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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- What Motivates Extreme Athletes? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Grahak CunninghamThis article aims to look at what motivates athletes or sportsmen and women. Apart from my chosen sports of ultra-running and surfing, I am not a daredevil, I am not into jumping out of planes or off cliffs or doing anything too death defying but…whatever lifts you up, I say go for ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Joanne JacksonLast Christmas, we once again had the pleasure of seeing friends and family and enjoying a different kind of holiday celebration by visiting a Chinese buffet. This is our second year of doing something a little different from the usual holiday feast, and everyone agrees, it is a great way to ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - Whose Store Are You Running? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Michael MantellMy family owned shoe stores in Newark, N.J., when I was growing up. I worked in their stores from the time I was seven years old. One day, my grandfather brought me outside to teach me an important lesson. He pointed out the competitor down the street and told me to observe what he was ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - Why Detoxify? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from craig jacobsPut simply, detoxification is cleansing the body on the inside. As important as bathing or brushing your teeth, it is one of the most important health related functions we can perform during our lives, and is surprisingly easy for us to undertake. Toxicity is a problem that virtually every ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Why Purified Water Is Bad For You - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Danny AngMost of you would agree that drinking unfiltered tap water could be hazardous to your health because of things like parasites, chlorine, fluoride and dioxins. Many health fanatics, however, are often surprised to hear me say that drinking purified water on a regular, daily basis is potentially ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Why Waiting Makes You Go Broke - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Karin Witzig RozellThere’s a place in time in your wellness biz when waiting is absolutely appropriate. 1) When you need to get more information before you make a decision. 2) You need a few days (not weeks or months!) to let yourself process some feelings about a decision instead of making an impulse choice ...
Views: 955(4 votes) - Why You Should Wake Up Early - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Cade LennoxFor many of us, we would much rather sleep in and spend some extra time with our mattress rather than get out of bed at some early time in the morning when the sun is not even up. However, the benefits of waking up early far outweigh the benefits of staying in bed. One of the greatest ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Workplace Wellness Programs - A Boost for Business - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Phil WeaverIt's no secret that small businesses in the US are being throttled by health care and workers comp costs. It seems that just about every small business I know has reduced their workforce to just family members. A large percentage of companies that typically would employ small numbers of people ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Wrinkle Creams: What Works - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMy patients often ask me if there is anything they can do to get rid of those unsightly parentheses-like lines on the sides of their mouth, or those crinkly crow’s feet around their eyes. They want to know if I know of some magic wrinkle cream that will erase the lines that seem to have sprouted ...
Views: 3744(1 vote) - ***Positive Partners: Mindful Awareness and Healing Physical Illness - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Janet NestorWhen we love ourselves and trust ourselves all things are possible. Love of self brings softness toward self. You are less critical of yourself – less judgmental of yourself and others. Therefore relationship with yourself and others improves. When your relationships improve, the quality ...
Views: 3930(63 votes) - Carl Jung’s Victory – New Discoveries Completely Change Old Conceptions About The Meaning of Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung’s method of dream interpretation based on scientific analysis it the only correct method of dream interpretation. New discoveries confirm that his theories were not mere suppositions but real truths. These discoveries completely change old conceptions about the meaning of dreams. The ...
Views: 1491(25 votes) - 10 Tips for Coping with January Blues - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Feeling down in the dumps now that the holidays are over? If you're hoping for something uplifting on these dreary days and cold nights, you're not alone. T.S. Eliot, in The Waste Land, said, "April is the cruelest month." But studies have found that for the majority of Americans, January is the ...
Views: 4204(6 votes) - 8 Points to Ponder Before You Buy Diet Pills Online - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Jennifer SamprossObesity crisis are worsening. The rate of increase of obesity in people is high. With this, pharmaceutical companies too are working hard in a hope to improve their bottom line by shrinking their customers' bottoms. People are more inclined towards popping down a pill. But just taking the pill ...
Views: 1164(6 votes) - Fat’s Role In Illness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanAs I continue to write, I continue to read from the wisdom of others. I especially like well researched scholarly works that gather and present facts that substantiate truths and beliefs as we struggle to find ways to justify decisions we make about life and health and wellness. And so I read ...
Views: 1229(6 votes) - Using Organic Salt Instead of Refined Salt Can Lower Your Blood Pressure, Reduce Inflammation While Providing More Than 80 Nutritive Substances - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Depending on the source, between 75 and 80% of our bodies are made up of water. Sodium is one of the 30 essential elements in your body. It is present in the cells and tissues of your body even though sodium comprises only 0.15% of the fluids in your body. Yet it is essential to regulate your ...
Views: 2300(6 votes) - ***Your Power-Packed Smile - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Janet NestorBIG, HAPPY SMILES ARE FREE and they are instantly understood regardless of language or culture. Receiving a big smile, complete with twinkling eyes, is a gift. My heart opens wide to all the possibilities that shine within your smile. This quote by philosopher Emil speaks to me and is the ...
