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- Definition: Functional Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisINTRODUCTION: WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Functional medicine is a field of medicine that employs assessment and intervention to improve physiological, emotional/cognitive, and physical function. In this context, function is the "kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or ...
Views: 5672 - Book Review: Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide To Holding Her Own In A Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dating. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Dating is Debra Berndt. Dating relates to social relationships between people in a cordial environment. Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own ...
Views: 5562 - Definition: Soul Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis step is important, as it is one that will mold and shape the way you think about the things that are going on in this world. Your soul is a different "animal" than most of you are thinking. The soul has an agenda that is quite different from what the rest of you are about! It is my belief ...
Views: 5450 - Book Review: Messages: The Communications Skills Book - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication Skills. Messages: ...
Views: 4784 - Definition: Romantic Date - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis article is aimed at assisting you with how to set about making a romantic date for the one you love. It is especially appropriate for the less romantically inclined who just can't think of these ideas without prompting! Steps 1. Make a list of what you will need before you begin. For ...
Views: 4741 - ***Definition: Home Exercise Program - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisHow many times have you heard someone say, "I can't really follow through with an exercise program because I'm just too busy" or "I got caught up in traffic" or "That gym instructor is just way too fast and too tough for me"? If that sounds like you, then you probably need an exercise program ...
Views: 4603 - Definition: Boost Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisFor many years now, "self-esteem" has been synonymous with "positive self image," but that's not really what self-esteem is. Positive self-image is important - it's caring about yourself and seeing yourself as a unique and special individual simply because of who you are as a human being. ...
Views: 4592 - Definition: Healthy Aging - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhile aging is inevitable, many of the degenerative changes that prevail past middle age are not if preventive steps are taken.Recent medical research confirms that good nutrition can prevent, or at least slow down,such debilitating conditions such as Osteoporosis,Diabetes,and Heart Disease. In ...
Views: 4345 - Definition: Intuitive Healing - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisIntuitive healing and psychic readings arise from the same source. This source is the human soul. We have all seen the image of the psychic reader, looking into a crystal ball and saying “cross my palms with silver, and your future you shall see”. It is truly sad that this ability which arises ...
Views: 4313 - Definition: Self Fulfillment - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Debbie MolisSelf-Fulfillment is a term that has been used by various organismic psychology theories, often in slightly different ways (e.g., Goldstein, Maslow, Rogers). The term was originally introduced by the organismic theorist, Kurt Goldstein, for the motive to realize all of one's potentialities. In ...
Views: 4109 - Definition: Life Values - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Debbie MolisMy son attends Cornell University, where I have had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Professor Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist: In Search of Explanations for Everyday Enigmas. One topic that Professor Frank covers in his writings is the "opportunity cost" or the ...
Views: 4013 - Definition: Personal Success - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisYou may hear stuff about better communication being the cure for the rumor mill contagion. Though that is possibly true, beware. Listen in and draw your own conclusions. • "Our problem around here is communication. No one knows what's going on." -- But didn't you get the message? • "What ...
Views: 3993 - Definition: Personal Training Program - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisUnder the surface, every body is built the same. Each of us has an athlete's body buried down there somewhere – and we all have the ability to move like athletes. Some of us are just ahead of others in terms of our fitness progress. However, with appropriate nutrition, sleep and exercise, ...
Views: 3951 - Definition: Anti-Aging Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisToday, anti aging therapy is a rapidly growing area in medicine. What is anti aging therapy? To begin with, scientists do not have an answer or a so-called "magic bullet," to revere the effects of aging. There are some therapies that have shown some signs of anti aging effects, but it is still ...
Views: 3886 - Definition: EFT Tapping Points - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisRecent years have seen the development of a family of therapies that offer clinically effective alternatives to traditional, long-term treatments. These Power Therapies only require one to three sessions, but the results are usually permanent. Each of them provides noticeable relief from ...
Views: 3777 - Definition: Body Energy - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen most people think of energy in the Chinese context, they think in terms of "ch'i" (qi) and its use in acupuncture. To understand ch'i, we need to examine the topic of body energy within traditional Chinese context. The historical origins of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, are in ...
Views: 3735 - Book Review: Energy Leadership: Transforming Your Workplace and Your Life from the Core - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Coaching, the practice of assisting clients to determine and achieve personal goals. A coach will use a variety of methods, tailored to the client, to move through the process of setting and reaching goals. Bruce D Schneider is ...
