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- Ayurveda and Liver Care - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Bryan IrvingWHAT ROLE DOES THE LIVER PLAY IN THE BODY? Often called the engine of the body, the liver plays an important role in digesting, metabolising and manufacturing essential compounds. For example, the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma to blood. The liver's job is to scan and identify ...
Views: 4922 - Proper Lighting and Decorative Window Shutters Can Dramatically Change Your Living Pattern - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Sam DunsterUnbelievably, zone lighting is the best way to characterize a room.However, you will find a lot of houses are just happy with their one point regular lighting. They don’t know how proper lighting can dramatically change the atmosphere of the room and positively affect their living pattern. ...
Views: 1182 - The 7 Most Common Misperceptions about Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Lisa Hepner#1 Meditation is about getting rid of thought The most common misconception is that meditation is about getting rid of thought. In order to dispel this misconception it is important to look at what meditation is. Meditation is ultimately about “being aware of the truth of who you are beyond ...
Views: 864 - The Joy of Foraging Wild Plants - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherJust think, there was a time not so long ago when many people grew most of their own food. Before the Industrial Revolution, this country was an agrarian culture. Immigrants brought their seeds with them, though many staples, such as potatoes, corn, cocoa, and tomatoes were found already in use ...
Views: 939 - Surfing Tomboy Learns to Cook with Love - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherI grew up labeled a “tomboy” because I loved to play kickball, dodgeball, and four-square really hard. I played with boys because there weren’t any girls who were interested in playing the way that I liked to play. When I turned sixteen, I got a driver’s license, a car ...
Views: 970 - Exercise and Community Service? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherEven in these days of multi-tasking, it may seem strange to put exercise and community together in the same sentence. How we accomplish that is when my husband, Steve, and I take walks together. We are able to get out in nature; see beauty; get in touch with our muse; burn up some calories; have ...
Views: 883 - Planetary Light Ritual - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherI would like to share a dream that I had during the winter of 2007. In fact, the morning that I awoke from this dream, I sprung upright like a spring. In the dream, I was with a group of students. We were standing together under the dark night sky in silence. One of the students held a large ...
Views: 929 - Importance of Trade Finance & Structured Trade Finance for Importers and Exporters of Commodities? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Daniel JohnTrade finance is the method importers and exporters of commodities and goods use to finance their business. Basically, trade finance has been in existence for many thousands of years - and one can trace the roots of trade finance and structured trade finance right back to the early days of China ...
Views: 922 - Feeling is Healing - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Steve RyalsFrom my perspective, our emotional wounds don't live in our minds. So healing our minds, as Dr. Eve Woods teaches on her show Healing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit, from September 19, 2006 titled "Rewrite Your Internal Script," does not actually get at the core issue. I find this idea - that ...
Views: 3282 - Is God Real? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Steve RyalsIn a recent Newsweek (4-9-07), avowed atheist and best-selling author Sam Harris squares off with Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Church in Orange County, CA and author of the world-wide best-seller The Purpose-Driven Life, in a piece titled "Religion: Is God Real?" I found it to be ...
Views: 1064 - Is Too Much Testosterone a Terminal Illness? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Steve RyalsSo here we are in the twenty-first century. Sounds like a long time, doesn’t it? So much has happened. Certainly times and experiences have waxed and waned. So many families, children, laughter, terrified screams, unutterable joy, unimaginable savagery. And we now know of at least sixty ...
Views: 1608 - Creating a "To Be" List - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Steve RyalsLike many people today, I have “to do” lists that I often seem to measure by the foot. Sometimes I measure a successful day not by how many tasks I accomplish, or even how good a job I do in completing these tasks. Rather, I measure success by how many inches I knock off the list. I ...
Views: 783 - The Secret of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Carl OrrisThe secret movie has a large portion of content dedicated to the subject of gratitude. Most self-help books and programs stress the importance of gratitude. Exactly what is gratitude and why is it important? Gratitude is a pleasant feeling generated by thoughts of appreciation for a kindness, ...
Views: 527 - "At the Cutting Edge of the New Frontier of Cyberspace" - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: "At the Cutting Edge of the New Frontier of Cyberspace" Author Names: Craig Lock and Bill Rosoman Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Internet, www, technology, trends Web Site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 719 - Anxiety Attack Symptoms – Treat Anxiety Attack Before It Subdues You - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Michael LeeIf anxiety attack symptoms are always showing up and negatively affecting your lifestyle, you have to take immediate action to cure your anxiety. So you’re afraid of conducting that important presentation, you’re worried about your child going out with his friends, or you feel uneasy and anxious ...
Views: 1855 - Can You Change Your Relationship Partner? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Love Coach RinattaWe as a society hold two popular views about relationship partners forcing change on each other. One view is that people do not change, and we should learn to accept one another as we are. But another very deep-rooted, albeit privately held, view is that we can change each other in a ...
Views: 4469 - Getting The Right Diagnosis For Crohn's Disease - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongExperiencing horrible abdominal pains with diarrhea, and having fever and vomiting at the same time? It is possible that you may have developed Crohn’s disease. You may also find that you are losing a lot of weight in the process and may also be suffering from rectal bleeding. Or it may be ...
