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- Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterIn recent years, scientists have found that some of the complications of obesity, which include diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, and heart disease, were more clearly related to the central distribution of fat (excessive fat tissue in the abdominal region), than to overall level of ...
Views: 1202 - What Are You Doing to Fight "Sarcopenia"? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterHave you ever had major surgery? If you have, you will know that once the anesthesia has worn off, the first thing the doctors and nurses require of you is to “get out of bed” and move! But, “wait a minute,” you cry, “I just had major surgery--let me rest.” Thankfully, however, for you, that ...
Views: 1470 - Drink Your Milk and LOSE Weight! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterWe all know how important getting adequate calcium is for building strong bones and teeth, and for preventing osteoporosis, a condition of gradually weakening brittle bones. But did you know that recent research has discovered that adding calcium to your diet can also promote increased weight ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - ADHD - Mood Swings and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Patrick Hurley********************************************* ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – Mood Swings and Anxiety July 2004 Volume I Issue VII Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs ...
Views: 10315(1 vote) - "Pass It Along" - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Chuck BauerSitting on a Delta airlines jet waiting for pushback from the gate, the senior flight attendant politely asked, "What can we do for you?" I was silent for a moment as I thought about my reply as she continued to speak, "Mr. Bauer, we checked your Delta file and you have about a zillion miles, ...
Views: 2024 - Mirrors - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsMirrors, mirrors all around Why don’t I hear the joyful sound Of myself clapping as I stroll by? Is it you or is it I? Aarghhh! My sincere apologies to the real poets of the world! The things I do to amuse myself… Mirrors lie. All those pieces of glass with the reflective coating on ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: Helping Children with Autism Learn - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Yolanda CardenDevelopmental Consideration in a Peer/Play Partner Play Models for the Youngest Children with Autism Play Partners by Developmental Level versus Chronological Level. One of the big socialization questions that should always come up when planning to introduce a child with an autistic spectrum ...
Views: 1866 - BELIEF MANAGEMENT - THE MISSING INGREDIENT? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Joan Friedlander"Joan, I'm working so hard and I'm not getting anything done!" Ihave heard some version of this cry of frustration by many anentrepreneur. It's a common complaint voiced by those of use whosought the freedom to have complete authority over ourschedules, only to find ourselves unwittingly ...
Views: 1416 - How To Prepare For A Great Vacation! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Sophie MelansonSchool is out, summertime is here, and the time to prepare for a fun vacation has arrived. Aside from all the obvious objective preparations such as mapping out the best route to your destination, making hotel reservations along the way, and highlighting all the special sites to see are the not ...
Views: 3380 - The Top 10 Reasons to Give Us All a Break and Quit Using Your Cell Phone in the Car - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Susan DunnYes, USING it. Read the data about just the conversation part. Read the data about the hands-free part. Go here http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/phon-ndx.htm for tips for safe cellular phone use in the car (if there is such a thing). 1. Interrogatory No. 2: Was a cell phone in use in your ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - It is far easier to complain and criticize than to NOT - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from Robyn SpeedIt was a life choice commitment that I thought would be easy. I was going to stop complaining and stop criticizing people. I felt quite serene in my decision, knowing that this was the necessary next step in my spiritual progress. After several days I realized this was not going to be easy at ...
Views: 6440(2 votes) - A Secret Women Know But Men Don't - by I'd like to tell you a story...
It's a story that you might find strangely familiar. Don't be alarmed.
Once upon a time, there was a man who was very attracted to a particular woman.
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Views: 1041 - What Women HATE Most About Single Guys - by If you listen to a group of attractive, single women talking alone over dinner or drinks, the topic will always turn to MEN.
And in most cases, it will eventually turn into a RANT session about how hard it is to find good men to date...
Which will lead to a FULL-ON RAG SESSION about ...
Views: 4054 - How Guys Screw Up First Dates - by How Guys Screw Up First Dates ...OR...
"The One Thing NEVER To Do With A Woman" By David DeAngelo I get a lot of guys who write in to ask me how to behave around women. Many of those questions focus on the first meeting or the first date.
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Views: 2251 - The Ten Most Dangerous Mistakes YOU Probably Make With Women—And What To Do About It… - by Here Are The Top TenReasons Why Men Fail With Women—And How To Make Sure YOU Avoid Every One OfThese Deadly Common Mistakes...By David DeAngeloMISTAKE#1: Being
Too Much Of A “Nice Guy” Haveyou ever noticed that the really attractive women never seem to be ...
Views: 2577 - How To Get A Woman's Phone Number And Email Address Within Three Minutes Of Meeting Her - by Let me start off by telling you something interesting:
I've personally stopped focusing on just getting phone numbers. I've found that EMAIL addresses are far better (I still get the phone number too, of course).
