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- Raising a Whole Food Child in a Processed Food World - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2005 from Joseph MercolaNext Page>> By Colleen Huber, Naturopathyworks During at least some of their childhood, you've probably watched your son or daughter notice "the grass is definitely greener elsewhere." One of the biggest challenges to your family's healthy lifestyle is your child's perception that ...
Views: 768 - Who Needs Encouragement? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Roger CarrEveryone has times when they could use some support or motivation from others. That means everyone is a candidate to receive encouragement from you. Look for someone you know who has been disappointed or is going through a tough moment in life. Showing an interest can be very encouraging. It ...
Views: 1345 - How to get INSTANT self esteem and self confidence in the NEXT 15 MINUTES! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Robert ScanlonSounds a little shallow doesn't it ... 'instant self esteem'. As if somehow we have managed to package up a 'magic pill' that will simply do all the work for us. And yet both you and I do exactly that, daily, and without missing a beat. In fact, we ...
Views: 1436 - Train to Learn to Win - by Aligning your training to learning and matching your business goals is the ideal way to increase your business wealth. In 2004, 50 billion dollars were invested in training in the United States. It’s clear that smart companies invest in their people in an effective way to broaden an individual’s ...
Views: 930 - Excuses Can Make or Break You! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Mark Machaalani“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else” said Benjamin Franklin. There is a lot of truth in this quote. Those, whom tend to be successful in life, do not get there by making negative excuses to themselves about how they can’t get there. In fact they do the ...
Views: 601 - American Graduate University Recognizes Student Excellence - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Nicole LehnerThe words “academic achievement” often bring to mind images of a student in cap and gown, proudly holding aloft a hard-earned diploma. It’s true that commencement ceremonies, held annually under sunny June skies, are often a college or university’s only opportunity to acknowledge its students’ ...
Views: 963 - Parental Guilt and Kids with Special Needs - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldParental Guilt and Kids with Special Needs For the most part pregnancies are met with the anticipation of a good delivery and healthy baby. Upon delivery parents do a quick scan of the child checking for ten fingers, ten toes and if unknown, a check of the genitals to determine gender. A ...
Views: 765 - Children and Parents Adjust to Separation - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldChildren and Parents Adjust to Separation You haven’t separated physically yet, but the ink is dry on your parenting plan agreement and you are ready to go your separate ways. Now reality bites! Although many parents don’t talk about it, the final act of separation cuts like a knife, ...
Views: 1243 - Create "Me" Time During The Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Linda MiloThe thought of the holiday season makes most people’s anxiety and stress level rise. The season holds lots of activity which will include list making, frantic shopping, house decorating, food shopping, cooking, family frictions, post office line waiting, cleaning the house, and a longer list of ...
Views: 940 - 19 Questions to Supercharge your Business Plan - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Paul LembergWhether you are seeking capital for your company or are optimizing your business strategy, the most important element - particularly for outside investors - may be your written business plan. You can tune-up and supercharge your plan using this 19-step checklist. When your written plan firmly ...
Views: 973 - Male Menopause? Not! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Nicolette BeardMale Menopause? NOT! It's hard to adjust to a world seemingly spinning out of control. Getting ahead in the "old" economy is getting harder and harder. There are limited resources for men who want to challenge the status quo, who want to break out from the "shoulds" that rule them, who are ...
Views: 1057 - the Power of Pause - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Stuart RosenIn this world of go-go-go, we've lost the valuable time between our moments. It's easy to become overloaded, overwhelmed and overworked. We don't really live in the moments, but rather in between... and if we don't take the time to pause, we'll never really take the time to live. CATCH OUR ...
Views: 1032 - The Changing of the Guard: Four Key Exhibiting Strategies for Generation Y - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Susan FriedmannSurvey the crowd at any trade show, and one trend immediately makes itself apparent. Attendees are getting younger. The infamous Baby Boomers are preparing for retirement, and Gen X’ers have moved into upper management positions. Now we’re exhibiting for Generation Y. The members of Generation ...
