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- BARIATRIC SURGERY - THE UGLY SIDE THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyI am noticing more and more that weight loss surgery as a solution for obesity is all the rage. It used to be that only people severely obese (on the verge of death due to major health complications and no ability to exercise anymore) would have Bariatric surgery performed to save their life. ...
Views: 12 - Know About Laser Surgery Treatment for Piles - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Atul PatilPiles, also known as Hemorrhoids, are a natural cushion of tissue and veins at the junction of the rectum and anus. In addition to the sphincter, this normal tissue is responsible for the complete closure of the anus and prevents leakage. During defecation, these cushions are small enough to ...
Views: 19 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 12 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 17 - 3 Tips for Remembering Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Leah BolenWhen dream memories are far between and few, what’s an aspiring dream catcher to do? Dreams are incredible experiences that everyone benefits from. Whether remembered or not, they're doing amazing work in your life and are critical to how well you learn, grow and thrive. By paying ...
Views: 18 - This is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltThis is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. Here’s the uncomfortable truth, friends. In your journey to get confident and feel better about yourself, you cannot be afraid to step on toes. In other words... Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Strong women will end up ...
Views: 25 - How Can One Follow a Positive Thought Pattern? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen you see a rose bud, a bloomed lotus, a drop of rain on a jasmine flower, a smiling new-born baby, a 2-week-old small puppy, a God’s picture or a cancer survivor with 100% strength, it brings an instant smile on your face and graces you with positivity, isn’t it? One naturally gets ...
Views: 21 - 3 Mindful Tips for Dealing with Grief - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Julie PotikerWhen we experience deep loss in life – whether from the death of a loved one or a “death” in some other area of our lives – grief is a natural response, and it looks different for everyone. From outpourings of sadness or anger, to feeling shut down and closed off, to the countless variations in ...
Views: 32 - 10 Ways to Stress-Proof Your Health: Overcoming negative emotional energy can help you live a calmer, more peaceful life - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Dr. Bradley NelsonChronic stress puts our health at risk, damaging our body’s systems and contributing to irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, and other diseases and ailments. But there are ways we can disarm the harmful effects of stress naturally and holistically. At its root, stress is an ...
Views: 191 - Take Heart - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Rick HansonIt takes heart to live in even ordinary times. By “taking heart,” I mean several related things: Sensing your heart and chest Finding encouragement in what is good both around you and inside you Resting in your own warmth, compassion, and kindness; resting in the caring for you ...
Views: 15 - How A Gastric Sleeve Might Change Your Lift - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2019 from Charlie WrightWeight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, aims to dramatically affect a patient’s weight by surgical means. Obesity is a major health risk, and can have an extremely negative impact on a patient’s wellbeing in many other ways, from personal relationships to self-confidence. When an ...
Views: 31 - Simple Habits To Reduce Depression During Disability - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2019 from Tori UtleyWhen human beings face incidents then they do not only bear physical damage. The reason is Injuries often do more than just physical damage. Condition of your body changes along with your mental health. You can easily observe injured people start feeling frustrating or incomplete. However, ...
Views: 30 - When you stopped expecting too much from life did you actually become happier? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAt some point or the other in our life, we all must have experienced those times when nothing seems to be going right. No matter how huge amount of efforts we put in, no matter how good and best our intentions may be, we persistently continue to fail. Amidst such a scene, we get so angry and ...
Views: 32 - Chinese Astrology - Mind Your Qi, Find Your Luck - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Alvin YapE = MC2 Our emotion is equal to our thoughts which are within our power to change. The mind is the control centre of change and we are the embodiment of energy which gives us life and this energy is our life force. In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this life force is ...
Views: 39 - Am I qualified for emotional support animal? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamNowadays, emotional support animal is very popular among the people who have a mental disorder and it is proven to be effective actually. But when it comes to taking support from animal, the first question that comes to mind is that if you are qualified for it or not. If you have this ...
