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Day Dream Believer

08th October 2009
Are you living in a day dream? Are you mentally moved away from reality? Welcome to the club, you are not alone. There are millions of people out who have the same problem. Because of whatever reason they slowly move away from reality into a dream world w... Read >
Author: jdobs

Manipulating Metabolism to Achieve Weight Loss?

02nd October 2009
Simply stated, metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. The faster your metabolism works the more calories you burn, the slower your metabolism works, the fewer calories. Dieters are sometimes misguided in their efforts to a... Read >
Author: nulean

Beautiful Pale Skin Can Be Yours Without Using Chemical Bleaching Products

25th September 2009
As we get older we are sometimes left yearning for the time when we possessed beautiful pale skin. This was in a time before our skin suffered from the cumulative effect of all of the abuse that life puts it through. By the time we reach our 40’s, our... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby

A Sane Way to Diet and Lose Stubborn Fat Without Losing Your Sense of Proportion

02nd September 2009
Eating a well-balanced healthy diet can become a bit of a chore especially when you have to fit all the recommended nutrients and the five a day into a normal busy day. It can be difficult to say the least even for the most dedicated individual. Most of... Read >
Author: Anthony Chapman

How Much Does Golgi Tendon Organ Inhibition Really Affect Jump Height

29th July 2009
The Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) inhibition is one of enduring myths of vertical jump and strength training. To find out the truth about what it is and what it does, here is a little bit of GTO myth busting.What Exactly is the Golgi Tendon Organ?The golgi ten... Read >
Author: Jack Woodrup

The Truth About Brown Age Spots

19th July 2009
Virtually all of us at one point in time or another are going to have to deal with the unsightly problem of brown age spots. They typically don't begin to develop until you are somewhere in your late forties or early fifties, although this does vary from ... Read >
Author: Yu Morita

Controlling Your Cat's Aggressive Nature With Appropriate Cat Training

12th July 2009
Cats are an interesting animal that must be given respect. You cannot force a cat to comply with your rules like other animals and in fact trying to do so will yield in aggressive cat behavior. If a cat thinks it is cornered or you are trying to force it ... Read >
Author: Michael H.

Manifesting Lesson: What Dry Spells Teach Us About Manifesting

12th July 2009
Ever have one of those weeks (or months) when your creativity seems to have completely dried up? When this happens it's a sign from your inner being that it's time to take a break. Our human minds and bodies are capable of processing millions if not ... Read >
Author: Maria Meiners

Insurance for Landlords – Protect Property!

12th June 2009
Landlords building insurance is a great way to protect your property against any kind of loss or theft to property. In case, the property or building was to catch fire and was witness to theft, this could provide as a protective mechanism. It is advisable... Read >
Author: Sadhana

Causes Of Migraines

11th June 2009
Migraines is a general health condition that many individuals face. This condition is distinct from the average headaches that we will experience because they are a good deal more painful and can last for a longer period of time. This problem can be found... Read >
Author: nlwest21

How To Dispel Fear: Retraining The Big Bad Wolf (Ego)

18th May 2009
MODE Of Cosmic Therapy: How to Become An Ally With Your Ego Fear is based in the Ego. Although the Ego has gotten a bum rap, it really does not deserve such a bad report card. Ego is designed as a protective mechanism. In order to keep you safe, secure... Read >
Author: Paula Andrea, MA

RAYNAUD'S DISEASE

13th January 2009
Raynaud's disease is a circulatory condition that affects blood supply to the skin and peripheries and causes the extremities of the body to lose feeling and become numb. Raynaud's Disease is most commonly associated with cold temperatures and stres... Read >
Author: shalini

Hollywood Type Diets - What Are The Problems?

13th October 2008
You seen them on TV and in the tabloids all of the time. Hollywood type diets that the starlets supposedly have used to lose dramatic amounts of weight in a short amount of time. The before and after pictures usually show some hollywood actress walking ... Read >
Author: pharris1

How To Overcome Arachnophobia

22nd September 2008
The dread of spiders is known as "Arachnophobia," a word originating from the Greek terms "arachne" translates to spider and "phobos" translates to horror. Believe it or not the panic of spiders is a lot more abnormal in rural regions than it is in mu... Read >
Author: Joan Shine

What is stress and what do you do about it (part two)?