Views: 1052 - How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 6 of 6) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Jin DhaliwalFrom the beginning of time, people, in spite of their needs, in the midst of all their attachment to material things, have been intuitively conscious of the limited, transient, and illusionary nature of their material existence, and in their wise and silent moments have tried to reach out into ...
Views: 844 - Tips for Getting a Great Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Hiram PerezIs it difficult for you to "roll out of bed" in the morning? Do you have a hard time concentrating in the morning and feel like you're running around in a fog for most of the day? Are you constantly trying to "snap yourself out of it?" If this sounds like you, then you may not be getting ...
Views: 927 - “Want” Is a Four Letter Word: Living Life Beyond Desire - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Peter MichelThe word “want” is arguably the most negative word in the English language. What if someone told you that everything you thought you knew about how you must “increase your desire” in order to achieve your goals was 100% backwards and will lead you to untold pain and suffering instead of to the ...
Views: 1406 - Bonding With Your Partner - Without Candles, Wine or Lingerie! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Margaret PaulA journalist interviewed me regarding intimacy in relationships. One of her questions was, “What are some of the easy ways in which husband and wife can bond - without candles and wine and expensive lingerie?” Easy ways? Well, it depends on what you mean by easy! Bonding has ...
Views: 3575 - Recipe for Getting Your Book Published: Baste it Now and Again . . . Then Let it Bake for Twelve Years! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Yolanda CardenI was never much of a reader until one day, in the early eighties, I picked up a copy of Helter Skelter, by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. This is an often used adage, but I couldn’t put it down. The author’s attention to detail fascinated me. After that, I was hooked on novels depicting ...
Views: 1198 - Consumer Beware... Identity Theft Tools & Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Elizabeth WardThe Tools Used In Identity Theft Identity theft is very quickly becoming the crime of choice for thousands of criminals worldwide. With online Internet access to just about any kind of database you want becoming easier and easier to acquire, the crime of Identity Theft is becoming so easy, a ...
Views: 794 - 7 Tips for Eating Out Without Gaining Weight - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Kathryn Martyn SmithAre You Addicted to Restaurants? What used to be considered a treat, going out for dinner, has become more common that cooking at home, and we think we're better off? Think again. Restaurants, fast foods and highly processed foods are turning us into a nation of fat and sluggish people. It's ...
Views: 1078 - New 7th dimensional healing system by the Ascended Masters and Ashtar - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from petra margolisBy Sananda and Ashtar. The Blue Light Star System This new 7th dimension healing system can be used the same way as the Reiki energy, the difference is it is fueled by the Ashtar command and it has a much higher frequency. His ships have been around the earth for a long time and at this point ...
Views: 5350 - Mastery of Awareness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Sheri RosenthalLife is filled with all kinds of adventures and experiences, gifts and magic. Of all the gifts I have ever received in this life time, the gift of the mastery of awareness is the one I treasure the most. You might ask why that gift would exceed all others. After all, wasn’t that diamond ring ...
Views: 1205 - Consciousness heals - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Dr. Ulla SebastianConsciousness heals. We know that since Freud's time. Consciousness allows those parts that got repressed, denied and 'forgotten' to be recovered so that you can become more whole.Consciousness is like a light that you shine on the dark areas of your subconscious. As you bring the events that ...
Views: 1155 - After Divorce - 7 Ways to Rediscover Your True Passion - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Joanie WinbergGoing through a divorce is a very challenging time in a person’s life. It is hard to adjust to being single again, as well as living “out of the habit” of being married, especially if you have been married for many, many years. Eventually, you begin to think about dating, but it is suggested ...
Views: 1395 - Great Cruise Ship Of Life - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Kathy GatesEver wonder why the good things in life seem to just slip out of your fingers when they do come your way? This is why: Because there’s no dock for that “ship” you’ve been waiting on, and it just can’t stay around without a safe harbor. We all want our ship to come in (pardon the analogy). ...