Views: 29 - 5 Important Tips to Prevent Alcoholism - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Alvina JenniferMost people drink alcohol to celebrate something or to release stress. But those who take a single drink a day can gradually start abusing alcohol, which can ultimately lead them to addiction. But the question is how to the alcohol abuse can be controlled and avoided? The obvious answer is to ...
Views: 141 - Mental Illness among Children – A Bad Behavior or a Serious Problem? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from insights careYes, you have read it right. It may not be a bad behavior of children, but it can be a mental illness. Hence, spotting various signs of mental illness among children has become an essential task for parents. Though, mental health disorders are common and bulging/rising at a high rate in young ...
Views: 45 - 4 Steps to Take Your Whole Life from Bleh to Spectacular - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Anica OaksMany people feel melancholy from time to time with thoughts that their life lacks purpose or excitement. You may simply go through the motions each day, and you could even look back and wonder what you have done with the last few years of your life. You understandably do not want to have ...
Views: 34 - Six Common Thinking Patterns that Feed Depression - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Scott SymingtonYour pattern of thinking—the thoughts you regularly invest in—has a big impact on your mood. Ever since the cognitive revolution of the 1950s and 1960s, it has been well established that certain reflexive ways of thinking about self and the world—sometimes referred to as “cognitive errors”—are a ...
Views: 85 - The Power of the Spirit to Shatter Our Trance and Heal - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Emmett MillerSpirituality is the process of distinguishing between the superficial and the essential. In our high-speed world there is only time for the superficial, (choose more current examples – the Kardashian’s, etc. the Honey Boo Boos, the Paris Hiltons, the Beavis and Buttheads. Instead of going to the ...
Views: 57 - How to Act With Purpose in the Midst of Struggle - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Scott SymingtonWe all struggle. It doesn’t matter who you are, how much money you have, or how good you look to the outside world. Life is hard—even painful sometimes. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, much of my work is helping people address internal struggles: anxiety, chronic worrying, ...
Views: 51(1 vote) - Boost your self-confidence with these 6 simple strategies - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Rizwan AmjedSelf-confidence is basically the opinion we have about ourselves. Sometimes we struggle with this, which can create problems in our lives. People usually have doubts about themselves. Having low self-esteem can make you weak internally. To survive in this society, you must build up your ...
Views: 58 - Accept It - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Rick HansonAs general clusters that each include a number of specific methods, my Top 5 types of practices (all tied for first place) are: Be mindful Love Take in the good Go green Open out The practices of “go green” helps you get out of the brain’s fight-or-flight, Reactive, “red ...
Views: 31 - 기술이 스포츠 베팅에서이기는 방법-이익을 두 배로 올리는 7 가지 방법 - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2019 from waqas ali ali스포츠 베팅에 얼마나 많은 돈을 썼는지 알고 있습니까? 많이! 통계청에 따르면, 성인의 3 분의 2가 올해도 확실히 내기를 할 것이고, 한 가구는 매년 온라인 도박에 평균 160 포인트를 소비한다고합니다. 스웨덴, 핀란드, 노르웨이의 GDP 이상입니다! 결국, 대부분의 자금은 초보자가 가장 많이 잃은 사람들을 찾는 자금보다 큽니다.더 읽어보기 https://i-m7.com/ 스포츠 게임은 무작위 던지기를 기반으로하지 않으며 활동의 규모로 인해 전 세계에 다른 게임을 퍼뜨린 북 메이커와 경쟁 한 적이 없습니다. 주식 ...
Views: 31 - Removing Emotional Blockages - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Zen BenefielObjective: Learn how to ‘let go’ and flow. What are emotional blockages? I think we can all answer that question with a variety of responses from our direct experience. How might we learn from them? Here I’ll present some interesting and possibly new points of view you may not have ...
