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Expanding & Contracting: Trust Life's Process - by Erica Bouchér
Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Erica Boucher
In yoga, we learn to tune into our breathing and let our bodies expand and contract around the breath. And the only way to stay healthy is to allow our breathing to be steady, consistent and natural. If we hold the breath in, or out, we cut ourselves off from life source energy. So the ...
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Health in Your Home - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from marge admin
Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese philosophy, upholds that health is the most important aspect in your life. Health is the center of your existence, and without health, your life could be absent of balance and harmony. The key focus of Feng Shui and health benefits are to tackle poor health problems. ...
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Beyond Affirmations – 10 Tips for Using the Law of Attraction - by Barbara Kelly, MSSW
Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Barbara Kelly
Our ability to create is hampered only by our own imaginations! The Wright Brothers imagined a flying machine and now we crisscross the globe in airplanes. In order to follow their dream of flight, they had to listen to their inner guidance system (intuition), engage their imagination, and ignore ...
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Cleansing Your Body After the Holiday Madness - by Nicole Sheldon, aka. The Spice Doc
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Nicole Sheldon
Tis' the season for a little .... detox. Heavy foods, lots of imbibing, and a constant parade of opportunities for the two makes for a sometimes great desire to detox. I get a lot of patients who ask about cleansing and detox, and many who have done some heavy duty liquid versions combined with ...
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Natural Panic Attack Relief Technique - by Nathan Tyler
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Nathan Tyler
Many people find panic attack relief from practicing meditation. An age old art, nowadays meditation is being used by countless people from around the globe. The benefits of meditation include; a calmer mind, a slower heart rate and relaxed muscles. Meditation can also bring anxiety and stress ...
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4 Tips To Lose Weight With PCOS - by Jennifer Koch
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Jennifer Koch
PCOS and weight loss do not generally go hand in hand - in fact if anything the opposite is true. The factors making you suffer the condition will also cause you to gain weight. Knowing that here are some PCOS weight loss tips that can help those suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. Eat ...
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How To Burn Belly Fat Fast - by Tim Ryan
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Tim ryan
Over the course of the past few months and years you have found your belly fat becoming more and more. You never intended for it to happen but now when you look in the mirror you are more than a little disappointed at all the fat you have accumulated. You are feeling a little self-conscious about ...
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Meditation the Natural Way - by Kath Hemmings
Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kath Hemmings
Did you know Mother Nature provides us with the same benefits as we would gain from hours of deep meditation? No more dogma, no more gurus! -Dramatically increase alpha brainwaves -Relax the nervous system -Focus the mind and increase attention -Significantly reduce anxiety ...
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5 Tips for eating right at the Super Bowl Party - by Joe Palmieri
Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Joe Palmieri
You're going to a Super Bowl Party. And you're dreading the pain of having to deal with all of those tempting, fattening foods. Well, you can survive. In addition to the obvious things, (like avoiding too much beer) these tips can keep you from sabotaging your fitness success. 1. Have a ...
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Restaurant Therapy For Overeaters - by Gloria Arenson, MFT, DCEP
Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Gloria Arenson
If you are a compulsive overeater you may have mixed feelings about eating out in restaurants. Although you enjoy eating, perhaps you feel fearful about being tempted to consume certain foods you love that you believe are "bad" because they lead to binge eating. Your inner dialogue sounds like ...
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Vitamin D Deficiency Causes - by Rhotini Henderson
Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Rhotini Henderson
We all know that as little as fifteen minutes of sunlight per day is adequate to allow our skin to manufacture enough levels of Calcitriol (Vitamin D). What you may not already know is that the skin production of Calcitriol (Vitamin D) can be hindered by multiple different factors and can cause or ...
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Are You Wondering if That Mole is a Cancer? Read the Different Types of Skin Cancers to Find Out! - by Belen Tanghal
Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Belen Tanghal
There are different types of skin cancers. In fact, there are 3 types of skin cancer that are popularly known. But there are only 2 major forms -- the non melanomas and melanoma. What is the difference between the non melanomas and melanoma? Here is an important distinction: The non ...
