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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Equine Affaire: That Can't Be A Thoroughbred! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockMy horse Lukas, an ex-racer and former rescue, and I are at the Equine Affaire in Pomona, California. We've been invited to join the "Thoroughbred Village" along with several non-profits to promote the breed. In case you're not familiar with racehorses, they tend to be rather high-strung, to say ...
Views: 1130 - When We Help Ourselves, We Help the Helpless - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my freshman year of high school, one of my closest friends suffered severely from a clinical depression that required both therapy and medication. Not only had she even attempted suicide, she was confronting the repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse by her former stepfather. It was ...
Views: 1130 - Physically Limited Individuals Seek Home Safety Modifications To Age In Place - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainIt is clear that as individuals age there is a physical limit to things that they can continue doing. Often they find it hard to give in to the fact that their bodies are aging and along with that their mobility and stability changes. Simple tasks that they used to take for granted become less ...
Views: 1123 - 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: 1122 - You Don’t Have To Be Alone to Enjoy an Assisted Living Residence - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingWhen it comes to looking into a retirement home or an assisted living residence one of the common misconceptions is that these are solely for widowers and those people living alone. While this may be the case in certain senior homes, there are certainly examples of those that allow couples to ...
Views: 1122 - I'm Sure I'm Terminally Unique - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from H. Les Brown"I just know I'm the only one in the world who feels this way!" Somehow, the feelings of guilt over your (real or imagined) failures, the confusion and fears that haunt you over decisions (big or small), the barely-controllable urges to run away or get drunk or high or just go wild, all conspire ...
Views: 1121 - A Goal Setting Guide - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kenneth Du PreezAlways try to get advice, and then confirm that advice else were, before making any decisions. Ask people, surf the INTERNET, go to libraries. Observe. It is difficult to always know the right thing to do. I think most people make a decision, and then commit to it. A friend of mine did a course ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - Ways You Can Improve Your Agility And Balance As You Age - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Karen SimpsonMany senior adults 65 years old and older have a serious fear of falling, which is highly justified as one in four senior adults will fall every year. These falls can lead to dangerous, even fatal, injuries. To help combat this danger, I’ve brought together several ways to effectively improve ...
Views: 1118 - Ravished by Midlife - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from H. Les BrownAs I was considering a title for this article, I wanted to find a verb that would express what's on the 'other side' of the midlife transition. I guess that I'm in quite a good mental state right now, because before I knew it, I had found the perfect word: ravished. It's a word that touches a ...
Views: 1117 - The Mystique of the New - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownThe year has changed . . . how about you? What changes are facing you in 2009? If you're a man in midlife, change has probably caught you like the incoming tide and is carrying you along with its often-understated power. Now, the question remains: what are you going to do about it? Your ...
Views: 1115 - Connection between Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Estimates that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and among that group 8.1 million cases are undiagnosed. With such high numbers diabetes prevention is on the forefront of health. We currently know and understand many causes of type 2 ...
Views: 1114 - The Quest For Perfection: Is The Grass Really Greener or Merely Shades of Grey? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from nancy traversToday’s society offers no shortage of sexual and erotic material that is easily accessible to interested consumers. More than ever, we are inundated with images, written words, and discussions of what sex is and what sex could be. Sexual fantasies exist in the minds of all of us, but finding ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Disappointment and Perspective - by Being disappointed is all about perspective. It took me a long time to realize this. I was under the impression that if someone did something I didn¡¯t like, or a situation evolved that I wasn¡¯t happy with, then I had the ¡°right¡± to be disappointed. Of course the disappointment always led to ...
Views: 1111 - The Broken Window - by Submitted on May 09, 2004 from Anand GhuryeThe Broken Window Concept says that the most tiny but visible part of your personality can be most effective improvement tool if you show that you care .In other words the God is in the details . This concept has come up from the neighborhoods of Chicago . In a house , a small broken window ...
Views: 1111 - Three Tips for Healthy Aging - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Johnny LowerySince aging will befall everyone, the best way to deal with it is to embrace it. These three tips will help you do just that. 1. Embrace yoga. This Eastern Oriental practice is essential to healthy aging. Why? Because it deals with inner peace and balance in life. In yoga, participants will ...
Views: 1110 - Senior Health Issues And How To Manage Them - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Jessica HoSenior Health Issues And How To Manage Them As you age, many things change with respect to your body and your health. These five common health issues are fairly prevalent among the senior population. Knowledge is power, and by learning more about them, you may be able to take steps to ...
Views: 1109 - Step out in comfort and style this season with Padders feelgoodfeet™ Autumn/Winter Wide Fit Footwear 2011 Collection - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Lucinda MerrimanAlthough we are still in the height of summer it’s not long until it’s time to start thinking about Autumn/Winter trends. Padders, the comfort footwear brand, renowned for its award-winning shoe design, makes choosing your next pair of shoes easy with the launch of its Autumn/Winter 2011 ...
