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I'd like to remind you about the function of hormones in the human body. Some people unfortunately underestimate their function and importance. Hormones are the chemical messengers that control the operation of all the body's systems. You could liken them to the way a television signal causes ... Views: 786
The forces of nature have caused immense destruction over the past twelve months. A tsunami devastated huge parts of S.E. Asia; hurricanes and subsequent floods inundated New Orleans, and most recently an earthquake wrecked people’s lives in Pakistan.
We may look for meaning in such events or ... Views: 786
To enhance the quality of a patient’s life, doctors are specializing in various new treatments and procedures. Thanks to the latest technology, the use of Cosmetic medicine has evolved dramatically. Now the general population is using the cosmetic surgery to their advantage, and this percentage ... Views: 784
For many men all over the world, sexual disorders are inescapable and impending doom that they will face at some point in their lives. In fact, medical experts suggest that almost every man will encounter some form of sexual dysfunction at some point in their lives with the majority of men ... Views: 782
Unpleasant surprises don't necessarily have to be a necessary part of the process of midlife transition. 'Shock and awe' may have have some usefulness in military operations, but they clearly don't belong in a well-managed life. Although it's impossible to predict all the eventualities of ... Views: 781
If you want to begin managing, but aren’t guaranteed exactly where to start, this is a great position to start out. Amanda Brooks is really a certified personal coach and managing mentor, and she or he’s below that will help you every step of just how.
Over the site, a panel of experts ... Views: 780
At the beginning of this year I chose my context for the year as being health and well being.
I chose this context because I was very tired and had been working very hard pushing myself to finish what I had started.
In 2007 I had been travelling overseas for long periods to support our clients ... Views: 778
A little over a month ago, I had one of those 'milestone' birthdays . . . you know the kind . . . they're the ones that end in a '0'. It didn't bother me too much this time. Actually, I felt rather good about reaching that age at a time when people are saying, "You're kidding! You're that old?" ... Views: 774
P is for Perfect: Purpose
What is life about? How will you make a difference in the world? Your purpose drives your behavior and can provide you with daily energy and happiness. What is the purpose of your life? Think deeply about where you most want to make a contribution in the world.
Does ... Views: 773
Quality time is sensual time. It can't be achieved in front of the TV, watching something together. Shut off the idiot box and talk with one another. Go out to a restaurant and watch the other people, guessing which ones are married and which are single. It's can be fun to get a conversation ... Views: 772
Diabetic neuropathy is severe nerve damage that affects your feet, blood vessels, urinary system, and other important organs. It’s caused by high blood sugar levels. People suffering from diabetes, especially those who have had diabetes for over 25 years, are at higher risk of nerve damage. ... Views: 772
Acts of service are simply things you do for your partner. You're not doing it to suck up to them, you're doing it because you want to. Simple things like taking the lead on a file and writing an agenda for a meeting before your partner has to. Making the deposit. Cleaning the executive ... Views: 771
What contribution do you want to make?
What exactly do you want to contribute to most now? What issues concern you the most? Where do you feel your natural gifts and talents can make the most difference in the world? Do you want to help children learn, feed the elderly, or help others with ... Views: 771
The French have the perfect word for it: ennui. It means 'boredom' but it also means so much more. The dictionary defines the word as meaning, "Listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest." I could add 'restless', 'irritable', and 'discontent.' The French term is also the ... Views: 770
As we move from Summer to Autumn, I notice that it is the most difficult seasonal transition for me. It's not about Autumn itself, but about the 'letting go' of my favorite season (Summer), which I never want to do. Ironically, the gift of the 'letting go' is one of the primary hallmarks of ... Views: 769
It’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body.
Hearing loss, as of yet, ... Views: 766
Ko-Ko.
Are you old enough to marry, do you think?
Won't you wait till you are eighty in the shade?
There's a fascination frantic
In a ruin that's romantic;
Do you think you are sufficiently decayed?
Katisha.
