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Dr. Maher’s “ Five Steps to the 100 Year Health Span”, Part III of III

Step 4: Maintain the “ Hormones of Youth” Recall that in step 3 we said that the Neuro-Endocrine Theory of Aging tells us that we age because some hormones get lower and some get higher. As anyone over forty can tell the ones that get lower with age must be the “hormones of youth”! The hormones of youth are by and large anabolic hormones. That means hormones that build us up. There are two kin. . .

EMOTIONAL ENERGY POLLUTION

We are marvelous, sentient beings; which means we are feeling beings. Whenever we come together one on one or in group, our energy bodies come together. The energy body is also called the etheric-spiritual body or aura. Our natural inclination is to connect and exchange energy - - no matter the subject matter or quality of the exchange. When we leave each other’s presence, we also leave some of. . .

5 ways to zap procrastination!

To: Dear Internet How many of us rush around doing things at the last minute? How many times have we mentioned something that we felt we ought to do and said "yes, I'll get round to it" - but "it" never happens. Procrastination means to "defer action" and is a great delaying tactic - but it rarely serves us well,unless we know what's behind it and what to do about it. Procrastination isn't on. . .

Solitary Confinement -- for Life!

Sixty-five year old Arthur Jones served a self-imposed life sentence - in his own home. Arthur lived in a high crime neighborhood, so he built iron cages around his outside doors and installed bars on all the windows. No one could find it easy to break in to Arthur's house! I met Arthur a few years ago, although you would hardly call our interaction meeting. When I arrived to deliver his mea. . .

The Test

The Test Helaine Iris © 2002 “The family…that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to”. Dodie Smith As I reflect on the week I spent with my family celebrating the holiday season I am awed and humbled by the precarious balance of emotions when family comes together. I was looking forward to my parents, children and extended family ga. . .

Stretch Your Eldercare Dollars

Many elders fear outliving their retirement nestegg, so we put together a few of our best dollar-saving tips to help. Select the lowest level of care possible Many Assisted Living offer graduated levels of care. They may be able to meet your elder's needs with something less than 24-hour-a-day care. Among other services, they can provide · medication reminders, · transfers from bed to wheelc. . .

SENILITY

Senility is an altered state of consciousness that feels like total misery. In senility a person feels helpless, hopeless, devastated. It is a condition where all past trauma (intra-uterine, infancy, childhood, from the whole of our life, lives) comes up to the surface of our being simultaneously. It is a time of extreme depression, heaviness, and darkness. All of our unaddressed issues, ta. . .

The Gift Is The Path Itself

The Gift Is The Path Itself Helaine Iris © 2002 “The miracle of love comes to you in the presence of the uninterpreted moment. If you are mentally somewhere else, you miss real life.” —Byron Katie “You have one year to live”. For a good part of my life I have wondered, with a fair degree of anxiety, if someone, someday would utter these terrifying words to me. In my gloomy nightmare it’s be. . .

Elderly Drivers: Stop or Go?

Without so much as a tap on the brakes, my aunt whizzed through another stop sign. "What are you doing?" I shrieked. "That was a stop sign." "Oh," she replied rather offhandedly, "they just put those there so you'll look before you go into an intersection." That was the day I stopped riding with my aunt but not the day she stopped driving. From then on, I had visions of an enormous pink Chevy l. . .

How to Make 3 Wonderfully Easy Winter Skin Toners

Cold weather is on its way and the winter season is just around the corner. What does this mean to your skin? Cold weather can be damaging to your skin. If your face is not properly protected, it can dry out, crack, and wrinkle! It is imperative to have a good moisturizer. But do we need a toner too? For years I concentrated on cleansers and moisturizers, neglecting toners. The only time a tone. . .

“It’s a Great Day to Die!”

Wow, what a crazy thing to say during the most sacred and holy time of the year! Yes, it is—especially since this famous cry of freedom was uttered by Crazy Horse, the Sioux chief who defeated Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Why talk about death at the time of year when people are most focused on eternal life? What better time! Isn’t this season of rebirth the best time to celebrate a. . .

