The Women's Retreats Experience With Balanced...
*For almost a decade I have been hosting women's weekend retreats that focus on opening up to the miraculous within the ordinary. These retreats are full of discovery and wonder for all involved. The space created works like a greenhouse for the participant's tender shoots of awareness to spring into blossom, in a safe environment free from judgment, obligation and criticism. Between the nervous, timid, even reluctant manner of the women during first hours and the bright, open, laughing beings that depart two days later, many obstacles have been tackled, resistance melted, discoveries made, laughter shared, tears shed, songs sung and truth revealed. Connection to the source of power as well as to...
How Not to Become an Office Golem
I know, it may sound weird, but give it a thought, what if some you turn into a mythical stone creature sitting in front of the computer. This may happen because today most of us place ourselves in front of the computer and staring at the screen either for eight hours r even more. This damages our muscle by making it inactive, because it does not experience activity, and the tiny movements that happen over and over are of not much use. It is a very palpable situation, you are too busy through out the day and have no time for exercise. Later on you tend to realize the importance of movement only when it is too late: either your limbs have already turned to a stone or the management has to mount you...
Jamaican Spas
Jamaica is amongst the most visited tourist spots of the world. This has prompted Jamaican hotels to provide their customers with most exotic and exclusive services. The latest additions to the service lists are the Jamaican spas, which usually offer a morning class with Yoga and meditation. There are no exercise machines in these spas, but many new age and self-help books are available in high- quality spas. Most tourists come to Jamaica to party, but getting rejuvenated in one of the spas proves to be an unforgettable experience. The traditional spa treatments in Jamaica usually include Aromatherapy and deep-tissue massages. Located near the sea, the spas offer an ambiance that is beneficial to...
Article Marketing Strategy - Tips on Writing...
Article marketing will help you to build both your credibility and visibility on the Internet. Simply by writing short articles - anywhere from two hundred fifty to four hundred words - and submitting them to the top article directories, you will find that your search engine ranking will increase and people will begin to find you easily, based on the keywords you use. Keywords are the words people use when they are searching for information on a specific topic at Google, Yahoo, MSN, or any of the search engines currently available. For example, if I am looking for a Yoga studio and I live in Dallas, Texas, I might type in yoga studio in Dallas, or yoga class for beginners in Dallas. You can see from...
Equipment And Gadgets To Make Fitness More Fun
We all know we need to exercise in order to stay healthy and fit (and keep the extra pounds off too), but sometimes it can feel like such a drag. Believe it or not, fitness can be fun though. There are lots of gadgets on the market that can make the grind a little less tedious. If you're a geek at heart, you'll love the techy toys. If you like to try new things, then there are plenty of exotic pieces of fitness equipment that can spruce up your workouts too. Let's take a look at some of the offerings out there; maybe you can find something to make your exercise time more fun. Nintendo Wii Fit If you want to add a little fun (okay, a lot of fun) to your fitness workout, add the Wii. The Wii...
Stretching and Strengthening - A Vital Combination
How often have you heard someone preach about the benefits of stretching to a fitness routine? I imagine the answer to that question is many times. The irony of how many times this is discussed and the benefits cited, is that it is rare for individuals to incorporate stretching into their routines. If muscles are tight, performance is inhibited and your body does not feel at its best. The reason is that tight muscles are a sign of weak muscles. This can be weakness in the tight muscles or in their antagonists, muscles that perform the opposing actions. No matter what way you look at it, if there are tight muscles that are not kept healthy and elongated, you will diminish your ability to...
Many times when people are having problems with their sciatica nerve all they care about is relieving the pain and finding a cure for it. However, in order to find cures for sciatica pain you must first find the cause of it; which may be a number of things! Today, as more and more people are having problems with their sciatica nerves acting up and becoming painful, there are also more cures for sciatica nerve pain. In fact, there are many different types of cures that people are now using, however; it all depends on what type the person wants. One of the main problems with the cures for sciatica pain is that many times it is not a permanent cure. In fact, a lot of the cures for sciatica pain that...
What's the Best Way to Tone Muscles?
