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ARTArticleHow Is Your “To Do” List Working For You?To-do lists are magic. According to experts, the second you write something down, you’re infinitely more likely to actually make it happen than if you rely on your (sometimes faulty) memory. Some of the greatest thinkers – and achievers! – of our time have been inveterate list-makers, including: • Benjamin Franklin • Leonardo Davinci • Thomas Jefferson • Martha Stewartr ARTArticleHow to Break a Bad HabitDo you have habits that hold you back from experiencing the successful life you deserve? Your habit may be as small as biting your nails or buying expensive lattes every day. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you may wish to break free of smoking, extreme anger, excessive eating, or other detrimental habits. There is hope. You can rid yourself of the habits that hold you back. Use the tips below to help you put an end to that pesky practice once and for all:ARTArticleHow to Develop Confidence in YourselfDo you struggle with doubts that hold you back from reaching your dreams? Are you timid in situations that may present roadblocks to your success? Instead of settling for a mediocre life, learn a few simple strategies that will help you to feel confident in every situation. Confidence in your talents and abilities is closer than you think. You were created for a purpose, and you’re the only one who can fulfill that purpose.r ARTArticleHow to Get Your Children To Go To BedEstablishing a good nighttime routine can be difficult for families with children of all ages. If you start introducing a routine early in life, your kids may be more likely to stick to a routine later in life. Establishing a routine that keeps your household running smoothly can be a challenge at first, but doing so will result in that peace you desire and deserve. Keep in mind that you are the adult and the children are children. They are not in charge of the household. You are. The Importance of Sufficient Restr ARTArticleHow to Talk About Underage DrinkingWhen was the last time you spoke to your teen about drinking? This may include your drinking, their drinking or just the topic in general. This may seem like a silly question, but in fact it is an extremely important and often overlooked step in combating underage drinking.ARTArticleHow to use crystal in Feng ShuiIn Feng Shui, Crystal Stone also said feng shui stone, because of the natural Crystal gather hundreds billion years Reiki of the world. A variety of natural elements from the crust precipitation, Then after countless years of refining of, format of a variety of crystals, Each crystal represents a different energy frequency, And produces different magnetic fields and functions. In Feng Shui, Crystal according to the five elements Elements truth, Health Feng Shui, on the evolution of the most important metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Five Elements Healthr ARTArticleIf Tomorrow Never ComesTHE LITTLE CHILD I AM TODAY will always be within me, sending out feelings into my "grownup" mind. Time and experience may seem to bury him, but the child will be there. If I am now secure, feel loved, and little hurts are healed, in later years I'll feel down deep, not cries of fear and pain, but rather...songs. from Listen to my Feelings by Ruth Reardon ARTArticleIntroduction to Healing ReikiHealing Reiki has long been generally accepted, And has becoming a fashion. The number of the world to learn Reiki over three million, Many of them are scientists, doctors, various types of natural therapies, Many medical organizations have this treatment as a top-SPA, special therapies, Many medical institutions even take Reiki courses included one of"continuing education credits CEU" . Presentation ARTArticleIs Overweight the Reason of Your Anxiety?Is Overweight the Reason of You Anxiety?ARTArticleIs The Economy Killing Men?Although world-wide research over the last 20 years has indicated that women experience depression at twice the rate of men, recent research conducted by Jed Diamond, Ph.D, and others, indicates that male depression has been under-reported and is actually rising dramatically.ARTArticleIT’S NOT NECESSARILY ADHD Understanding Inattention within the Anxious ChildJenny C. Yip, Psy.D.ARTArticleIt's Raining, It's Pouring...ChoicesIt started raining here two days ago...and it's still raining. Ah, springtime in the heartland! You've just got to love it! While it's raining here, if you travel two hours west you will drive into a blizzard; a good old, Nebraska blizzard. We'll get snow tonight. That's the great thing about early spring in the plains. You know that you will see a combination of weather, and sometimes you'll see them all in one day. You have to be prepared for anything this time of year. I love it!ARTArticleLove as an Antagonist of Anxiety and FearAnxiety and fear are two emotions we all know. Most of us do in any case. Even if we don’t suffer from anxiety or fear, these feelings can creep up inside us once in a while. Here is the difference. If they are not our usual companions, there is nothing to worry about. It is not an illness. It is when we fear for a loved one, when we know somebody is in danger, then there is also love in our thoughtsr When anxiety or fear make us suffer daily, love is not very present. In other words, we are ruled by negative feelings.r ARTArticleMaking a comeback after losing almost everythingDid you ever experience losing almost everything that mattered to you? How did you cope with it? Depression often happens to people when situations like this happen. So-called friends disappear or avoid you and you are left pretty much alone and on your own. Sometimes even some family members may hesitate to get involved as well. You lose your popularity and you suddenly discover who stands by you at your darkest moments.ARTArticleMale Menopause (Andropause) DefinedMale Menopausee (or Andropause) is a multi-dimensional change of life with hormonal, physical, psychological, interpersonal, social, sexual, and spiritual aspects. All men go through Male Menopause, usually between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can occur as early as 35 or as late as 65. It signals the end of the first part