It’s Never Too Late to Say I Love You

Whew! I just barely survived a workshop in Sedona, Arizona, with only a fragment of my old sense of self in tact—and that hanging by a thread. I was grateful for what I learned from the seminar leader Lester Levenson and for the positive changes I made. But I left the human potential seminar filled with sadness, frustration and regret. During the conference, many people, especially men, expres. . .

I Am a Grinch

That's the Christmas spirit By David Leonhardt Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. You know, just like Wilson and everybody else wishes people each year. Yesterday I was checking my calendar. "Holy smokes! It's almost Christmas. I better check to see if Uncle Albert found a way to keep the Christmas spirit al. . .

How to Reduce Your Stress this Christmas

In theory Christmas is a time that is filled with joy and celebration. A joyous holiday when you get together with loved ones and catch up, exchange gifts and generally have a good time. Unfortunately in practice it can be a time of great stress and unhappiness. There is so much to do and so much to organise. And sometimes getting together with your extended family can be uncomfortable and e. . .

Be a Change Master!

Internet The person who masters change, masters happiness. The best way to thrive in today’s ever-fluid, volatile world, is to become a master of change. A “Change Master” not only welcomes, invites and celebrates the flux of constantly evolving life, but also consciously drives and directs these rhythms. When you live “smart,” you drive change. You don’t have to let change drive you. When you . . .

5 Strategies For Lasting Change

5 Strategies for Lasting Change Helaine Iris © 2004 “Be the change you wish to see.” Mahatma Gandhi In the last issue of Along The Purpose Path I told the story of a client who’s been working to make a change in her life. She wants to grow her business while at the same time, decrease her stress level and increase how much she enjoys herself. She’s not alone. My client’s breakthrough began when. . .

Survival Guide for the Holidays

How to Have the Most Fun Possible with Your Family! Does your father act like an attorney, interrogating you as if you were a defendant on the witness stand? Is your mother-in-law the master of the subtle put down? Are you the roasted turkey they carved up for dinner? You love your family—yet dread the holidays because you know that, following the usual holiday debacle, the main thing you’ll b. . .

Overcoming Loneliness this Christmas

Christmas is one of those times when the social norm is to get together with our families even if you never see them during the year. For those people who are isolated from their families, or do not have a family, it can be a time of great loneliness and even depression. The day can remind us of what we do not have in our lives. Even if this does not bother us at any other time of the year,. . .

Amazon Tribe Communicates through Heart Sounds

Internet “Talking” like Dolphins and Whales In what might be compared to the telepathic, holographic language dolphins and whales use, a tribe of aborigines has been discovered in South America who communicate in a similar way. These indigenous peoples "talk" to each other using heart sounds that transmit exact images and experiences directly to the other person. Rather than using symbols, such. . .

Love Magic: How to Attract Your Perfect Partner for Passion, Profession or Play

Internet The Myths that Keep Us from Love Are society’s relationship myths causing you to give up on love or settle for less than what you want? Most of the people who taught us about love are people who don’t let themselves be loved. Hello? What’s wrong with this picture? A little wacky, yes? Yes! In truth, is there any good reason to withhold love from yourself? The accurate answer is “No!”. . .

How to be a Miracle Maker!

Internet Create the Love, Money, Body & Spirit You Want! Here’s a fascinating secret about miracles: You can’t necessarily always place an order for magic at will, but you can deliberately create the conditions—environment, atmosphere and attitude—that make miracles a thousand times more likely to occur. Want to know how you can create a miracle-friendly world? By taking these practical steps, . . .

Call of the Wild

Internet A Fresh Paradigm for Living in Peace, Prosperity and Purpose When a feather falls at your feet, it means you are to travel on wings of curiosity. Don’t be afraid of strange lands or a language you don’t understand. The feather means freedom. Why else do you think the bird gave it to you? –Nancy Wood, Poet, on Native American Wisdom You come upon a snake in your path while ambling thro. . .

From Striving To Thriving

From Striving To Thriving Helaine Iris © 2003 “The difference between what we do, and what we are capable of doing, would solve most of the world’s problems.” Mahatma Gandhi A few months ago I wrote an article about a client of mine who’s been struggling to grow her business to the next level. She’s an extremely talented and creative professional with a potential gold mine of a business. . . .

