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How much do you value your own dental health? Oral pain is a great motivator and chances are that if you are experiencing tooth aches or embarrassed about the appearance of your teeth, you will put much more weight into keeping you orally healthy. Don’t take your dental health for granted if you are not yet feeling the pain. You might not experience it today, but neglecting oral care could lead to serious problems like gum disease. Let’s assume you may have already developed

Scientific inquiry, research investigation, "finding out," and the like, all have their beginnings in the explorativeness of the child, a neotenous trait of supreme value, which is a never-failing mark of the active mind and the youthful spirit." (Ashley Montagu, _Growing Young_) I have been ...

I started going to Toastmasters -- a place for people to practice their speaking and communication skills. The first time I spoke I became painfully aware of my use of the filler word UM because, every time you say UM, someone clicks a clicker. Let me just tell you I was ready to ring the ...

At first you may be led to believe that diet soft drinks are a healthier alte ative to those containing sugar. You are told that it saves you the 140-plus calories that are found in a sugary soft drink. So it well may seem a logical choice. However you are being fooled, this is a combined chemical cocktail with a double sword that will lead to disaster. You can still satisfy your urge for something sweet, whilst cutting back on your calorie intake.

If you are like many people, you may have had an inner response to the title of this column. "Energy medicine" is an emotionally loaded term that encompasses everything from the most extreme woo-woo to commonly accepted practices, like Therapeutic Touch. But there is a scientific basis for energy medicine. rn rnConsider this. The human body is made up of molecules. These molecules are made up of atoms. Physicists tell us that these atoms are not still; they are constantly pul

In this post I am going to give you some simple strategies for Rising Above the Feeling of Burnout: You are feeling worn out, jaded as if what is there for you in life? So let's look at what you can do to rise above this and feel human again:

Lowering your Risk of Cancer There always seems to be some research on the horizon to “Cure” cancer which is interesting because apart from the fact that there are a myriad of causes of cancer being from diet, medication, oral contraceptives, hormone medications, drugs, emotional stress & excessive drinking of alcohol, just to name a few. Plus the fact that no health practitioner is allowed to make a statement as such it would then seem an impossibility to have a “Cure” for Cancer. So let’s look at what are some of the areas that will cause or trigger cancer:r

Welcome back to Week 5: Let’s Get Active – I will introduce you to some examples of how to get Active Some of them being Passive & Relaxing to Support your Nervous System Whilst Others being stimulating to Support Your Heart and Circulation Implementing Daily Exercise is Vital for a Balanced, Healthy Life No matter your age or level of fitness, implementing these activities will keep you in great physical shape whilst helping to prevent disease See below a choice of activities that you can include into your daily routine.

From the moment your baby’s first teeth erupt, they need to be cared for. At every stage of a child’s growth, good oral hygiene can and should be encouraged. However, given that children’s physical systems are more vital and reactive than those of adults, parents need to be especially prudent about the dental decisions they make for their children. These dental choices can have an impact for years to come.

Summer Solstice - that marvelous time of the year where there is more light and more fire than any other time. Summer Solstice is the time when we can work and play longer. The Universe is also working and playing with us longer. We come in out of the cold in many places and get to take layers of clothing OFF. We are getting exposed. The cleansing is taking place by fire. Now is the time to do group fire rituals. Time to pierce the payers of the seen to meet the unseen. Let the heat of the desert crack you open.

Mothers are such a touchy subject. I know from having one, from being one, and observing all the dances play out with us as a race and our mothers. I want to give some tips that have brought wisdom into my life with my mother and as a mother.

Everything that we think or do is about habit forming. Some of these habits can be good and some of them not so good, even destructive. So if they are not so good, destructive and are going to not give us a great outcome why do we continue? It is said to be FEAR, being afraid to change what will people think? What will happen to me?The pain of changing may well seem to our way the pain of staying doing those destructive habits. So it is about asking ourselves different questions because the change in itself is not the difficulty but the decision to change.

Do you view the annual resolution challenge as a reason to move ahead--or a reason to punish yourself for being a serial nonachiever? Please stop beating yourself up. Instead of attacking or blaming, turn your energy to action. How? You can break the cycle of anticipation and disappointment by identifying what went wrong and using that knowledge to forge a new plan. My 3Rs technique--Recognize, Reframe, Reclaim--can help you do that.

