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- Finding Real Recovery in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Doug MeadMany drug and alcohol treatment centers say they offer clients the ability to achieve long-term sobriety, but at 12 Palms Recovery Center, real recovery is achieved through a 12 Step based program that focuses on each client's specific addiction. The debilitating nature of the disease of ...
Views: 1131 - Celebrating Your Successes - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Shannon LagasseIn our culture, it’s typical to keep setting goals for yourself and striving towards those goals. It’s also fairly standard that once you reach a goal, you set a new one. In our efforts to keep going, keep building, and keep improving ourselves, we often neglect the importance of celebrating our ...
Views: 1314 - Discussing E.D. With Your Partner - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Natalie BonanskiWhen couples discuss the topic of erectile dysfunction, they should abide by a few ground rules in order to have a productive talk. If you currently are in a relationship with a man who suffers from E.D., then you will need to choose a good time to begin the dialogue. At first, just after the ...
Views: 854 - Find out If Surgery Is A Good Idea In Order For You To Grow Taller - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Robert MistaJust like numerous people around the globe, I desire to grow taller. I wrongly believed that there is no natural method for me to improve my height because I had by now passed my teenage years. But I am getting ahead of myself here. See, the first idea that raced through my mind was if I could ...
Views: 836 - How to Achieve Goals of Personal Training Systems - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Oliver clifPersonal fitness training used to be exclusive only to the rich and famous. However, it has quickly crossed demographic borders. On the other hand, this increasing demand for personal trainers and the need to have guidelines in the industry has lead to the questions on the proper training for ...
Views: 681 - The Truth about Cats and Dogs (and Weight Loss) - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Angela MinelliHave you ever noticed how easy it is for pets to lose weight? I have, and I’ve always been envious of it. A few years ago, my cat, Molly, who has since passed on, had a few extra pounds on her. She was a petite-sized cat and a few extra pounds on her was like 50 on me, but it always struck ...
Views: 1048 - What to Do When You Have Little to No Time - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Shannon LagasseTime flies. Regardless of whether it’s 2012 or any other year, time seems to go by way too quickly. This can lead to the feeling that you’ll never get things done, there’s not enough time to do what you need to do, let alone what you WANT to do, and it can really stress you out. There’s a ...
Views: 1156 - Addiction treatment centers offering a better way of life - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Doug MeadAddiction treatment centers often offer addicts and alcoholics treatment plans designed to stay clean and sober. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, treatment plans center on the focus of each patient living a satisfying and fulfilling life as well. Addiction treatment centers are specifically ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - Electrolysis Hair Removal: How It Works - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from John ChampionElectrolysis is a process used to treat unwanted hair by applying a small amount of electrical current to the base of the hair follicle with the gentle insertion of a specialized, single use, sterile disposable probe. The energy from this current destroys the growth center of the hair follicle ...
Views: 928 - Finding Career Stability in Dental Assistant Certificate Courses - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from David AlexanderDental assistant courses like dental assistant diploma and dental assistant certificate are emerging favourites among prospective students. For one, it is a good option for people who wish to take dentistry but want to see first if this is the right career path for them. Taking dental assistant ...
Views: 956 - What is the best Philips Norelco Shaver - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Kellie MaddixIt’s tough to choose among electronic and manual razors for Shaving. Both have their advantages and disadvantages over one another. We are discussing benefits of using either one to help you out. Benefits of Using Electronic Shaver You can avoid burns caused by Razors, especially in case ...
Views: 805 - Become a Health Coach With a Large Variety of Wellness Coaching Careers - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Lynne QuintanaAnother career in coaching that you may be interested in are the wellness coaching careers. These careers are health coaches, wellness coach, and coaches who help you quit smoking or lose weight. Stress management, diabetes management, ergonomic counselling and nutritional planning are still ...
Views: 713 - Planning to be healthy in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe New Year is almost here and we need to prepare for success. A Healthy 2012, A Healthy You. The most painful and depression causing life management mistake that you can make is what we call “memory management”. Memory management is simply trying to remember everything you have to do in ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - Anti-Aging Hormone And Its Role in Enhacement of Youthfulness - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from John HayesHow to define anti aging hormones and what is their part in the fight against aging? To grasp noticeably the influence of anti aging hormone aligned with aging, it is important to define aging itself. Aging can be viewed at several levels: genetic, physiological, cellular, evolutionary, and ...
Views: 917 - New Year's Resolutions: Ten Tips to Make Your Resolution a Reality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Val SilverWith the dawn of each new year comes the ritual of making resolutions. It should come as no surprise that the top three New Year goals focus on losing weight, better money management, and developing healthy habits. These resolutions often have their roots in frustration, fear, or emotional ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Healthy Holiday Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Yvette LaboyThe holiday season is a time of year that is filled with temptations. We are tempted to over spend, over drink and most of all over eat foods that aren’t really conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Food has always been the center piece of all parties and holiday events. It is important to make ...
Views: 1176 - Valsartan – Effective Medication For Hypertension - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Micheal aadamHypertension is generally known as high blood pressure in which blood flows at a higher rate than usual and thus creates high impact on heart with a very high pressure. This situation if can’t controlled in time then may leave a mark on heart by bounding it to face sever critical worries. So you ...
