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- What Is The Average Erection Size Of Male Organ? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Dylan PatrickLarge percentage of males gains round about six inches of length and two or more inches of girth when their male organ is erect. About 15% of males gain more than 7 inches and only 3% more than 8 inches of length. Males are obsessed with size of their erection, they feel that bigger male member ...
Views: 37 - 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: 120 - ***Do Sororities Cause Eating Disorders? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Rebecca Cooper“A binge-purge party is a harmless way to enjoy some fattening foods without getting fat”, my patient told me. “At my sorority a few of us girls would buy all of the forbidden and fattening foods we have been denying ourselves. Then we would have a binge-purge party. It’s a way to have your cake ...
Views: 89 - OCD Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Charles LindenSince curing my own anxiety, OCD and agoraphobia over 14 years ago, myself and my team of counselors, psychologists and anxiety recovery specialists have helped over 155,000 people worldwide to find the freedom they so desperately deserve. Over the last 15 years we have seen a steady increase ...
Views: 67(1 vote) - The science of The Linden Method and Anxiety Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Charles LindenEach and every one of us has a conscious and a subconscious mind. The conscious mind helps us to make conscious decisions, decisions about things that we have physical control over, for example whether to pick something up, whether to run or walk. The subconscious mind is pretty much out of ...
Views: 146(1 vote) - The Truth About Anxiety & Panic Disorders - How YOU can make minute changes today to be anxiety FREE tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Charles LindenAnxiety, Panic attacks and phobias are now reaching epidemic proportions worldwide and no one seems to be acknowledging or tackling this issue that costs the government tens of billions of pounds every year and effects one in four Brits. Conventional treatments and resources fall massively ...
Views: 61 - Dissing Yourself is Not Being Your Own Best Friend - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Rosa LivingstoneWe often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ...
Views: 73 - Dissing Yourself is Not Being Your Own Best Friend - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Rosa LivingstoneWe often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ...
Views: 61 - How to Recognize When You are Being Affected by Other Peoples’ Energies - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Kumari MullinIn Part I of this series, I wrote about how extreme sensitivity (or Highly Sensitive Person) is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it enables you to notice subtle sensations that allow you to more deeply understand how others may be feeling. On the other hand, you can feel bombarded ...
Views: 194 - KEEPING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from John Carinci“KEEPING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE” (from my book: The Power Of Being Different) “Here is something that appeared in Harper’s Weekly: ‘It’s a gloomy moment in the history of our country. Not in the lifetime of most men has there been so much grave and deep apprehension. The domestic economic ...
Views: 52(1 vote) - How To Remain Positive In The Face Of Evil - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from John Carinci“How To Remain Positive In The Face Of Evil” (from my book) BOSTON reminds us of the World Trade Center act. At 9:03 A.M., I saw the second plane in a precise angle purposely crash and disappear into the South Tower. I yelled for my wife, who was then taking her turn in the bathroom, to see ...
Views: 84(1 vote) - I should have said “NO” but I couldn’t. Have I been manipulated? - What is Emotional Manipulation and how does it work? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Zita FeketeHow many times have I felt that way and how often have I heard this sigh coming from others before I began to deal with Emotional Manipulation? Weeding out manipulative attempts from straightforward communication or rightful influence is not always an easy ride. Cloud of negative ...
Views: 93 - My Opinions On How To Help Relieve Your Stress! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Niki CleggI need to say straight off the bat stress is a killer and I don't intend to be a victim anytime soon! I am a sixty year old, hard-working single mum of five adult children, eight grandchildren plus a great granddaughter. I still have two sons at home all of which means I do know and understand ...
Views: 142(3 votes) - Benefits Of Hypnosis – An Alternative Means Of Achieving A Better Lifestyle - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you aware of the benefits of hypnosis? It can help you achieve a better lifestyle. I will talk more about that in this article. However, let me start off by telling you what hypnosis is about. Hypnosis is a means of altering a person’s mental and emotional state. It may give you a ...
Views: 85 - Physical Therapists - Their Role - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapists play a key role in helping patients regain mobility and strength to lead a community life. They help patients attain the highest level of individual freedom and self-sufficiency. In recent years, physical therapy has become a much sought after service to treat patients ...
Views: 74 - How Can a Chiropractor Help? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Igor StilerChiropractors work to correct structural distortions and resolve musculoskeletal ailments by supporting the body’s natural recuperative power. Chiropractors are in great demand as chiropractic treatment is one of the most popular forms of natural health care in America today. Chiropractic ...
Views: 89 - Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Passia PandoraWe all want to feel happy. Unfortunately, the circumstances of life don't always support our happiness. Issues with money, jobs, health, and relationships frequently steal our happiness. Collectively, we have discovered ways of sidestepping our unhappiness, at least temporarily. Some ...