Whether you're accustomed to attending gym-offered group fitness classes or working out to videos in the privacy of your own home, you are probably well aware that resistance training or weight training has been the "it" thing in fitness the past few years. There's a plethora of equipment- resistance tubing, bands, weights, medicine balls, Body bars, Coreboards, Bowflex machines, and everything else under the sun you can lift or pull. Then there is a vast array of classes, including Body Pump, Power Pump, Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpting. The list is endless. But with all the variety offered comes some confusion. What one mode of toning exercise is the best? Is there a "best" way to tone the muscles of...
The Clean Underwear Principle
You know how your mother always tells you to wear clean under wear in case you're in an accident, that's kind of what travel insurance is like. You have to have it just in case because should something unfortunate happen (cross your fingers, turn in a circle three times to the left and spit on your right shoe for luck) you are really going to want to be covered for it. Something that you tend to think very unlikely but that is actually quite vital is medical emergency coverage. No one thinks that anything bad will happen to them while they are on holiday. Holidays are supposed to be happy times, nice, fun and relaxing times. No accidents will happen; no one will get sick, no legs or arms will get...
Successful Ways to Relieve Stress
If you are facing poor health and you believe that lowering the levels of stress in your life will help you heal faster and cope with chronic conditions, you are correct. Reducing stress levels can lower blood pressure, help you make better food choices, increase fitness levels, and get more and higher quality sleep. Stress can cause a number of health problems, but it can also exacerbate problems that exist regardless of stress levels. In either case, coping with stress in a positive, effective manner will help your body get healthier. There are a number of great ways to relieve stress, many of which are a lot of fun. In some cases, just going out and having a good time is a great way to eliminate...
p>(Please note: this article does not address major structural spinal issues, such as disc degeneration or slipped discs. Please see a medical professional if your concern is structural or spine-related) For the millions of people that work in an office all day long, by the time the weekend rolls around, they're ready to go out and hit a few golf balls, ride a bike, play tennis or basketball. And then their Sunday is spent lying on the couch, nursing a sore lower back and wondering what happened. Let's get to the bottom of this problem and find out how to fix it! A Close Up of the Low Back Let's identify the three major groups of muscles that make up the low back. The first are called the quadratus...
Relieve Neck Pain and Back Pain Caused by...
p>For the millions of us that spend our days working at a computer, it's not at all unusual to experience chronic tension and pain in the upper back and neck areas. In this article, we'll talk about what muscles are getting overwhelmed by this repetitive stress, and what we can do to get out of pain and integrate the upper back with the rest of the body. The upper back and neck is an easy area to 'hunch up' and hold tension. The muscles there tend to volunteer themselves for all activities that the upper back needs strength for, like carrying groceries or a child, or reaching up for something on a shelf. They also tend to hunch up unnecessarily as we reach our arms forward to type on a keyboard, or...
The Non Surgical Hernia - A New Kind of Hernia...
Anthony's Story Aged 60, Anthony, who was working as a mowing contractor, decided in March 2008 that it was time to get fit again. He renewed his gym subscription and started back on weights. Shortly after trying to bench 220 lbs (100 kg) for the first time in 15 years, he developed a pain in his right groin, which was diagnosed as an inguinal hernia. Anthony's doctor booked him in for hernia repair surgery, which was to be carried out in September. While awaiting surgery, Anthony consulted a homeopath and osteopath. The osteopath gave Anthony simple exercises for strengthening his transverse abdominal muscles. Anthony stopped all other forms of exercise, gave up his mowing job, and avoided...
I love the T-bow, so much so that I bought 17 of them! They stack one on top of each other and take up surprisingly little space in my back bedroom. I'm only reminded of them when I need to change the bed. When the mood is upon me I drag them out and take them to my Pilates classes. They add interest and make normal Pilates exercises much more challenging. My classes love them and so do I. When not in use they stack neatly in a corner. But now there is a rival on the market - cue the spooky music - the WAVE has arrived! The WAVE is fairly similar in design, except that it is a slightly different shape. It is the brainchild of the US company called the Firm, whereas the T-Bow is designed and...
What Do I Look For In A Pilate's Studio,...
