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- 7 Tips to Reduce Skin Wrinkles Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumWhat’s a good firming and wrinkle treatment for skin? There are actually lots of them. Here’s a quick look at 7 of the good ones. No trip to the cosmetic surgeon required. 1. Use a Cream Containing Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that you might be familiar with. It is ...
Views: 1662(7 votes) - Discover the Top 5 Benefits of Using Hypnosis to Stop Smoking! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottIf you’re looking for an excellent and proven way to stop smoking, hypnosis is an amazing, behavior-altering method to finally put down that habit you’ve tried to kick so many times before! There are too many reasons to use hypnosis to stop smoking that, really, you can no longer rationalize and ...
Views: 4741(7 votes) - ***Getting into your “Flow” - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eileen BoyleI’ve mentioned before that I’m a huge fan of the Internet and Social Media. I’ve learned so many incredible and empowering things by accessing and using both of these mediums. They’re an unlimited source of awakening for me through the things I learn when surfing the Net or sharing and reading ...
Views: 2345(3 votes) - Back to School Means More Time for Moms - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Therese PattersonBack to School means moms have more time to focus on themselves and get back to what is important. Health and well-being make the difference between living well and just living. Across the board, from the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream to hypoallergenic concerns and beyond, ...
Views: 1028(3 votes) - Breast Augmentation: What the Procedure Involves - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Ryan AndrewsBreast enlargement surgery is at present sought after by many women who are not happy with the appearance of their breasts. The surgery is known for the excellent aesthetic results it brings about, making women look and feel great. While enhancing the size of the breasts, breast augmentation ...
Views: 860(3 votes) - Cancer Won’t Wait. Why Should You? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Ashley FordOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and there is no better time to prevent it than now. While eating healthy foods and keeping fit can help to prevent breast cancer, it can still strike despite all of your efforts. Therefore, it is absolutely essential for you to schedule regular breast ...
Views: 793(3 votes) - Collagen Stimulation Using All Natural Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumCollagen stimulation is one of the goals of anti-aging treatments of all kinds. There are some good techniques that actually work and, of course, there are some bad ones. Surprisingly, or maybe not, one of the worst ones is only available through a cosmetic surgeon or spa. It is one of the ...
Views: 3160(3 votes) - Cultivating Hope - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Patricia Eslava VesseyThe holidays can be a joyous time filled with love, joy and peace, a time of festivities and fun with family and friends. However it can also be a difficult time for many. Limited financial resources, current crises, recalled losses and past disappointments can make us very sad. Even though ...
Views: 2464(3 votes) - Fertility Acupuncture and how it can help getting pregnant - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Scott CansdellSo what is it about Acupuncture that has this amazing power? After all…it’s just a few stainless steel needles with nothing on them or in them, how could they possible make any difference? Acupuncture is the art of understanding the nature of disease or weakness within someone’s body, seeing ...
Views: 1763(3 votes) - Looking Fabulous at the Beach or Pool at Fifty and Beyond - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Tracey WatsonWhether you are going on a cruise, a faraway get-a-way, or you are just going to the pool, if you are over 50, and readying for the water – panic is in the air! Not to fear, there ARE things you can do to make it better, and even make it an enjoyable experience. After all, it IS the beach, for ...
Views: 687(3 votes) - Pregnancy and Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Christine BowersPregnancy brings in joy for the entire family. Along with joy an expectant mother has to do everything possible for her and the baby’s well-being. A good diet, exercise, rest is a must. These practices of course are in her control. However hormonal imbalances that often lead to yeast infection ...
Views: 598(3 votes) - Sorry J.Lo, I'm Kicking You Out! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Amy PearsonThe other day I was checking out at the grocery store when I happened across a photo of the lovely Jennifer Lopez looking even more lovely on the beach in a tiny red bikini. The headline read, “How J.Lo Got Her Body Back.” J.Lo, you see, is also the mother of boy and girl twins born roughly a ...
