May 4th, 2008 by admin
Anger is an emotion that if left unmanaged or free to manifest itself in your life, will in one way or shorten your natural life.
Anger raises one blood pressure, causes endocrine hormones to flow freely through one’s system at time when they are unwanted, and changes our outlook in life to a straight negative.
Anger is the secret killer in our lives.
The Emotion of Anger
Anger is a dark cousin of the emotion fear, and is the most powerful emotion we posses, save that of love. Anger gives birth to the perception of hate, and feeds the emotion of revenge.
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April 25th, 2008 by admin
Fasting is a test of patience and willpower. It takes effort and determination both physically and mentally.
Implementing a training regime without due planning and consideration, during the fast, can be somewhat tricky (ok “regime” sounds a bit harsh, “plan” sounds less aggressive – happy
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For those of you who want to exercise during the month of Ramadan (Islamic month – in which Muslims fast), consider the information below before you undertake something which may have a detrimental result.
Is it good to exercise whilst fasting?
Very simply, yes!
Now the elaborated answer:
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April 22nd, 2008 by admin
The dangers of fast food come in two types. There are the obvious dangers posed by the high fat and calorie content of fast foods. There are also some hidden dangers rarely considered.
When a person is told that fast food is not good for them from a nutritional point of view, he is hardly surprised. The relationship between fast food and the almost epidemic obesity of the American population is a fairly well known fact. Still, the factors that make fast food so popular still seem to be powerful enough to make the majority of the population ignore the obvious risks of poor nutrition and weight problems. Fast food is easily available, relatively cheap, most people find it tasty and filling and it can be purchased fast.
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April 17th, 2008 by admin
Chubby kids might look cute. A little chubby is ok. Yet, too chubby is not good.
Obesity can lead your kids to some health problems. Some of them are diabetes and high blood pressure. Stress can also be caused by obesity. Obesity can also make them difficult to move their body.
That is why parents should do something either to avoid their kids from gaining too much weight or to help them lose weight so that they don’t have to suffer from obesity.
Here are some tips you can try:
• Healthy Food
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April 8th, 2008 by admin
Is being disease-free the same as being truly healthy? Some people seem to think so but let’s take a closer look.
A person can suffer from symptoms like migraine headaches, chronic constipation, one cold after another, digestive problems and feel tired most of the time and still get a clean bill of health from the doctor.
How is that possible? Within the accepted parameters of his profession and according to his training no disease or chronic problem is discernable.
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March 26th, 2008 by admin
With all the brilliance in the minds of men, how do we know that cancer has not fallen prey to the almighty dollar? It has become a problem that we must look at now, with all the medicine continuously coming into play. Now we have to examine the underlying motives for finding no cure to not only cancer,but a number of other illnesses that have plagued mankind for quite some time now
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February 29th, 2008 by admin
Most people have a general idea how many calories they consume when it comes to solid foods, although it is quite common to forget that when we drink, we are still consuming calories. Alcohol drinkers, especially wine drinkers, may be surprised at the calorie intake associate with wine. So how many calories are in wine?
The answer depends on your discernment. Most wines come in under the 100 calorie mark per glass. This is assuming that you are using the appropriate wine glasses. There are fewer calories in wine than most other alcoholic beverages. White Zinfandel and Sauvignon blanc come in at 80 calories per serving. Considering that one glass of wine per evening is good for cardiovascular health, this can be a reasonable compliment to an evening meal.
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February 16th, 2008 by admin
As a massage therapist, I often find myself critiquing the skills and abilities of other therapists that I visit. Technique, touch, atmosphere, comfortablilty, cleanliness, attitude, and service are all things that I closely analyze and as such I have come up with this short list of things to look for in a massage therapist.
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Top Five Things To Look For In A Massage Therapist
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February 16th, 2008 by admin
Imagine getting up in the morning on a beautiful day, looking into a mirror and getting the biggest shock of your life! Yes you guessed it right; I am talking about those ugly wrinkles which are synonymous with aging. Well, accept it or not, but wrinkles play havoc with the beauty and innocence of our faces. Those dirty wrinkles not just take away the beauty from one’s face; they also take away one’s happiness.
It is also equally important to understand the cause of wrinkles before we actually discuss the anti-wrinkle products available. Wrinkles are caused due to many factors; however, stress and prolonged exposure to the UVA and UVB rays of the sun are the major causes.
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February 10th, 2008 by admin
Trigger Finger is often categorized as a repetitive strain condition that results when a nodule or adhesion that has formed on the tendon of single or multiple fingers becomes stuck within the pulley system (Tendon sheath) of the affected finger. This condition may also be a result of an acute injury such as falling onto an outstretched hand, causing microtears in the tendon and the formation of scar tissue to develop on the affected tendon.
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