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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Charlie - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockThe hulking male patient towering in front of me would cause fear in most people, with his over six feet five inch frame splattered in tattoos. “I’ll watch Wendel for you, Miss Karen,” he said simply. “Yes, thank you, Charlie.” As a psychiatric nurse for the last twenty-five years, I was ...
Views: 1025 - Best and Affordable Cervical Spine Surgery in India - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaCervical Spine Surgery in India is the best option which provides the relief from the pressure on the spinal cord and also the very affordable surgery that can be easily afforded by each individual who is dealing with the pain from cervical disc disease. Cervical Spine Surgery in India is useful ...
Views: 1023 - Body mass index (BMI) inaccurate for determining health: Study - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBody mass index (BMI) is a measurement designed to determine if a person is healthy or not, but a UCLA-led study has found that relying on BMI is inaccurate. Some employers use BMI to determine how much an employee will cost them medical-wise, and some insurers will begin to charge individuals ...
Views: 1023 - 5 Easy Ways To Maintain Healthy Hearing - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from Karen SimpsonThere was a fascinating study done a couple of years ago that hypothesized that dementia and hearing loss could be related. It found the connect could be true and that lack of audio function may be contributing to the decline in adults with dementia symptoms. If there was anything that could ...
Views: 1022 - Drug Detox: A Brief Overview - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from qurrat khanDrug detox is the process of eliminating the toxins accumulated in the body due to the intake of drugs. Different kinds of drug detox treatments are available these days. Usually drug detox centers give simple medication to the patient. This keeps the patient to get away from the withdrawal, ...
Views: 1021 - Fibromyalgia and sleep disorders: Link between sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legs syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia is linked with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legs syndrome. Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences all-over pain and stiffness, from the joints to the muscles. Fibromyalgia can also lead to sleep disorders due to patients being unable to ...
Views: 1021 - Love & EQ--The "Geek" we all, eh, love... - by You know one...you might have one working for you... you may even be in love with one...or, maybe you is one...
Affectionately, we call them geeks, nerds or techies. Yet, any of us can fall into this category when we're stressed, spending too much time in our heads and particularly in the left ...
Views: 1021 - Do You Spend Your Life Floating On de Nile River? - by Do You Spend Your Life Floating On de Nile River? By Jan Tincher
Do you spend your life floating on *denial* river?
Do you deny you can do things? Do you THINK things are tough, so you don't do them?
*I can't do that.* *I can't use the computer.* *I can't take on that project.*
You feel ...
Views: 1019 - Over 40? Quit Your Job - Get A Life: Here's How! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Craig NathansonDid I get your attention? Good; that was the point. No one should have just a job after 40. Before 40, it is necessary to build your ego in the world. It is critical for self-development, self-esteem, and to get a sense of your place in the world. Naturally, it would be perfect to do the work ...
Views: 1018 - Coaching the vocation of mid-life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Craig NathansonCoaching the vocation of mid-life by Milt Bullard - Correspondent Posted on October 21, 2005 http://www.brentwoodpress.com/html/bwdhome.htm Since moving here last July, one thing Craig Nathanson has noticed is “the 10,000 people commuting out of Brentwood down Vasco Road to miserable jobs.” It ...
Views: 1017 - Heart disease and stroke risk dictated by profession in older workers, says new report - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHeart disease and stroke risk is dictated by profession in older workers, according to new findings. The study uncovered that those workers over the age of 45 in sales, office support, or other service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, compared to workers in ...
Views: 1017 - Living Life On Life's Terms - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from H. Les BrownOn last night's internet radio program, I interviewed rock musician and author, Steve Mayfield, about his new album and book, Afterlife Crisis. One of the principle themes (that became a song on his album) was that, even when we've gotten through the midlife transition, we still can't find a ...
Views: 1017 - Sitting on Success - by Taking a close look at the different “success formulas? I found that each differs only slightly from the others. Each “formula?represents the method/steps these individuals used to reach they’re goals. It would be my guess, they probably didn’t even have a formula when they started on their ...
Views: 1017 - The Music Inside - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Larry HochmanI work with a number of coaching clients who are building other aspects of their lives besides the ones they're used to. The usual stuff: network marketing businesses, coaching practices, traditional businesses, etc. Some of these amazing people have figured out they're in the wrong line of ...
Views: 1016 - Things you Need to Know about AARP Life Insurance - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from April LoveHaving a life insurance is one of the most feasible investments a person will have in his lifetime given the many benefits of such an indemnity. But sad to note that not all Americans are aware of the many advantages of having a life insurance, and only get to realize of its importance when it ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - EQ & Investments: Bull, Bear Or Human - by Markets are supposed to be rational, but with an economic system based on scarcity, how do investors behave with emotional intelligence? Experts in behavioral economics and emotional intelligence tell us we sell winners too soon and hold onto losers too long...
The ability to accept loss and ...
Views: 1015 - Hair Transplant What Is It And How Do They Work - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Astocare HealthcareHair Transplant What Is It And How Do They Work https://blog.astocare.com/hair-transplant-what-is-it-and-how-do-they-work.html Do you know that more than 50% of men and women experience loss of hair? Some significant reasons behind it are aging, medical conditions, and scalp trauma. The hair ...
