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ARTArticleAre You The Harried Business Person? --Take the Test and Find OutAre You The Harried Business Person?--Take the Test and Find Outn© Rosalie Moscoe, 2007
You’re often tired, overwhelmed and irritable. You lose your keys, misplace your wallet and have more than your share of car accidents. The results of overwork and too many commitments can be disastrous to ...ARTArticleAre Your Relationships Fat? (Part 1 of 2)Successful weight management requires a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating patterns and lots of activity. Making far-reaching changes may be even more challenging if you are involved in relationships that promote or support an unhealthy approach to eating and exercise.
For example, ...ARTArticleAre Your Relationships Fat? (Part 2 of 2)Change is hard for everyone. It's human nature to want to stay where we are, to protect ourselves and to preserve the status quo. In making deep and permanent lifestyle changes that affect weight, we all encounter lots of "voices."
First, there are the little voices in our heads that say ...ARTArticleArtificial Sweetener Explodes InternallyIf there were a contest for the best example of total disregard for human life the victor would be McNeil Nutritionals - makers of Splenda. Manufacturers of Vioxx and Lipitor would tie for a very distant second.
McNeil Nutritionals is the undisputed drug-pushing champion for disguising their ...ARTArticleBaby Boomers as Grandparents: the Club Sandwich GenerationAs the offspring of Boomers marry and start their own families, the responsibilities of the Sandwich Generation grow. You're already in the middle of your family in flux – squeezed between children growing up and parents growing older. Now the sandwich adds another layer, the ...ARTArticleBAD BREATHING CONTRIBUTES TO ILLNESS© 2004 Michael Grant White • www.breathing.comn All rights reserved
Bad breathing is a major contributor to almost ALL illness, including heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, cancer and many nervous system disorders, warns breathing development expert Michael Grant White. For example when ...ARTArticleBe Happy! One of the Greatest Sources of Happiness—NatureNature is one of the greatest sources of happiness. In fact, humans had lived in the lap of nature for millions of years and their stay in modern cities is comparably very very short. Still now majority of them lives in close proximity to nature. In fact, human race is dependent upon nature ...ARTArticleBehavioral Therapy For Autism: An OverviewBehavioral therapy for autism is becoming popular due to its reported high rate of success. Using this therapy, your child quickly learns that his previous inappropriate behavior will be ignored and not encouraged. He finds that only appropriate behavior is rewarded and will be motivated to do more of the same. The success rate of this type of therapy rises if you start your child as early as 3 years old on the sessions for behavioral modification.ARTArticleBetter Than JuiceMost Moms’ think that giving their children juice is a great choice. Unfortunately nothing could be further from the truth! Juice is digested as pure sugar by the body and it trains a child to crave sweets. It can cause candida, which we will address in a future article. And juice has proven to ...ARTArticleBeware the Health-Food ImpostorsPop quiz time! Take a look in your kitchen. Which of these foods do you have in your fridge right now?
- whole-grain bread
- yogurt with fruit
- reduced-fat peanut butter
How many points do you get for each item? Well, I'm afraid the answer is zero. All of these products are common healthful-food impostors.ARTArticleBlueberry Antioxidant Breakfast SmoothieI’ve never been a breakfast eater. Formerly, as soon as I would eat anything, I would become so sleepy that I couldn’t function, so I would delay eating anything until about 3p.m. Since I am now 45, overweight, and out of shape, I’m trying to mend my ways and become a beacon of health. I’ve ...ARTArticleBody Detox With Herbal TeasYou can do a body detox with herbal teas. The use of herbal teas has been around since several thousand years ago. Herbal teas are essentially body balancers, and their mild detoxification properties are easy for the body to utilise.In fact, you can also view herbal teas as high mineral drinks during the time when you detoxify your body. Some can energize you, which means that you do not need to eat solid proteins or carbohydrates for fuel.
When you detoxify your body, you hope to remove toxins from your organs of elimination such as the skin, lungs, kidneys, liver and bowel.ARTArticleBoomer Women and the Changing Face of RetirementAs a Baby Boomer, are you in agreement with the results of an American Association of Retired Persons' position paper - that the definition of work in retirement will be uniquely yours? Fully 80% of those who responded to the survey expect to continue some type of work after they reach ...ARTArticleBoost Your Cardio Training With EphedrineIf you have a basic knowledge of ephedrine and if the word cardio doesn't make you feel tired even before starting, then you are probably on the right track for your weight loss.ARTArticleBowel Movement Problems Are Indicative Of Poor Digestive HealthYou probably would refrain from discussing your bowel movement problems with others as you feel embarrassed over them. An inability to digest food properly with efficiency and ease can have a major impact on how you live. When digestion becomes compromised because of poor diet, infection, parasites, or other factors, you can suffer from debilitating symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, extreme discomfort, and total inconvenience. Hence, the benefits of healthy digestion are numerous.ARTArticleBudget: Weight ManagementAren't you tired of the word "diet"? When most people hear the word diet they psychologically freeze up; it becomes a job. For many people dieting equals denial. For the next 3 weeks why not try my simple method to "BUDGET" your food intake while still enjoying eating. This method has been ...ARTArticleBuilding an Audience in Social Media That Is Predisposed to BuyingOne of the best things to do to in order to keep an audience occupied online while using a social media platform is to have many digital personas. These digital personas must speak specifically to what the target market wants to hear. This is to say that not every digital persona will match up with every client and every situation. However, many companies try to have one voice for many markets, and this is a major problem. One of the things we do in Internet marketing is to have multiple marketing channels for multiple niches.ARTArticleCan Stress Make You Fat?It's true - stress can increase your blood levels of cortisol that then triggers your body to store fat. It is a protective mechanism that helps your body prepare for the "fight or flight" and thus to survive in times of acute stress. But when you are chronically stressed, your body doesn't ...ARTArticleCancer Caused By The EnvironmentMore people now believe that environmental factors can cause cancer. Yet there are others who say that it is difficult to prove the causal-effect link. Virtually any part of your body can turn cancerous. With increasing incidences of cancer, chances are high that you may have cancer or know someone who does or will.