Having It All: Why Some People Make the Leap—and Others Don’t

Internet We are each beings of light. Within that light are all the colors of the rainbow—all the aspects of God and humanity—all the power of our natural spiritual abilities. Why do some of us open to the full spectrum of our magnificence and power? Why do most of us continue to see only black and white? My Dad was colorblind his whole life. He was a "good" man—faithful husband, dutiful father. . .

Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Attract What You Want in Life

Internet “The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.” —Rumi You can’t fool Mother Nature. But she sure can fool you. What a beauty she is—wowing us with her spacious skies and purple mountains majesty, and taunting us with her tantalizing tapestries of flora, fauna and frolicking creatures. From the spine-tingling glacial lakes of Alaska to the heart-warming mystical canyons of Arizona, I’ve e. . .

The Secret System For Getting Completely Out of Debt and Reaching Financial Independence on Your Pre

"The Secret System For Getting Completely Out of Debt and Reaching Financial Independence on Your Present Income, in 3 Easy Steps" Copyright 2003 by Henri Schauffler All families and home biz owners have to think about debt, finances, bills and income almost every day. There is no reason to be overwhelmed by something that can actually be CHANGED. How? This article will show you how to: * Elim. . .

Endings Are Beautiful Too

Endings Are Beautiful Too Helaine Iris © 2003 “To be able to look at change as an opportunity to grow--that is the secret to being happy.” Joan Lunden As I stepped outside this morning for my daily power walk the brisk October air braced my cheeks. The deep, fragrant aromas of wood smoke and dying leaves; autumn in New England filled me with an unexpected joy and appreciation for the season. I . . .

How To Use Ezine Articles To Promote Any Product, Service, or Affiliate Program You Choose, in 5 Eas

How To Use Ezine Articles To Promote Any Product, Service, or Affiliate Program You Choose, in 5 Easy Steps By Henri G. Schauffler Do you have a great affiliate program or website all ready to go, waiting for the customers to come? Are your family and friends getting anxious, waiting for your new project to start breaking through? Then be sure to print out this article and follow the step by s. . .

Dolphins and Whales: Gateways to Healing

Internet Our Kindred Spirits of the Sea One lazy late summer afternoon, lying on the deck of a small boat, I found myself staring into the eye of a giant Humpback whale who had surfaced only a few feet away. More and more often in the last twenty years around the world, whales and dolphins have been initiating contact with humans. This intimate contact catapulted me into a dramatic embrace of . . .

The Practical Power of the Shaman

Internet The Spirit of Shamanism Brings Harmony and Magic into Everyday Life Shamanism is a very practical spirituality. A modern-day shaman could live next door to you and the only clues you might have are that they get along well with people and animals and have a green thumb with plants. Also, shamans have a knack for putting people at ease and for saying and doing the right thing at the rig. . .

You Never Know

You Never Know Helaine Iris © 2003 “Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is.” Will Rogers I was following my usual morning routine. Wake up, brush my teeth and sleepily stumble down the stairs to my office to check my email. I often wake up looking forward to the day and excited to see what has transpired in my world while I was asleep. Sitting at my desk scanning through my typic. . .

Crop Circles: Natural Portals to Freedom

Internet Release Trauma, Drama and Karma Crop circles are natural emotional and physical stargates—doorways to spiritual awakening, according to researchers from around the globe. In the United States, experiments conducted by Keith Varnum of "The Dream Workshops" have shown these elegant markings in crops provoke deep emotional memories in people of who they really are. Mr. Varnum has discover. . .

How Healthy is Your School?

In this issue... What to LOOK for at your child's school? Be a Safety Detective! Trouble with Super Soaps! 5 Tips on Being PROACTIVE in schools! Would you like to advertise your business in my newsletter? Be a Safety Detective! Cleaning Products ~ If the words, WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION appear on a cleaning product then it has poisonous ingredients in it. (The 'skull & crossb. . .

How to Ride the Winds of Change

[FNAME} We humans can learn a lot from animals. Our frisky wild friends are smart. They are natural Change Riders. That’s why many species have been around this earth for millions of years. They go with the current, instead of against it. In fact, they’ve learned to anticipate life’s changes and prepare for the inevitable with grace and ease. Why Wait? Many species of animals exhibit pre-adapti. . .

