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- How to Find Vegetables with the Best Glycemic Index Values - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsThe glycemic index (GI) is a really handy tool for anyone who is concerned about his or her blood sugar levels. The way that glycemic index values work is as follows: since foods have differing compositions, they are broken down by the digestive system at different speeds. Once the digestive ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - ***January—Renewal…Again? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou can tell when it’s that time again. Somewhere between the bizarre, Euro-styled perfume ads before Xmas and the speed-rap Super Bowl flat screen sales, there’s the flood of dieting ads and gym memberships before New Year’s Eve. This is to remind us we haven’t been living the way we ...
Views: 2083(6 votes) - ***Congressional Menu for 2010? Pork… Pork… and Yes… More Pork! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA little more than a year ago, the American voters elected a new President on the basis of “change”. One of the major issues was the alleged end to special interests, lobbyists and “back-room” dirty dealing. “Not in my White House”, as I seem to recall. Well, America, one look at the Senate ...
Views: 1958(3 votes) - ***Fernando’s Boomer 33-Point Fat-Burning Checklist - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comPLEASE do not let another year go by regretting that you didn’t get started on the health and fitness building program that you NEED to create the healthy, fit, strong, lean and energetic body and life that you WANT! If you’re like MOST people, your goal is a combination of fat loss, muscle ...
Views: 2589(8 votes) - ***New Year Brings New Promises - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs we approach the New Year, many people are ruminating about recent misgivings and sins, simultaneously readying themselves for commitment to yet another list of personal resolutions. We all know how this generally works out…a couple of promises are pursued with purposeful intent while most of ...
Views: 1907(7 votes) - But ... What Actually Is Smoking? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDThe large majority of smokers started smoking when they were very young, because of peer-pressure, in order to feel more grown-up and ‘cool’. Things, however, have changed dramatically in recent years and our society now sees smoking for what it is: a very harmful habit which can lead to a ...
Views: 2239(2 votes) - Fun Family Valentines Day Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Carol EisemanValentines Day, February 14th, is a fun day for both young and old! It is a day to think of those we love and celebrate friendship and kindness. It was one of my favorite winter holidays when the kids were younger as I loved all the hoopla of the parties in school, Scouts and Sunday School. It ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - 10 Ways to Get Clear in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Ken LaDerouteIt’s a brand new day, a new start – where do you begin? The place to start is where you are right now. It’s easy to feel lost and confused when you expect a clear master plan to unfold. In actuality, the master plan does exist, with every small step you take. The actions you take right now ...
Views: 1428(4 votes) - Tips for a Great Family Getaway - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Rich GonzalezGrowing up, my family would always take our annual vacation to one of two places –either the mountains of Vermont or to that euphoria place where all the little kids dream of going – Walt Disney World. Aside from the one time that two families rented an RV and discovered the United States ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - ***Awakening Diamond Consciousness, Individually and Globally - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyOne thing I have learned on my journey of transformation is that Awakening to our own Divinity, or to what I call our Diamond Consciousness (conscious partnership with the Divine) is a process – not just a one-time event. In these accelerated times, moving through the vibrational shifts and ...
Views: 4108(6 votes) - Proper Ways of How to Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Matthew ParkerHow to lose Fat is the age-old question. Many people want to lose weight for many reasons. Normally it’s to look good and be healthy, so reducing weight should be completed over a longer time period. But, fast weight loss plans won't succeed over a long time, but could succeed over a short ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Is Your Church Social - Part 12 - Facebook – Stealth Church Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Kurt SteinbrueckFacebook has become the most popular social networking website on the Internet. Millions of people have a profile and most people have lots of friends. Their friends may range from family members, to people they work with, to friends from college or high school. Most of your church’s members ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Do Anti-Anxiety Medications Really Live Up As Cures For Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Nathan TylerAlthough anxiety medication and antidepressants are often marketed as cures for panic attacks, research disapproves their effectiveness. The two commonly prescribed medications are benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Generally, patients may find that antidepressants require time to work. ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - 3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Transition From One Activity to Another - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever told your child that it's time to go somewhere or do something else and their response was either to ignore you or yell at you? There are ways to avoid this and make the transition from activity to activity easy and smooth. In order for your children to feel comfortable and ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Wealth Creation: 7 Secrets of Wealth Creation - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan Cunningham1. Develop a “Wealthy” Mindset Without doubt, your mindset is the single most important factor that will determine whether you will be wealthy or not. True wealth and abundance come from having an affluent psychology. You gotta remove any disempowering beliefs you have about yourself or money. ...
Views: 3514(2 votes) - Your Career, Your Purpose, and Your Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael Roland"Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart." When Jalal al din Rumi wrote those words in thirteenth century Persia it is unlikely that he had any idea of the vast array of career and life choices available to a twenty-first century ...
Views: 4726(3 votes) - Can Past Life Trauma Affect Your Life Now? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandThis lifetime is only one epoch in the continuum of your existence. You have been a living consciousness since your beginning and you will continue to be a living consciousness for the rest of eternity. It is likely that you have had lifetimes on Earth before this one and that you will have ...
