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- Women, treat your body to this magical PMS tea - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThere are herbs and herbal mixes made into teas or infusions that have the proven ability to lessen if not completely do away with uncomfortable situations that come with the dreaded period each month. One such herbal tea mix that my wife has made popular around our home is two herbs less ...
Views: 834 - 9 year old girl loses 66 pounds using natural ways - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyAccording to ABC News, in an article dated December 10th 2012, a child age 9 whom the news site referred to as Breanna Bond just lost 66lbs down from a weight of 186lbs the natural way! 186lbs at age 9 is an enormous weight. Breanna told ABC news reporters that it had gotten hard for her to even ...
Views: 1775 - Asthma and Eczema in kids linked to eating fast food - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyDo you have a child that is asthmatic or that suffers from eczema? Might be what you are feeding him or her! According to Yahoo! Shine, in an article posted on 1-14-13, the results of a recent study has confirmed that the more your kids are fed fast food the more they are susceptible too dealing ...
Views: 1797 - FDA decides its time to enforce the new Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyAccording to takepart.com, in an article posted in their food section, an entire year passed by before the FDA decided it was time to enforce the 2009 FSMA. This was most likely due to the traffic of political gain concerns. So while they were all trying to make sure certain politicians were in ...
Views: 1197 - A guide to eating on the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you hike the AT you will discover that your eating style changes, habits change and you are going to be consuming fewer calories and burning more calories at the same time. Another thing to know about eating on the trail is that you will need to carry enough food for up to five days and at ...
Views: 2488(1 vote) - The causes of stress and what to do about it part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleySome people might be ready to make some changes in their lives as we are now on part 3 of this series. One quick change that can be done immediately is to replace what you are drinking with one or more of these very healthy and vitamin rich beverages: Fresh juice (not juice bought from the ...
Views: 1112 - The causes of stress and what to do about it part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen it comes to stress the standard American diet (SAD) plays a major role in how well the body adapts to those stressful moments and how quickly it can recover from them. The 300 cans of soda, 50 pounds of cakes and cookies and 20 gallons of ice cream the average American consumes, greatly ...
Views: 1075 - The causes of stress and what to do about it part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyStress in itself simply does not exist, well not in the form of an actual thing. For those of us that live with everyday stress, we would scarf at that remark but it is actually very true, stress just does not exist alone it has to be conjured or created by you. This means it is all about how ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Self defense basics: How to properly do and use the front kick - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you first start learning just about any hard martial arts style one of the first things you will learn is the front kick. Different martial arts styles and schools will give the front kick slightly different names such as the front snap kick, and the front thrust kick. All of these types of ...
Views: 2766(2 votes) - Compassion and enlightenment part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWritten right after the author’s experience of another stage of enlightenment experienced on October 2, 2009, while listening to a mantra set to music by Kailash called “Saman Mantra”. What is compassion? How can we be compassionate? How can we learn to love everyone? Avalokitesvara, ...
Views: 1300(3 votes) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail during spring break safely - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWell here we are on the verge of yet another season of hiking and above all the trails in the US, there is no doubt that the famous Appalachian Trail will see more feet this Spring Break than any other trail. Every Spring Break people flock to the trail either for a weekend or week of hiking or ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Teach your child how to be healthy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIn a country where child obesity levels are rising every year due to the fast food industry and the growing lack of discipline the World's children have today, what could be more important than making sure your child isn't one of the statistics? It is never too late to start raising your ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - New Year’s resolution: I resolve to put more romance in my relationship - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIt’s that time of year when everyone is thinking what they can do to make this next year the best it can be. People make resolutions in the hopes that they are going to successfully make a positive change in their lives. Some choose to lose weight, get into shape, own a home, and stop smoking or ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - New Year’s resolution: I resolve to develop more focus through meditation - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIt’s that time of year again where we are all making resolutions that we are going to work on some changes in our lives that are sure to make us a better person. Most resolutions get broken within the first month because we have not the discipline or willpower to make it successful. We should ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - How hiking can prepare you for your upcoming marathon - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyMarch is a very big month for marathons, both on a national level as well as on a local level. We all know that if you want to do your best when running for a cause that you have got to be in the best shape of your life. What better what to get into shape for your upcoming marathon than to ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Have you ever considered changing to vegetarian? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleySince we are amidst a food revolution in this country as well as many countries around the world I am excited to switch to a diet of all vegetables, fruits, and nuts. To voice my disapproval to the FDA for putting their dirty hands into our food system I will be vegetarian from this day forward. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo at the author's website and ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - Using Martial Arts training to get the holiday weight off - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWell, no doubt a lot of you will be making New Year’s resolutions that include losing weight, getting into shape, improving your health etc. But what methods are you looking into? Are they more hype than their worth or will they actually work? So many methods for losing weight will be advertised ...
Views: 1963(4 votes) - Express your romantic emotions on valentine's Day with poetry - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyEveryone has a romantic side; they just have to learn to use it. We have all experienced love of someone and quite a bit of us have experienced true love that is unmatched. Some may say that it is harder for a man to express his emotions but there are some guys that have a good way of doing it. ...
Views: 2616(1 vote) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - The Sacred Journal part I- Preparing to hike the Appalachian Trail Georgia section - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn a cold February in 2005 my wife and I set out to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail, it would be the first time we have tried this in our lives. It would also be the trip of a lifetime and one that would change our lives forever. I kept a live journal of every day on the trail and called ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Have you ever heard of Essiac tea? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThere is an alarming rise in breast cancer in the United States and cancer in general. With all the medication available to the consumer for so many different health issues you would think that by now we have developed a cancer cure. Well actually in most other countries some have been ...
Views: 1598(3 votes) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - The Dharma is free and it matters not what school you study in - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Dharma is free to all, its part of the Buddhist belief that no one should be allowed to pay for the Buddha’s teachings. It was never meant to be used to make a profit, it was meant to change the world. The Buddhist literature and all Dharma materials are free to anyone, if not then it’s not ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Women's health and fitness and herbs-Evening Primrose - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWith all the issues that surround you the woman every dreaded month its good to know that there are herbs that you can use to alleviate all of most of your painful symptoms and replace lost nutrients and add more energy during a time when your energy seems to be taking a hike along with your ...
Views: 2146(3 votes) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail Georgia section useful tips - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe AT is a very unforgiving place and when you choose to venture out to start or even continue your adventure. You will need to know all you can to get through. In this article, I hope you will find some information very helpful. You will need about 250 dollars per person on a debit or credit ...
Views: 2017(3 votes) - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 3280(2 votes) - Training in the martial arts is a lifestyle not just a martial art - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIf you choose to study martial arts you must understand that you are not just choosing to learn to fight and defend, but you’re also choosing a new lifestyle. In order for you to be fully a martial artist, you have to live the way. This means eating the right way to remain lean, fit, and ...
Views: 5915(2 votes) - Cooking secrets of the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOne of the greatest things about hiking any trail but especially the Appalachian Trail is the memories you gain from eating food that has been cooked pioneer style over an open campfire. There is no match for a campfire made trail meal in the mind of any hiker. Except for maybe the occasional ...
Views: 2369(2 votes) - Natural versus organic foods the raw truth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn first look of the title, natural versus organic you might say, well organic and natural mean the same thing. But you would be very wrong because organic and natural do not mean the same thing and by far. In fact, it is a common misconception that organic means the same as natural and vice ...
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