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Views: 1612 - Wise Woman Ways to Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAlmost every woman has, at one time or another, felt so fatigued she wanted to cry. But for some women, and for a variety of reasons - including menopause, caring for a new-born, working odd hours, chronic anxiety, and poverty, to name only a few - fatigue is a constant, not an occasional, ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - 10 Power Tips for Presentations with Computer Projection - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from George TorokWhen was the last time you sat through a terrible presentation using computer projection? When was the last time you gave one? If you want to avoid disaster and give your career a boost then apply these ten tips the next time you present with the computer projector. And if you want to do a ...
Views: 1634 - 7 Strategies for Handling Last Minute Meetings - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from Susan FriedmannHave you ever found yourself having to scramble to organize a meeting at the last minute? Wouldn’t it be nice that if and when this daunting situation arose, you were well prepared with all necessary information ready at your fingertips? That’s why I’ve developed the following seven survival ...
Views: 1335 - Sponsorship: A Key to Powerful Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from Susan FriedmannSponsorship is the fastest growing form of marketing in the U.S. It is still very much in its infancy, especially in the trade show arena. With this in mind, you can find unlimited opportunities to broaden your competitive advantage by increasing your credibility, image and prestige in ...
Views: 1217 - What Is Wellness? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from Ben LoMost of us are familiar with the many things we’re told to have checked—our cholesterol, our weight, our blood pressure, our hearts, and so on—and we know that if something comes up “wrong”, we’ll be told something we need to take or do. But how many of us know how to avoid something going ...
Views: 1133 - Top Five Techniques for Getting Into Your First-Choice College - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2004 from Robert MooreCustomize your approach. Applying to college is an exercise in self-promotion. When you send in a college application, you’re sending a sales pitch to a customer with thousands of competing offers at its fingertips. It’s important that every college feel like they’re at the top of your list, ...
Views: 773 - 5 Essential Traits Of A Home Business Website - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Trent BrownriggSo you’ve decided to start an online work at home business and are just beginning to build your website. You probably have a million different ideas for what you want the site to look like. You will want to take into consideration that your idea of a great website may differ drastically from ...
Views: 1396 - Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science.. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayDon't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't! Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Nothing Seems To Get Rid Of My Nagging Back Pain… What Now? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2004 from Robert DuvallI’m just guessing, but here’s what your experience with back pain has probably been like: You probably went to your family doctor first, or a chiropractor. Your visit likely only lasted 15 minutes or so… they poked around and confirmed that you do have back pain and gave you a prescription for ...
Views: 1325 - ADVICE CAN BE FISHY - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinSome years ago, while Jon was shining shoes in the shop, a customer was giving him business advice. Since the man is retired from a rather successful business, I was pleased that Jon listened. However, the conversation reminded me of how easy it is to take too much advice. I heard of a man ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - How to Dowse or Water Witch - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Stephanie Yeh"Water Witching." The term sounds so delightful, mystical, and wonderful, doesn't it? Water witching is the art of using a magical tool, such as a pendulum or dowsing rods, or psychic abilities to find underground sources of water. People, including some plumbers, have been practicing water ...
Views: 12579(2 votes) - What is real freedom? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from ashok kumarWhat is true Freedom? Freedom.... The cherished goal of humanity throughout its history. No society has ever been happy under the rule of people of some other society. History, from one perspective, is nothing but a struggle between two groups-one attempting to enslave or keeping ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - You can be a doctor in your kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants are part of our social life. Since ages, we have been using medicinal plants for curing various disorders. Home remedies are less expensive than other system of medicines. Generally, it is harmless, easy to access, eco-friendly and cheaper. Anyone can afford these medicines. ...
Views: 20353(3 votes) - Improve Your Listening Immediately! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Stephen BoydWe are good at talking, but we have trouble listening. One sage said, “The only reason we listen is because we know we get to talk next.” Here are some tips that can change your listening behavior now. Names! First, repeat a person’s name when you first meet him or her. This will make you ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Ethics in Speaking: A Practical Point of View - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Stephen BoydOften managers have to deliver presentations with unpleasant content. The vice president has to announce that there is a hiring freeze or a downsizing. The human resource director speaks to the employees about a benefits package with fewer benefits. Because executives are often speaking in ...
Views: 1439 - Want to have a baby? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaCONSCIOUS PROCREATION A fortunate group of people get to the moment in their life where they consciously decide to procreate, go at it and the miracle happens. Many of us get pregnant first and then consider the consequences. While some couples prefer to take a completely relaxed approach ...
Views: 1759 - Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaPostpartum Doula, do you need one? Remember the adagio, it takes a village to raise a child? Well, only one hundred years ago new moms were surrounded by a village that not only helped with the new ...
Views: 1414 - Great Escape: Creating Comfort with Parent Getaways - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Yolanda CardenWhen I told my husband in a burst of excitement that I had found a whole series of books on romantic weekends in Southern California, Northern California, New England and points in between he said, "Does it come with a baby sitter?" I have listened as many couples argued about what is normal ...