A good indication to your overall health is shown in your finge ails. This is why when you go into hospital for an operation, you have to remove any nail polish. There are many signs that show up in the nails that will signify systemic problems within your body, also a great indication as to any skin problems you may be suffering. You can use your finge ails a little like a weather barometer. By paying attention to anything that has suddenly occurred that is different on or around your finge ails or toenails may be a vital key to managing your health.

The eastern mindset on healing is circular and multi-dimensional. The goal is to see the bigger picture of health. To treat the body, mind, and spirit as an inseparable whole. Eastern healing is based on the balancing of energy within the body. This includes the meridians, which flow like rivers and streams of energy throughout the body, connecting all the parts and pieces as well as the vortexes of energy known as the chakras. The different aspects of energy within us are known as the three treasures; Ki, Jing and Shen.

Colonic Health in Your Hands - Holly E. Mullin It is said that all states of dis-ease begins and ends in the colon. The colon has been coined “the second brain”, however the function of the colon is such, that as a purely feeling organ, as opposed to a thinking organ, it has a much more important role in the experiences of our lives. The state of health of your digestion is therefore a true measure of how you "feel" even if you "think" you are well.

When fitting exercise into a weight loss regimen, one of the biggest pitfalls is usually soreness or injury from doing too much too fast. This leads many of us to fall off the fitness bandwagon right when we are beginning to solidify real life changes into our routines. To ease soreness and ...

As I was sitting in my room having some quiet time this weekend this came to me. I am listening to construction that is happening right next door and down the block. As I sat thinking about the process of building the house spirit moved in and began speaking to me. Having been married to a contractor for a number of years it began to make total sense to me.r

Everyone is stressed out most of the time. Between work, family and social pressures, Managing stress can be hard to do. Your anxious thoughts bring about negative emotions that cause your brain to release certain hormones which can all negatively impact our weight. All this anxiety brought ...

I hope you're feeling in tip-top mental and physical health today. No? Do you... - feel exhausted in the morning even though you slept enough?rn - seem nervous, lightheaded, or overwhelmed much of the time?rn - crave salty or sweet foods and have extra weight, especially abdominal fat?rn - feel achy or have a hard time bouncing back from an illness?rn - experience low moods and sex drive? If those symptoms sound familiar, you may be showing signs of adrenal fatigue.

We are ringing in the New Year with a widely broadcast wake-up call. Obesity is now the largest health threat to Americans. Over the last 15 years, the percentage of obese adults has increased by 85 percent. In order to lose weight and toxic baggage, we need to purge our body, mind and environment of toxins. Let`s detox! A detox program is a short-term diet that helps eliminate these environmental and dietary toxins from your system. Everybody`s doing it! On both sides of the Atlantic, detoxing is not only in, it is an integral component of maintaining good health. In London, Dr.

It is often asked of me during my years of supporting people with weight loss and weight management - Do I need to count calories? If I consume less calories will this slow down my metabolism? This is not necessarily true, if you have been overconsuming calories by eating highly processed, high fat and sugar laden foods.

You Can Eat Out while not breaking your Healthy Habits Eating out is an important part of our social health and balance so I don’t want you to cringe at the thought of being asked out to dinner, lunch or even breakfast , so here is the way that you can have your healthy eating as well as a healthy social life.

6 Amazing Reasons Sleep is great for Skin Health Sleep for Beauty is not just a Myth A good night's sleep can mean good skin health because when you’re sleep-deprived, your body makes more of the stress hormone cortisol. Elevated levels of cortisol can lead to increased stress and inflammation in the body, hurting your skin’s quality.

Chances are you've heard about detoxification in the media, in health food stores, or from people you know. "Going on detox" is all the rage. Consumers are bombarded with information and product marketing that make detoxification seem like a radical process. Here's the truth: A healthful detox approach is neither extreme nor harsh. Ideally, detox merely optimizes working conditions for your internal systems, smoothing the way for your body to eliminate the wastes and irritants that have built up. After a successful detox program, my patients often report - increased energyr

"Seaweed is cooling, descends and enters the kidneys and is very beneficial in the winter." As you read through my website or if you've ever received treatment from a Chinese medicine (CM) practitioner you are likely to run across many phrases like this. At first, the energetics of foods may sound a bit confusing, but it's really quite logical once you get the hang of it. Once you do, you can easily shift your diet depending on your needs, so let's delve.