No Happiness Without Patience

No Happiness Without Patience Instant gratification is not the recipe for happiness By David Leonhardt I'm searching for modern happiness. The old-fashioned kind takes just too long. That happiness requires patience and I don't want to wait. I want upgraded happiness. I want release 4.02, the "new and improved" version. This is the 21st century and I demand instant gratification. Once upon . . .

What’s in Your Blind Spot?

We frantically search for our “lost” keys that are lying in plain sight on the kitchen counter. We don’t we see the keys. Why not? Because we already decided “the keys are not there.” And once we make that decision, we create a blind spot in our awareness. The result is that we don’t see the keys where we don’t expect them to be. If we miss seeing keys out in the open because we decide the key. . .

A Bad Hairdresser Day

A Bad Hairdresser Day By David Leonhardt "Hey everybody!" Hairdresser Lady called out. "It's The Happy Guy." "Don't try buttering me up, Hairdresser Lady," I warned. "It's not going to work." "What's not going to work?" she demanded. "You can't cover up your gross incompetence with a 'Hey everybody' cheer." "Gross incompetence?" "That's right. Just look at my head. Go ahead, take a real c. . .

Three Inspirations for Happiness

Three Inspirations for Happiness By David Leonhardt The following three inspirations were adapted from A Daily Dose of Happiness, and they represent three key ways to increase our happiness. 1. FORGIVING FOR HAPPINESS We like to think we are better than our friends below us in the food chain, such as the octopus and the snail. After all, we have love. We feel happiness. We have empathy. We . . .

The Art Of Wallpapering

================================ The Art Of Wallpapering- Tips & Techniques Vol. 6- April 23,2003 - The advantages of wallpaper Publisher:John J.Aufiero Jr. (c) 2003 The Art Of Wallpapering http://www.paperhangit.com ================================= Hello, In this issue we will talk about the advantages of wallpaper. Why should you wallpaper ? People ask me this question all the time.They . . .

Forgotten your new year's resolutions already? - how to get back on track

How quickly we forget. We are only a few weeks into the New Year, how many of you have forgotten that you even made any New Year resolutions. Why is that we start the New Year off determined that this is the year to get our lives together? This year I'm going to eat better, loose weight, go to the Gym, give up drinking or whatever. We start with so much enthusiasm and determination. But s. . .

Red Rock Lesson

Red Rock Lesson Helaine Iris © 2002 “Courage, contrary to popular belief, is not the absence of fear. Courage is the wisdom to act in spite of fear.” —John-Roger and Peter McWilliams As part of my personal journey and commitment to live a fulfilled life I embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to deepen my self-understanding and to seek answers to questions I was having about my life. I traveled t. . .

Roadblocks To Wellness

Have you noticed that as we live in the 21st century, health and wellness is becoming the 'in' thing. Ever wondered why, with the heightened awareness of being healthy, 1 out of 2 Americans are overweight, and 1 out of 3 are obese. In fact, 1 out of 5 children are obese. If we are all eating 99% fat free food, why are more than 60% of the western world either obese or overweight? There seems. . .

The truth about Smokers 'Concentration Con'

word count: 377 character width: 60 resource box: 3 lines + web link to QuitSmokingWithNLP.com ================================ " The truth about Smokers 'Concentration Con' " - by Neil Stelling B.Sc, MBA © DigiLectual Inc. 2004 http://www.QuitSmokingWithNLP.com/concen ============================== Smokers make many excuses for not quitting. One of them is the 'concentration con'. How many . . .

Is Your Pet Malnourished?

Americans are more concerned about health than ever before, so we should also have an equal amount of concern for our pets ... particularly with regard to the ingredients in their food. We would want the ingredients in our pets' food to be acceptable for human consumption. After all, If byproducts are not tolerated in our food, why should they be tolerated in our pets' food? We're also s. . .

Keys To A Great Diet

Are you confused about how to lose weight the healthy way? Have you tried all the fad diets on the market and still are frustrated about weight loss? Do you know just how much protein is enough? Are you confused about carbs? Are you wondering why the weight won't stay off? Just what is a healthy diet? There are many aspects to a healthy weight loss program, and to help you sift through f. . .

