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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- An Overview of Degenerative Disc Disease - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Jason KnapfelWhile it is referred to as a disease, in reality degenerative disc disease is simply the description of the changes your spinal discs go through in the aging process. Also sometimes referred to as arthritis of the back, DDD happens when the soft, compressible spinal discs start to lose fluid, ...
Views: 1415 - The Four Pillars of Immunity in Children in India - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from Gaurav GautamChildren are especially vulnerable to cold, flus and other sickness bugs as their immune system hasn’t fully developed yet. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. This article, written with the help of experts at the paediatrics hospital in Gurgaon defines the four pillars of ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - 4 Ways Assisted Living Has Evolved and Blossomed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Anica OaksWhen many people think about elderly care, they automatically assume that all facilities are like institutionalized nursing homes. While dependent patients may require the additional attention that elders at a nursing home receive, this type of setting was deemed no longer acceptable to the ...
Views: 1412 - Why have a Nurse Attorney mediate your Elder Care issue? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Allan BaronAdult children/siblings often find themselves responsible for their parents care. As parents of adult children age or become faced with disabling conditions, many questions inevitably arise including who will manage their finances, who will take care of them physically and should they remain in ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Diversions, Distractions, and Drama - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownI keep asking the same sorts of questions whenever I write: "How's 2009 working out for you?" If you're a 'boomer, you're in or beyond midlife, and what's going on in the world markets today are doubtless having a really negative impact on you, your family, and — evidently — your plans. Chances ...
Views: 1411 - What Is Home Care? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryYou are in a situation where the hospital has done their job, but you still need outside care. In this situation a person can receive the care they need at home with the assistance of Arlington Home Care. There is a wide range of home care situations ranging from supportive care to more critical ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - RAISING A PARENT - “Congratulations…It’s a girl!” - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Jill Interland PressOver the years, many people have asked why the title of my book is Raising A Parent-A “How To” Guide to Survival? So, in case you too are wondering, let me explain with the following story. The day we left the hospital, I took the “mandatory” wheelchair ride to the car. You were allowed to hold ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - How Do You See Things? - by Most of us see circumstances through our own biased perceptions. We see them based on our beliefs and experiences. No two people will see the same event in the same manner.
Proof of this lies in the fact you can take statements concerning an accident from 20 people and none of the versions ...
Views: 1402 - Surrogacy Questions Answered - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Solomon DaviesIf you were interested in having a child through a surrogate mother but wanted more information on the costs, procedures and legal issues, then you’ve come to the right place. Our experts have answered a whole bunch of questions with regard to surrogacy and hiring surrogate services from ...
Views: 1401 - What Two-Letter Word Terrifies Your BRAIN? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What is the Two-Letter Word that Your Brain Considers a Threat to Your ‘Survival’? • 1. “It took the invention (1999) of the fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery) to show your Brain changes for the ‘worse’ - when it Sees, Hears or even reads the word: No!” • 2. “That’s the ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - What is Menstrual Cups Made From? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Maria DianaPeriod is a topic which most people shy away from talking about, but due to the efforts of women from every walk of life and even men, slowly this taboo is lifting. And with the veil lifting up on periods, the comeback of menstrual cups seemed right. Do you know The global Menstrual Cup ...
Views: 1398 - Tracking Intimacy: Getting Close to Your Partner - by Do your relationships feel stale? Are you wondering where "intimacy" is hibernating? Are you experiencing the "blahs" when you should feel engaged, engrossed and connected? The sparkle may have fizzled or been stillborn. Now, your feelings of closeness may be hitchhiking towards the hills. ...
Views: 1396 - Importance of Safety in Male Enhancement Options - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Nitesh PandeyDisadvantage of surgery for male penis enhancement You must be aware of the side effects possible in the surgeries before taking a final step for a male enhancement surgery because it will be you who will lose at the end if anything goes wrong. If anything goes wrong then you cannot file an ...
Views: 1391 - Gaining Weight Might Not Be So Bad If It Weren't for Gravity! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from William DiedrichIt's true. If it weren't for gravity, you might not notice so much when you gain weight. During the past couple of months I noticed that I had gained about ten pounds this year. And ten pounds the year before! My waist size didn't increase in my pants--I just started wearing my pants a little ...
Views: 1387 - Ensuring You Have The Coverage You Need - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainPurchasing health care coverage is one of the most daunting tasks. Navigating through health insurance companies, choosing coverage and ensure you have received the best coverage at the best price, with the best service. This is all a bit overwhelming. It doesn’t get any easier dealing with ...
Views: 1386 - How Can Exercise Benefit Older Adults? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Johnny LoweryOlder people sometimes mistakenly feel that exercise has little benefit for them. They assume that because they have gotten on in years, and haven't been active for some time, that exercise really wouldn't do them any good. That is false; something as simple as taking a walk or starting a ...
Views: 1385 - Shedding off belly fat via fitness treadmill machine - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Charles OngSome individuals will advise you that getting rid of abdominal fat is one of the hardest obstacles in fat-shedding efforts. There’s reality in this. Examining yourself in the mirror prior to slipping into your working dresses in the morning, a bothersome thought of “how come it’s not ever going ...
