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- How Do I Make "The Secret" Work for Me? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Pete KoernerThe Secret isn't a new idea; and it isn't really a secret. Everyone knows this: "As a man thinketh, so it is done to him." In every religion, culture, and philosophy, this is a fundamental truth; and, even science has come full-circle in its understanding of what they call, "the Observer ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - Book Review: 4 Easy Ways to Ignite Your Love Life and Fatten Up Your Wallet - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dowsing. Dowsing is an ancient practice that involves searching for underground water, metals, gemstones, other objects or energetic stress points without the use of a scientific apparatus. Chris Barr is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1307 - Definition: Dowsing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerDowsing, sometimes called divining or water witching, refers to the practice of detecting hidden or buried water, metals, gemstones, or other such objects without the use of scientific apparatus. Dowsers generally make use of a Y- or L-shaped twig or rod to assist with detection, however some ...
Views: 2100 - Eliminate Stress -- Eliminate Illness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Pete KoernerWhat do you think happens when you hate your job, or your spouse, or your kids, or your house? Did you know you get sick - literally? It's true; and it always has been. In fact, your emotions are simply a signal to you that your body is not where it wants to be, or where you want it to be. If ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Heal Yourself With Your Mind and a "Spoon Full of Sugar" - Placebos and the Mind-Body Connection - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Pete KoernerThe Placebo Effect A line from a famous song reassures us that, "A spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down...in the most delightful way." But could the sugar itself be the medicine? Placebo studies show us that "a spoon full of sugar," and a little faith, could be as real a cure as any ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - How to Do the Thing that Most People Fear More than Death! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Debbie CarrSpeaking in public is feared by most more than death. As an owner of a Speakers Bureau here is my advice on making a great impression!! Speaking in public, or even just in front of your work colleagues, can for some, cause severe distress. It need not be this way and here are my tips for making ...
Views: 1510 - Heal Yourself With Water - The Water Cure - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Pete KoernerMost people have figured out by now that medicine does not cure disease. Medicine isn't necessarily bad; it just isn't necessary. Do not let your fear of disease make you forget that humanity wasn't exactly dying off when pharmaceutical companies saw a financial opportunity and exploded onto the ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - Child Safety and Personal Development?Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Joyce JacksonWhat on earth is a child safety expert doing on a self growth and personal improvement site? What does child safety have to do with personal improvement? Everything! We know that confident kids have an advantage. We know that kids that stand a little taller, walk a little straighter with ...
Views: 788 - Essential Ingredients to Promote a Happier and More Successful Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Cassie - Happy Life SpaceBe kind to yourself.... Relationships full of love, respect and kindness are the ones that we cherish the most, and make us the happiest, so why would you not develop that same type of relationship with yourself? Go easy on yourself and try not to judge yourself too much. Make sure you ...
Views: 601 - Chiropractic care for children - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Marc SaulnierThe road down the birth canal and out into the world can be a trying one, particularly in the case of medical intervention and high-tech births (Of 13 countries in a recent comparison, the United States ranks an average of 12th (second from the bottom) for 16 available health indicators – ...
Views: 2817(1 vote) - ***Watch How You Say "IT" - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Carrie SokalskiEverything we say to someone else is taken differently than intended. Even if you think you “know” the person, they might be in a different spot than the last time you made a similar comment. It is easier if you just start saying things to yourself in a way that is always ...
Views: 1343 - Insulin Resistance in Performance Horses - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Madalyn WardHere's a quick test. Ready? * Does your horse sometimes seem sluggish, gain or lose weight easily, or lose muscle over his top line but maintain a cresty neck? * Does he stock up easily or sometimes seem prone to hoof soreness or abscesses? If your horse displays any of these symptoms ...
Views: 907 - Don't Sell! Help Prospects to Buy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Gary GreenfieldIt’s been said, “Prospects don’t want to be sold. They want to buy.” To buy, prospects need to trust the person from whom they are purchasing. If you use the approach I’ve created through the following acronym, you will help your prospects trust you. The acronym ...
Views: 1048 - 8 Surefire Tips To Give Your House Irresistible Curb Appeal Now - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Korbin NewlynAlmost everybody realizes what "curb appeal" is and the reason why it is important. This is the first impression that an individual receives as they initially pull up to the house. It only takes a fraction of a second for somebody to 'evaluate your house and determine a number of different ...
Views: 1016 - Article Writing to Optimize Your Online Visibility - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMany people are trying to get in on the “writing and distributing articles online” bandwagon. Although an incredibly effective online marketing strategy, when done incorrectly it can be a complete waste of time. I have been advocating article writing and distribution for years. I ...
