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- Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop“If you let that fiery wise blood just sit there in your belly, great granddaughter,” admonishes Grandmother Growth, “you'll get the urge to quench that heat. You'll get a tickle, a twinge, an urgent call. But you won't have the moisture you need. It's boiled away. It's gone up in steam. “So ...
Views: 1248(3 votes) - Lower Cholesterol naturally - alternatives to Statin drugs - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Benjamin LynchHuge topic. I can write a book on this but best not yet! Two more years of med school yet and by then I'll be even more versed in how to lower cholesterol naturally. First: What is cholesterol? According to Stedman's Medical Dictionary, cholesterol is "the most abundant steroid in animal ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Garden Pharmacy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Linda BinnsSummer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments. Lavender is well-known for the ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - The Advantages of Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2005 from paul orrThe Advantages of Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica Whether you’ve saved up for years for a fun family vacation or want a romantic honeymoon in a tropical paradise, Costa Rica offers something for everyone. This lovely locale isn’t one of the world’s most popular fun in the sun destinations for ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - It May Be Time to Walk in an Employer's Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2005 from Linda MatiasIf you are in a job search and aren’t receiving viable hits, it’s time to walk a mile in an employer’s shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the stresses you are going through on a daily ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Arthritis? Are You Sick and Tired? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margie GarrisonArthritis? Are You Sick and Tired? Are you sick and tired of having the doctors give you new drug prescriptions and telling you to, "Go home and learn to live with it”? Take back control over your life, get up in the morning and be glad it is a new day! I spent 43 years dreading ...
Views: 2177(3 votes) - Do You Over Promise and Under Deliver? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2005 from Alvah ParkerA new client recently admitted to me sheepishly that she often didn’t get to complete a client’s work until the client called to see if it was ready. I admired her honesty if not her time management skills. I’ve had times in my past sales career when my work load got so out of control I ...
Views: 996(2 votes) - Breaking News: The Answer May Not Be In The Infomercial Course - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Steve BaileyThe other night, leg cramps kept me up at night so I found myselfwatching these various couples discuss their success over buyinga Real Estate course in this infomercial, at 2AM. The evidence that people are purchasing these "Sudden Wealth"programs are right there on the television screen in ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Get a Clean Yoga Mat, the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Shannan SanchezHave you ever been to a fitness center or a yoga studio and forgot your yoga mat and had to borrow one? Or maybe your own yoga mat has gotten dirty and you’re wondering how to wash it. In these situations, do you think twice about wanting to put your hands and face down on that dirty yoga ...
Views: 1941(2 votes) - Make Worry "Optional" - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from MARY KAY BUTTERYI know most of you already know that worry is useless. Worry takes us out of the present moment, where all our power is to create. Worry (what-ifs) is all about the future, where we have no power what so ever (makes sense, because when we worry we feel powerless)! Sometimes though no matter how ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Habitual Dating Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederHabitual Self-Sabotage Hi Dr. Neder! Whenever I might meet a woman and things look good, like we're talking pleasantly, (and this is right at the first or second meeting) all of a sudden I start to feel "self-conscious". I can explain exactly what I mean by this: it is the exact same feeling ...
Views: 2098(5 votes) - Hypnosis Help with Phobias - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Alan CrispHow Hypnosis Helps Phobias People can be afraid of a wide range of things and what can be totally acceptable to one person can be quite panic provoking to another. Some of the fears I see most often in my practice are: Animals Being alone Blood Small or enclosed spaces Dark ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Are You Worth Another $100,000 per Year? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Jacques WerthAre You Worth Another $100,000 per Year? By Jacques Werth, President High Probability® Selling ©All rights reserved. Equation Research recently published data indicating that the difference in income between Top Salespeople and Low Performing Salespeople is nearly $100,000 a year! Where do ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - The View from The Aisle: Attending A Trade Show - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Susan FriedmannHow many teams does your company send to a trade show? Unless you work for the very largest of Fortune 500 companies, the answer is probably one. It’s very rare for a company to send two teams to a show. Instead the same small group of staff members have to pull double-duty at the trade show, ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - “I’M OVERWHELMED” - 5 Tips On How Parents Can Take Control Of Their Lives - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2005 from Linda MiloAre you feeling overwhelmed being a parent? Do you want to feel more relaxed and empowered raising your child? Working parents, stay-at-home parents, visiting parents – it doesn’t matter which one you are because these days almost every parent feels overwhelmed by their daily day. Parents ...
Views: 912(2 votes) - Shortcuts To Getting It All Done - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2005 from Kathy GatesGetting it all done - is it really possible? We’ve all had the experience of getting back to the office (or home) after a productive errand-run only to realize that you forgot to pick up brown sugar for the special dessert tonight, and you didn’t stop by Office Max which was right next door to ...
Views: 1058 - The 12 Most Pesticide-Ridden Fruits and Veggies - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2005 from Benjamin LynchI will never forget the day my mom told me to wash strawberries. As a typical inquisitive 4 year old, I asked, 'Why?' Because fruit pickers pick their nose was her response. I then washed them - sometimes. Now as a 31 year old, I buy organic produce which must mean it is free from boogers and ...