Views: 1382 - The Importance Of Knowing Old - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Natalie Tucker MillerHer hair was disheveled, which was unusual for her. The mini stroke she’d suffered after the sudden death of her longtime friend (right at the breakfast table. Put her head down and BOOM. Transitioned into whatever awaits us upon death with nary a peep) was evident in her slowed speech and ...
Views: 1379 - Tinnitus Relief and Tinnitus Maskers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Adrian FeatherstoneLiving a normal life with the sounds of tinnitus constantly ringing in your ears would seem an impossibility to most tinnitus sufferers. Unlike the way it is for those without tinnitus, there is no escaping the noise by perhaps going and sitting in a quiet room or wearing noise reduction ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Benefits of Walking Sticks for Hiking - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Tristan BenetteThe terms canes and walking sticks are often used interchangeably. Canes are used for rehabilitation purposes. They are designed for people with physical injuries or walking disabilities. On the other hand, walking sticks are used to aid people in hiking. They provide balance and ease of walking ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - How Does Hormone Imbalance Cause Hair Loss - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2016 from Emma LawsonWomen hairs are her glory because the beautiful locks add aesthetic value to her appearance. But most of the women don’t know that these beautiful locks tell a lot more than just appearance. Hairs can speak a lot about the overall health of a woman and tells signs of problems happening within. ...
Views: 1375 - Statistics, Setbacks and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from H. Les BrownIt sure seems like when a guy hits middle age, it all hits the fan — and all at once. You know what they say: 'feelings aren't facts', but it certainly seems that way, doesn't it? At the same time, many people don't count on how statistics conspire together to make you the target of ...
Views: 1375 - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2008 from H. Les Brown...and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. There's not a person in our Western culture alive today who wasn't brought up hearing or reading Clement Clark Moore's poem from 1823, "A Visit from Saint Nicholas." Regardless of your religious beliefs and ...
Views: 1373 - A varied diet can go a long way in helping you live longer - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Johnny LoweryWith a plethora of old diseases resurrecting, increased obesity rates, an influx in diabetes and many other maladies, never before have people been more health conscience than they are today. Despite the awareness, Albuquerque Home Care understands that many still fail to implement a varied diet ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - An Endless Struggle with Smart yet Irritating Chinese Mosquitoes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAfter residing in China for the past twelve years, I still dread the arrival of summer due to the fact that I am having an endless struggle with the smart yet aggravating Chinese mosquitoes. Regardless of my efforts, I seem to fail in persuading them to leave me alone in order to accomplish ...
Views: 1373 - Dr. Michael Mantell Says, "Life's A Game: Play It" - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Michael MantellMichael Mantell, Ph.D. is convinced that if there was a drug that offered all of the benefits that play does, it’d be the biggest seller on the planet. But who needs to buy a pill when play is free, available 24 hours a day, and no is ever prescription needed? Plato did prescribe, “Life must ...
Views: 1372 - The Endangered Working Male - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownSeveral years ago, my friend, Dr. Jed Diamond explained how masculine acculturation was creating a huge obstacle for men in the workforce: both young and old. As the world moves from an industrial model to a "post-industrial" (or knowledge-based) economy, the skill sets most in demand evolve ...
Views: 1372 - Some Forms of Elder Abuse are Hard to Detect - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Jeff RasanskyNormally, when men and women think of nursing home mistreatment, they think of the kinds of abuse that are severe and easy to spot. There are other types of neglect that are very challenging to spot, however, and they are sometimes some of the worst varieties imaginable. Consider, for example, ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - The Future Of Home Construction With Accessible Living Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainConsidering that accidents happen at a fairly consistent rate it is probable that at some point a disability will hit with in the home that reduces a person’s mobility. When an accident occurs it is likely individuals can find themselves dependent upon the use of a wheelchair, walker or scooter ...
Views: 1370 - An Ultimate Guide To Effectively Childproof Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Anna RodriguezIf parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is ...
Views: 1369 - NYC Home Health Aide Agencies Provide an Invaluable Service for Residents Determined to Remain Independent - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from homehealth nycHome health aide agencies provide a valuable service and have been doing so for decades. It is common that families seek out these services because there is very little adjusting needed to be made on the part of the patient. Unlike moving someone from their home and into a facility, which ...
Views: 1368 - Overcome ED with Ease - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Albert VasurHave you gotten older and think that it is the end of all sexual activities? It should be as gratifying and spectacular in your golden years as it was in your teens. There are several people who experience the problem of erectile dysfunction and never get to experience this bliss if they do not ...
Views: 1368 - Disability Tax Credit Benefits For Mobility Issues-Stand To Gain Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterPhysical mobility is absolutely necessary to carry out our day to day activities and functions. These include walking, running, free movement of hands and limbs etc. Sometimes an injury or old age or some kind of illness may reduce our mobility and bring about partial or complete loss of ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - How to Live Longer and Healthier: Top 5 Tips for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneYou want to live longer? Here are five proven ways to enjoy your senior years. 1. Choosing what you eat: the Japanese have a very simple way to ensure that every meal is as nutritious as possible: ensure that the food on your plate comes in five colors. This is like saying always include ...