Views: 3656 - Book Review: The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Anger Management. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Anger Management is Hale Dwoskin. Anger Management involve a system of psychological therapeutic techniques and exercises by which one with excessive anger can reduce the ...
Views: 3605 - Definition: Debt Reduction - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisIt’s not easy being in debt. It’s not easy having the burden of debt weighing on your shoulders. You have financial obligations you want to take care of, and you have responsibilities at home that are important to you, but you may not know where to start. You constantly feel worried, scared, ...
Views: 3503 - Definition: Personal Best - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisJim Collins opened his book Good to Great with the statement, “Good is the enemy of great.” He explained that when we have good schools, good businesses and good government, we are prone to accept that level of quality as sufficient. Collins observed: “Few people attain great lives, in large ...
Views: 3373 - Definition: Best Business Practices - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisSmall businesses can often be beaten out by larger competitors simply because they have better practices than small businesses. The good news is that there are a number of practices that can translate to small businesses. These strategies and tactics are some of the best-kept secrets and can ...
Views: 3326 - Book Review: The Amazing Laws of Cosmic Mind Power - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Subliminal Messaging and Subliminal Learning, a learning technique complimentary to subliminal messaging where the subject receives information in such a way that it passes below the normal limits of perception. Bradley Thompson is the
Views: 3307(1 vote) - Definition: Subliminal Tapes - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisIt is a well-known fact that subliminal messages are real, infact, I use them to help individuals re-program their minds when they have been infected by what I call negative mental viruses and imprints. Imprints actually begin long before we become aware of them, and actually they begin when we ...
Views: 3306(1 vote) - Book Review: Flipping The Switch...: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using The QBQ! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 3260 - Definition: Divorce Counseling - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisA positive trend becoming noticeable in marriage counseling and therapy is that more couples are going in for counseling before seeking a divorce. However, there are more useless and incompetent marriage counselors and marriage therapists than ever. So it's best to check out and look for the ...
Views: 3135 - Definition: Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisEmotional Intelligence (EI), often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ), describes an ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, of others, and of groups. As a relatively new area of psychological research, the definition of EI is ...
Views: 3114 - Definition: Alexithymia - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisAlexithymia from the Greek words λεξις and θυμος (literally "without words for emotions") is a term coined by Peter Sifneos in 1973[1][2] to describe a state of deficiency in understanding, processing, or describing ...
Views: 3080 - Book Review: The Heart of Coaching: Using Transformational Coaching to Create a High-Performance Coaching Culture - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Success Coaching, a motivational tool that will help someone stay focused on a goal or path with help from a self improvement professional. Jim Allen is the Official Guide to Success Coaching. The Heart of Coaching: Using ...
Views: 3041 - Definition: Personal Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Debbie MolisLife coaching is a practice of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals. A coach uses multiple methods to help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals. Coaching is not targeted at psychological illness, and coaches are not therapists. Origins and History With ...
Views: 3024 - Book Review: Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Trainers and Personal Training. Personal Trainers design exercise routines, provide education on physical fitness and give motivation and support to help their clients achieve better health. Craig Burton is the Official Guide ...
Views: 2986 - Book Review: Younger Next Year: A Guide to Living Like 50 Until You're 80 and Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Anti-Aging. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Anti-Aging is Dr. Michael Brickey. Anti-aging addresses medical and psychological ways to prevent , slow, or reverse the effects of aging and help people live longer, happier lives. It ...
Views: 2984(2 votes) - Book Review: NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Trainers and Personal Training. Personal Trainers design exercise routines, provide education on physical fitness and give motivation and support to help their clients achieve better health. Craig Burton is the Official Guide ...
Views: 2975 - Book Review: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is an ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, of others, and of groups. Emotional Intelligence is often measured as an Emotional ...
Views: 2969 - Book Review: Harvard Business Essentials Coaching and Mentoring: How to Develop Top Talent and Achieve Stronger Performance - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Coach and Business Coaching. Business coaching focuses on the needs of your business to expand and grow. Many of us try to improve our lives by growing our own business. David Mason is the Official Guide to Business Coach and ...
