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- On the heaviness of weight - by Mother goddesses of ancient cultures often are voluptuous figures with pronounced breasts and thighs. A successful nowadays paintress fills her canvasses with sensuous, joyful and overweight ladies, and everyone I’ve showed her pictures becomes happy and starts smiling. To this paintress big ...
Views: 1590 - The holy Oak - by The majesty of the Oak has been recognized by many cultures. The Celts, the Germanic and Nordic tribes, and the ancient Greeks all attributed this tree to their main god. To them the Oak represented power, protection and durability. The fiery Oak has strong masculine qualities; it is a symbol of ...
Views: 2659 - What is Tachyon Energy? - by An important difference between other subtle energy devices and the energy that they use and Tachyon energy is that Tachyon cannot be influenced in any way whatsoever by any other form of energy. All other forms of subtle energies that are used in energetic medicine can be influenced, for ...
Views: 900 - Are You in an Abusive Situation? - by An abusive relationship is a non-consensual relationship where you are forced against your will to comply with another's demands and expectations, to the detriment of your health, happiness, confidence and well-being. You may comply because you are afraid of the consequences of refusing to ...
Views: 1407 - New Pelvic Toner for Women Helps Prevent Urinary Incontinence and Enhances Sexuality - by Venice, FL-Dec.16--Urinary incontinence is one of the major problems today for millions of women. The condition is embarrassing enough to drive women to try secret, even dangerous, remedies that may or may not help. Childbirth, obesity, menopause, hysterectomy and a number of medical conditions ...
Views: 1099 - Dying to Fit In- Learning to Love our Bodies and Ourselves - by Today in America you can be whatever you want to be - any dream can be accomplished as long as you pursue it. We have economic security and we live in a peaceful and prosperous nation! We live in the land of opportunity, rich with culture and diversity, the land of the free! The question I pose ...
Views: 1015 - Sinus tips for relief - by "Sinusitis, commonly called a sinus health disease, is an inflammation of the air passages connected to the membranes of the nose.
A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier running day and night in your bedroom will release moisture in the atmosphere for reducing mucous drainage and promoting nasal ...
Views: 937 - Coughing tips for relief - by Coughing is an interference of the breathing responses to airflow. A natural air effect common to a respiratory condition, coughing is the airway to breathing congestion and sensitivities.
There are many different kinds of treatments prescribed for coughing. My prescription includes (a) ...
Views: 2662 - Jasmine Herbal Remedy: Uses And Properties - by Submitted on May 20, 2007 from Evelyn LimJasmine can not only be used as an aromatic scent but it also has several uses as a herbal remedy due to its healing properties. As early as the 16th century, not long after being introduced to Europe, French manufacturers started using jasmine in the manufacture of perfumes. In the east, ...
Views: 14071(1 vote) - What's In From The Outback - by Packed for vacation? Got all the essentials, flip flops, towels, beach chairs, emu oil? EMU OIL??
Yes, emu oil, a staple of Aboriginal life, the age old, "bush recipe" of the inhospitable Australian Outback. Now, half way around the world, doctors and their "over dun" patients are discovering ...
Views: 985 - Athletes and Emu Oil, A new way to relieve pain, stains, stiffness - by DALLAS, TEXAS-- Jeff Berthelsen, a 26-year-old triathlete, has had chronic knee problems since high school. After intensive training sessions, using emu oil on his knees helps alleviate pain and stiffness. Ronald Thoma, a senior triathlete, also uses emu oil to maintain flexibility and for back ...
Views: 946 - Balancing Your Life to Your Personality - by Given that I produce an ezine called "The Balanced Woman" I probably spend more time than most thinking about how to create a life of balance. I have searched and searched for that one magic formula that will work for everybody all the time. What I have found instead is that the basic core of a ...
Views: 1338 - Independence Day: A Woman's Issue - by In reflecting upon our country's Independence Day it occurred to me that we could all probably use our own, personal Independence Day. Not an Independence Day from our countries, our politics or our economics. One that has more to do with our independence from the roles we play every day for ...
Views: 1036 - A Balanced Woman - by "What is a Balanced Woman?" I've asked myself over and over again. I have searched for answers. I have asked others. I have surfed the web. But the answers I've come up with have more to do with what a Balanced Woman is not. And then it occurred to me that perhaps through exploring what it is ...
Views: 901 - Weight Loss - It's in Your Head - by When you truly consider the weight-loss process, the battle waged is mostly in your mind. “Should I eat the corn muffin with butter or would it be better for me to have margarine or better yet, have jelly? What am I doing eating this muffin anyway? It’s so caloric and filled with saturated fat. ...