To the matter that you mention
... Views: 765
Here is how our physical world works. When we wish for something, that energy goes out into the world and every suitable person around us is given the opportunity to make it happen. The one who follows his intuition and provides our wish, goes through a kind of metamorphosis, because of this ... Views: 765
Take a second to look at your feet and legs. How do they look? Do they appear to be swollen? If so, does this happen often? Swollen feet and legs are often overlooked as symptoms because we associate them with aging. But ignoring swelling could be detrimental to your health.
Diagnosing ... Views: 763
Whenever we experience any kind of dis-ease within our mind/body system, there is the illusion that we are out of control. The very fact that we are experiencing something different to the general populus, that being our friends, family and work colleagues creates and compounds the evidence we ... Views: 762
On paper, it seems obvious that people should plan for a major shift in perspective that should occur just about the time they settle in to their relationships, their careers and their sense of personal achievement and well=being. That's all very fine to speculate about before the fact. Yet, a ... Views: 762
Some important things to consider about the habits we want to change:
~~habits are difficult to change and yet they can be changed
~~sometimes its best to take major steps and change a habit (i.e. either you're a smoker or not smoking)
~~many times making "adjustments" works best (i.e. you ... Views: 761
Now that you’re older you’re probably noticing a few more aches and pains. These aches and pains can make completing everyday tasks more difficult. If you’ve noticed that when you’re walking your heel in particular is causing you pain, it’s probably plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is the ... Views: 761
Once upon a time, there was a man. Although he was still young, he was an extraordinary man in many ways. Yet, in spite of his many talents and successes, he was very much like the other men of his age: he didn't want to hear bad news. So, he did the same things he saw all the other men around ... Views: 761
In case you're among the .001% of the population who might not have noticed (who knows? perhaps you've been in a coma for the past six months), the world's financial institutions are in meltdown. Commentators the world over are using the term 'unprecedented' to describe what's happening. That ... Views: 760
Every year is a good year for mattresses. Regardless of the month or the season, people are going to buy the best mattress whenever they need to. The year 2018 was a good one for the mattress industry, and the good run is likely to continue in 2019 because the mattress industry is constantly ... Views: 759
Last time I introduced you to the first of my Recipes for Inner Peace from the book of that name. The first Recipe is Listening Power. Now let’s look at the second recipe called Learning from Experience. In the book Jenny is developing a new relationship. She badly wants it to work but is ... Views: 757
Look at the big picture of your life
This can be hard to do. The daily pressures of a thankless job, a demanding commute, and mounting bills all lead to stress. Worst of all is the nagging feeling that your life is out of your control, and slowly slipping away.
I don’t have time to ... Views: 757
The invitations have started arriving, the lights are going up, the stores are playing Christmas music and people appear to be bracing themselves for family reunions. There is an air of unreality about all this: a case of people seeming to try too hard, of going through the motions without ... Views: 755
"Nothing's certain but death and taxes," they say. I have to ask, "What's so certain about death and taxes?" The only certitude that we really have is that stuff will happen: some of it enjoyable, some of it painful, some of it avoidable, most of it not. There's an aspect of midlife that becomes ... Views: 755
As you read this I will be miles away from home, enjoying a reunion with my daughter and family and friends in England, after which Nicole and I will be flying to Rome and spending twelve days cruising in the Mediterranean. This is not meant to make you envious. The trip is my retirement. After ... Views: 753
Life After A Stroke: Brain Regeneration & Healing
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. The heart and brain are largely reliant on each other to maintain the functionality of the human body. The brain controls most of the body’s range of capabilities and nerve ... Views: 751
The benign prostatic hyperplasia – also known as the prostate gland enlargement – occurs when cells of the prostate gland start to multiply. The prostate enlargement causes urinary blockage, limiting the flow of urine by squeezing the urethra. In all of dr. Samadi’s experience with men suffering ... Views: 751
This quick course in creativity is designed to give you a platform to stand on as we look at the various ways you can handle home, social and workplace situations, job-search details and career-path decisions.
