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Choosing The Most Cost-Efficient Time To Move House

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

Whenever you are contemplating a house move there are a large number of decisions that you need to make. Obviously, one of them is going to be what house you are going to move to, which is the exciting one, as well as more practical decisions such as choosing the best interstate removalists to help you plan, prepare, and execute your house move.

There are lots of choices to make, and ideally, those choices should be made with a view to making your house move an easier exercise rather than a more difficult one. One choice which is often overlooked, possibly because some house moves are governed by certain circumstances, is the timing of it.

Before we look at these in more detail we accept that the timing of your house move might be set due to scenarios relating to when the people moving out of your new home can do so, limits on when you and your partner can get time off work, and even delays due to waiting until a bank approves your mortgage.

For all of these reasons and any other that minimises any flexibility you have with regards to timing, all we would say is that once you read through some of our tips with regards to the optimum times to move house, you might not be able to arrange for all of them to be the case. If so, at least try to have one of them apply, which will still help.

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How to Notice Drug Use in the Workplace – and How to Act

January 4, 2021October 31, 2024

Whether your workplace is large or small, you may be surprised at how many people within are directly or indirectly affected by drug use. If you suspect that someone at work may need to attend a drug rehab facility, then it’s time to act – and fast. Drug use in the workplace doesn’t just affect the user.

Signs of Workplace Drug Use

No one ever wants to accuse their colleague of drug use, but identifying a problem can ensure they are able to get help. So, look out for some of the many signs that someone you know may be using

You may have noticed a dramatic or sudden change in their mood or behaviour. This, alongside changed job performance and decreased attendance, can most certainly set off alarm bells

Those suffering from alcohol or drug abuse may also be neglecting personal hygiene – even turning up in clothing they wore the day before – and looking disheveled. If challenged about their behaviour, you may note they become highly defensive.

These signs alone aren’t enough to accuse someone of drug use, but they can lay the foundation for further research.

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How to Prevent Legal Action Against Your Business

November 13, 2020September 3, 2021

There are many reasons why you would want to prevent legal action from being taken against your business, and that applies even if you already have excellent commercial lawyers at your service. Contesting litigation is not only a process that can prove to be expensive, as it proceeds, the levels of stress for business owners, can be significant.

There is also the negative impact legal action may have on your business being able to run properly. It can mean that important decisions are put on hold, and also that financial planning is compromised due to the potential financial penalties being imposed on it.

Even worse, commercial lawyers say if the details of the legal action become public knowledge, it can cause clients and customers to be more reticent about doing business with you whilst the case is ongoing. Even if your business wins the case, until that point you could see a downturn in sales, and that obviously causes income to be reduced, which is hardly ideal when you might need additional funds to fight the legal action against your business.

Now that we have explained why you want to avoid legal action against your business, the important thing to remember is that there are many ways in which you can prevent it from ever happening, so let us look at some.

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Botox for Depression

September 3, 2020October 25, 2024

For a number of years, Botox has been useful as a treatment option for muscle-related conditions. It can help with excess sweating, incontinence, muscle spasms, and migraines. Botox is also helpful in achieving that smooth visage. However, have you ever thought that it could prove suitable for reducing your chance of depression?

What is Depression?

Depression is a mental health disorder. It causes you to have a low mood and affects your interest in activities. As a result, it can significantly impair your daily life. There are many biological, social, and psychological causes of depression, which makes finding a “cure” or “treatment” quite challenging.

Those who suffer from depression may find they have problems with their sleep – too much or not enough, concentration issues, changes in their appetite and energy levels, and altered behaviour. Around three million Australians suffer from anxiety and depression in a single year, and around half will have a mental health condition at some point in their life.

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5 Reasons Your Cat Might Need A Portable Cat Enclosure

June 10, 2020July 20, 2023

Cats are instinctively curious animals and as happy in their own company as they sit on their owner’s lap. Just like humans, there will be times when your cat genuinely needs a space of their own, and one of the best options to provide them with is a portable cat enclosure.

Sometimes, your cat needs to be in their cat enclosure, not because they have decided to wander into it but because you choose to place it there. This choice might be based on what is best for the cat, and there will be times when it is for your benefit.

You can think of many times when you wish your cat would ‘go away’. Please do not feel guilty, as every pet owner has said, when their beloved dog or cat somehow acts up. The key is providing them with the means to go somewhere safe, as in a portable cat enclosure.

Portable cat enclosures come in various types, sizes, materials, and configurations, and you will also find some pet enclosure suppliers who will create a bespoke one to match the space you have available. So, what are some of the reasons that you might be glad that you went out and purchased a portable cat enclosure and some scenarios when it will be in the cat’s best interests to be in there?

