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- How to eliminate dark circles? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from gaby ferrariHave you ever slept longer and wake up the next morning with the same dark circles when you have when you sleep just a couple of hours? I have. And as result you end up asking "why" and "how to remove dark circles?". To the first question I can answer that the dark circles are not only due to ...
Views: 1874 - Three Secrets to Breathing -- It's More Than Simply Staying Alive! - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Sharon RosenWhen someone advises you to "take a deep breath" what do you actually do? How does it feel in your body? Try it right now, paying close attention to the front of your body. Where does the movement of the breath come in? I'm guessing you probably felt it most in your chest. You also probably ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Hot Stone Massage- Soothe The Deep Muscle Pains Using This Ancient Technique - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from James TaylorA massage after a long tedious workday sounds very convincing as it promises to relax the fatigued muscles and revamps the entire blood circulation of the body. There are varied kind and types of massaging techniques are in practice today and each of them are known to provide specific kinds of ...
Views: 1208 - How To Increase Musical Creativity On 7 String Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Increase Musical Creativity On 7 String Guitar By Tom Hess What is one way that you are severely limiting your 7 string guitar playing creativity? Answer: You are playing 7 string guitar with exact same approach you use to play 6 string guitar. Many guitarists think that this ...
Views: 2035 - How To Play Great Guitar Solos Without Playing Fast - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Tom HessThink that you have to play highly advanced, technical and lightning fast guitar solos in order to get the attention of your listeners? Think again. The truth is, you can play truly eye-popping guitar phrases that demand the attention of others ‘without’ playing fast… if you know the right ...
Views: 1821 - The Beach - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Don Neviaser,While sitting on a sandy beach one bright and warm fall day I listen to the ancient sounds that emanate my way. A myriad of seabirds cry while searching for a feast, A wind blows soft across my ears while heading straight due east. Before me countless sun drops dance upon a watery ...
Views: 2242 - Deep Sleep is like Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Vinod AnandDeep Sleep is like Meditation (Vinod Anand) Sleep remains a mystery despite all the research done so far. Science says it helps to consolidate our memories and remove unnecessary information. That during sleep, when inputs from our five senses are almost zero, the ‘mind-brain’ takes stock ...
Views: 1485 - Why This is NOT the Time to Let Your (Control) Freak Flag Fly - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzYou tell yourself you want something more. You tell yourself, at times, that you’re ready. And then you don’t act. Or, maybe you sabotage. Or, maybe you fail to see opportunities that are right under your nose. Why? You’re too worried about “the how.” When you worry too much about how ...
Views: 1302 - Top Tips On How To Manage Stress - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you constantly bombarded with loads of stress at work? You need to know that too much stress could negatively affect your body. In fact, stress has been the root cause for many diseases, illnesses, and even death. Now, stay calm, and all I ask you to do is to keep reading this article, where ...
Views: 1102 - Get Better Results In Your Guitar Teaching By Showing Students How To Practice - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Tom HessGet Better Results In Your Guitar Teaching By Showing Students How To Practice by Tom Hess One of the biggest challenges you can face when teaching guitar is teaching students who never seem to make any progress. Some guitar teachers would simply assume that the student is ‘slow’ or ...
Views: 1761 - Getting Snap shots That should Fit with Your certain Demands. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from moazzam aliOn a daily basis, crazy snap shots are being used by way of people today for a variety of ranging applications. Snap shots can be hugely compelling primarily around times meant to get pleasurable so that you can all those visiting these folks. You ought to promote a jovial ambiance with these ...
Views: 778 - SItuational Leadership and Success Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Rick CarterLeadership is defined as “someone who guides or directs a group.” There are many ways to do this. The most visible and probably the most ineffective is to yell at people until they do something that looks like what you want them to do. That works once. But true situational leadership - that ...
