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Foxtrot Dance Class Series at the Grande Ballroom

Anyone looking for an excellent opportunity to learn foxtrot needs look no further! Join us in discovering a dance that captures an ageless sophistication and suave appeal. When thinking of the foxtrot, think of the lighthearted yet classy flavor of Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., or Michael Buble. Learn how to maneuver around a dance floor with grace and ease or add some technique, style, and a few new step patterns to your repertoire.

For more information, check out www.DanceWithMe.us today!

February Swing Springfield Workshops with Austin Murrey

Swing Dancing opportunity! Come see what fun west coast swing dancing is. Whether it's your first time, you're looking to improve your dance and learn more patterns and technique, or you just want a fun dance party to join in, this is the event for you!

Swing Springfield will be hosting Austin Murrey for a swing workshop and party weekend on February 16th, 2008, at Step by Step Ballroom Dance Studio, 1722 S. Glenstone #G.

Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.

Benefits of Ballroom Dancing

Dancing can bring about a wide range of physical and mental benefits, including:

  • Healthier heart and lungs
  • Stronger muscles
  • Stronger bones and a reduced risk of osteoporosis
  • Better coordination, agility, and flexibility
  • Improved balance and enhanced spatial awareness
  • Increased physical confidence
  • Improved mental functioning
  • Improved emotional well-being
  • Help counteract unwanted weight gain
  • Stress management
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sociability
  • Strengthen intimate relationships

Visit www.DanceWithMe.us for more details!

Smoking Related Health Problems in Adolescents

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Smoking is the cause of many diseases and kills about four hundred and forty two thousand people every year in the United States. In spite of anti smoking campaigns and billboard warnings, more and more people are joining the bandwagon of smokers every year. Out of the total number of new smokers, ninety percent are children and adolescents, replacing smokers who have quit or died early due to a disease caused by smoking. Smoking is the top cause of preventable and premature deaths, followed by obesity.

Relax Already

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All systems of stress-reduction, relaxation, self-help, and self-improvement share many of the same fundamental precepts and methods, among these: relaxation. The following are among the most practical and effective methods for inducing relaxation in any environment and circumstances.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Developing coping skills

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Even though Seasonal Affective Disorder is a rampant disorder here in the US it can be over come with some general coping skills. As the season is just starting I thought I would present these tips to help ease the stress brought on by SAD without the use of psychotic drugs and expensive medical treatments ...

Athlete’s foot: Symptoms and diagnosis

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Determining whether you’ve developed a case of athlete’s foot is relatively easy. There are plenty of symptoms that indicate the fungi’s presence. Don’t expect, though, to experience every symptom of this contagious infection. You may only have a fraction of them.

Migraine Headaches – An Overview

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What are you suffering with? The classic migraine headache.

Twenty years ago, the medical community offered no help for those who experienced these one-of-a-kind headaches. Today, though, no cure has been discovered, there are treatments that can help not only reduce the frequency of your headaches, but also stop the pain even after it has started.

Exercise and Lifestyle Changes to Treat Acne

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This is the second part of Natural Acne Treatment about Herbal remedies that are effective against acne. Many people prefer these remedies because there are fewer if any side effects than drugs. Some of the herbal remedies for acne are burdock root, chaparral, yellow dock root, red clover, dandelion, lavender, strawberry leaves, turmeric, horsetail, angelica, and gota-kola.

Alternative Ways to Deal with Acne

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Ask any teenager in high school what is the worst thing that can happen to their face before the prom and acne will be the number one response. But did you know that acne not only bothers teens, but adults as well. And acne can get so bad that you have to seek the help of a dermatologist to try to rid yourself of it.

There are many alternatives to going to a physician Follow the recommendations of things that you should eat and drink to treat acne. Some of these are watermelons, cucumber, squash, carrots, cabbage, celery, winter melon, beet tops, mulberry leaves, dandelions, aloe vera and lots of fresh fruits. Eat mostly fresh organic fruits and vegetables if possible.