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Seven Tips for Dealing With Harassment

June 2, 2020November 13, 2020

In Australia, workplace equality laws mean that everyone has the right to be able to work in peace without worrying about discrimination, harassment or any other form of workplace bullying. Unfortunately, though, these problems do still occur.

We regularly get asked about the best ways to deal with harassment in the workplace. Because of this, we’ve put together the following list of our top seven tips for dealing with all forms of workplace bullying and discrimination to ensure your mental and physical health doesn’t suffer unnecessarily.

Address the Problem Directly

The first thing you should always do if you’re suffering workplace harassment or bullying is to tackle the problem head-on. Start by speaking with the person or people who are perpetrating the bullying. If they still won’t stop, consider taking your concerns to your employer or HR manager.

Record Any Incidents that Occur

If you don’t manage to stop the harassment by speaking with the people responsible, you should start collecting evidence. Consider keeping a record of exactly what they’ve done, how it affected you and what actions you took to try and stop it.

At the same time, consider speaking with your coworkers to see if they’re willing to back your claims up. If it’s your supervisor harassing you, it’s especially important to work with your coworkers, because the chances are that you’re not the only one who is suffering.

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Spotting the Early Signs of Gum Disease

August 5, 2019July 20, 2023

If it has been some time since you’ve visited your dentist, and you feel that something is not quite right, then it might be time to do so. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a genuine risk for those who aren’t taking the best care of their oral health.

Do you think you might have early signs of gum disease? The following information may be of assistance. You can then book in with your local dentist and see how they can help.

What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease, which your dentist may refer to as periodontal disease, is an infection within the tissue that keeps your teeth firmly in place. Typically, inadequate flossing and brushing habits can be to blame, as you’re not getting rid of the sticky bacteria film that sits on your teeth

Failure to remove this film can result in it hardening. You may then notice that your gums are sore and bleeding, or you have problems chewing – or even tooth loss.

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How Do I Know I Have Gum Disease?

April 7, 2019October 25, 2024

Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. It seems these figures ring true, as at least three million Australians are missing teeth – with many due to gum disease. Aside from needing to seek out dental help from your dentist so you can get to grips with your oral health, there are other ways to tell whether you have gum disease – or are likely to get it.

Plaque and Gingivitis

Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease and causes gum tissue inflammation. The beauty experts at Artistic Beauty say, if you have a lot of plaque around your teeth and gumline, then you are in the beginning stages of gum disease. Fortunately, if you see your dentist for professional dental services such as cleaning, brush, and floss regularly, and see your dentist twice-yearly, you may be able to reverse those beginning stages.

Tissue and Bone Loss

If you don’t act fast once plaque and gingivitis take hold, your gingivitis then turns into advanced gum disease – periodontitis. At this stage, your dentist may use such procedures as scaling and deep cleaning and plaque removal beneath your gumline. Periodontitis affects your gums, but it has severe consequences for your bone too. Any bone loss from periodontitis may require a dental specialist’s help.

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Step By Step Guide To Cleaning Your Glass Pool Fence

January 17, 2019March 4, 2020

As swimming pools become more affordable – and therefore more common in renovations throughout Australia and the world – the range of different pool fencing styles is broadening. One of the most common styles in recent years is glass balustrading/ fencing, which is both modern and aesthetically appealing.

However, the condition of your glass pool fence can quickly deteriorate if you don’t look after it properly, which means that you need to pay particular attention to both cleaning and maintenance. Dirty glass fences look terrible, and the average fence should be cleaned at least one per month to maintain a like-new appearance.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a short step by step guide to help you clean your glass pool fence quickly and efficiently.

Step 1: Remove Spider Webs & Other Debris

The first thing you need to do when it comes to cleaning your glass pool fence panels properly is to remove any large debris which has built up around the bottom of the fence. If you don’t clean regularly, things like dead leaves and spider webs can accumulate at the bottom of and between your panels.

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Everything You Need to Know About Skin pH Levels

October 2, 2018October 25, 2024

When you see ads for organic skin care and standard skin care products on TV, you may think all that talk about skin pH levels is just that – talk. Surely, it’s some kind of marketing ploy, or way in which to make one product stand out over another. The truth is, talking about your skin’s pH levels is more important than you think – and it’s not a tactic to get you to buy one product or another. We asked the experts at fridakahloskincare.com and here’s what you need to know.

What are Skin pH Levels All About?

Most likely, you would never have heard the term pH used as its full name of ‘potential of hydrogen’. This term means that there is a certain concentration level of hydrogen ions in a substance. There is also a scale to measure the levels, with zero being the most acidic, and 14 being the most alkaline. Your skin is at its best when it sits in the middle between acidic and alkaline at around 4.8 to 6.