What do I look for in a Pilates studio? (and yes I own a Pilates Studio in Carlsbad, California). My Experience Would you consider a person who owns a Pilates studio to be good source about how to pick a Pilates studio? Yes, I’ve owned and operated California Pilates Center in Carlsbad, California since 2003. I’ve also owned a couple of Pilates Studios in different areas of Los Angeles and I’ve been a practitioner and Pilates Instructor for over 25 years. Well obviously I know something about the subject, but in addition to owning a studio in I’ve been to a lot of Pilates studios across the United States and Canada. I continue to visit different Pilates studios often, as a matter of fact I...
Healthy Weight Loss - 3 Ways to Enhance Your...
In today's society there are so many ways of becoming healthy and maintaining it. It excites me how many ways there are to live a healthy life. Three of these are by practicing meditation, yoga and pilates. People when they think of meditation think of some complicated process. It's nothing of the sort. The best and clearer way to explain meditation is its 'relaxing' in a quiet area where you can let all the stresses of your life and environment out of your system. It's a state of giving your mind and body a break from stress. Most people are so strung up and stressed out the whole day and over a long time not having effective stress relief methods can affect our health negatively. Meditation is one...
There are many exercises you can do to get fit and maintain your fitness level without equipment or having to go to a health club. Whether you are working out at home, in a hotel or in a park, here are some very simple exercises you can do to workout your whole body. Tone and build muscle with these resistance exercises. - Do squats from a standing position. You can even sit up and down from a chair if you are a beginner. - Lunges are split squats done with one leg in front of the other and will work different muscles than your regular squats. - Push ups can be done modified on the knees or from a full plank position. Beginners can do them from a waist-high counter or even from the wall. - Crunches...
Ways to Lose Weight Fast - 4 Easy Tips
So may tips to loose your weight if you will just follow some of the articles in the archives before you'll probably on your way to loosing 5 lbs more. Now here's another tricks to help you lose more. 1. Refresh your routine - No longer feeling the burn from your daily walk? when you do your exercise your muscle memory kicks in. how? When your doing your routine, and your doing it over and over again. You yourself feels that it's like nothing is burning anymore, actually there still is but the problem is your body is giving you signals that you are bored. Challenge your body and use up more fuel by giving different muscle groups a jolt. Mix it up: Do some laps in the pool or try some high intensity...
Below are some old, but stubborn exercise myths. Bust them for yourself, then share them with a friend. Myth 1: I can target my fat loss. Fact: Cardio exercise burns fat, and it burns fat all over. You may not initially lose fat from the places you want to, but you will experience fat loss if you do cardio exercise combined with eating fewer calories than you burn off. You can not will yourself to lose fat from a particular body part. Nor can you exercise one body part and experience fat loss from only that part. Runners do not have defined, slim legs with large, flabby arms just because they run on their legs. They burn fat from all over as they run. Their leg muscles develop, but the fat burning...
"Pain is an experience produced by a body and mind trying to interpret sensation and determine whether a threat is present." Neil Pearson, MSc (RHBS) BscPT, BA, BPHE, "Yoga for People in Pain" International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Vol 18 (2008) As a warning signal, pain is helpful. It usually indicates injury and encourages change to promote healing and prevent further harm. Unfortunately, pain messages can outlive their useful purpose and take on a life of their own. Fifty million Americans live with chronic pain and an additional 25 million have acute pain from an illness or injury according to Kathryn Weiner, PhD, the Director of the American Academy of Pain Management. More important than...
p>Shin splints are a common injury for both beginner and avid runners. However, those who play soccer, do aerobics or like to take a stroll in the park are just as likely to sustain this same type of injury. In this article I will address some of the common causes of shin pain as well as provide some prevention techniques. The Pain that You Can't Stretch Away Shin splints may be used to describe a lot of other lower leg problems, but it generally refers to a condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). Shin splints are caused by an inflammation of the tendons near the tibia, one of the long shin bones. Another possible cause is a pulling of the periosteum, which is a thin coating on bones...
Hemp Designs and Fashions - Is Hemp Fashion...
When you think of hemp, what do you think of? Most people instantly think of marijuana because they are somewhat related. The cannabis plant is the source for hemp, though don't get the wrong idea - you can't smoke hemp fashion! People also think of those hemp bracelets we would all make at camp in the summer time. But, there is much more to hemp than that! Hemp Fashion is Not Just a Hippie Fabric Hemp is not a hippy fabric, and it's not just all about loose fitting clothing for people taking yoga. Yes, there are a lot of great yoga clothes made out of hemp, but more and more clothing designers are putting this very versatile fabric to work in a number of different ways. Whether you are looking for...