Views: 3949(15 votes) - How to Sustain Your Inner Strength in Business - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Peter NichollsDid you know that, as a rule of thumb, a tree's root system is something like one and a half times the depth and width of the tree? This is the real source of its strength and stability to withstand the forces of nature and more. What you see is only the ‘tip of the iceberg'. Of crucial ...
Views: 1308(5 votes) - Toxin-free relationships: How to prioritize the people in your life. - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Whole Person Balanced LifeOne of my favorite quotes of all time is "Don't make people a priority who only make you an option". I often repeat this quote to myself and have it posted in several areas of my house, as well as my daily planner. It's something I try to remember on a daily basis. We talk a lot about the ...
Views: 12238(5 votes) - 3 Ways to Avoid a Personal Energy Crisis - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanPatients tell me a lack of energy makes the day feel long, difficult, and unproductive. Does this pattern sound familiar? First, lack of energy leads to a loss of sharpness in focus and memory. Then, especially in the late afternoon when blood sugar gets low, less than optimal mindset and mood ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - 5 Stress Busters - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Lynn DormanAre you stressed? Or are you among the rare 25% of Americans who are not greatly stressed at least once a week? [A number down from 45% about 25 years ago.] Why we have so many more people feeling stressed these days has been attributed to factors such as job concerns, crime, changing ...
Views: 1519(4 votes) - Common Causes and Treatments for Hypopigmentation: White Spots on Skin - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Michelle MacomberWhen skin is damaged by UV exposure two conditions can occur: hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation. The first, hyperpigmentation, is the occurance of dark “sunspots” that form as the body produces melanocytes that absorb the UV radiation and prevent it from causing damage to the deeper ...
Views: 16434(4 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12233(4 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12233(4 votes) - Persistence - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThey say that patience is a virtue, a desirable quality, a good feature and it is certainly a mainstay when traveling on your weight loss journey toward a healthier, lighter you. Taking advantage of this feature and using it to your advantage is a very important element for your continued ...
Views: 1051(4 votes) - Response Ability - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Peter GamesAs an acupuncturist, I see a lot of patients who are interested in learning what action to take in order to become healthier. They ask questions about why their elbow hurts, why their digestion is sluggish, or why they suffer from chronic headaches. They want to know which specific steps they ...
Views: 4000(4 votes) - Today's Children Face Poor Health as Adults - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lisa SiegleThe Centers for Disease Control announced in October that by 2050, up to one-third of all adults will have diabetes. That’s our teenagers when they hit middle age. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and medical amputations – usually feet or legs, and is a major contributor to heart ...
Views: 1439(8 votes) - Yoga and Business - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Paula WilbertYoga for Business People: Lifetime Habit Mr. La Forge (Yoga Trainer) suspects that because the mind-body exercises typically are easier to pursue, executives have a better chance of making a lifetime habit of them. To see if his opinion is correct, he launched a five-year study of 110 middle- ...
Views: 1931(4 votes) - ***How Do You Know If You Are Making the Right Decision? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Janet WilliamsHave you ever faced a big decision and felt paralyzed with fear and torn about what to do? l have worked with many clients who have been faced with wonderful new opportunities and yet they felt overwhelmed by the task of determining how to make the best decision. Big decisions are ...
Views: 5811(11 votes) - Why Missing Meals Will Make You Fat - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Daniel WiggsWhenever people are overweight, they're taught that restricting calorie consumption is one of the most significant factors behind the proper diet plan. Although this simple fact is most certainly correct, frequently dieters take intense steps of reducing calorie intake by eliminating meals ...
Views: 1843(7 votes) - *** Get Your Voice Out of Your Throat and Let Your Chest Do Your Talking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThrough the years, I have been amazed at how many people are totally unaware that they have a richer, warmer, resonant, and even sexier speaking voice inside. Most people believe that the voice they are using out of habit is something they cannot change. Nothing could be further from the ...
Views: 6519(6 votes) - Aromatherapy and Children - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayIn my experience as an aromatherapist, I have found that most children take amazingly well to aromatherapy. They are refreshingly honest in their opinions and will quickly tell you if they don't like a particular aroma! They also respond quickly to the benefits of the oils. It is as if, because ...
Views: 2060(3 votes) - Carrot Cinnamon Muffins - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from odette worrellEasy, healthy and a favorite with adults and children alike. Get your baking on this holiday season and build nutrition into every bite. Ingredients: ¾ cup Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour ( Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup Coconut Flour 2 tbsp. Wheat Germ ¾ cup turbinado (raw brown ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - Dealing with Stress - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Jeffrey RoseUnhealthy levels of stress have become an unfortunate part of the modern life most people are living today. A desire to alleviate this stress has led many people to pursue ways to deal with it that are unhealthy. The reader, who is suffering from the effects of stress, may think that many of the ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - Effects of a Colon Cleanser on Overall Health - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalColon cleansing is one of those things. Unless you’ve experienced it, you’ll never know how good it can make you feel!You may be surprised to learn just what colon cleansing can do for you. You may have heard of it before and decided not to pay attention because it just sounds like heavy ...
