As a physician who has treated overweight patients for twenty-one years, I learned long ago that no two people require the exact same weight management approach. And yet each year, “one size fits all” diet books fly off the shelves faster than a World Series pitch enters the strike zone. Whether ... Views: 1100
How Can I Reduce My Abdominal Fat ? There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed food,refined sugar,lack of exercise etc. But the following two factors are mainly responsible for abdominal ... Views: 1731
The quest to develop a stunningly fit, lean and attractive body is a long, slow journey. It's never something you achieve overnight by popping a few pills or strapping an electric gizmo to your belly.
Which reminds me, bravo to the FTC for finally blowing the whistle on this scam, which has ... Views: 1321
Goethe said it best when he indicated, "Whatever you think you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Commitment has boldness, power and magic in it. That the moment one commits oneself, then providence moves also."
This wisdom is as fitting today as when first proclaimed. The truth of the ... Views: 2274
Do you want a flat stomach? I don't know a person who doesn't!
People spend millions, if not billions of dollars, each year in the quest for a flat stomach. Right now there are about 200 or more ab exercise devices out there. There's the ab do-it, the ab rock-it, the ab roller, the ab ... Views: 1156
So many people are talking about how slow their metabolism is and why they need to start taking the latest diet supplement scam yet they don’t even understand how the human metabolism works. So before I even go into how to speed yours up, I want to first go over some of the basics.
What is ... Views: 3261
The study of many subjects can be achieved through reading books. The coordination of mind and body can be achieved through the practice of athletics and sports. Both of these pursuits have limitations, however, compared to martial arts training. In this article, I will explain how an ...The ... Views: 2616
“Intuition is vital to the empowered employee,” says Garrett Boone, CEO of the Container Store, in “Fast Company,” but intuition certainly doesn’t come to the unprepared mind. The more knowledgeable you are, the better informed you are, the better prepared you are to use your intuition.”
So ... Views: 1491
As a woman of color, you've always desired radiant, even-toned skin and healthy, fast-growing hair, but you may not have always had the facts and the guidance you need to look your best. Few books and magazines offer details about the skin and hair of women of color. The books that do offer only ... Views: 2498
Do you have weight problems or console yourself with food?
Are you aware of your inner food programming and just how easily those buttons are pushed?
Discover how they got there and how to "re-program" your food responses.
As babies and children we were "trained" by reward and punishment to ... Views: 1046
On Diagnosis
First Things First
Where was I when I learned that I had breast cancer? You may as well ask where I was when I learned that JFK had been shot. I will never forget either answer.
In the case of JFK, I was in college, returning to my dormitory after class to find the television on ... Views: 4289
SUNBURN
WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR BODY TO SPEED HEALING:
Spread on fresh ALOE VERA GEL (from the leaves of the aloe plant) or products containing fresh aloe. How do you know if it’s fresh? Fresh products have an expiration date. Aloe soothes with anti-inflammatory plant sterols.
Aloe also ... Views: 4895
Thinking about buying a Treadmill? Here are 4 questions to ask BEFORE you buy to make sure you get the most out of your treadmill purchase:
Question #1: What will you use your treadmill for?
Will you be using your treadmill for walking or running? If you're planning on running on your ... Views: 3537
If you read or watch Dr. Phil McGraw, chances are you've heard his advice on how to break a bad habit.
He points out that you can't just STOP doing the behavior to break the habit. You have to REPLACE that behavior with another behavior.
In other words, you have to START doing something else ... Views: 1218
There we were, newly married, living thousands of miles from either of our homes, in Durham, NC where he was in medical school. My husband was from Texas, and I was from the North Shore of Chicago. We came from two different cultures ourselves, and now were together in a new one. It turned ... Views: 1215
Menopause means the permanent ending of menstruation in a woman due to the ovaries' decreased production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which means the end of a woman’s natural ability to bear children. Menopause occurs anywhere between late forties and early fifties. Menopause ... Views: 6831
I am a mother. I had a mother. I write about emotional intelligence. There is nothing more emotional than "mother."
