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ARTArticleIs The Flu Jab Effective?Every year where I live and around the UK many people get the flu jab in an attempt to ward off the flu like symptoms for the dark cold winter months.
Let me explain why, unless you are in a “high risk” group you should not bother with the flub jab. They advertise Flu Season like it is a party. Balloons and banners everywhere up the surgery and supermarkets.
The "good news" this year is, that 4 year old’s can now get it!
I think it's wrong.
1. The vaccination is full of TOXIC chemicals which are dangerous for your body.
And B I personally don’t even think it works.ARTArticleIs The Self Protection Oriented Practitioner The Same As The Thug Or The Local Tough Guy? If Not Then What Is The Difference?The above picture is the stereotype image the average schmuck has when he hears someone say he is "learning to bash in some heads in to protect himself and his his family in case if God forbid, someone tried to encroach him and his family at any point"
Two things I've have been dealing with that are false claims is the following:ARTArticleIs your DVD skipping? Moving past limiting patterns and programming in your life.Dear Ones, Spirit is urging me to share with you today about one of my favorite movies, 'Defending Your Life."
Now the funny thing about this DVD is that is skipped and froze at exactly the same spot on the DVD each and every time that I watched it. I got used to the 'freeze & skip' and became complacent about it.
Now, this is a great movie! It is about a gentleman who finds himself going through a life review where his only REAL issue in the afterlife was that (when he was living) he acted out of fear and hit the same wall, again and again and again and again.ARTArticleIs Your Navigation System Taking You To All of the Right Places?A client recently bought an expensive new car. He hasn't been the same since. He's been ranting about how expensive it is, how he shouldn't have spent so much, and on and on. I asked him about what type of options he put into it and he angrily spewed, "A - - - king navi system."ARTArticleIshvara PranidhanaIshvarapranidhana means love and surrender to the divinity within the
individual.
In Sanskrit Ishvara = creative source, purusha, (the authentic self which isrnete
al) pure consciousness, God, Goddess or Supreme Guru. Pranidhana = with
sincerity, dedication and devotion, practicing the presence, surrendering to the
fruits of practice.
I like to interpret it as deep platonic love for the creative, source of pure
consciousness that is bigger and more powerful than us. Why should we have a
problem with surrendering to our own serene, innate, luminous force that lives
inside us?rARTArticleIt Always Makes Her IllI was having a chat with a lady in the gym recently. She was “starting back” (AGAIN). I said “how’s the training going?” She said “its ok at the minute, but ask me again in a couple of weeks”. I said, “Why, what do you mean?” She said “every time I try to get fit and lose some weight, I do really well for a few weeks and then I usually get ill”
This is something which is VERY common. So as always I thought I would share some practical advice to make your life a bit easier.
Here is the scenario…ARTArticleJoannie Rochette: Olympic Courage Despite Tragic LossJust hours after learning that her mother had died of a sudden massive heart attack, Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette was back on the ice. One of the favorites to win an Olympic medal, she practiced her jumps over and over again while her father watched with tears in his eyes.
Joannie's fellow athletes concurred that she was doing the right thing by staying in the competition. They spoke about her inner strength, remarkable courage and determined attitude. Fans around the world appreciated that, with a heavy heart, she was facing the most difficult skates of her life.ARTArticleJust give me a minute! Yoga and TimeWe usually know time from changes in nature. We observe that the earth circles around the sun, and we call it "a year". Then we have the seasons that can be a subtle reminder that time flies. The earth turns around its axis and we call it "one day". To get more precise with time measurements, we invented hours, minutes, seconds, as subdivisions of a day.ARTArticleKeys to Overcoming Stress and Self SabotageRemember as a child how you questioned everything, to the point where your parents and teachers were tempted to duct tape your mouth? Why do I have to? Where are we going? How do you know that’s true? Why can’t we do it differently? If I do this, why does that happen? Why, why, why…?
