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- Can Affirmations End Binge Eating Disorder? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIt is proven that affirmations help to reprogram one’s mind. When one repeats an affirmation over and over, the subconscious picks up on it as the present reality. Does this mean that people have the ability to completely turn around their life as they know it? In one word: yes. You can ...
Views: 2906 - Dealing With Your Appetite - Three Simple Steps - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Ron McCluskeyDealing With Your Appetite, Three Simple Steps Have you ever had a day where you haven't had problems with your appetite? Join the club! Millions of people trying to lose weight have had the same problem every day. And most of those are giving in to their problems with over eating. Here is ...
Views: 1510 - Three Reasons Why You are Struggling Financially - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. 1. You are holding on to old, limiting beliefs about money. Most of the thoughts about money you think in a day are ...
Views: 739 - How to Enjoy Your Favorite Food without Gaining Extra Pounds - by Every day we hear a lot about nutrition, dieting and healthy living, and see pictures of lucky people who have managed to loose a dozen pounds and now smile to us from the cover of a glossy magazine. However, the question is how do you eat your favorite food and not gain extra pounds?
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Views: 687 - Mass Building Weight Lifting Workout Tips - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorImage starting your strength training routine knowing you are about to begin the most effective, efficient workout routine possible. Being on a weight lifting workout routine that gets you in and out of the gym as quickly as possible with maximum benefit is what everyone should be aiming for. ...
Views: 1757 - Stance and swing 6 tips for better golf - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Sean DomineyThe perfect stroke is that elusive thing we all strive for, asleep in our beds at night with a smile on our faces as we dream of that drive going straight and true down the middle of the fairway or that putt dropping in to the cup at the end of its smooth 50 yard run. Unfortunately reality ...
Views: 3946 - The Atkins Low Carb Diet: Still Very Popular After All This Time! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Kevin UrbanThe Atkins Low Carb Diet: Still Very Popular After All This Time! The Atkins low carb diet has been around since the mid-1970’s and really took off in popularity during the 1990’s and 2000’s. After all that time it has certainly proven its ability to help people lose weight and keep the weight ...
Views: 1162 - The Omega-3 Way to Better Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study of more than 100 subjects has found that omega-3 fatty acids can influence mood, personality and behavior. Study participants with lower blood levels of omega-3s were more likely to have symptoms of depression and a more negative outlook, according to accepted tests for depression, ...
Views: 759 - How Long Should It Take To Rehab A Sprained Ankle? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Bret MundtHow long should it take to rehab a sprained ankle after you've injured it? It depends on the serverity of the sprain, but a level 1 or mild level 2 sprain should reasonably be rehabbed in a maximum of 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how fast you heal. Years ago, when an athlete would tear his ...
Views: 1603 - For Losing 10 Pounds, This Works Like Crazy - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Todd LloydHow often do you find yourself saying: "I wish I knew how to learn more about this topic" Well, we were listening! And this article is the result. Enjoy. Almost all of us at some point in our lives are going to want to lose some weight. Not only will losing weight make you feel and look ...
Views: 668 - Accepting the Middle of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeReaching middle age and actually accepting the experience are two different feelings. 1. You go through the fear of approaching it. 2. You go into denial that you really have reached this age. 3. You begin to change everything in your life. 4. Even if you accept it or not the experiences ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - Binge Eating is Not Black and White - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIt’s the little things that you will need to notice and congratulate yourself on when beginning the recovery process from a binge eating disorder. These little things will be the stepping stones to gaining full control over yourself when food is involved. These tiny stepping stones will prove ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - One-Size-Fits-All Diets Don't Work! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRecently, a clinical study of 5,000 women seemed to indicate that low-fat diets do not reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer. However, experts say that the study is misleading. Very few women who participated in the study actually managed to reduce their fat intake down to 20 percent or ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - New Bedside Treatment Soothes Pain, Anxiety And Fear - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Christine Wheeler, MA Note: As Dr. Mercola frequently states, hospital confinement can be largely avoided with healthy lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, hospital stays are necessary in some cases and this article is designed to provide relief for those in such circumstances. What kind of gift ...
Views: 878 - Preparing Your Brain to Remember - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe successful formation of memory depends on your frame of mind not only during and after an event occurs, but also beforehand. If your brain is 'primed' to receive information, you will have better recall later on. Brain Activity Before an Event Researchers scanned the brains of ...
Views: 844 - Ankle Sprain and Pain - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Linda GilesIt is very common to find the ankle joint afflicted by injuries and the most common form is sprain. Anatomically, various ligaments that are stretched or torn surround the ankle joint when it is forced to land in varied unnatural positions. This is of common occurrence during exercises, playing ...
Views: 3304 - Are Americans Getting Any Wiser About GM Foods? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Joseph MercolaAmericans are divided on the issue of Genetically Modified (GM) foods, but they have become somewhat more wary of them over the last three years. Rising Perception of Risk The perception of the risks of GM foods, according to a survey, increased from 5.4 (on a scale of 1 to 10) three years ago ...
