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- How to Reduce the Sugar in Your Diet (and Why You Should, Today) - by There is great power in an idea whose time has come.
I was reading a nutrition book recently about the horrors of sugar. How it can cause everything from cavities to poor complexions to weak immune systems to obese bodies. How it can make you feel hyper and jittery and then irritable and ...
Views: 874 - How to Remember Names: Tips and Tricks that Work - by If you have trouble remembering people's names, you can find yourself in some pretty embarrassing situations, but when you remember someone's name, you show that you regard the person as both important and memorable.
There is really no one way that works for everyone in remembering people's ...
Views: 879 - How to Run Faster: 7 Tips - by When I first got my GPS device, I loved how it detailed exactly how fast I ran, for how long, and how much elevation I gained. I loved its charts and graphs that I could download to my computer to analyze my workout. But what didn't I love? The proof, right there in black and white, that what I ...
Views: 741 - Internet Safety for Kids: 10 Guidelines to Help You Protect Your Children Online - by Many kids these days are technically savvy, and their abilities on a keyboard often develop more quickly than their ability to recognize a potential threat. A young person's innocence and natural sense of trust can put her into dangerous situations, especially online, where everyone is ...
Views: 663 - It's Easy Bein' Green: 16 Simple Steps to More Eco-Friendly Living - by It's easier than ever to adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. With our society's growing awareness of energy and conservation issues, there has never been more information, technology, or energy-saving gadgets to help us green up our lives.
What's more, the costs for these ...
Views: 857 - Keeping Your Brain Healthy While You Age: Five Tips to Help You Stay Sharp - by Recent scientific discoveries have shown that the body is not the only thing that ages as we grow old. Your brain can also experience the effects of aging, especially if you don't take steps to keep it healthy. The following five suggestions will help you stay sharp.
1. Eating for Brain ...
Views: 1595 - Keeping Your Home Clean And Tidy: Four Quick Tips for Busy Moms - by When you are a busy mom with young children, those daily cleaning tasks can get overwhelming. Here are a few tips that have helped me to keep our home tidy.
1. The big key in keeping your home tidy is to start off with an organized home. When everything you own has its own proper place (and ...
Views: 649 - Learning A Second Language As An Adult: Five Time-Tested Tips - by It's often said that children learn languages better than adults, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you're over the age of five and want to learn a second language. These days, you'll find lots of tools that will help make the process relatively quick and easy. Here's a primer.
Before ...
Views: 736 - Lift Your Spirits: 18 Quick Fixes For The Winter Doldrums - by This is the time of year when I am always looking for a little lift. This string of days before spring unfolds just seem to stretch on and on.
Each year, it seems, I try something new at these times. Here are 18 things that have worked for me to lift the winter doldrums. See if any of these ...
Views: 683 - Lose Weight By Controlling Your Portions: An Easy Guide To Portion Size - by Portion control is one important key to successful weight loss. When you are able to get a good sense of what constitutes a portion size (and you can stick to that portion size), you'll have an easier time shedding those unwanted pounds. Here are some helpful tips and visual cues to help you ...
Views: 558 - Maintaining Your Weight Loss: 3 Tips - by It's common knowledge that most people who lose weight end up gaining it back. That's because very few people take time to maintain their weight loss. They spend a lot of time and energy on the diet and then once they reach their goal weight, they normally give up on their dieting rules and ...
Views: 708 - Making Fitness Fun: 11 Ways to Mix Up Your Exercise Routine - by Getting (or staying) fit doesn't have to be a drag. Here are 11 ways to mix up your exercise routine to make it fun again.
1. Sign up for an event. It can be a 5K or a marathon; a fun run (which you can run or walk) a bike race or a triathlon. First, set a realistic goal and then enter an ...
Views: 999 - Making Reading Fun For Kids: Six Tips - by Inspiring your child to read is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. With a love of reading, your child will have a critical tool for success.
Here are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books.
1. Really explore their ...
Views: 979 - Mastering The Art Of Eating Out On A Diet - by You've prepared yourself to lose weight by choosing the right diet and clearing your kitchen pantry of all of your forbidden foods. You've learned how to cook meals that will help you lose weight and you've stocked up on approved snacks. But then, you face the dieter's dreaded test: eating out ...
Views: 606 - Mastering the Art of Weight Loss Motivation - by Sometimes the desire to lose weight is just not enough.
It's nice to think about having toned muscles and flat abs but when you get home from a long hard day's work, exercise and preparing a healthy meal may be the last thing on your mind. All you really want to do is rest. When this kind of ...
Views: 622 - Mind-Body-Spirit Weight Loss Tips - by Losing weight is one of the most difficult – and one of the most rewarding – adventures you can embark on. Here are some tips that have helped me.