You Can Do Business on the Internet 201

If you read my 101 course, you now have a website and you have begun basic promotion. It is time to increase the traffic flow! Now is the time to increase links to your site. This serves you two purposes. Number one is the obvious, the more links, the more ways for people to find your site. Number two, the more links, the higher your search engine rankings! The first step is to take a t. . .

A Recipe For Friendship

What determines friendship? What ingredients are necessary for a true friendship to hold forth? Is it someone who calls you on the phone a few times a week? Or someone who goes for morning runs with you? How about someone you share a meal with once a week or go to church with on Sundays? Is it someone who listens to you, cries with you, laughs with you? Or is it someone who goes shopping with y. . .

Top 10 Qualities To Look For In An Online Pharmacy

As you may have noted, there are thousands or even hundreds of thousands of websites selling pharmaceutical products or drugs. These are called ONLINE PHARMACIES or PHARMACIES ONLINE. Can they be trusted? Are they safe? Yes, in many cases but only if you are careful and exercise your due diligence: this is all the more necessary since the consequences of cheating with pharmaceutical produ. . .

Let's concentrate on personal development!

These days, watching TV, listening to the radio, reading newspapers or internet news is real torture: nothing but sickening scenes, a horrible litany of killings, bombings, murder, rape... It's no use dwelling on the "reasons" or justification put forward by those who perpetrate such deeds. However, one thing is obvious: at the root of all conflicts, there is manipulation by so-called "lea. . .

Helping Others When You Need Help

(Excerpted from the e-book The Heart and Soul of Being Therapeutic: Seven Keys for Getting Thru to Your Clients in Healing Environments by Phillip Mountrose and Jane Mountrose, http://www.gettingthru.org/btherapy.htm) For those of us who do help others, an uncomfortable question inevitably arises: how can I help someone else when. . .

Volunteer and Take Your Dog with You

The secret of not-for-profit agencies is that there is great benefit to the benefactor. It should not be a secret. You’ve probably learned that the key to a miserable life is to focus on yourself alone. For the doldrums, for the blahs, a lack of purpose or refinding the breadcrumb trail, try volunteering. As a fundraiser, I learned firsthand it isn’t just “buzz” that it changes people’s li. . .

The Hope Of A Single Crocus

The Hope Of A Single Crocus Helaine Iris ©2003 Finally, I was able to see my lawn. After an unusually long, and cold winter it emerged from the snow, dead and brown, yet ready to receive the warmth of the sun and the promise of spring. I flew out my back door with my rake in hand. I couldn’t wait to begin scratching up the lifeless grass from last year and remove the soggy and decaying leaves.. . .

Positive Mental Attitude

Look at this glass on the table in front of you. Is it half-full or is it half-empty? Now, do you realize that it is entirely for you to decide what the answer to this question is going to be. The choice is yours. So, the very same reality can be seen in totally opposite ways: in a positive way, and in a negative way. And there is always a positive side to any thing, any situation, any e. . .

Overweight? What is Your Healthy Body Weight?

***ATTENTION EZINE EDITORS/WEBMASTERS*** Please feel free to use this article (unchanged) with the contents, copyright, URL, links and reference box left intact and working. by Kim Beardsmore (c) 2004 Everywhere we look in the western world we are inundated with pictures, images, icons and inferences of the 'perfect' female shape! The truth is that many of these images are altered or enhanc. . .

Diet Soda Drinkers: Are You Dehydrated?

***Attention Ezine Publishers/Web Owners*** You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. WOULD YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE DEHYDRATED? by Kim Beardsmore (c) 2004 How do you know if you are getting enough water each day? This is a really important question because . . .

Food That Protects You From Cancer, Heart Disease and Osteoporosis!

(c) Kim Beardsmore The humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. This nutritional powerhouse has stayed under wraps for too long. Apart from being the only vegetable protein with all 22 amino acids essential for our health and well being, the humble soybean has many other virtues...including an excellent foundation for fast, safe weight loss program. According to Dr David Heber in "T. . .

Sorry, No Customer Service After 4:00 P.M.