Views: 1560 - It's Time To Slow Down - by People need to slow down and start to recognize the messages their body is giving them. The amount of quiet time you spend with yourself attending to your acres of Emotions, Spirit, Soul, and Body will determine where you rank on the Peace Scale. Health problems as well as Emotional Problems ...
Views: 1260 - Have a Cup of Tea With Your Diet - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Karen GatesAh, a cup of tea in the morning and your on the way to weight loss. It has long been known that some teas have powerful health benefits and so it comes naturally that they would be studied for weight loss effects. There has recently been some buzz about teas that can help with weight loss but ...
Views: 834 - INTEGRATIVE VISION CARE AND NUTRITION - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. The integrative approach evaluates the person’s lifestyle, habits, diet, exercise routine, stress management along with the family history in determining the ...
Views: 1185 - Integrated Vision Care and Nutrition - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. So it should come as no surprise that healthy eyesight is also dependent upon our total well-being, which is affected by our genetic makeup, the food we eat, ...
Views: 961 - Macular Degeneration: There is Hope - by Today, macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and by the year 2020, an estimated 7.5 million Americans will suffer significant vision loss due to macular degeneration. Although there is no effective treatment yet, natural remedies can go a long way in preventing the ...
Views: 1252 - Natural Eyecare and Nutrition - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. The integrative approach evaluates the person’s lifestyle, habits, diet, exercise routine, stress management along with the family history in determining the ...
Views: 925 - Top Ten Tips for a Healthier You! - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Michael MastermanIf you want to improve your health and well-being so that you can live life to the full, follow our top ten tips to look and feel amazing! 1. Exercise regularly. Try fun activities such as dancing, cycling, swimming, walking or keep-fit classes with friends. Alternate activities so that you ...
Views: 1533 - New Immune System Product - by After 50 yrs. of research and 3000 scientific studies, the medical and scientific community has come up with a revolutionary product for the immune system. This product, called Transfer Factor, is the molecular amino peptide molecules from colastrum that holds the "brains" of the immune ...
Views: 2607 - GREAT MISTAKE! - by Your Effect on People is Powerful
You are extraordinarily powerful in relationship to your friends, your partner, your housemate, your parents, your siblings, and your coworkers. You have the power to soothe them, to excite them, or to make them happy -- and you have the power to unnerve them, ...
Views: 765 - Getting Organized With Index Cards - by Index cards are wonderful for helping you get organized in so many different areas of your life. And the best thing is, they're so inexpensive! Here are just a few ideas:
1. GOAL SETTING:
Perhaps you've always wanted to take a cruise, or learn a new language, or plant a garden. Goal setting ...
Views: 1024 - Finding Time to Exercise - by Can't seem to find time to exercise. Try building a little bit each day into your daily routine.
1. Skip the escalator and elevator. Take the stairs.
2. Park at least a block away from work or get off the bus/train a few stops early. Walk the rest of the way.
3. Rather than meeting with a ...
Views: 969 - A Very Close Call - by Steve is a stock broker, working on Wall Street. He catches the subway at 7:00a each morning and works a full and stressful day, trading for his clients.
After the stock market closes for the day, he goes to his office and continues working . . . researching, handling paperwork, catching up on ...
Views: 782 - Getting Organized: 5 Secrets To Help You Get Started - by One of the most common questions I get on the subject of getting organized is, 'Where do I start?' This is an excellent question because if you just dive in without taking some time to plan, there's a good chance that you're going to get overwhelmed, and the job is not going to get done. Here ...
Views: 847 - Holy Grail of Happiness - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Alice GreeneThe promise of happiness and contentment can feel very allusive, yet it can be found in the one thing that many people resist: regular exercise and healthy habits. Think about it, of all the people you know who is the most upbeat, energetic and content? I have found they are primarily the ...
Views: 1677 - Combat Cellulite With Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from George KeyAs you may know, Aromatherapy is the use of volatile liquid parts of plants, which are called essential oils, for various natural treatments. It is a holistic alternative therapy that has been used since antiquity from all major civilizations and its popularity has been increasing recently. ...
Views: 2562 - Risks of Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSince they were introduced in the 1960s, breast implants have become the instant solution for many women who aren't satisfied with their breasts. Fueled by the glowing testimonials of movie stars, fashion icons, and other celebrities who have had breast implants, the industry grew by leaps and ...
Views: 1265 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter.
Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 982 - Tough Decision? Ask the Power Question - by We've all had the experience of pulling the right string and watching a knotty tangle unravel all at once.
When you're standing at a fork in the road -- or wondering where to turn off a traffic circle -- asking the right question can be equivalent to puling he right thread.
Let's say you're ...
Views: 900 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter. Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 990 - Not-so-random acts of kindness for the 21st Century - by Remember those bumper stickers, "Random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beautify?" People would do things like pay tolls for the car behind them. Well, that was nice, but in the new millennium here's what's really kind.
