February 2009
45 posts
A Basic Overview of Chinese Medicine
There is an undeniable mystique that accompanies Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, a range of traditional medical and therapeutic practices developed in China over thousands of years. In fact, one of the earliest known compilations on Chinese medical practices dates back to 2698 B.C. To the uninformed, it is assumed that TCM is all about the use of exotic products such as bat excrement...
60% Of Adults Are Obese
More than 60 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, and obese persons are more likely to be ill than those who are not. Obesity presents challenges to physicians and patients and also has a negative impact on health status. Some patients who are obese may delay medical care because of concerns about disparagement by physicians and health care staff, or fear of being...
54 Ways To Lose Weight
54 Tips for Losing Weight
Try to add as many of these tips to your daily routine, and you will surely be well on the way to a slimmer, healthier you. We don’t get fat “overnight” – so you should expect it to take a certain amount of time to lose that weight again, but don’t give up! Persistence, Determination and Grit - They should be your watchwords. These tips work – if you stick to your...
50th Wedding anniversary
Jean looked through the window at the birds flying calmly in the sky and some dogs running on the beach. It was a nice day and she felt calm and content to be there, memories came back from her younger days: when she knew she loved John, the the weather conditions had been equal and she, as a modest girl with attractive face and long and bright hair, had been happy to pulled towards...
40 Day running program for 40 - 50 year olds
Everyday is designed for a 30 minute workout routine. So you will need a stopwatch or a watch. Follow this program just as it is planned out, make plans on working out 4 to 6 times per week, if you do not make at least 4 times in any given week you need to go back redo that week. But whatever you do, do not give up.
DAY #1 THROUGH DAY #3
#1) walk for 30 minutes
DAY #4 THROUGH DAY...
30 Seconds to Easy Self Hypnosis
There are many ways in which to induce a tranquil, relaxed state of mind, in which the body is still, and the conscious mind is simply placed aside for a while as the subconscious mind assumes a more dominant role, and allows the therapeutic cognitive processes which are innate in all of us to become active.
This state of mind, known as the hypnotic state is very simply created by;
- Focusing...
29 Off-The-Wall Reasons To Get In Better Shape
Establishing clear expectations while working out often can be the difference between success and failure. Too many people try to do too much and get frustrated. Instead of “lasering” in on a few great strategies, they try to do as many things as possible. As they say, “Jack of all trades, master of none” applies here.
To help renew your spirits of why proper diet and exercise is important for...
20 Signs that you may have a problem with booze
You know that you have got a problem with booze when:
1 before every party or social occasion your partner asks you “not to drink too much tonight”.
2 you feel that everyone in your company drinks too slowly or doesn’t know how to let their hair down and have a good time – like you.
3 you are having extra drinks when you go to the bar, because (see number 2).
4 you hate going to any social...
Bust Boredom with Kid Crafts
Have you ever heard those familiar words, “I’m bored,” coming from the mouth of your child? If so, then kid crafts are the answer. Provide the kids with craft materials and boredom will be a thing of the past. Read on for ideas about kid crafts.
Kid crafts essential materials include paper, crayons, safe scissors, and glue. Paper for kid crafts can include construction...
The Way to Wellness
How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you’ll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don’t feel like exercising?
While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn’t mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and...
Island Holidays: Salt Spray Getaways
There is just something about the ocean breeze and salt spray that makes a holiday on an island something you won’t soon forget. Because islands can be found in every ocean and near every continent, island holidays can vary widely. You can lay on a beach or watch whales, study botany or shop native craft stalls. It’s all up to you when you plan your island holidays.
North American...
Genuine Happiness Comes from Within
Life isn’t the sweetest candy. Sometimes, when I feel like the world is just too heavy, I look around and find people who continued to live fascinating and wonderful lives. And then thoughts come popping into my mind like bubbles from nowhere – “How did their life become so adorably sweet? How come they still can manage to laugh and play around despite a busy stressful life?” Then I pause and...
5000 Year Old Medical Secret Unearthed
When you get sick, you go to the doctor. And the doctor will, of course, prescribe medicines. You will go and buy medicines. You take them, and hopefully, you get well.
This is how the health profession goes on nowadays – a cycle of diagnosis and prescription.
If anyone were to give you herbs for medicine, you would probably say that that person was a quack.
But nowadays, studies are being...
enrol for a legal plan
Are you thinking of getting on the pre-paid bandwagon? Choosing a
particular enrolment method can be very important in determining the
benefits, costs and conditions of coverage of your legal plan.
A voluntary enrolment refers to a membership of a legal plan where people
“voluntarily” subscribe to a pre-paid legal service in response to a direct
email offer, during an employer’s open...
Choose an attorney
Throughout the course of your legal problems, you will have to make some
tough decisions – If you were involved in an accident then you have to
choose between bringing criminal damages or press with a plaintiff case, if
you have a small business and you were involved in a deal, then you have to
decide whether to sign it or let it pass. There is no clear-cut answer in
many of these dilemmas,...