Welcome to Week 3- Overcoming Obstacles – Overcoming Obstacles Featured imageDuring this week we are going to have a look at removing obstacles that may prevent or delay your success So Why Do this?

You've finished your evaluation with a LASIK surgeon and set the date for your laser eye surgery- it's almost go time! But, to be honest, there's a small part of you that's a little nervous about what comes after the procedure is complete. Don't worry- the odds are good that the estimated 10 million Americans who have undergone LASIK treatment over the past two decades had the same little worries and fears! We're here to let you know what you can expect in the hours, days, we

Nurturing and Caring for One's Self is a Major component is helping us to manage stress in ways that are constructive and supportive of our health and well being. Stress as I regularly mention in my articles and blogs is something that we cannot and are not able to totally avoid. Stress is something that needs to be recognized, also the triggers and how we can learn to identify these triggers. Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors, so as to act in a fight or flight manner.

The last decade has been one of growth and change for me as I've pursued a path to greater well-being. I know firsthand that today's busy lifestyles can often cause us to mix up our priorities and loose that sense of wellbeing. Along the journey I have found that each of us is blessed with an ...

I remember as a kid going to the fruit and vegetable shop with my Mum and we would pick out the best looking fruit and vegetables. I guess because they were supposed to be the best for quality. Well that may well have been true back then when we knew that fruit and vegetables, firstly were grown all withi Australia and secondly were pretty much straight from the grower, free from toxic chemicals and poisons.

Heart Disease is fast becoming the Most Common Disease for this century. It is scary, emotional and can be debilitating if you don't know how to best support your heart in becoming as healthy and strong as possible. In this article I am going to share with you from both personal and professional experience - How to Live the Best Life Possible after being diagnosed with Heart Disease

Get healthier in one day. Sound impossible? While you can't totally make over your health in 24 hours, taking one step today will make a huge difference in attaining so many goals: energy, focus, less pain, feeling youthful, and reaching a healthy weight, to name a few. What's the catch? There's none. The key is to take a single, positive step today. Easy steps are good, too, because they are sustainable. Your one small choice opens the door to many results you might not have even expected, so be prepared to witness ripple effects.

Don't let another year of weight-loss resolutions pass you by. Here are some easy-to-implement steps to ensure you lose the weight you don't want forever. This isn't a quick fix or instant remedy, and it will take a couple weeks to see results. Once you start on the plan, you will feel better almost instantly and the success of dropping that unwanted weight will have you shopping for thin clothes soon.

Today I’d like to tell you about a super star plant food that very few people have even heard about. Here are just a few of the healthy facts about this food I’d like to share with you. 1. It’s high in fiber, vitamins and minerals 2. It contains complete high-quality protein 3. It’s a healthy starch that gives you sustained energy by having a low glycemic index so you won’t have crazy sugar highs followed by dangerous blood sugar dips 4. It’s gluten free so almost anyone can eat it

We have always heard the cliché ‘No one is perfect’ as each of us have certain flaws within ourselves. Some of us are surrounded by negativity while others are surrounded by a sense of false ego. Some are depressed while some fail to judge their own skills and abilities. In some cases we are even aware of the flaws that exist within us but we do little to get over them. To live a happy and fruitful life it is important that we always aim for self-improvement. This can help us in different sphere of life – professionally, wealth wise and in terms of our relationships.

Dukkah, you may well say what is this and why is it good for me to eat. Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment including a mixture of various nuts, seeds and spices. It makes a great introduction to the evening meal served with olive oil and stoneground or sough dough bread. A wonderful accompliment to soup in the winter months. It can also be used as a crusty topping to vegetable bakes or as a coating to your favourite meat. The health benefits of Dukkah are that it is a great source of healthy protein, aids digestion, balances sugar levels with the herbs and spices used. Recipe

Folate (known as folic acid when added to foods) is a B-group vitamin found in a variety of foods. Folic acid helps protect against neural tube defects in the developing foetus, so it is important for pregnant women to make sure that they are receiving enough of this important vitamin.