Sorry, No Customer Service After 4:00 P.M.r By David Leonhardt A few months ago, I wrote about ingenious styles of customer service that every business should know about, mostly because their employees were inflicting them on their customers. For instance, I warned about "in your face customer service" and "run for cover customer service", two equally effective opposites...like pouring too mu. . .

Kissing for Fun and Profit

Kissing for Fun and Profitr (OK, just for fun)r By David Leonhardt Every now and then a quarrel breaks out down at the barber shop, lines are drawn, challenges leveled and, with any luck, somebody walks out with very few blood stains. All over a seemingly innocent discussion: What is the greatest sport ever? Some say "football". Some say "baseball". Canadians say "hockey". The rest of th. . .

11 Questions To Kickstart Your Dream

What's your dream? Want to give your vision a jumpstart? Write down your goals and use these questions to speed up delivery of your dream. 1. What's your highest priority this lifetime? What's most important for you to experience, explore or embrace this time around? Until you answer this question, your life goals will be off purpose. Unaligned with your inner passion, your intentions will lack. . .

So You Want to Start a Home Daycare

So You Want to Start a Home Daycarer By David Leonhardt I hang out with the other mommies. No, I am not a "Mister Mom" or a "Househusband". I do have one enviable situation, though. I work from home and I have the flexibility to say, "This morning I am going to spend with my daughters. I can play with them. I can sing with them. I can laugh with them. I can clean up their ice cream tha. . .

Priorities: Don't Dry Your Dishes

Priorities: Don't Dry Your Dishes r By David Leonhardt Do your dishes really need to be dried, or could you just let the water evaporate? If you spend just 5 minutes per meal drying dishes, that equals a quarter of an hour per day, or 91 hours each year. Imagine spending almost four days in a row standing at the sink drying dishes. No eating. No sleeping. No bathroom breaks. Just drying. . .

Just Say NO to an 1800 Diabetic Diet

Please feel free to publish the article (at the end of this e- mail) including the resource box in any opt-in publication or on your website. Just Say NO to an 1800 Diabetic Diet It’s been a year, and 85 blubbery pounds less, since I was diagnosed with diabetes Type2. The news was especially scary because my mother died of diabetic complications 3 years after diagnosis- the SAME AGE AS ME! EEE. . .

Customers Don't Always Connect Where They Live

Customers Don't Always Connect Where They Liver By David Leonhardt Pop Quiz: You have an international website and you want to do business in Canada. But you want to make sure your website delivers top performance to your Canadian customers: speed, accessibility, as well as proper functioning of digital certificates, forms, password protections, shopping carts and more. In which of the foll. . .

Smelling the Roses: Better Living Through Savoring

(c) Maureen Killoran, 2004 “Stop and smell the roses,” people often say. Then they smile ruefully, because everybody knows there isn’t enough TIME to stop or, as my daughter says, to “chill.” This is the Conventional Wisdom – and I’m here to tell you that the CW is simply WRONG. Researchers in Positive Psychology find that people actually get more done if they take time out to SAVOR their . . .

The high costs of anger In the workplace

Leroy was a superstar in the Real Estate business, producing three times the monthly business of his nearest coworker. He was a driven, highly competitive young man who saw his manager as getting in the way of even higher production. Tension turned to irritability. Yelling and shouting followed. On the day he was fired, he shoved his manager in front of alarmed coworkers who reported his be. . .

Who Are You?

Who Are You? Helaine Iris © 2004 Last Thursday was a remarkable day. My 18-year-old daughter, who is just about to graduate from her alternative high school, had to present her academic portfolio as a requirement of graduation. Her charge was to demonstrate mastery in several different learning realms to a roundtable of teachers, parents, and members of the community. Not an easy task. She pre. . .

How to Curb Those Carbohydrate Cravings!

by Kim Beardsmore (c) June 12, 2004 As a weight loss mentor it never ceases to amaze me how people inadvertently set themselves up for a huge snack attack mid afternoon. For many, the set up is so complete that it is almost impossible to control! The result is that people think they are weak-willed and lacking in discipline. Often the answer has little to do with character or determination. . . .