Views: 871(3 votes) - The Essential Checklist - Before Leaving The House For The Airport - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Kristine PolleyHave you ever gone on a trip and discovered once you’ve arrived at your destination, that you forgot to pack a much-needed item from home? And sure enough, when you return home, you find it’s exactly where you put it - out on the kitchen counter in plain sight so you wouldn’t forget to pack it! ...
Views: 9489(3 votes) - Turn Regret Into a Positive Emotion - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceWe all have something we’ve regretted doing – or not doing – in our past. From passing up a fantastic career opportunity to hurting someone’s feelings, experiencing regret is a way for us to learn. It’s part of being human. In the past, researchers identified that the two largest areas of ...
Views: 6654(3 votes) - We Create the Pathways for Healing - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyThe first step on the road to fostering resistance against disease is the beginning of your self-education. Each painful sensation is the impetus toward the knowledge of the new, which asks for some strength in the search for the truth. Each time you ask yourself: “Why is it me and why does some ...
Views: 1159(3 votes) - ***Plagued by Tightness, Soreness, or Tension in Your Jaw? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhile this particular problem can affect men, tension in the jaw is much more common in women. Women carry stress differently than men and it usually affects us in our shoulders, neck and/or jaw regions. If you are experiencing tightness or soreness in your jaw, it is more than likely that it ...
Views: 4947(5 votes) - ***Tired of Sounding Like a Teenager or Even Younger? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you answer the phone and the caller asks to speak to your mother, you might want to consider voice training in order to add some ‘years’ to your voice. Not that I want you to sound old. I don’t. Good voice training means that you will no longer sound like a teen or pre-teen. Instead, you ...
Views: 9691(5 votes) - About Rhinoplasty: Important Things to Consider Before Getting a Nose Job - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Lily MarsdenNever really found your nose attractive? If so, you don’t have to spend the rest of your lifetime worrying about it. If you are into the idea of having your nose improved, then, “rhinoplasty” is one word you should keep in mind. Rhinoplasty can either be a cosmetic surgery or a medical ...
Views: 2536(5 votes) - Ovarian Cyst During Pregnancy - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Claire RiskinHaving an ovarian cyst during pregnancy is a scary proposition. If the pain to the mother wasn't bad enough, there is also the potential effects on the child in a situation where the cyst ruptures or twists. There is an outside possibility of a premature birth or even a miscarriage in a ...
Views: 2988(5 votes) - Why Sweat Is Good For Your Skin? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from George PrugarMost people don’t really enjoy sweating. In fact, sweat can be a large problem when it comes to working out, walking on a hot day, or meeting someone that makes your pulse race. Still, sweat is actually good for your skin...and it might even slow down the aging process. Ahh! Sweat! Sweat has ...
Views: 15290(5 votes) - Boost Your Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Stephanie KnigthConfidence is a lifelong process. We rarely just arrive at a place where we have total confidence, and then stay that way forever. We fluctuate as life throws us challenges. For example, perhaps you have been reprimanded by your boss or did not get a call back after a first date. Those ...
Views: 851(7 votes) - Natural PCOS Remedies That Stop Pain & Rebalance Your Hormones - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Jennifer KochIf you are suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome then you know of the pain and other awful symptoms that are caused by this condition. You may be taking drugs or hormone therapy to try to unnaturally rebalance your hormone levels but have to live with the side effects and the fact that ...
Views: 1998(7 votes) - ***5 Factors That Can Affect the Health of Your Voice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever noticed that when you are extremely fatigued, your voice is much weaker than if you are energized? Not surprisingly, your vocal health is determined by the health of your entire body. Thus, if any of the following 5 factors are typical of your lifestyle, so too will the following ...
Views: 7173(2 votes) - 3 rules that need to be followed for a bigger butt - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Adrian Bryant1. Do the right butt exercises and DO THEM RIGHT? Instead of regular squats - Do wide stance power squats that target the butt and hips more and when doing lunges... Come all the way down until the knee of the not working leg touches the ground because coming down only half way will not ...