Be prepared to welcome some visceral emotions. We depend absolutely on our mothers for survival, and this sort of feeling, or instinct resides in the reptilian brain, hundreds of ... Views: 1309
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in several different variations is about which martial art an individual should study. Generally which martial art, and more importantly which school to choose are fundamental decisions someone should make. My answer is usually something along ... Views: 65021
So you want to be in amazing shape? Try taking a page from Gordon Borges’ book. At 75 years of age, 209 lean pounds, 14 percent body fat, with arms measuring 18 ½ inches and a chest that spans 47 ½ inches, Borges is an awesome picture of Healthful vitally. He has been working out consistently ... Views: 1363
February is American Heart Month--and with coronary heart disease still ranking as the #1 killer among Americans, it's time that we stop and take a look at how we can prevent this deadly disease. Although having a family history of heart disease does increase our risk, it's important to banish ... Views: 1446
Reiki healing: an overviewReiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a form of 'hands on' energy healing from Japan. Literally translated it means universal energy.A reiki practitioner channels energy and directs it into the recipient's energy field and body. This is similar to other healing systems that ... Views: 1427
Multiculturalism is a reality in the US and for those of us who do business globally. The US has more legal immigrants yearly than all the other countries in the world combined.
Also there are vast cultural differences among "native" Americans living in the US for several generations, as you ... Views: 1426
I read a quote in one of those celebrity columns recently that just blew me away. It’s not that I believe everything I read, especially when it comes to Hollywood, but for the sake of discussion, let’s assume that the quote was correctly stated.
It was attributed to Angus Young, member of ... Views: 1280
So you want to be in amazing shape? Try taking a page from Gordon Borges’ book. At 75 years of age, 209 lean pounds, 14 percent body fat, with arms measuring 18 ½ inches and a chest that spans 47 ½ inches, Borges is an awesome picture of Healthful vitally. He has been working out consistently ... Views: 1216
Every symptom has a certain way of being with which it is associated. In order to release a symptom, one must release the way of being associated with it. Thus, the process of healing implies a process of transformation.
Anything can be healed.
One or two months to live.
... Views: 1492
Food particles, chemicals and bacteria that travel through your intestine are travelling “outside” your body even though they are inside you. We say these substances are “outside”, because the wall of a healthy intestine acts as a filter to repel the waste substances and only absorb nutrients ... Views: 2287
Examples are in parenthesis: (with a few of the modalities available at each step)
Step 0: Do Nothing
(sleep, meditate, unplug the clock or the telephone)
Step 1: Collect Information
(low-tech diagnosis, books, support groups, divination)
Step 2: Engage the Energy
(prayer, ... Views: 2617
The concept of immunity, Vyadhi Ksamatva or Bala, as it is known in Ayurveda is a fascinating and vast subject. The body’s resistance is of tremendous importance in the daily welfare of living beings; for prevention and rapid recovery from diseases, immunity plays a key role.
It can be ... Views: 8500
Now.
I know this seems a little off the cuff considering it’s such a serious topic, but I want to make it clear that there’s no time like the present.
In July – September of 2002 Martial Training Systems trainers had the honor of conducting several free women’s self defense seminars in the ... Views: 1263
Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from
back pain. Studies show that 4 in 12 people will experience
some form of severe or chronic back pain in their lives. I
guess that’s why you see a chiropractor’s office on every
block. Yet, all these chiropractors can’t seem ... Views: 1894
“I’ve been doing this for 15 years,” Annette told me. “It just wasn’t called this.” I was explaining to a counselor in Australia about the field of emotional intelligence, and she was sure she’d found it first. Likely you'll feel the same way.
“Oh, I know what you’re talking about,” James ... Views: 2517
After age 25-30, depending on marital status and other things, it becomes more and more helpful to have and to know certain things. Some are practical and some make sense from a life planning standpoint. The following are suggested for anyone over age 30, single or married, male or female, ... Views: 1221
Ancient Indian Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Technique
Ayurveda is an ancient medical science of the world. Ayurveda means “science of life”, i.e. the science that imparts the knowledge of life. Life is defined as a constant combination and union of mind, body, self (Atma), sensory and motor ... Views: 2717
While watching a special with Dr. Andrew Weil the other night (you know the guy with the beautiful white beard!)he said something quite intriguing.
