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- Definition: Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Douglas PakWellness is generally used to mean a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. It has been used in the context of alternative medicine since Halbert L. Dunn, M.D. began using the phrase high level wellness in the 1950s. The modern concept of ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Definition: Legal Services - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Douglas PakMost liberal democracies consider that it is necessary to provide some level of legal aid to persons otherwise unable to afford legal representation. To fail to do so would deprive such persons of access to the court system. Alternately, they would be at a disadvantage in situations in which the ...
Views: 1714 - Book Review: Re-Create Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Self-Esteem and Self Confidence. Self-Esteem consists of the self relevant beliefs and emotions which shape one's individual feelings and worth of him/herself. Morty Lefkoe is the Official Guide to Self-Esteem and Self ...
Views: 1713 - Definition: Real Estate - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Douglas PakReal estate is a legal term (in some jurisdictions, notably in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia) that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is fixed in location. Real estate law is the body of regulations ...
Views: 1704 - Book Review: Retire in a Weekend - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Retirement and Retirement Planning. For many people, financial success is an important part of self improvement. An understanding of retirement and retirement planning will help in your journey to financial success. Bill Losey is the ...
Views: 1690 - Book Review: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2009 - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Career Change. Though many careers are meant to be lifelong ones, sometimes change can be good - but there's a lot more to changing careers than simply updating your resum? and qualifications. A thorough understanding of the ...
Views: 1677 - Definition: Adult ADD / ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Douglas PakAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder affecting about 3-5% of the world's population under the age of 19. It typically presents itself during childhood, and is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity, as ...
Views: 1672 - Book Review: Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Naturopathic Medicine. Naturopathic Medicine is an alternative therapy which emphasizes the body's innate ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopaths prefer to use natural remedies such as herbs and foods rather than surgery or ...
Views: 1671 - Definition: Retirement and Retirement Planning - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Douglas PakRetirement is the point where a person stops employment completely. A person may also semi-retire and keep some sort of retirement job, out of choice rather than necessity. This usually happens upon reaching a determined age, when physical conditions don't allow the person to work any more (by ...
Views: 1632 - Definition: Dream Information - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Douglas PakDreams are sequence images, sounds and feelings experienced while sleeping, particularly strongly associated with rapid eye movement sleep. The contents and biological purposes of dreams are not fully understood, though they have been a topic of speculation and interest throughout recorded ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Definition: Men's Issues - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakMen's Health Issues - A Global Concern By Rose Windale Biological make-up and different character traits spell the difference between men and women. As although men tend to have more physical endurance and capacity than women, men have the tendency to neglect their bodies and consequently, ...
Views: 1611 - Book Review: The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one's attitude and promote self growth. Mindy Audlin is the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. The Power of Positive Thinking, by Dr. Norman Vincent ...
Views: 1604 - Book Review: The Easy Way to Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Smoking - How to Quit Smoking or Stop Smoking. According to the American Lung Association, smoking-related diseases claim an estimated 430,700 American lives each year. It is directly responsible for 87 percent of lung cancer cases ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Book Review: The Business Coach - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Coach and Business Coaching. Business coaching focuses on the needs of your business to expand and grow. Many of us try to improve our lives by growing our own business. The section is dedicated to resources on business ...
Views: 1574 - Definition: Naturopathic Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Douglas PakNaturopathic medicine (also known as naturopathy, or natural medicine) is a complementary and alternative medicine profession which emphasizes the body's innate (intrinsic) ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopathic practice includes many different modalities and practitioners emphasize a ...
Views: 1559 - Book Review: Quantum Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Wellness. Wellness can refer to the maintenance of bodily health, mental acuity, overall fitness, or even spiritual happiness. Perhaps most importantly, many see true wellness as a balance between all of the above. Carol Merlo is the ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Book Review: Do Dead People Watch You Shower? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Psychic Readings and Psychics. Psychic is a term indicating mental abilities or phenomena that are unexplainable by known natural laws. People who have these abilities or are able to produce these phenomena are often called ...
