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- Cuing into what makes you tick: Overcoming your anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Rhonda RabowWe live in an age that wires us to worry. We get way too much information from the tv, radio, and especially the internet. There are no more secrets and almost everyone has 900 "friends" keeping them busy every minute of the day. There is never enough time to do the things we want to do. We ...
Views: 1961(1 vote) - Healing Foot Bath Home Spa Recipe with Essential Oil To heal & restore body, mind & soul - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from KG StilesYou can achieve outstanding results for your body, mind, and soul with this relaxing and rejuvenating foot soak (hot or cool as desired). Preparation – what you will need: Foot bath or basin for foot bath 1/2 cup favorite carrier Use one or more of the recommended pure essential oils ...
Views: 1959 - Knowing the Causes of Your Body Pain - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from brenda MageAre you feeling numb most of the time? Do you experience having painful cramps on your legs and even on your arms? Is anxiety connected with your leg pain? Do you know what causes your leg pain? What triggers these to happen to your legs? How will you stop it from coming back? If you want to ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - How Can Meditation Help With Holiday Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephWith the hustle and bustle of everyday life compounded with the every day news of a doom and gloom economy, how does meditation help with these stresses on top of the seasonal holiday stresses? Meditation is a practice used to relax the body, calm the mind and center yourself. It is the ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - How Dancing Can Help You - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Richie DragosDance combines movement in the most pleasant way with music and communication, bringing cheerfulness and health. Nowadays, dancing is one of the best ways of discharging emotional stress, slimming and to improve communication between partners. Dance creates harmony between body, mind, and ...
Views: 1948 - How to Enjoy a Daily 20 Minute Vacation at Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiEver considered buying a hot tub? Know that adding a hot tub to one's property is an investment that will help escalate a home's resale value? Aside from all intents and purposes, getting one would also mean that enjoying a daily dose of paradise without having to leave the comfort of home. Add ...
Views: 1947 - *** Nurturing Wellness Through Radical Self-Care: Foreword - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Janet NestorFinally, after a summer of moving to Maryland, editing, and working with the publisher, my new book is about to be born. It is due out before Christmas and will be available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel. I am excited because this book is a reflection of my work over the years, both as a ...
Views: 1942(4 votes) - Conquer Toxic Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephWhen we think of the holidays we smile with nostalgic visions of celebrations, roasting chestnuts, caroling, crackling fires, happy Cleaver-like families, and everything we asked for under the 'ol Christmas tree. As much as the holidays bring love, holiday cheer, & family gatherings so do the ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Kava in Fiji - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTKava is a mild liquid intoxicant and a large element in Fijian culture. And it’s legal. This is the liquid drug or beverage of choice in most of Melanesia and Polynesia. Kava or kava-kava’s scientific name is (Piper methysticum) (Piper: Latin for 'pepper', methysticum: (Latinized) Greek for ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Aromatherapy for Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLack of sleep is one of the most common problems in today’s fast-paced world. Sleep deprivation can impact on many areas of our health including affecting our immune system and our ability to fight off illness, not to mention reducing our ability to deal with the effects of stress. And any new ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Unraveling Rolling Papers - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Itimar DavisRolling papers are small, very thin sheets of paper meant to be used for rolling cigarettes. Most rolling papers are made from a combination of wood pulp and food grade glue. There are, however, many popular brands that use hemp, flax or rice as the base material. Some retailers are even ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - What if We All had an Angel Committee? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinI’ve been talking about Angel committees for years and it’s been a lot of fun. My idea of an Angel committee is that everyone has one and that they conspire to force us to live our lives fully. They will do whatever it takes to get our attention and they howl with delight when they think up a ...
