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River Lin

River Lin is an independent writer and consultant. With a Master's degree in teaching English as a second language from Ball State University. She lived in Japan for 15 years teaching and editing. Now based in the U.S., she works for a variety of clients. Published work can be found in print, online at various websites, and at goarticles.com. River Lin blogs about writing, design, cooking, pets and thoughts about life.

River's Articles

See below for a listing of all of River's articles on Our Body and Mind.
Nov 12 2010

Common Child Allergies

The Three Most Common Allergens Among Children

Child with DandelionIt is important to be aware of the most common allergens among children so you can quickly detect the cause of their symptoms. Because children can not articulate what they are feeling or when the sensation began, it is up to the parents and caretakers to notice the symptoms and know what to do about them. In some cases, the child may simply be uncomfortable; in other cases, however, the symptoms may actually be life threatening....


Nov 05 2010

What is the Best Natural Shampoo?

Where Can I Find the Best Natural Shampoo for My Hair?

Girl with Naturally Shampooed HairThe best natural shampoo is the one that best meets two basic criteria:

  1. Contains the least amount of artificial additives
  2. Meets the specific needs of your hair.

Not all natural shampoos are purely "natural" because it is the artificial additives that make most commercial (and natural) shampoos give hair its shine, create volume, and produce a sudsy lather. We show you that the best natural shampoo may be the one that comes from your own kitchen....


Nov 01 2010

Allergy Symptoms in Children

What are Some Common Allergy Symptoms in Children?

Girl Sneezing KleenexAllergy symptoms in children often resemble the signs that indicate they are tired or catching a cold. It is important then, that you know what the common allergies are for children, what may trigger these allergies, and what to do if your child has an allergic reaction to something....


Oct 28 2010

How to Make Natural Shampoo

Read the label before you put it on your body

Natural Flower ShampooHere at Our Body and Mind we like to emphasize how important it is to pay attention not only to what you put in your body, but what you put on it. Why? Because your skin is sensitive, and chemicals that come in contact with it will absorb into your body....


Oct 23 2010

Holistic Anxiety Treatment

Treating Your Anxiety with a Holistic Approach

Here at Our Body and Mind we like to take a holistic approach to healing. That means we examine both the body and mind – in other words, the whole, when looking at our health. Instead of merely targeting one symptom at a time (even if we do so via natural remedies), we try and see the whole picture. In other words, what is the underlying cause of the problem or health issue? Once we know that – we can work on treatment based not only on natural remedies but on lifestyle changes....


Oct 21 2010

Holistic Depression Treatment

Holistic Depression Treatment

Depression is one of the most common concerns in mental health today. While depression is the natural reaction to certain situations, such as the death of a loved one, it becomes problematic when it's the reaction to much more minor situations and when the condition dominates most of your conscious awareness....


May 26 2010

Best Oblique Exercises

A Selection of Our Best Oblique Exercises

This section of exercises focuses on the oblique muscle group. Of all the exercises we've researched, this is our pick for the top three. You'll want to use these in tandem with other stomach exercises...


May 26 2010

Best Lower Ab Exercises

The Best Way to Exercise Your Lower Abs

You'll notice that here at BestExercises.co.uk, we address very specific muscle groups. Therefore, we're featuring our best selection of exercises for both the upper and lower abdominal muscles. Here are three of the best exercises we've found for your lower abs....


May 25 2010

Best Upper Ab Exercises

A Collection of the Best Exercises for Your Upper Abs

Here at BestExercises.co.uk, we strive to help England return to fitness. This particular set of ab exercises is meant to target your upper abs. Take a look, try them out, and please leave comments below and let us know how we're doing, how we can improve, etc...


May 25 2010

Best Flat Stomach Exercises

What Are the Best Exercises for a Flat Stomach?

Flat stomach exercises are those that specifically target the abdominal muscles in the stomach area. We'll go over the best upper ab, lower ab, and obliques exercises for you, going into detail on individual exercises for each muscle group that will help you on your way to getting that beautiful six pack...