Views: 1146 - Breakfast of Failures - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Sharif Khan"If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate." --Thomas Watson, Sr. Founder of IBM Before the Breakfast of Champions - there was the Breakfast of Failures: * C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) had over 800 rejections before he sold even one piece of writing. * Oprah ...
Views: 1006 - How do you discover and live your passion? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Craig NathansonHow do you discover and live your passion? This is the seventh article in a ten-part series based on Craig Nathanson's trademark "Ten P" model for vocational happiness. By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ This is a question we all want to answer… …especially in mid-life where ...
Views: 2858 - Manifesting abundance Though be careful What You Wish For - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2005 from Michaela ScherrWhat does it take to manifest abundance into someone’s life? For me manifesting joy takes no effort, there are so many simple things I get joy out of. As a matter of fact I lead quite an abundant simple life. I’m talking more about big material things here like manifesting money - lots of it, ...
Views: 1292 - How Bonkers Is Your Mind? - Why Not Tame It Using Hypnosis? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2005 from Keith WatsonDo you realise that have been self hypnotising all your life? You just haven’t realised it. Let me explain with an example. Have you tried calling a child away from an absorbing Play Station game or maybe ‘The Simpsons’ on TV to come and have their meal? If they acted as if they didn’t ...
Views: 1037 - Top 7 Manifesting Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Jeannette MawThose of you familiar with the Law of Attraction know how straightforward the deliberate creation process is: like attracts like, so get in vibrational harmony with what you want, and let it in. Seems simple. Yet virtually everyone who practices it runs into a few hiccups. Here are the top ...
Views: 1525 - Finding Love and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Sally HigginsFinding Love and Happiness I’ve been on a personal search and assisting clients and friends to find love and happiness for a long time now, and last month I believe I finally found the key. We have all heard the old adage that happiness comes from within and that you have to love yourself ...
Views: 1617 - Quartz Crystals: Science or Magic? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Daniel NoyesThere is no question that quartz crystals are very special. They have been revered throughout the ages as symbols of beauty, health and often power. The latter is sometimes referred to as key to the rise and fall of the mythical civilization of Atlantis. More recently quartz crystals have been ...
Views: 17314(1 vote) - Separating Business from People - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Julie Donley“After 20 years of employment, I was injured and my employer told me they had no job for me. You bet I’m angry!” Many people lose their jobs through injury, downsizing or closings and it’s challenging to come to terms with leaving an employer after so many years of service. Anger is a natural ...
Views: 916 - On Saying Goodbye to a Drama King - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenCharles left her, just left altogether with no satisfactory explanation. Just announced, after six months of a hot-house infatuation that had swept her off her feet, “Sorry, Miranda, this isn’t working” -- said it not even kindly, at that -- and said he wanted out. He wasn’t interested in ...
Views: 1545 - How To Get Heard In Meetings - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Laura BrowneThink about the last meeting you attended at work. After the meeting, did you feel that everyone heard what you had to say and your ideas were taken seriously? Or did you leave frustrated because louder or more forceful people dominated the meeting? If so, you need to take control of the role ...
Views: 1057 - How To Get What You Want At Work - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Laura BrowneWhat do you want at work? Do you want a promotion, a new office, or the opportunity to work on an exciting new project? Here are 4 simple rules that will help you get what you want: 1) Ask. That seems pretty simple, but often at work we’re not clear about what we want. We may assume that ...
Views: 3699 - Should I Put My Child On A Diet? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Beverly GreySHOULD I PUT MY CHILD ON A DIET? We are becoming a nation of overweight people. Adults who were never overweight as children are now overweight or even obese. The epidemic of childhood obesity is starting to worry parents, as they hear of more and more children developing type 2 ...
