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- Integrative Vision Care And Nutrition - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. So it should come as no surprise that healthy eyesight is also dependent upon our total well-being, which is affected by our genetic makeup, the food we eat, ...
Views: 931 - The Value of an Appointment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2004 from tony polaThe value of an appointment Activity is one of the key secrets to sales success .In my sales I use a one stop approach to making a sale and this article is based on this however you could you the same idea if you are using a two appointment process. For the purpose of this article I am ...
Views: 944 - The Big FAT Lie! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2004 from Ridgely GoldsboroughYou pick up a packaged product and begin to read the label. You see that it contains 8 fat grams, 300 calories and 20 grams of sugar. Based on that information, you decide to eat the product, believing that the eight fat grams are all that you need to worry about. That is what the ...
Views: 1444 - The Fire of Now - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2004 from Chaitanya DevaThe Fire of Now This sacred moment of Now is the only door to freedom. How long has it been since you first heard this truth? Many of you have been seekers for decades. You have acquired spiritual knowledge and had profound experiences, but the fulfilment of freedom has yet to embrace you in ...
Views: 1106 - Business/Career Relocation — Know Your Guiding Star - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2004 from James Clayton"Know your Ruling Star. One man is better received by one nation than another, or is one welcome by one city than another. He finds more luck in one office or position than in another, and all though his qualifications are equal or even identical. Let each man know his luck as well as his ...
Views: 1250 - The power Of the Subconscious Mind. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Patric ChanI'll be honest with you. I'm not the best person to write about thisbecause I'm not an expert on this topic. But, I have to write about it somehow becauseI'm currently practicing it and it seems to bevery powerful so far. There are many self-improvement strategiesthat use the sub-conscious ...
Views: 2140 - Career Crisis: In your mind or in your market? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinYou're becoming convinced that no one wants your services -- at least enough to pay for them! You're ready to give up. Are you being negative -- or facing a tough market? 1. Take a reality check. Are others in your field experiencing similar frustrations? Do you resemble those who succeed or ...
Views: 1327 - Why Poor Sleep Lowers Your Immune System - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongHave you ever wondered 'exactly' why we tend to sleep longer when we're sick? As you might already know, we sleep in "sleep cycles". We can categorize these cycles into "light sleep", and "deep sleep." But just HOW important deep sleep is to our immune system?... As you read, it's during the ...
Views: 1303 - The ONE Thing That Keeps Us Sleeping Longer - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongProbably one of the biggest challenges people have is getting themselves out of the bed! This really has nothing to do with understanding sleep science or any of the information I teach, It has to do with your will power, and a little bit of strategy. You've probably had many times in your life ...
Views: 1104 - Can Sleeping 8 Hours Kill You Faster? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongA recent study done by the University of California and the shocking finding of it: "People who sleep 8 hours or more have a 50% higher mortality (death) rate than people who sleep less." Yes, it's true that such a study was carried out, in fact in a moment I will give you a link to a short 2 ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - How to Create Energy From Nothing - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongA lot of people feel "tired", and blame it on getting not enough sleep, or other external factors. Basically, the fact that they're tired is always "out of control." What they don't know is that there's a reason for feeling "tired", and that there's a simple method to change "tired" to ...
Views: 1002 - Power Naps - What Most People Don't Know About Naps - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongOne of the biggest questions I get asked all the time is ¡§Are naps good for you? Or bad? I've heard both sides of the story.¡¨ I'd like to settle this argument once and for all right here, and reveal to you how you can properly manage your sleep to create an abundance of energy in your life, ...
Views: 976 - The 3 Shocking MYTHS About Sleep That You Don't Know About - Which Are Depriving You of Your Life Energy. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongMYTH #1 ) ¡§If you sleep longer, you'll be more awake and have more energy in your life¡¨ TRUTH: Sleeping Longer ROBS You of Energy and Damages your Sleeping System. There are several reasons why sleeping longer damages your sleep system. What most people don't know is that there is a very ...
Views: 1128 - After the Storm.... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Nicholas DixonHave you ever wondered why is it that after we go through a bad phase in life we seem to come out better for it? It use topuzzle me too until recently after I stared down a gunman’snozzle I realized why. If you have ever been in a situation like I did and survived totell the tale you would be ...
Views: 1553 - 3 Ways 'Going With The Flow' Will Make You Fat - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Kathryn O'NeillWanna know the truth? If you’re going to be slim, you’re going to have to swim against the current. You’re going to have to take charge of your body and make your own decisions…cause if you go with the flow today, I guarantee that you’re going to be fat. Here are 3 reasons why: #1) ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Arguments - The losing side of a relationship - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from George MinisteriIn the 34 years that I have been doing psychic counseling, it is only in the past 10 years that I have been involved with couples counseling. One thing I have noticed with many couples, whether those couples are a man and a woman, two women, or two men, is that there is often a lack of real and ...
Views: 1185 - The 2-Word Phrase That Conquers Adversity and Breaks Through Obstacles - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Rasheed Ali"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. . . . You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. " Walt(er) Elias Disney (1901-66) American animator, showman, film ...
