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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- How your Beliefs Decide Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Hal WechslerHow your Beliefs Decide Your Success or Failure • 1. We asked a dozen blog readers, “What’s a turn-on to keep reading, & what makes you hit the Delete?” • 2. Ten of twelve said, “Does it help me solve a problem or do I think, “So what?”, “Who-Cares?”, “WIIFM – what’s-in-it-for-me?” ...
Views: 1638 - Have your emotional guilt imprisoned you? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Deborah Akridge“My future is no longer an extension of the past. I now ask to be led toward a destiny that outshines my history. I now realize that every day I am given a blank canvas on which I can gracefully paint. I now surrender my human will to Divine will and trust I will be lead on a journey of ...
Views: 2351 - If you Know How to Arouse Curioisty... - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Hal WechslerIf You Know How to Arouse Curiosity, You Win the Prize • 1. Science tests, everybody else – guesses without proof. If you want super success in school & your career, do the research. • 2. We tested ‘Subject Lines’, the email “message” we all use to decide if we Delete-or-Read. Ten-thousand ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Why StressBusting Works - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why StressBusting Can Reduce Your Anxiety & Help Ace Your Career.” • 1. “But is this meditation stuff “practical” or just hot-air?” • 2. “Let’s keep it simple, unless you’re a “Brainiac” & have to know where the “feet-grow-from”. Go to: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, lead author, Fadel ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Affirmations change your Brain? - by Submitted on May 05, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Affirmations Change Your Brain?” • “Wait. Are you saying that ordinary, dumb words, repeated in a sing-song fashion, can change my thoughts and emotions? Sounds ridiculous to me”, said Stephanie. • “More incredible, the latest scientific research at Carnegie-Mellon University, and published ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - "Did You Know You Can Improve Your "Working-Memory" up to 65%?" - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Did You Know - You Can Improve Your ‘Working-Memory’, Up To 65% With a Two-Minute Strategy. Ask me How?” • 1. Before this new research: the prevailing scientific belief was ‘working-memory’ is fixed, and Not trainable. • 2. “So-What?” When you improve (train) your ‘working-memory’, you ...
Views: 2358(2 votes) - "Science Finally GETS Meditation, Do You?" - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Science Finally “Gets” Meditation, Do You?” • 1. “Have you tested “mindfulness-meditation”? You seem to know that you hate it, and it’s a waste of time.” • 2. “Sure, a dozen times, and it gives me a headache, and seems like it’s a way to take a nap when you should be working.” • 3. The ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - Throat cancer causes and its symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from devendra rathoreThe throat could be a muscular tube that begins simply behind the nose and runs all the way down to the neck. once there's growth of malignant neoplasm in any a part of this tube, it's remarked as throat cancer. It in the main affects the food pipe or passageway, cartilaginous structure or ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Use these Three to Win in Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Hal WechslerUse These “3”, & Your Willpower Makes You a Brainiac • 1. “Tell me what makes SpeedReading101 work.” • 2. “You control the three (3) elements of your life, & work them. Do you really care, or just want to focus on the “take-away”, the end-results?” • 3. “If I’m going to be an expert ...
Views: 1263(3 votes) - Aids And its symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from devendra rathoreThe medical grouping hasn't yet faced a statement writer labyrinthine than HIV/AIDS. Imperfect immunodeficiency virus, truncated as HIV is a life-threatening virus that causes the most pernicious disease ever familiar to anthropoid beings, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome). It is said ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - 6 Simple Rules to Keep Your Mind Sharp and Ward off Memory Loss - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you know that your brain steadily loses its weight after your 30th birthday? This “brain loss” means less ability for you to learn and keep your mind sharp. Until recently, scientists thought this type of brain loss was irreversible. The good news is that scientists were wrong about this, ...