Views: 665 - Feeling Frisky? Herbs for Fertility - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopFor thousands of years knowledge of the herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women. But after the holocaust against European Wise Women (the "burning times") and the virtual extermination of Native American medicine women, this knowledge ...
Views: 900(2 votes) - Speed Up Your Metabolism: Seven Days Brings Success. - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2006 from Marie GordonI recently was prompted to publish an article dealing with health related issues involving our choice of diet, and particularly with regard to the very unhealthy diet which we traditionally have in my part of the world, namely Central Scotland in the UK. I expained that I was motivated to ...
Views: 561 - Does Eating Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Death? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRegular cocoa consumption could lower your blood pressure and even cut your risk of dying of a heart attack in half. In a 15-year long Dutch study, over 450 men aged over 65 were divided into three groups based on their cocoa intake. The high-consumption group consisted of those who ate at ...
Views: 676 - Addictive Foods and Their Harmful Consequences - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Linda GilesMost of us are fond of at least one product that has the effect of a stimulant and that eventually becomes an addiction. These products include exercise stimulant drinks (they come in cans and look like cola), fizzy aerated drinks, tobacco, betel nut, betel leaf, strong coffee, strong tea, ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - You Don't Have to Like Your Body to Love It! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Lori RadunI want you to think about your body as one of your children or someone else you love dearly. When was the last time this person did or said something that really made you mad? In that moment, you might have been thinking “I really don’t like this person right now.” However, did his behavior ...
Views: 843 - Best Elliptical Machine: 5 Must-Have Features When Buying - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Kathryn ONeillSo you're buying an elliptical machine? Elliptical machines give you a low impact, safe workout that burns a maximum amount of calories in the least amount of time. But with all of the different elliptical brands out there, how do you choose the best one? Here are 5 key features to look for ...
Views: 5936(1 vote) - Can Grapefruit Lower Your Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA recent study found thatone grapefruit a day can significantly lower your blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease. Red, White, or None The new study showing this adds to the mounting evidence of the heart benefits of citrus fruits. Nearly 60 patients who ...
Views: 10204 - How to Stave off Plastic Surgery Naturally and Attain a Younger Face - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandThe world has seen great strides in medical miracles, technology and anti-aging. We see cutting edge conveniences everywhere as we live keep-up-to-date lives that have altered who we are. We have cell phones that provide us with on-the-go communication as we download movies, music and news. ...
Views: 931 - Why Skin Care Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandStaggering amounts of money are spent daily on cosmetics and skin care products that promise to lift, firm and tighten our faces. How many of us use a product for just a few weeks before purchasing yet another product? Do we jump from item to item because we really don’t see a visible ...
Views: 605 - 7 Health Benefits of Green Tea - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Patricia WagnerWant to enhance your health in surprising ways? Drink green tea. We're not talking about a new health discovery here. This beverage has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese. It has proved itself for centuries as worthy of being included in our diet for its health properties. ...
Views: 2605 - INFJs, Your Moment Has Come - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Nancy FennThanks to Sarbanes-Oxley and recent fraud trials like the one currently going on (Enron), we are entering INFJ heaven! There are no hotter topics in business today than "ethics" and "transparency". There are no issues nearer and dearer to the heart of any INFJ than "ethics" and "transparency". ...
Views: 3111 - The Key Ingredient Patches, Potions and Lotions Don't Have When Rehabbing A Sprained Ankle - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Bret MundtIf you do a Google search for sprained ankle, you will see a lot of ads selling patches, potions, and lotions that promise you can heal your sprained ankle in "2-4 patches" or in 4 days. Some of the ads say that you get instant healing....yeah, right. I think that you probably have a reduction ...
Views: 665 - Shopping for Supermarket Protein Sources That Enhance Your Bodybuilding Diet - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Adam ZahlerIf you are getting into bodybuilding then you need to understand that what you eat is just as important as what you exercise. In other words, you can lift as many weights as you like but if your muscles are not getting the fuel they need to grow, you are wasting a great deal of effort. You Need ...
Views: 812 - Homemade Bodybuilding Shakes: How to Use Protein Powders Creatively - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Adam ZahlerIf you are serious about building muscle mass or sculpting your body you most likely supplement your diet with commercially available whey or soy protein powders (and possibly other supplements). No doubt within a short period of time you discovered the protein shakes whey powders produce may ...
Views: 790 - Beta Carotene's Benefits In Human Health - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Vincent PlataniaBeta Carotene is a carotenoid. Carotenoids are light absorbing pigments occurring in plants and animals. Beta carotene stores light in plant leaves during the process of photosynthesis. Found in many plants including asparagus, apricots, broccoli, carrots, kale, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and ...
Views: 642 - The Mind-Altering Benefits of Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaResearch indicates that exercise may encourage brains to work at optimum capacity, by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections and protecting them from damage. Benefits extend diseased and damaged nerves, which could result in new treatments for those with ...
