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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Hypnosis Can Help You To Boost Your Immune System - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonPeople have often used the analogy that the human body is like a car. It needs the correct grade fuel to enable it to work at its best, it needs exercising on a reasonably frequent basis, and a check up once in a while. Whilst we all know what we should do in terms of diet and exercise, few of ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Life is BeautifulSubmitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Michelle MorandLife is beautiful. It is complex and it has many twists and turns, but it has a quality of freedom and the opportunity for constant self-creationism that, with the right mindset, allows each of us to feel exuberant, passionate, alive and fulfilled whether we are accepting a Nobel prize, giving ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Are You Slowly Committing Suicide - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Phyllis WardI was listening to a broadcast by Adrian Rogers this morning. His message was on marriage but he made reference to our health that really struck a chord with me. His scripture reference was from Ephesians 5:29. The following scripture is from the NIV Bible: Ephesians 5:29 After all, no ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Drop the Vanity and Lose It For the Right Reasons - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Sara RedmanOn any given day, almost half of the women, and one in four men in the United States are on a diet. I would hazard to guess that a large proportion of the remaining percentage are using up a lot of mental energy thinking about going on a diet or about their dissatisfaction with their body. But ...
Views: 605(2 votes) - You Unstuck Excerpt: STRESS CREEP - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK: EXCERPT #5 ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM STRESS CREEP? You know what it’s like when you’re down to the wire on a project and suddenly that jolt of adrenalin kicks in and gets you to the finish line? That’s stress. In small doses, stress can give you a welcome energy boost and the ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - The Power of Play - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeWhen was the last time you had a good laugh? The benefits of laughter are too numerous to snicker at. A good belly laugh strengthens the diaphragm and abdominal muscles. stimulates circulation, lowers serum cortisol (stress hormone) levels, and releases endorphins (euphoric hormones) raising ...
Views: 1253(4 votes) - Effortless Effort - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaJosie is poised, unmoving, as she focuses her gaze. Her intention is clear. She moves through the grass like a slow motion film, periodically freezing, one paw in the air. Then in a blur of fur, she runs, leaps and the unfortunate vole that I couldn’t even see is history. Cats don’t struggle ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Self Esteem and Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carla ValenciaExercise is one of the best ways to improve self esteem because when you exercise you feel good about yourself. Physical exercise is also excellent for your general health and mental health. Exercise helps building esteem , confidence and prevent depression. Evidence shows that exercise can ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - Move Like A Lion. Sit Like A King. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Diane NeumanImprove your endurance, conserve energy, prevent wear-and-tear arthritis, optimize respiration and look younger and more confident than you actually are. Take control of your bones because a postural mistake quickly becomes a permanent problem that results in premature aging of joints and ...
Views: 3728(3 votes) - Hearts Made Strong - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Shirley KnappEmpowerment comes from a strong heart which holds love, not fear. With a strong heart, we can do ANYTHING! In this excerpt from her book Sustaining Joy, Shirley shows us how to work with our heart to open it gradually so that it becomes accustomed to holding more and more love. In that way we ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Francesca FasanoWe hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ...
Views: 2998(4 votes) - Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 3405(3 votes) - The Joy of Movement - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Rena GreenbergTo many people, exercise is a dirty word that conjures up images of sweating, huffing and puffing, and aching muscles. Indeed, when you think of exercise as something that you are forcing yourself to do—a necessary evil that’s required in order to achieve a result that you desire—it’s not ...
Views: 1230(5 votes) - Removing blockages to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Roger FontaineLet’s only be limited by our imagination. Every day in my healing clinic I encounter clients who are restricted and blocked in their happiness and wellbeing. The causes and origins are multiple and complex and not resolved in a single one hour treatment. However a process is begun and a pathway ...
Views: 2288(3 votes) - Insect Bites and its Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mathew AndersonInsect bites mostly look like little red bumps on your skin that are often itchy. They are the result of an injection of a foreign substance into your skin. The introduction of this foreign substance may trigger an allergic reaction, depending on the sensitivity of the person to that ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - How to Apply Face Cream - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Israel CosmedicsHow to Apply Face Cream The reason we apply face cream is to keep our skin fresh, healthy, moist and beautiful looking. Face cream is to be applied in small amounts and not in large quantities which is simply a waste. In the case of face cream it is not the quantity that counts it is the ...
Views: 1252(2 votes) - Forty Six Million Americans without Health Insurance are Turning to Vitamin Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyAffordable healthcare is a source of pain for millions of Americans. But a natural supplement company offering the only joint pain remedy products with CM8 reports a 32 percent increase in people seeking all-natural arthritis remedy products to avoid expensive prescriptions. Flexcin ...