And what we learn from the answers to these questions form our ‘map of life’. As we grow up, this unique map forms our “truth”. These “truths” shape everything we think, feel, say, want and do; how we solve problems and navigate life, without our being aware of it.ARTArticleLove to Snack? Make Choices for Good HealthThere is a whole lot of snacking going on. At one time snacks were relegated to a light bite for children between the end of the school day and dinner. These days it's here a snack, there a snack, everyone has a snack. Snacking occasions have exploded to include mid-mo
ing, mid-afte
oon, and post dinner. Snacking research indicates that 53 percent of Americans are snacking two to three times a day.ARTArticleLow Fat Vs Low Carb DietFirst came low fat then came low carb.
But which one is better?
I saw a programme the other night on the TV comparing an extreme high fat diet to an extreme high carb diet.
They used two doctors who were actually twins, in the experiment which lasted a month.
The results may surprise a few people.
One thing that would certainly surprise most people is that both doctors had no idea what the effects of the diets were going to be.
To quote one of them:rARTArticleMake it Your Lifestyle, Not Just a SeasonIt’s starting in only a couple of weeks. You’ve starved yourself to fit into the outrageous Halloween costume you’ve chosen this year, your Thanksgiving plans are set, the talk in your office is already about plans for the end of the year celebration, and before you know it, it’ll be time once again for you to make those New Year’s Resolutions that you never keep. Fear not, friends. Almost nobody really keeps them.ARTArticleMake Wise Choices at Food CelebrationsThere are a lot of food-related events and activities slated for May-National Hamburger Month, and National Barbecue Month and more. In addition to the dedicated food event calendar, count Mother's Day, graduations, and bridal showers. There are plenty of occasions for good eating and fellowship, creating the circumstances for you to easily venture off the path to the healthy lifestyle. No worries, I have suggestions for you. You'll be able to enjoy, indulge, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle goals.ARTArticleMetaphysical Meaning Behind Back and Neck PainThe physical causes of back and neck pain vary widely from a herniated disc, osteoarthritis, spinal deformity from childhood, or an injury—with these being just some of the major causes. For more information about physical causes visit: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/low-back-pain-cause.ARTArticleMetaphysical Meaning Behind OsteoporosisWhenever I meditate on metaphysical roots, I encourage you to do the same. What you get for yourself might have more meaning for you personally, and there may be nuances in your own intuitive and psychic insights that could make a significant difference for you.
Here is a definition for osteoporosis from the U.S. National Library of Medicine: Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both.ARTArticleMichael Mantell: How to Realize the Success in Your HeadDr. Michael Mantell often quotes George Lucas' famous observation, “You can’t do it unless you imagine it.” This applies to elite amateur and professional athletes, CEO’s, high school seniors applying to college, couples on dates, and me writing this article. In fact, it’s a universal inbo
power-tool for all successful endeavors.ARTArticleMichael Mantell's "Faggedabowdit" Tool: The Secret Sauce of Mental Wellness & HappinessRighteous indignation. Proving your point. Being right. Holding On. Never letting go. Beating a dead horse. Having to win. Always coming out on top. Having to have the last word. Sound familiar? Then this column is surely for you.
I believe that peace is the single greatest good. Peace. You know that tranquil, serene, quiet sense of contentment…that always seems to escape you? Peace. Why is it that so many people seem to have amicable, agreeable, easygoing, friendly relationships…except for you? Peace. That still, accommodating, conciliatory, relaxed feeling…that you never seem to have.ARTArticleMichael Mantell's Rule When People Suck the Life Out of You: UnsubscribeMaybe it’s just me. But lately, I’ve run into far too many people who I would best describe as “life-diminishing.” They are filled with judgments, criticisms, and negativity. They are quick to tell others what they must do, what they must refrain from doing, what they should and shouldn’t do, what’s good and not good for them, what is right and what is wrong. As if they know. And besides, who asked them in the first place?
Why are they so worried about what others are doing? Maybe it’d be better if they worried about why they worried so much about what others were doing!rARTArticleMillennials and the Holiday SpiritAlthough it may be the holiday season, as far as presents go that doesn't mean a whole lot to Millennials. Like so many other issues, they have their own ideas about gift giving. Apparently what they want is cash, mostly to pay down college costs and other debt.ARTArticleMillennials, Leadership and the Bottom LineHere is a novel idea if you are a tough boss. Get fair. Fast. That is, if you want to hold on to your employees, especially millennials. Whether your realize it or not, employees expect the American workplace to be a kinder, gentler place in which to work. So tough guy or tough gal, get with it and start caring.ARTArticleMushrooming Mind-Blowing Millennial Momentum…Ready to Manage It?Are you among the 80 millio
Americans born between approximately 1982 and 2001? Look around. Have you noticed that you make up about a third of your workplace? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has noticed and they say that what’s more, in just five more years, you presence will jump to 46% of the workforce in the next five years.