Let's examine what creativity might look like. Here are
some of the ways in which ... Views: 745
I am a very fortunate guy . . . I really should say that I'm extremely blessed. I live in a modest but lovely home in a summer resort one mile from a beautiful beach. I'm have a relationship that's stable and loving with a level of communication and mutual appreciation and understanding that's ... Views: 743
There is not much I can add to the images we are inundated nearly ad nauseam. They are powerful and they are important. We have a new America as of September 11, 2001 due largely to the coverage by the media of an event that happened far from most Americans individual homes. In recent history we ... Views: 741
There are (among other things) at least two features that we guys are famous for: not asking for directions, and never reading the instructions before assembling a new 'toy'. That describes me fairly well. I remember driving through the maze of streets in Salerno, Italy, trying to get to the ... Views: 740
Getting older is spontaneous and unavoidable. Old age people tend to get dependent on so many things on the family. The efficiency, physical strength, and in some cases the thinking ability decrease.
Keeping yourself healthy not only can save you from terrible diseases but also reduce your ... Views: 740
Nobody likes to stay at a hospital for a prolonged period of time. Though hospitals have all the amenities, the feeling of being hospitalized is itself a trauma for the diseased. There are situations like post-operative care, the ongoing medical condition which doesn't need a person to be in a ... Views: 737
If you are a senior, then you can benefit greatly from exercise. Research shows that staying fit while aging helps you live longer. Regular exercise helps maintain range of motion and flexibility resulting in fewer falls. It also helps to prevent heart attacks and many other health ... Views: 735
In the old age it, is very difficult to move around and lead a normal life. All the members of the house have to go for outing but because of the elderly people in the house you feel the restriction as they cannot move freely from one place to another. Also same is the case with the member who ... Views: 734
Reflexology focuses on various areas and points on your feet that connect to parts of your body. Applying pressure to these areas can help restore balance in your body. Reflexologists normally treat their clients feet in order to help them with a range of health issues. However, some ... Views: 734
This month I am making a special offer, in preparation for the launch of three new projects that will be coming on track over the next few months.
The first project is the publication of my next book, title under wraps so far (until I decide what it is!). The theme of the book is recipes for ... Views: 733
How do you define success?
If you are like most people, your definition of success is based on external factors. A nice house, perfect children, a trophy wife or husband, nice vacations, lots of material things, and of course, a great big salary.
What price will you pay for external ... Views: 732
NDIS Community Participation Support in Perth, WA
People with disability should also be able to engage with their community like every other individual in their daily life. Our NDIS Community Participation Service Perth, Western Australia, helps people with disability to lead a life with ... Views: 732
As we grow older, the likelihood of problems affecting our eyes and vision greatly increases.
Some may cause redness or irritation, prompting you to urgently book a checkup at your local optometrist.
However some conditions, even serious ones, don’t have obvious symptoms. For this reason, ... Views: 732
You know what they say: "Time and tide wait for no man." And, you know, they're right. Time's up, guys! Tide's gone out, and there's not enough water left to float your boat. For the past four months, I've been focusing my energies on addressing the single most critical time in a person's life ... Views: 731
You know, there's one thing I can say for being an expert in midlife: when an emotional crisis sneaks up from behind you and pounces on your back, you know the material well enough that you can identify the beast before it takes too bad of a bite out of you. Even if you can't figure out in the ... Views: 730
Well, with increasing the signs of stress in their daily lives, most people suffer from significant negative health risks. Again, due to severe and high-stress levels, most people experience sleep deprivation and other lifestyle challenges too. For instance, studies show signs in daily life that ... Views: 730
The way we have come to perceive masculinity in today’s world is rather distorted for many different reasons. In order for men to be considered manly, there are many stereotypes and behaviors that they are expected to conform to and exhibit. A few examples of these warped perceptions of ... Views: 729