Views: 1357 - To Prepare For a Conscious End of Life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Marc LernerOver 90% of deaths are preceded by an illness. After first diagnosis of a serious illness, but when death is not yet a threat, you can develop habits to make that time in your life have quality. Living a quality life to your final breath is something we all can do, if we consciously prepare to ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - The Most Terrible Feeling Of All - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from H. Les BrownOne day my father, as a young man, came home from work to find the apartment cleaned out of furniture and swept clean. His wive (not my mother) was gone. Needless to say, reconciliation wasn't an option. I also know of a woman who was so alienated from her husband that, from time to time, he'd ...
Views: 1356 - Whose Fault Was It Anyway? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Susan DunnOne of the hardest things for some people to do is to accept the blame for something they did, as in admit they made a mistake. This has to do with authenticity, with being honest with yourself, and with your self-esteem. Perfectionists have the hardest time owning up to a mistake; in fact ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Pheromones: What Is There To Know? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Zack FairPheromones are chemicals that are released from animals and humans. These chemicals are attractants that tell other animals a wide range of things. Things such as type of animal, sex of the animal, social group that the animal belongs to and if the animal is in heat or not. These pheromones ...
Views: 1355 - Care Home Residents Lacking NHS Services - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Oliver StirkThe Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) recently undertook a review of care and nursing homes in order to look at how well the health needs of residents were being met. The review included interviewing or observing care being delivered to 386 residents across 81 homes, with a scope for considering ...
Views: 1354 - How to Double Your Learning & Long Term Memory by a Weird Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Hal WechslerHow to Double Your Learning & Memory Skills by a Weird-Strategy In 30-Seconds. Yes, really. • 1. Your personal coconut (skull) weighs three-pounds. • 2. Your brain requires about 25% of all the Oxygen that your body uses. • 3. You brain also requires about 23% of all the Glucose ...
Views: 1354 - How to Relief Knee Pain – Get Asthijivak Oil - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Being ChinmayNearly everyone has experienced knee pain. Whether it’s caused by arthritis, excessive foot pronation, or overuse of the muscles that protect these vulnerable joints, our knees take a knocking. In fact, knee arthritis is the single greatest cause of chronic disability among U.S. adults age 65 ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Mom, Is That You? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Natalie Tucker MillerAfter spending several days hanging out with my eighty-nine-year-old mother, she was quite pooped and in a deep sleep when I arrived at the nursing home the next morning. My sister, Sharon, and I checked in on her periodically. Later in the morning, Sharon announced that mom was awake, and ...
Views: 1354 - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn parts 1 and 2 of Why Some of Us Age Much Faster ... we learned that the larger the gap between our beliefs (read that, EXPECTATIONS) and our desires, the greater the stress that we experience. It is this resultant stress, or self-imposed resistance to our aspirations, that makes us age faster ...
Views: 1351(4 votes) - An Ultimate Guide To Effectively Childproof Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Anna RodriguezIf parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is ...
Views: 1350 - How I Found My Voice - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Francine LarsonIt was totally unexpected. I was puttering around the house on a hot summer day in Florida. Julie, my next door neighbor called and asked me to have breakfast with her. Julie is a high school honors teacher who doesn’t have much extra time during the school year to socialize. I said I ...
Views: 1347 - Regardless of the cause, cheap Viagra can help you beat ED - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Alice JonesErectile dysfunction (ED) is experienced by millions of men worldwide. This being said, it is important to note that experiencing ED once in a while does not necessarily warrant concern. This article will provide you with insight into some of the most common causes of this problem, thus helping ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Importance of Safety in Male Enhancement Surgery - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Nitesh PandeyThe problem of erectile dysfunction in thousands of men has made the male enhancement treatments popular. There are many types of treatments available but the men must choose one that is most suitable to them and is also safe. The treatments available may be in the form of pills, products, ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - The Causes of Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Leslie DutcherSleep apnea is not a virus or disease but rather a problem of diet. However, all people can contract the problem. Fat, skinny, large or small, sleep apnea can be acquired by any body type. Sleep apnea is a symptom rather than a disease itself. It is an air obstructive pathway ...
Views: 1343 - Becoming Your Signature Self - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from William CottringerBECOMING YOUR SIGNATURE SELF By Bill Cottringer What do Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Jack Canfield, Tiger Woods, Nichole Kidman, Katie Keric, and Alex Rodriguez all have in common besides being extraordinarily good looking, rich and famous, and masters of their trades? Better yet, what ...
Views: 1340 - Controllable Destiny ... Setting a Destination and Experiencing the Ride - by The many ideas of "living life" are the most indistinctly defined conundrums that a human being can ponder. Philosophy has its own definitions of life and living. Of course, so do religions, corporations, politicians, and every diverse group on the planet. Some of the looser definitions I hear ...
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