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By Shelly WalkerApr 16, 20081 topic

Book Review: Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning . Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning . Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide , by Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella and Lisa M. Baumgartner, is a valuable resource for people interested in Learning Objectives and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n "An essential volume in adult edu

Primary topic: Learning

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Definition: Dowsing

Dowsing, sometimes called divining or water witching, refers to the practice of detecting hidden or buried water, metals, gemstones, or other such objects without the use of scientific apparatus. Dowsers generally make use of a Y- or L-shaped twig or rod to assist with detection, however some dowsers use other equipment or no equipment at all. n Dowsing is widely practiced despite a lack of scientific evidence for its efficacy. n History of dowsing: n Dowsing has existed in v

Primary topic: Feng Shui

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By Shelly WalkerApr 16, 20081 topic

Definition: How to Overcome Fear

Is fear robbing you? The solution is to change your perception. Fear is only a product of our minds and to overcome your obstacles and insecurities, you must change the way you perceive things, and the way you relate to them. It is rarely a reflection of your current reality, and it is usually the result of the anticipation of negative future events.nnThere are different ways in which people respond to fear:nn• avoiding things and finding ways of getting around themn&#8

Primary topic: Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: Tom Hopkins' Low Profile Selling

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sales Training . Sales Training is tools and techniques which allow someone to be successful and confident in marketing and sales. Tom Hopkins is the Official Guide to Sales Training . Tom Hopkins' Low Profile Selling , is a valuable resource for people interested in Sales Training and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Book Description nWatch your income soar! Todayâs customers are better ed

Primary topic: Sales Training

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: Growth Hormone, the Methusalah Factor

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) . Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans. Robert Bohen is the Official Guide to Human Growth Hormone (HGH) . Growth Hormone, the Methusalah Factor , by James Jamieson, L.E., Dr. Dorman and Valerie Marriott, is a valuable resource for people interested in Growth Hormone Replacement and it is available through Amazon and Barne

Primary topic: Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Relaxation Meditation

Since the oldest times, meditation and relaxation have been considered essential for both our mental and physical health, having a wide range of benefits upon our general mood and feeling of well being. But what is the foundation of this affirmation? Why do we need to relax and to meditate? And how do meditation and relaxation get along with our dynamic and overwhelming modern life?nnWhy Meditate?nnMeditation and relaxation go hand in hand, since we can not actually meditate

Primary topic: Meditation

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By Shelly WalkerApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy, and Preventive Medicine

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy, and Preventive Medicine , by Tom Valentine, Carole Valentine, and Douglas P. Hetrick, is a valuable reso

Primary topic: Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Wisdom of James Allen : Including As a Man Thinketh, The Path to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, The Way of

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Prosperity . Prosperity is a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition -- the term is usually used in reference to finances or money. Trevan and Leslie Householder are the Official Guides to Prosperity . The Wisdom of James Allen : Including As a Man Thinketh, The Path to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, The Way of Peace, and Entering the Kingdom , by James Allen, is a valuable resource for people intereste

Primary topic: Prosperity

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Adult ADD/ADHD . Adult ADD or AADD are alternate terms commonly used to describe the neurological disorder attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when it occurs in adults. Bonnie Mincu is the Official Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD . 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals , by Stephanie Sarkis, is a valuable resource for people interested in Adult ADD/ADHD an

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Shelly WalkerApr 16, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from Phobias, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear . Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear . The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from Phobias, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and More , by Roberta Temes, is a valuable resource for people interested in Phobias and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble .

Primary topic: Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Book Review: Discover the Power of Imagination and the Art of Intentional Creation

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Imagination .nnImagination covers all the concepts, fantasies and mental images our mind creates. By developing our imagination, we can build a rich inner life. Melissa Zollo is the Official Guide to Imagination . nn Discover the Power of Imagination and the Art of Intentional Creation , by Melissa Zollo, is a valuable resource for people interested in Imagination and it is available through Amazon or through Melis

Primary topic: Imagination

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Definition: Growth Hormone Therapy

Human growth hormone is a protein hormone that the pituitary gland produces in the human body. It stimulates growth as well as cell reproduction and in supplement form is used to treat children with a hormone deficiency. Children receiving human growth hormone supplements typically respond by growing faster, increasing their strength, and reducing body fat, often without significant side effects. In the past, human growth hormone was extracted from human pituitary glands. Tod

Primary topic: Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: Dynamic Laws of Prosperity

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Prosperity . Prosperity is a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition -- the term is usually used in reference to finances or money. Trevan and Leslie Householder are the Official Guides to Prosperity . Dynamic Laws of Prosperity , by Catherine Ponder, is a valuable resource for people interested in the Laws of Prosperity and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n This book is the result of s

