Rick Rakauskas

There's More To Orlando Than Theme Parks

Most people think about theme parks when they discuss Orlando, Florida as a place to go on vacation. It's even got so that many people know about these theme parks, especially Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld, but don\'t know the name of the city t... Read >

Make Sure Your Day Out At Disney World Goes Smoothly

If you are visiting the city of Orlando in Florida with a family that includes small children, the chances are that you're here to visit Disney - or, to put it more correctly, Walt Disney World Resort. We hope you enjoy your stay here and we hope that you... Read >

Orlando: An Introduction To The City

Welcome to Orlando, Florida! We hope you enjoy your stay here. This sounds like the flight attendant when your plane touches down in what is considered to be the 13th busiest airport in the USA. If you have brought your own stroller with you on vacation r... Read >

Lack Of Sleep: Hard To Hide

These days, not getting enough sleep is quite common, and those who get the proper eight hours needed for good physical and mental health are more the exception than the rule. Sleep disorders like insomnia are incredibly common, but even missing out on a ... Read >

Sleep Apnea Is One Of The Most Deadly Sleep Disorders

One of the more serious and quite frankly, deadly sleep disorders is sleep apnea. This sleep disorder is characterized by breathing repeatedly stopping and starting during sleep. While not as common as insomnia, it is estimated that up to 20% of the U.... Read >

Maria Montessori: Who Was She?

Montessori isn't a tradename or a franchise, even though you might think so, given the popularity of Montessori childcare and early education centres. Instead, this label refers to a philosophy of learning and education that was developed by the Italian M... Read >

I Love Vegan Chocolate

At first glance, vegan chocolate might seem like an impossible fantasy. Can you steer clear of all animal products while still enjoying the luscious flavour of chocolate? Whether you want the vegan chocolate for yourself or a friend, or whether you're ... Read >

How To Cook Beans And Other Pulses

Many parents who want to follow the GAPS diet or have a few more vegetarian meals (either for health reasons, ethical reasons or to save a few dollars on the food bill) are told that beans, dried peas, chick peas and lentils (commonly called the "pulses")... Read >

An Introduction to the GAPS Diet

The Gut And Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet is a very healthy eating plan for everyone, but there's more to it than that. According to some adherents, it may be able to help people with learning problems, as well as many other problems. Every parent knows... Read >

Magnesium - Vital For Life

Magnesium is a "macro-nutrient". This means it is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, and it is extremely important for a very wide range of bodily functions at the microcellular level. Magnesium plays a vital function in our body at t... Read >

Using Magnesium Bath Flakes in a Home Spa

Magnesium bath flakes make a great addition to a hot bath to promote health and relaxation, and to soothe aches and pains. Bathing in mineral rich waters has long been known as a therapeutic method, and we all instinctively know that hot water is benefic... Read >

Tips and Tricks to Treating Claustrophobia

Are afraid of being confined in narrow spaces? Do you tremble every time the elevator closes? Then perhaps you have claustrophobia. Millions of people all over the world are affected by this condition. DonÕt be ashamed because this affects every person fr... Read >

Stop Smoking With Effective Strategies

We all know that smoking is an addiction that needs to be treated, as it is dangerous to health. Because it is an addiction, reasons to quit smoking may not be enough for any person to do it. It is a big problem almost every cigarette smoker faces, that i... Read >

Best Treatments for Anxiety - Where and How to Get Them

Searching for anxiety treaments can be fruitless Do you want an effective and permanent cure for it? Perhaps you are one of the millions taking anti-anxiety medications who hope to find a natural and safe treatment for panic attacks instead. You are... Read >

The Drastic Decline of Magic Folk in the 21st Century

Vedui' to you villagers. Have you seen a magic in your area recently? Think about it - under the hydrangea bush where one or two used to be? Down near the stream, in the old tunnel that once belonged to the water-voles? In fact - what happened to the w... Read >