Views: 1961 - Priming the Pump and Other Reasons To “Act As If” - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Kathy GottbergAnyone who has studied positive thinking, New Thought or the Law of Attraction understands the concept of acting “as if.” You know—acting with confidence and grace even when you’re shaking in your boots, or putting a smile on your face and acting happy even when you woke up feeling terrible. ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Back Pain - Therapy and Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Igor StilerBack pain is one of the most common issues affecting people all over the world. It can cause great pain and discomfort, and affect daily living by hampering freedom of movement. Factors responsible for back pain include muscle strain, heavy or strenuous work, incorrect posture, sports injuries, ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Incontinence: Postpartum Isolation and other related things - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from jack flamingMost of us are aware of the term incontinence. For those who do not know about it, incontinence is a medical condition in which the patient looses control over his/her bladder activities and may not control urination and fecal activities. There are many treatments, surgeries and products in use ...
Views: 1880 - Create a Vision You Life Deserves! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from NICHOLAS DillonDo you struggle to design and carry out a vision for your life? Do you find yourself living day-to-day without a plan and feeling like you have lost your focus? Read on to discover some inspiring tips on how to develop a vision for your future: Allow some time in your schedule to do ...
Views: 1203 - How Physical Therapy Exercises Helps You Recover from Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical Therapy Exercises – to Relieve Back Pain Physical therapy exercises provide great relief for people suffering from back pain. The treatment also helps to promote quick healing and reduces chances of accidental injuries. Pain management centers providing physical therapy services ...
Views: 3325 - There is Nothing to Fear when Aging! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Margo KnoxThe fear of aging is inbuilt in most people, due to our materialistic philosophy. Which is not our desires and ownership of things per se, but our idea that reality is limited to what we perceive through the five senses. This then divorces us from a spiritual experience, leaving the ...
Views: 1521 - Geriatric Care Manager (GCM): A Professional That Caregivers Should Know About - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Nancy SteinOld age isn’t for sissies. Or for their caregivers, who often juggle full-time jobs, families of their own and other responsibilities. Taking care of an elderly loved one can be an overwhelming, challenging, emotionally draining "job." And, yes, sometimes it does take a village. We’ve found ...
Views: 1737 - The First Steps In Getting Help For Your Parent - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Nancy SteinIt's hard enough for caregivers and their loved ones to agree that some additional help is needed. But once that bridge is crossed, the task of finding just the right person can be just as challenging. What questions should be asked? Are special credentials required? Can we trust them? What are ...
Views: 1862 - No Excuses at Home or Traveling for Not Exercising - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Walter UrbanI just returned from vacation and I was once again reminded how easy it is to avoid exercise when traveling or avoid even starting while at home when you are older! When you are not in your regular routine or having not started a regular exercise routine it’s just too easy to do nothing! In ...
Views: 1477 - Frequently Asked Questions About Thoracic Surgery - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Lauren Q HillIf you have recently been informed that you have heart disease and that you will likely need thoracic surgery, then you are probably battling with a million questions and concerns about the procedure. Even though the procedure may seem new and frightening to you, rest assured that doctors have ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Natural Solution to Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantOsteoporosis and low bone mass are currently estimated to be a major public health threat. Adequate nutrition plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis; the micro nutrients of greatest importance are calcium and vitamin D. Calcium has been shown to have beneficial ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - Natural ways to increase your energy, tips gathered along the way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriEnergy Beat fatigue • An eight-minute spurt of vigorous exercise everyday can make you feel happier and more energized in 16 weeks. • Pairing your coffee with a good carbohydrate such as popcorn can give you a healthy caffeine jolt without a crash at the end. Here’s your energy ...
Views: 1286 - Caring for A Hospitalized Loved One - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Lauren Q HillI don’t think anybody likes staying in the hospital. Everyone I know would rather just get things done and get back home to their own bed. The problem isn’t always that they hate the hospital food or that the bed is uncomfortable, but simply that a hospital is typically way out of a person’s ...
Views: 1015 - The Truth About Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickAdults with ADHD have trouble concentrating, struggle with organization, lose things, forget things, feel restless, and make impulsive decisions. These are all the same symptoms that children with ADHD experience. But ADHD impacts adult lives in some very specific ways. There are a number of ...
