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- What Menopausal Women Need to Know About Soy - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Dianne GreggYou see advertisements “Soy Serves Up Healthy Benefits, and Relieves Menopausal Symptoms,” and many people believe this without any real study of whether it does. I know it didn’t relieve my symptoms. There is the perception among many women that plant estrogens are "natural" and therefore ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - Five Simple Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Andrew HunterRelationships can be very difficult. Simply taking two completely unique people and tossing them together all their habits is bound to result in at least a little friction. Learning the secrets of making a relationship work is very key. You can always work things out no matter what stage things ...
Views: 3034(3 votes) - ***Super Foods for a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Andy LaPointeThe number killer afflicting both men and women in the United States is heart disease. While we all know that eating nutrient-dense healthy foods can help reduce this risk, many may not know which types of foods are the first choices to battle heart disease head on. The first step is ...
Views: 1296(5 votes) - Let It Be - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Tom WrightMaking certain we get up early to do our daily affirmation work, sometimes taking it up even hourly, doing visualizations over and over again, resetting our mindsets, setting goals, making promises, fighting with ourselves to get "there" wherever there is, worrying about having too many negative ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - Kids' Birthday Parties - Top 5 Fun Children's Birthday Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Lesley MattosWhen planning kids' birthday parties, a single theme that combines decorations and activities can be lots of fun and keep the children entertained (a fun thought for the grownups!). But there's no need to wear yourself out with complicated arrangements before the party's even started: here are 5 ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Moms: 3 Going Green Tips for Baby That Save You Money - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Lesley MattosOnce upon a time... not that very long ago, really, green was pretty much just a color - people just naturally paid more attention to money, not the environment, and "going green" meant changing you kitchen's color scheme. But no more: we're all trying to save money and be eco-friendly these ...
Views: 1000(3 votes) - A Startling Fact About The Middle Class - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultHere’s the truth, if you were brought up in a middle class family then the odds of you actually finding real success in your life are not good! Why you ask? Because these people are raised in a “comfort zone” environment. Before I really get into this article I just want to say that I was ...
Views: 906(3 votes) - Methods of Flexibility Training - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczEvery one, at one point, has complained of muscle stiffness. Runners often complain about tight hamstrings after long runs. Those working in front of computers for many hours often complain about neck stiffness. Given these observations, it would appear that muscle stiffen is directly related to ...
Views: 13131(2 votes) - How to Determine if an Exercise is Safe- Your Threshold to Resistance - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczExercises in fitness industry are often identified as “safe” or “unsafe”. In reality, however, the same exercise can be safe for one and unsafe for another. Therefore, it is inaccurate to describe one exercise safe and another unsafe. It is the readiness of ones body that determines whether ...
Views: 2142(2 votes) - How to Add Variety to Exercise Program by Manipulating Planes of Motion - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczMobility and flexibility are integral part of any personal training program. In order to achieve this, a good personal trainer would ensure that the training routine he/she designs is well balanced. When a training routine is well-balanced, muscle groups and movement chains are equally ...
Views: 1793(2 votes) - NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Dirk ZellerWe are embarking on a new year. The slate is clean for the first time in over a year. What a great opportunity lies before us right now. My question for you is: what are you aiming for? All great performers in life have a specific aim or objective. The archer is shooting for the bull’s ...
Views: 901(4 votes) - Do I Need to Hire a Personal Trainer? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczAs I began working as a personal trainer I found it a bit surprising that there were people who were willing to pay me for guiding them through a workout. I would even be hired by people who were already in relative good shape. Working out seemed to be so intuitive to me, I was involved in ...
Views: 2213(4 votes) - Benefits of Reading to Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Kevin HeathOne of the first, and most obvious, benefits associated with reading to your child is that it helps to enhance their cognitive and communication skills. These skills are absolutely essential life skills that each and every person must obtain and develop throughout their life in order to ...
Views: 1227(15 votes) - You Have to Stop Sooner Or Later - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonFor years people who have talked about wellness referred to weight loss, fitness or smoking cessation programs. Later we identified the role stress plays in our overall health and wellness so we developed stress management programs. Interesting that although the wellness industry has spent ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - EQ-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonEQ-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance Shaheen's example love the concept of EQ. When Daniel Goleman wrote his book Emotional Intelligence in 1995, his premise that 90% of our success has little do with our IQ made sense and caught on in personal and organizational development circles. ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Enjoy Your Food and Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonI love food and I love life. I live for joy and enjoy eating. The day I stopped dieting and I started eating what I wanted and living to the fullest, was the day my weight stopped being an issue. I look forward to eating and enjoy every bite. I also enjoy moving and dancing and using my body. I ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - CHILL OUT - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonCHILL OUT and Enjoy the Holidays Preparing for the holidays can be mind boggling and stressful, or a time to remember what really matters, chill out, relax and enjoy the season. A couple of years ago, my husband and I were returning from a November vacation and as I was thinking about ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Fertility and Age - A Breakthrough Method to Pregnancy After 40 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Anna DaviesAs you think about Pregnancy After 40, there is advice on every corner, but do you know how to choose the right approach? Science, and especially media, claims that women that are over 40 can get pregnant, but only through evasive procedures. Here is the opportunity for you to learn about ...