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Why we get Physical Anxiety Symptoms - by Terry Dixon
Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Terry Dixon
When we talk about the physical symptoms that we experience when we are anxious there is a whole range of sensations and feelings that can happen to our body.. These may vary from person to person, but they all happen in the same way and for the same reason - the reason that we have the anxiety ...
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Physiological Effects of Stress - How Does Stress Affect Health? - by Prashant Mangalampalli
Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Prasant Mangalampalli
The physiological effects of stress are varied and can disrupt all areas of your life. If not treated, stress can cause long-lasting and even permanent damage to your body. If you are worried about your stress level, there are some signs that you can check yourself for. There are also things you ...
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Can Green Superfoods help you? - by Sarah Jane
Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sarah Jane
Have you ever felt lethargic? Lacking in energy? Feel like you're underperforming? If you've answered to yes to any of those questions then you're not alone. Everyday for millions of us just getting through the day can be a real effort as we struggle to balance our hectic liefestyles. If ...
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Diet for Weight Loss - by barclay bert
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from barclay bert
For many people losing weight is something they go through over and over again. It is not uncommon for people to turn to weight loss diet programs that help them lose weight in the beginning, but gain all the weight back later. Permanently losing weight is what most people are interested in because ...
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Home Remedies for Chicken Pox - by barclay bert
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from barclay bert
Chicken pox is caused due to a virus. It is highly contagious and afflicts children as well as adults. However, when children get chicken pox, the symptoms are not that severe as when adults get it. The symptoms of chicken pox include fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, blisters, itching ...
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Health Benefits of Ginger Root - by barclay bert
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from barclay bert
Ginger root has long been known to be very effective against many illnesses and diseases. Ginger root is a natural herb, or spice and can be safely consumed without any side-effects. Ginger is a culinary spice known to add its pungent taste and aroma to whatever dish it is added to. It has a ...
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Psychotherapy: An Overview - by Ingrid Estrada
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ingrid Estrada
In the modern world, the number of people suffering from different mental problems has been steadily increasing. Due to the failure of conventional treatment methods, more and more people are now turning to different unconventional methods like psychotherapy which has several treatment techniques ...
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5 Ways To Flatten Your Stomach Fast - by Tyson Faulkner
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson Faulkner
To flatten your stomach, you need to learn what works, and then lay out a proven plan to follow that knowledge that you've gained. As you learn more and more, start injecting what you learn into your life, and take appropriate action to change how you live and you will reach your goals, no matter ...
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One Hidden Ingredient That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals - by Tyson Faulkner
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson Faulkner
Are you having problems shedding the fat that's on your body? Do you work out hard and try to eat healthy, but the weight isn't coming off as fast as you think it should? This is a common problem that lots of people struggle with, and it may not even be your fault. You see, food companies put all ...
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3 Ideas To Help You Reduce Stomach Fat Fast And Permanently - by Tyson Faulkner
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson Faulkner
If you find yourself getting heavier as the years go by, then it's about time you do something about it. And the fact that you're on this webpage proves that you are already taking the first steps you need to succeed...Learning! You need to learn the real way to reduce stomach fat and slim down to ...
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Lose Abdominal Fat Without Ever Stepping Foot On That Treadmill Again - by Tyson Faulkner
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson Faulkner
If you want to lose abdominal fat you're going to have to make a plan. You can't just flounder through life and expect everything to be how you want it. Some things take hard work and persistance to achieve your goals Burning off your stomach fat is definitely a good goal to have too. Many health ...
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The Real Cardio Routine That Actually Burns Fat - by Tyson Faulkner
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson Faulkner
If you've ever struggled to run on a treadmill for an hour a day, you're not alone! Doing that is enough to make anyone burn out fast and hate jogging. But what if I told you there's a better cardio routine you can do that will actually burn fat, instead of giving you the feeling of treading water. ...