Views: 20088(4 votes) - A Little Extra Weight - May Actually Be Good For You - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dianne MorrisTired of obsessing about losing a few pounds? Tormented by guilt? New findings say we can lighten up a bit. Yes, obesity is terrible for your health, and exercise is definitely good. However, a nice little 10 –15 pounds extra is not so bad. It may even have advantages. If you’re 10-15 pounds ...
Views: 740(2 votes) - Amenorrhea - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonAmenorrhea is defined as delay of menstruation. There are 2 types of amenrrhea: A. Primary amenorrhea is defined as no period by age 16. I. Causes 1) Delay due to purity characteristic Some women may just start to have breast tender at age 16 due to nutritional deficiency or genetic passing ...
Views: 9700(2 votes) - Are YOU Going Through Menopause? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Staness JonekosAre you going through menopause? The dictionary defines menopause as “the time in a woman’s life when menstruation diminishes and ceases, usually between the ages of 45 and 50.” It is identified as not having a period for one year. Perimenopause (peri is Latin for “around or near”) is the ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSTEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION Birth control, never simple or easy, is complicated incredibly by the erratic ovulations and unpatterned menses of the premenopausal and menopausal years. Remember your high school chums who unexpectedly had a little baby brother or sister? The biological ...
Views: 2544(2 votes) - Building Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGFrom the quietly confident doctor whose advice we rely on, to the charismatic confidence of an inspiring speaker, self-confident people have qualities that everyone admires. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. ...
Views: 1375(4 votes) - Decreasing Your Breast Cancer Risk - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsSome clinical studies show very beneficial information but it takes years, even decades, for doctors to educate their patients. I was reminded of this recently when a patient shared with me his frustration with a doctor he was seeing prior to seeing me. He felt he was the one that was ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Do Not Engage - Dealing With Your Bipolar Partners' Angry Outbursts - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey Buchanan"I will not engage; I will not engage; I will not engage. No matter what mean, cruel or hurtful things he says, does or accuses me of, I will not engage." I can't tell you how many times that verse has gone through my head, since my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, ...
Views: 9505(2 votes) - Dysmenorrhea - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Dysmenorrhea means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after menstrual periods in the lower abdomen caused by disruption of contraction within the uterus as a result of excess bad prostaglandins. II. Causes A. Primary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea is ...
Views: 10148(2 votes) - How to Calculate Your Risk for Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksUsing known risk factors for breast cancer, mathematical models can be developed to help answer important questions. These mathematical models are useful tools for researchers and for patients as follows: 1. Research on risk factors – The Claus risk assessment model was used to discover the ...
Views: 7737(2 votes) - How To Choose the Best SPF (Sun Protection Factor) - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from George PrugarYou know that you should use some form of sunscreen every day, right? Even during those colder winter month, sunscreen is vital to your skin’s health. But, how do you choose from all of those SPFs on the market? Is one sunscreen better than another? How do you know which one to select? This ...
Views: 4775(2 votes) - It's a Buddy Thing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAre you stuck in an exercise warp? Are you trying to break down the barrier of boredom with your routine? Do you feel like quitting your current fitness program or are you just getting stick of going it alone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, why not recruit a friend to tour ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - Menopause and the Mind - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Gisele GuenardMenopause and the Mind. The LOA Mind Body Connection From brain plasticity to menopause and the mind... health leaders are making the mind body connection like never before. Tips on how to stay positive, including law of attraction meditation skills are perfectly suited for this time in a ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - MIRACLE PREGNANCY - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"One of the events that complete a woman’s life is to bear a child and rear it from infancy to adulthood. The process for this starts with a pregnancy, a normal biological function for any healthy woman of child-bearing age. For some women however, bringing this progression to fulfillment is a ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - More Herbal Oils for Breast Self-Massage - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedUsing infused herbal oils is an easy and pleasurable way to keep your breasts healthy, prevent and reverse cysts, dissolve troublesome lumps, and repair abnormal cells. Breast skin is thin and absorbent, and breast tissue contains a great deal of fat, which readily absorbs infused herbal oils. ...
