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Marilyn Pokorney
Marilyn Pokorney is a freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the environment. She also loves crafts, gardening, and reading. Website: http://www.apluswriting.net.


Articles by this Author
» Smokers Put Pets At Risk
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Pets Health | Unrated

Do you smoke? Need an incentive to quit? Do you have pets?

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» Foxtail Grass Dangerous To Dogs
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Pets Health | Unrated

If you have dogs, keep the foxtail out of your lawn!

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» Keep Your Dogs Teeth Healthy
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Pets Health | Unrated

Dogs get plaque and tartar on their teeth just like humans do.

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» How To Grow Chamomile
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Chamomile is an herb with a beautiful daisy like flower.

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» How To Grow Asparagus
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

A well taken care of asparagus bed will provide delicious spears for 15 to 25 years and sometimes even more.

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» How To Grow Sweet Corn
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Rating:

Ears of corn straight from the garden taste much sweeter than the ones found in grocery stores.

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» How To Grow Holly
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Rating:

Holly is a beautiful plant which can be grown almost anywhere except Australia and Antarctica.

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» How To Grow Blueberries
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Luscious blueberries are easy to grow. They just need a little extra special care.

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» How To Grow Plums
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Rating:

Plums are an easy to grow fruit that is delicious and healthful.

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» Coffee For Good Health
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Coffee Tea | Rating:

A few cups of coffee a day can be healthy. Here are some interesting health facts coffee lovers will delight in.

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» Lady Beetles In Your Garden
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Lady beetles, more commonly called lady bugs, are one insect that you want to have in your garden.

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» Spice May Cure Alzheimer's
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Alzheimers Disease | Rating:

The common spice, turmeric, may lead to a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.

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» Mustard Greens For Organic Potatoes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Mustard greens naturally fight fungal diseases which plague potatoes.

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» Tips On Growing Potatoes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Plant potatoes in your home garden and grow one of the most popular vegetables eaten today.

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» Prevent And Treat Hairballs Safely
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/28/2007 | Pet Related | Unrated

If you have a cat, you know how miserable hairballs are.

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» Nutrients For Healthy Eyes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/27/2007 | Eye Disorders | Rating:

Every year 3,700,000 visits are made to doctors' offices just for cataracts, not to even mention other serious eye diseases.

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» Garlic For Health
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/27/2007 | Alternative Medicine | Rating:

Before modern medicine garlic was used for almost whatever ailed you.

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» Selenium For Good Health
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/27/2007 | Nutrition | Unrated

Selenium is a natural nutrient that most people aren't even aware of.

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» Plastic vs. Paper Bags
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/27/2007 | Environment | Unrated

Paper or plastic? That is the question. But either one you choose has a negative impact on the environment.

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» Carotenoids For Better Health
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/27/2007 | Vitamins | Unrated

Carotenoids are a natural substance produced in many natural foods that are necessary for good health.

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» Tips For Growing Garlic
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Rating:

Fall is the time to plant garlic. Here are some tips to make next summer's garlic harvest a bountiful one.

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» Tips For Wearing Perfume
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Fragrances | Unrated

Perfumes can be fun to wear. Here are some tips on buying and using perfumes.

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» Magic Mulch Yields Bountiful Tomatoes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Growing tomatoes with red plastic mulch can increase harvests of high quality fruit by 10 to 15 percent.

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» Tips For Growing Lilacs
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

For beautiful spring flowers with fragrance nothing beats the old fashioned lilac.

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» Health Benefits Of Growing Tomatoes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Tomatoes aren't only nutritionally healthy for you, they also benefit your health to merely grow them.

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» Tips For Growing Fruit Trees
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Almost everyone can grow one variety or another of fruit trees in their backyard.

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» How To Plant And Grow Bulbs
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Flowers that grow from bulbs are one of the easiest plants to grow demanding very little attention.

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» Tips For Growing Beautiful Roses
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Growing roses isn't difficult. It just takes some tender loving care.

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» How And Why To Use Row Covers
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Row covers are a matter of choice for gardeners. Some love them.

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» Beneficial Lacewings For The Garden
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Many insects are beneficial insects and are friends for the garden.