Views: 1924 - 7 Benifits of Memory Foam Mattresses - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from angel olsonIf you are in the market for mattresses, you should consider beds and memory foam mattresses. A good night’s sleep is critical to good health, and many individuals have found that memory foam mattresses are exactly what they need to achieve a restful sleep. There are many advantages to ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - 7 Benifits of Memory Foam Mattresses - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from angel olsonIf you are in the market for mattresses, you should consider beds and memory foam mattresses. A good night’s sleep is critical to good health, and many individuals have found that memory foam mattresses are exactly what they need to achieve a restful sleep. There are many advantages to ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - How to Make This Christmas More Fun and Less Stressful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtChristmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Transform Boring Arpeggios Into Highly Creative Sweep Picking Guitar Licks - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Tom HessTransform Boring Arpeggios Into Highly Creative Sweep Picking Guitar Licks By Tom Hess Do you want to make your sweep picking licks more creative? Do the following: focus more on creatively applying the arpeggio patterns you already know into music rather than seeking out as many new ...
Views: 1908 - The Power of Breath - Use Breath Work to Enhance Well-Being of Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordTake a deep breath. We offer this advice when someone is overly excited or anxious. We recognize breath as a way to calm mind and emotions. Breath is a powerful tool to promote well-being. It is literally right under our nose. Yet we don’t pay much attention to the breath. Using ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - Best Yoga Positions for Fertility - Simple Yoga Poses to Battle Infertility - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisThe best yoga positions to aid fertility have a few key things in common: - Increase Circulation to the Reproductive Organs - Balance Hormones - Reduce Stress You made have already heard that inversions like headstand and shoulder stand are powerful fertility aids. Those positions ...
Views: 1899 - Secrets to a Stress Free Life - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickLife is full of stressors. I once heard Norman Vincent Peale say that the only people without problems and stress were 'all those people buried over there in that cemetery'. He was right. If we are alive, we have plenty of triggers for stress. But it's how we choose to respond to something that ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - What Is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It - 6 Essential Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tina ElliotWhat is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It The rising intensity of life can swallow up our time and attention. Urgent events, activities, tasks and demands can drag us along until we lose sight of what matters most. Many of us take on too much, try to keep up, slip behind and as a result, ...
Views: 1893 - The Magic Happy Breath - A Relaxation Practice For Kids & Adults - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Joy RigbergToday's article is on the importance of Deep Breathing and the amazing benefits it has on the mind, body and spirit. As most schools getting ready to break for the holiday's, you may begin to notice and experience in your kids some extra pent up energy, possibly leftover from the classroom ...
Views: 1892 - Aviation - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeneral Aviation Continued Raytheon – Founded in 1922, it is a very significant defense contractor in the US, and is also the foremost producer of guided missiles throughout the world. In 1980, it purchased Beech Aircraft Corporation, an important manufacturer of piston and turboprop ...
Views: 1891(3 votes) - Modern Interior Design Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to modern interior design ideas, how can you find the perfect design ideas and styles that you are looking for? Whether it is for your office, home, bedroom, or living room, finding the best modern styles is very important. As you know, there are many various ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - Five Ways to Reduce or Limit Stress - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Ted DeeThe world is a stressful, or at least the modern world is. With schedules and deadlines and traffic and more, just ordinary life can cause a lot of excess stress. I’m certainly not immune and probably no one is. Here are five ways I reduce or limit stress. Hopefully they will work for you as ...
Views: 1890(2 votes) - Just Relax - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Marla MartensonThe phrase, “I’m so stressed out!” has become so common in our fast paced society. Being able to say, “I’m so busy, I have no time to breathe.” Has become sort of a badge of honor. Wow, you must be so important if you are that busy. Stress is the greatest cause of your body. Chronic stress can ...
Views: 1883 - Don't Take a Deep Breath: Un-Inhale Your Aspiration to Control Instead - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTry the following: sit back and just breathe for a few moments. But before you actually "do" this, let us get clear on one point: there is no "doing" involved in this exercise, just witnessing of your breath exactly as it is at any given moment - for a few moments. You might be thinking: ...