Views: 1545 - Book Review: The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Anxiety. Anxiety is distress or uneasiness, often overwhelming, of the mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. There are numerous therapeutic and psychological ways to ease anxiety and panic. Garrett Coan is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1492 - Definition: Psychic - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Douglas PakIn popular culture the word psychic refers to the claimed ability to perceive things hidden from the senses through means of extra-sensory perception. The term also refers to theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation and cold reading to produce the appearance of having ...
Views: 1481 - Book Review: The Handbook of Program Management - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Assessment Tools. Assessment tools are a devices or activities, such as charts, reports, or brainstorming sessions, that help in monitoring the effectiveness of a program. Stephen Brennan is the Official Guide to Assessment ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Definition: Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Douglas PakAnxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry. Anxiety is a generalized mood condition that occurs ...
Views: 1446 - Book Review: Healing Visualizations - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Visualization and Imagery. Visualization is the practice of seeking to affect the outer world via changing one's thoughts. By forming mental images of the material goods you’d like to have or the life circumstances you’d ...
Views: 1441 - Book Review: Virtual Assistant, The Series - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Virtual Assistants. Virtual Assistants are professionals who work offsite from their employer’s place of business and utilize modern communications technology to deliver their services. Typical tasks handled by virtual assistants ...
Views: 1440 - Book Review: Dream Talk - Your Hidden Biography - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dream Information. Dreams are a series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that occur involuntarily in the mind during sleep, and may be analyzed and defined to give subconscious thoughts, desires, and fears meaning. Irene ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Book Review: Reversing Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Mind Body Healing. Mind Body healing is a series of techniques and practices that attempt to harness and enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms. Maggie Phillips is the Official Guide to Mind Body ...
Views: 1403(3 votes) - Book Review: On Grief and Grieving - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Grief and Bereavement. The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult emotional experiences a person can undergo. The process of Grief and Bereavement helps us honor the dead while moving forward with our own lives. Sandy ...
Views: 1397 - Book Review: Subliminal Communication - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Subliminal Messages & Subliminal Learning. Subliminal learning is Subliminal learning is a learning technique complimentary to subliminal messaging where the subject receives information in such a way that it passes below the normal ...
Views: 1386 - Book Review: They Have the Money - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Customer Service. Personal Trainers design exercise routines, provide education on physical fitness and give motivation and support to help their clients achieve better health. Mike McKinley is the Official Guide to Customer ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Definition: Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Douglas PakHappiness is a state of mind or feeling such as contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. A variety of philosophical, religious, psychological and biological approaches have been taken to defining happiness and identifying its sources. Philosophers and religious thinkers have often defined ...
Views: 1381 - Definition: Love - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakOverview Love is any of a number of emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong affection. The word love can refer to a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from generic pleasure ("I loved that meal") to intense interpersonal attraction ("I love my ...
Views: 1370 - Book Review: The Promise of Energy Psychology - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Psychology. Energy Psychology addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Dean Allen PhD is the Official Guide to Energy Psychology. The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary ...
Views: 1341 - Book Review: The Power of Now - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Spiritual Guides. Spiritual Guides are people who have attained a high level of spiritual awareness and use their knowledge to guide people on their own paths toward spiritual awakening. Reverend Barbara Marie Babish is the Official ...
Views: 1337 - Definition: Beauty - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Douglas PakBeauty is a characteristic of a person, place, object or idea that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure, meaning or satisfaction. Beauty is studied as part of aesthetics, sociology, social psychology and culture. As a cultural creation, beauty has been extremely commercialized. An "ideal ...
Views: 1327 - Book Review: Be the Person You Want to Be: Harness the Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Reach Your Potential - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Neuro-Linguistic Programming is the idea that all language and behaviors are highly structured. Tad and Adriana James are the Official Guides to Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Tad and Adriana have ...