Beginnings Aren't As Complicated As They Seem

(c) Maureen Killoran, 2004 Beginnings are seldom as complicated as they seem. You know what I mean by “complicated – the dates and the duties and the things-to-beremembered, the stuff that piles onto your plate with a new project or obligation. Whether it’s an urgent justice issue, a medical diagnosis forcing a changed lifestyle, or the work of starting a new job, the message is that a whole. . .

TEN TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR PERFECT WEDDING VOWS.

(c) M. Maureen Killoran, 2004 1. Start with a nice clean piece of paper (lavender is good, but any kind will work). Down the left side of the page, write the numbers 1-10. Now – without stopping to think about it, fill in this page! Write down the first 10 things that come to mind in response to this sentence: “I love (my partner’s name) because . . . “ Set this piece of paper aside. 2. N. . .

How to Have Great Looking Skin

by Kim Beardsmore (c) Great skin is something that nearly everyone can cultivate. Our skin is affected by our: . Genes . Inner nutrition - what we eat and drink . Exercise . General health and well-being . Emotional health, and . Outer nutrition - how we take care of our skin While we can't alter our genes, we can improve our skin by making the necessary adjustments in the areas we can influe. . .

Do You Need More Time?

Do You Need More Time? Helaine Iris © 2004 "I don't have enough time in my day." If only I received a nickel each time I heard those words. Come to think of it, I do. Sort of. Plenty of smart, successful people hire me to help them deal with the issue of time management. Some have read the latest time management books. Most use the perfect day-planner or latest hand-held computer. Yet, they sti. . .

10 tips to kickstart your self esteem!

Dear Internet If you're tired of feeling "less than", afraid of making and achieving your desires and goals, feel that no matter what you do it is never "good enough", then your self esteem could do with a boost! Having low self esteem takes an enormous toll on the quality of your life. You take fewer risks, which limits your opportunities, both personally and professionally. You are reluctan. . .

Lower Cholesterol Levels Are Critical To Good Health

Article: Lower Cholesterol Levels Are Critical To Good Health By Phil Beckett Copyright © Physique Concepts Inc. Can any man really lower his cholesterol? Lower cholesterol levels should be a health concern of every man. Heart disease is the number one killer among so-called healthy men in Western world today. More than 40% of men will die from it. What is particularly disturbing is that . . .

Every Moment Is Perfect

Every Moment Is Perfect Helaine Iris © 2003 “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans”. —My father This morning I woke up to rain for the sixth day in a row. It’s cold out. It’s the end of May, it’s supposed to be spring. All of my vegetable seeds and young tomato and broccoli plants sit patiently in the garage awaiting the tilled earth. I was planning to use this 3-day holiday weeke. . .

Sugary Sweet Beauty

In the self-care and beauty industry, the latest craze is to include sugar in skin care products. If you search the internet you will find everything from sugar body scrubs to sugar hair removers. The prices can range from $8.00 to $35.00 for each product. How's that for a product in which the main ingredient can cost you a no more that $3.00 for a 5 pound bag! To enjoy all of the benefits of a. . .

Your Diet Won't Lower Cholesterol As Much As You Think!

Your Diet Won't Lower Cholesterol As Much As You Think! By Phil Beckett Copyright © Physique Concepts Inc. Your diet doesn't impact your cholesterol levels as much as you think it does. It doesn't increase it as much as you've been led to believe and it certainly doesn't help to lower cholesterol like the so- called diet experts tell you. It's not that extra egg you have for breakfast that . . .

Losing Weight Starts with the Soul, Part 1of 5

Losing Weight Starts with the Soul Part 1 By Danielle Sims There is one topic I would like to share with everyone that subscribes to this newsletter. It is about the little miracles that I have used for over 10 years. They are called The Bach Flower Remedies. The Bach Flower Remedies are homeopathically prepared remedies that help to bring the soul –mind, emotion, and will into balance. There . . .

Losing Weight Starts with the Soul, Part 2 of 5

Losing Weight Starts with the Soul By Danielle Sims Part 2 In part 1 of this series, I gave you an overview and a short history of the Bach Flower Remedies. The 38 remedies have been used for over 60 years successfully by professionals as well as laymen. Uses & PreparationR Bach flowers come in small dropper bottles. There are several ways they are taken: 1) For acute cases, 2 drops can be plac. . .