Views: 59 - The Discipline of Letting Go - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Zen BenefielWe’ve all heard the phrase, ‘Let go and let God.’ Can you? Are you sure? Do we have to really work on recognizing and releasing our attachments to outcome? Usually we do; working through the frustrations of self-criticism along the way. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Oftentimes, we find ...
Views: 53 - How to Turn a Mega Failure into an Opportunity for Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Beau NelsonTo be human is to fail, but just knowing this to be true doesn’t necessarily make bouncing back from failure any easier— especially when you feel that you’ve blown it big time. Certain life events and situations can often be associated with this sense of having majorly failed: • a divorce or ...
Views: 67 - What do You do when you Need Inspiration and Peaceful Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanI choose the company of Gnani!!! Believe me, this is the LIVE source of inspiration and peaceful thoughts! Let me share with you this video at https://www.dadabhagwan.tv/Home/Video/Depression+in+Gujarati - it will help you understand what I am trying to say. Not sure if you follow this ...
Views: 50 - What Are the Best Questions to Ask a Drug Rehabilitation Center? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Susan ChubbsIt can be a difficult time when you are watching a loved one struggle with addiction, and now must search for a drug rehab center. This may not always be the easiest process, but there are some things you should consider asking the facility when you make contact. These types of questions can be ...
Views: 34(1 vote) - Truth About Hypnosis Part II - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe average person might think of hypnosis, based on what they've seen in entertaining stage shows, as a means to control other people. But that's a myth and hypnosis actually has many benefits most people aren't aware of. Hypnosis is defined by The American Heritage Science Dictionary as “A ...
Views: 63 - Relationship Between Intelligence And Psychology - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Marcella GrantOne of the factors that influence the speed and ability of a person to do a task or work is the intelligence factor. There are people who can do their work quickly and in a short time, there are also people who do their work slowly and take a long time. All that is determined by the level of ...
Views: 61 - The Most Powerful Medicine to Soothe a Rupture of Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Sheryl PaulLife moves along in flows and eddies. The more you attend to your inner world and heal the long-standing and deep-seated pain and trauma that live at the root of intrusive thoughts, the longer the stretches of eddies and the time you’ll stand amongst the reeds, flowing with the small moments of ...
Views: 49 - The Most Powerful Medicine to Soothe a Rupture of Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Sheryl PaulLife moves along in flows and eddies. The more you attend to your inner world and heal the long-standing and deep-seated pain and trauma that live at the root of intrusive thoughts, the longer the stretches of eddies and the time you’ll stand amongst the reeds, flowing with the small moments of ...
Views: 76 - The Most Powerful Medicine to Soothe a Rupture of Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Sheryl PaulLife moves along in flows and eddies. The more you attend to your inner world and heal the long-standing and deep-seated pain and trauma that live at the root of intrusive thoughts, the longer the stretches of eddies and the time you’ll stand amongst the reeds, flowing with the small moments of ...
Views: 60 - The Most Powerful Medicine to Soothe a Rupture of Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Sheryl PaulLife moves along in flows and eddies. The more you attend to your inner world and heal the long-standing and deep-seated pain and trauma that live at the root of intrusive thoughts, the longer the stretches of eddies and the time you’ll stand amongst the reeds, flowing with the small moments of ...
Views: 59 - Study Says Dads Have An Important Role To Play In Spouses Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Arash AsliSomewhere, at this very moment, there is a woman deep in the throes of maternal depression. A woman who has likely fulfilled her motherly tasks to a tee - feed the baby, changed the baby, clothed the baby, put the baby to sleep, but feels nothing through it all. Some, and most, really, ...
Views: 45 - Let Me Serve You The Most Elite Delicacy Our World Has To Offer - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiChoose knowledge, questions and action and depression will no longer feel comfortable with your company. What we watch daily is the dish that feeds our thoughts. Today, let me serve you with pride the most elite delicacy our world has to offer. For the last twenty years, something magical ...