Views: 844 - Avoiding the Worst Cold Calling Mistakes Made By Sales Pros - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Leslie ButerinSales pros frequently ask, “What’s the #1 change I need to make, as I prospect by phone instead of face-to-face?” Here’s the emotional truth behind this seemingly innocent question: Most sales pros confess they’d rather have their toenails pulled out with pliers than cold call prospects by ...
Views: 857 - Raised in a Cult - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Lyca ShanThe sound of the bell interrupted me, tolling another lecture. It made my heart jump. I climbed down, swinging from my special tree branch and ran to the classroom. Things seemed different now. I always felt afraid when we had “lectures,” afraid I would be called on. After all, didn’t he ...
Views: 3299 - Wouldn't It Be Nice if TIME Grew on Trees? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Lori RadunThe top two things that people seem to want more of are money and time. As a matter of fact, more money and more time are the top two issues people come to life coaches for (they also happen to be the top two excuses people use for not hiring a coach). It would be great if we had a money tree ...
Views: 1199 - The Trouble with Being Perfect - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAsk someone to walk to the moon and you’ll hear, “Not realistic,” as a response. They wouldn’t have a problem giving that answer. Ask some people to be perfect and you can almost hear the inner and outer dialogue start — “You have no idea how hard I try to be just that.” This person might even ...
Views: 1190 - Open Door? Open Mind? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Mike MooreOpen Door Policy? Open Mind Policy? By Mike Moore I was giving a presentation on “ the Value of Recognition” to the office workers of a large Canadian City. The City Commissioner ended his welcome to those present with these words, “ I have an open door policy so I want to encourage you to ...
Views: 1881 - The Secret Of Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Chuck DanesYou know it never ceases to amaze me when talking with people regarding living life to the fullest, how the majority of people perceive that it must happen. When it comes to money, the majority believe that you must work longer, harder, or be luckier than the next person if you are to ever ...
Views: 1419 - Mind Speed Reading Taiji Success Tool - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Nikolas Maricic WolfMIND SPEED READING – CROATIAN TAIJI CENTRE HELIS TEHNIQUES FOR BETTER LIFE AND SUCCESS First, do You want to read faster and understand better what you read? Why? The best way to learn anything is to pretend that You are teaching this to someone. So, from now ...
Views: 708 - Your Pillow Is Likely Infected With Fungus and You Don't Even Know It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Joseph MercolaAccording to researchersyour pillows may be home for millions of fungal spores, . Aspergillus The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which is the species most commonly found in pillows, is also the most likely to cause disease. The resulting syndrome, aspergillosis, has become the leading ...
Views: 1524 - Follow-Up Letters Win Job Offers - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Linda MatiasA surefire way to separate yourself from a sea of other qualified candidates is to write a follow-up letter after an interview. Most job seekers neglect to write a letter, assuming that once they leave the interviewer’s office the interview is over. Well, it isn’t. The interview process extends ...
Views: 1137 - Balance: A Mystic Ideal - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaLast week, a friend of mine gave me a best-selling business book that forecast the rise of the right brain thinker and the demise of the left-brain thinker. Scientists have identified the right brain as the emotional, empathic, artistic side and the left-brain as the side of logic, intellect and ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Physically Close, Emotionally Distant - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, I read your answer on 'Trust' on the Internet and I hope you can help me. I am engaged to be married this December. The problem is I feel that my fiancé is not emotionally available to me during love making. I know she has been emotionally hurt by her past boyfriend seven ...
Views: 1080 - Where You Can Find Sympathy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsAsk any of my kids and they’ll tell you immediately that you’ll find it in the dictionary between “sh—“ and “syphilis”. Wasn’t that absolutely cruel and unkind of me to instill in them a nearly total distain for the concept of “sympathy”? With so many individuals in the world suffering in so ...
Views: 1333 - How to Lower your blood pressure quikly - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Fabiola GroshanIn most cases, the secondary diseases that follow the high blood pressure manifest long time after the hypertension and it's symptoms appear. To provide a treatment for hypertension and to lower blood pressure quickly it is significant to discover it's existence in the beginning phase, before it ...
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