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- 5 Easy Ways to Prevent Running Injuries - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Ryan RiveraHaving an injury while you are running is every runner's fear. For starters, it could be a similar problem too especially if you are just beginning. So for you to eliminate that kind of fear, you have to understand that even when injuries happen, you can basically do something to prevent it from ...
Views: 1413 - Juice Recipes to Reduce Your Stress - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Ryan RiveraIf there’s one choice of super food for the healthiest, you would hear that most of them include a glass of natural and fresh blend of juice in their morning meal. Why juice? Our body needs all the nutrients and minerals it can get from all the food we eat. The most abundant source of these ...
Views: 4121(1 vote) - Dressing Yourself in Fashion According to Your Body Shape - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Ryan RiveraWhat's fashionable and what's not Women love to dress up. Shopping is a hobby and accessorizing is a joy not understood by many especially men. However, even how much you'd love to wear that dress you saw on the window of one of those boutiques you walked by you know it might not look good on ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight without Losing Your Budget - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Ryan RiveraLosing weight can also create a strain on your pocket. While it is important to keep your weight on a healthy level you don't have to suffer some financial stress. If you are thinking that paying for gym fees and customizing diets can break the bank then you are wrong. There are lots of ways to ...
Views: 1259 - How to Get Rid of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Ryan RiveraAre you stressed? Are you feeling depressed? Do you know what causes your anxiety, depression and tension? Do you want to get rid of anxiety? Are you tired of having to deal with this pressure every day of your life? Does this make you unfocused to your task? Are you a pregnant woman who keeps ...
Views: 1194 - Diet for Children with Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Ryan RiveraCaring for your child with diabetes can be daunting. Fortunately kids with diabetes need not to be on strict diets. However, they need to pay attention on what they eat. They need to see to eat that they watch what they put in their plates because it allows them to maintain a healthy blood sugar ...
Views: 1338 - Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RiveraDo you have this urge to check the door if it is locked over and over again? Do you think that your hands are dirty and have the urge to wash it frequently? You may be suffering from an obsession. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts and fears that often repeat. These thoughts can be frightening and ...
Views: 1266 - Conquering the Anxiety of Motherhood - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RiveraBeing a mother entails a lot of responsibilities. Although this is undoubtedly a very rewarding role but this does not hide the fact that being a mother, a career woman and a wife all rolled into one can be filled with much anxiety. Experiencing anxiety is no longer an unusual thing for mothers ...
Views: 1032 - Healthy at 40 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Ryan RiveraPeople have been so obsessed with age that they have set limitations as to what one can do at a certain age but age is just a number and for as long as you take care of yourself there are no limitations. Have you seen people who look years younger than their real age? And people who look so much ...
Views: 1183 - Look Good And Feel Good With These Super Foods From Nature - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraThe world is teetering on the brink of an obesity epidemic, and there are a host of diseases plaguing just about everyone today: • High cholesterol • Diabetes • High blood pressure • Heart disease • Stroke • Cancers It isn’t any wonder why we have become more conscious about our health ...
Views: 974 - Changing the Landscape of Pharmaceutical Marketing for Anti-Anxiety Drugs - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraYou can find anything you want on the Internet. There is a company that makes underpants for your hands. There are mouse pads in the shape of a woman’s chest so that men have a place to rest their wrists. There is information on pretty much everything imaginable, including – but not limited to – ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - What You Need to Know about Citalopram Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen taking anti-depressants such as Citalopram, patients must not discontinue use without the advice of a physician. Anti-depressants are very tricky medications. You take them to feel better. But when you stop them abruptly and without proper supervision, your initial symptoms can get ...
Views: 2570 - How to Cope With Anxiety After Menopause - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraTransitioning into Menopause is already difficult. With the night sweats, hot flashes, and hormonal changes, it's easy to see why it represents such a major milestone in a woman's life, and one that is often troubling for otherwise emotionally healthy women. When menopause gives you anxiety it ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - 5 Methods for the Treatment of Childhood Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen we hear of anxiety, we always consider it in terms of the anxieties and mental health disorders experienced by adults. We do not see ourselves thinking of it in terms of children with anxiety. But with all that is happening in the world today, children ─in all their innocence and ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Helping Out by Sharing My Life’s Journey through Anxiety by Ryan Rivera - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraNot all people are comfortable talking about their illnesses. For them, an illness just brings a lot of negative emotions. It sure does. We can’t blame them for that. It does hurt and dig up painful memories. That is why most don’t usually initiate the conversation. Whether these people have ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - Judaism and Anxiety – Futures in Research and Practice - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraUnlike many other religions, Judaism is a life-centered belief. It is the knowledge that, while belief in God is important, being happy during your life is equally so. That is one of the reasons that so many Jewish scholars have gone into research and clinical practice of mental health services ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - How Japanese Psychology Teaches You to Handle Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMillions of men and women all over the world are stuck at their jobs. As the economy across the globe continues to struggle, it has become much harder for those that dislike their careers to leave for something better, as there is greater competition for the few jobs that are available. But ...