Views: 52 - When someone asks me for advice, I only say the one thing I know - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiPhoto by Frame Harirak on Unsplash I won’t start my article with the overused phrases “Life sometimes can be difficult”, “Everyday life is overwhelming for everyone” and staff. Yes, it is. And sometimes this is really ok. Today we’ll speak about those days or periods when our brain or someone ...
Views: 46 - Everything You Need to Know About Bliss - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiThree years ago I was an empty cup. I used to think that art and music were overestimated and they didn’t add value to my time. Thank Earth they didn’t listen to what I said and they both saved my life in the end. In my new life, what I enjoy the most is listening to music while I am in motion. ...
Views: 51 - The Book that Will Make You Love Your Life Again In 2019 - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiLoving our lives is not always evitable. There are days when we hate almost everything around us, we can’t cope with our everyday routines and the demands of ourselves and others. Some days are only about blaming ourselves for the mistakes we have made and others to wonder whether we have made ...
Views: 58 - This is the tool you need to start over your life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiI don’t know many things in life but I know one thing for sure. There is a spark in our hearts, but there is a fear as well. Today’s world is overwhelming for all of us. We need to survive financially, emotionally, be dignified and strong. We need our daily jobs so as to pay these monsters that ...
Views: 47 - I won my life back when I got to the first root of the universe - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiHuman societies are far away from life Free creation is a common ability of the whole cosmos. It starts spontaneously, step by step by small creations, like molecules and can lead even to perfect shapes with intelligence and outstanding capabilities, like human beings. Spontaneity begins with ...
Views: 55 - Life begins at the 30's - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi Asvesti12 years ago I went to the bar one of the best friends used to work and sat for a beer. It was early in the afternoon, it was basically noon. My friend was very happy. It was his birthday. He turned 30 and he looked really excited. Photo by Adam Whitlock on Unsplash I was 18 years old then ...
Views: 56 - I disapeared for two years. Here is what I learned. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiTwo years ago I was the result of spontaneous and most of all, poor choices that lead my life to a very unpleasant edge. I didn’t use to value my time but most of all I didn’t value the quality upbringing that my parents gave me. Do not misunderstand me. When I say I didn’t give value my ...
Views: 54 - Perhaps this is how old people see their life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiThere is a village close to mine, with a very motivating story in my mind. This small place with only about 200 habitats, has managed to help me see life in a different point of view. Perhaps in the view, a person that has lived all the years that make a life complete can see. Someone who can ...
Views: 58 - How teaching kids helped me improve myself - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiEight years ago I started teaching English in private lessons for kids. It was a desperate attempt to earn my living and escape from my financial tragedy, as it was a trend for bosses not to pay, back then in Greece. I had been working in bad conditions for about four years since I was a ...
Views: 140 - How I cope with external decadence - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiI live in Greece. A difficult country for free thinkers and people that choose a rational way of thought and lifestyle. It was always this way, but the financial decline is like snow and when it melts it makes filthy things lying under it, shines bright like diamonds in the sun… I live in ...
Views: 54 - The story of the Rosebush in your body - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiThere is a myth (no there isn’t, but it must sound legendary), that inside our body, right below our heart, there is a rosebush, which is planted in us as soon as we are planted in our mother’s body. We come in this world with it, but not everyone keeps it alive till the end. When you are a ...
Views: 62 - How I Dealt with Financial Stress in a Healthy Way - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Jessie ConnorA couple of years ago, I started noticing that my health is not at its best. Aside from regular headaches and anxiety attacks that were more prominent and frequent than ever before, I noticed that my appetite was almost non-existent. Worried, of course, I scheduled an appointment with my GP. ...
Views: 86 - How do we Convince People that Happiness is a Self Creation? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHappiness is subjective, and it differs from person to person.Happiness is a feeling of contentment, pleasure or joy which is derived either from the people we love or from certain material items or favourable situations. This feeling of pleasure stems from the associated belief that links ...
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