1. Find a broken link on a site? Get an "invalid address" response ...
Views: 1073 - Why midlife career change can feel like getting a divorce - by Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events -- relocation, divorce, illness -- can also be experienced as loss.
Losing a professional-level career can also be a source of grief, anger and ...
Views: 1199 - Midlife Career Transition: Do you jump or hold on? - by During midlife career change, do you jump or hold on?
Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife career changers: Jumpers and Clingers. Jumpers thrive on energy, enthusiasm and improbable luck. The last three times they leaped, a net appeared. They see no reason why the next jump ...
Views: 1173 - Curing Your Urinary Tract Infections or UTI Naturally - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Kathy LoveUrinary tract infections or UTI are very common. Women are more susceptible to getting an infection because they have a shorter urethra than men and can get bacteria into the urinary tract more easily. But in men UTI can also lead to a prostate infection. This is more difficult to cure and you ...
Views: 4257 - Women's Weight Lifting Phobia - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Melissa AllenI've noticed that a lot of the women I've trained with over the years suffer from weight lifting phobia. By that I mean that they tend to be overly concerned with developing muscularity, as if itís a bad thing. I guess a lot of women are under the misconception that the development of muscle is ...
Views: 875 - Examining Acupuncture - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from stan wardAcupuncture, along with other branches of Chinese medicine, was developed in China many centuries ago. Acupuncture, or "needle heat", is from the Chinese who call it Zhue Jiao. The needle regulates "Qi", an inner force that is responsible for the health of the body. Controlling Qi by the use of ...
Views: 925 - Don’t Let Fear Stand in the Way of Overcoming Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen it comes down to binge eating, motivation for something, or even some kind of training, it is all about mind over matter. It’s about you believing in yourself enough to do what it takes to obtain your goal of overcoming binge eating. It’s you never giving up until you have achieved what ...
Views: 1951 - Cleansing and Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Marilyn ZinkSpring is the perfect time of year to embark on weight loss and cleansing programs. The two often go hand in hand. A cleansing program will 'kick start' your body and help you lose weight. People who go on cleansing programs often lose weight even if that was not the intended result. "If you're ...
Views: 2289 - Breaking The Smoking Addiction With Hypnosis and NLP - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyQuitting smoking has become a necessity in our times, because smoking cigarettes has been banned from restaurants and other public places. And in fact, it is the smart thing to do for more reasons than good health alone. This commentary explores the very best hypnosis methodologies that can be ...
Views: 1508 - 6 Roadblocks to Women's Prosperity and Success - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Maria MarIf you are a woman, your road to prosperity and success may not be paved with gold, but with guilt. As a girl, you absorbed hidden beliefs that now work underground to sabotage your adult capacity to manifest yours dreams. These Inner Enemies are the opposite of the elves who helped the ...
Views: 1797 - Is Energy Bars a Healthy Alternative? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Ricky ChangYour local grocery shelves are packed with energy bars that claim to promote the "low-carb" lifestyle. Many of these bars are not what they seem. In 2001, consumerlab.com tested 30 nutrition bars and found that half of them contained more carbohydrates than they claimed. One product that ...
Views: 753 - Colon Cleansing For Natural Eczema Relief - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Evelyn LimNaturopathic doctors recommend colon cleansing as a way to help clear up any eczema flare ups, lower blood sugar readings, clear up sinuses, give you more energy and help you to sleep better at night. Colon cleansing can be a great natural eczema relief as it means that you can get healthier ...
Views: 5696 - The Lost Vocation - by Some people reserve the word "vocation" for religious calling. Modern career planning encourages people to think of a "life purpose" that guides and gives meaning to a life, regardless of career.
Many people speak of being "called" to a career. There is a sense of "inevitability," that, "I was ...
Views: 1385 - For a really new New Year -- take action! - by Stuck? Pondering your next career or business move? Don't get caught in the self-analysis trap: months, days and even years of "thinking." I've met dozens of people who think "getting free" begins with an armchair, a self-help book and a beer.
Action creates energy. Have you ever spent a whole ...
Views: 930 - Why Are We So Fat? Genes or Behavior? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from michael imaniWhy Are We So Fat? Genes or Behavior? Recently there have been major announcements in both the scientific and popular media regarding a possible genetic link to obesity. This raises the old debate of whether people are fat because of genes or because of their behavior. Researchers at Boston ...
Views: 627 - Alopecia Areata: What Treatments Are Available? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from John TulleyThere are two main forms of this condition which vary by the extent of hair loss and require different types of alopecia areata treatment. The mild form is where less than 50% of the hair is lost from thinning patches on the scalp and the more severe condition where more than 50% up to 100% of ...
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