Views: 1328 - Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Dr. Carolyn PorterQuite a mouthful isn’t it? Say it fast and you’ll trip over the words most likely. I saw this phrase on a church marquis as I was driving and it sparked my interest to the point that I thought about what it could mean. Here are my thoughts. To aspire simply means to have a yearning or desire to ...
Views: 12954 - The 3 Biggest Causes of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Graeme TeagueLower back pain is both a common and debilitating condition. Statistics say that over 80% of the adult population will suffer from back pain at some stage. Medical data states that back pain is only second to the common cold for doctor’s visits. Lower back pain is now a very common occurrence ...
Views: 875 - Parenting Adult Children - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jane AdamsYour Money or Your Life? Financial independence is a benchmark of maturity, and money is often the stage on which parents and their grown children act out the drama of separation. When, why and how much we help our kids financially depends on what we can afford and whether we think our help ...
Views: 1667 - Summary of Handbook to Survive Life - Part Two (from Self-Help/Personal Growth Books) - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of Handbook to Survive Life - Part Two (from Self-Help/Personal Growth Books) Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self Development, Motivation, Goal-setting, Attitude, Stress. Web ...
Views: 770 - Uncover Your Brilliance - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from tiffany lehmanUncover your Brilliance When my brother and sister-in-law were expecting their first child, my in-laws were very concerned: their future grandson might not have the chance to be President of the United States, since his birthplace would be in France. I was awe-inspired by the confidence and the ...
Views: 738 - Introduction to your Personal Energy - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Marti AngelLife is energy. Everything we see, taste, smell, feel and hear is energy. All there is energy. There is fast moving energy and slow moving energy. The fast moving energy involves things we cannot see but we experience. Slow moving energy is that which accumulates into solid form. It is this ...
Views: 2466(1 vote) - Magically Manifesting your Heart's Desire in your Life - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from George LockettYOU CAN CREATE the wealth, love and abundance your heart has always known is its birthright. This is the time to wake up to who you really are. Your success in life flows through your imagination and your willingness to see your Self as being one with all that is in the universe. You have ...
Views: 1107 - Distant Healing and Out of Body Experience - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from George LockettI was asked to give distant healing to a person in another country. My experience of connecting with his energies was very vivid, so I thought I would describe the feelings and emotions for you to understand the process. Following a conference call with a colleague I was asked to give distant ...
Views: 1315 - The Vortex of Thought - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Maggie WahlsIf you ever visit the island of Grenada, you will see that it is a poor but very beautiful country. There is not much to buy as a souvenir there. But while you are lounging on the black sand beaches a man will come along with palm fronds in his arms and he will sit down beside you and make a hat ...
Views: 2551 - The Shaman and Intent - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Maggie WahlsPart One: The Shaman and Intent Intent + Emotion + Knowledge = Shaman There are 3 elements to being a Shaman: intent, emotional control and impeccable skills. Here we will look at intent. "Intent is not a thought, or an object, or a wish. Intent is what can make a man succeed when his thoughts ...
Views: 1178 - Your Rocket Ship to Wholeness - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Maggie WahlsScientists who study the brain tell us that we only use 5% of our actual brain in our daily lives. Ever wonder what the other 95% is for? Shamans know that what we see in this physical world is only 5% of everything that is here. What of the 95% that is not manifested on the physical plane? Is ...
Views: 1337 - Life Flows and Expands As We Realize Our Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from George LockettWe live in an ever-expanding universe and the universe expands from the unmanifest silence of Spirit or light outwards into more and more concrete expressions of our dreams, which we create in our spiritual blueprint of reality. We have all heard about The Secret and Quantum Physics – a field ...
Views: 1207 - It’s About Balance: 9 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Sue BrennerDo you feel increased pressure at work? Does your time spin out of control? Does your work lead to stress and overwhelm? Use these 9 simple steps to reduce daily stress at work so you can enjoy the balance of life you were meant to live. 1. Set priorities. What are your top 3 ...
Views: 764 - Top 7 Tips to Leap Beyond Fear of Success - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Sue BrennerDo you bail out of projects right before the finish line? Do you side-step promotions and opportunities? Do you put little effort toward your goals? If you do any of these things, you might be afraid of the idea of success. But isn’t success a good thing? You may say, “Yes, of course.” But when ...
Views: 859 - Top 7 Questions to Help You Get Rid of Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Sue BrennerDo you have boxes jam-packed with stuff in your office? Is it hard to tell what you need to keep and what you need to pitch? Answer these 7 questions to help you know what needs to go. 1. Do I use it? Go ahead. Peek inside of one of your storage boxes. What’s inside? Do you use any of ...
Views: 1026 - When We Know We Are Guided - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Zannah HackettI have finally come to understand the true meaning of the phrase,“ Relationships come in over calm seas.” Life is very much about relationships. Furthermore, learning the language of relationship travel is very important if we are to enjoy and successfully leave our gift on the kitchen table of ...