1. Talk to a doctor. It seems every diet gives this advice at the beginning. This time, instead of thinking of this advice as a mere ...
Views: 549 - Natural Beauty Tips – 7 Easy (and Quick) Ways to Bring Out Your Natural Beauty - by Do you want to look your best without looking "made up?" How about a skin care, hair and makeup routine that takes just minutes in the morning?
Here are seven natural beauty tips to help your bring out your natural beauty, without spending a lot of time or money.
1. The first step is to ...
Views: 710 - Negative Heel Shoes: Why You Might Want A Pair - by Everything old is new again. That old adage certainly applies when it comes to negative heel shoes. This popular trend from the 1970s is back and more popular than ever. After years of suffering wearing high heels or other elevated shoes, many people are experiencing the relaxation and ...
Views: 9093 - No Money this Valentine's? 10 Ideas for an Inexpensive (but Romantic) Valentine's Day - by You don't have to break the bank to show your loved one that you care this Valentine's Day.
Here are 10 creative and inexpensive gift ideas:
1. Make a card – or at least include one. The key to not overspending on gifts is to include the small touches that your loved one will appreciate. ...
Views: 1990 - No Time to Exercise? Seven Easy Tips For Fitting A Workout into Your Busy Schedule - by “I know I need to exercise, but I just don’t have the time.”
Sound familiar?
This is the number one reason given for not exercising: a lack of time. But like so many "reasons" for not doing the things you know you should be doing to better your life and your health, it's ...
Views: 728 - Online Dating Scams: What to Look for and How to Protect Yourself - by If you are looking for love online, you may well find it. Every day, more and more people are joining the search, and thousands can now testify to happy, lasting relationships that have formed as a result. Sadly, thousands more have fallen victim to online dating scams.
Here are secrets to ...
Views: 720 - Organic Crib Mattresses: Six Reasons To Buy Organic - by So much care and attention goes into preparing for a new baby, and it's only natural that you would want to provide the very best.
One of the decisions that new parents are faced with is whether to choose a traditional or organic crib mattress. Organic crib mattresses work just as well as ...
Views: 670 - Organize Your Closet: 5 Tips You Can Use Today - by Closet space is a precious commodity in most homes. Taking the time to get organized will give you more storage space, help you save time and give you a sense of accomplishment.
When your closets are organized, you can find the things that you are looking for in the blink of an eye. You'll ...
Views: 783 - Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus - by Weight loss plateaus can give even the most positive dieter something to complain about. You're following your plan and exercising and then - all of a sudden - nothing works anymore! Try as hard as you might, you can't lose any more weight. It feels like your body is revolting against you. ...
Views: 663 - Practicing Contentment: A Simple How-To for a Happier Day - by "When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need.'" - The Dalai Lama
I find it interesting that the Dalai Lama uses the phrase ...
Views: 3911 - Protect Yourself When Shopping Online: What You Need to Know - by Shopping online allows us to research and find just the right product at the best price, anytime of the day or night. But how do you maintain your safety and privacy in the online environment?
Here's what you need to know to protect yourself when online shopping.
1. Purchase only from ...
Views: 795 - Relaxation Breathing: How to Harness the Power and Peace of Your Breath - by Controlling your breathing has dynamic effects on your ability to calm yourself down in any situation.
When you can learn how to harness the power of your breathe to both release the tension in your body as well as to restore balance to your mind, you will have a powerful relaxation technique ...
Views: 1210 - Run for Your Life: Tips for Developing a Lifelong Running Program - by Running is a fantastic way to stay in shape. It's an exercise you can do anytime, anywhere (even when you are traveling). It builds cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength. And it can turn a sour mood around in 20 minutes or less.
If there is a downside to a long-term running regimen, ...
Views: 741 - Safe Online Dating, is online dating safe - by Online dating has hit the mainstream. People of all ages and stages are taking advantage of interpersonal tests and technology to find a match that is just right.
But is online dating safe? Here's what you need to know before venturing into the online dating world.
Keep it Online For Awhile ...
Views: 773 - SAHM Sanity: Six Tips For Loving Your Life As A Stay At Home Mom - by Staying home with your young children is ripe with daily, simple pleasures -- and profound challenges, as well. Here are six tips that helped me maintain my sanity (and be the best mom I could be) when I was home full time with my three kids:
1. Stay focused on the bigger picture. If you're ...
Views: 667 - Seven Secrets For Successful Spring Cleaning - by As good as it feels to dust off the cobwebs and freshen up the house before the summer heat starts up, the process of getting everything in order can sometimes be a painful one. Instead of dreading this year's cleaning sessions, let the following seven tips help make the process easy and ...
