Author Archives: Lior

Green St Patricks Day: What is St Patricks day and why do we wear green on St Patricks day?

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Lior

Every March 17th, many places around the globe celebrate St Patrick’s Day with parades, costumes, wearing green, glugging down Irish beer and  generally having some good old craic! Why do we wear green on this day? And more importantly, what … Continue reading →

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Mental Stimulation: Why do I need mental stimulation?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Lior

Mental stimulation basically translates to “giving your brain a good work out”! Why is this important? And how do we go about achieving good levels of mental stimulation?

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Why do I need melatonin? What does melatonin do?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Lior

In some countries melatonin is a drug that’s sold over the counter in phrarmacies to help with insomnia and jet-lag, but melatonin isn’t only something you can find in drugstore bottles. Long before scientists worked out how to produce melatonin … Continue reading →

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Nail Beading: Why do I have nail beading according to nail diagnosis?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Lior

I’m a strong believer that every part of your body gives you clues about what’s going on inside, and the nails are no exception. The state of your nails could well-reflect the state of your health. Medical study has observed … Continue reading →

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Why take supplements? Do I need supplements?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Lior

Around 17.7% of American adults have used nutritional supplements in the past year according to one recent survey. But do we really need to supplement our diets with multivitamins and minerals? And if so, why do we need supplements?

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Pancake day history: Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Lior

Once a year it is customary to stuff our faces with pancakes. Yes, I’m talking about Pancake Day! Or as it’s more correctly known by it’s Christian name, Shrove Tuesday. But how did “Pancake Day” arise? Why do we eat … Continue reading →

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Cold feet Meaning and Origin: Why do say we get Cold Feet?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Lior

People who commit to something and then back out are referred to as “getting cold feet”. Although it can refer to any commitment where there is timidity or fearfulness causing backtracking, it is a popular slang term for people chickening … Continue reading →

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Limelight meaning: Why do we say a celebrity is in the limelight?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lior

When a celebrity or politician pops up in the news for their most recent escapades, it’s not uncommon to hear the media comment that these people are “in the limelight” yet again. They mean that they’ve got our attention, as … Continue reading →

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Hand holding: Meaning of Holding hands

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Lior

Walking around any town or city, you are bound to see strolling couples almost unaware that they’re locked in palm-kiss. Why do romantic couples hold hands?

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Origin of Beat Around the Bush

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Lior

“Stop beating around the bush and get to the point already!” is a commonly heard phrase. But why would talking around a subject be like beating around a bush of all things? What is the origin of beat around the … Continue reading →

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