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ARTArticleHow to Eat Everything You Like and Still Lose WeightMost people think that to lose weight you have to deny yourself your favorite foods and stick to a rigid diet. On the contrary, one of the keys to permanent weight loss is learning how to eat everything you like, even “splurging” on the weekend, without gaining weight. This is not only possible, but it is absolutely necessary if you want to lose weight permanently.ARTArticleHow To Eat RightHumans are designed to eat enough food to grow to maturity, reproduce, and die. The human body is flexible enough to deal with poor nutrition, adequate nutrition and excess nutrition. This is not to say there is not a balanced state of optimum nutrition. Unfortunately modern man is but a shadow of his efficient hunter/gatherer ancestors. Plentiful hunting grounds and lush vegetation have been replaced by spacious supermarkets and jumbo sized food courts.ARTArticleHow to Enjoy Each Moment as it Comes - Overcoming Depression"Look for the mysterious in life. Wherever you look – in the white clouds, in the stars in the night, in the flowers, in a flowing river – wherever you look, look for the mystery. And whenever you find that a mystery is there, meditate on it. Meditation means: dissolve yourself before that mystery, annihilate yourself before that mystery, disperse yourself before that mystery. Be no more, and let the mystery be so total that you are absorbed in it. And suddenly a new door opens, a new perception is achieved." - Osho
Yes, words of wisdom indeed.ARTArticleHow to Lose Weight Fast – Basic GuideObesity is a big problem today. It is very big that it even has it own reality show on fat people trying to lose weight as much as they can. Participants on those reality shows are guided with the help of health professionals and they work hard for them to succeed in the show. For people who doesn't have the opportunity to be in that situation, have to lose there weight on their own. It is hard of others to start a losing weight regime for themselves. How to Lose Weight Fast is not an easy task.ARTArticleInsomniaThere are many types of sleeping disorders, one of them is insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder in which the person suffering from it finds it difficult to sleep at night or may have too much short span of sleep. The person who has the condition of insomnia can’t sleep even if proper environment is given to him. Because of not getting proper sleep the person may find difficulty in doing routine tasks, he may also have low energy and muscle fatigue.ARTArticleInsomnia – Causes and Treatment from an Energy Healing PerspectiveWe all want to start the new day refreshed and rested. However, if we cannot sleep, we can be tired upon awakening and tired throughout the day. We may find it hard to focus, making mistakes in our work. And of course, lack of sleep makes us irritable and feeling down.
If you know someone with insomnia, you will be familiar with how debilitating it is. Insomnia can be defined as the inability to sleep through the night (for shift workers, this is the inability to sleep through your sleep time). This could manifest as difficulty going to sleep, difficulty staying asleep, or both.ARTArticleIs it Safe to Get Rid of Lower Back Pain with EFT?The literature is full of the causes of lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons why employees take a day off sick. It also can be very debilitating. Anybody who has spent a sleepless night tossing and turning with this pain can sympathise.