Let’s take a closer look at how nDistance Phone Sessions work…nnWith over 20 years of experience in Mind and Body Healing, nI use sophisticated programs to explore how and why symptoms occur.nnIf we internalize, deny or disconnect from our life experience, it often shows up as emotional or physical symptoms. nOften, this begins in the emotional energy field. nnIn the basic sense, this is where colds, flu and immune susceptibility begin. Children have a strong and vibrant

Tons of ink in the literature of the Personal Development, Self Growth genre is dedicated to the problem, analysis and solution for time management. From prioritizing and scheduling to accountability measures, countless publications have weighed in on the fruit that awaits all who sow the time management seed. I really don’t think time can be managed. Not unless we have the power to stop the heavenly bodies from moving in their orbits and the seasons from changing.r

nWhile Republicans and Democrats fight over rising health care costs, science offers a solution—is anybody listening?nnIncidence rates for illness in the U.S., especially stress-related illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis, are skyrocketing. About a third of us will suffer from depression during our lifetimes and suicide rates are rising. Fifty-four percent of Americans are concerned about stress – the number one health nemesis of working adults, i

You may be fooled into thinking all carbohydrates are equal, well like with most things unfortunately they are not. There are distinctively two forms of carbohydrates: Refined carbohydrates these are also known as Simple carbohydrates and Complex Carbohydrates Yes you are right your body needs carbohydrates to provide glucose for it to function properly, however it needs the right carbohydrates. However as the names suggest the Refined or Simple carbohydrates are the ones that cause the problems: How Refined/Simple Carbohydrates damage our Health:

There are thousands and thousands of children who under perform in school. As one who did not speak until I was almost five years old and who struggled in elementary school, I empathize with children who have learning difficulties.

Bad Things Happen to Good People I have learnt in my lifetime that very few people, in fact any escape without some form of tragedy/tragedies happening in their life. In may be with their spouse, children, relatives, friends, finances and so forth. It is life but how these tragedies affect us is up to how we cope with these tragedies. But I think in order for us to cope we need to be kind to ourselves. There is a high probability that during your life people you know and care about will be going through tragic moments.

MYTH #1 ) ¡§If you sleep longer, you'll be more awake and have more energy in your life¡¨nnTRUTH: Sleeping Longer ROBS You of Energy and Damages your Sleeping System.nnThere are several reasons why sleeping longer damages your sleep system. What most people don't know is that there is a very important element of your inner sleep clock which is prior wakefulness. When you sleep longer you limit your prior wakefulness which puts stress on a number of other factors such us y

When it comes to getting results in your business or personal life, it takes thought and action of thought. A thought can inspire what if? Which leads to I wonder, which can either physically motivate you into action and physically manifest the thought, or allow that little voice to talk you out of acting on a potential great idea.

Have you ever seen pictures of children with extremely bowed legs? It is a condition called rickets and it’s from low levels of vitami D, causing the bones to become soft and weak. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health. It helps your body keep a good balance of calcium and phosphate in the blood. With low vitami D levels, children can develop rickets and adults can develop osteomalacia, a condition in which weak bones cause bone pain, fractures, and muscle weakness.

Holistic practices are creating a lot of buzz these days. This form of healing concentrates on preventing ailments and maintains health, considering health as the right balance of a body’s system which includes physical, mental and spiritual. The term holistic has been derived from a word holism that indicates state of wholeness. Jacques Tombazian is master of holistic healing whose different healing products in Canada are highly popular.

Keys to Building Positive Relationships & Letting Go of Painful Experiencesr Have you ever wondered why relationships are so hard, and why they can feel so blissful in one moment and so frustrating in the next? Have you ever asked yourself things like: • Who am I and How did I get to be who I am? • What do I Truly want from Life? • Why isn't my Life Changing? • Why isn't my Partner, Friends, Children or Life Changing? • Why do I always get into arguments? Especially with the People I Love: • Am I choosing the wrong people or is there something I should do differently?r

The time near the beginning of a new calendar year often brings mixed feelings. People may review their life over the past year and vow to improve it for the next. Changes in diet, exercise, work situations, and relationships may be considered. This current year of 2015 asked us to look at subconscious and conscious patterns and behaviors that hindered us from progressing forward. We were given opportunities to shed layers and situations that no longer supported us.