Views: 1014 - More Time - by Time is the great equalizer for all of us. We all have 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week, yielding 168 hours per week. Take out 56 hours for sleep (we do spend about a third of our week dead) and we are down to 112 hours to achieve all the results we desire. We cannot save time (ever have any ...
Views: 1012 - The Void - by Most of us spend the first half of our lives getting busier and busier. There is so much to do! Get and education, establish a career, create a home, manage a family – by the time most women reach mid-life, we have not a moment to ourselves. We are busy meeting others’ expectations.
Keeping ...
Views: 1011 - Pros and Cons of Liquor Drinking - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Chris AlbertOK, so like anything in life, you will be presented with both pros and cons when it comes to liquor drinking. In the right atmosphere, with the right people and good drinks, especially if they are at a fair price, drinking can be a positive social experience, but we also know that if the drink ...
Views: 1008 - Resveratrol Important to Health - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Bruce BrownResveratrol is among the most potent antioxidants in existence. It has been shown to have a number of benefits for our health and wellness which includes blocking paralysis of your heart muscle, slowing blood clotting, controlling the development of plaque inside the brain along with arteries. ...
Views: 1008 - Seniors homes: Ideal living for adult couples - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from larne btulaMany people like to live an independent life but they have to accommodate with their children when they are retired from work and need assistance in their daily work. If you are one of such person then there is good news for you. Adult couples can lead an independent life where there is no ...
Views: 1006 - Attention OLD People of ALL Ages - by Do you feel old? Do you look old? Do you think old?
Every time I get together with certain friends, age is inevitably discussed. I cringe inwardly and get very busy going *Cancel, Cancel!* in my mind. This is some of what’s said.
“That’s what happens when you get old.? *“Especially at your ...
Views: 1004 - Xenophobia And You - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from H. Les Brown"Xenophobe: A person unduly fearful or contemptuous of that which is foreign, especially of strangers or foreign peoples" [Wikipedia]. Regardless of where you fall personal on the spectrum of political opinion, you have to be at least a little awestruck at the recent US presidential election. ...
Views: 1003 - Simplify Your Life: Say Goodbye To Shoulds - by Do you spend your day rushing from appointment to appointment without the time to appreciate the world around you? Do you go to bed at night fretting over all the things you did not accomplish and wishing there were more hours in the day? Do you wake up tired and weary, dreading yet another ...
Views: 1002 - Are you looking for cervical surgery in India??? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaIn this modern era, the character of the medical industry is planned to have unlocked the door for a healthy lifestyle. Despite the fact, the deduction of medical science supports existing in conquering above any variety of medical situations. As we know cervical is one of the parts of the ...
Views: 1001 - Turning Obligation into Celebration - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from H. Les BrownRemember Charles Dickens' opening lines to A Tale of Two Cities? "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." These words apply to more than just Paris before the French Revolution. Welcome to the holidays! If you're older than 5, these are the days that we genuinely love to hate. ...
Views: 1001 - Can Studying Emotional Intelligence Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnEmotional Intelligence is the study of “the wider range of qualities which enable people to excel – self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, empathy, etc.” (Daniel Goleman). Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to your ability to understand and manage your own feelings and those of others, ...
Views: 998 - Over 40? Make your passions Work for you! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2007 from Craig NathansonOver 40? Make your passions Work for you! February, 2007 By Craig Nathanson - The Vocational Coach™ Why is this important? Making your passions WORK for you is important because your happiness MATTERS and makes a difference in your life. Waking up to a day you really look forward to can make ...
Views: 996 - Overcoming Adversity - In The Dojo & Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jason armstrong“Don’t cry, don’t show your opponent you’re hurt. Don’t let him know he’s got the best of you,” my Karate Sensei would say. “Be tough, be strong! If he sees the tears swelling in your eyes, he will know you’re hurt.” These words are burned into my brain as a child and as a teacher now, they ...
Views: 996 - 14 Reasons- Why Health and Safety is Important? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from hanish kumar1. When one gets sick, it is not only a health problem but also a problem for the most intimate dimension of domestic living: the family balance. For those in charge of a family unit, the responsibility to protect the health of their loved ones is always in the first place. Yet very important ...
Views: 995 - 4 Therapeutic Remedies for the Elderly and Aged - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Rachelle WilberMany of the most common age-related medical issues can be completely avoided with preventative treatments and procedures. Here is a look at a few popular remedies that may help you deal with insomnia, arthritic pain, bowel discomfort, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a wide variety of other ...
Views: 995 - Recipes For Inner Peace, The Lifescale - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Warren RedmanOur third Recipe for Inner Peace is a unique set of ten questions. The Lifescale will help you to understand the balance you have now in your life between your positive and negative emotional energies – those things that cause satisfaction and frustration. Since I developed and began using the ...
Views: 995 - The Scariest Hallowe'en Ever - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from H. Les BrownSaturday was the first (and the biggest) costume party of the Halloween season around here. I went as the scariest thing I could think of: the New York Stock Exchange. Sadly, I didn't win the 'Scariest Costume' prize . . . I lost out to a store-bought devil. I'm not sure whether this particular ...