Primary topic: Prosperity

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By Shelly WalkerApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: Energy Tapping

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to Applied Kinesiology . Energy Tapping , by Fred P. Gallo and Harry Vincenzi, is a valuable resource for people interested in the topic of Applied Kinesiology , and it is available through

Primary topic: Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Definition: Massage and Massage Therapy

Massage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, functional, i.e. mechanical, medical/therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading," possibly from Arabic massa "to touch, feel, handle" or from Latin massa "mass, dough". (In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage itself was anatripsis, and the Latin was frictio.) n Massage involves acting and ma

Primary topic: Massage and Massage Therapy

Massage and Massage Therapy

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Book Review: If It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, How Do You Explain the Village Idiot.... and Other Things I've Said

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Attitude . The term "attitude" refers to your disposition or state of mind, whether to a specific event or to life in general. Attitude is the result of one's perceptions. How we perceive an event or experience will largely determine the attitude we develop about future events and experiences, and a positive attitude can help a person weather the rough patches in life. Kevin Burns is the Official Guide to Attitude

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Definition: Inspiration

Most people think they know what inspiration truly is, and they are right â as the source of inspiration is varied, the true definition may vary as well but hereâs a brief version:nnInspiration is the stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Inspiration comes from the Latin, inspirare which means âTo breathe, to blow into â¦the Spirit is within.â That definition has a spiritual context, regardless of your faith religion, but todayâ

Primary topic: Inspiration

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By Shelly WalkerApr 16, 20081 topic

Book Review: Making Sense of Adult Learning

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning . Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning . Making Sense of Adult Learning , by Dorothy MacKeracher, is a valuable resource for people interested in Learning Problems and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Updating her 1996 edition to include new research on brain function and the role of the learnin

Primary topic: Learning

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Book Definition: Power Tools

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Inspiration . Inspiration can have many sources - from the everyday to the divine - but the end result of inspiration is to lift the individual to a more focused and determined pursuit of their goals. Charles Breeding is the Official Guide to Inspiration . Power Tools - Top executive coaches put you on the fast track to success , by Ann Mah, Ben Adkins, Karen L. Anderson, Charles A. Breeding, et. al., is a valuable

Primary topic: Inspiration

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By Shelly WalkerApr 10, 20081 topic

Book Review: Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to Applied Kinesiology . Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods , by Fred P. Gallo, is a valuable resource for people interested in Applied Kinesiolgy , and it is available through Amazon.

Primary topic: Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Top 10 Investments for the Next 10 Years: Investing Your Way to Financial Prosperity

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Prosperity . Prosperity is a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition -- the term is usually used in reference to finances or money. Trevan and Leslie Householder are the Official Guides to Prosperity . The Top 10 Investments for the Next 10 Years: Investing Your Way to Financial Prosperity , by Jim Mellon and Al Chalabi, is a valuable resource for people interested in Financial Prosperity and it is available

Primary topic: Prosperity

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment

Many forms of psychotherapy have been advocated for trauma-related problems such as PTSD. Basic counseling for PTSD includes education about the condition and provision of safety and support. Cognitive therapy shows good results, and group therapy may be helpful in reducing isolation and social stigma. The psychotherapy programs with the strongest demonstrated efficacy are all cognitive behavioral programs and include variants of exposure therapy, stress inoculation training

Primary topic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Prosperity . Prosperity is a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition -- the term is usually used in reference to finances or money. Trevan and Leslie Householder are the Official Guides to Prosperity . Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment , by Kelsang Gyatso, is a valuable resource for people interested in Good Fortune and it is available through Amazon and Ba

Primary topic: Prosperity

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By Shelly WalkerApr 25, 20081 topic

Book Review: Sex, Lies and the Internet

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Infidelity . Infidelity concerns a breach of trust or a disloyal act, particularly in marriage or a romantic relationship. Infidelity is directly related to unfaithfulness and adultery. Stephany Alexander is the Official Guide to Infidelity . nn Sex, Lies and the Internet , by Stephany Alexander, is a valuable resource for people interested in Infidelity and it is available through SexLiesAndTheInternet.com .nnâS

Primary topic: Overcoming Adultery and Infidelity

Overcoming Adultery and Infidelity

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By Shelly WalkerApr 17, 20081 topic

Definition: Adult Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities tend to stay for life. Remedial teaching teaches children 'coping skills' so that the child is able to function despite the learning disabilities. As a learning-disabled child grows, he becomes more aware of his shortcomings and this causes frustration. Added to this is the fact that as children grow, they become less accepting. They look to form groups with children who have the same abilities and themselves. They become more aware of 'differences'.nnWi

Primary topic: Learning

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By Shelly WalkerApr 25, 20081 topic

