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- Book Review: The Power of Simple Prayer: How to Talk with God about Everything - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Spiritual Healing. Spiritual Healing is the use of spiritual or religious practices to help the healing process. Rebbie Straubing is the Official Guide to Spiritual Healing. The Power of Simple Prayer: How to Talk with God about ...
Views: 1030 - Book Review: The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from Phobias, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from ...
Views: 1915 - Book Review: The Top 10 Investments for the Next 10 Years: Investing Your Way to Financial Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Prosperity. Prosperity is a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition -- the term is usually used in reference to finances or money. Trevan and Leslie Householder are the Official Guides to Prosperity. The Top 10 ...
Views: 1727 - Book Review: The Wisdom of James Allen : Including As a Man Thinketh, The Path to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, The Way of - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Prosperity. Prosperity is a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition -- the term is usually used in reference to finances or money. Trevan and Leslie Householder are the Official Guides to Prosperity. The Wisdom of James ...
Views: 1920 - Book Review: Tom Hopkins' Low Profile Selling - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sales Training. Sales Training is tools and techniques which allow someone to be successful and confident in marketing and sales. Tom Hopkins is the Official Guide to Sales Training. Tom Hopkins' Low Profile Selling, is a valuable ...
Views: 1980 - Book Review: Triple Your Reading Speed - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Speed Reading .Speed Reading is a reading technique that allows for the assimilation of several words or phrases at a glance. Ed Caldwell is The Official Guide to Speed Reading. Triple Your Reading speed, by Wade E. Cutler, is a ...
Views: 3200 - Book Review: Wake Up ... Live the Life you Love ... Finding Personal Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a practice with a 5,000 year history of improving lives by working with unseen energies that affect your finances, health and relationships. Feng Shui also includes managing the effects of visible ...
Views: 1250 - Book Review: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Meditation. Meditation is the practice of focusing and turning attention inward to the mind. Jeanie Marshall is the Official Guide to Meditation. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, by Jon ...
Views: 784 - Book Review: Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Pr - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Child Development. Child Development is the increase of abilities and skills related to a child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth as a child progresses in life. Scott Wardell is the Official Guide to Child ...
Views: 1662 - Book Review: Your First Year in Network Marketing: Overcome Your Fears, Experience Success, and Achieve Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Network Marketing. Millions of people have found personal success through a home business. Network Marketing and Multi Level Marketing companies or MLM’s provide a great opportunity to run your own business with very little ...
Views: 2542 - Definition: Acknowledgment - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagine getting a glass of water and as you fill it, water leaks out of holes in the glass. How much more effort would it take to quench your thirst and fill your belly than if you had a glass that is intact? A similar leakage happens when we do not take the time to fill our own well with ...
Views: 1057 - Definition: Adult ADD / ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAlthough the exact prevalence of ADHD is unknown, studies thus far reveal that the condition, marked by inattentiveness, difficulty getting work done, procrastination, and/or organization problems, according to epidemiological data, involves approximately 4% to 6% of the U.S. population. It ...
Views: 2181 - Definition: Adult Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Shelly WalkerLearning Disabilities tend to stay for life. Remedial teaching teaches children 'coping skills' so that the child is able to function despite the learning disabilities. As a learning-disabled child grows, he becomes more aware of his shortcomings and this causes frustration. Added to this is the ...
Views: 1681 - Definition: Applied Kinesiologist - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied kinesiology is a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing alongside conventional diagnostic methods. The essential premise of applied kinesiology that is not shared by mainstream medical theory is that every organ dysfunction is ...
Views: 2113 - Definition: Applied Kinesiology Synopsis - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied Kinesiology is a complementary therapy which uses various forms of muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body's structural, chemical, emotional and spiritual energies. By using these tests, the therapist can establish the body's priority healing needs, and go on to evaluate the ...
Views: 3582 - Definition: Applied Kinesiology Training - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied Kinesiology (AK) is a practice of using manual muscle-strength testing for medical diagnosis and a subsequent determination of prescribed therapy. It purportedly gives feedback on the functional status of the body. AK is a practice within the realm of alternative medicine and is ...
