit your breathing as well as your energy and endurance. Coenzyme Q10 is a natural substance found in the mitochondria of every cell. Its primary function is to assist in...
Anti-Aging Therapies: Can Coffee Protect Against Alzheimer's? -
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Ruth Butters
Every coffeehound knows how important that beautiful brew can be. It wakes us up in the morning, it's the midafternoon pause that refreshes, and it's the ideal accompaniment to after-dinner everything, from dessert to discussions. We know it makes us feel better ... but can...
Vitamin D: Women Need It At All Stages Of Life -
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Ruth Butters
Without enough vitamin D, women face significantly increased health risks at all stages of life. Vitamin D has long been recognized for its importance to bone strength, but a growing body of medical evidence indicates that it plays a crucial role in many aspects of...
CoQ10 Benefits: CoQ10 for Summer Skin Care -
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Ruth Butters
Can CoQ10 benefit skin by defending against sun damage and the ravages of aging? Medical research says the answer is yes. The summer sun brightens our days, lifts our spirits, and boosts our vitamin D levels, but it's also potentially damaging to the skin. Exposure...