Views: 1438 - 3 Reasons Why Weight Training Reduces Stress And Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaAre you stressed out and tired of not being happy? Perhaps you are not paying enough attention to yourself. While many stress reduction techniques are available, I would like to discuss weight training as a stress reduction technique. The payoff for a regular weight lifting routine is ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - Indulge in a Home Spa to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaDon’t you just feel like indulging in a spa or wellness retreat once the going gets tough? The positive effects of spa treatments on the emotional and physical well-being of a person has been discussed for years, with light being thrown recently on the efficacy with which spa can both rejuvenate ...
Views: 1360 - Relax With These Tips And Avoid Stress - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Ramil MorlaHow many times have you gotten angry at yourself for misplacing your keys, being late to meet a friend, or forgetting to pay a bill on time? Being angry at ourselves can be one of the most stressful experiences there is. We are our own worst critic. Trying to change this behavior for the better, ...
Views: 978 - The Seven Secrets to Stress Relief - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Joyce Dolberg RoweWhat is stress? It is certainly a word that we toss around a lot and loosely. When was the last time you were “stressed out”? Was it work related? Family? Financial? Relationship? What happens to your body when you are stressed out? How do we find stress relief? Most of us have heard the ...
Views: 1010(3 votes) - Ideas for a Sunny Spring Season - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Debbie ProbstHippity hoppity, Easter is on its way, and what a better time and place than the great outdoors to spend your Easter or spring break! If you like mountain views, rambling rivers, and outdoor activities, check out our suggestions for the ultimate mountain spring adventure. While these ideas are ...
Views: 2086 - 5 Reasons Why You Lack Motivation To Practice Guitar And Struggle To Make Progress In Your Guitar Playing - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Tom HessAre you feeling less motivation to practice guitar lately? Most likely if you have come to this page, you have felt frustrated more than once with slow progress during your guitar practice sessions. Fortunately, you are not the only guitarist who goes through this. Every guitar player ...
Views: 6376 - Physical Therapy Yoga For Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Brad LustickLow-back pain is one of the most common physical ailments with over 80 percent of people in the United States suffering some degree of back pain. According to one my colleagues, Dr. Grey Gardner of Van Chiropractic Clinic, chronic lower-back pain can be debilitating—limiting sufferers from ...
Views: 1655 - Staying Grounded - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from William FetterFeeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Too much on your plate? Get Grounded, Come to Center I'm old enough to remember a time when people usually answered "good" when you asked them the standard, "How are you doing?" These days the answer is commonly "busy." In the last few weeks, while ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - How's That Work'n For You? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Dwayne KlassenAs much as DR. Phil uses this line, it really is the perfect question to ask in this situation. As men we tend to have a "Fight or Flight" response to many of our challenges, conflicts and pressures. In fact, many of our reactions are on auto pilot and we are hardly aware we are doing it ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - How To Choose The Best Golf Resort & Spa For Your Retreat - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Raquel BoothFor those who love to golf, there is almost nothing that even compares to a golf resort & spa. Whether it is for a particular holiday, a major birthday, or a romantic getaway for two, a golf resort that provides a spa package can be an ideal choice for an unforgettable and wonderful experience ...
Views: 2715 - Advice on Crate Training A New Puppy - Quick Steps To Success - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Frank RijkersGetting A New Puppy? Then Read This Many new puppy owners will need their puppy to experience a safe space to stay during the night and in the daytime. Usually new puppy owners will get a crate for their new puppy. Although this is advisable, a new pet might at first be apprehensive about ...
Views: 1219 - How to Have a Relaxing Spring Break with Kids - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Debbie ProbstTime for Spring Break! Are you ready? The kids are home, they have nothing to do, and they say they are bored. Well, we have some great boredom busters that don't bust the bank. Hit the road and have some fun in the North Georgia Mountains this Spring! With an abundance of wallet friendly ...
Views: 1169 - Relaxation with The Senses - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodIn the restless world around us, the need for a moment of peace is often acutely felt. Living in this century resembles some old movie, where people of the future became robots, doing all day long the same routine. The sense of not “enough time” or “too many responsibilities” is so frequent that ...
