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- Stroke Relief With EFT - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothSometimes, but not usually, pain or discomfort is the result of one single traumatic event. When that happens we can use EFT techniques to resolve the emotions surrounding the trauma, and get physical relief really quickly. I would suggest that when a person experiences a medical trauma ...
Views: 4533(1 vote) - The Fountain of Youth and Your Hormones - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Jay ChatterjeeEveryone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but very few realize that it actually does exist. And even fewer realize that it exists inside every one of us. Yes, it's there right within you, just waiting to be activated !! Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer sailed around the ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - The Human Longevity Diet For Increased Life Expectancy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian MIn recent years it has been noted by countless scientists and medical researchers that the food you eat (your diet) is extremely influential to human longevity. Various clinical studies have shown that that mice beat aging and live longer, healthier lives when they eat a diet that consists of ...
Views: 2451(2 votes) - The MidLife Caregiver - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Ellen BessoA caregiver is: “someone who is involved in helping someone else manage the tasks of living” (A. H. Zimmer) Parents care for young children, and adult children are often caregivers for their elders, who have become frail and more dependent. There’s a wide range of what ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - The Pride Gentle Line - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Brad BrubakerIn 1986 the Pride Mobility Products Corporation was born, evolving from an existing family business. They began manufacturing lift chairs and by 1992 they were leading the industry with their innovative mobility scooter designs. They never stopped working on perfecting their lift chair design ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE The Real Story Behind Growth Hormone: Can It Safely Reverse Aging? - by Have you been hearing a lot about the Human Growth Hormone (hGH) lately? It’s been hard to avoid hearing about its ability to reverse the aging process and restore the aging body. Study after study has detailed the rejuvenating effects of hGH on almost every system of the body.
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Views: 7266(1 vote) - Touch To Stay Stress Free And Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Jason ChaseTo say times aren’t tough would be, well, a lie. With the crapy economy and talks of a recession, life is stressful and the economic cloud doesn’t look to be lifting any time soon. Worrying won’t improve the stock markets—they’ll just cause some serious crinkles in your brow and add pounds to ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Treat The Signs Of Aging You Just Can't Put Your Finger On - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Mark DanielsWhen we think of anti aging, we often think of wrinkle creams and eye gels. But believe it or not wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and sun spots are not the only effects that aging has on your skin. The process of aging does a number of things to our skin that do not necessarily fall into any ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - Two Letters About Aging Parents, With Answers From Experts - by Parenting Your Aging Parents
?Copyright 1999 by Francine and Robert Moskowitz
Dear Francine and Robert:
My mother is planning to be re-married next month. She is an 81 year old woman who has lived alone quite well for several years since my father's death from cancer. Also, Mom has a ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - When is a Senior in Crisis? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Bonnie JoffeWhat’s your biggest fear as you age? •Health Decline •Financial Security •Health Care affordability •Losing your home to medical bills •Watching the mental and physical decline of your spouse •Perhaps all of the above Let me illustrate a real story that is still ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - When Roles Reverse... - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Jill PressWhen Roles Reverse… After my mother suffered a massive stroke, I sat in her hospital room, tears running down my face, I kept thinking and hoping that maybe she was going to wake up and say, “OK, let’s go to the mall.” The reality was...going to the mall with her was ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - When Substance Abuse Isn't the Real Problem - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from flex johnEvents that are unfortunately all to common-divorce, abuse, violence, etc.-can take an emotional toll on many. When such issues arise in the life of a young person, many will look for ways to feel better, even if it is only temporarily. Studies show that classic self-medication, taking ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - When You Are Old... - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Ronnie RuizWould you like to have the energy of an elderly person or be and elderly person with energy? When I was 17 years old I worked in a restaurant called Wags located in the Cinderella City mall just outside of Denver Colorado, The Host was an 84-year-old gentleman named Mr. Loren. All of the ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - What is the Chain Reaction For Personal Success - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is The Chain-Reaction For Personal Success If you learn this baby-easy system to use your electromagnetic field RHYTHM consciously – you have a strategy to change (improve) almost anything and everything in your life. Right, and cows can fly and drop off their milk! What is your ...