Views: 1075(4 votes) - Top Slimming Tips - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Audrey MakepeaceIf you feel you need to lose some pounds and inches, then you don't have to resort to a diet. Instead, you can make some minor changes to the way that you eat and your lifestyle in order to reach your goals. These type of slimming tips are ones that do not require any major or difficult ...
Views: 871(3 votes) - How Do You Digest Your Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are teaching workshops and traveling a lot at the moment, eating wherever we are and whenever we can. This easily upsets our daily digestive rhythm. Which got us thinking about how we normally digest our world. The digestive process is not just about taking in food, it is also about ...
Views: 612(2 votes) - Take a Breather - 5 Quick Ways to Refresh and Recharge - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes, some of the most mundane activities in your daily routine can be the much needed stress reliever of the day. After making a promise to myself about taking my steps toward wellness, I found some simple ways to release energy and rest myself in moments when I feel too overwhelmed. This ...
Views: 889(3 votes) - What You Need to Know About Vitamin C - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaFor years vitamin C has been considered the king of antioxidants. First isolated in 1928 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, the importance of vitamin C in human health is remarkable as can be attested to by the hundreds of studies on this extraordinary vitamin. An interesting fact ...
Views: 1726(3 votes) - The Portion Control Diet - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyWeight loss and dieting is a major struggle for millions of people. Being even slightly overweight can lead to some avoidable medical issues including joint pain. Many people suffer from secondary Osteoarthritis and harsh joint pain brought on by obesity. Dieting and avoiding the foods you ...
Views: 1226(2 votes) - Stress Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt’s well worth the effort to raise your level of stress awareness. There are physical health benefits; there are emotional health benefits; there are improvements of life experience benefits to having constant honest stress awareness. As with all things in life, balance is essential to ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Don't Wait Another Day to Pamper These Most-Used Body Parts - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Fred SalomonIt's obvious that of all our body parts, our feet get the most use. We use them to support our weight, and they take the brunt of every activity doled out to them. Every day, they consistently provide us with steady performance. That is, until a foot problem arises. This can include heel spurs, ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - Exercise and Recovery Time - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhen working out is a regular occurrence in your life and it is as regimented as brushing your teeth or picking up the mail, there comes a time during your travels toward better health and fitness that you must begin to contemplate taking time away from your exercise routine. The body will not ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Real Expectations - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat and how much we put into our bodies makes a massive difference on how our bodies act, how we feel and the results that come from our actions. Taking valid steps in the directions of our goals in the food department is an integral, genuine maneuver that must be kept under wraps if we are to ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - The Novel H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from James GeigerThe Novel H1N1 Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Curious me took a poll of my 500 plus friends on Facebook and 1600 plus followers on Twitter. The Poll asked…The Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Preliminary Results of my poll. 75% said they will definitely not get ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12232(4 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12232(4 votes) - The Vaccination Debate, Part 2 - Vaccines Have Been Proven Effective, Right? WRONG! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn part 1 of the Vaccination Debate, you saw a list of the preservatives … adjuvants that stimulate the immune system to react more strongly to the virus … antibiotics … and other substances that make up today's vaccines. Many of these ingredients are toxic. Quite a few of them have been ...
Views: 3753(1 vote) - Acne: Fight Acne with Diet Changes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithAcne can be an embarrassing condition and while many think acne is a "teen disease", evidence has show that it affects teenagers and adults. If your skin is acne prone, changing your diet can help to the condition. There are common myths about what actually causes acne but one of the biggest ...
Views: 1898(3 votes) - 10 Habits to Digestive Health - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Mike GrantYour life is built from habits. How you get up in the morning, get dressed, what you eat and drink, even your method of driving to work is mostly done by habit. If you have digestive challenges you can improve your health by changing your habits. Here are 10 ideas to start with: 1. Eat ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Remaining Healthy, Happy and Positive During Testing Times - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Robert NajemyWhat do we mean by the phrase “testing times”? There are periods in the life of every person, when certain events and situations demand greater inner strength, courage, faith, stamina, energy, understanding, optimism, inner security and self-confidence. These times may be personal, familial, ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - Effects of a Colon Cleanser on Overall Health - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalColon cleansing is one of those things. Unless you’ve experienced it, you’ll never know how good it can make you feel!You may be surprised to learn just what colon cleansing can do for you. You may have heard of it before and decided not to pay attention because it just sounds like heavy ...
Views: 831(3 votes) - 10 Kick Acid Tips for Great Health and Balanced Weight - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that too much acid in your body can cause weight gain? Or, that high protein “weight loss” diets can be harmful to your health, due to their high levels of acidity? Even the glands and organs that help keep our metabolism strong can start to malfunction thanks to our highly acidic ...
