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- Smoking's effects have well deserved nicknames - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Megan CarterDo smokers weigh up the indisputably bad risks of smoking's effects? What if smoking was named differently, such as 'Diving into shark infested waters?' We had a kitten given to us once. It was a crazy little ball of fluff that skitted across my kitchen floor getting under my feet. I used to ...
Views: 3364 - Jacked for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancTired of getting sand kicked in your face! Want Biceps like a real man? Let me show you how to get jacked for summer! Although you will not build all that much of “real muscle” in 6 weeks or so, you can condition and firm your muscles and add blood flow enough to appear “jacked”. The firmness ...
Views: 812 - Quit Smoking the Easy Way - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancSmoking can and does kill many people every year. Why do people still smoke? Besides being the cause of lung cancer - a killer disease, smoking is also becoming more and more cost prohibitive! At $4.00 + per pack, a two pack a day habit amounts to 4 x 2 x 365 = $2,920.00 per year! Yet, the money ...
Views: 873 - Increase Metabolism to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancMetabolic Rate refers to the rate one expends calories in a given period of time. Essentially, it is the rate by which we expend energy through the chemical breakdown of “burning calories“. Not only do we spend calories during periods of work and during exercise, we also burn calories at rest ...
Views: 868 - 6 Quick Tips on Improving Reading Recall - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from ed caldwell6 Quick Tips on Improving Reading Recall Do you find yourself having to re-read a paragraph you just read? Do you have trouble remembering what you read just yesterday? Here are some easy exercises you can do to put a stop to this time wasting endeavor of information overload. 1. Turn to the ...
Views: 6008 - 12 Keys to Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. 12 Keys to Successful Parenting AN OPEN LETTER ...
Views: 2043 - Consequences, the result of your Actions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Michaela ScherrMaybe you are looking at a sea or green change, career change, further education, having a child, or something else. Regardless of what changes you have in mind it helps if you take time to consider the consequences of this change, particularly if you are in a relationship and have children ...
Views: 5217 - ADHD - Headlines sometimes can be deceptive - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMay 2006 - Volume III - Issue V ADHD - News Headlines Sometimes Deceiving Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 1620 - Personal Hygiene - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Samuel LarteyIn March 2006, I had the opportunity of changing job. On arrival at the new job, and on the usual welcome rounds I met a colleague from my previous organisation who has also been taken on. He was been introduced as the Managing Director. My first question was what a small world. I shook ...
Views: 846 - Sanity Saver #8: Set Limits - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Stephanie MarstonIn order to restore your sanity you have to know what your bottom line is. You may be wondering, how do you determine this? Surprisingly your feelings, especially feelings of anger, frustration and resentment are messengers that will bring you valuable information. Anger often signals that you ...
Views: 890 - Find What Makes You Happy - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi I recently came across your article on “sabotaging relationships” through an Internet search and I really found it helpful. I’m writing to you because of my current situation. I am 31 years old and have grown up in a very religious community. Everything is judged superficially; family, ...
Views: 1733 - With Warmer Weather Comes The Sun Debate - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThis USA Today article covers both sides in the ongoing debate over whether sun exposure is healthy or harmful. Contradictory Messages At the same time as new studies suggest that vitamin D can reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against sunscreen ...
Views: 1244 - Another Antibiotic Exits the Consumer Marketplace - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaTequin, an antibiotic which can cause serious blood sugar complications, is being pulled from the market by manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb. Increased Warnings In February of this year, the U.S. FDA required increased warnings on the label of the drug. It is most dangerous to diabetics, the ...
Views: 1221 - The Magic of Marketing Momentum - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Kathy PooleA very surprising thing happens just about every time I sit down to work on my marketing plan, call a prospective client, mail a few thank-you notes to current clients, or take any other marketing-related action -- even if it’s just to conjure up some new marketing strategies. Whenever I have a ...
Views: 839 - Love Means Appreciating the Whole Person - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from David LevineLiz was furious. She found herself throwing things into her pocketbook and slamming drawers. "What's his problem?" she fumed. "The rent is late again, and all he says is, 'Don't worry, it'll be okay.' I can't take it anymore! Whether the baby runs a high fever or the electric company wants to ...
Views: 859 - Breastfeeding-Friendly Recipes Calm A Fussy Baby - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerFussy, crying, colicky babies are usually distressed because they arereacting to foods that their mothers are eating! Indeed, everything abreastfeeding mother eats or drinks ends up in her breastmilk and smallparticles of foods in the breastmilk itself can cause a baby pain anddiscomfort. ...
Views: 1796 - Clinicians Are Not Superior to Addicted Clients - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.You can have a bachelors degree, masters degree, PhD; you can be a CAC, LPC, NCC, MD, or any of the other letters that define us clinicians, however if you can’t create a genuine relationship with a patient/client you will not be an effective clinician. If we as clinicians do not genuinely ...