Book Review: Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Pr

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Child Development . Child Development is the increase of abilities and skills related to a child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth as a child progresses in life. Scott Wardell is the Official Guide to Child Development . Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Problems, and Healthy Development, by Barton D. Schmitt, is a va

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create He

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Aromatherapy . Aromatherapy is the use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants used to affect mood and promote health. Luke Vorstermans is the Official Guide to Aromatherapy . The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment , by Valerie Ann Worwood, is a valuable resource for people interested

Primary topic: Aromatherapy

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Definition: Sales Trainer

There are plenty of reasons why you would want to hire a sales consultant or trainer for your company. Perhaps you have a new product line coming out and want to enter the market with a big splash? Or your sales force has not been meeting their quota? Or you want to improve your sales team's cold calling techniques? Or the closing ratio of your salespeople could use some improvement? Whatever the reason, you must hire the right sales trainer. There are certain things you must

Primary topic: Sales Training

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By Shelly WalkerApr 17, 20081 topic

Book Review: Healing Prayer: Spiritual Pathways to Health and Wellness

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Spiritual Healing . Spiritual Healing is the use of spiritual or religious practices to help the healing process. Rebbie Straubing is the Official Guide to Spiritual Healing . Healing Prayer: Spiritual Pathways to Health and Wellness , by Barbara Shlemon Ryan, is a valuable resource for people interested in Spiritual Healing Prayer and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n This book is the fascina

Primary topic: Spiritual Healing

Spiritual Healing

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By Shelly WalkerApr 17, 20081 topic

Book Review: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Spiritual Healing . Spiritual Healing is the use of spiritual or religious practices to help the healing process. Rebbie Straubing is the Official Guide to Spiritual Healing . Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us , by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, is a valuable resource for people interested in Spiritual Practices and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n We have good desires-for a

Primary topic: Spiritual Healing

Spiritual Healing

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Team Building . Team building involves the selection, training and motivation of a group of people working toward a common goal. Gina Gardiner is the Official Guide to Team Building . Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers , by Brian Cole Miller, is a valuable resource for people interested in Team Building Ideas and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Every group can benefit from team

Primary topic: Team Building

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Definition: Practice Gratitude

As I swooshed down the Zoom Flume water slide at Shipwreck Island, my two-year-old son Gareth yelling “Fun! Weeee!” from his spot on my lap, I felt pure jubilation. The sun kissed my skin, water splashed up around me and the breeze carried a salt tang from the ocean mingled with the scent of sun screen. I could taste joy as it tingled in every cell of my being.nnTo experience joy is our purpose in life. If you want to know if you’re going in the right direct

Primary topic: Gratitude

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Book Review: Biznets: The "Webopoly" Future of Business--Winning Strategies from the Online Big Six

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Future Trends . Through careful analysis of contemporary trends and phenomena, futurists attempt to predict what the future may hold. Frank Feather is the Official Guide to Future Trends . Biznets: The "Webopoly" Future of Business--Winning Strategies from the Online Big Six , by Frank Feather, is a valuable resource for people interested in Future Trends and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . nn

Primary topic: Future Trends

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By Shelly WalkerApr 22, 20081 topic

Book Review: Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Reme

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Herbal Remedies . Herbal Remedies are medicines and supplements created with plant and plant extracts to treat various aliments. Herbal remedies are traced back to folk and traditional medicinal practices. Kennon and Aurelia Ward are the Official Guides to Herbal Remedies . Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies , by Phyllis A. Balch,

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: Speed Reading for Professionals

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Speed Reading .Speed Reading is a reading technique that allows for the assimilation of several words or phrases at a glance. Ed Caldwell is The Official Guide to Speed Reading . Speed Reading for Professionals , by H. Bernard Wechsler and Arthur Bell, is a valuable resource for people interested in Comprehension Reading Strategies , and it is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble . n Barron's Business Succes

Primary topic: Speed Reading

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD . Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Jef Gazley is t he Official Guide to Post-Taumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD . Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies , edited

Primary topic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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By Shelly WalkerApr 16, 20081 topic

Book Review: Learning Disabilities: From Identification to Intervention

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning . Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning . Learning Disabilities: From Identification to Intervention , by Jack M. Fletcher, G. Reid Lyon, Lynn S. Fuchs and Marcia A. Barnes, is a valuable resource for people interested in Adult Learning Disabilities and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Evidence b

Primary topic: Learning

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: Hgh: Promise of Eternal Youth

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) . Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans. Robert Bohen is the Official Guide to Human Growth Hormone (HGH) . Hgh: Promise of Eternal Youth, by Suzanne Le Vert, is a valuable resource for people interested in Human Growth Hormone Benefits and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n HGHnnMiracle or Myth? n It p

Primary topic: Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Body Remembers Casebook: Unifying Methods and Models in the Treatment of Trauma and PTSD

