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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Let Humor Keep You Well - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykOur bodies are intricately designed, so that when a breakdown occurs in one area, due to stress, it can have an adverse effect on other parts of our body. Stress is the body’s reaction to a demand made upon it. Unfortunately, stress is all around us and we do not have to look far to find ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Public Speaking Skills and Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Emile JarreauWith great power comes great responsibility. Fulfilling the task of a leader efficiently is not an easy task. A series of qualities and characteristics are required in a person if he intends to be a great leader. A leader could be a team, a top representative, a figurehead, an executive person ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - The Sun Contributes to Good Health - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air. The temperature is rising, the sun is shining and it stays light for longer. Have you noticed that when these changes in weather occur people are generally happier? There's a skip in everyone's step and more people are smiling. The obvious reason is that people love the ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - The Workshop Is Over - Now What......? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Lynne JenrowA friend of mine is completing the seven day yoga intensive. He is staying in a hotel and all is simple and easy in that he is able to eat at the requisite time so that he can do his yoga on an empty stomach. On the last day of the series he learned that in order to receive the benefits of this ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - Breast Cancer and Positive Thinking Linked! One Woman's Fight - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Sam EtkinEarlier this year, a good friend phoned me and said: "I've got breast cancer!" The statement was delivered as succinct as that, quietly and with a pause afterwards - just like a death knell. As the recipient of this shocking news - what reply of any substance could I give? Feeling my awkwardness ...
Views: 3733(6 votes) - Control Blood Sugar Levels, How to Lower Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Louis RichardIt is not surprising if one says that many people do not know the importance and application of vinegar for diabetes. Recently it has been experienced by many diabetic patients that vinegar helps control blood sugar. You have vinegar as herbal treatment for diabetes and it can be added with ...
Views: 1005(3 votes) - What Does Exercise Have to do with Leadership? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Gil PizanoExercise. Some of us dread it, others can't wait to get to it. It's true that exercise can become additive and almost an obsession at times to some people (I myself have been bitten by the exercise workout bug). When I'm forced to go more than a couple of days without working out, I find myself ...
Views: 1723(5 votes) - A Soldier's Story - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-Barber“Music is therapy for the soul.” My love for music began, during my military career. I started listening to music in the early 1980’s for enjoyment, but as I expanded my taste in music, I discovered certain types of music relaxed me and other types gave me energy. My favorite genre of music is ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Total Gym Exercise Review - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Natalie ShelbyMy Total home gym experience began when I bought one after seeing it on television about 10 years ago. For me, exercise has to be fun or I'll get bored and give up. This total body fitness gym delivers with a workout designed to give you a full body workout in about 20 minutes. I obtained the ...
Views: 4074(4 votes) - ***Being Still and Silent - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MARecently, I found myself feeling anxious and depressed. For several days, I attempted to analyze why I was feeling this way and what I could do to feel better. I questioned, “Would it help to go back to therapy or to get a massage? Maybe I just need to write more.” Feeling uncomfortable, I ...
Views: 4092(1 vote) - ***Stop Shouting -- Learn the Power of Projection - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsDoes this sound like you? You spend a few hours at a football game and find you have no voice afterwards. Or perhaps you are coaching your kid’s soccer team and, after an hour of practice, you have a sore throat. Or maybe you have been providing some training sessions and your voice is hoarse ...
Views: 4081(1 vote) - ***Therapy is a Powerful Tool - Is It For You? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloTherapy can be a powerful tool for your personal growth and well-being. It’s also a great stress buster. But is it for you? And how do you find a good therapist? What do you need to know about a therapist before deciding to work with her or him? How should you relate to a therapist? Is ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - ***Vocal Abuse Not Just a Result of Yelling or Shouting - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWe are hearing it more and more each day. We hear it with politicians, ministers, professional speakers, coaches, trainers, singers, aerobics instructors, and even the guy next door. It is called vocal abuse and it results from unnecessary wear and tear on the vocal folds (cords). Notice I ...
