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- Uncover Emotional Secrets and Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from David SnapeCan you remember a time when you became a little irritated with someone and made a sharp comment that may have hurt, one which you later regretted? Have you ever writhed in the pain of emotional agony over some loss or missed opportunity? Do you recall a time when you felt so overwhelmed by ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Reality Exposed - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from David SnapeDid you know that our thoughts may be influencing our reality and lives? Have you ever seen a movie called 'What the Bleep Do We Know!?'. Interestingly, there is a part in the movie about how different emotional states affect water molecules and cause them to form patterns. Imagine your ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Suicide is Not an Option - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from David SnapeOn December 12th, 1992, my brother committed suicide. The consequences were devastating to everyone involved. Maybe this story will help someone who is contemplating suicide to decide against it. Suicide is not the solution that some may think it is. Problems and unresolved issues will haunt ...
Views: 1259 - Meditation and You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from David SnapeI've just finished my meditation practice for the day in a nearby park. The weather and temperature were near perfect for an October evening. My body now feels relaxed from head to toe. I was practicing the Falun Dafa exercises that so many have gained similar and greater benefits from. As ...
Views: 778 - An Alternative To Root Scaling And Planing Worked For Me - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from David SnapeRecently, I was looking at some 'official' information about gum disease and gingivitis. One of the sites implied that gum disease was the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. I think this is possibly an untrue and potentially dangerous statement to make because it may lead people to ...
Views: 7151(2 votes) - Quit Smoking and Save Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from David SnapePicture this scene. We were in gross anatomy lab when we were asked to cut open the chest cavity of our cadaver. Feeling squeamish yet? What happened next was a bit of a shock. Cadavers have been soaked in formaldehyde for at least six months before they get to the lab so you might imagine ...
Views: 956(9 votes) - People Don't Talk About It - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from David SnapeYou notice that they seem to be people from all walks of life. As you look around the room, you realize that they could easily be your neighbor, your baker, your dry cleaner, your boss. They are just average people, people just like you and me, sharing a common problem - one that is shunned from ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Olympic Spirit Shattered by Chinese Official's Remarks - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from David SnapeAt an official Olympic Torch ceremony, one of China's leaders, while referring to Tibet said, "We can definitely smash the separatist plot of the Dalai Lama clique completely." Hardly in the spirit of uniting humanity for the Olympics, he probably feels that he did nothing wrong. After all, ...
Views: 1046(4 votes) - The Far Side of Forty - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from David SnapeToday, I turned forty-years-old. It does feel a bit strange. I feel as if I'm on a ship entering uncharted waters. Where I am going is a mystery. In many ways, where I've come from is also a mystery. In fact, I think life is just one big mysterious adventure. You don't know where you came from ...
Views: 1077(4 votes) - Marketing Fusion Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from David SnapeMany people on the Internet are familiar with marketing online. In fact, many people make their living that way. On the other side of that coin, there are countless numbers of people who don't make their money from the Internet. Many of those would like to. Internet Marketers that are ...
Views: 1222(3 votes) - Flamed! What is Flaming and What Can You Do About Being Flamed? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from David SnapeFlaming is the name given to abusive attacks by email. I've been working on the Internet for several years now and it is very, very seldom that I run into this kind of situation. Less than 24 hours ago, I was flamed. This flaming gave me pause for consideration. In fact, it ruined most of my ...
Views: 1359(5 votes) - Weight Loss - Why Do Runners Stay So Slim? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from David SnapeI see them almost everyday. They appear at the park where I meditate. Runners, joggers, or whatever designator you want to give them, they are there. They even run in the freezing cold winter months. What are they running for, to stay fit and trim? Are they seeking a 'runners high'? Do they ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Weight Loss - What a Drag, Or is It? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from David SnapeI live in the midwest, and frankly speaking there are a lot of overweight people here. I know this because I'm originally from the East Coast and, also frankly speaking, there are a lot more skinny people there. I have also noticed that the West Coast sports a lot of skinny people ...
Views: 891(4 votes) - Weight Loss Discipline - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from David SnapeWhy is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? We have all heard that weight loss is just a matter of taking in less calories than we expend. That certainly sounds very logical, but is it really that simple? For example, I had an intention of only eating fruits and vegetables for a day or ...
Views: 1056(4 votes) - You Can Lose Weight on a High Carbohydrate Diet - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from David SnapeA startling fact is that carbohydrates are not responsible for making people fat. Don't feel too badly though, you are not the only person who was sold on the idea that a high protein, low carb diet was the only way to lose weight. Here is a simple way to demonstrate this fact. Think about ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - Gum Disease - Make Your Gums Healthy Again - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from David SnapeThere is one thing you really need to know about fighting gum disease: One size does not fit all. The human body is unique to each person. As you may know, in medicine, there is never a single treatment that works 100% of the time. People are different and different treatments or different ...
Views: 2875(1 vote) - Gingivitis is a Funny Topic - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from David Snape"Gingivitis is a funny topic". That is what my friend at work told me when I mentioned my Gingivitis Killer website. "I don't think so", I thought. Gingivitis and gum disease are serious. They can cause a person to lose his teeth. Many, many people have gingivitis and/or gum disease. A lot of ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Gingivitis - Did You Know That Some Mouthwash Can Stain Your Teeth? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from David SnapeWhen I was in Germany recently for three weeks, I was deprived of some of the tools and associated techniques that I use to keep my gums clean and healthy. Unfortunately, because I was a little too worried about it, I turned to a mouthwash that is available over-the-counter in Germany but ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Diabetes and Gum Disease - You Need to Understand How They Are Connected - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from David SnapeWhile it is not quite correct to say that there is an officially recognized direct connection between these two diseases, most researchers agree that it is likely that there is. So bear in mind, that the official verdict that diabetes and gingival disease are interrelated has not come yet. ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Gum Disease and Heart Disease - How Close is the Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from David SnapeThe kind of plaque that forms in the arteries that feed the heart have been found to contain the same kind of bacteria that cause gum disease in the mouth. Now, if this isn't an eye opener, I'm not sure what is. This research is not conclusive, I should add. But, it does point to the possible ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Xylitol - Good For Your Dental Health? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from David SnapeXylitol and Tooth Decay One of the amazing hidden 'secrets' of this century is xylitol. It is truly astonishing on two points. This five carbon sugar can help to prevent both tooth decay and gum disease because the bacteria that eat it cannot utilize xylitol as they can glucose (six carbon ...
Views: 1007(3 votes) - Gum Disease Treatment - Is There Anything You Can Do at Home to Save Your Gums and Teeth? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from David SnapeFirst of all, before getting started, I do recommend that you team with your periodontist when it comes to tackling this problem. However, I will also state that periodontists, dentists and other professionals often do not tell you about the major things you can do at home to solve this ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - Who is at Risk For Developing Periodontal Disease? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from David SnapeWhile there are certainly risk factors for periodontal disease such as smoking, chewing tobacco and pregnancy, it is important to realize that gum disease can strike anyone. Our lives as human beings are often riddled with stress which can also be a factor. I think it is important to point ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - How NOT to Be an Affiliate - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from David SnapeI recently was suckered into buying one of those expensive Internet Marketing packages. As part of the deal I went through an affiliate. In case you didn't know, affiliates make their money from a commission paid by the vendor of the product when someone purchases through the affiliate's ...
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