Views: 838 - 5 Must-Knows to Develop Article Titles that Get Read - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageDoes the title of an article determine whether or not the article gets read? In most cases, yes. Readers are drawn to an article (or not) based on how compelling the title is. Think about your own reading habits - especially online. It is likely you skim over titles before deciding to spend ...
Views: 833 - Letting Go Of An Ambivalent Man - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Rhonda FindlingAs an author and psychotherapist with an international private practice, I've often come across women who are involved with Ambivalent Men. An Ambivalent Man struggles with a profound sense of confusion that causes him to repeatedly sabotage romantic relationships (or potential romantic ...
Views: 24062(1 vote) - Starting A Nonprofit - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaA nonprofit is essentially like creating a business. It requires the same need to engage in serious planning much, as a business does, before filing the incorporation papers, and applying for your tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Services. Everyday there are literally thousands of ...
Views: 810 - Laughter Yoga - Laughter Heals Body, Mind, and Soul - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Marelisa Fabrega"Most people think they have to feel good first in order to laugh. But you can start from nothing, you can even start feeling unhappy and just laugh as a form of exercise, and happy feelings follow." Jeffrey Briar, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher In 1995 an Indian family physician, Doctor Madan ...
Views: 2408 - Book Review: Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Reme - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Herbal Remedies. Herbal Remedies are medicines and supplements created with plant and plant extracts to treat various aliments. Herbal remedies are traced back to folk and traditional medicinal practices. Kennon and Aurelia ...
Views: 1610 - Definition: Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHerbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medicinal botany, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy. Sometimes the scope of herbal medicine is extended to ...
Views: 3810 - Coaching Tips for a Successful Relocation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Piercarla GarusiMoving to a new country can be very demanding - there is not only the physical removal to organise, but also a new accommodation to find, a new job, perhaps a new school or university, perhaps a new language to learn. Not to mention the strain of leaving behind friends, family and familiarity. ...
Views: 1539 - Book Review: Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Nutrition. Nutrition concerns dietary questions and concerns regarding healthy living and wellness. Jonny Bowden is the Official Guide toNutrition. Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about What ...
Views: 1297 - How to Leverage the Potential of Foreign Employees for the Success of a Business - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Piercarla GarusiWe live in a world of migration and the number of migrants crossing the borders increases daily. For a business, hiring foreign nationals can be a great asset, as they bring their unique skills, expertise, knowledge, ethics and culture. And even more, they can help a business in the global ...
Views: 1515 - Definition: Nutrition - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerNutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with good nutrition. The diet of an organism refers to what it eats. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize ...
Views: 4990 - How NLP and Metaphysics Can Improve the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Piercarla GarusiI am sure you would agree that the most important resource of a business is not really the product or service, nor in the customers; it is actually in the employees, without whom the business would not exist. And if the employees are not well then the performance decreases, and with it the ...
Views: 1454 - Book Review: Men's Health: The Book of Muscle--The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Building. Body Building is the process of developing muscle through the combination of weight training, increased caloric intake, and rest. Jeff Anderson is the Official Guide to Body Building. Men's Health: The Book of ...
Views: 4419 - Definition: Body Building - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerBodybuilding is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy through the combination of weight training, sufficient caloric intake, and rest. Someone who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. As a sport, called competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to ...
Views: 4734 - Book Review: Online Marketing Success Stories: Insider Secrets, from the Experts Who Are Making Millions on the Internet Today - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Internet Marketing. Many people in the Self Improvement Industry make their living by promoting Self Improvement products and services on the Internet. Jack Humphrey is the Official Guide to Internet Marketing. Online Marketing ...
Views: 1317 - Definition: Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerInternet marketing, also referred to as online marketing, Internet advertising, eMarketing (or e-Marketing), is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. When it applies to the subset of website based ad placements it is commonly referred to as Web advertising (Webvertising), ...
Views: 2590 - Book Review: Biznets: The "Webopoly" Future of Business--Winning Strategies from the Online Big Six - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Future Trends. Through careful analysis of contemporary trends and phenomena, futurists attempt to predict what the future may hold. Frank Feather is the Official Guide to Future Trends. Biznets: The "Webopoly" Future of ...
Views: 1633 - Definition: Future Trends - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFutures Studies, Foresight, or Futurology is the practice and art of postulating possible, probable, and preferable futures. Futures studies (colloquially called "Futures" by many of the field's practitioners) seeks to understand what is likely to continue, what is likely to change, ...