Views: 172(2 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 3 Chapter 3) - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. Last summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 39 - Spiritual Terms - What Does the Serenity Prayer Actually Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from peter mainThe serenity prayer has a special place for many people, aside from its actual or little meaning, it has become something of a mantra for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step fellowships. The wording and dating of the serenity prayer goes back far beyond the beginning of ...
Views: 148(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - How Do You Give Hope to Someone? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from peter mainGiving hope to someone who needs it, whether their situation be a desperate one or simply a need for inspiration is perhaps the most important gift one can give, as well as in many ways being the most difficult thing to help instigate. It is often easier to give a false sense of hope than a real ...
Views: 89 - Spiritual Terms - How Do You Deal With Anger? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from peter mainDealing with anger comes at two particular levels - most important is realising that it is your problem, and secondly devising strategies to actually dealing with it. Most people, when they get angry about something will instinctively blame someone else, either a particular person or if they ...
Views: 81(1 vote) - Restricting types of Eating Disorders and Brain Chemistry - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Marty LernerThe most recent evidence of the brain chemistry and mechanisms playing a role in the negative experiences associated with eating among those suffering with the restricting forms of eating disorders has explored the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine. There are two divergent groups of brain ...
Views: 83 - Put Positive Psychology to the Test - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Judy GoldmanPerhaps one of the strongest motivations for the development of the recent branch of psychology known as Positive Psychology, is the desire to move away from viewing the purpose of care as the treatment of mental illness. Professionals see things that are wrong with patients and they go to work ...
Views: 88(2 votes) - The War on Worry - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Ken FieldsWe like to go to war on things we think are wrong or bad; the war on drugs, the war on poverty, the war against crime. We need to have a war on worry because worry is wrong and bad; it underlies, and may be in part the cause of, crime, drugs and, perhaps, even poverty. What is worry? The word ...
Views: 95(1 vote) - Effortless Detachment – the Puzzle of Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue detachment results from understanding how we gather a lot of unnecessary mental accretion that hangs heavy on us preventing us from discovering higher dimensions of our spiritual existence. Dropping off the accretion takes place when we understand what it means to embark on an inward ...
Views: 170(1 vote) - When A Loved One Struggles With Fear, Anxiety, And Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stan PopovichIt can be very tough when a loved one is struggling with fear, anxiety, and addiction. The person who is struggling has their life spiraling out of control while family members watch helplessly in anguish. I struggled with fear and anxiety for a long time, and here are some suggestions I ...
Views: 58 - How To Find An Effective Mental Health Therapist - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stan PopovichAs a managing fear author, many people have told me that they have had a difficult time in finding the right counselor for their mental health needs. Here are some suggestions I came up with in finding the right counselor for you. The first thing I recommend a person should do is to talk to ...
Views: 40 - How NLP Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave you ever heard of neuro-linguistic programming, also known as NLP? It comprises of ways and techniques to understand human behavior. Quite often, people make use of the power of the mind and emotions to mold the way they behave. This often results in them learning a new skill or becoming a ...
Views: 105(1 vote) - Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxLeft unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off ...
Views: 278(1 vote) - File Like a Champ: ADHD & Taxes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxIt’s tax time! Are you ready? If your answer is a loud “NO” – you’re not alone. Tax season seems to be one of those universal experiences that makes everyone grumpy and anxious. The whole system seems especially designed to confound ADHDers: first, keep track of every little expense for 365 ...
Views: 101 - Children With School Refusal Behaviour - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodSchool refusal stems from emotional distress and anxiety which could be related to a range of issues either at home, school or both. A recent study reveals that 1 in 5 British children experience phobia or school refusal which has shown to be more prevalent in children's age groups aged 5 - 6 ...
Views: 88(1 vote) - ADHD: Can Mindfulness Help? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Debra BurdickCan mindfulness help ADHD? Lidia Zylowska, MD of UCLA says ‘yes’. She and her colleagues conducted a feasibility study on mindfulness for teens and adults with ADHD. A majority of the participants reported decreased ADHD symptoms as well as less stress, anxiety, and depression. Cognitive ...
Views: 96(1 vote) - Relief at Last! Find a Thought That Feels Better - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Debra BurdickIf you are like most people, you sometimes don’t feel as good as you would like. You might wake up feeling depressed or blue. Or perhaps you might notice that you are feeling worried. You may be able to identify the feelings and know what triggered them, or they may be more vague, like a ...
Views: 83(3 votes) - How To Deal With Stress - 4 Stress Simple & Effective Techniques For Managing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Ricky O' SheaDue to the hectic pace of modern day living stress is becoming more and more commonplace among both adults and adolescents. Stress can be brought on by a number of different factors and at any moment in time. Some of the more common reasons for a person feeling stressed and anxious are career ...
Views: 87(2 votes) - Three Stress Busters - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe live in a high paced, high stressed world. Most of us suffer from some sort of stress, myself included. Busy busy busy all of the time. Not even enough time to stop and take a deep breath and relax for a moment. Everyone working full time, longing for each day to be over so you ...