Views: 1901 - The Therapeutic Relationship is the Most Important Ingredient in Successful Therapy - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.“Maybe if I have this client blink his eyes at an increased speed, while exposing him to his past, and add some cognitive behavioral therapy while sitting next to a waterfall, he may be able to function more effectively in his life!” Yes this is rather exaggerated, however it demonstrates the ...
Views: 46401(1 vote) - No Doubt About Doubt - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Marcia WiederOften when we get in touch with our most heartfelt and hopeful dreams, what may also surface are some of our doubts. There is an important relationship between (what I refer to as) the Dreamer and the Doubter that lives inside each of us. It is useful and necessary to develop skills for dealing ...
Views: 1341 - Finding True Love Through Intimacy - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Daniel LinderA lot of people have been asking about true love; is there such a thing; if so, what is it? Is it attainable; if so, how attainable is it? If it were just love, I wouldn’t have so much difficulty. But, true love? Talking about true love is risky business. I can imagine taking a poll, going ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - Living in Transition - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenDo any of these thoughts sound familiar? "I don't know what I want (in my career / creative passion / relationships/ all of the above)." "I know what I want to create next but I AM scared and I don't know how to do it so maybe this means I shouldn't do it." "I sense rumbling change brewing ...
Views: 1204 - Atkins Wasn't Right About Carb Restriction - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that the complete, ketone-producing carb restrictions popularized by Dr. Robert Atkins in his weight-loss program are not necessary for weight loss. Other Diets Just as Effective Severe carb restrictions cause the formation of ...
Views: 1239 - Law of Attraction: 7 Ways To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Lorna Sophia LevyWe are always creating our reality by our thoughts. Energy is always flowing where we give our attention. When we feel we are ‘stuck’, we are unconsciously re-creating the same situation for our selves over and over. It is like a car that is stuck in snow – the wheels are moving, the engine is ...
Views: 1984 - Let Go To Win - Child Custody - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldLet Go To Win Monkey hunters have an ingenious way to trap their prey. They carve a small hole into a gourd and then hollow it out. Into the gourd they place a small piece of fruit or some nuts. They strap the gourd to a tree and then wait. In a little while a monkey shows up and sniffs at the ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Divorce - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Yolanda CardenDivorce is an emotional task unlike any other in modern society, and different people experience it in different ways. While some individuals go through nearly all of the extreme emotional states that we describe here, others have an easier time getting through this period and will maneuver ...
Views: 2680 - Self-Care Rules of the Road - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Linda DessauTaking your creative work out on the road can be exciting. Seeing new places, meeting new people, and sharing your music with new audiences are all enticing prospects. Ready to go? Not so fast… Jumping into a touring experience without planning ahead can lead you down a destructive path of ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Beta Carotene’s Benefits In Human Health - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Vincent PlataniaBeta Carotene is a carotenoid . Carotenoids are light absorbing pigments occurring in plants and animals. Beta carotene stores light in plant leaves during the process of photosynthesis. Found in many plants including asparagus, apricots, broccoli, carrots, kale, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and ...
Views: 1069 - The Unity of Alcoholics Anonymous - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Throughout my journey of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous, miracles have come to me in abundance. The promises have astoundingly materialized in every element of my daily life and the rewards of sobriety are beyond what my imagination could have ever visualized or dreamed of. I was ...
Views: 3731 - Take Control of Your Aging Health - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeWhen you become an aging baby boomer the last thing you want to experience is the side effects. The stiff joints, aching low back, fatigue and memory problems starting to creep up out of no where. The ability to multi task is slowly diminishing. The ease of bending to put on your socks and ...
Views: 1006 - Seven Ways to Improve the Results of Your Leadership Development Efforts - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryEvery day we deal with a variety of matters of urgent importance in our organizations. Seldom is leadership development on that urgent list. While perhaps not urgent, few things are of greater importance to the future of our organizations that the conscious and consistent development of our ...
Views: 1126 - Project Management - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Samuel LarteyProject Management: A New Dimension in Business Management By: Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. There is no gain saying that the world is changing. We are living in a world of uncertainty, corporate mergers and takeovers, political and economic flux, religious transformation. I recall a short ...
Views: 1001 - 8 Ways to Heal When Love Hurts - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Lori RadunSometimes our loved ones hurt us. Dads can get physical or disappear from our lives. Moms can betray us with their anger and lack of support. A best friend can shock us by turning their backs on us. A spouse can be unfaithful and destroy our trust. Our children can take a destructive path ...
Views: 1353 - Where Do You Turn? - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Susan DunnWhen my client Lorena was going through her divorce, she said she played the piano every night "until there wasn't an ounce left in me." John went out on his boat and listened to Rachmaninoff. Many of us turn to music when words are not enough, or there are no words. We listen to an opera, or ...
Views: 1717 - When It's Time to Say Goodbye - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Susan DunnOne of the things we all dislike about psychologists is terms like "vulnerable to loss." Who, pray tell me, is not "vulnerable to loss"? It is devastating to lose someone who made your world a better place. Or some thing that did, like a career, a special house, your left leg, the ability to ...