Views: 3249(2 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn part one we talked about the body mechanics involved in breathing. In this article we will talk about a subtler energetic aspect of qigong breathing. This is the part of your practice that makes qigong different from other physical exercises. Mindfulness. There is a saying in Chinese, "Yo yi ...
Views: 2104(2 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandThe Chinese character for qi is the same as the character used for breath. When we breathe air we are breathing qi. In English when we breathe in, we inspire or "take in the spirit." Many ancient health practices focus on breathing. It is how we sustain life from minute to minute. It continues ...
Views: 2430(4 votes) - Are You Too Stressed? Try an Ancient Method to Relax and Revitalize! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn as few as five minutes you can reduce your stress with an ancient method of relaxation called qigong (pronounced chee gong). Qigong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Early practitioners found it to be useful for many different health problems. They also used it to increase ...
Views: 1970(2 votes) - Building Self Esteem in Chilren: Self Image and Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Elizabeth MorrisBuilding a Healthy Self Image in Your Child Your child's self image is their mental foundation of who they are. A self-assured child is confident, secure, happy, well-adjusted and successful and when they think of themselves that is what they believe about themselves. They can solve problems ...
Views: 1153(3 votes) - Ovarian Cyst During Pregnancy - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Claire RiskinHaving an ovarian cyst during pregnancy is a scary proposition. If the pain to the mother wasn't bad enough, there is also the potential effects on the child in a situation where the cyst ruptures or twists. There is an outside possibility of a premature birth or even a miscarriage in a ...
Views: 3070(5 votes) - Common Breastfeeding Problems And Their Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Scott AndrewsWhile the mother’s milk is best for the emotional and physical well being of the infant, several breastfeeding problems may crop up for the nursing mother making it difficult for her to continue nursing her child. Some of these can be easily overcome with a little care and use of technology. ...
Views: 791 - Why Has the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Regulated the Sale and Rent Back Sector? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Steven MartinSell and rent back has been in existence for many years. In the past, there have been a number of cases where companies or individuals have entered into a sale and rent back agreements, promising the owner the opportunity to remain in their property for as long as they wish. However, the ...
Views: 672 - Managing 4 Year Old Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Chris ThompsonBeing a parent is a fantastic experience, but it can also be very stressful at times. Managing a 4 year old's behavior can be even harder than dealing with the terrible twos. The dream for a stressed out parent is to find a way to get their 4 year old to listen and behave the way they want. ...
Views: 1821 - Vaginal Birth – Birth Of The Baby Through Vagina! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Neelima ReddyVaginal birth refers to delivery of the baby through the vagina. Vaginal birth includes the pregnancy, stages of labor and delivery. Giving birth to a healthy baby is one of the happiest moments in women’s life. Most of the deliveries are vaginal births. In the vaginal birth, the baby ...
Views: 3659 - Introduction to Real Estate Section 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerSection 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges Intro: Did you know you can exchange appreciated real property for another piece of real estate and pay no current income taxes? A Section 1031 Exchange enables the entire increased value to be tax–deferred. Property owners can defer ...
Views: 3736(118 votes) - Renewable Energy Sources For Dummies….Let Us Break It Down For You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIt seems like every time I turn on the news or open the morning paper there is something about ‘renewable energy sources’. I felt like I had been living under a rock because I wasn’t sure at all of what this was or how it would affect me. So, like many of you I decided to research ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - The Secrets to Managing Difficult Training Session Attendees - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dana BrownleeThe Secrets to Managing Difficult Training Session Attendees Have you ever kicked off your shoes after leading a particularly difficult training session and wanted to just give up! Leading training sessions can be great when you’ve got an energized group that’s ready and willing to ...
Views: 2414 - Manifesting Desires - My Proven Method - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Janus NgDo you have troubles manifesting your desires? I would like to share with you my method of manifesting desires that has been proven to work. Like many of you, I have read The Secret. I had tried to apply the Law of Attraction to manifest my desires. Yet, like many of you, I had not seen the ...
Views: 1516 - What to Cook For Dinner? - 2 Ideas to Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - What to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 2130(3 votes) - The Top 10 Things Children Really Want Their Parents to Do With Them. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWhat do you think matters most to your children? You driving them to lessons and practices, or is it the smile and hug you greet them with after school? If you guessed the latter, you are correct. Twelve years of teaching and giving the same assignment every Mother's Day has led me to the ...
Views: 971(4 votes) - The Woman In A Man’s World: Communicating With Men - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMen- “Can’t live them, can’t live without them.” Communicating with men can be tricky. Yes, we speak the same language yet we have different interpretations when we converse. We live in the same environment yet we see things differently. They are creatures of unfathomable depths (or ...
Views: 1417 - Various Causes for Buttocks Pain - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestThere are many causes of buttocks or butt pain, depending on the location in your body. Pain in the Buttock/Butt muscle - Do you have pain in the big muscle of your butt while sitting, standing, walking, or during sex or other physical exercise? If you push on the center of your butt muscle ...