Views: 652(2 votes) - Healthy Skin Leads to Better Health - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a holistic and integrative doctor, I regularly advise my patients regarding proper skin hygiene and utilization of nutrients to nourish and heal skin. “Healthy skin leads to better health” is one of my important principles of wellness. After all, your skin is the largest organ of your body ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - The Importance of Sleep - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the days get longer and we approach the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, we may get so excited by the extended hours of daylight that we skimp on our need for sleep. In general, sleep tends to be an area in life that we’ll cut back on in favor of work or play, whether it is ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - The Vaccination Debate – Part 1: Dangerous Ingredients in Your Child's Vaccines That Your Doctor Probably WON'T Tell You About - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIt's the start of another school year, so it's time to make sure Junior is up to date with all of his vaccinations. But do you actually know what your child is getting in those shots? Many parents believe that vaccines contain a weakened version of the virus, so the recipient's body can ...
Views: 16122(1 vote) - Should People with Arthritis Exercise? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyMany studies have shown that exercise can be a great help to people with arthritis. Exercise can reduce stiffness and joint pain plus it increases muscle strength, flexibility and cardiac fitness. It can also help with weight lose which can contribute to arthritis joint pain. If you have ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Listening to Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: In The Happiness Prescription, you say "listen to your body." I understand that by doing this it enables you in important decision making and such. I tend to think negatively at times, completely out of fear, which of course produces bodily signals and symptoms. How do you know what ...
Views: 512(1 vote) - Are We Safe In Our Homes? - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAfter battling the freeways on the way home from work we breathe a sigh of relief when we step into our homes. Most of us know that outdoor air pollution can damage our health, but what we don’t know is that indoor air may be even more harmful. Levels of indoor air pollution can be from two ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Helpful Habits to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHelpful Habits; approaching the way in which you live and creating healthy practices to assist you throughout your time is an essential element to traveling down a road filled with success and well-being. It takes dedication, awareness and follow-through on a daily basis to work toward your ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - Sleep More, Weigh Less - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLots of weight loss products promise miracles. One in particular that I recall says a magic pill lets you lose weight while you sleep. Now, groundbreaking new studies are revealing that you don’t even need a mystical (and questionable) potion to lose weight while sleeping; what women in ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - Sixteen Tips for Getting Good Sleep - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere’s a lot of advice out there about getting good sleep -- and it's very important. We quickly adjust to being sleep-deprived, and don't notice that we aren't functioning at a normal level, but lack of sleep really affects us. If you're feeling blue or listless, try going to sleep thirty ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - In Exercise, Your Mind Matters - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerThe disability of losing the ability to walk can be an incredible motivator or it can lock you into discouraging thoughts. There are 2 paths I found in dealing with disabilities. I could focus on the thoughts and fears of what was happening to me, which would leave me completely discouraged. Or ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - Kombucha Tea and Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sharon KaneI started drinking Kombucha tea a few years ago and immediately noticed positive changes in my health. It seemed as if my digestive system was waking up. It cleared out my sinuses and reduced my sugar cravings. Even my hormone imbalance seemed to clear up! Kombucha tea is a fermented drink ...
Views: 2429(2 votes) - Law of Attraction Health and Wellness Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Illness and Manifest Health - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy Justice1) Focus less on healing Because Universal Law of Attraction responds to the vibration of your thoughts, it is more beneficial to focus on health and wellness than it is to think of healing. Thoughts of healing are an improvement over thoughts of sickness, so they are indeed a step in the ...
Views: 2148(7 votes) - Miracle Macro Greens - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn an over populated world filled with an endless number of illnesses, now more then ever its important to have a superior immune system. Each year Americans are bombarded with Influenza. This is commonly called the flu. This virus infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike the ...
Views: 2127(2 votes) - Good Health Not Found in "Secrets" - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt never seems to end. One celeb after another endorseing the next best "secret" revealing the way to great health or a hot body or weight loss. And if it is not an endorsement, it's a book or video proclaiming a near magic transition from the way you are now to a whole new you virtually ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - How to Envision Well-being that Motivates You to Change - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Alice GreeneHave you ever thought about what well-being or wellness means to you? If you could envision yourself at your personal best and experience your life in a way that feels really good, what would that include or what would that look like? I recently was asked this question, and it did make me ...
Views: 1495 - Total Gym Exercise Review - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Natalie ShelbyMy Total home gym experience began when I bought one after seeing it on television about 10 years ago. For me, exercise has to be fun or I'll get bored and give up. This total body fitness gym delivers with a workout designed to give you a full body workout in about 20 minutes. I obtained the ...
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