Views: 707 - You Need To Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from erickson dowIn keeping yourself versatile, young and fit, exercise is the best option. Exercise accompanied with a healthy balanced diet is sure to keep you fit. Almost 300,000 deaths occur in the United States a year due to inactivity and poor dietary habits.There have been countless studies on the ...
Views: 802 - The Healthcare System 101 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Jeanine DoyleThe health-care field is perhaps one of the most prolific businesses that is in existence, and it is typically something that is going to be up and running, regardless of the economic conditions that happen to be prevalent at the time. That is why it is so important that if you happen to be ...
Views: 882 - Things to Consider When Hiring a Contractor - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Barbara CannonOur home should always be a place that comforts us, but when we have a difficulty moving around because of limited mobility, there are special needs that need to be taken into consideration. For some of us, it is just a matter of making sure that there are conveniences in place so that we can ...
Views: 616 - Good nutrition can reverse symptoms of PCOS - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Adalhard BrooksDo you ever feel bombarded with messages from the media telling you that "xyz" food is bad for you? One day eggs are good for you, the next day they are bad for your heart. You need to eat more spinach, less fat, more protein, less sugar... So what's the bottom line? It all boils down to the ...
Views: 1390 - Increase Focus Through Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Elizabeth ScalaAs I was driving home through the city today I was distracted by all of the commotion outside of my car. Tractor trailers were banging and clanging quickly past me. On the sidewalk, construction workers were shouting to one another, finishing up the day's work. Loud noise, such as radios and car ...
Views: 2357(3 votes) - How to Stay in Balance - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Shannon LagasseHave you ever watched someone pull off some kind of incredible feat like juggling or balancing tall stacks of dishes on a stick? It’s incredible to see and mind-blowing to think about how they do it. What it comes down to, though, is something we practice in everyday life: Balance. In the ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Geriatrics to the Rescue - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Kieran PollardOne of the main issues for health care in general and for the survival of the Medicare system is caring for our fast-aging population. Most middle-aged Americans can now expect to live into their 80's and even 90's. This is good news for the baby boomers but with that added longevity often comes ...
Views: 872 - Visualize your Ideal Body - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Ange AngladeLights, camera, action and you are on!! Yes, who doesn’t like to take pictures? I absolutely LOVE taking pictures while I’m on vacation, with my family or just randomly snapping pictures with my phone, or camera. But I wasn’t always like this, trust me I use to be that person had to approve ...
Views: 1859 - Healthy School Lunch for Teens - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Theresa de JesusDid you know that by skipping lunch you raise your chances of over snacking after school? And normally the snacks a teen will grab are choices of the sugared kind; in other words pure junk food. If you are battling teen obesity you need to listen up. The best way for proper teen weight loss is ...
Views: 905 - Spot out the Best Weight Loss to Achieve Weight Loss Results - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Alton ThomrtOf course, to get the best weight loss program available, be sure to find one which includes more than just diet and nutrition. Your day-to-day weight loss regime should also incorporate cardiovascular exercise and resistance training to help you experience the better results. Yes, the ...
Views: 695 - Prescription diet pills are serious drugs - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from James LaskaObesity is a disease and taking it lightly can be more harmful than one can think. Increasing waistline is an indication that you are becoming obese and its time you should start a weight control program. Negligence in controlling weight can cause you dearly as obesity gives birth to many ...
Views: 924 - Health and Safety Management Training to Reduce Company Risk - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Kate FlemingHaving policies and practices intact in the workplace is essential to ensure the safety, health and to reduce company risks. There is no doubt that without having the proper policies and practices, and even training, that the company is not only not operating to its full potential, but there ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Top 5 Tips for Post-Thanksgiving Eating - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Shannon LagasseThanksgiving is over and yet the food still remains. If you’re like the majority of American families celebrating this holiday, you’ve got leftovers galore. You’re looking at turkey sandwiches for the next week and pumpkin pie for dessert. Date-wise, the holiday has passed, but, according to ...
Views: 1581 - How To Keep Your Brian Sharp - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Adrian BrownIf your doctor told you that mental decline is simply a matter of aging, think again, because I have sharp news for you. It may not be possible to prevent memory lapses, but you can maintain a healthy and sharp brain power as you age gracefully. More and more reports are coming out from ...
Views: 1827 - Tanning Tablets – Which are the best and safest ones to use? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from JAMES THOMASA tanned skin is considered to be a beautiful and enviable phenomenon, and which sees us spend long hours sunbathing or lying in solariums and suntan beds. However, a better, affordable and timely option exists in the use of tanning tablets. Using these pills means that we are no longer ...
Views: 6069 - Music for Hypnosis -- How to Choose the Best Ambient Background Music - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Russel BrownleeJust because music says it’s suitable for hypnotherapy or hypnosis sessions doesn’t mean it actually is. It’s not enough to have some gentle new-age music going in the background and hope that your client is going to relax and go into a nice, healing trance. That melody that was so good to ...