The Truth About Bodybuilding Clothing And Apparel
Are you among those individuals who want to wear bodybuilding clothing and apparel and don't know where to begin? Well take a moment and think back to what it was like in high school years ago. Do you remember using the weight room if you participated in sporting events or taking gym class? Back then, there were no alternatives to wearing a pair of shorts and a tee shirt, such as the fashions of today in bodybuilding clothing and apparel. No one was searching for any particular type of style or brand of bodybuilding and fitness clothes, since they were not available at that time. Everyone looked the same in their cut off jeans and tee shirts, concisely; they wore what they found to be personally...
Bamboo Clothes - Sustainable, Organic,...
Three has never been much of a choice when it comes to buying eco friendly clothes. Traditionally, organic and green clothing has always been a little twee, many of it made from uncomfortable fibres such as hemp. Things have got slightly better in recent years and there is now quite a range or organic cotton clothing, such as organic t shirts. But cotton is no suitable to manufacture thicker types of clothing and products such as sweater's or towels. Thankfully, a sustainable and stylish natural fibre is available abundance in the shape of bamboo. Believe it or not, bamboo is one of the most flexible natural fibres and it has some amazing properties that make it ideal for clothing such as bamboo...
Top Ten Things to Do in Your PJ's
There is nothing more satisfying or refreshing as finishing a full day, eating a meal, and then settling down in your pajamas at night. We tend to love our loungewear regardless if it is women's pajamas, men's pajamas, or women's loungewear. Although some people are happy to settle down in just about anything, there is still something special about having a special set of clothes, pajamas, that entitle us to the freedom of doing whatever we want with comfort. The following is an inventive fun filled activity list of the top things to do in your pajamas. 1.) Sleep- Well this one seems obvious, but the truth is most people get well below the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night, so if you are one of...
Is Hemp Style in Style? It Sure is Making a...
Believe it or not, it isn't just dresses and colors that go in and out of style. Fabrics actually do as well. For a good part of the 70's, artificial, man-made fibers were all the rage, including the hemp style. People loved them because they offered bright, vivid colors, and did not require ironing. Soon, though, people realized that when they sweated in them, they started to smell bad, so they went back to natural fibers. Hemp Fabric has Been Around for Centuries Hemp style is the latest style, although it has been around for centuries. Hemp is one of the oldest fibers made into clothing and it has lasted because it is strong, soft, pliable, lasts a long time, washes well, and is also...
Back In Style - Hemp Designs
Believe it or not, it isn't just dresses and colors that go in and out of style. Fabrics actually do as well. For a good part of the 70's, artificial, man-made fibers were all the rage, including the hemp style. People loved them because they offered bright, vivid colors, and did not require ironing. Soon, though, people realized that when they sweated in them, they started to smell bad, so they went back to natural fibers. Hemp Fabric has Been Around for Centuries Hemp style is the latest style, although it has been around for centuries. Hemp is one of the oldest fibers made into clothing and it has lasted because it is strong, soft, pliable, lasts a long time, washes well, and is also...
To Be Successful, Get Beyond Polarized Thinking
I often write about personal growth and leadership themes from a philosophical point of view, so I thought it might be instructive to describe some of their underpinnings, as they clearly reflect life viewed through a very particular lens. To frame it as broadly as possible in the language of my own thinking, what shines through most clearly is decidedly of Eastern hue. The difference between East and West is primarily one of emphasis. Since I've set up a polarity here, let me elaborate on it. East vs West. Yielding vs. control. Being vs. doing. Having vs. getting. Process vs. goal. Bodymindspirit as one vs. body and mind and spirit as separate. It's simplistic, but a useful way to begin a dialog...
It remains somewhat a mysterious subject - that of hypnosis. We face a natural reluctance to learn more about the techniques used in the science, perhaps because of the general tendency to consider the possible negative repercussions from allowing another person to 'control' our mind. If letting another person take over another's mind is indeed the case, then some caution would certainly be warranted. But in regard to its main application in healing and psychotherapy, this is certainly not true. There are great advances in the understanding of the human mind and recognition of the need to bridge the gap between the subconscious and the conscious mind. There exists a need to educate people to...