Of course, we have to make sure that the causes of the pain are addressed. And once that has happened, still you may well have lower back pain. It may be hard to bend over, sitting may be painful, driving may be a challenge, and a sudden turn may bring shooting pains through your body.ARTArticleIs Your Reiki Attunement a Real Attunement?Before we define what an attunement is not, maybe it is easier to define what an attunement is. A Reiki attunement is a special form of initiation into Reiki at a certain level. During the attunement, the Reiki Master traps the energy into their body and pass it onto the student. This usually involves a form of ceremony or initiation, for example by leading into a meditation or having soft music. The attunement is said to tune the student into the Reiki channel, pretty much like we would tune a radio to a particular frequency.ARTArticleIt is 2015 So Why are Microwave Ovens Still In Use?It is 2015 So Why are Microwave Ovens Still In Use? Most of us believe that our government will inform us of the harmful or negative side effects of products on the market. I am afraid this is not the case most of the time and today I want to discuss the negatives of microwave use.ARTArticleLearn Yoga at Home ... it's the way of the futureOptions for learning yoga at home were pretty scarce way back when I first started yoga. There were a few videos and books available, but nothing that could really teach you step by step what yoga was all about. The internet was still a long way away …
I learned much of what I know about yoga from the source … India. I spent years travelling that magical place, and had several great yoga experiences along the way.ARTArticleMagnetic Sheet: Is It The Power To Heal?In the world of alte
ative health remedies, there are many skeptics. Some say it’s all a bunch of “quackery.” Others swear by treatments and medicines like acupuncture, herbal medicine, magnetic therapy, and the list is very long, with many variations. A magnetic sheet would be included in that “fringe” type alte
ative healing device.ARTArticleMy Thoughts on HidradenitisRecently I was asked if I knew about a condition known as Hidradenitis. In order to assist this person and anybody else with the condition, I will share it on my blog.ARTArticleNasal Saline: Myths & FactsFor many people with nasal congestion or chronic sinus infections nasal irrigation with saline is a natural way of clearing nasal and sinus passageways. There are various ways of getting salt water into your nose and sinuses, including mists, sprays, squeeze bottles, pumps, aerosol cans, and irrigation systems. The Neti-Pot is a yogic variation of saline irrigation that became much more popular after Oprah's recommendation. Many patients have tried nasal saline and report good results, with better breathing and less sinus pressure and headaches.ARTArticleNausea during Pregnancy: Can It Be Relieved?One of the most dreaded aspects of pregnancy for most women is morning sickness or nausea during pregnancy. Nausea is actually a good sign because it means that the mother's body is producing an adequate amount of hormones. When adequate hormone levels are present, it means that there’s less chance of a having a miscarriage. Unfortunately, the inconvenient nausea and vomiting, make it very uncomfortable for women in the early stages of pregnancy.ARTArticleOil of Oregano: The Miracle Drug Most People Still Don’t Know AboutThe uses for oregano and oil of oregano are many. Whether it’s fighting diarrhea, intestinal gas, and digestive problems, it also works well against a sore throat and breathing difficulties. Oil of oregano can also fight against bee stings and many snake bites. Some reports have even suggested it as a treatment for dandruff and skin disorders.ARTArticlePsoriasis Shampoo: What’s the difference?Any health problem is troubling, if it’s happening to you. But of all the skin problems, psoriasis is particularly irritating. It looks bad and it’s embarrassing. Even though other people may not see under your hair, using a psoriasis shampoo is essential for irritated skin relief.
Sometimes, it’s difficult even for doctors to tell the difference between “scalp psoriasis” and “seborrheic dermatitis” of the scalp. Both are a condition that affects the scalp. They also share similar signs and symptoms, like itchy, red, and scaly skin.ARTArticleRapid Fat loss using Interval TrainingInterval training is an successful solution to get rid of weight, it also boosts metabolism and is a fantastic solution to achieve your weight-loss goals. What is interval training? Interval training provides your system alte
ating higher and low intensity workouts that ensure a slower burnout and much less time recovering. The higher intensity parts of this workout are what they call ‘sprint intervals', these intervals are gauged by either time or distance.ARTArticleRemaking Yourself — In Who’s Image?Visualizing, imaging, vision maps and vision boards —affirmations, self-talk, self-image and body image. This is the language of the mystical psychology of Creative Self-Improvement. It is a quasi-scientific method of remaking one’s self into a new and better model, devoid of the mistakes and defects of our past and present. With its use, we can become a new self, healthier, happier and more successful with new traits and characteristics. This transformation is not simply a matter of maturation or application of will power.ARTArticleRemedies for Constipation: The Natural WayIt’s a natural law of every creature on earth. We take nourishment in and the waste must go out. That’s the way we were made to function. But, what happens when we don’t function normally?