Returning to the Simple Joys of Home and Hobby
In the past decades, many mothers have made the decision to pursue careers, but that trend seems to be changing. Home and hobby are calling to these women, who are willing to make financial and personal sacrifices in order to be the primary caregivers for their small children. Many women have returned to being keepers at home, and hobby skills can help them meet the financial challenges of being...
Holiday Crafts
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday! What a spiritual renewal to take a day to reflect over the past year about just how good God has been to you and your family, to give you harvest and shelter, health and hope. To get the most out of this joyous occasion, make some holiday crafts with your children. These days, Thanksgiving often gets squeezed out by Hallowe’en’s spooky...
Hobby Kit
If you are tired of the ho-hum of life and would like to branch out a little, maybe you should get a hobby kit. Many different hobbies have kits that can help a beginner learn about the hobby quickly and easily. It is not easy to teach yourself some hobbies, but with a hobby kit, you can learn from the kit.
For instance, if you have been wanting to learn how to do a needlecraft, such as cross...
Designs of houses
Many people are in the process of looking for the perfect retirement home. Our society is getting older and the nature of investments and savings accounts has many people making plans for retirement at a younger age than ever before. As people plan for retirement homes they often look towards recreation areas. There are many people that are acquiring property or small cabins to use for recreation...
Decorating ideas for a living room
In most homes there’s one main room that all family members seem to enjoy being in during the evening. Whether it’s to watch television, play a board game or simply to sit and catch up, the living room is often the most used room in the home. When you are considering decorating ideas for a living room think about the tone you want to create and also take into account what everyone in the family...
Decorated sugar cookies
Traditions are very special in my family. My sisters and I talk about special events that happened as we were growing up and our desires to recreate them for our children. My mother was a person that liked routine and this lead to having many rituals and traditions. Every week end we would have the same meal. Saturday evening we would have steak baked potatoes, garlic toast and a tossed salad. On...
daybed bedding sets
One of the most attractive and charming pieces of furniture you can have in a home is a daybed. It’s not only comfortable to sit on but it serves a dual purpose in that it can double as a bed when you’ve got company staying over. With all the different daybed bedding sets available there is sure to be one that fits into your home’s décor.
Every homeowner has their own unique sense of style....
custom harley davidson
I have always loved custom motorcycles. I like anything from the simplistic to the sublime. I like simple custom painted motorcycle jobs, racers, choppers, cruisers and hogs. Custom Harley Davidsons, however, are my favorite. I have dreamed of owning a custom Harley Davidson motorcycle ever since I was a boy. I think it started off with my uncle.
My uncle was a big motorcycle aficionados, and an...
cuba holidays
Back in the days before the US embargo, holidays in Cuba used to be all the rage. My grandfather used to go on and on about Cuba holidays. Although I enjoyed his stories, back when I was a kid I always assumed that he was exaggerating for effect. He would tell me about meeting kings of business and European royalty, movie stars and mobsters, all there to have a great time on an island paradise....
crystal light
When it comes to finding refreshment, it can be hard to know what to drink. I used to drink a lot of soda, and I never really realized what it was doing to my body. I know now that this is one of the worst things I could drink, so I have one only on a very rare occasion. Instead, I find other things that I can have that won’t add calories to my daily intake. Even fruit juice, which is much better...
criminal records search
Have you ever stopped to think about how violent our society is? Has it always been that way or do we just hear more about it because of the increase of media coverage world side? It seems that domestic violence and abuse are one the main things that is reported nightly on the news. I know that domestic violence has been around since the beginning of time, but is it on the rise? That is a question...
credit card comparison
Okay, here it goes; before you tear open that Visa or MasterCard pitch you just pulled from the mailbox, I want you to remember one important detail. The 0% APR on balance transfers only lasts for a year and it never applies to purchases. Therefore if you don’t have any balances to transfer, I would seriously consider ditching the card. Or better yet, flip it over and take a gander at the...
create birthday invitations
One of the greatest things about computers is that they allow us to do a number of things that were previously impossible without professional equipment. This is especially true in the realm of desktop publishing. Whether you decide to create a web page, record your own songs, or send out your own mass mailings via e-mail, you are taking advantage of technology that really empowers you in a way...
worlds finest chocolates
Winter fashion is not usually the most flattering or interesting clothing. The winter is the one time of year where human survival instincts seem to really trump the desire to look good. Don’t get me wrong, if you go to your typical Midwestern college campus, you can sometimes see sorority girls wearing short skirts in the most foul, icy weather imaginable, drunk out of their minds and...
winter dresses
Winter fashion is not usually the most flattering or interesting clothing. The winter is the one time of year where human survival instincts seem to really trump the desire to look good. Don’t get me wrong, if you go to your typical Midwestern college campus, you can sometimes see sorority girls wearing short skirts in the most foul, icy weather imaginable, drunk out of their minds and...
wide screen television
You know the day is drawing near. It was bound to come sooner or later. I’m referring to that spectacular moment when we’re all forced to convert to the wide screen television. Now some older folks may cling to the past and demand to keep their traditional “full screen” TV until the end of days, but I certainly wouldn’t recommend it. Especially since feature films are...
wicker baskets
Wicker baskets have many uses. You can find a plethora of reasons to invest in this kind of product. There are endless ideas for these traditional elements for the home and I’m going to share a bunch of them here. Keep in mind that there are many more ways to put wicker baskets to use. These ideas are in no way comprehensive.