Views: 1134 - Testing the Spirits the Shaman’s Way, a “How To” For Everyone. - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Shaman Elder Maggie WahlsSometimes in our dreams we are visited by a stranger, some ominous personality that we do not recognize and we do not know if this is a good stranger or a not so good stranger. Sometimes we feel a negative energy around us and do not like this feeling. Some of us are able to astral travel and ...
Views: 1053 - Nature Always Right, Cooks Never - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book "Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You" by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com It seems pathetic we aspire to create a new product as “natural” as possible but destroy the very ...
Views: 1484 - Online Dating: 4 Dating Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Sue BondDid you catch the dating mistakes made during episode one of ABC's "Hooking Up" documentary series? If you caught the episode on July 14th, I'm sure you would have noticed what doesn't work when it comes to dating... Mistake #1: Using an old photo A self-proclaimed 'Fabio' look-a-like used a ...
Views: 1063 - Measure Effort To Achieve Success! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyLet’s say you’re moving forward in your efforts to achieve your goals. Along the way you will certainly experience many victories. Yet there will also be challenges and failures. To keep yourself going, you are going to need lots of support from within. This support is going to come in the form ...
Views: 907 - Applying Action To Your Inner Desires! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette Colby"I know what I need to do, but I’m scared that I won’t succeed.” Who among us hasn’t been stuck in this scenario before? We know what to do, but we don’t put knowledge into action. The end result is the frustration of staying stuck in the current reality even though change is desired. The ...
Views: 871 - The Myth of 100% Complete Processed Pet Food - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Randy WysongEvery day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet’s bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is not only widely practiced, but done by loving owners who believe they are doing the right thing. Why? Certainly because it is ...
Views: 1167 - Body Acceptance: The Secret To Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyCan we love our bodies? As the years go by, each decade brings new and unexpected changes. We move from adolescence to young adulthood. For some, the transition is into motherhood. Most of us eventually enter into maturity and beyond. Our bodies are affected by stress, environment, sadness, and ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Advanced Body Acceptance: The Secret To Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbySelf-acceptance and body love can be tough concepts to grasp and even tougher to incorporate. The degree of difficulty doesn’t seem to matter if you’re thin or very large or somewhere in-between. It takes time and persistence to create a new belief about one’s self and one’s body. Don’t worry so ...
Views: 928(2 votes) - Conditions of Happiness: Happy vs. Unhapy - Do We Have a Choice? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyEveryone is in the process of seeking greater happiness. We are each involved in the search for feeling good inside our bodies. What may come as a surprise is in the midst of a binge, anorexia, bulimia, or other addiction process, happiness is essentially at the core of what is being sought. The ...
Views: 1164 - Please Forgive Me... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Danish AhmedSometimes people say or do things that they later regret. We all make mistakes. Has someone ever wronged you? Have you forgiven them? Here's a beautiful 2-minute movie about forgiveness: Click http://www.ForgivenessMovie.com My life is busy and sometimes I work 13 hours in a day and get ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - How to Increase Your Sales Using Emotional Language - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from David BarronHow to Increase Your Sales Using Emotional Language Warning: In order to make the point of how emotions are used to persuade I have two outcomes in mind. The first is to demonstrate subtle emotional elicitation. The second is to encourage you to invest in learning more about persuasion and ...
Views: 2839 - Bioenergy Healing Foundation Training Course - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Michael CohenBIoenergy Healing Foundation Training Course This comprehensive Bioenergy Healing Foundation Training Course will give you the opportunity to learn the primary Bioenergy Healing techniques with founder Michael Cohen. This intensive training course consists of the following: ~ 2-day Weekend ...
Views: 3860 - Mum’s The Word – What Your Mother Would Rather Not Tell You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Dawn OlsenCopyright © 2005 Dawn M. Olsen. All Rights reserved Let’s talk frankly, but sincerely, about what happens to your vagina and surrounding feminine parts during menopause. There are two key changes in the body that, for many women, cause a variety of sexual problems, including inability to ...
Views: 956 - Candida and Chronic Sinus Problems - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2005 from Brian MartinSinusitis, an illness that affects nearly 37 million Americans, is an inflammation of the membranes of the nose and sinuses. Sinusitis frequently causes painful headaches, runny nose, nasal passage congestion and swelling, and a diminished sense of taste and smell. The condition affects the ...
Views: 2383 - 6 Tips for Time Management, Especially for ADHD - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2005 from Sarah Jane KeyserAdults with ADD frequently have a diaphanous sense of time. The future is an unknown. The task of the moment no matter how inconsequential takes precedence over the critical appointment in an hour's time, so they are often late. 1. Get an agenda (one only) which works for you. Get ONE agenda ...
Views: 1650 - Birthright - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Michael RawlsTell me whom you love, and I'll tell you who you are. Creole proverbThe character of our relationships ranges from the heights of enlightenment to the depths of destruction, and most of us have been privy to both at some point in our lives. As with any other situation, the key to making and ...