Views: 2688 - Definition: Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAppreciation is one of the greatest magic tools we have in our bags of tricks. One of the best ways to gauge where you are at in your development as a wonderful spiritual magician – able to weave magic in and out of your own life, is how well you use appreciation. Most mere mortals think ...
Views: 1396 - Definition: Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Essential oils differ in chemical composition from other herbal products ...
Views: 3267 - Definition: Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAttitude is a hypothetical construct that represents an individual's like or dislike for an item. Attitudes are positive, negative or neutral views of an "attitude object": i.e. a person, behaviour or event. People can also be "ambivalent" towards a target, meaning that they ...
Views: 19555 - Definition: Aura - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIn parapsychology, spirituality and New Age belief, an aura is a subtle field of luminous multicolored radiation surrounding a person or object as a cocoon or halo. An aura may be held to represent or be composed of soul vibrations or chakras, and may reflect the moods or thoughts of the person ...
Views: 3119 - Definition: Being Grateful - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWhenever I greet Charlie I always get the same response. "So how are you today Charlie?", to which he replies, "Well, every day above ground is a good day!" Without even realizing it Charlie is practicing a fundamental principle of well being. It's often referred to as an "attitude of ...
Views: 1388 - Definition: Body Building - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerBodybuilding is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy through the combination of weight training, sufficient caloric intake, and rest. Someone who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. As a sport, called competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to ...
Views: 4612 - Definition: Body Functioning - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerNatural healing is so called because the medicines and therapies here do not involve the use of drugs but instead use natural substances to help treat illnesses. Natural healing is also based on a holistic approach; that is, the healing is aimed towards bringing you the balance between body, ...
Views: 2431 - Definition: Book Reviews - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA book review (or book report) is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based on content, style, and merit. It is often carried out in periodicals, as school work, or online. Its length may vary from a single paragraph to a substantial essay. Such a review often contains ...
Views: 11862 - Definition: Closing Sales - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerClosing the sale or gaining the commitment is part of the sale process. However, many sales professionals to service professionals view closing more as a singularity instead of a process. This results in the less sales and more frustration. Sound familiar? Yes, there are specific skill sets ...
Views: 8011 - Definition: Combat PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerReports of battle-associated stress appear as early as the 6th century BC. Although PTSD-like symptoms have also been recognized in combat veterans of many military conflicts since, the modern understanding of PTSD dates from the 1970s, largely as a result of the problems that were still being ...
Views: 2657 - Definition: Comprehension Reading Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA lot of reading strategies is adopted by the speed reader to accomplish his goal of reading fast. Among many of the strategies are word for word, fast reading, reading faster and so on. However, the most effective strategy to accomplish speed reading is the thought unit. In this strategy, the ...
Views: 6381 - Definition: Corporate Team Building - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA corporate team refers to a group of people who work towards a common objective. Corporate team building is the process of enabling a corporate team to achieve specific goals. Team building rarely occurs by itself. Team building requires bringing together dissimilar personalities and working in ...
Views: 7334 - Definition: Dietary Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA dietary supplement (also known as food supplement) is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, (such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in ...
Views: 5068 - Definition: Dowsing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerDowsing, sometimes called divining or water witching, refers to the practice of detecting hidden or buried water, metals, gemstones, or other such objects without the use of scientific apparatus. Dowsers generally make use of a Y- or L-shaped twig or rod to assist with detection, however some ...
Views: 1967 - Definition: Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerCoaching is a method of directing, instructing and training a person or group of people, with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills. There are many ways to coach, types of coaching and methods to coaching. Direction may include motivational speaking. Training may include ...
Views: 4201 - Definition: Fear of Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHave you ever watched a movie where one of the characters had a trauma after some incident within the film? This is quite a scene that we commonly see in movies. But really, this fear or phobia is everywhere. Studies shows that roughly forty million Americans are affected by this fear called ...
Views: 1208 - Definition: Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFeng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu. The words 'feng shui' literally translates as ...
Views: 2839 - Definition: Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerYou are probably all too familiar with the supposed road to financial freedom. It may be the road your parents and grandparents took to their brand of financial freedom. This road usually involves working for 30 or 40 years, scrimping and saving along the way, then hoping that the nest egg ...