Views: 1069(3 votes) - Care during pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from health buddyIf there is one time in the life of a woman when it is absolutely essential to take the utmost care of overall health, it is during pregnancy. This is because it is not only the pregnant woman’s health in question but also the health and development of the fetus, or the unborn baby in the womb. ...
Views: 784(2 votes) - How to Develop Psychic Powers and Get Out of Body Experiences Through Lucid Dreaming - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Conrad RawLucid dreaming may be one way of accessing information from the recesses of your mind or participating in a dream but sometimes, it involves even more. Lucid dreamers and those that practice dream control sometimes find themselves viewing places and people that exist and situations that occur ...
Views: 1542(3 votes) - Acupuncture For Fertility - Discover How to Increase Fertility With Acupuncture Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Anna DaviesUsing acupuncture for fertility and knowing how to increase your chances of conception has proved for many people to be a safe and successful way of getting pregnant. Many women who passed their 40's give birth to healthy babies after just 2-4 months. I am sure you know that already, but it ...
Views: 866(4 votes) - How to select the best Home Gym Equipment? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaAlmost everyone today has been educated on the benefits of getting regular exercise and gym. Yet still there are maximum people who are not exercising, while many of us are not active at all. Due to our busy schedule, we are not having the time to visit gym, or go for a run. Most doctors suggest ...
Views: 1641(3 votes) - How We Create Our Experiences - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Marie BarrettAt every moment we make choices about what we want to experience. When our daily life throws up challenges and offers opportunities for growth we always have a choice. As the dark matrix of negative vibration tries to catapult us into the negativity of fear, anger or sadness, we select our ...
Views: 1829(2 votes) - 20 Pain Relieving Tips For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Neelima ReddyCarpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful progressive condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist. If you have been suffering from tingling or numbness in your hand and wrist for several months, you are probably suffering from CTS. To get effective pain relief from CTS, here are ...
Views: 1002(3 votes) - Everything You Need To Know About Forex Day Trading - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Paul RicherdA foreign exchange market, otherwise known as Forex is a system used to help the economy in other countries, as well as boost the worth of money around the world. Forex can not only reap tons of benefits for those that actively trade, but it can also help the economy in some places as well. ...
Views: 798(2 votes) - When Health, Fitness & Technology Meet: A Look At The Top 10 Iphone Apps For Your Health & Fitness - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Neelima ReddyToday’s generation may have a hard time imagining how it was to live a few decades ago, when all the conveniences that we enjoy today in terms of technology were not invented yet. Today, even if you’re not adept at using the latest technological gadgets and applications, it’s almost a must ...
Views: 692(2 votes) - 15 Foods That You Should Include In Your Everyday Diet! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Neelima ReddyThe more variety of foods you eat, the better the chance that you get all the nutrients [Health Nutrition] needed to maintain good health. In everyday life, you come across some of the foods that help to prevent the diseases and give various nutrients that make sense to those foods to eat ...
Views: 695(2 votes) - Leading Offshore SEO Company - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from herry brownUnderstanding the expanse of positives to be gained from an online identity, today, many a businesses have accepted to the need of having a website. Irrespective of the size and specialty, they are gaining from a traffic flow that is active 24 hours and representing nations wide across the ...
Views: 388(1 vote) - Breast Cancer Walk For A Good Cause! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Neelima ReddyWondering what is Breast Cancer Walk? Through this passage you will come to know about breast cancer walk, some breathe taking breast cancer facts and most importantly breast cancer diet. If you are in USA, then you should know this. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer are held in cities ...
Views: 1553(2 votes) - Welcome to the New You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Zoe RouthThat's what is written on my new Holosync meditation CDs. How cool is that? What a terrific positive affirming message. I felt all warm and googly inside. But what the heck does that actually mean? What's wrong with the old me? Actually, nothing. The old me worked just fine. It got ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Algae Oil is a Good Source of Omega-3 DHA - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Rhotini HendersonOmega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids which means our bodies are incapable of making them, hence, they must be provided for though the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are mad up of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The essential fatty ...
Views: 6877(1 vote) - What is Pre-Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Jen PageIf you’ve been told that you or someone you love has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes then the first question you’re probably asking is “What is pre-diabetes?”. The second would likely be whether it will necessarily lead to type 2 diabetes. Don’t worry about asking questions about this kind of ...