Views: 797 - Treat Kidney Stones Naturally By Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRoughly 1 million Americans develop kidney stones each year, and they can be extremely painful. However, the best way to deal with them may be to simply let them pass on their own, without additional treatment. Kidney stones form out of the chemicals present in urine. If they get wedged intoa ...
Views: 2068 - How To Get “Super Strong” For Wrestling! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Steve PrestonWrestling is a sport that requires above average strength levels. In order to be a Champion, you need to keep the strength that you’ve built up in the off-season and keep it through a full season of dual meets, tournaments, and constant “cutting weight.” This isn’t easy to do… unless you know ...
Views: 3856 - The Ancient Art of The Samurai May be Just What a New Generation Needs - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from John MooreA new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation refers to the current younger generation as Generation M, which stands for media. They have found that the youth of today are spending increased time with new media such as the Internet, and video games. The report also shows that Gen M also consumes ...
Views: 1280 - Gaining health from garlic - by Garlic ( Allium Sativum) belongs to the family Liliaceae. The plant has leaves which are long, narrow and flat like grass. The bulb is of a compound nature, consisting of numerous bulblets, known technically as 'cloves,' grouped together between the membraneous scales and enclosed within a ...
Views: 881 - Over Forty? Give Yourself Permission Now to Follow Your Heart: It May Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Craig NathansonThere isn’t a better time Have you defined and written down exactly what you want in your vocational life? Have you talked about it with others? Now is a perfect time to follow your heart and become a magnet for your dreams. Give yourself permission to live the life you choose This is harder ...
Views: 689 - Lifestyle Disease - What Is It? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2006 from Dean CaporellaSo what exactly are lifestyle diseases? I've heard the term mentioned so often during the past few years I decided it was time to find out once and for all. When did lifestyle disease first begin to emerge? Before we can answer that question let's first look at which diseases fall under the ...
Views: 582 - Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Ray KellyThe common heel spur is an ailment striking people from a wide range of ages and activity levels. However, the cause of this injury is usually based upon the aggravation of Plantar Fasciitis. Though the two are often used synonymously there is a slight difference. While a heel spur is a ...
Views: 636 - How Schools Influence Your Teen's Eating Habits - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Joseph MercolaEarly lunches, combined with single-food sales, may be causing bad eating habits among high schoolers. 10:30 or Before Out of more than 200 high schools in Pennsylvania, nearly a quarter had lunch periods that began at 10:30 a.m. or even earlier. Such schools typically have higher sales of a ...
Views: 834 - Make Water Count - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Yolanda CardenMillions of us don't feel as good as we should because we don't drink the eight or more glasses of water we need daily. Water is an often overlooked nutrient, one that's involved in practically every bodily process. I know that if I'm dehydrated, I feel really tired. But when I drink water ...
Views: 974 - Super Charge Your Goals to Create What You Really Want - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. The tradition for the new year is to write-out goals for ourselves. Typically these goals are written as something ...
Views: 729 - Help for ADD Clutter Bugs - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskySo many adults with ADD are plagued with clutter! Our desks are covered with papers. Our sinks are full of dishes. Our floors and counters are strewn with stuff. Where Does Clutter Come From? Clutter builds up easily for many ADDers. Sometimes, we get distracted and just place a paper or ...
Views: 1040 - Heart Disease Facts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Ray KellyIt is estimated that approximately 7% of the population has some form of heart disease or damage to their heart. Most people associate heart disease with arteriosclerosis, which leads to heart attacks. However, there are other forms of heart disease, which are just as deadly. Knowing the ...
Views: 1533 - Body Mass Index Chart Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorRemember when the body mass index chart first came out? People were running to calculators trying to find out if they are considered overweight and unhealthy. Many, especially athletes, were quicklyshocked to find out they were labeled obese. I'm even talking about lean professional athletes who ...
Views: 952 - Hiking Tips - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from david stoneHere are a few tips that are essential to making a hiking trip successful and rewarding. It is important to remember that hiking is usually done away from civilization, so assistance is not at your disposal. This makes safety and planning an essential part of your hiking trip that should not ...
Views: 753 - Debt Management Keeping A Check On Your Finances - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Rick RusselMoney is available at an all time low interest rates in market. Easy credit is luring people to take money from creditors these days. In some cases people are unable to make repayments. For people who are having difficulties in paying their debts back; debt management can provide an ideal ...
Views: 776 - Five Top Tips For Making A Diaper Cake - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Barb IrelandDiaper Cakes are becoming more popular for baby showers and newborn gift ideas. These cakes, which offer everything a new mom needs for her new bundle of joy, can make any baby shower unforgettable. Not only do they leave a lasting impression, but the new mother can use every item in the cake, ...
Views: 3896 - Affairs Are About Anything But Love - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAffairs Are About Anything But Love Participants present affairs as arising by chance and based upon love and mutual adoration. The relationship advances from flirtation to infatuation. This can happen quickly or over considerable time. Eventually there is an expectation that the affair advance ...
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