Views: 831(3 votes) - Faster Healing of Muscle Tears, Sprains or Strains - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsRecently, while performing a chiropractic adjustment on a patient, I felt an immediate pain in my elbow. From my body building background and many years in health care, I knew exactly what had happened. I had a significant strain of the long head of the triceps tendon where it inserts at the ...
Views: 6044(3 votes) - Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Esmeralda CooperThe electromagnetic field is produced by electrically charged objects. Is it harmful or disruptive to humans and animals? The sun’s rays provide the main source of earth’s energy. Naturally occurring EMFs are woven throughout virtually all life on earth. Humans and animals have their own ...
Views: 940(3 votes) - HOW TO MAKE A VISION BOARD TO HELP YOU GO GREEN - PLUS ECOFRIENDLY TIPS! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZOkay, now here is the surprise-- all vision boards are really green and eco-friendly because they are really recycling magazines One of the most eco-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family, office mates and school class is to create a Vision Board. REMIX: RECYCLING MAGAZINES & ...
Views: 3359(9 votes) - Meditation Reinvented: How Feedback Alters The Odds Of Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Carol McMahonAppearances can be deceptive. Sitting meditation looks like restfully doing nothing at all. Meditation is, however, a task of extreme difficulty, and chances are the sitter is not performing well. Meditation’s task is paying attention. All forms of meditation involve attention focused on ...
Views: 1708(3 votes) - Move a Muscle, Change a Thought - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanMove a Muscle, Change a Thought. I first heard that in a self-help program many years ago. It's easy to stay stuck in a certain way of thinking, to stay down and confused and immobilized when we stay in the same place, looking at the same things. Get up, move, do something different, move a ...
Views: 5746(3 votes) - Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 3406(3 votes) - Politics Dominate the FDA and USDA Putting Consumer Interests Aside – More Foxes in the Henhouse - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Throughout our books, we constantly point out how the Bush administration catered to Monsanto and other Big Food companies. For example, the reason for pushing GMO foods was advanced on behalf of the biotech industry when President George W. Bush in a 2003 speech asked the World Trade ...
Views: 3416(6 votes) - Prevention: An acclaimed anti-smoking / anti tobacco motivational talk for youth in grades 6 - 12 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Patrick ReynoldsThe Truth About Tobacco A live motivational assembly program for schools, for youth in grades 6-12 Also avialable in the educational video The Truth About Tobacco, 2011 Edition, Tobaccofree.org My father died from smoking I want to begin today with a little story. My parents ...
Views: 2955(3 votes) - Stress is A BRAT -- 5 Simple Steps to Stop Stress in its Tracks - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from David FlaigStress can, indeed, be a brat. Annoying, irritating and disruptive, stress causes many nagging symptoms that negatively impact our emotional and physical well-being. When you think of stress as A BRAT, you will have at your fingertips a handy acronym to stop that brat in its tracks. The next ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - Take a Breather - 5 Quick Ways to Refresh and Recharge - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes, some of the most mundane activities in your daily routine can be the much needed stress reliever of the day. After making a promise to myself about taking my steps toward wellness, I found some simple ways to release energy and rest myself in moments when I feel too overwhelmed. This ...
Views: 889(3 votes) - The Reality Of Male Menopause - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWomen basically do not monopolize the market corner of menopause. Perceived as a natural physiological process brought about by aging, menopause is more or less an anticipated phenomenon. Menopause being the transition from being reproductive to non-reproductive in women is instigated by a ...
Views: 1300(3 votes) - Thought Force - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCThought force is the movement of consciousness which sets law in operation. The movement of consciousness upon itself creates a motion or vibration in Intelligence and upon Substance, the force of which is equal to the reality of the thought set in motion. For everything that happens in the ...
Views: 1755(3 votes) - Ways of Conserving Water and Saving Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Emilio AEven though you may have running water in your kitchen, you may feel that the water coming from the tap is not safe to drink. Among other things, you may be afraid that old wells still have lead in the pipes, or that some other form of contamination exists in the well water. On the other hand, ...
Views: 517(3 votes) - WHO AM I? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayWHO AM I? I can remember those dark days back in 1994 that I really did not know who I was. Have you been there or are you at that point today. I knew the roles that I played, amongst them husband, father, employer, community volunteer, company leader; roles I played on life’s stage like an ...
Views: 1639(3 votes) - Five Tips to Boost Your Relaxation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Mark GibsonHave you ever had these limiting thoughts about your ability to relax? “Oh, I’m long overdue for this”, or “I definitely earned it”, or “I just don’t have the time to relax”, or ”You know, sometimes I feel like I’ve forgotten how to relax” Would you like to add more relaxation ...
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