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I am new to GAF, but I have been doing web content writing for over a year. I have several pieces published on sites throughout the web. Some of them can be found at: [login to view URL]
Also, here is an example of my work:
Valerian: a Natural Alternative to Sleep Aids
Valerian is a mild, non-addictive herbal sedative that has been used for over 1,000 years. It is used for many reasons, including insomnia, menstrual cramps, nervous headaches, restlessness, gastric spasms, sleeplessness from nervous conditions, and other conditions caused by psychological stress.
Along with a mild sedative effect, valerian is also known for its mild pain relief properties, and mild hypotensive effects. Also, when used topically in a warm bath, valerian works great for restlessness and insomnia.
Valerian is a widely available. If you can not seem to find valerian, look for it under some of its other names. Valerian is often called all-heal, vandal root, setwall, setewale, radix, baldrian, capon's tail, garden heliotrope, amantills, as well as Belgium, Pacific, and Mexican valerian.
Valerian comes in many forms. The most common are dried root, capsules, tablets and essential oils. It can also be found in tea, tincture, extract forms, as well as some combination products. The size of capsules can range from 100 milligrams, to 1,000 milligrams, and tablets come in 160 and 550 milligrams. Depending on its use, you can find the perfect amount for you very easily.
Care should be used with valerian, just like any other medication. You should never use valerian at the same time as other sedatives, such as, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. You should also avoid using it with other herbs with sedative effects like, hops, catnip, skullcap, kava kava, and passionflower. Also, as with most herbs and drugs, pregnant and breast-feeding women should not use valerian.
Some people have other adverse reactions. Some include contact allergy with the skin when used topically, headaches, stomach uneasiness and aches, and in rare cases, cardiac disturbances. It is always wise to check with your doctor before using any substance.
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Apache Trout: Native Beauty
The Oncorhynchus gilae apache, or Apache Trout, has many names. Besides Apache Trout, it is also called Native Trout, Arizona Trout, and Yellow Bellied Trout. It is only found in the waters of The White Mountains, in Eastern Arizona. Most of these beautiful fish remain still in the waters of the Apache Indians, for whom they are named.
The Apache Trout are quite beautiful and unique fish. They have heavier bodies than other trout, and bigger fins, which make them quite easy to spot. Their markings also help them stand out from other trout. Apache Trout have lemony-yellow sides, dark yellow tops, and a dark or black band across the eyes. Sometimes they have many spots, sometimes just a few. And, on some fish the tips of the fins are tipped white. The head of the fish may remain a shade of yellow, but on some it turns into a drab olive green color, and all have an orange-is slash mark below the chin. Not so pure Apache Trout, which have some Gila Trout in them, may also have the Gila's pinkish lateral line. Their length varies also, but most are between 8-11 inches.
Once an endangered fish, the extensive restocking of this fish has allowed limited fishing in some parts of Arizona, but only Arizona. Most of this fishing is done on the Apache Reservation, and special permits are required to do it at all. On the Reservation, the hatcheries, and fertile lake help to produce larger fish, but in other spots the fish still remain small, but the population growing rapidly. These other spots are highly protected lakes, created for the sole purpose of repopulating the magnificent Apache Trout.
Catching an Apache Trout, big or small, spotted or not, is a great experience for any angler.