Views: 1657(4 votes) - Can Aspirin Stop a Heart Attack? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from i-Supplements comAspirin has been around as long as most of us can remember. It was introduced over 100 years ago as a fever reducer and pain reliever and since that time, it has made its way into virtually every medicine cabinet in the country. Over the past several years, aspirin has been touted to help reduce ...
Views: 2104(2 votes) - Did I Just Forget My Keys or Am I Losing My Mind Too? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Deb KittHave you ever had your keys in your hand one minute and then 2 seconds later, have no idea where you put them? If it happens more often than you think is “typical old age” you might wonder if you are losing your mind. Most people accept forgetfulness as just a part of getting old and hope that ...
Views: 2237(2 votes) - Growing Old is Optional - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOnce when I was stopped at a set of traffic lights in Bogotá, in a hurry on my way to where I was due to give a conference, a woman approached the car and told me that her daughter was very ill with flu so bad that she couldn’t breathe. The girl was inside a cardboard box on the pavement, ...
Views: 943(2 votes) - Hormonal Imbalance- Too Much Estrogen - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Caroline LawrenceYour body is changing. Your life doesn't have to. As a woman, you take your health seriously. You want to do everything you can to enjoy life to the fullest for years to come. You are a woman. And you are living a great life. Now is the time to take action; and do everything possible to take ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
Views: 2473(2 votes) - Social Phobia In Real Life - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Reeva JacksonSocial anxiety disorder affects millions of Americans and leaves men and women, young and old alike with performance anxiety related to a great deal of different situations and interactions. The seemingly innocuous, normal, everyday interactions can drive a social anxiety sufferer to distraction ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - 10 Tools Brilliant Presenters Use Every Time They Speak - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroWhether you are a scientist, speaker or school teacher, it’s obvious to us all that the only way you become an expert in your skill is to learn and practice exhaustively. You also need to learn from the skills of those who have gone before you and avoid making the same mistakes your ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - How to Read-And-Remember 300-pages-daily - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How You Can Read-&-Remember 300-pages-daily - Like JFK, LBJ, Nixon & Carter.” • 1. Bill Gates: “What I want? To be able to read, superfast!” • 2. Warren Buffet: “I’ve wasted ten (10) years reading slowly.” • 3. My partner, Evelyn Wood, the creator of Speed Reading, trained the White ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Human Growth Hormone Can Control The Aging Process - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Paul RodgersAging is a natural process that everyone is subjected to. Despite this, knowing what triggers the unwanted effects of aging and being aware of the right products can actually help you easily slow down or give the illusion that you control the aging process... In our contemporary setting, this ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - If You Can FAKE a Smile for 17-Second... - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Hal WechslerIf You Can Fake a Smile For 17 Seconds, You Control How You Feel • 1. “It’s not what we don’t-know that does us in. It is what we ‘do’ know, that isn’t so, like facts, rules & principles.” • 2. If we all knew everything about “smiling & laughing”, why would the University of Kansas ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - If You Really Want to Avoid Early Aging, Get to Know "DHEA" - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you suffer from mood swings and fatigue? Is your health declining as you get older? Can't keep the "middle age bulge" at bay? If so, you may have low levels of DHEA. As you get older, you may find that you struggle more to maintain muscle mass, feel tired more quickly, or perhaps you ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - TALKING SEX AND DRIVING - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Matt Gurwell(Part 1 of a 5 part series discussing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career) Remember that day way-back-when that you finally mustered up the strength to sit your adolescent son or daughter down on the living room’s couch, and begin the dreadful ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - Activities Promotion Healthy Aging - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Acharya JiLack of activities can stop you from dwelling healthy. When you do not get pleasure from actions, it's possible you'll really feel fatigue or discover it difficult to sleep at night. Whenever you awake in the morning, you might feel drained until you finally fall asleep. As we, age our physique ...