Views: 1278 - Be a Brainiac, And ACE Exams - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Hal WechslerBrainiacs Live For “Testing-Pops” to Ace Exams • The heart of Acing exams is not the text, but taking command of your emotions - first. Why? If you are human, you are stressed-out, full-of-tension, and in high anxiety. Your memory has gone South, and not to Miami. • Stop now, and take ...
Views: 1524 - Your Voice-Body-Language-& Words Influence-Persuade-Convince Others to Follow or NOT - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Hal WechslerWhy Your Voice is King-Kong to Your Left & Right Brain, & Wins Your Present-Goals, & Influences Others to Follow Your Directions. 1. Your Tone (deep or high voice), and your Pitch (smooth or rough voice), is what often convinces people to follow your suggestions or not. We all luv the sound ...
Views: 2023(1 vote) - The Quest For Perfection: Is The Grass Really Greener or Merely Shades of Grey? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from nancy traversToday’s society offers no shortage of sexual and erotic material that is easily accessible to interested consumers. More than ever, we are inundated with images, written words, and discussions of what sex is and what sex could be. Sexual fantasies exist in the minds of all of us, but finding ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Relieving Baby Boomers Pain and Movement Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Sheldon GinsbergThere is no way to quantify the influence the baby boomer generation has had upon our world unfortunately, they are only now beginning to be aware of the price they are paying for their efforts... While their highly intelligent and articulate minds have produced amazing results their lifelong ...
Views: 1204 - How to Double Your Learning & Long Term Memory by a Weird Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Hal WechslerHow to Double Your Learning & Memory Skills by a Weird-Strategy In 30-Seconds. Yes, really. • 1. Your personal coconut (skull) weighs three-pounds. • 2. Your brain requires about 25% of all the Oxygen that your body uses. • 3. You brain also requires about 23% of all the Glucose ...
Views: 1366 - Recalibration - What to do After Setting A World Record or Reaching Any Goal - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Walter UrbanForty nine reps at 215 lbs in 60 seconds for 10,535 lbs and a new Guinness World Record at 54 years old and a body weight of 172 lbs! Now what? Simple, enjoy, reflect, set the bar higher and recalibrate! In reality, my accomplishment was no better or any different than setting a personal ...
Views: 1852 - Flow Art helping people old and young mentally and physically healthy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from Winnie KhoEver wonder about the world of flow arts? There are so many beauties and wonders to behold in such a place full of magic, martial arts, performance art , visual art, and object manipulation. The props and tools used to create this beauty are more than tools, they are instruments that play the ...
Views: 1820 - Are You Dealing with a Family Member That Needs Drug Rehabilitation, Alcohol Rehab or That Is Going Through Alcohol Withdrawal? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Rachael BallWatching a family member or loved one suffer through symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be one of the hardest things you’ve ever experienced. Even worse is when your family member may need drug rehabilitation or alcohol rehab, but won’t accept the help. How can you deal with these challenging ...
Views: 1909 - Dry Eye Syndrome Could Be An Indication Of Dehydration In Elderly Adults - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Max BrownIt comes as no surprise that some care homes and hospitals have been identified of neglecting hydration in elderly patients and residents. Some institutions really do have very poor hydration management policies in place and staff are, at times, unable to keep on top of monitoring the fluid ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - Ways To Look After The Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Williams BistlineThe necessity of good and healthy eyes simply cannot be more overstated. They are really, as the adage goes, "windows to one's soul" and are therefore nature's greatest gift to humankind. It's seemingly impossible to picture out a single moment, leave alone one whole life, without them. ...
Views: 1090 - Hospital Accountability Is An Ideal (Not Always Reality) - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI have spent as little time as possible on the staff of hospitals. The interface between doctors and administrators has always seemed to be dominated by petty politics. People are interested in money, and secondary to that, some vague sort of reputation or power. A large and prestigious ...
Views: 1104 - The Duties of an In-Home Care Aid - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Johnny LoweryIn-Home care aids typically take on a wide variety of duties that help their patients function throughout their day. The main job of an in-home care aid is to prevent the need for an elderly adult to move into an institutional setting for nursing care. Their duties typically fall into a few ...