Views: 1881(9 votes) - Five Tips on Choosing a Bed for Better Health - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Logan SandersOn average, a person will spend a whole third of their life asleep in bed, and when you look at it this way you begin to understand the importance of choosing the right bed. We aim to help you do this here with what we believe are the key areas to cover when selecting the right bed for ...
Views: 1876 - Going With The Flow of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Katrina HillIn life it may seem like there are many twists and turns and at times we feel like we don't know whether we are coming or going. One thing is for certain though, we are always in choice. We may not realize it but, in this life we always have a choice. In these moments we can either choose to ...
Views: 1872(2 votes) - Gone Fishing for Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonDuring times of economic difficulty many people choose simpler pleasures that have the capacity to refresh our spirit and renew hope. Across the country movies are sold out, bars and restaurants are doing great business and more than ever we are getting back to the core values and activities ...
Views: 1870 - How To Become A Better Guitarist By Studying John Petrucci’s Playing - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Ryan BucknerHow To Become A Better Guitarist By Studying John Petrucci’s Playing By Tom Hess One of the biggest mistakes you can make while studying John Petrucci’s guitar style is thinking that there is nothing more to it than fast playing and complex songwriting. Fact is, there is a ...
Views: 1870 - Peace of Mind is a Breath Away: The Fine Art of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Yanni ManiatesLearning to meditate, quiet my mind and touch into the deep place of peace within me is the greatest skill I have ever learned to improve my life. "Meditation is the art of learning how to tend the sacred ground of your life. It connects you with your inner world. By meditating you learn how to ...
Views: 1868(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Eliminate Tension and Stress Simply by Breathing - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardSomething you can do anytime or anywhere to eliminate tension and stress. It's as easy as taking a deep breath. The easy act of taking a couple of purposeful and slow breaths can do you a world of good. Besides the obvious filling of your body with more oxygen and relieving tension; there are ...
Views: 1865 - Music: Is Music Important? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, music is a vital part of life. It is there when they are feeling up and during those moments when they are feeling down. It is then not just a nice addition and something they simply enjoy, it as much a part of their life as breathing is. And while one can feel let down by ...
Views: 1857 - Mental Calmness Through the Bardo Periods – the Times of Inner Silence - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranListening to what lies behind the thought process can be quite helpful in understanding ourselves beyond the verbal explanations. Certain periods in our daily routine are conducive to that listening. It is good to pay attention to those times of inner silence. The Conditioned Mind True ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - A Solar Birdbath Fountain in the Garden - Encouraging Relaxation and Concentration - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThe definition of being ‘really busy’ seems to have changed over the last 10 years. We are juggling jobs with additional responsibilities and children with multiple activities. On top of this we are trying to keep up with the daily tasks of managing a home. Many look to the garden as a way to ...
Views: 1853 - Stress Relief Strategies-Finding Your Focal Point - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThere are times in life when the demands we place upon ourselves are greater than we can manage. When we are under stress, it feels as though we have lost control of a situation. Stress manifests itself as a variety of behavioral and physical symptoms that are considered to be unpleasant and ...
Views: 1851 - The Beginners Guide to Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Caroline NettleWhat is meditation? It is a practice of not thinking where you commune with your inner self, and perfect the art of not doing. To many people in our society, this idea is extremely challenging. For over 2,000 years we have lived in the age of the mind, of reason, and the result of this is ...
Views: 1851 - How to Deal with Your Anger in Constructive Ways - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWow, some people just know how to push your buttons, don’t they? Wait, I KNOW he did not just cut you off in rush hour traffic and you are already late as it is?! And why is she always so mean and nasty to you? This is her job. It’s what she gets paid to do. You would think Ms. Thing could ...
Views: 1850 - Learning to Take the Time to Relax During the Holiday Period - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Rhonda RabowAround this time of year, people start preparing to think about their holidays. For many, it is a time of excitement and anticipation whether it is watching their children’s faces light up after they get their gifts, or it is a chance to visit with Aunt Mary or Grandpa Joe, who they haven’t ...