Views: 3177(1 vote) - ***When You Hear the Divine, Do You Feel Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Arleen HannichMany folks tell me they wish they could "hear" the Divine more easily. Lately, I've begun to think that it may not be as difficult to hear the Divine as we believe it is. Sometimes when we receive information from the Divine, I believe we move into fear, and not surprisingly, these are the ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Avoiding a Hangover - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Sue TrotterOne way to avoid a hangover is not to drink too much! However, we often tend to drink a bit more at certain times such as Christmas, weddings, birthdays and in some cases this can often extend over the whole day and well into the evening, so here are a few tips that should help: 1. Slow down. ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - 4 Embarrassing Body Problems You Definitely Want To Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn a time when beauty and fitness is important, having any type of skin or body problem can be a cause for embarrassment, especially when other people find out about it. Having huge acne on your face, pimples on your back, spider veins on your legs are really nasty problems that you want to get ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - 5 Habits To Skyrocket Your Energy - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lynn SmithThe most common complaint we hear from our health coaching clients is lack of energy. Everyone seems to be burning the candle at both ends. Our lives are filled with activities from the moment we wake up until we fall into bed in the evening. We find ourselves running on the treadmill of life, ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - 5 Healthy Habits That Aren’t So Healthy After 40 - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Erica LevinThe most essential ingredient for maintaining (or improving) your health – is knowledge. It is being able to recognize what your body needs in order to prosper at every stage of your life. And while you may be on the track to good health this decade, the next one may need a slightly different ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - 5 Strategies To Feel Energized - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you wish you had more energy? One of the main concerns of my health coaching clients is their lack of energy. It can be difficult to accomplish goals when you are exhausted all the time. This article will explore some of the reasons you may be low on energy and how to fill up your energy ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - 6 Tips to Feel Beautiful Today! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Sarah MariaHow many times have you waited for something to change so that you could finally start feeling beautiful? If you are like most women, the answer is “all the time.” Here is the problem: Most of us tend to live with the delusional belief that we somehow need to change in order to be beautiful. ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - 7 Principles for Everlasting Happiness: Reverse Psychology Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Decrease your exercise. As a matter of fact, do everything in your power to not exercise, ever. The shorter distance it requires to get from Point A to Point B, the greater imperative there is to avoid any physical exertion. Example: taking the escalator for one flight of stairs. 2. Eat ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - A Custom Detox Diet Plan - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyWhy is a detox diet plan an important part of cleansing? Everything you consume is incorporated into your cells. Your cells are the building blocks of your organs, blood, bones and skin. Truly, you are what you eat! Many foods, beverages and medications carry heavy toxic loads that weaken your ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - A Message from Your Monsters: We’re Here to Help! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDear Friend, We here at Inferiority Control have been informed that you are concerned about the “monsters” and “tyrants” wreaking havoc in your life. I have personally spoken with several of these monsters, and here is what they had to say regarding this slander. Fear assured me that it is ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - A Practical Guide to Setting Setting Your Goals for a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Tracy L. SpeightsStarting out on any project is hard, have you ever wondered or figured out why? For some of us it's really easy to START something new, but the problem is sometimes we don’t FINISH it. It is a well-known fact that many of us are able to start an activity but as we move along with it, we often ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - A Reasonable Adjustment for the Hearing Impaired - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere is often a tendency for normal individuals not to take seriously the disability of a person being hearing impaired. This may be so as the disability is not visible and those within the category of being normal do not have an inkling about the challenges encountered by the hearing impaired. ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - A short note on Rice Protein - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Abir RoychowdhuryProtein is composed of a long chain of amino acids that are needed for the body to function properly. Proteins are the principal constituents of cellular material and serve as enzymes, hormones etc. Each protein has unique functions. These are essential components of muscles, skin, bones and the ...
Views: 2925(1 vote) - Abdominal Bloating - Information On Abdominal Bloating - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchAbdominal bloating and distension occur extremely commonly in the functional gastrointestinal disorders with many patients ranking them as particularly intrusive symptoms. Characteristically, the problem is exacerbated by meals, fluctuates in intensity, is worse at the end of the day and settles ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Abnormal Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Darren O ConnellWeight loss is the reduction of total body weight, due to loss of body fluid or fat or adipose tissues. Abnormal weight loss is a symptom of acute or chronic illness. Involuntary weight loss leads to muscle loss, depression and increased rate of complications. There is a strong relationship ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Acne Scars: Visual Reminders Of The Past - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdolescence and the early 20’s are the stages in which acne is prevalent. Due to hormonal alterations during this transition, adolescents and young adults often have breakouts of acne. Pimple or acne breakouts can be attributed to a lot of factors. It could be hereditary, environmental or a ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - ADHD: An Employee’s Curse or Blessing? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Robert BoroffPretty much everyone has some general understanding of what ADHD is, but very few have a real grasp on what the disorder truly entails, and many have beliefs that are very simply false. Left untreated, ADHD can have particularly negative consequences in the workplace, but if recognized and ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Advices From Medical Specialist For Those Who Have Nasal Problem - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from alexander chongAaron had a bad sinus infection after returning from oversea. He said he always had a sinus problems and rhinitis, but never asked advices from any medical specialist. This time, the infection was so bad that he had to consult ear, nose and throat specialist. This trip to the specialist is very ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - AIDS - How To Prevent Aids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Peter HutchAIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is the result of damage to the immune system. A damaged immune system is unable to protect the body against certain specific 'opportunistic' infections and tumours. These are called opportunistic because they are caused by organisms ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - All You Need To Know About Pink Eye - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhen the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface covering the eyelids (otherwise known as the conjunctiva) becomes inflammed, then it is called pink eye, pinkeye or conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva can sometimes be infected by bacteria, viruses, allergens, ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Alopecia Areata - Causes And Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchAlopecia areata is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp . Because it causes bald spots on the head, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. Alopecia areata affects both males and females. This type of hair loss is different than male ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Ampalaya - Helps To Get Rid Of Diseases - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Peter HutchAmpalaya is a remarkable health food.As the English name suggests (bitter melon), the melon has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin. Ampalaya is a vegetable grown throughout the Philippines. It is mostly cultivated, although wild forms can be found. As the acrimonious fruit is ...