Views: 926 - How To Improvise Killer Rock Guitar Solos - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Tom HessDo you lack the improvisational skills needed to be able to come up with great rock guitar solos in the moment? The truth is, many guitar players are in the same situation as you. In fact, most guitarists ‘want’ to be able to play awesome solos, but for some reason only a few actually ‘can’. So ...
Views: 2392 - Kaamatan Harvest Festival - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Cindy Eliza VazBe mesmerized by Sabah's Kaamatan Harvest Festival when you visit Borneo in May. With the cultural dance and music, traditional sports and games, the grand Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Festival Queen or better known as Miss Kaamatan), carnival, as well as events that go on, it is hard for you not to ...
Views: 1891 - How To Become A Better Guitarist By Studying Yngwie Malmsteen - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Become A Better Guitarist By Studying Yngwie Malmsteen by Tom Hess When it comes to the most important guitar players to have ever played, I believe that Yngwie Malmsteen stands out as one of the most highly influential and ‘underrated’ guitarists. In fact, I would even ...
Views: 3285(1 vote) - Addiction Help - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Fausto PetroneAddiction can be an extremely powerful motivator. Individuals will commonly savour unsafe, high-risk, and hazardous behaviors in order to gain access to things that they are addicted to. In many cases the addiction can be so harsh that the topic will engage in terrible criminal activity in order ...
Views: 1183 - Where to Get a Great Massage and How to Learn to Give One - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Peter RosebergThe word "massage" comes from "masso," a Greek word that means "to touch". It works by manipulating layers of muscles with the use of different pressure techniques. For thousands of years, massage therapy has been used to promote relaxation and improve a person's well-being. Today, you will find ...
Views: 1263 - How to Become a Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Peter RosebergBeing a massage therapist is now a rewarding and well-accepted profession. It was even dubbed as one of the top careers in 2011 in Business Week. With the growing demand for massage therapists these days, there is an emerging opportunity for all, even established professionals and employees in ...
Views: 1385 - Marijuana Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Andrada TodFor decades now nonprofit organizations, medical associations and committees have been trying to restore the truth about cannabis and its effects on human health. Known as marijuana or weed, the dried flowers of cannabis contain Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psychoactive constituent that ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Unlock The Power of Meditation In Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Lisa DevereauxLife can get so busy and hectic at times. There is always so much to do with work, kids, chores, cooking, appointments, and errands to run. Some days you probably feel so exhausted and dream of running off on a two week vacation but then reality kicks in and your dream vanishes. Stress is a ...
Views: 1175 - ***Healing - An Excerpt from Nurturing Wellness through Radical Self-Care: A Living in Balance Guide and Workbook - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Janet NestorI have chosen to share a philosophy of healing that was defined for me a year or so ago during meditation. This new way of thinking is going to change your life and the lives of those you love and cherish. You’ll change your self-talk and change the way you interact with members of your family ...
Views: 3865(10 votes) - Stress : The natural Born Killer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Joel SaldanhaOur bodies are meant to function like well oiled machines. The human body has the most complex anatomy of any living species. However, with the hustle and bustle of the chaotic society we live in, the most common and potentially fatal condition we fall prey to is that of stress. The ...
Views: 2112(1 vote) - Its Time For Ski Camp! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonSo the kids have decided they want to go to the 2014 Winter Olympics and be the next Shaun White or Bode Miller. Well, winter is coming fast so it is time to start taking out the skis and gear and preparing them for the forthcoming season. That is the fun part except for those younger eager ...
Views: 1012 - tips to reduce stress and anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAnxiety and Stress Turn off anxiety with passionflower tea • As effective as prescription anti-anxiety medications. • The tea won’t make you feel foggy in comparison to many prescription drugs. • The herb balances chemical receptors in the brain which causes a sedative effect easing ...