Views: 1456 - My What's Out of Balance? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Mary KraemerCarolyn Myss, Ph.D. states in her book, Anatomy of the Spirit, "Energy medicine is a holistic philosophy that teaches, 'I am responsible for the creation of my health. I therefore participated, at some level, in the creation of this illness. I can participate in healing this illness by healing ...
Views: 1279 - Dealing with the Blues: Your Mental State and Menopause - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Dawn OlsenGoing through menopause and suddenly feel like life’s stresses have just become a thousand times more difficult to deal with? Find yourself crying at Oprah more than you used to, or worse, crying at reruns of the Flintstones? Finding that your cute 3-year-old nephew or granddaughter is ...
Views: 940 - Role Attachment Bondage or Moha plays in gaining Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Vijay KumarRole Attachment Bondage or Moha plays in gaining Enlightenment Attachment... bondage... Moha... state as we may but the meaning of all three words remains the same. Christians call it water, Hindus Jala and the followers of Islamic dharma as Paani... the intent and meaning of all the three ...
Views: 1290 - Do you want to learn how to meditate - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2005 from GiGi KonwinDo you want to learn how to meditate? Have you tried to meditate but you keep falling asleep? Or you're not sure you are doing it right? Do you keep thinking about other things while you are trying to "clear your mind"? First you need to decide what type of meditation you want to do. There ...
Views: 1132 - Seven Keys To Closing More Sales During The Second Half Of 2005 - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2005 from Jim MeisenheimerIt's not too early to start planning for the sales results you want at the end of 2005. Here are seven things you can do to make sure you're in the Winner's Circle at your Next National Sales Meeting. 1. Develop a system for everything. There's a fundamental reason why companies like ...
Views: 954 - Seductive Withholders - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Susan PeabodyTo many people, the term “Seductive Withholder” is self-explanatory. SW’s are men and women who vacillate between being available and unavailable. One moment they are romantic, alluring, in pursuit and then suddenly (often without warning) they pull back and withhold ...
Views: 6079 - Learn Faster; Change is Coming - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Daniel SitterChallenges posed by recent economic and market shifts, though predicted for some time, have instigated chaos in the lives of many business professionals and factory workers alike, not to mention just about everyone else who is paying attention. Instead of embracing change and allowing it to fuel ...
Views: 1372 - Enough With the Upsells Already! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Karon ThackstonKaron Thackston © 2005 http://www.learn-copywriting.com It happened twice during the same week. All I wanted to do was make a purchase, and they were making every effort to keep me from it (or so it seemed). Why would a business who wanted me to buy from them so badly put enough roadblocks ...
Views: 1175 - Baryte in Azara, Nassarawa State of Nigeria - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Saintmoses EromoseleABSTRACT With the advent of crude oil in Nigeria, solid minerals exploration and exploitation, as well as agriculture, have been relegated to the background. There is however no doubt that crude oil is the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy. The solid mineral, baryte, is of a strategic importance ...
Views: 8811(3 votes) - Productivity Engineering - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Nick UsborneReview: Productivity Engineering - A hypnosis program to help you improve your performance at work. "Buy a hypnosis CD program? Will that really help me get more work done? Can it improve my work performance?" I know, this is a little off the beaten path when compared to the usual courses ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - The Village Idiot - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThat would be me! From what I can see, I’m just beginning the second year of a minimum four year sentence as a Village Idiot. I say minimum because the sentence may be extended at any time and without advance notice – written or verbal. Actually, I’m not treading on unfamiliar turf. I ...
Views: 1333(4 votes) - Personal Core Values: Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doug WoodsEach of us has our own set of personal values; these are the things which we believe are important, which motivate us and to which we give priority. If I asked you what your personal values are, the chances are that you would struggle to find the answer. You would not be alone; in fact the ...
Views: 2227(1 vote) - Director - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartbreak, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your heart feels like it is going to explode. And you are face to face with the most important decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment determines how the rest of ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - Compulsive Gambler Seeks Alternatives To Stop Gambling - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from howard keithCompulsive gambler's life was devastated by gambling and now seeks alternatives to help his addiction before he loses everything. This seems to be a common trend among compulsive gamblers. They realize there’s a problem but don’t know where to go in order to get help. Many people have tried ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - The Power You Possess - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Maren CruickshankWhat you need to understand is that there are no barriers to what is possible. It doesn't matter what it looks like. Everything that you desire is possible. Everything! The force of creation that you possess allows you to create anything you desire even though it doesn't exist as yet. You ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Calories Burned With An Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillIf you're trying to choose between an elliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment like a treadmill or an exercise bike, one of the most popular questions is 'How many calories can I burn with an elliptical trainer?' You want to get the most bang for your exercise buck - ...
Views: 4872(3 votes) - Ancient Predictions Help Craft Better Writers - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Sarah JaneEvery writer has a writing process that follows its own pattern of fits and starts. Some writers can't get started, while others cannot end. Some writers have started six or seven or eight different pieces and can't get past the midpoint in a single one of them. All of us have times when we ...
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