What Happens if My Skin pH Levels are Too High?

If your skin’s pH levels are too high, with high being around 7-14, then your skin becomes dry, sensitive, and irritated. It may even look inflamed, with some enzymes actively destroying your collagen levels due to too much alkaline. If you use high pH products, you are vulnerable to skin issues such as acne, eczema, Athlete’s foot, and more. If your skin’s pH levels are consistently high, then your skin can age faster as well.

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Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?

July 10, 2018October 25, 2024

If you’ve ever visited the dentist because of wisdom teeth pain, you will no doubt be asking yourself why it is we have them. Why, if in most cases you need to get them removed, do they grow and cause a significant amount of pain? Many people will be all too familiar with wisdom teeth laying dormant for years, only to emerge and create nothing but pain, discomfort, and inflammation. They serve no purpose, so why are they there?

There is a prevailing theory amongst anthropologists and the dentist workforce that wisdom teeth only exist because of our ancestors’ early diet. Before we began to consume softer foods and started to use knives and forks, we had to rely on our teeth to grind, crunch, and break foliage, berries, nuts, and other natural ingredients.

We now live in a more convenient age, and wisdom teeth are now redundant. In fact, you can almost call wisdom teeth a vestigial organ – something you no longer need in your body because of modern conveniences and technological advancements.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Take So Long to Appear?

Between age 17 and 25, most people will find themselves calling their dentist for wisdom tooth extraction. This time of your life tends to be the most common for wisdom teeth to erupt through the surface – even if they’ve been growing under your gum line for some time. The reason for them appearing so late is that, like most teeth, they grow on a timeline.

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What is the Most Popular Jewellery Metal?

June 20, 2018November 29, 2018

Whether you’re looking for something special for you or a loved one, you will find a trip to a variety of jewellers is a must. With each store you set foot in, you are sure to see there is an eclectic mix of jewellery that will appeal to your tastes – or you think they will for that special person in your life.

However, when you realise that not only the style is different, but the metals of jewellery are too, your decision just became all the more challenging to make. Below, Jewellers Perth provide some information where you can learn all about the jewellery metal on offer and why you would select one over another.

Gold

Any number of jewellers will tell you that gold is one of the most precious metals and valuable jewellery materials you will come across. It’s timelessly elegant, dense, offers an unbeatable shine, and is a standout favourite for engagement and wedding rings. However, it is more expensive than less precious metals.

Silver

Silver is one of the most popular metals used in the creation of rings and other jewellery, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a striking white and shining color, while also once being considered more precious than gold. While it’s now more affordable than gold, it doesn’t make it any less desirable. In fact, because of its price and style, it’s often more preferred for rings and other jewellery.

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Who Wears Waist Trainers?

May 23, 2018October 25, 2024

Waist trainers are becoming more popular in everyday life as celebrities such as the Kardashians take to sharing their pictures on social media. Toted as the pictures of perfection by fans, more and more people are looking to see what all the fuss is about, and rightly so. Waist trainers are helping women to become more confident versions of themselves while learning discipline and self-love at the same time.

While it might seem like you have to be a part of some kind of elite club to be able to wear a waist trainer, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Below we’ve included some of the many types of people who wear waist trainers.

Those Who Want A Flatter Stomach

After giving birth or just leading a poor lifestyle, you may desire a much flatter stomach than the one you currently have. While diet and exercise can help you achieve this goal, a waist trainer can also complement these two lifestyle alterations as well. By wearing a waist trainer either under your clothing or on top of it, you’re training your fat to be distributed evenly – not just around your mid-section. Over time, you will notice that your stomach is far flatter, even when you’ve stopped wearing your waist trainer.

Women Who Want to Accentuate Their Curves

Many women see their curves as their most valuable asset and emphasizing them even further is often a valid aspiration. For women who wish to benefit from complete body confidence, wearing a waist trainer can often help. Waist trainers accentuate your hip and bottom area while providing a defining waist curve as well. (more…)

What to Expect with Arm Liposuction

January 31, 2018October 25, 2024

When it comes to arm liposuction the procedure is a little more invasive than some other kinds because there are two arms to be done, not just one site. And because your arms move around a lot more than your torso, you need to take extra care of them after the surgery. Even though the cuts made for this procedure are tiny, they are still cuts and so need to be attended to carefully.

It is not only a matter of healing the cuts either. Remember that a lot of fatty cells have been removed through those tiny cuts. This removal will cause some blood loss and there is likely to be leakage of fluid and blood from the cuts until they heal. This is a good thing because the fluid and blood are now waste products and need to be removed. Those cuts can’t be stitched up; if they are, the waste will be kept trapped under the skin.

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