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- Innovative Body Tattoos Designs in India - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Mark TwinkleTattoos are now becoming the most upcoming craze these days across the globe and India is no exception. There are several piercing studio mushrooming up in Gujarat also with latest techniques and buzzing body painting designs. There are myriads of piercing designs services in Ahmedabad that ...
Views: 1461 - Seniors Feeling Snubbed from the Government’s Swine Flu Vaccination List - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaSeniors Feeling Snubbed from the Government’s Swine Flu Vaccination List Some senior citizens are complaining that they were left off the vaccination list during last year’s Swine Flu outbreak. Many who are opponents of Obama’s healthcare reform bill say that this is a direct result of the ...
Views: 1460 - Can't Sleep Through The Night? Difficulty Sleeping Is A Common Problem - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Darlene NorrisAre you having trouble sleeping? Do you wake up, and then can't go back to sleep? Join the crowd. In our fast-paced lifestyle, many people have difficulty sleeping. A fancy name for waking up at night is "sleep maintenance insomnia." It's often associated with some sort of stressful ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Zarla LeahIf you don’t like the way the world is or how your country is, your first question would be, well, can I play a part in changing it for the better? If you find that the answer to that question is no, then your next question is, then shall I stay involved in this world the way it is, and do I ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Know The Unsighted Truth About Nutrition - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyQuestion: Are Nutritional Supplements Necessary For Healing And Health? Yes! A well controlled study performed at the Shriners Burn Trauma Center at the University of Cincinnati Medical School demonstrated conclusively, that burn trauma victims (children experiencing severe burns over 60% of ...
Views: 1455(5 votes) - BSF Baby Austin Baby Crib - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Leonora HatfieldBSF Baby tenders sleek sophisticated designs that truly outstand in any nursery. For long years of engineering baby products, BSF Baby since 2008, renders at their best truly comforting and convenient furniture. Competing in the infant-furniture market, BSF Baby never failed in giving the utmost ...
Views: 1447 - Does Retirement Only Come at 65? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Debbie RustonWhy is it people believe they have to work until they are 65 before they can enter retirement? Why is it people have bought into this idea and wait sixty five years before they get out and live and do what they really want to do? Why do people think they can't retire young? Why do people think ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Don't Let The Pounds Creep Up On You! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonI always suggest to my retirement coaching clients and course attendees that, once their retirement begins, they don't leave it too long before implementing some form of exercise routine. And, if they already have the 'exercise habit', I suggest that they may need to consider increasing the ...
Views: 1447 - How To Get A More Youthful Appearance Without Going Undergoing Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jennifer HartsonUnfortunately aging is something we all have to come to terms with. As we grow older our bodies age and unlike trees that develop lines internally, our aging signs are clearly visible. The most effective solutions for restoring a youthful appearance are surgery or prescription medications. The ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - If You Are Trying to Achieve A Goal, Don’t Think of A Polar Bear - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Anne Bolender EdwardsWhen you are trying to achieve a goal, like becoming a solo entrepreneur, or a solo traveler, or if you are trying to lose weight, or overcome a fear, etc., your brain can sometimes become a bit obsessive – unfortunately not always in a supportive way. Sometimes our brains become obsessive about ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Homemade Baby Shower Invitations - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Lauba SaraBeginning by using a custom made invite instructs your invitees precisely how crucial the moment truly is. There are several kinds of personalization, which range from a personal printed out personal message or perhaps situation label to a personalized picture to a totally tailored pattern. Hand ...
Views: 1442 - Boomer Women: Are You Rethinking Your Retirement Date? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothIf so, you are certainly not alone. Also, women are more apt to extend this date then men. Women earning $75,000.00 or more have a six out of ten chance of delaying retirement. Those are high numbers and now there is even a term for this. If you are one of the six, you are part of the ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Baby Boomers and Aging - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Shirley PriceHow many times have you heard the phrase old age doesn’t come alone! It’s so true and many over 50s can attest to this. Hair starts to thin or disappear altogether, wearing glasses or contact lenses are a given, and a lot of people find that they are having to turn the volume up a bit more on ...
Views: 1439 - Getting protein? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Michael SchaeferEveryone knows you need it, especially if you are trying to build up your muscles, but what exactly is protein, how much do you need, and where is the best place to get it? Well, each protein is a chain of amino acids that twists itself into a specific custom shape. Depending on the shape it ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - A College Lesson for Parents - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Phyllis GoldbergWhen you dropped your kids off at college, were you the one dragging your heels? This generation of parents has been described as clinging, especially when they refuse to leave the campus. In fact, a number of college administrators have introduced blunt language into orientation schedules, ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Twenty-one things parents should know about raising kids - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Tele Opakunle1. You are the parent and not the boss 2. Establishing rules is different from enforcing them 3. Love and weakness are not the same 4. Becoming the homeland detective is just not cool 5. Cleaning someone’s mess is not a good idea 6. Too much lecture causes distress 7. Advice is only good, ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - The Real Benefits of Toys for Your Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from James MuellerWhen I was young, I had lots of toys. While my sister had her dolls, I had my action figures, toy guns and toy vehicles. Playing with those things, I believe, provided me much imagination as a child and I would play according to what idea I had then in mind. Now, I have outgrown them but still ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Celebrating Life After 40 - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineIn preparation for an inspiring interview last night with Anna Banks on her radio show “Living Fully After 40,” I reflected on the highlights of middle age. I discovered, while mentally unearthing the positive side of aging, that there are many benefits to this inevitable change of life. Those ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Use Your Extraordinary Power To Make A Difference In Your World - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Susan ApollonHave you noticed that as you move through the lifespan, you do experience a transformation that is not only physical but, also, emotional and spiritual. For example, when you study women's development, you learn that the majority of women experience physiological changes as they move into their ...