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» How To Prevent Varicose Veins
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Conditions Disabilities | Rating:

According to The National Women’s Health Information Center, as many as 60% of all American adults have some form of varicose veins.

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» Walking Is The Best Exercise
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Exercising | Rating:

Running, jogging, weight lifting, calesthenics.

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» Tips On How To Look Slimmer
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Beauty | Unrated

On a diet? Losing weight? Need to look slimmer until the big day arrives when you step on the scale and have achieved your goal?

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» How To Give Your Dog A Bath
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Pet Related | Unrated

Bathing your dog helps to keep it healthy as well as clean.

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» How To Prevent And Treat Hotspots
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Pets Health | Rating:

Hot spots, also known as Summer Sores or Moist Eczema, can make a dog and its owner miserable.

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» Teach Cats To Use Scratching Posts
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Pet Related | Unrated

Cats love and need to scratch. When they live in a house or apartment they will scratch whatever is available which usually turns out to be their owners best piece of furniture.

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» Tips On Growing Lettuce
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Rating:

Lettuce is an easy to grow spring and autumn vegetable.

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» Earthworm Friends In The Garden
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.

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» Ginger For Upset Stomach
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Digestive Disorders | Rating:

The common ginger root used in cooking has been found to alleviate nausea, indigestion, and motion sickness.

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» Control Flea Beetles Organically
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Pest Control | Unrated

Flea beetles are more of a nuisance than a threat to a healthy garden.

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» Reduce Cholesterol With Celery
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Cholesterol | Rating:

Eating raw celery is an excellent and healthy way to reduce high cholesterol blood levels.

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» Celery Lowers Blood Pressure
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Hypertension | Rating:

Eating celery regularly can control high blood pressure without the use of drugs according to China's Hunan Hemotological Research Center.

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» How To Attract Hummingbirds
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Planting a garden full of red flowers is the best way to attract these beautiful jeweled birds.

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» Elderly Need To Drink More Water
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Aging | Rating:

Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization among people over the age of 65.

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» Weed Dangerous To Hummingbirds
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

If you love hummingbirds, keep your garden, yard, and property clear of weeds.

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» How To Control Ants Without Poison
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/25/2007 | Pest Control | Unrated

Ants are pests in the house. In the home common ants aren't harmful but they are a nuisance.

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» Health Benefits Of Green Tea
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Coffee Tea | Unrated

Substances in green tea known as catechins have been proven to be effective against many serious diseases.

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» How To Control Mice Without Poison
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Mice like to eat seeds, grains, and foods high in fat or sugar.

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» How Much Water For Baby?
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Babies | Rating:

While drinking more water is a good idea for everyone, especially during hot summer months, too much water can be harmful to infants 6 months old and younger.

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» How To Treat Poison Ivy Rashes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Miscellaneous | Unrated

Poison ivy, western poison oak, and poison sumac all have an oil in their leaves, vines and roots, called urushiol.

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» How To Control Poison Ivy
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii.

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» How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States.

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» Control Snakes In The Garden
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

To have a snake or two in the garden is good.

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» Tips On How To Stop Smoking
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Smoking Cessation | Rating:

Once you have decided that you really want to stop smoking it can be a real challenge.

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» How To Control Deer In Your Garden
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter from a garden.

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» Old Fashioned Flea Control
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Pest Control | Rating:

Fleas have plagued dogs, cats, and their owners since time began so ways to kill or repel them has been a constant search.

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» How To Prevent Damping Off
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Damping off is the single term used to describe underground, soil line, or crown rots of seedlings due to unknown causes.

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» Rid Your Garden Of Slugs
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Unrated

Slugs are major pests of horticultural plants throughout the world.

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» Dieters Need More Calcium
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Diets | Unrated

Women on diets need more calcium than normal to avoid bone loss, say Rutgers University researchers.

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» How To Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Gardening | Rating:

When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem cutting, the cutting will be more likely to form roots and create a new plant if a rooting hormone is used.

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» The Solution To Healthy Weight Loss
By Marilyn Pokorney | Published 07/24/2007 | Obesity | Unrated

The overweight and obesity epidemic is a worldwide problem.

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