How to write narcissistic characters

Because story writing is about conflict, and many compelling stories are about love, a lot of dramatic tension can be created by using a narcissist as a character. Often handsome and charming, the narcissist, like the psychopath, has the ability to attract people and use them for their own ends. This article examines the qualities that make up a narcissist […]

Ingrown toenail treatment

Ingrown toenails can be caused by abnormal nail structure, irritation and pressure from ill-fitting shoes, and most commonly improper nail trimming where the corners of the toenails are rounded. Once the nail begins to grow into the skin, the body will begin to treat the nail as a foreign object, causing pain and redness in the soft tissue on the […]

Massage, Bodywork and Baker’s Cysts

Along with the increasing number of new clients that many massage therapists are gaining comes an increasing number of health conditions, some of which you may not have previously been aware of. Among these various health conditions that every massage therapist should be aware of is something called a Baker’s cyst, a swelling on the back of the knee. It’s […]

What is a cosmetic laser treatment?

Cosmetic surgery is in the media regularly with celebrities constantly answering questions about their appearance and whether they’ve gone under the knife to ‘improve’ their body. The trickle-down effect is worldwide, cosmetic surgery has increased. However, what is often forgotten is cosmetic laser treatment. Since laser treatments began in 1958, the use of lasers for cosmetic reasons has slowly increased […]

Aladdin’s story

Aladdin’s story is an ancient Arabic story, with unknown origins. His first appearance in print was in The Book of a Thousand and One Nights, a compendium of Arabian, Persian, and Indian myths and legends, and the very book he gave us to Ali Baba and Sinbad. The name ‘Aladdin’ is actually ‘Ala ad-Din’, and the story probably comes from […]

Live from the neck up

Many of us are living in an overwhelming state. We are too busy trying to figure out how to get out of our problems. We have been raised to fix problems and seek solutions. We live in a world that turns faster and faster through the internet, remote controls, cell phones, video games, etc. I wouldn’t be surprised if one […]

The best way to cure hemorrhoids

The best way to cure hemorrhoids is to cure them as soon as possible, when they are milder or when the initial signs of hemorrhoids are visible. If the hemorrhoids are cured soon, a lot of pain and agony can be avoided. Hemorrhoids can be prevented by progressing to the next stage. The best way to cure hemorrhoids is through […]

Value of an average reading

An intermediate reading has many uses beyond contacting deceased loved ones and obtaining evidence of their continued existence. It also opens up the very real idea that the afterlife is a real place and that we, too, will inhabit once we leave the earth plane after our transition or physical death. The value of an intermediate reading can teach us […]