Views: 6930(2 votes) - Pregnancy Miracle: A Review on the Popular Pregnancy Book - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Lisa Olson Pregnancy Miracle book is a book about how to get pregnant naturally without any scientific procedures or medications. For all married couples who are having a hard time producing a baby, this book may do wonders. It is a 250 page book that is easily understood and clearly outlines ...
Views: 1667(2 votes) - Pregnancy Miracle: Is it a Scam? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"People who have read the Pregnancy Miracle book are having mixed reviews about it. There are couples who testify to the effectiveness of the book saying they have conceived a baby within just a few months after reading a book, but some remain optimistic and believes that the Pregnancy Miracle ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Sex During Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Deepti SharmaVery often pregnant women and their partners have this question in mind: is sex during pregnancy safe? The answer is “yes”. If you have a normal pregnancy, it is safe to have sexual intercourse throughout pregnancy. Sex during pregnancy does not hurt the baby or cause miscarriages. These are ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - Strategies for Eliminating and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Michelle CastoTo combat modern day stressors, you need to realize that things are going to go the way they are going to go, so you may as well just relax. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice extreme self-care which means putting your own needs first. We have had it backwards for ...
Views: 2076(2 votes) - The National Organization of Women vs. Parental Alienation: THE STRANGE PARALLEL - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Les LinetPARENTAL ALIENATION is real. If you're on the receiving end...you know it. For most everyone else,...it's invisible. ..... TheBondedFamily ...
Views: 2950(4 votes) - The Need For Natural Fragrances - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from JoAnne BassettThe Need For Natural Fragrances! Natural eau de toilettes and natural parfums made solely from therapeutic quality essential oils and high quality absolutes are far superior to their counterpart - the synthetic fragrances. Many people who have allergies are not able to wear the synthetic ...
Views: 7734(2 votes) - Weight Loss After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnIt is to be expected after pregnancy that your body will have some left-over fat, and while most new mothers want to get rid of unwanted fat and cellulite as soon as possible, this can be easier said than done. A newborn baby ends up taking so much time and attention that the last thing you ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - What You Must Know If You’re Taking a Cruise - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2004 from Susan DunnBeing a coach, I speak on cruises. I took my first cruise about 4 years ago. I asked a friend who’d cruised a lot what I needed to know and she said, “Nothing. Just have fun.” I disagree. Having cruised many times since then, I’d like to pass on some tips I wish someone had told me, to help ...
Views: 4502(2 votes) - Discover the Top 5 Reasons Smokers Resist Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottWhen you stop smoking, your mind and body will initially resist your choice. For days, weeks, or even years after quitting smoking, many smokers come up with reasons to justify a relapse. Do not fear, it is the same with any other kind of behavior or addiction. Quitting smoking is just like ...
Views: 5551(5 votes) - Letting Go of Guilt : Giant Step to Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Gisele GuenardIs letting go of guilt a stumbling block for you? How? Thinking differently, forgiving and accepting yourself as you are, sound great, but remain a top source of stress for many. (1) From people-pleasing to full out martyrdom, there is entirely too much hanging on to the damaging effects of ...
Views: 4242(5 votes) - ***Retiring Supermom, Superwoman - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Eileen BoyleFor the last couple weeks I ran away. No, not literally, just figuratively. In other words I turned tail, headed for the hills, flew the coop, bowed out, fell behind, disengaged, and withdrew. The last two synonyms express it perfectly: I disengaged. I withdrew. Sure, I had my reasons for ...
Views: 3334(3 votes) - ***Want to Sound As Good As You Look...Or Even Better? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to image, everyone is concerned about how they look, how they project themselves, what they say and what they wear. Yet few are aware that the sound of their speaking voice accounts for a large part of that image. So, my question to you is, do you like hearing your voice on your ...
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