Views: 1436 - Essentials that a new born’s mother must have! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Nisha VarmaSome of the essential items that mothers of newborns should have are: Breast pumps: Breast pumps are mechanical devices that help lactating women extract milk from their breasts. There are two main type of breast pumps, manual operated and electric or battery operated. Unlike dairy milking ...
Views: 1435 - How To Bathe A Baby For Happy Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Tina BrownBathing your baby with pleasant experiences - how? How to bathe a baby is a common deliberation that occurs earlier than the baby is given birth to. Bathing a infant can be hard at first. Putting their sensitive body in bathing position might be a dreadful. However, after you have been able ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products Designed to Fight an Age Old Program - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - New York Medicare Supplement Plans - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Lindsay EngleThere are some benefits in becoming a senior. This is a time when many people get to retire and reap some of the rewards of their labor during their working years. One such benefit is Medicare coverage. Throughout a person’s working career, Social Security and Medicare taxes are deducted from ...
Views: 1432 - The Family Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Linda ThompsonWith every passing day, the role of the family caregiver increases in importance. Why? Because, as our elder loved ones reach the point they are no longer able to live safely, prepare nutritional meals, maintain the household and themselves, adult children gradually begin to assume more and more ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Living Without Regrets - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sara DillingerBoomer 54 Mark of Baby Boomer Talk Online posted the following list of the Top 5 regrets people have on their deathbeds after attending the funeral of a favorite aunt. I’ve expanded each point with comments just to add a little more fuel for thought: The Top 5 Regrets People Have On Their ...
Views: 1429 - How important is an Ethical Will to Boomer Women? Very. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothEthical Wills have been around for many generations but seem to be regaining their strength. That may be simply because many of you are getting to the stage in life where you begin thinking about what you are passing along to your children or other loved ones. Another term for Ethical Wills ...
Views: 1426(4 votes) - Aging With Strength & Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Theresa RamseyThe word “anti-aging” has been coined within the past two centuries. The reason is because we know more about aging than ever before in medical history and we realize there are things we can do to both enhance the quality of life we have now and to prevent the “normal” degeneration that comes ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - How Can I Sleep Better? Seven Tips For Better Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Darlene NorrisDo you need help with sleeping? Are you tired of tossing and turning all night? People who suffer from insomnia are asking the urgent question, "how can I sleep better?" Read on to find seven tips for better sleep. 1. Make A Schedule And Stick To It Go to bed at the same time every ...
Views: 1425 - 4 Ways Assisted Living Has Evolved and Blossomed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Anica OaksWhen many people think about elderly care, they automatically assume that all facilities are like institutionalized nursing homes. While dependent patients may require the additional attention that elders at a nursing home receive, this type of setting was deemed no longer acceptable to the ...
Views: 1419 - A Mother Daughter Retreat - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Bonnie JoffeThe one thing I never did with my mom as a young adult was to go away-- just the two of us to have uninterrupted mother daughter time. And while I suppose it was indicative of our parents' generation (as I really don’t know anyone of my peers who did those type of things with their mothers), I ...
Views: 1418 - Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from cedric riceOne thing about life is that we are constantly ageing. There is absolutely nothing that we can do about it. We can try to use products which make us look younger or we can take vitamins and supplements and spend hours at the gym but no matter what we do and how hard we try we are going to grow ...
Views: 1418 - Kicking Your Way Out of the Box! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2020 from Rita RockerSometimes, the life of a “mature” person must be completely shaken, shifted and reshuffled to bring them to where they were meant to be in the first place! Some events are beyond our control that make those transforming shifts necessary: losing a job, children moving back home, a health crisis ...
Views: 1417 - Why have a Nurse Attorney mediate your Elder Care issue? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Allan BaronAdult children/siblings often find themselves responsible for their parents care. As parents of adult children age or become faced with disabling conditions, many questions inevitably arise including who will manage their finances, who will take care of them physically and should they remain in ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany countries in the world are facing a potential health crisis as the population ages. In North America, millions of Baby Boomers are turning sixty every day. Aging can bring with it many benefits such as increased wisdom and experience, but aging also increases the risk of serious health ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Are You Stressed by Caring for Aging Parents? 7 Tips to Help You Enjoy Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Kathleen ClearyThe holiday season brings traditions, meals, parties and gifts that can light up life for us. For some caregivers, though, the season can be truly unbearable. Many caregivers just want to get through the holidays and get the whole thing over with. Caregiving is stressful enough without ...