Views: 873 - Definition: Financial Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerDon't just dream of a lifestyle, it's time to go and possess the financial prosperity you have always wanted. The first thing you need to do is take responsibility for you financial future, and understand that it is not your employer's responsibility to make you rich. After you have taken ...
Views: 6136 - Definition: Freedom from Fear - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWhen you look at successful, confident people, they may look like in full control of their lives, with freedom from fear. In truth, though, fear attacks everyone, even the most confident, successful person. There is no absolute freedom from fear, but there is freedom from paralyzing fear. This ...
Views: 6684 - Definition: Future Trends - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFutures Studies, Foresight, or Futurology is the practice and art of postulating possible, probable, and preferable futures. Futures studies (colloquially called "Futures" by many of the field's practitioners) seeks to understand what is likely to continue, what is likely to change, ...
Views: 8246 - Definition: Good Fortune - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAre you one of those people who believe there is no such thing as the law of attraction and all quoted examples of it in action are just a matter of luck or coincidence? Are you one of the people who believe we can attract whatever we want in life through positive energy, like human magnets? ...
Views: 2416 - Definition: Growth Hormone Replacement - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerConventionally, human growth hormone therapy was an unusual therapy used in cases where individuals were deficient in this hormone. The human growth hormone (hGH) is produced by the pituitary gland and deficiency occurs when the pituitary gland does not produce enough, either because of genetic ...
Views: 1392 - Definition: Growth Hormone Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHuman growth hormone is a protein hormone that the pituitary gland produces in the human body. It stimulates growth as well as cell reproduction and in supplement form is used to treat children with a hormone deficiency. Children receiving human growth hormone supplements typically respond by ...
Views: 1803 - Definition: Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGuided meditation is a form of stress relief that is conducive to relaxing the whole body, in part by finding a way of peaceful and calming relaxation from within the body. Guided meditation may utilize soothing photographs or scenarios to enhance the ability of the mind to relax and guide the ...
Views: 5253 - Definition: Health Education - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHealth education is defined as the principle by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health. The ultimate aim of Health Education is Positive Behavioural Modification. Education for health begins with ...
Views: 17049 - Definition: Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHerbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medicinal botany, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy. Sometimes the scope of herbal medicine is extended to ...
Views: 3679 - Definition: HGH Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHGH dietary supplements promote the body?s manufacturing of growth hormones, thereby helping in the body building process. Most of the HGH dietary supplements available in the market are either precursors of the human growth hormone (HGH) or homeopathic versions of pharmaceutical GH substances. ...
Views: 2329 - Definition: How to Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIs fear robbing you? The solution is to change your perception. Fear is only a product of our minds and to overcome your obstacles and insecurities, you must change the way you perceive things, and the way you relate to them. It is rarely a reflection of your current reality, and it is usually ...
Views: 1966 - Definition: Human Growth Hormone Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerEffects of growth hormone on the tissues of the body can generally be described as anabolic (building up). Like most other protein hormones GH acts by interacting with a specific receptor on the surface of cells. Stimulating the increase in height in childhood is the most widely known effect of ...
Views: 2491 - Definition: Human Growth Hormone Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGH can be used to treat conditions which produce short stature but are not related to deficiencies in GH, though results are not as dramatic when compared to short stature solely due to deficiency of GH. Examples of other causes of shortness often treated with GH are Turner syndrome, chronic ...
Views: 2330 - Definition: Imagination - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagination is Power! John Lennon entitled a song “Imagine.” Thoreau once said: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.” Neville once said: “Imagination is the very gateway of reality.” Are you waking up to a new way of being? Can you feel something ...
Views: 2003 - Definition: Infidelity - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerInfidelity is a breach of faith and occurs in a number of contexts (e.g., in religious contexts). Also called cheating: 'any violation of the mutually agreed-upon rules or boundaries of a relationship'. What constitutes an act of infidelity varies between and within cultures. It does not depend ...
Views: 2719 - Definition: Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMost people think they know what inspiration truly is, and they are right – as the source of inspiration is varied, the true definition may vary as well but here’s a brief version: Inspiration is the stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Inspiration comes ...
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