Views: 1458 - Monday Momentum: The Best Way to Begin Your Week! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jill KoenigLet me ask you, how did you begin your day today? And how do you approach your week? With positive determination and strength, eager to seize the day and opportunities before you? Or with apprehension, dreading all you have to do? Do you guide the direction of your week based upon your ...
Views: 1267 - Overcome Challenge - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Rob McBrideIdeas about motivation and inspiration change over time. During the 1970’s and 1980’s pundits advocated a positive mental attitude as the key to achieving goals and insuring happiness. The mere act of thinking positively, we were told, would cause what we wanted to magically appear. Recently, ...
Views: 1650 - Spiritual Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from John GilmoreI had a friend who loved to play basketball. Unfortunately, he started playing later in life so didn’t have that many skills. He encountered someone who had been playing ball for more than 20 years on various basketball teams from High School to college, and even at the semi-pro level before ...
Views: 4192 - What Do All Successful People Have In Common? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Joanne OttDo you ever wonder why some people work very hard at a business but don't succeed? On the other hand, you may know others who are very successful, and don't have to struggle. There are certain things that all successful people have in common. One of the most important is that they set goals. ...
Views: 780 - Creating True Wealth: What’s the Secret? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Annette PieperJewel of the Month: Topaz Topaz comes in many colors, most familiar is the golden topaz. There is much mythology surrounding this stone. In old cultures of India and Europe, it was considered to be the stone of Jupiter, representing rule over one’s life. Imperial topaz was known as a stone of ...
Views: 1383(6 votes) - Making the Grade - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerIn January, we say to ourselves, “This is the year! I’m going to be on top of things and be organized.” But by June we not only wonder where the first half of 2007 went, we may once again find ourselves rummaging through the picked over remnants of graduation and Father’s Day cards, trying to ...
Views: 1491 - Procrastination: How to Break the Spell and Get Things Done - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Ananga SivyerProcrastination is a horrible waste of time and energy. It’s amazing how we can spend so much time thinking about doing something and get no nearer to actually doing it at all. That’s because thinking and doing each possess a completely different energy. Thinking is passive, inert ...
Views: 1099 - The Power of One: Mono Tasking - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Ananga SivyerProductivity. Is it how much you get done, or how well you do it that matters to you? In other words, are you looking at quantity, quality, or both? If quality output is your consideration you might like to play with the idea of mono-tasking. In a world where many of us are getting driven ...
Views: 985 - Are You Emotionally Weatherproof? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Ananga SivyerSometimes we get caught in an emotional rain storm. It happens. To all of us. Because we’re living in the material fast-paced world and the weather can get rough. You may be reading The Secret, and you may be someone who tries to look on the bright side, but sometimes a negative emotion ...
Views: 638 - Anticipatory Grief and On-going Sadness for Caregivers - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Judy WrightAnticipatory Grief and On-going Sadness for Caregivers © Judy H. Wright, 2005 www.ArtichokePress.com In 1969, Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published On Death and Dying and later went on to launch the Hospice movement in America. Even though her studies focused more on those who were dying than ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - 51 ways to have fun with your family - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Judy Wright51 ways to have fun with your family this summer for little or no money. ©2006 Judy H. Wright, Parent Educator and Family Coach. www.artichokepress.com, Missoula, MT. 1. Take a hike. Go around the block, up the mountain, down the trail or under the elm trees. Ideally, we should all be ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - Garden of our Mind - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Judy WrightGarden of our Mind ©2007 Judy H. Wright, life educator How and why do we believe what we believe? How do we arrive at our underlying set of beliefs and attitudes (which includes assumptions and prejudices)? Who planted the information in our mind? Was it nurturing or toxic information? Most ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - How Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Can Save Businesses - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Dana GencoMake Your Business More Competitive Today, North America businesses are utilizing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to better manage their global supply chain costs. Increasingly, many companies are looking at FTZ as a competitive alternative to a domestic distribution center. In addition to the ...
Views: 571 - Forex Trading And Home Business - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Irena WhitfieldForex, ie foreign exchange market has become very popular due to its immense size, liquidity, currencies moving in strong trends plus, an easy online access, relatively low starting capital and a big leverage. All this is very attractive to many sorts of investors, speculators and also amateur ...
Views: 1404 - Increase Your Practice with Seminars and Workshops - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Patricia CraneAre you a terrific practitioner who needs more clients? A few years ago Time Magazine published an article stating that billions of dollars every year in the US were being spent for holistic health modalities. It’s great news to know that the public is accessing nontraditional methods more and ...
Views: 980 - Job Market Strategies for New Graduates - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichIt’s that time of the year again when colleges let out and newly graduated young adults receive their diplomas. They will enjoy a well deserved, long hot summer and then realize “I’ve graduate - now what? I don’t know what to do next!” A little daunted with the realization that now they need to ...
Views: 1313 - Keeping Resumes Relevant Using Certified Writers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichWorking with new clients on a regular basis keeps me energized. I love learning about their different careers and the paths they have followed up to the point of meeting me. While becoming acquainted with them, getting a feel for what their objectives are, and reviewing their old resume, almost ...
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