Breathing exercises form the essence of yoga. The Sanskrit word for breath is "prana", which is also another word for energy. Energy pervades all life. Yoga philosophy says everyone is born with a certain number of breaths. Thus learning how to relax and breathe correctly is vital if you wish to extend the quality of your life. Proper breathing is an essential part of relaxation. In yoga you are encouraged to be aware of your breath and to take full, deep breaths throughout your practice. When you breathe this way you draw in more oxygen to your body. This helps to nourish your organs and as you exhale you activate the parasympathetic nervous system which allows you the feeling of rest. Pranayama...
How to Achieve Happiness - Six Simple Steps...
Do you ever wonder what the secret is to eternal joy and ever lasting happiness? If your life isn't quite how you desire it to be, would you like to know how to turn your life around and start to attract the people, the gifts and blessings you desire that you feel will make you feel more complete, vibrant and most of all happy? Does the idea of being in control of your life, having the tools, skills and knowledge to make a difference and be successful appeal to you? Or has life stabbed you in the back so many times you find it a struggle, nay totally impossible to believe your lot can change? In life there are many situations where you may not be able to change and turn things around. In yoga...
P90X - Get Results Fast With These Amazing...
You might have gone through many advertisements or must have actually used many weight loss or muscle building programs. Are you satisfied with your program? Did it show results? P90X exercise program is the best program that is systematic and has proven its worth every time. Many programs, which are easily available on the internet these days, confuse your body. Therefore, instead of making the maximum use of these, people tend to see irregular patterns in their body like irregular sleep, diet or appetite problems, routine change, lifestyle malfunctioning etc. P90X is highly organized. It includes the most effective exercises which show quick results. The best equipments and nutrition plan makes it...
Mistaking Our Identity
We all love to discover something that truly works for us. A career that offers a deep level of fulfillment, a hobby that shifts our perspective, or a spiritual practice that leads us into new aspects of consciousness - all of these offer us a means of expansion and growth. Sometimes we find just exactly what we need in our lives, a new tool through which we create greater balance, health, and happiness. The problem arises when we allow the solution, the tool that is working for us, to define us. Let's say we begin a yoga practice, which cures the chronic back pain we've been experiencing for years. We go around preaching to anyone who will listen about the joys and benefits of yoga. We go to...
Expanded, Back Pain Problems Fixed With A House...
The original article, Fix Your Back Pain With A house Brick, has generated more views and responses than anything I have done until now... and rightly so, it is truly amazing and helpful. Perhaps you can view the original article under Health & Fitness sub-category medicine. I chose to post it there because of the number of people who still cling to their faith in the medical profession. I wonder now, how much response I get from here in the alternative category. Naturally you don't need to use a house brick, that is really just to attract attention; there are easier alternatives, wood blocks, yoga blocks or even the latest copy of Harry Potter. Of course, many more of you will be more familiar...
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains While Running
I'm writing this article at the suggestion of one of our readers. She had suffered repeated ankle sprains. Her condition had deteriorated to the point where she would roll her ankle while walking. In addition to being very painful, her injury would repeatedly hinder her training plans. I too have ankles that are susceptible to sprains. I rolled my ankle two days ago while cooling down after a hard workout (just a second, let me take the ice off). Why does spraining an ankle once increase your susceptibility to future sprains? Depending upon the severity, an ankle sprain can damage muscles, ligaments and proprioceptors (PRO-pri-o-CEP-tors) specialized nerves that control your balance and sense of...
How to Win Your Ex Back & Save Your...
You have broken up with your ex but you still have feelings for him or her. You want to win your ex back but before you carry on, you have to find out whether your ex still loves you. Fortunately, there are many signs which show that your ex still wants to be with you again. Here are the top 3 signs: Sign 1: Apologizing for the breakup Did your ex apologize to you profusely for what had happened? If yes, that means that he or she has feelings for you. This is because you still mean something to your ex. If your ex does not love you anymore, he or she would not care about your feelings at all. Sign 2: Keeping in contact with you Are you still in contact with your ex? If your ex still calls you on the...