Male Sexual Dysfunction & Sexual Health

Male Sexual Dysfunction Solutions That Work For Any Man! By Phil Beckett Copyright © http://www.man-health-fitness-solutions.com What is male sexual dysfunction? For any man as with any woman, good sexual health does of course mean the ability to have a satisfying sex life. However, there are issues that any man may have to contend with over the course of his life (possibly you included) . . .

You May Be At Serious Risk If You Use Certain Nutritional Supplements!

Just Because A Product Is A "Brand Name" Doesn't Mean It's Safe! By Phil Beckett Copyright © http://www.womens-health-fitness.com Studies have shown that the vast majority of women take some form of supplements every day. Even if you are one of the rare few one doesn't, you probably have a loved one who does and could benefit from your simply forwarding this message. Now, the problem is n. . .

National Ministry Reaches Out To Chronically Ill

NATIONAL MINISTRY REACHES OUT TO CHRONICALLY ILL National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week September 23-29, 2002 http://www.invisibleillness.com CONTACT: Ms. Lisa Copen, founder & director of Rest Ministries 858-486-4685 · toll-free 888-751-REST (7378) web site: http://www.invisibleillness.com email: rest@restministries.org NATIONAL MINISTRY REA. . .

It's Not About Bananas

It’s Not About Bananas ©2002 Helaine Iris I can't believe I'm telling you this. The other day, my husband came through the door with a bag of groceries. Bananas in particular. " Honey," I asked, "why didn’t you ask ME if we needed anything?" I was secretly annoyed because I'd been planning a trip to the grocery store myself. He responded by telling me we were nearly out of bananas, which are a. . .

Whose Thought is it Anyway?

Whose Thought Is It Anyway? ©2002 Helaine Iris Winter is finally yielding to spring in the New England town I live in. I woke up this morning excited to go outside for a walk to feel the warming air and sunshine on my face. As I walked briskly throughout my neighborhood I was grateful for my life and all my blessings. As I was breathing in all those good feelings I became aware of some thoug. . .

How To Complain & Get Results

What are you upset about? Are you angry, annoyed, irritated about something or someone? Do you have a grievance? Have you been offended or treated unfairly? You can complain and get results. If you have a problem with your school, city, county, state, or national government you can do something about it. Or if you have disputes with your landlord, a business or company, you can use the . . .

Are You Listening?

Are You Listening? Helaine Iris © 2003 “At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the Appalachian Trail and his idea of a hike is far different than m. . .

The Gift Of A Hundred Dragonflies

The Gift Of A Hundred Dragonflies Helaine Iris ©2002 “You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the limitations of your own mind.” Darwin P. Kingsley I woke up for the third morning in a row with my mind racing at lightening speed. I was obsessively evaluating everything that was not working in my l. . .

This Side Of The Rainbow

This Side Of The Rainbow Helaine Iris ©2002 I recently took a ride to the video store to select my evening’s entertainment. A dramatic thunderstorm was passing over as I made my way across town in the middle of late afternoon rush hour traffic. The sky was dark and the rain was coming down in torrents. I made my way into the store surrendering to the inevitable soaking I was unable to prevent.. . .

The 10 Qualities of a Good MLM Lead

The 10 Qualities of a Good MLM Lead by Lawrence Stepanowicz Leads are the lifeblood of Network Marketing. Whether it's a warm market list, leads you've generated through your own advertising, or leads purchased from a third party source, it takes leads to make your network work. Here are what I consider to be the 10 most important qualities of an MLM lead. They're in no particular order, and n. . .

Where's Your Edge?

Where’s Your Edge? Helaine Iris © 2003 “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin The other day my sixteen-year-old daughter came home from school practically in tears. Sensing her distress I gently inquired as to how her day was. With animated emotion, she began to tell me about the project she is working on in scienc. . .

5 Dangerous Eldercare Myths

Myths associated with selecting quality nursing home care suggest quick and easy ways to identify quality care. In fact, relying on these myths can lead to disastrous results. I have identified a few of the most common myths in hopes of helping you avoid some of the problems commonly found in many nursing homes. 1. The Smell Test You've heard it repeatedly: "The best way to determine the qualit. . .