Views: 1122 - Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Laura TurnerYou’ve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how? In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical. If my brother was born without being able to walk – how could my attitude or ...
Views: 2927(1 vote) - Be a Quality Freak - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Subhashis Das GuptaBe a Quality Freak In a highly competitive environment , it is needless to mention that there is no space for being second best or complacent , whichever way you like . For a second throw off your covers , and in no time you shall award game , set and match to your competitors . Quality ...
Views: 2057(2 votes) - Counteracting Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from Sushil KumarEffective handling of emotions holds the key to health and happiness. Since health and happiness are universal aims, we will do a great favour unto ourselves if we learn to be adept in warding off negative emotions and employ the positive ones gainfully and in the right manner. By ignoring ...
Views: 1824 - Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2004 William G. Covington, Jr. PhD Structure is important in maintaining achievement over a period of time. Creative people sometimes seem to desire a lack of structure because the right hemisphere of the brain is stimulated when less structure is apparent, however on closer ...
Views: 2478 - Book Excerpt: The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe Herbal Mood Booster Only a small number of clinical trials have evaluated Rhodiola rosea as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But we have seen so many patients respond remarkably well to the herb that we consider it an important addition to the ...
Views: 6620 - Checklist for Success - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from Sophie MelansonThere are many ways to stay on track with your goals and keep moving towards creating the life of your own design. Making a list of what you value most in life, and then being true to those things you value, is one of the best ways to get you from where you are to where you want to be. This list ...
Views: 1174 - Where to Find a Cash Windfall of $10,000 to $1,000,000--You Never Knew You Had. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from Jay AbrahamThere is a rather famous true story called “Acres of Diamonds”. It is about a successful farmer who risks everything searching the African continent for diamonds. Ultimately he dies sick and penniless, while the new owner of his farm uncovers on his property the largest single diamond ever ...
Views: 2399 - Body Fields USA Inc. introduces New Workplace Stress Reliever, Pulsed Magnetic Fields - by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health fact: 25% of employees view their jobs as the No. 1 stressor in their lives, more so than financial or family problems. Now job stress can be reversed and prevented with a new treatment at home, the pulsed magnetic fields of Magnopro. This ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Memory Improvement Techniques from a Grand Master of Memory - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2010 from Mark ChannonIn 1995, Mark Channon created a memory improvement game show for BBC1 called Monkhouses Memory Masters and came sixth in the World Memory Championship, ranking 3rd in the world as one of the first International Grand Masters of Memory. In the competition there was a one hour event in which you ...
Views: 4275 - Why Small Businesses Fail (or Fail to Thrive) - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetTammy, a skilled and gifted horticulturist, called me to discuss what she needed to know to start her own florist and landscaping business. She had been in the horticulture industry for 10 years and was incredibly skilled at working with flowers and plants – one of the best. She also had great ...
Views: 1860 - How to Deal with the Bullies in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2004 from Debbie MandelRecently, many articles have explored the painful relationship between bullies and their victims. Often rooted in childhood, the consequences are far-reaching and almost never ending – for victim and bully. Patterns endure and ultimately define both adult conscious and subconscious ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - The Ultimate PR Edge: Getting Reporters To Open Your E-Mails - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2004 from Bill StollerYou know that getting publicity is vital to the health of yourbusiness. You probably also know that e-mail is the way mostpublicity seekers get in touch with reporters to score thatprecious coverage. Here’s what you don’t know: The vastmajority of e-mails sent to journalists never get ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - Relocation/Travel Astrology — - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2004 from James Clayton“Hence the first principle in changing one’s character is to seek another environment, to let new forces play upon our unused chords, and draw from us a better music.” — Will Durant I was 17 and growing up in the Midwestern farming community of just under 1,000. My youthful intent, looking ...
Views: 5869 - Relationship Advice--Top 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2004 from Lisa AngelettieRelationship Advice--Introduction Clients at www.GirlShrink.com like to discuss a variety of issues in e-therapy, but most clients overwhelmingly ask for sound relationship advice. Therefore, we decided to put together a list of relationship advice tips, that when followed, address the very ...
Views: 2699 - 10 Ideas to Jump Start Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2004 from Skye ThomasTo begin feeling that first spark of self-confidence within you, try as many of these as you like. It's important to enjoy yourself along the way. Have fun! 1. Correctly do 25 pushups, 50 sit-ups, or 1 cartwheel. 2. Learn all of the words to a fun new song on the radio and sing it aloud ...
Views: 1376 - What If I Fall Flat On My Face? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2004 from Skye ThomasI hope you do. Sounds awful, I know. But I really think the best thing that can happen to you is for you to take a timid little leap and fall flat on your face. Then, I want to see you get back up, evaluate what you did wrong, and jump again. Keep on taking that leap of faith and learning ...
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