Views: 2655 - Hypnosis Music -- 4 Reasons to Use it in Therapy or Self-Hypnosis Sessions - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Russel BrownleeDo you really need hypnosis music in the background while conducting therapy sessions or self-hypnosis? Many people would say that the music is only a nice-to-have addition that doesn’t really play any role besides creating a bit of ambiance. However, there are some really good arguments for ...
Views: 1892 - How to Get Results in Record Time - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseLast week I was driving one of our volunteers to the airport. His time here on the farm was done and he was flying down to Durham, NC to see some friends before returning home for Thanksgiving. Instead of flying out of Logan Airport in Boston, MA, as is typical for volunteers who didn't drive ...
Views: 966 - The Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid When Grocery Shopping - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseThese days shopping at the grocery store can be a huge pain. We're trying to eat healthily and feed our kids the best possible foods, but with all the marketing and advertising for some products, it's hard to know where to start and what aisles we should be shopping in. If you've ever been ...
Views: 1611 - 10 Simple Steps to Losing Weight Without the Hassle - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseI'm pretty sure we all know how to eat. If not because of what our body tells us, then at least from the numerous articles about it in newspapers, magazines, and online websites. Here are a few of the tips that I've found helpful in controlling what, when, and how I eat: 1) Practice mindful ...
Views: 1069 - Here's What Could Be Causing Your Health Issues - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseBio-Individuality. Have you heard that term before? Bio-Individuality is kind of like saying, "There are no two people who are exactly alike on this planet." It means that no body is the same, no mind is the same, and no life is the same from one person to the next. It means taking an ...
Views: 948 - All the Benefits to Eating Locally and More - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseThere's a movement that's been trending for a couple of years now. The people of this movement call themselves "locavores," and they eat only foods grown within 100 miles of their home. The benefits of eating local foods are many: supporting local farmers, boosting the economy of a community, ...
Views: 956 - How to Read Food Labels - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseThe labeling of food is often one of the most confusing parts of maintaining a healthy diet. Everywhere we look there are words like, "Organic," "Non-GMO," "Local," "Fair Trade, "Sustainable," "Gluten-Free," and the list goes on. What do these words mean? It would seem that most people have ...
Views: 1041 - Top Tips for Slimming Down for Summer - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseThe warm summer air has people a way of getting people outdoors and opening up tons of opportunities to eat healthily Here are some ways you can shape up this summer: • Drink more water. All the heat and humidity can cause you to become dehydrated easily. Be sure to fill up on water before ...
Views: 988 - Wish You Felt Like a Teenager Again? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Shannon LagasseI have always said that things happen for a reason and, if I wasn't completely convinced of it before, I am now. My move to Overlook Farm began as a chance to get away from my life and volunteer with an organization that I truly believe in. Over the past 2 months, however, it has come to be much ...
Views: 1040 - Getting Rid of the Self-Defeating Voice in Your Head - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseLet's talk a little bit about that voice in your head. Now I'm not trying to insinuate that you're any kind of crazy or that you're hearing things. I'm talking about the voice that we all hear that just LOVES to degrade us and make us feel rotten. This voice might say things like: • "You're ...
Views: 1177 - How to Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseThanksgiving, and the entire holiday season, is a really tricky time of year for a lot of people. This is a time of year where we're getting together with our family and it can be quite an emotional time, as families often have dynamics that leave everyone feeling like they need to live up to ...
Views: 1089 - How to Achieve Your Goals Virtually Every Time - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseSupport and accountability are crucial to reaching any kind of goals you set for yourself, especially health and wellness goals. They're the backbone of your success because they give you want you WANT (the support to make it through when the going gets tough) and what you NEED (the ...
Views: 1027 - Air Purifiers to Increase Indoor Health - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jeanine DoyleThe United State Environmental Protection Agency reports that levels of air pollution indoors is very high and can be as high as 100 times more than that of outdoor air pollution. This is the reason that many home and business owners are looking toward air purifiers. Air purifiers are electronic ...
Views: 1062 - Better Performance Through Better Eating - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Mark RouvrayStress is when the perceived demands and perceived ability to cope is out of balance. When this happens the body’s stress response automatically begins. As the body gears up for action as fight or flight, the digestive system slows down, which means that the body’s absorption is also affected. ...
Views: 875 - The Basics About Kidney Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauKidney cancer is one of the types of cancers that are not very common. It only compromises about 2% of the types of cancers being diagnosed yearly. There are several types of cancer that are known to affect the kidneys. The most frequently occuring type of kidney cancer is a form of renal cell ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Prevent Yourself From Being a Source of Skin Cancer Pictures - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauSkin cancer is a very prevalent condition, especially among fair-skinned people like the Caucasians. If you scan the skin cancer, skin cancer pictures, basal cell carcinoma internet for skin cancer pictures, you will surely be scared and will be looking up ways on how to prevent getting the ...
Views: 1386 - Identifying the Symptoms of Gallstones - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauAsk any patient that has undergone surgery for gallstone removal and they will tell you that having gallstones is probably one of the most painful things in life. However, we have good news for you. You can still prevent the development of these nasty little things by watching out for the ...
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