Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Articles from Sharon Bell | Selfgrowth.com
- Drown Your Menopause Blues Away With Water - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellJust the mere mention of the word menopause will give any woman some jitters. For members of the female gender, this stage in their lives is as scary as nightly visits from Freddie Kruger. You too would be scared if you knew that you will be haunted by the symptoms of menopause, which include ...
Views: 10426 - 5 Steps To Thinner And Cellulite-Free Thighs - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sharon BellAfter looking at the pages of glossy fashion magazines, you really cannot help but feel depressed because you know that you cannot wear the tight dresses, skinny jeans, and ultra-mini skirts that a lot of models and celebrities seem to have a penchant for; and you feel hurt especially if your ...
Views: 8545 - How To Make A May-December Love Affair Work - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sharon BellIt is not uncommon to find young persons falling in love with individuals that are a decade older than they are. Although you see such relationships in Hollywood and even in the movies, many are still unconvinced that such a strong passionate bond can truly occur between two people whose ages ...
Views: 7527 - Pros And Cons Of Hair Straightening - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sharon BellThinking about straightening your long curly hair? Before you do anything, read this. It could save a lot of trouble. Bear in mind that no hair straightening method is safe nor will any of them give satisfactory results. Pomades or resinous fixatives are the easiest to apply and produce no ...
Views: 7309 - Stop The Discomfort Brought By Vaginal Dryness, Now! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sharon BellAside from hot flashes and night sweating, one of the dreaded symptoms of menopause and perimenopause is vaginal dryness. In fact, almost fifty percent of women between 40 and 60 years old suffer from this annoying predicament, which not only inhibits women from having an active sex life, but ...
Views: 6103(1 vote) - Sleep Or Die: Sleeping Disorders That Can Cost Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellMillions of Americans are suffering from many forms of sleep disorder. And often, sleep problems at night become more than just tossing and turning on your bed and having dark circles or eye bags the following morning. The implications linked to sleep disorders can seriously affect your mental ...
Views: 5500 - A Frigid Woman's Guide To Becoming A Sultry Siren - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Sharon BellIn recent times, women have become bolder, aggressive and surer of themselves. They are no longer content in staying behind the shadows of their mates and husbands; rather they want to have a taste of power and success in their own right. And the same is true even when it comes to their sex ...
Views: 5201 - Horseradish, Lemon Reduce Age Spots - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Sharon BellYears of sun exposure and free radical damage can lead to flat brown spots on your hands, face, and body. While age spots are harmless, most people consider them an unwelcome sign of aging. "Age spots are really sun-induced freckles," said Robert E. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., director of the ...
Views: 4845 - Surefire Remedies That Will Help You Sleep With Ease - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Sharon BellBecause of the fast-paced lifestyle and the cutthroat competition both in business and employment, many people are plagued with tension, anxiety, depression, stress and other psychological disorders. One effect of these mental and emotional tensions is insomnia or difficulty in getting to sleep. ...
Views: 4744 - Five Aphrodisiacs That Are Within Your Easy Reach - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellSince time immemorial, people all across the world have been searching for a miracle food that will help raise their sexual desire or that of their partners. Some believe that oysters are effective in increasing libido, while others tend to put their faith in exotic foods, such as the balls of ...
Views: 4611 - Stop Looking Like A Mafia Boss - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Sharon BellMobsters. You gotta love ‘em! We all love those trench coat wearing, machinegun toting, gangsters from Brooklyn and Chicago that have captured our minds in many of the biggest grossing movies of all time like “Scarface” and “The Godfather” series. These people ...
Views: 4391 - Parasomnia: The Truth About Bedwetting, Teeth Grinding, And Other Sleep Problems - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellAt first mention of the phrase sleeping disorder, the thing that would probably pop out of your mind is insomnia, or a condition whereby a person is experiencing difficulty in maintaining or initiating sleep. However, the more common sleeping disorder, which affects the very young to the very ...
Views: 4201 - Flu, Flu Go Away And Never Come Back! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Sharon BellOne common illness that can really knock you off your feet is influenza, or what is known as flu. The symptoms of this highly infectious disease include nasal congestion, severe headache, fatigue, coughing, sore throat, fever, and aches all around the body. Flu, which not only affects human but ...
Views: 4137 - The Truth About Hair Loss And Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellHair is considered as the crowning glory of women. The thickness and the length of the hair usually help in making women look more attractive and younger. Looking at the perspective of evolution, early men looked for mates with long and thick hair because it was an indication of a woman's ...
Views: 4126 - Bad Effects Of Smoking - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon BellThe rosy picture of cigarette commercials is a far cry from the grim reality that smoking brings. Rather than help you cope with the complexities of modern living, smoking brings many people closer to the grave. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said adult male smokers lose ...
Views: 3956(2 votes) - Tilted Uterus Causes Backaches - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you have frequent backaches? Is sex painful for you? If you’re a woman, perhaps it’s time to see a doctor. You may have a retroverted uterus. The most frequent position of the uterus is forward or anteverted with its closed end higher than the cervix. If it tilts backward and ...