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Taking Action to achieve your Goals - by Lisa Phillips
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Lisa Phillips
Sometimes a goal looks so big, you can end up feeling overwhelmed and give up before you have even started! That is why it is so important to chunk your goal down to small manageable chunks and set yourself a target for completing each chunk. So, say for example, you have set yourself an ...
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The Secret to Weight Loss Revealed - by Natalie Leavenworth
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Andrew Hunter
I understand plenty of overweight people out there are in search of that elusive secret to weight loss. Let me tell you dropping that fat may be one of the most hard battles lots of people will have to fight. And even if some of them do shed the excess weight, they will find it coming back on in ...
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Luteal Phase Lenght and Fertility – You Can Get Pregnant! - by Anna Davies
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Anna Davies
Luteal Phase Lenght will have an effect on your reproductive health - make no mistake about it! Are both you and your spouse having a hard time getting pregnant? If you believe that you have been trying all imaginable to conceive, yet experienced no luck in the process your condition could possibly ...
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Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields - by Esmeralda Cooper
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Esmeralda Cooper
The 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 ...
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What Are the Different Forms of Arthritis Pain Relievers and Treatment Options? - by Chrisanne Sternal
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tamer Elsafy
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), treatments for rheumatic diseases include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication, and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy. Other treatments include the use of pain relief methods and assistive ...
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4 Questions to Ask Before You Try to Lose Weight—Again - by Melissa McCreery, PhD,ACC
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Melissa McCreery
If you are an emotional eater, an overeater, a compulsive eater or a constant snacker, you’re probably also an expert dieter. Most women don’t just struggle to lose weight once. We struggle to lose weight, to keep it off, to maintain hard-earned healthy habits, and—too often—we struggle to ...
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Lighting Your Home for Health - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from marge admin
Partly as a result due of how it is represented in the media, Feng Shui is frequently considered a somewhat mystical or mysterious idea difficult to study or to substantiate. Laboratory research, however, indicates that some aspects of Feng Shui actually do have a proven positive effect on attitude ...
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The Power of Periodization for Peak Performance - by Gregg Swanson
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gregg Swanson
There is a lot to be learned from sports and especially top athletes that can be applied elsewhere in life. One of these aspects is periodization. Before I get into how periodization can be applied to non-physical/non-athletic goals I need to establish what periodization is, just hang in ...
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How to Make Any Walk Exciting. Three Tips That Will Help You Stay On Track - by Jason Stark
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Jason Stark
Have you heard of the expression "Walk in the Park"? It usually means that something was done easily, quickly. But do you sometimes feel that it also tells you that the walk in the park is just boring and not exciting at all? If that is so, how likely is it that you will keep your schedule and ...
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Eating Right to Stay Looking Young and Anti Aging Tips - by Dr. Mital John
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Mital John
Anti Aging tips helps us to know what the effective ways to slow down aging procedure are. Who likes graying and reducing hairline, wrinkled face, protrude belly and above all flawed memory? The best and most natural anti aging remedy known to man or woman, is incorporating raw foods into your ...
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Chiropractic For Overall Wellness Since Ages - by Toni Vogel
Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Toni vogel
Millions of people all around the world are fans of chiropractic care. When people think of visiting a chiropractic clinic, it is habitually in relation to a specific spine problem such as chronic back or neck pain. However, as natural and holistic approaches to health care are gaining popularity, ...
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Purpose of Bootcamps - by Anthony Taylor
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Anthony Taylor
There are many excuses that are made by people who are unhappy with their weight for why the find it difficult to drop the extra kilos that they are carrying. Some of the more common ones are that they are naturally overweight or don't have the time to exercise or eat well. As a busy executive ...
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Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from marge admin
Weight gain is something that many people battle with, especially during the holidays. Beginning with Thanksgiving, and continuing through Christmas and the New Year, you may find yourself experiencing weight problems. What most people haven't considered is that Feng Shui and weight loss can often ...
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Real Hypnosis, Real Results! - by Jason Morton CCH, MI
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jason Morton
The first question I’m always asked when I tell people I do Hypnotherapy is, “Does it really work?” My reply is always the same, “If you want it to”. Hypnosis is very effective if you are ready and willing for change. It can’t make you do something you don’t want to do. People forced ...