Views: 1027 - How Watching Sports can Ruin Your Dating Life - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Don DiebelAre You a "Sports Potato?" This week I want to talk about guys who are "Sports Potatoes." I know you're thinking, "What in the hell is a Sports Potato?" Let me explain. I'm sure that you have heard of a "Couch Potato," which is a person that spends most of his time sitting on the couch ...
Views: 1341 - What Makes a Manager Effective? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Susan DunnTHE MONDAY FROM HELL Keely was the last person to arrive at the office Monday morning and when she walked in, she could feel the tension in the air. As she walked back to her office, others looked up and rolled their eyes or shook their heads, and she knew what was going on. Their boss, the ...
Views: 2373 - Create subliminal messages and bypass all your yeah-buts - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Maureen OliverHuh!? How can I create subliminal messages and bypass all my yeah-buts and by the way, what the heck is a yeah-but? Ever been working on your affirmations for success or other success strategies and heard yourself say in your mind, yeah-but I don't have enough money...yeah-but, I don't weigh ...
Views: 8231(2 votes) - The Kaizen of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Keoagile KhibaThere is an old way of goal setting and a new way of goal setting! The old way of goal-setting involved setting yor goals, preparing a list of sub-goals, and then carefully checking them off one after another (as and when they were being accomplished). Am I trying o pour cold water on the goal ...
Views: 1158 - Conquering the Work-Life Balancing Act - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2004 from Rob WaiteDo we work to live or do we live to work? The answer is "both." We need to work in order to provide for ourselves and our families. We also work for personal fulfillment. All humans need the sense of accomplishment that comes from a job well done. Things go awry when our personal and ...
Views: 1033 - Keep, Get Rid Of, Or Not Sure? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelCleaning out can seem overwhelming -- especially if it's been a while since you've done it! But there is a very simple process you can follow that will A) help you sort and separate your belongings into manageable piles, and B) keep you from completely tearing up your house while you are ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - This Just Ain’t Good! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons“Nope, this just ain’t good!” How many times in our lives have we had those or similar words bouncing around inside our skulls? Yeah, I’ve lost count, too! There are usually only a few reasons these annoying words show up. Occasionally, it’ll be when we just run smack-dab into an “Oh ...
Views: 1256 - Are You Marketing Backwards? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2004 from Charlie CookMarketing is like rowing a boat. When you know how thepointed bow moves smoothly forward through the waterencountering the least amount of resistance. Rowingbackwards, the square stern of the boat pushes against thewater, requiring more effort and increases the risk ofhaving a wave come over the ...
Views: 1000 - What's Your Marketing Attitude? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenEntrepreneurs pay a lot of attention to the mechanics of marketing. They take workshops, read books, and hire consultants to find out how to do the best job they possibly can. With my own clients, I often discover that their knowledge of marketing techniques is quite good already. What they ...
Views: 1398 - Locational Astrology--Is Your City Compatible With Your Birth Chart? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2004 from Cait BentenRecently I was asked if I matched people's birthcharts up to the founding dates of the towns and states I’m recommending to them. If your town is Gemini and you are Gemini, will you feel right at home? If your town is Aquarius and you are Gemini, will you feel cheerily compatible? If your ...
Views: 9934 - Relocation Astrology, Buckminster Fuller, Sacred Geometry, and Arkansas Quartz Crystals - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Cait BentenIntroduction: I didn’t know to call it “sacred geometry” when I studied geodesic dome design with the legendary R. Buckminster Fuller. A college student working on my art degree, I also didn’t know how blessed and lucky it was to be hanging around “Bucky” (who became the subject of the ...
Views: 4257 - GET YOUR NOSE OFF THE GRINDSTONE - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonYour alarm goes off – too early, much too early. As you struggle your way out of your warm comfy nest, you say to yourself: “Another day, another grind,” and off you go, to the land of work. It doesn’t matter what kind of work, whether in an office, a factory, a home or on a space ship, you’d ...
Views: 1330 - Your Pot of Gold: Waiting for the Rainbow's End - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstAn old story tells of a country pastor who had created a very beautiful garden. He had removed the old decaying trees and replaced them with healthy young saplings. He had dug granite stones from the hillside and built steps and walkways throughout the garden.A clear stream ran through the ...
Views: 1133 - Self Improvement/Spiritual Development: THE ART OF BLISS - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from James Clayton“The lucky renew their energy through the activity in which they’re engaged.” — Max Gunther How strong is your commitment to what you say, in your heart of hearts, you really want? Is there anything you can start doing today to power up your dream? 18th and 19th Century German poet, ...
Views: 1283 - Relocation Astrology — "Get the Whole New Car, Not Just the Headlamp" - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Cait BentenTranscript of a Teleconference with Relocation Astrologer, Cait Benten, July 23, 2004 Cait’s note to readers: I chose to publish the question and answer segment of this teleconference because it included key questions you might wish to ask me about relocation astrology (which is: regular ...
Views: 4482(1 vote) - Food Sources That Boost Glutathione Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2004 Priya Shah Glutathione, the body's master antioxidant and detoxifier, is one of the 14 "Superfoods" listed in SuperFoods Rx : Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life, co-authored by Dr Steven Pratt. Glutathione levels cannot be increased to a clinically beneficial extent ...