Views: 1105 - The benefits of positive thinking - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Hassan DPositive thoughts can give internal peace, achievement, bettered relationships; improve your health, and give contentment and gratification. It may also facilitate the daily problems. So globally, the positive thoughts can make life look radiant and full of joy. Exploration shows the ...
Views: 1105 - How To Survive The Anguish of Your Partner's Affair - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from mia brownRejected. Compromised You never imagined it could happen to you.In your wildest nightmare you never imagained that all the love and trust you gave to your loved one could be betrayed.And now you're struggling to survive the agony of your partner's affair. Although it is a numbing reality, the ...
Views: 1102 - What Is the Difference Between Home Care and Nursing Care? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryMany people use the terms "home care" and "nursing care" interchangeably when referring to senior-citizen care, but the two types of assisted living are very different. Here's a brief clarification to help you distinguish between the two. Home Care A senior citizen that opts for home care ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - 5 Life-Changing Benefits of a Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2019 from Alex NickThe drug addicts struggling with drug or alcohol addiction usually feel ashamed when looking for a rehab clinic. But there is nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, you are taking a brave step for overcoming your addiction. From outpatient to an inpatient facility, there are so many benefits of ...
Views: 1100 - When Should You Change Your Mattress? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2018 from muller lukacsYou might not observe it but your mattress of 10 years could be the reason you wake up feeling tired and pain each morning. Or you could uncover that recently, you have been acquiring this intolerably scratchy bug assaults throughout your legs and back. Or you can admit to by yourself that ...
Views: 1099 - 6 Ways to Help Your Senior Retain His/Her Dignity with Independent Living - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Evan ThompsonLiving independently brings with it dignity, self-confidence, and a sense of fulfillment. Therefore, seniors who are able to live with little or no assistance with activities of daily living opt for independent living facilities. Research shows that seniors who are a part of senior living ...
Views: 1098 - How Much Are You Leaving Behind? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from H. Les BrownOne of the 'features' of entering into the midlife transition happens to be the dawning realization of just how tenuous our connection to this plane of existence really is. I fondly remember evenings as a student in Ottawa, Ontario spent at the Colonel Bye lounge enjoying the comedy of ...
Views: 1098 - What Do We Really Seek In Life? - by How many of us truly know what we seek in our lives? Do we confuse our desires and wants with our needs?
Are we really seeking that new home, job, car, boat, vacation (you may add anything you can imagine to this list)? Or are we seeking the "peace that passeth all understanding"?
We are ...
Views: 1095 - Who Says I’m too Old? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Carrie DinowAs a psychotherapist and a specialist in the field of mind-body fertility, I have counseled many women who have put off having children until they felt the time was right for them. They postponed marriage until they achieved financial security and found a partner they loved. They delayed ...
Views: 1094 - Seniors: How you can experience more intimacy as you age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA lot of things in your life have probably started to slow down as you’ve aged. Maybe your digestion isn’t as effective and running around isn’t as easy. These are to be expected as we grow old. But there’s one aspect in our life that can actually get better over the years and that’s intimacy ...
Views: 1093 - Hot Flashes May Be A Warning Sign Of THIS! - by Submitted on May 06, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=hot-flashes-may-be-a-warning-sign-of-this Women who frequently have hot flashes between the ages of 40 - 53 years may be more likely to have poor vascular function regardless of risk ...
Views: 1091 - Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Ellie - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen Murdock“Where’s Wendel?” asked Ellie as she entered the Adult Day Care Center where I work as a psychiatric nurse. The morning stream of over one hundred patients were arriving for a day of groups and socialization. “This way, please, Ellie, I said, and directed her out of the main hallway. She was ...
Views: 1089 - Suhagra – A pill that works wonders for men suffering from ED - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Kylie JenBeing diagnosed with Erectile Dysfunction can be life-shattering for men! It doesn’t only validate the doubts of impotency that has been challenging you for months now but also disturbs the self-confidence. Men associate erection with manhood, confidence, and the ability to live a fulfilling sex ...
Views: 1089 - Finding Your Ideal Place To Live - Part 2 - by Are you getting closer towards bridging the gap between where you are living and where you really want to live? After you think about the glories of moving, do you then experience waves of terror running down your spine? You are not alone! According to "A Quick Stress Test" by International ...
Views: 1088 - Hospital Accountability Is An Ideal (Not Always Reality) - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI have spent as little time as possible on the staff of hospitals. The interface between doctors and administrators has always seemed to be dominated by petty politics. People are interested in money, and secondary to that, some vague sort of reputation or power. A large and prestigious ...
Views: 1087 - Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyTake a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - 5 Telltale Signs You Need To Go To Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from karthik Krishnan KrishnanDrug rehabilitation centers have helped countless individuals win their battle against addiction. Receiving proper treatment is a necessary step for anybody who goes through a substance abuse problem. Yet many sufferers find themselves avoiding the formal care afforded by rehab centers. It’s ...
