The Gift Only You Can Give

06.21.09 | 13 Comments

At Christmas time, many people are deciding on what gift to give that special someone. Whether it is a spouse, child, girlfriend boyfriend or just someone who s been there for you, it can be hard to decide. Of all the gifts that I have given over the years, two have stood out for people. This can be for any occasion throughout the year. One of them is to write down or type what you see in the other person. Why they make a difference in your life. Why they make a difference in other peoples lives. The talents and gifts that they have. The potential that you see in them. What you appreciate about them and why. I would then put this on special paper that reflected their personality. You can them either place it in an envelop or even frame it for them to hang on the wall as a reminder when they are...

A Brief History Of Breathing And Buteyko

05.02.09 | 10 Comments

The information in this article is from the research of Professor Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko, an eminent scientist and doctor still working in Moscow. His early study as a medical student was a project which involved measuring the breathing of fatally ill patients. His project was to measure their breathing as they approached death. This task, which seems like a ghoulish thing to ask a young man to do, gave Buteyko the direction for his life s work. His measurements showed that the closer the people got to death, the deeper their breathing became. It got to the point where Buteyko could predict with great accuracy the time of death, from days before or simply by measuring their breathing. It seemed odd to him at the time that the deep breathing he was seeing on deathbeds was identical to that...

How To Control Your Herpes Outbreaks

03.07.09 | 11 Comments

Herpes is a virus that affects the human nervous system, modifying the DNA of the nerve cells supplying the skin through which the virus entered. Most patients suffer from recurrences that may vary in frequency from once in a lifetime to several recurrences a year. The average rate of recurrences is about four times per year. Recurrences usually take about a week or so to heal. People living with herpes face a sad reality. There is no cure for the disease yet. Although encouraging research is progressing in the field, there is some sound advice that can be followed to control the relapse and frequency of outbreaks. Some of these factors that believed to cause herpes outbreaks are: - Excessive exposure to sunlight - Chocolate, nuts and poor diet - Lack of proper rest - Menstrual cycle - Emotional...

Effective Problem-solving Leads To Solutions

01.21.09 | 4 Comments

Problems are a part of life. They have accompanied us since birth, and will continue to do so until the twilight of our lives. But this is no reason to get upset. In fact, the thought that problems happen to absolutely everyone should come as a welcome relief. Problems are not the result of being a bad or good person. They happen to good and bad people alike. Sometimes, even despite of our best judgments and careful planning, problems still meet us in the most unexpected circumstances. Here are some tips to conquer your problems: Trace the root of the problem. The best way to start finding a solution to a problem is to try to figure out how the problem started in the first place. If you find yourself lost in the middle of the road, the chances are that you took a wrong turn somewhere along the...

Taking Action To Achieve Your Dreams

11.21.08 | 7 Comments

Contrary to the hype, you probably won t make millions of dollars overnight while wearing your pajamas. Many new home-based businesses fail primarily because of poor planning and management, bad execution, or because of no market for their product. According to the Small Business Administration SBA , an estimated 33 of small businesses fail within the first year, 50 fail within the second year and 60 to 70 will fail within their first five years of operation. But don t let those facts scare you. There are thousands of home-based success stories. The difference between success and failure in business is careful monitoring, planning, and management. With some business savvy, a good product, and some clever marketing, anyone can make a living by working from home. Here are some specific action steps...