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			<title><![CDATA[How to Maximize the Benefits of Your Massage]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[For first-timers or regulars, a massage offered through a local day spa or resort has far-reaching effects. You can make the most of those positive effects with some prior preparation and know-how:<BR>
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For the first-time spa visitor, go to your appointment with an open mind. It's important that you trust in the professionalism of the therapist.]]></description>
			<author>no@spam.com (Ann Knapp)</author>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What a Man Wants: Male-Only Spas Feature Big Screens and Big Relief]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There's no two ways about it. Stress is stress - whether workplace pressure or other daily tension - stress pays no attention to gender. Spas catering exclusively to male clientele are finding great success in providing treatments that are low on the girly factor but deliver results for men who seek relief and rejuvenation. Many have also kept in mind men-friendly amenities such as lounges where guys can kick back and catch the game on flat-screen televisions.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spa Dentistry Puts a Ka-bosh on Dental Distress]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Patients don't often consider a visit to the dentist any kind of relaxing treat. In fact, the anxiety over having dental work done can be reflected in the fewer than two-thirds of adult Americans who report visiting a dentist during a twelve-month period (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). In light of these kinds of statistics, dentists are turning to the way of the spa to offer dental experiences that are more relaxing for their patients.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Solving the Challenges of Unsafe Behavior in the Retail Workplace]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A basic requirement as a merchandiser, accident prevention is the responsibility of a store owner who is expected to assist management in any unsafe behavior as outlined by the company's established safety regulations and procedures. Employees should never be expected to work in an unsafe environment.<BR>
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And while most people blame accidents on unsafe conditions, most accidents are caused by unsafe behaviors and the best way to eliminate accidents is to avoid unsafe practices.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Give Them a Hand: Preventing Workplace Hand Lacerations]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 250,000 serious hand, finger and wrist injuries occur in the private industry annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also estimates that approximately 111,000 workers with hand and finger injuries lose days away from work annually - second only to back strain and sprain.<BR>
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Hand injuries are no light matter, especially in industries where hand tools play a predominant role in the day-to-day operations of a business.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creating an Exercise Program You Can Stick With]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It's a new year, or maybe swimsuit season is quickly approaching, and you've decided to start exercising. Congratulations on taking the first steps to a new and improved body and mind.<BR>
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"Exercise can literally cure diseases like some forms of heart disease," said Michael R. Bracko, EdD, FACSM, chairman of the American College of Sports Medicine's Consumer Information Committee.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Treating Psoriasis with an Alternative Approach]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Psoriasis, which means "to itch" in the Greek, is a chronic condition that consists of red lesions that develop into scales and patches over the skin. These red lesions cause itching and discomfort. Intensity of the condition range from massive outbreaks to a mild outbreak with just a few patches. <BR>
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An autoimmune disorder, psoriasis is not infectious or contagious and there is no known cure for the disease.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lose the Weight in 2008]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[One can have the purest intentions of losing weight but when it comes down to it, sometimes it takes a little - okay, a lot - of help, to not only reach a healthy weight but also adopt a new attitude and lifestyle to help maintain the new you. From economy to luxury, SpaFinder outlines some of the best spas who specialize in weight-management programs:<BR>
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People who travel frequently for business face some of the biggest challenges in losing weight and/or maintaining an exercise regimen.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Muscle Fatigue is No Match for Prepared Athletes]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[For the professional or amateur athlete, there's no thrill like reaching the finish line. And there's nothing more frustrating than not reaching the finish because of the debilitating effects of muscle fatigue. It's long been understood that dehydration and carbohydrate depletion are the main causes of exercise-induced fatigue. Athletes know they can prolong their activity by loading up on carbohydrates and drinking plenty of fluids.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[On the Move: Keep Arthritis Conditions at Bay with Exercise]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In combination with medication, a tailored arthritis exercise program can promote joint and pain relief, and preserve joint structure and function. <BR>
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Once arthritis sets in, the stiffness, pain and swelling associated with the condition can severely reduce the range of motion of joints, or in other words, the distance joints can move in certain directions.]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 MST]]></pubDate>
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