Views: 842 - Dehydration In The Elderly - A Major Problem - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2022 from Sarah AndersonDehydration in seniors is a dangerous and common problem. You are considered elderly or a senior once you hit 60 years of age. A UCLA study found that 40% of seniors may be chronically under-hydrated. That can easily lead to dehydration and cause a variety of serious health ...
Views: 610 - Get The Best Healthcare Solutions Online In Panchkula - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2021 from Astocare HealthcareGet The Best Healthcare Solutions Online In Panchkula https://www.astocare.com/patient Description - AstoCare is here for you! AstoCare brings you a one-stop solution to all your medical problems. It is a platform that connects you with Mohali's best Doctors/Chemists/Diagnostic Labs ...
Views: 749 - Hair Loss…What’s Normal? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2021 from Kelley Curl 7According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, it is normal to lose anywhere from 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. For people with longer hair strands, losing them may be more noticeable. Women tend to lose more hair strands per day than men. There’s not way to measure the ...
Views: 737 - How to Stretch Time - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaIt is indeed possible to stretch time—to make the time you have go farther, and use it more for what you really want to do. Stretching time is not difficult if you have the prerequisites: self-awareness, a sense of purpose, thoughtful action, and a playful approach. Self-Awareness: As with ...
Views: 2030 - Reasons: Why We Should Have Flowers at Home - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Dinesh KumarSo, you love flowers, and you want them around no matter what occasion it is or whether or not there is an occasion at all. Most people who love flowers or love them to be a part of their interior décor, prefer setting up flower gardens for that purpose. If you belong to this league of people, ...
Views: 1322 - The Truth About Anti Aging Cosmetics - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Declars DeMany people in our world of today will love to remain young for the rest of their lives. Professionals have carried out research in view of aging, hopping that one day there are going to discover a true anti-aging cosmetic product. Aging is a natural thing that comes on its own. Many research ...
Views: 1662 - This Strange Journey of Aging - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2018 from Nicole AI'm in my late twenties, and that feels strange to write. For so long, I was the youngest everywhere I went. The youngest in my classes, the youngest in my workplace, the youngest of all my friends. I've always been told that I'm mature for my age. That I'm "wise beyond my years." That I was ...
Views: 1131 - Why Selenium is an Essential Micronutrient - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Stephanie TippieSelenium is a vital trace mineral found in every cell of the body and is required for proper body function. The fact is that higher concentrations of this mineral is not needed, hence it is referred as a micronutrient. Although only small amounts are required on a daily basis, it is an ...
Views: 1567 - "Both Cannabis & Chronic Stress Blow-Out Our Motivation." - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Both Cannabis & Chronic Stress Blow-Out Our Motivation” • 1. “But I’m smart, hardworking, why can’t I win success?” • 2. “Snap answer: you run away from Obstacles and your Mind-Set (Attitude) in not in alignment with Coping.” • 3. “I have no idea what “Obstacles, Attitude & Coping” even ...
Views: 1660 - "Brainiacs: Inspiration Triggers Your Goals" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Brainiacs Say: Inspiration Attracts Your Goals” • 1. “Michael, want to start every day like a Brainiac?” • 2. “Pop, Is it quick & easy, I’m still recovering from the weekend?” • 3. “You already know HOW to do it. It just arranging the steps into a strategy that wins you your goals. ...
Views: 1571 - "Follow-the-Bouncing-Ball!" - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Follow-The-Bouncing-Ball!” • 1. “Pop, in plain English, tell me why using a Pacer or pointer to underline or overline the words of each sentence is worth the bother?” • 2. “Fifty years of reading research show that students from 5th grade through high school, college & grad school, and all ...