Views: 3266 - 4 Strategies to Help You Sleep With Stress - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMillions of people suffer from sleep issues, and many of these sleep issues are caused by stress. Whether it's stress from work, friends, family, or finances, stress has a tendency to keep you wide awake and prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. Without sleep your mind and body function ...
Views: 1032 - 3 Reasons Herbal Remedies are a Better Choice for Moderate Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraIt's not uncommon to experience some degree of stress and anxiety on a regular basis. When it goes away fairly quickly or doesn't recur very often, this is mild anxiety, and many people can choose to ignore mild anxiety as something that doesn't necessarily affect their lives. When that ...
Views: 1252 - What You Need to Know about Citalopram Withdrawal - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen taking anti-depressants such as Citalopram, patients must not discontinue use without the advice of a physician. Anti-depressants are very tricky medications. You take them to feel better. But when you stop them abruptly and without proper supervision, your initial symptoms can get ...
Views: 23425 - Asperger's Syndrome and Anxiety – Question and Answer - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMen and women with Asperger's Syndrome often have an above average intelligence, but studies have shown that those living with Asperger's are at an extremely high risk of developing anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders – especially for those with Asperger's – can be a considerable problem, ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - 11 Tips and Techniques for Reducing Stress at a Bad Job - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMen and women all over the world are forced to keep their stressful jobs because of this bad economy. They go to work feeling ill every day knowing that they have to deal with their uneducated bosses, unqualified coworkers, and tedious tasks that they didn't agree to when they were hired. Any ...
Views: 1432 - The Benefits of Superfoods: Fact or Fallacy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAs we move forward into the 21st century the idea of superfoods is becoming a bigger part of the diet of more people. The benefits of these superfoods go beyond that of just providing health benefits or helping you lose weight. The true benefits involves a combination of being able to maintain a ...
Views: 1978 - 9 Little Habits that Neutralize Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAnxiety is a sensation that can occur for any number of reasons and affects almost everyone at some point in life. Sometimes, it is a symptom of one’s circumstances; other times, anxiety can take the form of a “disorder” all its own. Anxiety is often mistaken as a sign of personal weakness or ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Handle Your Child’s Frustration with Math and Science - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMath is one of the most important tools for your child to learn. Math is not only a great tool for daily use – it is also an important way of teaching logic and the ability to think and solve problems. But math can also be one of the most frustrating subjects for children to learn. What makes ...
Views: 5529 - Little Known Super Foods that you should be Eating, but aren’t….. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Ryan RiveraSuper foods are chronically hiding in plain sight. For many of us, super foods are the fruits and vegetables that we bring home from the local market and enjoy as a sweet treat on any given summer day. Foods such as peaches, pears, blueberries, and grapes are all neatly stuck in the super foods ...
Views: 1462 - 9 Little Habits That Neutralize Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAnxiety is often one of the biggest roadblocks to living a happy and productive lifestyle. Anxiety is one of the few common mental health issues that causes physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, and when you experience anxiety you often find that all three of those issues can stop you from ...
Views: 8570(1 vote) - Superfoods That Help Lose Ugly Fat - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Ryan RiveraPeople, at some period in their lives, can get a few unwelcome pounds of fat around their bellies, chest or buttocks. We’ve included a few tips on how to help get rid of these fatty deposits, plus an assortment of superfoods that will aid the process. Superfoods are often foods known to have ...
Views: 1342 - Super Foods That Help Slim Your Waistline - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMany people are becoming more concerned about their weight and their health. After all, many women find a set of six-pack abs and a strong, manly chest in men to be very attractive. And many men look for women with a flat mid-section and tight backside. But beyond becoming more attractive to ...
Views: 3084 - Super Foods Helped Me To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Ryan RiveraI am one of the millions of people in the world today who struggle daily to lose weight. I know that I would look more attractive if I trimmed my body down a little. My self esteem would be higher if I were a bit slimmer. I’ve read all the information about increased risks of heart attacks and ...
Views: 1145 - Super Foods: A Powerful Aid to Weight Loss With the added bonus of health benefits - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Ryan RiveraObesity has become a universal phenomena in first world countries. Children have easy access to fast foods and often lead relatively sedentary lives. These children grow into adults and the health, and frequently emotional, problems grow as body weight increases. The risk of heart attacks and ...
Views: 1034 - Super Foods: The Well Known and the Not So Familiar - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Ryan RiveraSuper Foods. A term that has fairly recently come into popular use for foods that have an extremely beneficial effect on human beings. Super foods are foods that have always been around, but research into them has shown that they have properties that amongst other things give a high level of ...