Views: 1412 - Piano Lessons for Boomers: Unique Online Piano Course Gets Seniors Playing - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Edward WeissPiano … everyone at one time or another has wanted to play it. And if you’re a baby boomer and thought it was too late, think again. The piano lessons, created by pianist/composer Edward Weiss promises to help anyone create their own beautiful New Age piano music. Why New Age piano? ...
Views: 1408 - The Five Million Dollar Pill - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockLet's imagine for a moment that a cure for cancer was discovered. It wasn't just a cure for certain types of cancers but a cure for all types of cancers. And it didn't require radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery (burn, poison and cut). All you would have to do is take a pill, and immediately all ...
Views: 1408 - How to Give Your Elderly Loved Ones Peace and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Anica OaksAs loved ones age, it is important to give them the care they need to live safe and enjoyable lives at a time when health problems or physical limitations may be a factor. An assisted living center can often provide the peace and fulfillment that elders appreciate and need at this time of their ...
Views: 1407 - Issues to Take into Consideration When Shopping for Baby Clothes on the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Arthur DepardieWhen you go online to buy baby clothes you will find great deals and a huge variety of clothes available to choose from. At the same time, you have to exercise some care and caution to make sure you get high quality items that fit your baby properly. Keep coziness in mind, along with keeping ...
Views: 1403 - What's MIND-BODY Wisdom? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Colleen FlanaganMost people blame their BODIES for unwanted physical conditions. What if, contrary to popular beliefs, your ailment was warning you about a stress-caused imbalance in the afflicted area? What if each condition was your body telling you exactly what emotions should be released to create ...
Views: 1402 - Retirement, a Choice or Forced Change? - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you are one of the 77 million baby boomers reaching retirement age every seven seconds, approximately 12,000 people per day, or still part of what the government calls the non-mature workforce at 45 or under, the word retirement can create waves of anxiety, mile high piles of questions ...
Views: 1400(6 votes) - Been There, Done That – Cruising Tips From Seasoned Travelers - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comIf you are cruising for the first time – congratulations! You are in for a unique, worthwhile experience. As a newbie, though, you probably have questions about some of the do’s and don’ts of traveling aboard a cruise ship. Luckily, there are many die-hard cruisers who are happy to share some ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Month Stickers for Your Baby - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Dabney JoshuaBabies are precious, cute little things that bring much joy to parents, family and friends. The fact is that babies grow very fast and it can be hard to remember their development, especially without those lasting photos which help keep the memories fresh in mind. The best thing you can do to ...
Views: 1398 - Chatrooms And The Dangers It Can Pose For Boomers - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe boomers and senior citizens, people who are over fifty years old need recreation and some means to spend their pastime. Those who are retired stay mostly at home and search the web for knowledge, recreation and friendship. Aside from news, research and games, most people go on live chat. ...
Views: 1396(3 votes) - How to Sit in a Chair All Day with Comfort - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gail McGonigalWe spend a large portion of our day in the sitting position; yet why is it so uncomfortable to sit all day? Unfortunately, the human body is not designed to remain permanently in one place. It is designed to constantly move, so any prolonged sitting is naturally going feel uncomfortable. To ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Boomer Women: Ready for an Active Vacation? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you even know what an Active Vacation is? Let’s just say it’s the opposite of sitting on the beach with a book in one hand and an umbrella drink in the other. Not that this isn’t desirable at times, but more and more boomers want more action than that. Assuming you are a health-minded ...
Views: 1392 - I Am Home - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTWhen I arrived home from work the other day, I sighed to myself, “I am home” as I closed the front door and began taking off my work boots. Then the significance of those words hit me like a powerful mantra; I Am Home! Stop for a moment to consider the deeper levels of interpretation this ...
Views: 1391 - A Dual Passport and Financial Security - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert KressDual Passports were once only available to people with dual citizenship, but there are a large number of Americans who stand a chance of qualifying. Religion, spouse's nationality or country of birth are all reasons that might make a dual passport a possibility. Traveling with more than one ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - Can't Get To Sleep? Melatonin Supplements May Help - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Darlene NorrisIf you can't get to sleep at night, you may be thinking about melatonin supplements. Many people would like to try melatonin for sleep, but they don't really know much about it. Here are answers to your questions. What Is Melatonin? This hormone is produced by your body from tryptothan, ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Five Steps to Vibrant Health and a Better Quality of Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Donald GerardThey say that knowledge is power, so here is some knowledge about food, dieting, and health to empower you for life. Although this information is good for everyone, I’m particularly directing it to all you Baby Boomers, people who are roughly ages 45 – 65. If you are a Baby Boomer, you are ...
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