Views: 4490(1 vote) - Anorexia Nervosa - Causes, Signs And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Peter samsAnorexia nervosa is a kind of reverse addiction: an addiction to not eating. And like many addicts, anorexics deny having a problem. They see themselves as healthy, but others see the terrible damage to body and mind that anorexia causes. Like addiction, though, anorexia can be confronted and ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Are You Too Old For Facial Plastic Surgery? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandThe jowls, the pouches, the hooded eyes looking back at you in the mirror are causing a huge drop in the confidence you once exuded. Here you are, middle aged to late adult and the aging you see in your face needs to be addressed if you want to look and feel on top of the game of life. You ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Asthma - Cough Symptoms Of Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchAsthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - Attaining a Comprehension of Shingles Signs and the Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Trevor PriceShingles is a disease that's common in older adults and is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes the chicken pox in younger children. In fact, if you were exposed to the chicken pox as a child, you have an increased risk of developing shingles. ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Awaken Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Beata Antoszek"How you feel in your heart can show up in your body, for your heart and body are more powerfully connected than you have ever realized.” Don Colbert, MD Is your inner child happy and content with you and your life? How can you tell? It is relatively easy to tell. If your inner child (or in ...
Views: 3888(1 vote) - Ayurveda and Vegetarianism - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough a vegetarian diet is preferred in Ayurveda, it is not mandatory. There are certain instances when eating meat, or drinking meat broth can be beneficial, especially in times of illness. The tradition of vegetarianism comes from India's religious background. The Manu-smriti, a Vedic ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Bad Breath - Home Remedies For Bad Breath - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsMost adults suffer from bad breath occasionally, although it may affect up to a quarter of adults on a regular basis Bad breath is a problem that is shared by millions of people across the country. Until recently, there really has not been an effective scientific approach to diagnosing and ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Balance and the Golf Swing - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Bob FormanWhen’s the last time you practiced standing on one foot and holding your balance? Probably never. Yet it’s a key ingredient in our daily lives and that includes playing golf. Balance is one of those things that we pretty much take for granted. Not many of us think about it, nor practice ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Beat the Heat : 9 Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaSummer brings bright sunshine at its peak- rise in temperature means more sweating. Summer is also a time to be wary of dehydration-lack of sufficient water in the body. Our body needs water to function properly and prevents it from dehydration. To balance the body heat in hot weather, our body ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Been There...Done That! Or, Done That...Been There? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Mark VockentanzMindfulness...a state of heightened awareness. I prefer to use the term “SENSEfulness.” In other words, using all your senses in that moment. Throughout your day, you are given opportunities to either live in the moment or be completely oblivious to what is happening around you. Have you ever ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Blood Sugar - Symptoms Of Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Peter HutchBlood sugar concentration, or glucose level, is tightly regulated in the human body. Normally, the blood glucose level is maintained between about 4 and 6 mmol/L (70 to 100 mg/dL). The total measurement of glucose in the circulating blood is therefore about 3.3 to 7g (assuming an ordinary adult ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Body Balance: Masculine and Feminine Sides of the Body - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you look in the mirror and view your profile from each side, you may notice that the two sides of your face are slightly different from one another. Additionally, your left hand is similar to but different from your right hand. In fact, these subtle differences pervade both sides of your ...
Views: 4931(1 vote) - Book Review: Quantum Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Wellness. Wellness can refer to the maintenance of bodily health, mental acuity, overall fitness, or even spiritual happiness. Perhaps most importantly, many see true wellness as a balance between all of the above. Carol Merlo is the ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Book Review: Real Food, Real Fast : How to Prepare Nutritious and Delicious Meals in 12 Minutes or Less - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Wellness. Wellness can refer to the maintenance of bodily health, mental acuity, overall fitness, or even spiritual happiness. Perhaps most importantly, many see true wellness as a balance between all of the above. Rico ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Brain Tumor - Types With Their Treatments - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Peter HutchThe brain and spinal column make up the central nervous system (CNS), where all vital functions of the body are controlled. When tumors arise in the central nervous system, they are especially problematic because a persons thought processes and movements can be affected. These tumors can also be ...
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