of a man’s life, and gets him ready for the second half. Like adolescence it is the transitional phase between childhood and adulthood, Male Menopause is the passage between first adulthood and second adulthood.r ARTArticleMale Menopause is a Family Matter“Man is not the enemy here, but the fellow victim.” Betty Friedan A man’s middle age is often talked about in general or humorous ways, but rarely is it ever taken seriously. Just as all males and females go through puberty, so too do both sexes go through the change of life. “Dear Abby:r ARTArticleMale Menopause: What's in a Name?The reason for Andropause or Male Menopause is to signal the end of the first part of a man’s life and get him ready for the second half. Male Menopause is not as many fear the beginning of the end but the end of the beginning. It is the passage to the most passionate, powerful, productive, and purposeful time of a man’s life.ARTArticleMeaning and EmpowermentGeshe Kelsang Gyatso said that "patience is a mind that is able to accept, fully and happily, whatever occurs." And Shantideva stated, "If something can be remedied why be unhappy about it? And if there is no remedy for it, there is still no point in being unhappy." When people have undergone significant distress and trauma in their lives, it often burdens their minds and leads them to states of anxiety, depression, and despair.ARTArticleMedical Research Suggests Numerous Benefits of Nose Breathing for Exercise-Induced AsthmaMillions of people suffer every day from exercise induced asthma that leads to irritation and inflammation of the breathing passages (bronchi) of the lungs. There are several essential changes in the respiratory system due to exercise, if we compare exercise with quiet breathing at rest. These changes include greatly increased minute ventilation, losses of CO2 causing bronchospasm (shrinking of air passages - bronchi and bronchioles), overcooling and drying of airways due to large movements of air.ARTArticleMedical Research: Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by Tissue HypoxiaNew medical findings suggest that expression of the cystic fibrosis CFTR mutation gene is modulated, in a dose-dependent manner, by oxygen content in body cells. Reduced oxygen levels cause abnormalities in mucus composition leading to production of abnormally viscous and sticky mucus in various body organs. Medical studies also suggest that hyperventilation is the likely cause of cell hypoxia.ARTArticleMeditationMeditation is a tool that gives you the opportunity to look inside. There are many different types of meditations but ultimately the goal for most of them is the same, to quiet the mind. With that being said it is very important to understand the process, since it is the journey of meditation that is most important, the goal will follow naturally. To start, set aside time in a quiet place without interruption. While meditating, there is nothing to do but be a witness to your experience, watching who you are and what comes up for you during the meditation.ARTArticleMindfullness and Mental IllnessMindfulness and Mental Illnessrn ~Debra Meehl,DD,MSW and Lucinda Venn Johnstone,MS,LPC ARTArticleMindfulness - So What?Mindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control.ARTArticleMindfulness - So What?Mindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control.ARTArticleMindfulness - So What?Mindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control.ARTArticleNurtients for a Better Mental Health PerformanceMental Health in a Holist Approach In my practice I've had a great success with children and adults using Total Focus Program such as Cognitive Rehabilitation, Behavior Modification, Relaxation Therapy, Nutrition and Supplement Therapy, to help my clients achieve optimal psychological functioning. Good mental health cannot exist without attention to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual matters.r ARTArticleObesity Is Defeated With Nose (Not Mouth) Breathing during ExerciseNew medical research studies suggest that obesity has its roots in low body oxygen levels. Tissue hypoxia leads to elevated levels of HIF-1 (hypoxia inducible factor-1). This is the substance that causes insulin resistance and increased formation of adipose tissue (fat). A team of medical doctors from University of Texas Southweste Medical Center in Dallas (Texas) announced their discovery in the article "Hypoxia-inducible factor 1alpha induces fibrosis and insulin resistance in white adipose tissue" that was published in 2009 in the Molecular and Cell Biology journal.ARTArticleOpioid Dependence and WithdrawalA person is said to have physical opioid dependence if they have high 'tolerance' of opioids, meaning they need more of the opioid to get the desired effect. Opioid withdrawal symptoms occur when the substance is stopped. Most patients who seek treatment for opioid addiction also have some degree of physical dependence. However, physical opioid dependence alone is not sufficient to make a diagnosis of addiction. A person can be physically dependent - like a cancer patient might be when prescribed opioids for severe pain - and not be addicted.ARTArticleOver 150 Russian Doctors Offer Simple Home Remedy for Constant CoughingThere are some less common cases of coughing that require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor if you have:rn- been in a contact with someone who has tuberculosis - sudden weight loss or night sweats (may also indicate tuberculosis)rn- severe cough that begins suddenly - stridor (when you inhale air you have high-pitched sounds) rn- fever (that can indicate a serious infection requiring antibiotics)rn- thick yellow or green phlegm that may indicate a bacterial infection - cough that is longer than 10-14 days - cough in an infant who is less than 3 months oldr ARTArticlePanic Attack Is TreatableImagine you've just entered into a crowded market and suddenly you feel hot flashes, difficulty catching your breath, your heart races. People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. A panic attack may be a one-time occurrence, but many people experience repeat episodes. Two to four percent of the people in America suffer from panic disorder.r

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