When you feel bloated, uncomfortable, you try to go, and nothing happens. And sometimes, when you do finally go, it’s painful. That’s when you need to educate yourself on the remedies for constipation.ARTArticleRevisit Your New Year's Exercise ResolutionsHow are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? Many people never make it past the first few weeks with their plans for change in the new year. There are some pretty universal reasons why this happens. Knowing what they are and how to deal with them can help you to be much more successful in the future. So, if you are disappointed in your ability to stick to those promises you made to yourself at the beginning of the year, now might be a good time to try again. Here are some pointers to make goal planning and follow through more successful.ARTArticleSafe Online Dating TechniquesAs more people try internet matching services, online dating safety becomes more and more of an issue. According to television advertisements many people are meeting their sole mates through these services. Whether these matches are truly life long, of course, remains to be seen.ARTArticleSay Yes to Aerobic ExerciseAll the exercise advice you read suggests that a sound exercise program should include aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching. I don't disagree with this information, but it seems to me that too many people end up not exercising because they think that if they can't do it all then it's not worth doing. And, they don't feel they have time do each type of exercise. Thinking this way is a big mistake. Any amount of exercise is better than no exercise. But, in my opinion, if you have to choose only one type of exercise, it should be aerobic exercise.ARTArticleSimple Guidelines for Successful WorkoutsWe all, at one time or another, make a promise to get in shape, stay in shape and feel good about ourselves. But the truth is, more often than not, working out and exercising turns out to be a drag. It should not and does not have to be that way when it can be challenging, exciting and interesting. When was the last time you were done your workout and you felt like you accomplished something - not just happy to be done!ARTArticleSix Keys To Fitness for Mature AdultsThe benefits of being physically fit are so numerous that it makes no sense not to attempt to develop a reasonable level of fitness. As we age, keeping fit can become more of a challenge, but the benefits are even more numerous and rewarding. Here are six keys that mature adults should keep in mind as they are pursuing a fitness program:ARTArticleSleep Is The New Black: 3 Steps to Get What You Need and WantWhen a Need Becomes A Want
Imagine a day when you can wake up naturally on your own, on time, without an alarm clock, revived and refreshed in the mornings, ready to face whatever challenges that may come your way. You work hard, and play harder, and when you hit the pillow, you fall asleep instantly, sleeping soundly and restfully, without a care in the world.ARTArticleThe 5 Best Weight Loss Products Ever CreatedSo you want to solve your weight problem? I can help you. I solved my weight problem twenty-five years ago when I lost 140 lbs. permanently, after twenty-five years of being overweight. Now I teach others. I’m a psychotherapist and the author of The Anderson Method, my successful weight loss self-help book that describes the program I teach clients and other clinical professionals so they can help their clients too. It’s getting high marks from doctors and behavioral professionals all over the country as well as the clients who have succeeded with it themselves.ARTArticleThe AB of Natural HealthWith so many different herbs and supplements available, the question naturally arise, "Where do I begin?" Like the song in the film The sound of Music suggest, it is always good to "start at the very beginning." Reading begins with the ABCs and singing begins with Do Re Me.
Likewise natural healing has its ABCs. It also has a D. This simple ABC+D system helps a person get a "jump-start" in understanding how to improve health using herbs and nutrition. (This system is adapted from a concept that originated with one of our early teachers, Edward Millet.)
A STANDS FOR ACTIVATIONARTArticleThe Greatest Workouts for Lower Ab musclesGetting rid with the pooch on your decrease stomach could be a incredibly frustrating experience, and most of us do not know how to get these muscles toned. In this article I will explain 3 uncomplicated workouts that will aide in our quest for toned, sexy abs. Something not commonly known is that when we try to lose those love handles, we are trying to focus on a specific component of our bodies, but to be able to genuinely lose those extra pounds you've to lose weight all over your system.ARTArticleThe Hidden Truth About Allergies RevealedEveryone knows that allergies cause sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and nasal congestion and that for some people these symptoms can be more severe than for others. For these people allergies can feel like a curse, making them feel sleepy, irritable and downright miserable. There are many medical explanations for allergies, including the theory that the body is overreacting to the typical allergens.ARTArticleThe New 419 Hitting Therapists on Social MediaThere is a new 419-type activity coming from a far-Easte
country. This is especially important to note if you are in an industry where confidentiality is needed. For example, if you are a therapist.
Someone from a business online networking site I belong to has tried to do some very dodgy deal with me away from the site. He contacted me on Skype and asked that I keep his contact confidential. Naturally, as a healer, I thought he had a problem that he wanted to solve for which he wanted reassurance it will remain confidential. So I agreed.