Views: 1085 - All You Need to Know Regarding CBD Oil - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Z N zubairCBD means cannabidiol oil. It is actually utilised to deal with distinct signs or symptoms even though its use is very controversial. There is also some confusion concerning how exactly the oil influences our bodies. The oil might have health Positive aspects and this kind of items that provide ...
Views: 1082 - Fibromyalgia symptoms in men and women, symptoms checklist, and tender points identified - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia symptoms can vary greatly and overlap with many other health conditions, which can make it much more difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia – especially because the underlying mechanisms still aren’t fully understood. Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific test for fibromyalgia, and ...
Views: 1081 - The Top Ten Things I Learned from Mister Rogers - by Fred Rogers has received virtually every major award in television and dozens of others from special-interest groups in education and early childhood, and he's one of my heroes. He makes everyone feel special and valued. Here are the top 10 things I learned from Mister Rogers:
1. "You can ...
Views: 1080 - Buy dihydrocodeine 30mg Prescription Facts - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2019 from Ibrahim CompanyBuy dihydrocodeine 30mg is just a really semi-synthetic opioid that's derived from based on produced from codeine. Its most commonly prescribed for the treatment of treating the treating mild to moderate pain. buy dihydrocodeine 30mg is also can also be can be effective at capable of with the ...
Views: 1079 - Change Your Partners, Dos-à-Dos - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from H. Les BrownWhen people think of the midlife transition, most often their minds go straight to the infamous midlife crisis and the radical changes that go along with it. People change their looks, they change their jobs and — way more than is necessary — they change partners. In fact, I ...
Views: 1079 - Discovering Your Brilliance - by How do you figure out what you were meant to do? How do you know what you're really good at? What can you do that makes you shine?
One obstacle most of us have is that we really don't know. People are quick to point out our weaknesses and most of us in childhood on onward were pushed toward ...
Views: 1079 - Sliding Downhill from Commitment to Denial - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownYou see all those fancy letters after my name? The 'MA' (at least one of them) is the result of my fascination with Western (Greek) philosophy. These ancient brilliant minds, after all, laid the foundation for our entire cultural perspective. What to us 'sophisticated' contemporary thinkers ...
Views: 1079 - The Only Way to Win the Battle of the Sexes - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from H. Les BrownHere's a double spoiler for you, first for the 1983 movie, War Games, then for this article: as the computer, Joshua, comments at the end of this picture: "A strange game. The only winning move is not to play." It works as well for global thermonuclear war as it does for the age-old conflict ...
Views: 1076 - Ways To Look After The Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Williams BistlineThe necessity of good and healthy eyes simply cannot be more overstated. They are really, as the adage goes, "windows to one's soul" and are therefore nature's greatest gift to humankind. It's seemingly impossible to picture out a single moment, leave alone one whole life, without them. ...
Views: 1075 - Get an affordable treatment for spinal at Spinal Stenosis Surgery Hospital in India - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaAlmost everyone experiences the problem with the low back pain at some point in life and the majority of them are treated by simply taking the medicines, however, some of them still need the Spinal Stenosis Surgery in India to get relief from the pain. Nowadays back pain has become a common ...
Views: 1074 - How Do I Avoid Thee? Let Me Count The Ways! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from H. Les BrownI think that one of the biggest differences between the way women approach the midlife transition and the way men do derives from the very strong tendency that men have toward avoidance of significant midlife issues. It's also one of the biggest dangers that men face going into midlife, because ...
Views: 1074 - To Chose or Excuse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyOne of the best things about being diagnosed with ADD is that you finally have an explanation for many of the challenges you experience in life. So this is why it's hard for me to get started and follow through! This is why it's hard for me to pay attention in meetings! This is why it's ...
Views: 1073 - What Do You Prize Most in Mid-life? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Craig NathansonThe big question: What’s really important? The message I deliver most to mid-life professionals is that a key ingredient of happiness is finding vocational passion. It’s finding the perfect alignment of interests and abilities that make going to work seem like it isn’t work at all. People who ...
Views: 1071 - Prostate enlargement - Treatment and Symptom Relief - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Fred Mace MaceBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, more commonly referred as prostate enlargement, is a fairly common condition in men. Prostate enlargement has not been linked to prostate cancer, and the treatment is generally effective. However, some of the symptoms of prostate enlargement can become ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - ADHD- Could You Have It? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Stacy WishnerSometimes I’ll see a patient who comes in complaining of having feelings like their mind is racing, they’re forgetful, distracted, have difficulty concentrating, lose patience with their jobs, or other projects. It may even occur to the point that they impulsively quit, are frequently ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Home Safety Modifications For Seniors - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainHome modifications is a fairly new concept that has come along with the incarnation of seniors choosing to stay living in their homes in place of moving to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Due to limitations that naturally occur as we age changes need to be made in order for needs ...
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