Views: 9967(1 vote) - Imagine How the World Would Change By Knowing What Type ofLearner You Are - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Catherine FranzImagine How the World Would Change By Knowing What Type ofLearner You Are President John Kennedy was a reader and writer. PresidentLyndon Johnson was a listener. President Johnson didn't dowell as he could in the White House because he thought hehad to follow Kennedy’s way of learning and ...
Views: 1845 - Create your own Anti-Emergency Fund™ - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2004 from Cindy MorusDo unexpected car repairs, quarterly insurance payments or those darned property taxes find you hard pressed to squeeze one more dollar out of an already stretched monthly budget? Or do you usually end up reaching for the plastic in your wallet to make up the difference? Those inevitable ...
Views: 1412 - Copywriting Makeover: Making An Emotional Connection - Part 2 of 2 - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com In part one of this article series we began looking at the Cruise Vacation Center site: a travel site whose copy was sorely lacking in emotional appeal and visual imagry. (You can see the previous version of the copy here: ...
Views: 1248 - Copywriting Makeover: Making An Emotional Connection - Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com One statistic shows that over 80% of all buying decisions are emotional. That means your copywriting should be, too. This is something I firmly believe in and have preached for most of my copywriting career. However, all too often, I find people ...
Views: 1365 - Dispel The Myths And Find Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2004 from Elizabeth mcgeeThe internet has literally redefined the lifestyles of every man woman and child on the planet. With a mouse and a modem you can find love, pay bills, do your homework, and shop ‘til you drop. The world is at your fingertips. With all of the opportunity the internet has to offer it’s no ...
Views: 1164 - Finding "The" Moment ! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2004 from Cate CavanaghSo many people talk about "living in the moment" and yet, so many people have no idea what these people are talking about. For many people, living in the moment is not pleasant. It cannot be pleasant when living this moment would create intense attention to the problems you may have regarding ...
Views: 1444 - Savoring Moments Through Mindful Eating - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Maya FrostWe all eat. But how mindful are we of every bite we take? Your mother always told you to slow down and taste your food. That’s great advice, especially when we find ourselves grabbing a quick snack on the run or eating a meal while driving. How we eat says as much about us as what we choose to ...
Views: 1234 - AWAKENING THE GIANT IN YOU - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Oyerinde AdeniyiDeep within man dwells some vast slumbering powers and abilities that he never dreamt of possessing. Forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action. I mean deep on the inside of you are resident immeasurable, unfathomable and unlimited powers. These powers are the ...
Views: 5816 - Big Wave Mindfulness: Surfing For A Connection - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Maya FrostSurfing is mindfulness in action. Riding the biggest waves is an all-out, fully-present-or-die-trying proposition. Thanks to a persistent case of aquaphobia, I've never tried surfing. However, I've done my share of snowboarding, and I am trying to imagine what it would be like to carve the ...
Views: 1200 - How to Be a Great Date - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Terry Hernon MacDonladOkay, you’ve scored a date with a sexy somebody for Saturday night, and you’re terrified you’re going to blow it. Don’t worry; if you follow these tips, you’ll do just fine. The bonus? None of them involves getting plastic surgery or renting a Jaguar for the evening. 1. The key to being a ...
Views: 2827 - There is NO TIME... - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Danish AhmedTime... doesn't really exist. Boredom... can be a gift. What do you want? When the time is gone, you'll wish you had it. Think big. You're much more than you're experiencing. Do now what you wish you would have done, looking back on now. Escape regret. It doesn't matter whether we live only ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterOverview: While you know “omega” as the last letter of the Greek alphabet, and meaning, “the end,” it is doubtful that you have heard the end about “omega-3 fatty acids.” In fact, you’ll be hearing more and more about this long-chain fatty acid and how important it is to your health, and how ...
Views: 2275 - Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterIn recent years, scientists have found that some of the complications of obesity, which include diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, and heart disease, were more clearly related to the central distribution of fat (excessive fat tissue in the abdominal region), than to overall level of ...
Views: 1097 - What Are You Doing to Fight "Sarcopenia"? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterHave you ever had major surgery? If you have, you will know that once the anesthesia has worn off, the first thing the doctors and nurses require of you is to “get out of bed” and move! But, “wait a minute,” you cry, “I just had major surgery--let me rest.” Thankfully, however, for you, that ...
Views: 1370 - Drink Your Milk and LOSE Weight! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterWe all know how important getting adequate calcium is for building strong bones and teeth, and for preventing osteoporosis, a condition of gradually weakening brittle bones. But did you know that recent research has discovered that adding calcium to your diet can also promote increased weight ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - ADHD - Mood Swings and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Patrick Hurley********************************************* ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – Mood Swings and Anxiety July 2004 Volume I Issue VII Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs ...
Views: 10193(1 vote) - "Pass It Along" - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Chuck BauerSitting on a Delta airlines jet waiting for pushback from the gate, the senior flight attendant politely asked, "What can we do for you?" I was silent for a moment as I thought about my reply as she continued to speak, "Mr. Bauer, we checked your Delta file and you have about a zillion miles, ...
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