Views: 17852(1 vote) - Are You Suffering From Sciatica Pain? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestUnderstanding the body on a deep level is required to cure yourself of any disorder, including sciatica pain. Your body is built on two core principles of science, the first being chemical: you are constructed of chemical compounds and operated by chemical interactions. The second is electrical. ...
Views: 1835 - How Price Action Analysis can improve your Forex Discipline - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Nial FullerDiscipline is probably the single most important characteristic that all successful forex traders have in common. The consistently profitable forex trader has discipline enough to stick to his or trading plan, manage his or her emotions effectively, manage his or her money effectively, and has ...
Views: 1145 - Drink Up! Your Life Depends On It - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Bob BeliveauDrink Up – Your Life Depends On It! by Bob Beliveau • Lifestyle & Wellness Home Advocate, Certified LifeLine Practitioner Visualize a constantly flowing stream. Now think about a retention pond filled with stagnant water. Look at the pathogenic life beginning to form. ...
Views: 1767(4 votes) - Good Relationships Make You a Better Person - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonHuman beings do not exist in an individual vacuum any more than the other species of animal or bird who live on this planet. We are social in nature and our basic and primary instinct of survival tells us that we need a mate in order to fulfill that very task. And as a matter of day to day ...
Views: 4827(4 votes) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study- The creation of the Anaconda-Ericsson Finance & Leasing Inc. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerCorporate Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship built around entrepreneurial techniques and innovation within a corporation, partnership, association, or organization to help them to create new products, services, or even a new division to help the business or organization, grow and survive in ...
Views: 5527(134 votes) - Taking Time To Think About Time - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Gian Fiero |Time is not tangible, but yet we all feel its effects as we age. Time passes you by while you are standing still or when running at full speed. You can't outrun time; it's too fast and tireless. Time waits for no one. Some people try to save time, but time can't be saved like money. Money can ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of Corona Data Systems Inc. -"OEM Private Label Division" - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerThis is an introduction to the Intrapreneurial creation of the Corona Data Systems., Inc. OEM Private Label Division, marketing internationally completely "Private Label" IBM PC Compatible Desktop and Portable PC's to major international main frame Computer manufacturers. Intrapreneurship has ...
Views: 4749(128 votes) - Aligning With Your Desire With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIf you are not aligned with your desire, the law of attraction will be working against you in terms of achieving that desire. Remember the Law of Attraction is always happening. The LOA matches vibration. It mirrors back what you're sending out - whether you're deliberately vibrating or stagnant ...
Views: 819 - 5 Ways to Promote Your Site for Free - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Virginia LeeIn these economic times, people are looking for ways to build their online presence using inexpensive methods. With some free internet promotion sites, you can save a bundle and use your savings to create other aspects of your business...creating products or services. While you shouldn't ...
Views: 1815(5 votes) - Which Came First, Gestures or Speech, And Who Cares? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhich Came First, Speech or Gestures, And So What? Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 1649 - How to Free Your Real Desires Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Nanette GeigerI can't understand what is blocking my intention. How do I remove what is in my way so I can attain that which I truly desire? Have you ever read the philosophy of Hermeticism? "As above, so below. As within, so without". This ancient phrase essentially just voices what many New Agers, ...
Views: 830 - Does No Chemistry On Date One Equal No Second Date? Relationship Expert Offers a Solution You May Not Expect - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaIn recent conversations with a variety of dating and relationship gurus, matchmakers nationwide, and good ol’ fashioned humans, I have discovered that men and women are hesitant to give someone a second or third chance if they don’t have the “hots” for him or her on the first meeting. Here’s ...
Views: 5300(3 votes) - The Money Making Advantages of Real Estate Investing in Apartments or Multi-Unit Residential Investments - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerHow does a real estate investor build massive passive cash flow, spread their investment risks, effectively use the important tool of leverage, and build substantial equity? Investing in Apartment or Multi-unit Residential properties is the secret that wealthy real estate investors have ...
Views: 5295(119 votes) - When Should You Discuss the "R" Word--Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaFor many men (and women) it seems the word, relationship has become a “bad” word. Remember when you were in grade school, worried about getting caught using one of George Carlin’s “7 Words You Can Never Say on Television?” These words were loaded. You discussed them with your friends. You ...
Views: 3137(9 votes) - Getting Back to the Life You Love: Self Care Gone Wild! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Marni BattistaI’m back from Maui, and spent yesterday planning for 2010 with my team. While that’s all fabulous and exciting, I also want to reflect on my vacation, and the state of mind I had which enabled ideas to flow freely, love to grow and compassion to deepen. In looking more carefully at this, I ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - The Many Faces of MultiVitamins - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Meagan LeeMultivitamin, by definition, means a grouping of vitamins and minerals compacted into a single pill. Statistically, about 70 percent of Americans take a daily multivitamin, but how do you know the multivitamin you are taking is actually working for you, or healthy for you? Unfortunately, not ...
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