Views: 1328 - A Number of Reasons That Will Bring About Bad Breath In Adults - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Archille HebertIt can be very difficult to know what causes bad breath in adults as the offenders vary from person to person. There are several issues which can cause bad breath in adults. The key is to identify them and learn how to avoid them. The Types of Foods You Eat: One of the biggest reasons ...
Views: 1612 - What Are The Best Exercises For The Older Adult - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Johnny LoweryExercise is something that older adults need to incorporate into their lives to get healthier, prevent falls and injury and promote an overall feeling of wellbeing. The recommended exercise schedule for seniors is 3 days a week of aerobic exercise for 10 to 30 minutes and 2 days a week of ...
Views: 1551 - Three Tips for Healthy Aging - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Johnny LowerySince aging will befall everyone, the best way to deal with it is to embrace it. These three tips will help you do just that. 1. Embrace yoga. This Eastern Oriental practice is essential to healthy aging. Why? Because it deals with inner peace and balance in life. In yoga, participants will ...
Views: 1128 - So what is Conscious clubbing! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Rebecca HanscombeSo what is Conscious clubbing Do you love to party but are thoroughly fed up with the hangover the next day? Are you reaching for a higher vibration of Bliss and want to meet more people like you? Here at the WILD CHOCOLATE CLUB that is exactly the Vibe were playing in We’ve created a raw ...
Views: 1650 - 5 Tips for a Purposeful, Graceful and Loving Aging Process. This is your Eldership! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Margo KnoxTip 1. How it is everything keeps changing? One moment you’re happily ensconced in a job with family around you and the next you’re in a land of new, where what you do is up to you. It should seem wonderful and liberating to now be retired; how come it is so new that you feel at times like ...
Views: 2494 - Establishing Tai Chi as Usable, Credible,Accepted Complementary/Alternative Medicine Practice - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Laddie SacharkoAs a Tai Chi teacher in the communities of NE Connecticut for the last 15 years, I have found consistently that Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, MD's and Nurses will almost universally affirm a patient's practice of Tai Chi for many chronic health conditions, ...
Views: 1790 - The biggest enemies of sex - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Todor StoianovOn top places among them are alcohol, tobacco and obesity. Alcohol, tobacco, overweight ... Several factors affect a very disastrous sex life. Perhaps some of these "enemies of sex" rather know or at least have heard of, but others will surely surprise you ... № 1 enemy is ...
Views: 2865 - How to Live Longer and Healthier: Top 5 Tips for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneYou want to live longer? Here are five proven ways to enjoy your senior years. 1. Choosing what you eat: the Japanese have a very simple way to ensure that every meal is as nutritious as possible: ensure that the food on your plate comes in five colors. This is like saying always include ...
Views: 1373 - The Many Health Benefits of Visiting a Spa - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Rubel ZamanModern life can be stressful. The slow grind of a daily nine to five routine can weigh like a ton of bricks on you. So naturally we all need to have a break now and then. It would be wonderful thing if we could all take a holiday in the sun every couple of weeks, but realistically this is ...
Views: 2050 - The benefits of positive thinking - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Hassan DPositive thoughts can give internal peace, achievement, bettered relationships; improve your health, and give contentment and gratification. It may also facilitate the daily problems. So globally, the positive thoughts can make life look radiant and full of joy. Exploration shows the ...
Views: 1115 - Recovering from Parkinson's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Johnny LoweryParkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. It attacks the nervous system and advances into more severe stages over time. This disease is also known as shaking palsy or paralysis agitans. The characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremors, rigidity and issues with ...
Views: 1613 - How Can Exercise Benefit Older Adults? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Johnny LoweryOlder people sometimes mistakenly feel that exercise has little benefit for them. They assume that because they have gotten on in years, and haven't been active for some time, that exercise really wouldn't do them any good. That is false; something as simple as taking a walk or starting a ...
Views: 1404 - Ensuring You Have The Coverage You Need - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainPurchasing health care coverage is one of the most daunting tasks. Navigating through health insurance companies, choosing coverage and ensure you have received the best coverage at the best price, with the best service. This is all a bit overwhelming. It doesn’t get any easier dealing with ...
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