Views: 2902 - Definition: Communication Training - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisForms of Communication Skills Training Several Communication Skills Training (CST) programs for students are used: • partner style communications, • conflict control, • conducting business discussions, and • public presentation training, along with others. Process and Structure of ...
Views: 2841 - Book Review: Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field: A New Paradigm - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Spiritual Guides. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Spiritual Guides is Bess S. Permut. Spiritual Guides are people who have attained a high level of spiritual awareness and use their knowledge to guide people on their own paths ...
Views: 2839 - Definition: Building Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisYou want to be confident and feel confident, but what if you're starting with little or no confidence? How do you get from Point A to Point B? True self-confidence isn't an overnight acquisition. It takes dedication to realize you are a good human being that is worthy of respect and ...
Views: 2824 - Book Review: Co-Active Coaching: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success In Work And, Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Coaching, the practice of assisting clients to determine and achieve personal goals. A coach will use a variety of methods, tailored to the client, to move through the process of setting and reaching goals. Bruce D Schneider is ...
Views: 2804 - Definition: Debt to Equity - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThe debt to equity ratio (D/E) is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of equity and debt used to finance a company's assets. It is equal to total liabilities divided by shareholders' equity. The two components are often taken from the firm's balance sheet or statement of ...
Views: 2777 - Definition: Encouragement - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisEveryone needs encouragement. So many people in this world feel discouraged, pressed in, cornered, unworthy, unlovable, or completely overwhelmed by the circumstances of their lives. You can make a difference in one moment if you will honestly and sincerely encourage them. Let them know that ...
Views: 2773(1 vote) - Definition: Persistence - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen setting and achieving your goals persistence is one of the most crucial elements in attaining your goals. The basis behind persistence is will power and desire. When these two elements are combined in a proper manner you will be amazed at what you will start to achieve. With the power of ...
Views: 2699 - Definition: Rejuvenation - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Debbie MolisRejuvenation refers to procedures used for reversing the aging process and regaining youthfulness. When people get older their health, strength, intelligence and attractiveness diminishes. History of all societies is full of people have searched for ways to regain the charm of youth. The most ...
Views: 2699 - Definition: Agressive Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Debbie MolisIn psychology and other social and behavioral sciences, aggression refers to behavior that is intended to cause harm or pain. Aggression can be either physical or verbal, and behavior is classified as aggression even if it does not actually succeed in causing harm or pain. Behavior that ...
Views: 2683 - Book Review: The Arthritis Cure: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, and May Even Cure Osteoarthritis - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Arthritis Treatment. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Arthritis Treatment is Margie Garrison. Arthritis is a condition where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Treatment options vary depending on the type of ...
Views: 2655 - Definition: Small Business Consulting - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisManagement consulting (which comprises strategy consulting and operations consulting) refers to both the practice of helping companies to improve performance through analysis of existing business problems and development of future plans, as well as to the industry composed of firms that ...
Views: 2639 - Definition: Dating Etiquette - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Debbie MolisEver thought of what to do when going out on a date? Feeling lost and not knowing how? Here's some tips on how you can actually date well even if your inexperienced. Tip #1 – Revealing • Don’t give your whole story away on the first date. If you are meant to be together, you will have plenty ...
Views: 2592 - Definition: Debt Management Help - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisCredit counseling (known in the United Kingdom as debt counselling) is a process offering education to consumers about how to avoid incurring debts that cannot be repaid. This process is actually more debt counseling than a function of credit education. Credit counseling often involves ...
Views: 2562 - Book Review: 10 Simple Solutions For Building Self-Esteem: How to End Self-Doubt, Gain Confidence & Create A Positive Self-Image - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Development and Self-Esteem. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Development and Self-Esteem is Dr. Joe Rubino. Self-Esteem consists of the self relevant beliefs and emotions which shape one’s individual ...
Views: 2490 - Book Review: Instant Self-Hypnosis, How to Hypnotize Yourself with Your Eyes Open - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Hypnosis. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Hypnosis is Barrie St John. Hypnosis is a trancelike state resembling sleep that heightens the subject's receptivity to suggestion used in medicine and psychology to recover memories ...
Views: 2473 - Definition: Fear of Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisThe simplest and most understandable way I have ever heard intimacy described is by breaking the word down: in to me see. That is what intimacy is about - allowing another person to see into us, sharing who we are with another person. Sharing who we are is a problem because at the core of our ...
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