Views: 3793 - Helping Wives During Menopause: A Crash Course For Husbands - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellA woman will have to endure menopause at some point in her life. At this stage, there are a lot of changes going on inside her body; but more than the physical transformations, her emotional and psychological changes can bring about frustrations and crushing difficulties. And when that happens, ...
Views: 3618 - Does Reflexology Work? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon BellReflexology is a specialized form of massage which proponents claim can heal a variety of diseases. Basically, this therapy has two forms: foot reflexology (the more popular type), and hand reflexology. Both are known as zone therapy, a term coined by Dr. William Fitzgerald over 80 years ...
Views: 3615(3 votes) - The roots of the masochism - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you experience pleasure from pain? Do you find fulfillment in being beaten or delight in suffering at the hands of others? If you said “yes” to the previous questions, it’s possible you’re a masochist. “Sexual masochism refers to recurrent, intense sexually ...
Views: 3167 - The Truth About How Liposuction Can Suck The Life Out Of You - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellThanks to Hollywood, many people struggle to attain the perfect appearance. It even seems that life today is defined by how beautiful or gorgeous one looks. So it is not surprising that in the quest for the flawless face and body, almost everybody is ready to take the risk and go under the knife ...
Views: 3154 - 7 Misleading Tales About Cellulite - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellEverybody hates cellulite, but only a few people are successful in dealing with this unsightly problem. Why? Because there are many myths and fallacies about cellulite that have been handed down from generation to generation. A lot of people think that they are treating their cellulite problem, ...
Views: 3100 - Turn Your Bedroom Into A Deluxe Hotel Suite For A Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellA good night's slumber is something that everyone is yearning for but is having difficulty achieving. It is no wonder that hotels around the globe and even in the US are striving to be known as havens for people who badly needed a heavenly respite from busy and long days. From wide variety of ...
Views: 3020 - Too Much Bee Pollen Can Cause Problems Later - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellCan consuming too much bee pollen lead to problems later? Promoters say this natural substance is safe but the facts say otherwise. Read on and discover the truth in the last part of our series on pollen claims and facts. CLAIM: Bee pollen has a very high concentration of RNA and DNA. FACT: ...
Views: 2927 - Quack Cures For Baldness - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellAmerican humorist Will Rogers once said that “the only thing that can stop falling hair is the floor." In spite of his advice, many people with falling hair continue to be misled by products that claim to grow hair. Americans spend more than $100 million yearly on phony baldness remedies. ...
Views: 2818 - Fuel Your Brain For Maximum Power - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Sharon BellIt's that obvious. No one has to tell you that pears are better than burritos when it comes to nutritional value and health benefits. But if you want to maintain or attain sharp brain power, choosing the right food should not be left to chance or to what seems to be plainly discernible. Yes, ...
Views: 2787 - Will Peanut Butter Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCritics point out that peanut butter is rich is fat that could lead to obesity and a host of diseases. How true is this? Admittedly, most nuts and nut butters are loaded with fat. Four-point five tablespoons of peanut butter will give you a whooping 422 calories. A tablespoon has 100 ...
Views: 2736 - Acupuncture For Cellulite? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Sharon BellAre you terrified every time you put on your swimsuit? Do you feel like hiding under a rock at the beach? Or burying yourself in the sand every time somebody passes by? How about when you go to the pool or wearing shorts in public? You just know that everyone is looking at your cellulite ...
Views: 2731 - Sex At Forty Allows You To Rediscover Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellMany women are surprised whenever they are asked about their sexual appetite. There are those who think that sex issues are a personal matter, while there are some who think that talking about one's sexual interest is embarrassing or immoral, even downright gross. But talking about a woman's sex ...
Views: 2715 - Pot Belly Is Not Just About Your Tummy - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Sharon BellHaving a big abdomen that is not due to pregnancy is something that can really put down anybody's self-confidence. Not only is beer gut unsightly, it is also an indication that you may be suffering from serious diseases, including heart problems or diabetes. A study conducted in 1993 has ...
Views: 2586 - The Hidden Dangers Of Using NSAIDs In Easing Pain Caused By Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Sharon BellPain caused by arthritis is simply excruciating. People suffering from this condition usually have difficulty performing basic tasks like driving, cleaning the house, and playing golf. The aches become even more unbearable during the cold months when even the most mundane things such as standing ...
Views: 2577 - The Importance Of Diet In Fighting Bone Loss - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Sharon BellBone loss is a problem that not only plagues the elderly, but the younger generation as well. This condition does not form overnight. Nobody can say that with just a blink of an eye, he or she just suddenly had a massive bone loss. The decrease in the bone density of a person is usually a result ...
Views: 2560 - Treating Hyperacidity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Sharon BellYou’ve just had your fill at a fancy restaurant when all of a sudden you experience a sharp pain in your stomach. The pain appears to extend to your heart and you’re all sweaty. Blame it on hyperacidity – a common condition that happens when you eat spicy or fatty ...
Views: 2527 - Ear Stapling Is Not The Best Way To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellYou can call it a merger between body piercing and food abstinence. But officially, people call this procedure the weight loss ear staple. This procedure involves attaching a very small device to a cartilage inside your ear. This small staple, which is very similar to your ordinary staple wire, ...