Views: 1302 - Book Review: 10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Men's Issues. Men’s issues are the topics related to men’s health, concerns, and lifestyles. The ManKind Project is the Official Guide to Men's Issues. 10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me: Life Lessons from a Man's Best Friend, ...
Views: 1300 - Book Review: The Art of Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Breathing. Breathing is the process by which oxygen is drawn in and carbon dioxide expelled out of the body. Proper breathing is an important aspect of good health. Nancy Zi is the Official Guide to Breathing. The Art of Breathing: ...
Views: 1299 - Book Review: Acne Free in 3 Days - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Beauty. Beauty is clearly a subjective experience and can refer to both inner beauty and outer beauty. These views of beauty, frequently debated, are an integral part of how we see ourselves and see others. Chris Gibson is the ...
Views: 1298 - Book Review: Joy on the Job - Over 365 Ways to Create the Joy and Fulfillment You Deserve - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Employee Motivation. Employee Motivation is the act of providing your employees with the incentives, inspiration and positive atmosphere that will motivate them to superior performance of their jobs. Doris Helge is the Official Guide ...
Views: 1287 - Book Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Habits. Habits are recurrent, often unconscious patterns of behavior that are acquired through frequent repetition. The section is dedicated to resources on both positive and negative habits and how to live with your habits. Cindy ...
Views: 1287 - Definition: Self Realization - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas Pak"Self-realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind, and soul that you are now in possession of the kingdom of God; that you do not have to pray that it come to you; that God's omnipresence is your omnipresence; and that all that you need to do is improve your knowing." - from The ...
Views: 1274 - Definition: Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Douglas PakPain management (also called pain medicine) is the medical discipline concerned with the relief of pain. Types of pain Acute pain, such pain resulting from trauma, often has a reversible cause and may require only transient measures and correction of the underlying problem. In contrast, chronic ...
Views: 1253 - Book Review: The 29% Solution - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Networking. Business networking is the act of making personal connections to people who can help you achieve your business objectives. Raymond Chip Lambert is the Official Guide to Business Networking. The 29% Solution: 52 ...
Views: 1227 - Book Review: The 7 Secrets To Create Your Fate - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Motivation. Motivation are those tools aimed at inspiring individuals to plan their goals, reach their dreams, and become successful. Sharmen Lane is the Official Guide to Motivation. The 7 Secrets To Create Your Fate, by Sharmen ...
Views: 1224 - Book Review: Easy Green Living - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Environmental and Green Living. Green Living means living with the consciousness that your day-to-day lifestyle choices have an impact on the environment, and making an effort to minimize the harm you cause to the planet. Regina ...
Views: 1206(3 votes) - Book Review: The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Pets. Many of us love our pets. We love our dogs, our cats, our rabbits, and our ferrets. We also learn from our pets and grow with our pets. The following websites relating to Pets have been reviewed by the editorial staff at ...
Views: 1200 - Book Review: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz are the Official Guides to Marriage. The ...
Views: 1188 - Book Review: Living Life - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Lessons. Life Lessons are the values and views that you acquire over the course of your lifetime. Randy L. Wysong is the Official Guide to Life Lessons. Living Life: As If Thinking Matters, by R. L. Wysong, is a valuable ...
Views: 1181 - ***Book Review: How Children Become Violent - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Abuse and Recovery. Abuse and Recovery deals with countering and overcoming physical and mental harm of any degree or severity. Kathryn Seifert is the Official Guide to Abuse and Recovery. How Children Become Violent, by Kathryn ...
Views: 1180 - Definition: Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Douglas PakHypnosis is often thought to be a wakeful state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, with diminished peripheral awareness. According to the American Psychological Association's Division 30, hypnosis may bring about "...changes in subjective experience, alterations in perception, ...
Views: 1159 - Book Review: Everybody's Guide to the Law - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Legal Services. Legal services include the full range of services involving legal or law related matters handled by attorneys, such as drawing up and filing legal contracts, legal research and advice, and pleading and defending law ...
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