A common question that a doctor may ask you or your loved one who has cancer is whether anyone in your family has it as well. It is said that many types of illnesses, including cancers, can run in families.ARTArticleCareful Food Planning For A Celiac Disease DietCareful food planning for a celiac disease diet is key, if you are a sufferer of this condition. Although it sounds as if there is no cure, there are however important diet changes that you can make to help reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms. Celiac disease occurs when you consume foods containing gluten. The consumption of gluten triggers a reaction that damages the lining of the small intestines. This can affect the level of absorption of nutrients in the small intestines.ARTArticleCause Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Due To A Stomach Virus?The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome has for many years not been clearly established. Researchers have remained baffled all this time. While it is obvious that sufferers are experiencing a condition, the cause has remained pretty much elusive. More recently, however, new findings have thrown light that a stomach virus may be the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome.
The stomach was first identified as a potential area to investigate for chronic fatigue syndrome as it was observed that digestive difficulties often accompany the disorder.ARTArticleCauses And Symptoms Of Rectal BleedingSymptoms of rectal bleeding are easily detected. After wiping your bottom, you may observe toilet paper to be streaked with red blood or with pinkish stains. Or if your bleeding is a little more severe, you may actually observe fresh red blood oozing out of the rectum. However, after from these symptoms, it is not easy to determine if your rectal bleeding is something benign or malignant, without the help of a proper diagnosis.
In most cases, rectal bleeding is not serious and is in fact a common occurence that can be corrected with some diet and lifestyle changes.ARTArticleCauses Of Autism And Their TheoriesCauses of autism remain the subject of debate until today. There are various theories as to how autism came about. Some of the controversy also center on whether or not there has been a marked rise in the cases of autism in the past 10 years.
Genetic Causes Of Autismr
Some studies suggest that autism is caused by genes. These studies are supported by the finding that cases of autism in the general population is approximately 1.5 in 1000 people, but parents with an autistic child have a 1 in 20 chance of having another autistic child.ARTArticleCayenne Pepper For Colon CleansingCayenne pepper, which is also known as Capsium frutescens, is often used as a colon cleansing herb together with other herbs for body detoxification. It is a vital ingredient in the popular detox diet called the Master Cleanser or otherwise known as the lemonade diet. With cayenne pepper, you can improve your digestive problems, cramping, bloating or blood circulation.
The biggest benefit of consuming cayenne pepper is that it moves the blood. The natural properties of the pepper improve the smooth flow of blood through your body.ARTArticleCombining Life Coaching with NLP and CBTLife Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP) can be used to work together in any client situation. They act as tools to help improve, and change a person's life. Many practitioners specialise in one specific subject, however, the subjects can be combined to give the client a more ‘powerful and successful’ outcome and the practitioner a wider range of ‘tools and techniques’ to use.ARTArticleComplications And Treatments Of Diverticulosis SymptomsBleeding is the most common, out of all diverticulosis symptoms. Most often, the condition is diagnosed usually at a later stage. It is a condition that occurs in the colon. Diet and lifestyle changes can help you reduce diverticulosis symptoms. It is important that you start on them as early as you can to prevent serious complications.
Other diverticulosis symptoms include bloating, cramping after meals, and diarrhea or constipation. Some people also feel abdominal discomfort, pressure, or at times, sharp pain.ARTArticleConflict Resolution for Boomers and the Media CultureHave you noticed that, in our culture, slurs about gender, class, race and sex have become fairly commonplace and are often even seen as humorous by some? Howard Stern, A
Coulter, Jesse Jackson and Bill O'Reilly, to name a few well known pundits, have been busy playing the 'can you top this' ...ARTArticleConstipation Natural Remedy Options That You Should ConsiderUsing a constipation natural remedy is a safe way to obtain relief without the use of harsh chemicals that can result in side effects. It is definitely an option that you should consider. By taking a natural approach to treating the symptoms of constipation, you can get better and improved long term benefits for your body. Constipation refers to the difficulty in removing bowels. It is a problem that many people have at some point in their lives.
Before touching on laxatives, let us briefly discuss dietary changes that can help.ARTArticleCoping With Stress In The Feeble Pursuit Of HappinessYou will never live a perfectly happy life. There are always unfulfilled dreams, wishes, and promises. There are many times of frustrations. There are tensions. We suffer from the torment of living an insufficient life; there is no completion in this life. This isn’t to bring you down – au contraire! Read onward my friend.ARTArticleCreate a Hot Celebration With Healthy StyleIf you're anything like me you're wearing several hats, juggling a too long list of tasks on your schedule. Add the periodic special occasion celebration and you may find your mood swinging toward a bad "hatitude." No worries-just plan something easy on the host and enjoyable for guests.