Views: 1148 - 5 Tips for Managing Childhood Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ryan RiveraIn the past, there was a persistent belief that childhood and adulthood are two completely different stages in life. The belief was few of the personality traits you have as a child carry over as an adult, and that while it's important to address your child's happiness and health, you don't ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Habits to Prevent Anxiety and Weight Gain for Women - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen a woman hits 40, her life can be more stressful that it already is. Problems seem to surface and reach full magnitude. Issues pile on top of the other, threatening to bring a strong woman down on her knees. But changes in hormonal levels are not the only concerns women have to battle with. ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - 8 Things You Should Know About Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ryan RiveraLife is brimming with vim and vigor, enough to cause stress and anxiety. This we all know. And because of life’s dynamism, we have been all witnesses of how some people easily become overwhelmed by circumstances. Low job performance, decreased interest in life, sleep issues, skin inflammations ...
Views: 3976 - Presenting… the Super Foods! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ryan RiveraHealth and wellness are two of the major concerns of a lot of people nowadays. With more and more illnesses coming to life, there is no denying that we all need a change in lifestyle -- especially in the food we eat -- to achieve our goals. To help elevate your mood while keeping your spirit as ...
Views: 1385 - How to Create a Relaxation Space in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ryan RiveraMost people see being a mom as dedicating your life to others. But the truth is that you need to also take care of yourself. For you to be your best as a parent, you need to make sure you're as happy and well as possible, and that includes focusing on your own mental health once in a while so ...
Views: 1057 - 5 Ways to Make Work Fun - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWith the economy struggling, more and more people are working for companies that give them persistent stress and anxiety. If the economy was better, these employees would gleefully be searching for work elsewhere, but for now they are stuck at their job. It's not a great situation, but it ...
Views: 1251 - Top 10 Herbs that Help Manage Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraFor years, I have been a victim of my stress and anxiety. Every time I am under attacked, I feel like my whole body is going to burst into nothingness. My mind loses its rationality. It can only think of death. My heart pounds wildly. It feels like shattering my rib cage. My limbs grow cold. I ...
Views: 1456 - 7 Tips For Making Work Fun Again - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraHating your job is one of the worst feelings. Every day you wake up knowing that once again you have to deal with supervisors that probably purchased their degrees off the Internet and coworkers that don't know the difference between "you're" and "ur." Here's a hint, coworkers: "You're" is ...
Views: 3731 - Strategies for Reducing Deadline Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAs a project manager, deadlines are both your friend and your enemy. Deadlines keep you focused, and help even the most organized PM (and anyone working on the project) on task towards its completion. But deadlines are also the enemy, because the closer you come to the deadline without the ...
Views: 5972(1 vote) - Mental Preparation: How to Reduce Anxiety Before a Game - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraResearch into sabermetrics and baseball theory has yielded some interesting, but often controversial results. It argues that there is no such skill as “clutch hitting” – that a player can’t up their game in a clutch situation in order to improve the chances of landing a base hit and scoring the ...
Views: 4640(1 vote) - Aromatherapy May Reduce Anxiety Before Surgery - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraDoctors and scientists have long known about a link between mental and physical health, especially when it comes to stress and recovery. That is why doctors and nurses try to reduce the stress of a patient experiences before surgery. The more relaxed a patient is before the surgery, the less ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - The Evolution of eTherapy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraThere is no denying that the cost of mental health treatment is prohibitive for much of those suffering from mental health issues. It's not just the cost of healthcare – although the price of therapy is high. There is also the issue that those that suffer from mental health issues may not be ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - How to Cope with Anxiety That Comes From Caring for a Sick Relative - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraCaretaking takes a considerable emotional toll. You need to gather your strength and help your loved one handle their health issues and the sadness associated with them, and you have to do so with a smile, trying your best not to be affected by their plight. Taking care of a sick relative is ...
Views: 3775(1 vote) - How God is the Answer for Overcoming Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraThere is no denying that anxiety exists in society. Many people experience a nervousness that affects their daily life, and some experience profound anxiety – anxiety that affects them from focusing on living a good life, and keeps them from reaching their own personal and spiritual ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Too Nervous Before a Presentation? Do This! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen you are in charge of making a presentation it’s easy to feel nervous. It’s natural to feel pressure when you plan on leading a conference call or playing an important role in a video conferencing presentation, and experiencing some level of nervousness happens to everyone. But when that ...
Views: 7275 - Helping Your Husband Cope with Work-related Stress and Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraIf your husband is an executive, he’s got heavy responsibilities on his shoulders. The stress and pressure that come with the position can be insurmountable. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 415,000 individuals suffered from stress, depression and work-related anxiety in 2008-2009. ...
Views: 4138 - What Should Really Happen if You Hate Your Job - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraFor a long time I was employed with this small startup company. It had about 10 employees, most of whom had Ph.Ds. They hired me to do the grunt work, which at first sounded pretty exciting. My role was to enter data, email potential clients, make pithy jokes, look handsome, maybe order supplies ...
Views: 1372(2 votes) - Causes of Anxiety in Trafficked Girls - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen someone is forced into sex slavery, they experience emotional and physical abuse that can cause debilitating stress every single day. But even after they’re freed, there is a considerable amount of suffering – especially in terms of their mental health. One of the most common afflictions ...
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