Views: 8381 - How You Use Body Language -- Reveals WHAT About You? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Rose RosetreeWhen Carl Jung was a little boy, he had the funniest hobby: Ink blots. He'd make one in a notebook, then interpret it. This happened without his knowing about Rorschach's famous method of psychological testing. Fast forward to today. (Specifically, it's one day after official publication of my ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Let Your Light Shine - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Donna Maurice-WinchellWhen my husband and I visited Unity Village in Missouri several years ago, we spent a few lovely evenings simply sitting and drinking in the atmosphere. Evenings were idyllic with the sounds of crickets and fireflies or “lightning bugs” in the air to mystify us with their mysterious ...
Views: 688 - Acne Treatment - An Expert Help from Dermatologist - by There are many ways to remove pimples from an adult person’s skin. But women should not only think of treating acne by themselves. An expert help from a dermatologist should be considered. Dermatologists can equip one with knowledge on skin care so that acne can finally be treated.
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Views: 760 - Vitamin A Food Sources, Supplements & Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Dawn RowlettVitamins fall into two categories, fat-soluble and water-soluble. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which means it can be stored in the body's fat tissue, fat deposits, and liver. Since they can be stored in the body's tissue, it's possible for the levels of fat-soluble vitamins to become ...
Views: 1861 - Can You Really Achieve Total Success? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Joe CapistaHave you ever thought about what Total Success would feel like? What would it look like? And what would you be like if you had Total Success? Ask ten people what success means and you will likely get ten answers. Some base success on the amount of money they can accumulate while others base ...
Views: 1192 - Book Review: If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?: Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Singles. Whether looking for marriage, long-term relationships or short-term flings, singles life encompasses all those searching for relationship partners. Dr. Jackie Black is the Official Guide to Singles. If I'm So Wonderful, ...
Views: 3433 - Definition: Singles - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIn relationships, a single person is one who is not married, or, more broadly, who is not in an exclusive romantic relationship. Single people may engage in dating to find a partner or spouse. Not all single people actively seek out a relationship, however, as some are content to wait for the ...
Views: 1285 - Book Review: The Greatest Manifestation Principle in the World - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Manifestation. You can manifest your desires and make them a reality by training yourself to think, speak and act as if they have already come true. Dawn McIntyre is the Official Guide toManifestation. The Greatest Manifestation ...
Views: 6155 - Definition: Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIs there a way for us to get what we want out of life? There has to be, we all know people that have that dream lives. They seem to have everything that they want. What is it that they know that the rest of us don't? I will tell you, they understand the Universal laws and the simple science of ...
Views: 2229 - Book Review: Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research, and Practice - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Health Education. Health Education is defined as the process by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance or restoration of health. Curt Graham is the Official ...
Views: 2356 - Fill Your Heart's True Craving - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Rena GreenbergDo you often feel that your cravings are controlling your life? Most likely you want to feel healthy, happy and peaceful but does your actual life experience live up to the level of health, happiness and peacefulness that you seek, or do your tendencies to indulge in harmful foods sabotage your ...
Views: 1299 - Definition: Health Education - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHealth education is defined as the principle by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health. The ultimate aim of Health Education is Positive Behavioural Modification. Education for health begins with ...
Views: 17207 - Book Review: The Cleanse Cookbook - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements are related to health, physical wellbeing, and weight control. Christine Dreher is the Official Guide to Dietary Supplements. The Cleanse Cookbook, by Christine Dreher, is a valuable ...
Views: 3063(1 vote) - Definition: Dietary Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA dietary supplement (also known as food supplement) is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, (such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in ...
Views: 5179 - Book Definition: Power Tools - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Inspiration. Inspiration can have many sources - from the everyday to the divine - but the end result of inspiration is to lift the individual to a more focused and determined pursuit of their goals. Charles Breeding is the Official ...
Views: 1827 - Team Building: Team Building Self-Mastery Skills - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Larry LipmanTeam Building Success Coaches facilitate their own inner process so that they can better be present with their participants. They maintain a learning yearning (I love those 2 words!) orientation to life and remain open to new ideas and input. They are committed to their own self-care to maintain ...
Views: 1765 - Definition: Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMost people think they know what inspiration truly is, and they are right – as the source of inspiration is varied, the true definition may vary as well but here’s a brief version: Inspiration is the stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Inspiration comes ...
Views: 1854 - The Success Triangle™ Can Increase Your Opportunity for Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Joe CapistaIn order to have a successful business, you have to have a solid foundation. The types of systems you have in place support that foundation. Without a strong foundation, success is fleeting at best. Without systems, you will waste precious time, money and energy. In every business, especially ...
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