Learn More About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is often always misunderstood by many. Information and awareness drive would help people recognize CTS. Here are the common causes, risks associated with CTS and the different treatments available. Causes Like any other ailment, the cause of CTS can be attributed to many factors : 1. A congenital predisposition - the carpal tunnel is simply smaller for some individuals. 2. Wrist trauma or injury - sprain or fracture, over-activity of the pituitary gland, hypothyroidism, and, rheumatoid arthritis 3. Mechanical problems in the wrist joint 4. Work stress 5. Repeated use of vibrating hand tools 6. Fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause 7. Development of a cyst or...
Excessive Underarm Sweating - 3 Habitual Tips...
Excessive underarm sweating is a health condition that affects about 3% of the population. Most people who suffer from excessive underarm sweating also face the consequential problem of having a bad body odor. Embarrassment from having sweat stains all over your clothing coupled with a bad body odor certainly will make a person suffering from excessive underarm sweating drained with low self confidence. There are of course various ways to deal with excessive underarm sweating or excessive sweating in general. Some people will instantly shoot off to the nearest convenience stores looking for commercial deodorants and antiperspirants. There are also others who might want to use more natural and...
There are times when I feel like throwing the radio down the window. The shrill voice of the singer just gets to my nerves and gives me a splitting headache. Are these words true and have you ever experienced them yourself. Chances are that most of you might have found such occasions if you listen to FM song channels regularly, especially those channels where new singers are given a chance to prove their worth and to show of their singing capability to others in the hope that a music director hears him or her and employs them. The main reason behind this shrill voice is that they are holding the microphone too close to their mouth when singing the high scales. They have seen professional singers...
1. Heredity - some 60% of men and 30% to 40% of women have in their DNA a genetic predisposition for baldness. However, not everyone will lose their hair if they can avoid the external additional effects on their hair. 2. Disorders of blood flow - a continuous blood supply to the scalp is vital because blood brings oxygen, vitamins and minerals for the proper growth of hair. Among the factors that interfere with normal flow can be mental stress, head coverings, tight muscles in the back and neck problems and blocked veins. 3. Skin problems - long healthy hair will grow only is the scalp is healthy and clean. To stop hair loss you must keep the scalp free of excess fat, redness, inflammation and...
1. Heredity - some 60% of men and 30% to 40% of women have in their DNA a genetic predisposition for baldness. However, not everyone will lose their hair if they avoid the external additional effects on their hair. 2. Disorders of blood flow - a continuous blood supply to the scalp is vital because blood brings oxygen, vitamins and minerals for the proper growth of hair. Among the factors that interfere with normal flow can be mental stress, head coverings, tight muscles in the back and neck problems and blocked veins. 3. Skin problems - long healthy hair will grow only is the scalp is healthy and clean. To stop hair loss you must keep the scalp free of excess fat, redness, inflammation and sores...
Old Portuguese forts or professional yoga lessons? Crowded beaches or all on your own? Luxury hotels or palm thatched huts? Whatever you prefer, you will find a favorite beach in Goa. Calangute, Baga & Candolim - The family beaches in Goa At Calangute Beach there is room for the whole family, with 3 miles of pure entertainment. The younger ones can play beach volley while older people can relax in the shadows, while enjoying a Mango lassi, the sweet yoghurt-based drink with Mango. For those wanting to party on when the kids have been put to bed, there is Baga Beach in the north, where the beer flows freely along with western pop music around the small palm huts on the beach. For the more...
No matter who we are, we all have days when we just do not feel like exercising. The weather might be grey, you've had a busy day, or you might just be bored with your program. Whatever the reason, you just don't feel like it! It's on these days that we need that extra motivation. I've been exercising regularly for most of my life so I've had plenty of those days. To get me through, I've compiled a list of tactics to help motivate me. Read something inspiring! It could be a biography, quote, poem, or song. Use other people's experiences to give you that lift. Start a walking group! It's more social and you all get to feed off the motivation of each other. Think of exercise as a menu rather than a...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Women
Women are four times more likely to have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome than men and it usually strikes in their 40's or 50's. Unfortunately, there is no single test to diagnose or confirm the syndrome, however, it is important to know the symptoms and rule out other causes, especially if all your tests come back 'normal.' It is important to find a qualified physician who specializes in the syndrome or a Natural Medicine Doctor who can help you with any nutrient deficiencies in the body. Here are the symptoms: - pain in the neck or armpits - sore throat - joint pain or persistent muscle pain - memory loss or difficulty concentrating - lack of good sleep - extreme exhaustion lasting longer than 24 hours...