Views: 910(5 votes) - First Principle for Awakening to Wholeness -JUST FEEL IT! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael CasteelThe first principle to Awakening to Wholeness is JUST FEEL IT! Feel it all, as fully and as deeply as you are able. WHAT? Does this sound off to you, counter-intuitive, maybe even a little scary? In the past, it most certainly would have seemed so to me. My strategy was more like "If it's ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - The Virgin Birth: Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Michael CasteelThe Christmas season that we are on the other side of holds a special place in my heart because my father was a part time Baptist preacher. I have fond memories of his moving sermons at this time of year about the beauty and purity of God's gift to us in Jesus through the virgin birth. ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Optimal Protein Intake For Top Performance - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzProtein requirements are a controversial topic in health and fitness. Some fitness fanatics say that you need waay too much and some nutritionists are simply too short on their recommendations for someone working out. I do think however that when exercising, people need to get more then ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - Publishing Content - A Flexible Online Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAs an online marketing strategy publishing content offers great flexibility concerning the use of a single piece of content. This particular method for marketing on the internet can be fairly labor intensive and that can be a drawback to some people. However if you are creative enough you can ...
Views: 621(3 votes) - Using Twitter for Marketing on the Internet - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAs marketing on the internet has evolved one thing has remained consistent and that is the importance of compiling an email list of potential customers. Growing your business by using an email based marketing campaign continues to be a very effective strategy. With the internet landscape ...
Views: 593(5 votes) - Your 7 Keys to Success in Business - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from TJ PhilpottFor any professional goals and objectives you may have there are 7 consistent keys to success you must follow for business success to be yours. These keys are not really complicated nor do they require special skills to be properly implemented. All that is really needed is for you to possess the ...
Views: 889(2 votes) - Thrive In This Economy: Smart Money and Marketing Changes To Make Now - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkWorried the economy will hurt your business opportunities? There’s truly no need to feel powerless or like a victim just because things appear different than they did before. Certainly, for some, this has been a tough time. But for most of us, the opportunity to succeed in our business is as ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - How Your Attitude Can Limit Your Success - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from TJ PhilpottYour attitude has a significant affect upon the outcome of any of your actions. In fact having a bad attitude is almost a guarantee to make just about any aspect of your life more difficult than it may already be. In life attitude is everything since it will not only dictate the mood you are in ...
Views: 1098(6 votes) - 5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from The Wizard of Oz - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Ellen WilliamsThis classic story explores many life lessons and I am sure you can come up with just as many as I can. So here are my top 5 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from The Wizard of Oz! (Please share yours in the comments!) 1. It can be a long journey. The yellow-brick road was not short, and it ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Top 10 Health Stories of 2009 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Byron Richards2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We’ve learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important than ever, and we’ve learned new things about health that were barely ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Veils of Illusions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “When your mind is intruded with confusion, it becomes a victim to the Veils of Illusions.” The Veils of Illusions are distortions within the mind perceived from one’s own subjective thinking. When we judge the world based on personal experiences, we lose touch with universal harmony. ...
Views: 1138(4 votes) - Forgiving vs. Forgetting - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Adrian CaminosThe phrase “Forgive and Forget” is a nice thought but one of those things that is hard to do in practice. My question is why do we link the two in the first place? I have heard some people say that once you forgive somebody for what they have done to you, you should then just move on and ...
Views: 2259(2 votes) - Why Some Franchise Businesses Dont Sell - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from ray haiberFinding the right buyer and bringing the sale of an independent and established small business to successful conclusion is always a challenging endeavor. Selling an existing franchise business has many of the same challenges as selling an independent small business as well as a few unique ones. ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - How Do I “Just Get Over It?” - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from S. James WebbPeople usually mean well. Although sometimes they’re just tired of putting up with someone else’s problem. And it’s not as if you’re not trying. You’d love to just get over it, after all. It’s no fun holding on to all this negative emotion. The good news is that it’s not because you have a ...
Views: 5269(3 votes) - Franchise Business Owners Biggest Complaints - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from ray haiberIt is inevitable that starting and successfully operating any small business today is always going to generate an ever evolving list of complaints and disappointments for most owners. Entrepreneurs that choose franchising as the means to open a small business will have many of the same ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Would YOU do business with your company? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Randi BusseWould YOU do business with your company? When was the last time, if ever, that you experienced what your customer or prospective customer experiences when they attempt to do business with your company? If you don’t know what kind of experience they are having, now would be a great time to ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - How To Cultivate An Attitude of Ownership Among Your Employees - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Randi BusseHow To Cultivate An Attitude Of Ownership Among Your Employees Have you ever done business with a company and dealt directly with the owner? What kind of experience did you have? Did you feel valued and appreciated and treated as if you were their only customer? If so, how did that make ...
Views: 2821(2 votes) - The Number One Reason Why People Fail - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Gregg SwansonI like simple, or in other words “basic.” I have found in my experience that basic ideas are easier to understand, and when I understand them I can implement them faster. To this point, there are three basic or key components for “success” (how ever you define success.) They are: 1. A ...
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