Views: 2193 - Famous Smokers In History - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon Bell“When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Those words were reportedly spoken by the British Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a famous smoker and ...
Views: 2181 - Bone Mineral Density: How To Detect Osteoporosis Accurately - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellFew diseases can be considered as silent assassins; meaning, conditions that can slowly take your life without you knowing it. Osteoporosis is one such condition. Although this condition does not instantly lead to death like cardiac arrest, it can surely take away your lifestyle as you know it. ...
Views: 2054 - Playing Tricks On Your Mind Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellThere are countless of people who have waged battle against the bulge but have failed. The reason behind this is probably due to negative feelings many people have against the word diet. Just the mere thought of dieting and giving up sweets and carbohydrates give a number of people the ...
Views: 2028 - Nutrients That Matter To Your Joints - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sharon BellThe human body is composed of more than two hundred fully and partly movable joints. Joints usually exist where bones connect and they are the sole means that allow your body to move efficiently and safely. Imagine if you can not pivot the bones found in your neck; if you need to look back, you ...
Views: 1978 - The next best thing to Botox - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Sharon BellDrinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day to maintain beautiful and healthy skin is not enough. Experts say you also need an anti-aging moisturizer. But choosing a good moisturizer for your face can be hard in a jungle filled with all kinds of products. As a rule of thumb, the richer the cream ...
Views: 1949 - Famous Homosexual - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon BellHomosexuals are in good company. Among the many famous homosexuals in history are the Greek philosophers Socrates and Aristotle, the Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great, the British King Richard the Lion-Hearted, the Italian painter-scientist Leonardo da Vinci and the Italian pope Julius III. ...
Views: 1926 - Take Good Care Of Your Knees And Be Active All Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you are one of the many people who cannot imagine themselves sitting on a chair knitting or just reading newspapers and books for long period of hours during the retirement years, then you need to take care of your knees now. If you are active, athletic and you love the outdoors, you may ...
Views: 1899 - Addicted To Botox - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Sharon BellJay Nichols has spent £3,000 on Botox for the past two years. The 32-year-old model and dancer from Battle, East Sussex, England, gets the shots every three months to maintain her looks. “I hated my wrinkles and didn’t want to look old before my time. I’d already had a ...
Views: 1879 - Fighting Fire With Fire (Extinguishers) - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhile smoke detectors can warn you of a fire, you can't use them to fight the blaze. That's why you need a good fire extinguisher. But it's not enough that you have one. Some fire extinguishers work only for certain fires and using them indiscriminately could spread rather than control the ...
Views: 1864 - Brain Relaxation For Better Mental Acuity - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Sharon BellHave you noticed that you tend to be forgetful and spaced out whenever you are tired, depressed, anxious or simply stressed out? You tend to forget where you placed your keys or where you parked your car when your mind is preoccupied with a lot of issues and problems. Many experts believe that ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - How Cigarettes Kill - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat makes smoking dangerous? What chemicals are found in cigarettes that make smoking a deadly habit? Cigarettes are made from dried tobacco leaves that contain over 4,000 chemicals including ingredients that are added for flavor. Of that number, 60 are known carcinogens or cancer-causing ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Seven Fun And Easy Activities That Can Help Boost Your Mind Power - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellStress, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, mentally undemanding work, smoking, and many other factors are responsible for the faster rate of aging in the brain. It is not really surprising that people in their late 30s are already experiencing memory gaps and poor ...
Views: 1774 - Get A Grip At Sleep Or Lose Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellSleep deprivation may exist in three basic categories. One, when you have a hard time falling to sleep at night. Two, if you find it easy to get to Slumberland and last there for a few hours or minutes, only to awake in the middle of the night and never be able to return to sleep. And three, ...
Views: 1737 - Menopause And Frigidity - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Sharon BellIs menopause to be blamed for female sexual dysfunction or frigidity? What role does it play in this common problem? First of all, it’s important to understand that frigidity is caused by a lot of things that both the woman and the man may not be aware of. To improve their sex lives, the ...
Views: 1713 - When Celibacy Is Not An Option - Boost Your Sex Drive During Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sharon BellOne of the symptoms of menopause that husbands and lovers find most irritating and confusing is the lack of desire to have sex. Just when it is safe to make love without fear of having unwanted pregnancy, women suddenly lack enthusiasm and desire for intimate and passionate trysts. If you are ...
Views: 1634 - Never Lose Your Marbles: What To Avoid To Prevent Memory Loss - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you were a kid, losing your marbles can be easily resolved by buying new ones from the nearest hobby or kids' shop. But as you grow older, losing your marbles becomes a little more complicated as it could mean losing your brain power or memory. Memory loss can be a very challenging ...
Views: 1621 - Certified Stretch Mark Busters - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sharon BellYou can consider stretch marks as regular spots on your skin. Most women have them in many parts of the body; and the truth is, before cosmetologists were able to define how a flawless skin should look like, stretch marks have already been growing in almost everyone's body. Think about your ...
Views: 1613