It is amazing how the physical environment can influence mood, perspective and attitude. My private practice is located inside a physician's office where I share space with several internists and pediatricians. When I first occupied the space four years ago, I tried my best to compensate for the clinical surroundings and lack of natural sunlight by softening things up a bit with a fresh coat of paint, colorful artwork, new carpet and a large, comfortable sofa with plenty of throw pillows. Despite my beautification efforts the absence of windows, artificial lighting and stale air leave me longing for the warmth of the sun and the feel of the earth beneath my feet. I have always been sensitive to my...
Your Pregnancy and Your Skin
Pregnancy and childbirth is regarded as the most momentous event among women. And the whole nine months is a time of unique experience and a meaningful journey. Changes like physical, emotional and physiological happens almost simultaneously to prepare expecting mothers to take on their new role - motherhood. Though body and skin changes are expected, it is always good to have perfect memories while being pregnant. Usual concern with pregnant women are morning sickness, a growing belly, linea negra (dark marks on the abdomen), and dark spots on the neck and underarms. Morning sickness usually ceases after two months' time, while the growing belly is there to stay for a couple of months more. That...
Three Ways to Put Fresh Spins on Old Marketing...
Are you struggling to find a new twist for old advertising or marketing campaigns? If you're a small business owner or a copywriter/coach/other creative professional, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Having to come up with new ideas for a long-term client (or even your own business) can be overwhelming. As much as you love those long-term clients or established products, because of their longevity, it gets harder and harder to come up with the next brilliant product. But never fear. Here are three ways to get those creative juices (and new ideas) flowing. 1. Study other ads. Flip through a magazine or turn on the television, except this time focus on the ads and not the content (I know, I...
Child obesity is a real problem in America. Over thirty percent of all children have a body mass rating that qualifies them for the biggest loser "Club Obese." We are raising a bunch of couch potatoes that spend too much time glued to a video game, computer, or television while stuffing their faces with super sized junk and genetically altered food. From a health perspective we are preparing them like lambs being fattened for slaughter. Fat kids most likely emulate the habits of their adult caretakers which is pretty obvious since nearly forty percent of all men and women in the United States are also obese. The real problem for children is the effects are much faster and more devastating at a...
Home Daycare Business Fitness Plan - Something...
The programs that some of the home daycare business owners use for their children activities are pretty much the same. So here's an idea, why not incorporate a fitness program in your home daycare business. It will add uniqueness to your child care business and you'll have a great selling point. Fitness is a word we just don't use for adults anymore but for children as well. Fitness in a home daycare business is a wise idea. Encouraging the kids about being fit is a good thing. Finding a place where you and the children can walk safely should be the first thing in your agenda. There are unlimited places to take the children for safe walks if you live in a family oriented neighborhood, because there...
Five Great Things to Do For Your Family
When it comes to doing things to make your family healthier, closer, and safer, you may not be certain where to start. After all, if your family tends to do their own thing, it can be hard to bring them all together. This is especially true in today's incredibly busy world-some of us don't even have time to get our whole family together for dinner once a week. But the following five things can help bring your family back together and improve their health and safety. 1. Declare a moratorium on takeout food. Eating fast food is not healthy in any way at all. Even sandwiches or salads from fast food places may not be as healthy as those made at home. It's too easy to decide to order pizza or Chinese...
Healthy Living
In today's world where we are bombarded with toxins wherever we go, through pollution, fast food or even passive smoking, we need to take a few hours out of the day to look after ourselves and our bodies. Even an hour a day can make wonderful changes to your well being and will leave you with energy and fresh and youthful appearance. Healthy living requires a few things to be followed in our daily schedule. So let's take a look at some of them. Breathe Many times people forget to breathe. Yes, breathing is an involuntary action controlled by the brain, but because of stress, over thinking, bad habits and bad posture we forget to breathe. Yoga stresses the importance of breathing through an ancient...