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Pre and Post-Chemotherapy Care, and Detox with Clay - by Perry A~ Arledge
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Perry Arledge
Clay therapy, both internal and external, before treatments and during the crucial rest time between chemotherapy treatments is important. This detox strategy will assist the patient to recover and stabilize in time for the next treatment. After the chemotherapy treatments are finished, the ...
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If You’re Underweight and Would Like To gain Weight, You Have To Incorporate It Into a Healthy Lifestyle - by Garth Delikan
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from GARTH DELIKAN
The essence of weight gain requires that the body be in overall energy surplus for a sufficient period of time to activate the adipose tissues (fat storage sites) to promote the uptake of excess energy (dietary calories) and convert it into stored energy as body fat. Additional body fat may ...
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Bipolar 101 What to do after diagnosis - by Marcy Rubin
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marcy Rubin
You hear it all the time, a person is given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the doctor writes a prescription, tells them to book a follow up appointment and that person leaves the doctors office with a lot of unanswered questions. Often their first reaction is denial, confusion, frustration and ...
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Hair Loss In Men And Women - by Jay Brachfeld
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Stacy Wishner
“I’m worried my hair is falling out! My hairdresser told me that my hair is much thinner than it used to be and I’ve noticed a change in thickness myself. I thought only men lost their hair when they got older.” As a dermatologist I frequently hear this complaint from women. Although ...
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How to Calm Down - by Terry Dixon
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Terry Dixon
When we panic (or have anxiety attacks) a number of things happen to us. And we should know that in panic and high anxiety the symptoms that we experience are the same. The difference lies in the build up: anxiety usually builds up slowly, getting stronger and stronger until it becomes a full-blown ...
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Understanding Reactive Arthritis - by Chrisanne Sternal
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Tamer Elsafy
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, which occurs as a “reaction” to an infection elsewhere in the body. Besides joint inflammation, reactive arthritis is associated with two other symptoms: redness and ...
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Kids Soccer Drills: 5 Simple Steps To Dribbling - by Andre Botelho
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andre Botelho
In kids soccer drills, this is for sure that anyone who has played the sport will understand the importance of dribbling in the game. Dribbling refers to the skill of maneuvering the ball in the field while keeping its control. It is one of the first soccer skills taught to the kids at the ...
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Decorate Your Bathroom Using Feng Shui - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from marge admin
For some people their bathroom is just the room where they get ready for the day, eliminate waste, and store their hygiene products. Still others like to transform their bathroom into a personal spa. While no one likes to talk about it, the bathroom is a vital, necessary part of all homes. For ...
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Restore Your Personal Wellness And Balance - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from marge admin
Candace Czarny, CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Feng Shui Expert If you've been feeling less like yourself lately, you're not alone. When a person is constantly inundated with stress, relationship trouble, and other problems, it's easy to lose your sense of wellness. But just because you're feeling as ...
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What's More Important? - by Dawn Aldrich
Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dawn K Aldrich
Having your own business requires consistent review. Ideas are continuously flowing and ways to improve are being flushed through your mind. Taking it up to the next level is the main goal - not wanting to miss out on being able to provide the services that your competitors are able to deliver. In ...
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Emily Browne Learns Percentages - by Dawn Bonner, Editor in Chief of Living Life...Boomer Style Magazine
Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dawn Bonner
Stranger in the House Emily Browne let out a tiny shriek when she spotted a stranger in her home. An adrenaline rush came to her rescue, initiating the flight or fight response. But wait a minute… There was something peculiar going on. Upon closer inspection, the trespasser’s ...
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Emily Browne Quits Smoking - by Dawn Bonner, Editor in Chief of Living Life...Boomer Style Magazine
Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dawn Bonner
'Lost' Episode It was as if Emily Browne was starring in an episode of 'Lost,' with all of her recalling and flashbacks of the past with her best friend. She remembered she used to be thin and stinky. In stark contrast, today she is overweight, but fortunately no longer stinky. Like a Secret ...
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