Views: 2550(1 vote) - Buy Legal Herbal Incense at Reasonable Prices - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from lita haydenBuy Herbal Incenses to experience the variety of scents to make your mood fresh. There are number of herbal incense are available for consumers, so they have opportunity to choose best one according to their need or uses. You can cover your good portion with Legal Herbal Incense with white rose ...
Views: 1699 - Meditation and Your Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Tom BlairMeditation was once visualized as an Eastern tradition where the person sits in a circle surrounded by candles and saying mantras or humming. Currently, meditation and its benefits are recognized and are far from what we had in mind before. Aside from the calming effect that it could bring, ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Dealing With Stress: A Holiday Edition - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Laurie ErdmanAre you ready for more advice on how to reduce stress this holiday season? Yeah, I didn't think so. Well don’t worry - this is not going to be another cheery, oh just breath through it, article about surviving the holidays. We all know there is stress, too many gifts to buy, too much alcohol, ...
Views: 1342 - scientific evidence behind the health claims of yoga - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Adrian KowallThe popularity of yoga has increased a lot within the past few decades. In addition, there has also been an increase in the reported health benefits from practitioners within the yoga community. People practice yoga for a variety of reasons, but some are unfortunately misled by faulty claims of ...
Views: 1774 - Finding Entertainment For Your Event Has Never Been Easier - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonAnyone who has ever hosted a corporate event understands the importance of providing the right live entertainment for achieving a successful evening. There is nothing as discouraging as realizing your months of planning, investment costs and labor have not provided the outcome you were counting ...
Views: 927 - The Ultimate Heli-Skiing Experience - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonFor those in search of the ultimate skiing experience, having to deal with the irritations and limits of resort destinations that force you to share the slopes with other skiers could leave you feeling little more than frustration. Heli skiing offers serious athletes who are in search of their ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Making The Most Of Your Winter Break - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonMaking the most of your winter break can sometimes be a daunting task, but if you use your resources, and more importantly, good’ol, Mother Nature, you are sure to have the time of your life. You just simply need to do some research and you will able to find a multitude of ideas that can keep ...
Views: 750 - 3 Strategies to Having a Relaxing and Happy Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Cynthia HatcherThe Holidays are quickly approaching and so is the end of the year. This is the time, no matter how many times we say we won’t, we either overspend, find ourselves stressed with too many activities and not really relaxing and enjoying time with the people we truly love. We find ourselves at ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Yoga: Meditation Tips for More Energy, Focus, and Fortune - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaHow can meditation help your fortune and focus? I was teaching at Quattro University, our first live event, teaching business people how to be more focused and effective through meditation, yogic tips, NLP, and many other modalities. It was magnificent. Why? Because I got to see people who ...
Views: 1339 - *** Nurturing Wellness Through Radical Self-Care: Foreword - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Janet NestorFinally, after a summer of moving to Maryland, editing, and working with the publisher, my new book is about to be born. It is due out before Christmas and will be available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel. I am excited because this book is a reflection of my work over the years, both as a ...
Views: 2039(4 votes) - The review of 31 Day Fat Loss Cure Program - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Christina MerryThe fat loss programs are based on the fat loss facts developed by many experts. I got introduced with a new 31 day fat loss cure and will try to explain this new release for you. Every program has its way to work and very rare programs work the way as well as just what it provides. I hope this ...
Views: 1104 - Yoga and Other Habits - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Gurutej KhalsaImagine that these times are for forming clubs, communities, new forms of interactions. What if we could imagine how these new formations were influencing the future? You can. You just need to clear some physic space and breathe in. The relaxed physic is where we get the Big vision hits. I ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - 9 Steps to a More Relaxed Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Lynn WhitmireStress is pervasive on our society today, job worries, concern over finances, the rising cost housing, food and higher education, the anniversary of 9/11 and the holidays coming up. People are “stressed out”. They often look for comfort in things like food or drinking and smoking which don’t ...
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