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD . Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Jef Gazley is t he Official Guide to Post-Taumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD . The Body Remembers Casebook: Unifying Methods and Models in the Treatment of Trauma and PTSD , by Babette Rothschild, is

Primary topic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Definition: Growth Hormone Replacement

Conventionally, human growth hormone therapy was an unusual therapy used in cases where individuals were deficient in this hormone. The human growth hormone (hGH) is produced by the pituitary gland and deficiency occurs when the pituitary gland does not produce enough, either because of genetic abnormality, injury, or a disease process. The deficiency causes arrested growth (dwarfism) in children and a syndrome on adults characterized by muscle loss and weakness, fatigue, wei

Primary topic: Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Definition: Appreciation

Appreciation is one of the greatest magic tools we have in our bags of tricks. One of the best ways to gauge where you are at in your development as a wonderful spiritual magician – able to weave magic in and out of your own life, is how well you use appreciation. Most mere mortals think that appreciation is a spontaneous event or feeling that simply “happens” from time to time. Maybe they recognize it when it comes over them. Maybe they feel lucky. But most

Primary topic: Gratitude

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Definition: Being Grateful

Whenever I greet Charlie I always get the same response. "So how are you today Charlie?", to which he replies, "Well, every day above ground is a good day!" Without even realizing it Charlie is practicing a fundamental principle of well being. It's often referred to as an "attitude of gratitude".nnWhether you realize it or not we all create our own reality from our predominate thoughts. Your reality can either be pleasant or not so pleasant. If your thoughts are centered arou

Primary topic: Gratitude

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Definition: Law of Attraction and Prosperity

Prosperity and the Law of Attraction work hand in hand to create abundance in your life. You cannot separate one from the other. If you are creating prosperity in your life, then you are using the Law of Attraction to become prosperous even if you are not consciously aware you are doing this!nnThis is not about another marketing scheme that the Internet is littered with nor is this a lot of hard laborious work. Although found within some religious teachings, creating prosperi

Primary topic: Prosperity

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By Shelly WalkerApr 21, 20081 topic

Book Review: Sell It Today, Sell It Now

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sales Training . Sales Training is tools and techniques which allow someone to be successful and confident in marketing and sales. Tom Hopkins is the Official Guide to Sales Training . Sell It Today, Sell It Now , by Tom Hopkins, is a valuable resource for people interested in Sales Training and it is available through Amazon .n n Book Description nWouldnât you rather earn your living, build your career, and bett

Primary topic: Sales Training

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By Shelly WalkerApr 16, 20081 topic

Definition: Leadership Skills Training

Leadership training is of paramount importance to those who aspire to be good leaders and stand tall among others. Leadership training improves communication skills and other qualities that are key to becoming a successful and confident leader.nnEffective leadership training also entails helping individuals form an enterprising and immensely focused group. The leadership qualities assist an individual in making sure that members of the group function jointly in an efficient a

Primary topic: Leadership

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Definition: Speed Reading Programs

Some businesses selling courses and manuals on speed reading claim that it is possible to increase the reading to beyond 10 words per second with full comprehension, provided the course is followed and that the exercises are constantly practiced. However, a good deal of these courses and manuals are conflicting as to why and how speed reading should be adopted as a method. nn Some other businesses claim that a person can double to triple his or her current speed. So a person

Primary topic: Speed Reading

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

The diagnostic criteria for PTSD, per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (Text Revision) (DSM-IV-TR), may be summarized as: n n A. Exposure to a traumatic event n B. Persistent reexperience (e.g. flashbacks, nightmares) n C. Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma (e.g. inability to talk about things even related to the experience. Avoidance of things and discussions that trigger flashbacks and reexperiencing symptoms. Fear of losi

Primary topic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Definition: Speed Reading Training

Speed reading computer application programs are available. Vortex Speed Reading was the first; however, Vallier, the creator of the program, did not update it and it would not work on Windows XP. n Most speed reading programs use a different approach to the usual 'speed reading' tips where a few words are grouped together to be read. One method is presenting words to the reader one at a time in the same position, stopping the eyes from having to move around as they would on a

Primary topic: Speed Reading

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By Shelly WalkerApr 14, 20081 topic

Book Review: Count Your Blessings

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude . Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude . Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Graitude and Love, by John Demartini, is a valuable resource for people interested in Being Grateful and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n You could lead the life you’d love, if

Primary topic: Gratitude

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By Shelly WalkerApr 15, 20081 topic

Book Review: Handbook of PTSD: Science and Practice

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD . Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Jef Gazley is t he Official Guide to Post-Taumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD . Handbook of PTSD: Science and Practice , edited by Matthew J. Friedman, Terence M. Keane and Patricia A. Resick, is a va

Primary topic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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