Stand back, employers, ready or not, this group of up and coming leaders are here and more are coming!rARTArticleMy Fascination with Inspiration and Motivation: The Best Gift You Can GiveIt all began when I was studying psychology in college in the 1960’s. That’s not as far back as you think. Just think of Abraham Maslow writing his paper in 1943 on what he called the “Hierarchy of Needs.” Both he and his pyramid have been revered for more than 70 years. I’m pediatrics compared to that ☺.
Maslow observed that physiological needs were the first that we were motivated to take care of, followed by safety, love/belonging, esteem and finally, at the top of the pyramid, self-actualization.ARTArticleNatural Approach to Sleep ApneaAccording to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 50 to 70 million adults suffer from chronic sleep disorders including sleep apnea. Sleep is essential to our ability to function on a regular basis. It is when our bodies repair, rest and rejuvenate. We all have a pre determined amount of required sleep. On average, that is about 7 hours, but this can be different for everyone. As we age, we actually require more sleep, but we seem to sleep less. If we consistently get less sleep than we need, our bodies go into sleep debt.ARTArticleNotes From the Bottom of a WellBefore you start reading this article, I’d like you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly.ARTArticleOral Hygiene Creates a Picture of HealthDid you know that what your oral health provider sees as he peers into your mouth is often an indicator of your overall health? Good oral health is essential. It impacts the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and make facial expressions.ARTArticlePlan Ahead to Survive House ArrestWe all started out with big plans, a to-do list and resolutions for the New Year. We are a few days into the year and one thing that is constant year to year is plans may have to change. And that is what so many of my clients are looking at as Mother Nature is spreading cold and in some areas frigid temperatures, and precipitation during the first week of the year. Somehow when those winds of winter blow our way, we like to ease into it gradually. Ma Nature usually has a different idea.ARTArticlePour Me a MocktailOne of the most enjoyable aspects of summer is the opportunity to "play" with friends and family. Yes, I said play---you may not be in a sandbox, but even as grown-ups, we like to play. For the summer enthusiast, this can include outdoor sports, picnics, reunions, camping, star-gazing or lounging by the pool. Though this list of activities is fueled by varying levels of energy, you have to remember to consume plenty of liquids, making sure that you're staying hydrated.ARTArticlePulses - A Food Group Which Promotes Weight LossPulses (beans, peas and lentils), now recognised as an important group of foods that promote weight loss, were a vitally important part of our early ancestors' diet. They appeared as early as 6,000 BC in Asia, the Americas and Europe, becoming a staple food, essential for providing protein where there was insufficient meat.
Once called "the poor man's meat", it is true they are readily available and inexpensive. However, far from being "poor" in any way, shape or form, these nutrient-rich seeds are quite miraculous.ARTArticleQigong And LeukemiaQigong has proven an effective treatment for inhibiting or destroying leukemia cells in mice and certain other types of human cancer cells. The studies here fall into two broad classes: in vitro and in vivo studies.
Typically, the in-vitro studies involved randomly dividing the laboratory-prepared cancer cell cultures into different groups, with one group being treated with exte
al Qigong, plus one or more control groups that did not receive any Qigong treatment. Sometimes, one group was treated by sham Qigong for the same amount of time as the group receiving authentic Qigong treatment.ARTArticleReady To Say Good Morning To Standard Time on Monday?Ready to say goodnight to Daylight Savings Time and good morning to Standard Time? We’ve enjoyed Standard Time in different time zones in the United States of America and Canada since November, 1883 when the railroads adopted the practice of standardized times in established time zones. It wasn’t until 1918 however that the Standard Time Act was established and everyday people began using these standards in their communication and travel.r