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- Hot Stone Massage Techniques - by How-To with Massage Stones:
1) Clean the stones with disinfectant before every use. We at TherapyStones.com recommend a product called Odoban for professional use.
2) Put stones in a crockpot on low with water and the lid off, for at least 30 minutes before using. (This is one method and you ...
Views: 21336(2 votes) - The Top 10 Nutrition and Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season - by Data indicates that the average American gains between 5 and 10 pounds over the holidays, so it's going to take some planning and effort to beat these odds. However, the holidays are indeed special, so if you don't want to enjoy them at the expense of your health, it's worth this extra effort. ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - The Secret to Staying Young! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2002 from Charlene RashkowTHE REAL SECRET TO STAYING YOUNG! By Charlene Rashkow Copyright 2002 While having dinner recently with a group of friends, a question was posed as to whether there could be a genuine secret to staying young. Since most of the world is always on the lookout for the fountain of youth it was an ...
Views: 1900(3 votes) - Make New Year's Resolutions That Work This Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2002 from Susan DunnMaking resolutions means resolving to do something, committing to do something. In Emotional Intelligence terms this is called Intentionality. It means saying what you mean, and meaning what you say. What are your intentions for your life this coming year? What do you intend to do to make this ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2002 from Sharon SmithTai Chi has become well known as the "perfect" exercise according to a Time Magazine article which appeared in July, 2002. Its long sequence of very slow, gentle, dance-like movements cultivate flexibility, balance, poise & mental concentration as well as a feeling of general well-being among ...
Views: 2169(2 votes) - Stand Up to Shyness! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jane PowellIs shyness stopping you from living fully and achieving your potential? You're not alone! Countless women struggle with this challenging emotion. In fact, even superstars like Lucille Ball, Ann Margaret and Kim Basinger once battled ...
Views: 2470(1 vote) - The Essential Ingredient For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kathryn O'NeillThe Essential Ingredient For Weight Loss ·It’s nothing you can see, buy, or touch. But it can change your life. ·It’s something that very few of us have, and yet it’s readily available to everyone at any time. ·It is something that most of us aren’t even aware of, and yet it can make the ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - How To Avoid Fitness Sabotage - by One of my clients brought up a very good point the other day during his workout. He mentioned that every where he goes there are people trying to sabotage his efforts to lose weight. Unfortunately, this is a very real problem for those of us who have committed to a fitness lifestyle.
I have ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - What is Classical Kung Fu - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenWhat is Classical Kung Fu? This article is addressed to beginning students and to those interested in enlarging their knowledge of Kung Fu. The series of questions hopefully will stimulate students to carefully investigate the schools they intend to join, define classical Kung Fu and help ...
Views: 5466(1 vote) - About Those New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnIf you’re sitting down to write your New Year’s resolutions and they're looking a lot like last year’s, it’s time to try something different! What to do? How about developing your Intentionality? It's an emotional intelligence competency. It means saying what you mean and meaning what you ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - 3 Strategies To Handle Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2002 from Carol Solomon3 Strategies to Handle Holiday Parties The holiday party season is upon us! Last week I went to my first holiday party, not counting Thanksgiving of course. It got me thinking about what strategies I use to manage my eating during these “potentially” treacherous times. There are 3 basic ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - Thanksgiving Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen you gather with your family this Thanksgiving and experience the joy and the pain ... those who loved you and those who wounded you and still do, those who hurt you and those who healed you and still do, those who gave you hope and snuffed out your dreams and still do, those who picked you ...
Views: 5341(3 votes) - Traits of People with Good Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnIntuition is a great emotional intelligence competency to have. It expedites decisions and is a very sure way of knowing. It also helps us stay safe. From an extensive study of intuitive people, these are the traits they're most likely to have. 1. A woman over 40 with an advanced degree in ...
Views: 10395(1 vote) - How to Make Your Single Guest Comfortable at the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnWhether you've invited a military person, divorced friend, friend whose children are holidaying with their other parent, or a widowed or widowered parent or friend to your table for the holidays -- when everyone else is paired -- here are some things you can do to make your single guest more ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - How to Be A Good Guest - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnBeing a good guest isn't a passive affair. It means actively participating in making the party or gathering a success. There are certain people I like to invite to anything I give because I know they'll show up and leave on time, they'll be able to talk to anyone, and they'll help me with little ...
Views: 2031(1 vote) - Wheels Of Freedom - by There's a nip in the air. Thoughts are turning to the upcoming Holiday season. A chance to spend time with friends and family is on our mind. We're a "spread out" people so travel plans are usually necessary to enjoy visits.
May I make a strong personal recommendation? Try wheels. Forget ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do To Lose Weight - by Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do to Lose Weight.
We've all heard the rallying cry over the past decade: "Diets don't work!" The backlash against diets has been tremendous, and rightly so. It's a well known fact that approximately 95% of those who lose weight on a typical diet ...
Views: 2219(2 votes) - When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Fun and Happiness - by When the sea of life gets stormy, how can you stay shipshape and ride the waves?
You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Being empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge and handle whatever comes up.
And every good captain has a CREW. Who will you have with ...
Views: 2133(1 vote) - Grow You're Presenting Skills Continually - by For most people, public speaking is a challenge, but even once you’ve mastered the techniques, and the part about just getting up there, you're work isn’t done.
The most common mistake I find in clients I coach about presenting is failing to grasp this concept: When you're giving a ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Healthy Treatments' Tips for Indigestion - by When the muscles in the stomach receives too much food and liquid passing through the esophagus, these muscles react to empty the intestinal tract to prevent a build up of food and liquid going back into the esophagus describes a process commonly referred to as INDIGESTION.
Usually eating fresh ...
Views: 2422(1 vote) - Planning for Success? Don't Leave Out the Most Important Ingredient! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Susan DunnAccording to research by Martin Seligman, Ph.D., pessimists are more often right, but optimists accomplish more. Optimism is an emotional intelligence competency, can be learned, and it can be twice as important to your success and happiness as your IQ. Take a look at some of this exciting ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - Top Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Bonnie MincuTop Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD 1. Commit to one vision. You may have many brilliant ideas and plans, but without implementation, none are worth much. Choose ONE idea to flesh out and commit to. Write it down in detail. Picture exactly where you’d like to be with that ...
Views: 2480(3 votes) - Are You a Binge Eater? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Carol SolomonAre You a Binge Eater? Carol Solomon, Ph.D. Ever wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating? In a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating. Bulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating ...
Views: 1807(3 votes) - Passion: The Fuel for Movers and Shakers! - by The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion. --Nadia Boulanger
A new lesson in the importance of passion as a powerful, inner source of energy was revealed in my life recently. I am grateful to have had the opportunity for the past several years to pursue a ...
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