Views: 1850(2 votes) - ***Are Foot Soaks Worth Their Salt? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Linda DunnCan you see it now? Another busy work day on your feet, and beyond… You speed walk down the aisle for that crucial purchase just before you pick the kids up from school—then hoof it out to car. You beat the clock just in time to take your lively treasures to their gymnastics practice at the ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - Aromatherapy Bathing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayBathing is probably one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your life. Bathing has a long history and references to baths have been found in early archaeological records. Hippocrates wrote that a perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday was the way to ...
Views: 1841(4 votes) - Shop Online for the Most Expensive Smoking Kit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Ron SpencerSmoking, no doubt is quite a leisurely activity. You just cannot have enough of it. However, to make the moment more enriching and fulfilling, it ought to get simpler, easier and a bit more intoxicating. How about getting a smoke box? In fact, this is something that has played on your mind for ...
Views: 1841 - Play Online Military Trading Card Game - Free Wildcat Gaming - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from John CarterUnit Command is an online military trading card game. The game involves multiple online players, each having a collection of trading cards that form the player’s army. Two players can play against each other to achieve a mission. The game has missions based in different terrains. Certain cards ...
Views: 1831 - There Is No Such Thing as Stress - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Michael MantellThere is no such thing as stress. Got that? Good. Then why are you wasting so much of your time with “stress management” programs, lectures, coaches, books, articles and websites? Could it be because you really don’t believe that there’s no such thing as stress? Oh, I know it’s a cottage ...
Views: 1831 - De-Stressing Activities for You and Your Children - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Krzysztof MaszkieStress is dangerous. It should be taken care of very fast as a matter of life and death. It can affect virtually all the organs in the body, like the heart, lungs, stomach, lungs, and skin. Additionally, stress can affect your immune system, reproductive system, and your brain. Also, it can ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - 8 Ways to Make a Blank Wall More Interesting - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyA blank wall can be the perfect canvas for you to express your creativity and make your space more inviting as well as more functional. Here are some ideas to get those creative juices flowing. CREATE A COLORFUL BLACKBOARD PLANNED IN YOUR HALL 1. Measure out your first square on the ...
Views: 1827 - Free Flowing Psychology – A Healthy Way to Meet Turbulent Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to observe how we burden ourselves unknowingly due to the habitual neurology. The fear of life and the fear of death arise due to living with that burden. It is possible to drop that burden and live with freedom. Deepening self-awareness and the non-conformist attitude help us in ...
Views: 1827 - How to Buy a Good Cello – 3 Ways to Choose - by No matter what instrument you decide to play, if you don’t have a lack of interest, the major problem can be the money. Playing a cello can really be an expensive pleasure, since you must buy it and take classes regularly if you want to make some success. Another problem is how to buy a good ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Now That I Know Why I Want More Fun, What Would Be Fun? Part #2 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Carolyn BatesNow that I know why I want more Fun, what would be Fun? How can I have Fun? What do you stand for? What are your values? Some of mine are that I want to cherish each day and have great times with friends and my family. To do this, I have to take the time to make the plans. Who do I want ...
Views: 1826(3 votes) - 6 Easy Ways to Beat Boredom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark FooEveryone regardless of what age experiences boredom. The kids are the first usually to say the words “I’m Bored” but us adults have at one point or another in life experience it too. Have you ever wondered why you are feeling bored? It can be a feeling of laziness, or exhaustion or even a ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - Reflexology For Athletic performance: Keep Your Mind's Eye On The Ball - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Laura Norman“Keep your eye on the ball” is advice that has moved from the sports arena into every walk of life. It means: stay focused, concentrate, keep your mind on what you’re doing. Reflexology has helped people keep their eyes “on the ball” at work and play so that they perform more efficiently and ...
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