He was talking about how to design a weight loss program that works. (Of course I’m listening!) He mentioned something extremely interesting that I ... Views: 1230
My granddaughter is 5. Last time she smacked her little brother and I had words with her, she said, “I didn’t mean to hit him.” A preposterous statement since I’d seen her walk over, pick up a book and whack him with it. But then she’s only 5.
It continued, as I comforted both the offended ... Views: 1450
Have you ever gone on a weight-loss plan and the only thing that got smaller was your wallet? Are you constantly depriving yourself of your favorite foods because you're on a diet? Or have you given up fighting the battle of the bulge because nothing seems to work? If you answered yes to any of ... Views: 1335
Stress is the response that your body has to all the demands made upon it daily. Everyone has felt the effects of a stressful day in the muscles of the neck or back. Whether you have sore or tense muscles, tension headaches or anxiety, getting a massage can really help relieve all that stress. ... Views: 1509
In today's fast-changing world, there's hardly a more important emotional intelligence competency to have than resilience.
Resilience means being able to bounce back after setbacks, failures, disappointments and losses. It means not giving up, and continuing to face the future with optimism ... Views: 1238
Much excitement and mystery surrounds the “formal nights” on cruises. It’s customary to have one formal night on a 5-day cruise, more in proportion on longer cruises. On my first cruise, I wondered what it would be like, how dressed-up people got, and what I would feel comfortable in.
Let ... Views: 3901
The increasing likelihood of biological and chemical warfare being used against civilians worldwide indicates the time is now for us to offer our group's ancient alchemical formula for "Healing Waters" to all those who are already helping and healing others.
This 2,000 year old formula is a 8 ... Views: 2840
Currently, the leading causes of death for women in the US are:
1. Heart Disease, 29.9%
2. Cancer, 21.8%
3. Stroke, 8.4%
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases, 5.1%
5. Diabetes, 3.1%
6. Influenza and pneumonia, 3.0%
7. Alzheimer’s disease, 2.9%
8. Unintentional injuries, 2.8%
9. Kidney disease, ... Views: 1194
Have you considered having a personal rebirth this spring, recreating your life, planting new seeds to bring about a different harvest? A coach can help you do this.
"A garden in the early stage is not a pleasant or compelling place: it's a lot of arduous, messy, noisome work -- digging up ... Views: 1255
March is National Women's History Month and this year's theme is "Women Pioneering the Future".
According to the National Women’s History Project, this includes both “pioneering women from US history, who led and won struggles for equality and civil rights, created and advanced educational ... Views: 1672
When a good friend of mine inquired where he could obtain information about medical insurance for his out-of-state, elderly mother, I told him to try the Internet.
He reported back to me about a week later, in desperation: "I am giving up, I am too confused." He had taken on an overwhelming ... Views: 2007
Most people that instinctively rub their necks and shoulders when their muscles are sore and tense have no idea they are employing a self healing technique called self-massage.
Most people that instinctively rub their necks and shoulders when their muscles are sore and tense have no idea they ... Views: 2232
To combat modern day stressors, you need to realize that things are going to go the way they are going to go, so you may as well just relax. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice extreme self-care which means putting your own needs first. We have had it backwards for ... Views: 1995
Sue Hay, co-founder of Good Health magazine, and an expert in nutrition and fitness, states that there is no such thing as a quick-fix weight loss solution. Our emotions, dietary habits and lifestyle have to be taken into consideration to achieve long-term successful weight loss - because we are ... Views: 1136
Knowing how you feel, having personal power, managing anger, being creative, focusing on your strengths and having Intentionality - these are all emotional intelligence competencies.
1. You can never go down, never go down, never go down the
drain.
2. You can stop when you want to, stop ... Views: 1160
Less than ten years ago, most folks thought “emu” was a crossword puzzle answer. Today, Emu is the answer to many other puzzles: What to make for dinner? Emu Steak or Emu Burger. What to rub on sunburn to take the sting out? Emu Oil. What to apply to wrinkles to help with anti-aging? Emu ... Views: 1813
Ok, so back in June I shelled out $1200 for a premium treadmill (it was on sale, I AM a female after all) It was a huge decision and yes, there were the cheerleaders and the naysayers.
"That's great, that treadmill will really help you get in shape!" (how out of shape do I look?)
"You'll be ... Views: 8871