Views: 656 - Sparking Your Child's Imagination: Ten Ideas You Can Use Today - by Some kids seem to naturally get lost in the wonder of their imaginations. Others need a little more prompting. In any case, there are many things that parents can do to encourage their children's creativity. Here are ten ideas you can use today:
1. Keep your toys simple. Though it's sometimes ...
Views: 747 - Starting An Online Business: Three Basic Ways To Build Profits Online - by Starting an online business is a great way to increase your income. There are many different ways you can make money online through your own websites and your own digital products as well as by being an affiliate for other people's products.
Many things make starting an online business so ...
Views: 719 - Staying Focused During The Summer: Five Tips For Work-at-home Moms - by Working at home is definitely an exercise in focus and discipline. After starting a work at home career, many WAHMs realize that self-control and scheduling need to become their best friends. But what happens during the summer months when the kids are out of school?
Since your business can't ...
Views: 802 - Teen Fitness: 5 Tips for Helping Busy Teens Stay Active - by Kids love to romp around on the playground, but as they grow into their teenage years and their schedules get busier, lots of kids start spending more time with their computer screen or video game console than with their scooters or bicycles.
But teenagers can particularly benefit from the ...
Views: 881 - The Eco Friendly Office: 8 Easy Ways To Make Your Office Greener - by At your home, you may have stopped using incandescent bulbs, you may have a low flow showerhead, you may have added more organic foods to your diet, and recycling may have become an ingrained habit. You are doing your part at home to reduce your carbon footprint and keep our Earth green.
But ...
Views: 696 - The Joy of Dieting: Eight Ways Your Diet Can Be a Gift You Give to Yourself - by The choices you make that benefit your health can also greatly benefit your mental state, your energy level, and your peace of mind.
Here are eight great diet tips to help you see how maintaining a healthy weight and eating a nutritious diet are actually two of the best gifts you can give to ...
Views: 866 - The Power of Intention - by I am a self-help junkie, admittedly, and there was a tip I read from Brian Tracy in a course that I’m taking online. He asked me to catalog my fears – and then to imagine that I didn’t have this fear. The moment you are feeling anxious or nervous about something, he said, you can simply stop and ...
Views: 572 - The Summer Diet – How to Lose Weight in the Summertime - by Summer can be a difficult time to lose weight. Our schedules have changed, it's too hot to work out, and the kids are home, filling our cupboards with sugary snacks and drinks.
But summer can also be the ideal time to thrive in your weight loss efforts. There's never a better time of year ...
Views: 1381 - Treadmill Buying Advice: 5 Tips - by Buying a treadmill is a great thing to do for your health. With your own treadmill, you can get exercise any time you want to, no matter what the weather. But a treadmill is a big investment.
If you plan on spending upwards of $1500 for a decent machine, you want to make sure that you choose ...
Views: 957 - Treadmill Workout Tips For Weight Loss - by Treadmills are great tools to maintain a consistent and challenging exercise regimen. Treadmill workouts are safe and convenient, and you can do them any time of the day and any time of the year.
The more consistently you are able to complete your exercise program, the more successful you are ...
Views: 657 - Treadmill Workouts: Maximize Calorie Burn - by Running is a great way to burn calories and increase cardiovascular fitness. But when bad weather hits and you take a day off, it can lead to two and three and four days off, and before you know it, you can easily slip out of your running routine.
That's why many runners turn to the treadmill, ...
Views: 1108 - Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians - by If you are a vegetarian and want to lose weight, there are some simple tweaks that you can make to the basic vegetarian diet to help you shed pounds.
Vegetarian cuisine includes some of the healthiest food in the world. Salads, vegetable soups, fruits and whole grain breads are all vegetarian. ...
Views: 721 - What is a Panic Attack? Symptoms and Treatment Options - by If you have ever had a true panic attack, you know why it has been described as one of life's most frightening experiences.
Panic attacks tend to come on very suddenly and may or may not have a clearly apparent cause. The body is essentially having a flight-or-fight response, but in a situation ...
Views: 792 - Work At Home Mom Tips: Entertaining Small Children When Working From Home - by Working at home with children can be a challenge. But with a little planning and some creative ideas, you can get your work done while still raising happy, healthy kids.
Here are some tips for keeping the kids entertained while you get some work done.
1. Know your limits.
Before you start ...
Views: 1045 - Your Easy Guide to Portion Size: Lose Weight by Eating Proper Portions - by You may know the calorie count (per portion) of every food in your cupboard, but if you don't know the correct portion size, you may still be consuming way more calories than you think.
Here are some visual cues and helpful tips to help you dish up the proper portion sizes for you and your ...
Views: 1089 - Your Marvelous Memory: 10 Easy Ways to Get Your Head in the Game and Improve your Memory - by Do you ever feel like you're losing your mind?
Do you ever walk into a room, and you can't remember why?
Do you ever get to the store and you can't remember what you came in to buy?
Do you ever wonder where you put your sunglasses, and then you find them on top of your ...
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