Views: 2372 - "Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life." - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
Views: 1467 - "Questions for Parents" - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Hal WechslerQuestions: • 1. True/False: “YOU are in the Top-Ten slowest readers of 316 million U.S. Citizens and ‘Proud’ of it.” www.speedreading101.org • 2. True/False: “YOU have a ‘delusion’, you are in the Top-Ten Fastest readers in the U.S.A” www.speedreading101.org • 3. True/False: “YOU would ...
Views: 1070 - "Questions for Parents" - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Hal WechslerQuestions: • 1. True/False: “YOU are in the Top-Ten slowest readers of 316 million U.S. Citizens and ‘Proud’ of it.” www.speedreading101.org • 2. True/False: “YOU have a ‘delusion’, you are in the Top-Ten Fastest readers in the U.S.A” www.speedreading101.org • 3. True/False: “YOU would ...
Views: 1311 - "Specific Strategies to ACE school & Career with Dinero" - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“If you don’t have specific strategies to help me, get out of my face.” • 1. Me: “Mike (my 15 year old), which is more important, your LEFT or your RIGHT hemispheres?” • 2. Mike: “Oh, it’s time for my Speedreading101.com education. Do I have to answer this question, I got homework.” • 3. ...
Views: 1638 - "Why Jana's Brain Exercise Aces School & Career." - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What’s Jana’s Secret for Acing School & Career?” • 1. “I want to explain the steps to juicing up your brain.” • 2. “It’s easier to perform, than to analyze. Do you have an ‘algorithm,’ like 1-2-3?” • 3. “Here’s what you DO. The “how” of it. • First step, take your left index finger & ...
Views: 1383 - "Why You Must Reward Yourself First to Learn a New Skill." - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy You MUST Reward Yourself to Learn a New Skill • 1. Me: “Mike” (my 15 year old kid) do you know why Communism failed in the powerful Soviet Union?” • 2. Mike: “I want to win a scholarship, ace the SAT, and land “Hot-Girls”, so Who-Cares? So-What? And WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?)” • 3. ...
Views: 1702 - ***A Sure-fire Strategy for Giving Yourself Type-II Diabetes as You Age! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Frank WilhelmiThere is an epidemic afoot called Type-II diabetes. You can tell it is an epidemic because we are now seeing it starting in increasing numbers at younger ages, even in children. It is a primary cause of disability and death among the aged. It is not that we are catching some viral-induced ...
Views: 1965 - ***Drinking Turbulated Water May Stimulate Long Life - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Johnny DeliriousWater passing through a Vortex Turbulator attains an ideal state that promotes good health. After reviewing the following books on water and natural health sciences, I found some interesting facts and prepositions. _Your Body's Many Cries For Water_ _Alkalize or Die_ _Encyclopedia ...
Views: 3156 - ***Interview with Sheila Alexandra, www.seniorspa.net - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Linda Mac DougallThere seems to be a small community of senior massage providers, so it is great when one of us connects with another. She and I serve elders, but in different ways. 1. Background? I majored in health sciences, worked as a childcare worker in a group home program providing emergency & long ...
Views: 1558 - ***Nutrition - the Raw Material for Senior Health and Lifetime Fitness (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiLet’s recap the important concepts of the last article (Nutrition (Part 1)). The first important concept is that in order to optimally perform the daily process of repairing the body and meeting its energy demands; we must eat REAL foods and eat very little industrially altered, manufactured ...
Views: 2597 - ***Supplements for Optimal Aging - Part 4 - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Frank WilhelmiAging brings a general stiffening of tissues, loss of bone mass and density, shrinkage of the brain, joint cartilage and some organs’ size, and a slowing of energy production in all body cells. Part of this is because our immune system, an army of immune cell types that defend us from invaders, ...
Views: 2462 - ***Supplements for Optimal Aging Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiIn Part 1 of this Supplements article I explained strategies for maintaining healthy digestive function as we age by taking supplemental stomach acid (Betaine HCl), Digestive enzymes and Probiotics. When we are young to middle aged, we can take these as need arises, but the older we get, the ...
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