Views: 3203 - Discover The Number 1 Key To Building Success And Wealth - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Lynda LockDo you remember your classmates from school who were always top of the class, who never seemed to try very hard but still got the good grades? Perhaps you struggled to even reach the minimum score to pass an exam or maybe you simply didn’t rate yourself as an overly intelligent person. It’s ...
Views: 1250 - Potty Training: Dealing with Constipation - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Jill BrennanSome children don’t like having bowel movements, perhaps because they have felt pain before, and now resist going. This resistance can cause constipation as the faeces become hard and compacted, making bowel movements even more painful. Here are some questions you can ask to determine whether ...
Views: 1168 - Reading Fiction - Where is Your Favorite Place to Indulge? - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Jill BrennanDo you have a special place where you like to read? Is it somewhere that feels strange to be empty handed? The ties between what we read and where are sometimes so strong that it is difficult to change. Did you ever try to read say a business book where you’d normally sit to read a novel? ...
Views: 1055 - How To Go From A Dead End Job To Being A High Paid Tutor! - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Kasey HammondHow To Go From A Dead End Job To Being A High Paid Tutor! Starting & Profiting From Your Own Tutoring Business Has Never Been Easier! Tutoring and the supplemental education market has exploded throughout the US and Europe in the last 5 years and Newsweek Magazine hailed tutoring services ...
Views: 1310 - Fertility After Forty - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe most fertile years of a woman's life are those between 18 and 28. Even into the mid-thirties, it is usually fairly easy to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. During these years the hormones that control ovulation, enhance conception, and ensure a healthy pregnancy are usually made ...
Views: 2434(2 votes) - The Success Secret From America’s Idol: Authenticity - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Jeannette MawLast week I was forced to publicly admit to a large audience of business owners that I’m an American Idol fan. It slipped out when I asked who was following Taylor Hicks’ rise to success, as it was a perfect example of the point I was making. Not surprisingly, many knew about Taylor, even if ...
Views: 1409 - Why do Spouses have Affairs? - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from mike sheryWhy do Spouses have Affairs? Most husbands and wives who cheat on their spouse fully expect that they can continue their marriage and their affair(s) with little disruption. They sneak and hide to cover their tracks so that their spouse is none the wiser. They want both, the marriage and the ...
Views: 3509 - Ollie Ollie Oxen Free - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Pam ThomasWhat does hiding get you? We all do it or have done it in our life times. We hide or have hidden behind fears, old wounds, our past, false expectations (our own and others), perceptions…and why? Because hiding behind some thing that may be uncomfortable actual feels safe and familiar. As a ...
Views: 1310 - The Power of Podcasting: What Exhibitors Need To Know - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Susan FriedmannWhat's the most precious commodity in the world? Nope. Not gold. Not platinum. Not uranium. Not diamonds. The most precious commodity in the world is not something you can mine, or harvest, or hoard in safety deposit boxes. The most precious commodity is something you have an almost endless ...
Views: 1012 - The Power of One - by Submitted on May 27, 2006 from Kelley RobertsonOne is a very tiny number. However, it can have a tremendous impact on your revenues. Here are some ideas to consider: Make one more cold call every day. One extra call a day equals 260 calls in a year. How many meetings could you set up with this number of calls and how many of those ...
Views: 847 - Tea Tree Oil and a Whole Foods Diet: A Complete Cure for Chronic Conditions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachTea tree oil has various uses in first aid treatments because of its triple antibiotic features: it's an antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal agent. The oil's first aid uses are fairly straightforward because we all know what to expect from a first aid treatment: we know we can use a first ...
Views: 1227 - Arthritis Relief with Tea Tree Oil - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachTea tree oil is very good for arthritis as it is able to penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings. For relief from pain caused by the various arthritic afflictions (rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis, etc.), combine 18 drops of tea tree oil with 1/8 cup of almond oil. Put in a dark ...
Views: 14636 - Holistic Answers to Acne Questions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachPeople tend to think of their skin as a covering to make them more attractive and protect what lies beneath it. Actually, our skin is an organ of the body, the largest organ of the human body. One of its purposes is to deliver an oily substance called sebum to the surface of the skin via fine ...
Views: 1174 - How To Overcome The Biggest Obstacle To Permanently Ending An Addiction. - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Dennis MarcellinoThe biggest obstacle to a person really transforming their life is: not wanting to have a loss of spontaneity. People have a tendency to like to do what they feel to do and when they feel to do it (even if that means compulsive things like binge eating, drinking, succumbing to peer pressure, ...
Views: 2037 - Digging for Gold - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Tony MasielloWhen I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that he loved. He would then share them with ...
Views: 748 - Ten Practices To Express Gratitude While Serving Others - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from mahalene louisAlthough quite young, I can still remember my parents asking me, "What do you say?" as I was receiving something, be it a fruit, a gift, or a compliment. Of course, they were looking for the magical words "thank you", which many parents adamantly train their children to respond. Isn't it ...
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