Views: 153(1 vote) - Why You Should Go For Alcohol Rehab In Asia - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Johan HedinAsia has one of the best alcohol rehabs in the world i.e. DARA (Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Asia). Asia's rehabs offer private, professional and world-class rehab treatment programs. Asia is a favorite destination for English speaking clients because of Asia's central location among many other ...
Views: 67 - How to Handle Problems - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Karen Hood CaddyEveryone who hires me has a problem. Sometimes that problem is big, sometimes it’s small and sometimes, it’s gnarly, or frightening. Needless to say, over 30 years of coaching, I’ve learned a great deal about how to help people solve problems. I want to share with you some of the skills that ...
Views: 99(3 votes) - Putting Meaning and Spirit Into Memorial Day Observance - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Sam EtkinMemorial Day in the U.S. started off as a somber day of remembrance, a day where we in America went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of those who died in battle or in some way during the course of war. We remembered our ancestors, family members, loved ones, and even ...
Views: 127(2 votes) - How To Overcome Setbacks Quickly! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Thomas AndersonPlease answer this question before reading this post - Are you human? If yes, please read. So many people get stuck because they feel like their mistakes define who they are as a person. When they fail, they get stuck in a story of "I'm not good enough" or "Other people can do it, but not ...
Views: 112(1 vote) - Orthopedic Treatment for Effective Pain Management - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Igor StilerOrthopedic treatment can be the ideal solution when spinal or musculoskeletal ailments cause chronic pain and affect regular functioning. Effective pain management programs with orthopedics are available at leading healthcare centers. The human musculoskeletal structure is an engineering ...
Views: 102 - Do You Have Enough Time? Then Why Aren't You Sleeping Well? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Larry CraneThe only reason we don't have enough time is because we have a belief that says, "I don't have enough time." Because we are holding in mind "not having enough time," we get to be right. In an effort to try to gain more time, we may give up sleep in an attempt to finish everything on our to-do ...
Views: 240(5 votes) - Learn about Healthcare Rebuttals - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Steve RyderHealthcare rebuttals are needed when dealing with medical claim denials, and have to be drafted with great care. These must contain a summary of the key facts plus an outline of the opposition’s case. A rebuttal constitutes a rejoinder to an argument or evidence, which is intended to disprove ...
Views: 117 - 6 Effective Ways To Harness Your Subconscious Mind Power For Incredible Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostMost of our routine activities are controlled by the subconscious mind power. Perhaps that is why investing in subliminal technology has become so important for many people. Some people do not even know that they have a subconscious mind that perceives much more than the mind. The subconscious ...
Views: 72(1 vote) - Everything You’ve Ever Needed For Achieving Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostWould you invest in subliminal technology for achieving success? In the pursuit of success, there will be many barriers and therefore you need a message that can appeal to your subconscious every now and then. Success is undertaken differently since people have different views of success. The ...
Views: 53(1 vote) - How Positive Affirmations Are The Secrets To Unlocking Your Future - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostPositive affirmations are encouraging thoughts about oneself being put into statements, hence a positive attitude. In order to put these affirmations into everyday life, one must acknowledge what they want. Repetition makes them absorbed into the subconscious mind for later use. Such ...
Views: 47(1 vote) - Discover Your True Potential With Subliminal Music - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Greg FrostSubliminal music is perhaps the best aspect of modern subliminal technology. This is the kind of music that will change your life from worse to better. It has the power to influence how you think and how you make decisions and so forth. Subliminal technology appeals to the sublime mind or to the ...
Views: 51 - 3 Incredible Strategies To Achieve Success Using A Subliminal Message - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Greg FrostA subliminal message is the message or information that does not need our reception senses to be perceived. Such messages are mostly abrupt. They are quickly passed and do not give room for effective analytical thinking. They are absorbed and stored in the subconscious mind and gradually affect ...
Views: 40 - The Skinny On Subliminal Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Greg FrostSubliminal weight loss is possible in this day and age. A lot of effort has been put into making sure that products which use the subconscious technology to lose weight are manufactured as well. A huge number of skinny people, who were once struggling with being overweight or obese, can now be ...
Views: 61 - 5 Simple Ways To Increase Your Intelligence - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Michael C. ChibuzorHow can you enhance your IQ, so that you can achieve more in life and business? The truth is that every human being is looking for opportunities for increase. But if you truly want to impact others and make this world a better place to live in, then you FIRST need to work on your ...
Views: 151(1 vote) - What is Compassion? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from David FlowersThe Place of Compassion If you think of disapproval and approval of people as two opposite ends of a continuum, where would you put compassion? It's a trick question. Compassion doesn't even belong on that continuum. Compassion is something wholly different. You will automatically tend to ...
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