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Controversial News About Anti Aging Vitamin D
Chances are, by now you've heard SOMETHING about the anti aging benefits of Vitamin D. This little miracle vitamin (specifically Vitamin D3) has been getting a lot of press lately. nnIf you haven't heard about the benefits of Vitamin D, here is a brief list:nn* inhibits inflammation (major cause of aging)n* maintains calcium balance n* helps to regulate blood pressuren* boosts your immunityn* protects against some cancers (mainly colon)nnThere are lots of other research studi
September 30, 2008
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Affordable Brainwave Entrainment
Brainwave entrainment is not a new term and neither are my articles about it. nnIf you are interested in self improvement and mind expansion, you've probably read some of my earlier articles - Holosync Meditation - Does It Really Work? and Quantum Mind Power - Instead of Holosync? Both of these programs are good, but technology changes as new discoveries are made. nnFor example - remember how expensive DVD players were when they first came out? Now they're cheap as the techno
June 18, 2008
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Research Reveals Brain Training Reduces Stress
There are many ways to reduce stress, however, using brain training is perhaps the easiest. This particular type of brain training includes relaxation methods such as meditation, brainwave entrainment and other brain training techniques. nnOne interesting case study involved a 29 year old woman who suddenly started developing panic attacks. With alpha brain wave training, she was able to completely eliminate the attacks and lead a normal like. nnBrain training can take variou
May 14, 2008
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Anti Aging Supplements - What To Know Before You Start
As we age, taking vitamins is important. You may have heard of anti aging supplements, but before you go out and stock up on what you think you need, a few basic tests are necessary.nnWhy Should You Test First?nnEverybody ages differently. Some people may have insufficient nutrients in certain areas than others. Others may be getting enough and extra supplementation may tamper with with certain processes.nnTaking incompatible or the wrong amounts of supplements can be the dif
February 13, 2008
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Are You A Self Improvement Junkie?
Are you a self improvement junkie? nDo you do have more than 3 of the following self help addictions:nnAre you on more than 3 self help newsletters? nDo you peruse the self help section of your local bookstore? nDo you know "The Secret"?nAre you a loyal follower of Dr. Phil? Dr. Laura? Any self-help guru with a Dr. in front of their name?nHow many self improvement books do you own?nHow many audio self help programs do you own? nnDo you buy the latest program or book but don't
June 23, 2007
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Sleep Deprivation - Alarming New Studies
There have been several studies recently that link sleep deprivation with an increased risk of developing diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer.n nThatâs rather scary when you consider 3.5 million Americans suffer from insomnia.nnWith regard to the obesity cases, researchers have found that even mild sleep deprivation can disrupt the hormones ghrelin and leptin that regulate appetite. Sleep deprivation may also increase substances in the blood that indicate increased
October 23, 2005
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Insomnia Cure - How I Did It
Chances are, if you are suffering from insomnia or have other sleep problems, you've already read plenty of articles about cures for insomnia. nnSound Advice?nnThe advice in those articles seemed like sound advice: nn" Keep your bedroom cooln" Remove distractionsn" Try to establish a consistent routinen" Limit alcohol and caffeine, etc. nnBut somehow that advice hasn't worked for you. Why? nnThe Drug CyclennIf you're like me, you have an Ambien (or some other sleeping pill) p
September 28, 2005
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Holosync Meditation - Does It Really Work?
Chances are, if you are on a quest for self-improvement, you've already heard of the Holosync Meditation CD's.nn What It Is: nnDeveloped by Bill Harris in the late 1980s, the Holosync Solution is an audio program designed to bring your brain waves to the alpha (and lower)levels automatically just by listening to the cds. According to Bill: "Holosync is a way to create deep meditation easily, precisely and consistently." nn Beyond The Hype: nnI thought it was about time someon
August 10, 2005
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Do you want to learn how to meditate
Do you want to learn how to meditate? nHave you tried to meditate but you keep falling asleep? nOr you're not sure you are doing it right? nDo you keep thinking about other things while you are trying to "clear your mind"? nnFirst you need to decide what type of meditation you want to do. There are basically two types of meditation - active and passive. Passive meditation is clearing the mind of all thoughts. You can then allow your "inner voice" or "minds eye" to speak to yo
July 23, 2005
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February 21, 2008