Gift packaging can be a real chore, especially if you are combining a...
wholesale stuffed animals
My husband and I have a tendency to stretch ourselves too thin. We get overly involved in community and church activities to the point of feeling used. In our former parish we were lectors, Eucharistic ministers, on the parish council and the environment committee. When we ere asked to chair the fund raiser we agreed to do it for one year. We ended up heading it for five. When we relocated to a...
wholesale straw hats
Craft projects come in many shapes and forms. There are a ton of ideas that you can apply to a single object. When I accidentally ordered a lot of wholesale straw hats I decided that I would be better off putting the items to good use rather than returning them. Following are some great ideas for wholesale straw hats that you can use for just about any occasion.
Since I was about to host a tea...
wholesale glass bottles
Wholesale glass bottles come in many shapes and forms. You can find items of all different sizes and designs for your project. There are many reasons that this kind of product is sold in bulk and you are sure to find a lot that offers everything that you need for your project in wholesale glass bottles.
The type of item you will want to buy depends on the type of project that you have in mind....
party boat
I have always loved being on the water. Ever since I was a kid, I have been drawn to it. We used to live on a small Lake in Wisconsin, and boating was one of our biggest pastimes. Sometimes, I would get to go on serene morning rows with my father. Other times, a few of us would go fishing in the evening. My favorite adventure, however, was taking out the big party boat with all of my friends and...
Party Animal
We all know a party animal right? You may even have seen someone in a movie that reminds you of someone who is in your life now, or perhaps someone you used to know. This is the type of person who is a ton of fun in college or even in high school, but once you grow up and enter the real world, they can quickly become a bore. Even worse is the person who marries the party animal when they have...
party accessories
Organizing a party involves many aspects, ensuring that the party goes well and everyone enjoys themselves. In addition to the food and drinks, there are the party accessories to consider. Many parties are themed or are arranged for special occasions and the venue has to be decorated accordingly.
Never fear, help is at hand! There are several companies that specialize in supplying party...
paper lantern
I recently learned how to make a paper lantern. I have loved paper lanterns for a long time, but I only just figured out how to put together my first one. Practically every corner of my room is filled with a different Chinese paper lantern, but I am sure that I will find a shelf somewhere to stick the new one. It really is a beautiful piece of work, if I do say so myself. Making rice paper...
paper anniversary
April 14 is our paper anniversary in a few ways. It is, of course, our paper wedding anniversary. It is the day that we officially joined our fates together, but not the day that we became involved. It was also a paper anniversary even before that. April 14 was the day we chose to celebrate our relationship, even though we couldn’t remember exactly when we got together. It was rather...
Palm Desert Vacation
The Californian coast has some spectacular scenery and attractive beach resorts. A Palm Desert vacation offers the best in dining, sports, culture and shopping. Located in the Coachella Valley, the city is close to another popular tourist spot at Palm Springs. The area is well known for its many championship golf courses, fine tennis and water sports facilities. It’s also known for its...
palm coast
The state of Florida has much to offer and with the added bonus of sunshine all the year round. Palm Coast city is situated between Jacksonville and Orlando and it’s a good base for holidaymakers. There are lots of parks with sporting facilities and golf courses. Forest trails and tree-lined paths make it a very green city. The system of freshwater and salt water canals allows for boating in...
painted portraits
Though most people think that painted portraits are for those with a lot of disposable income, these are actually something that almost anyone can afford. These don’t have to be the detailed portraits that some have hanging in their homes of ancestors they never met or don‘t remember. They can be of your immediately family, or even of your pets. Though there are expensive ones, there are ones out...
paint by number
Have you ever noticed that things that you make fun of or dislike as a child have a way of haunting you in adulthood? I have had a number of experiences like this and I also use some of my sister’s dislikes to get back at her now that she is an adult. My family loves to play pranks on each other. I was the youngest in the family so more often than not the prank was either being pulled on me or...
paid online surveys
It seems that more people are spending more time online each day. The Internet has become not only a great resource for finding information, but with instant messaging and message boards, it’s also a fun way to pass the time. For someone who spends a few hours a week surfing the net, they may want to consider doing some paid online surveys as a way to make a few extra dollars or get some cool...