08th September 2008
It is tempting to think that mental and physical stress is an ailment only of modern civilisation but that is a misconception. Stress has been a part of the human condition since the beginning of time and is an integral part of human survival. It is an ac... Read >
Author: Andrew

Coping with Acid Reflux Disorder

08th September 2008
Acid Reflux Disorder is both complex and chronic that needs quite a lot of effort to be able to cope up with the condition and its uncomfortable and painful symptoms. Several approaches may be considered to manage the disease but what you choose mainly d... Read >
Author: Melvin Finn

Acid Reflux Disorder Explained

28th August 2008
Acid Reflux Disorder is the clinical reference to the condition known as GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. A person who has acid reflux disorder suffers from irritation of the esophagus that ranges from inflammation to damage of the esophageal lin... Read >
Author: Melvin Finn

'Green' Potato Health Risk Can Be Eliminated By Cutting Away Affected Area G

17th August 2008
keyword: Potatoes antimicrobial Horticulture Potatoes that have turned 'green' can potentially contain a naturally occurring toxin called Glycoalkaloids (GA) and pose a risk to public health according to a review paper published in the latest ... Read >
Author: chilhyun

Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Can whip off your charming personality

27th May 2008
Hair loss in males is known medically as Alopecia Areata. Researches suggest that it is an autoimmune disease. For the benefit of readers it’s necessary to clear what is an auto-immune disease? Auto immune disease: Nature has gifted us with a pr... Read >
Author: charli

Antioxidants The Free-Radical Antidote

26th April 2008
The new knowledge found by scientists connecting free radicals to a number of degenerative biologic functions, combined with the increase in the median age, has made interest in antioxidants skyrocket. Because the population wants to enjoy life as much a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

10 weight loss tips to help you keep your New Years' weight loss resolutions

17th March 2008
The most common New Year's Resolutions ever - lose weight and get in shape! More than 60% of Americans will agree. If you are one of them, read on... I have been dealing with weight loss for many years now. I have learned a great deal of knowledge and ... Read >
Author: Jimmy Dickens

The Dangers of Chronic Stress

21st September 2007
There are two types of stress. The first type is acute stress. That's the kind where your body senses danger and adapts to the threat by making physical changes which enable you to quickly get out of harms way. This occurs because your body secretes chem... Read >
Author: Debi Silber, "The Mojo Coach"®

Paint-by-Number or Masterpiece: Restrictive vs. Healthy Eating

13th August 2007
There is a harmful idea virus that has become so widespread, so ubiquitous, that it is accepted as normal. It has subtly integrated itself into our beliefs, our thoughts, our language, our behavior and our reality. It’s so pervasive that it has become... Read >
Author: mmay

Causes of Leg Cramps

23rd July 2007
When we use our muscles that can be controlled voluntarily (arms and legs), they contract and relax alternately as we move our arms and legs. Similarly, the muscles that support our head, neck, neck and trunk are synchronized to hold our posture. When a m... Read >
Author: Salieri

This breed keeps off the dirt

10th January 2007
Riding through the interior of a vehicle, it is definitely a pleasant to have a spic and span look within the confines of the rides. The scent of potpourri, the leather-skinned dashboard, the eye-catching indigo-ridden meters, plus the leather seats mak... Read >
Author: Robert Browning

The Slide is Back

06th January 2007
Looking for a really new fitness routine? One that will work muscles you never knew you had? Surprisingly it's not new at all. It's called the slide and it first came out about a decade ago. Slide training uses motions similar to speed skater... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Does Stretching Prevent Exercise Injuries?

15th December 2006
The answer to this question is not as easy as saying yes or no. There are no current studies that prove that stretching prevents injuries during exercise. That being said, stretching as part of a sensible warm up will allow a body to more safely perform... Read >
Author: Tom Manfredi

Vitamin D: Deficiency and Prevention

12th December 2006
Deficiency: (1) Rickets: Vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets, which is usually observed in young children between the age of six months and two years. There is reduced calcification of growing bones. The disease is characterized by growth failure, b... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne

From Fear and Paralysis to Positive Action

15th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Sandra Sinclair When you feel paralyzed about taking action toward a desired goal, fear of failure could be a possible reason. Fear of failure can be a huge obstacle to taking positive action toward your desired outcomes, because so much... Read >
Author: Sandra Sinclair

Overcome fears

14th February 2006
Fear is natural defensive mechanism in a human body, and is provided as a protective mechanism to counter unexpected dangerous situations or a perceived threat of injury. Fear is also a tool for us to get ready well in advance to overcome certain scenario... Read >
Author: Robert Kokoska