Views: 995 - How Deep Will Your Midlife Crisis Go? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from H. Les BrownI was determined not to have a midlife crisis. I had one. The scary part of it all was that the results lasted over a period of about 20 years. By 'results', I mean there were unresolved issues that hung on for that length of time. That's one of the most uncomfortable aspects of a midlife ...
Views: 994 - Caring for A Hospitalized Loved One - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Lauren Q HillI don’t think anybody likes staying in the hospital. Everyone I know would rather just get things done and get back home to their own bed. The problem isn’t always that they hate the hospital food or that the bed is uncomfortable, but simply that a hospital is typically way out of a person’s ...
Views: 993 - Out of High School And Lost? A Three-Step Road Map To Your Future - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Kelli SmithGraduating from high school can be a shock. After years of being told what to do by teachers, it's up to you to figure out what path you want to take now. With so many career options available, how do you know which path to follow? With the right roadmap, you--and your career--can head in the ...
Views: 992 - Parental Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamLeadership at home: this is about your children, not your politicians Question: There are tough times in our family due to tension between us, the parents, and our two teen aged kids. They are less and less obeying the house rules. How can we maintain their discipline? Answer: We can miss ...
Views: 992 - Cervical Surgery in India – The best and affordable spine surgery in India - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaThe people who are dealing with the pain in their back or neck they need to get their back or neck check-up thoroughly by the good Cervical Spine Surgeon. This can be easily done by availing of the best Cervical Spine Surgery in India. When it comes to Cervical Spine Surgery in India, the ...
Views: 990 - Purpose of Cervical Surgery in India - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaNowadays, Cervical Surgery in India becomes necessary procedure when a degenerative disease occurs. The place where the intervertebral discs shrink which cause a wearing down of the disc is known as degenerative disease. Due to the wearing down of the disc the disc herniation may occur, which is ...
Views: 990 - How To Nourish The Sandwich That Is You - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.The "Sandwich Generation" is a term that has now made it into the dictionary. It fits an increasing number of Boomer women whose reality includes being squeezed between the demands of growing children and the needs of aging parents. A study by AARP and the National Alliance for Care-giving ...
Views: 989 - Are you living an authentic life? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Craig NathansonHave you ever asked yourself if you are living the life you were meant to live? Have you ever asked yourself, as you pondered your life, is this all there is? These are great questions to ask when you reach forty and beyond. Who Needs an authentic life? If you are satisfied with the status quo ...
Views: 987 - The World As You Never Saw It - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from H. Les BrownWhen I was growing up, way back in the old days of black-and-white television (in the very early 1960's), the US Army produced a weekly half-hour program that they called The Big Picture, and it opened with a graphic depicting the globe. John Glenn had not yet taken his first manned orbital ride ...
Views: 987 - Cold Turkey is the Wrong Approach to the Alcohol Detox Process - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2019 from eric leaderCold turkey is the term used when an addict gives something up completely, instantly. With most addictions, quitting cold turkey is not recommended, especially for alcohol. Quitting a substance cold turkey in dangerous and extremely harmful to an individual’s health. If you try and quit using a ...
Views: 986 - Life Is Change (Stagnation Equals Death) - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from H. Les BrownWe humans have a morbid fascination with security. What's this all about? As you look more closely at how we define 'security' for ourselves, you can begin to learn what it is you really mean when you say that you're working to provide a secure future for your family. Doesn't it mean that you ...
Views: 986 - Why Men Get Lost In The Clouds - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from H. Les BrownJust before we moved from Connecticut to Delaware (where we now live), I was only about a month away from earning my instrument rating on my private pilot's license. From everything I've heard, the instrument rating is the most difficult rating for a private pilot to achieve. If I were to ...
Views: 986 - Don't Cry Wolf: Practicing Authentic Communication in Addressing your Health Needs - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Keesha MayesI ride public transportation, and it suits me just fine. My life is a bit slower than average but, I have no business rushing around in life anyway. Anyhow, one late morning, I decided to run some errands downtown. And on my way back home, the bus made a stop to pickup an elderly woman that was ...
Views: 985 - EQ & Investments: Bull, Bear Or Human - by What do you need to succeed?
One of the first things is commitment.
This is a true story about the commitment of a little boy.
It concerns a family of parents with a young girl of around 11 years old and a boy of around 9 years old.
The young girl was very, very ill, in fact she was ...
Views: 985 - I Got An Unmerited Gift. Interested In One Too? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Keith BrayBy definition, unmerited means undeserved, and the gift I was given, the gift of life recovery-was seemingly undeserved. Why me? The question has no answer that I understand. For a long period of time, my life was in decline, some periods slow, some much more rapid and obvious to others. I was ...
Views: 984 - Signs to recognize to seek therapy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe mental health of seniors is a pressing issue. This population is at risk for developing mental health issues and yet few resources are available to help people cope. Because seniors are often left alone – whether divorced or widowed – or are dealing with one or even numerous illnesses at ...
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