Recently I responded to an email that posed the question, "How well do these affirmations really work?" Below is the response that I sent the person who asked the question. There are a number of important points that will be helpful to others, so I`m reprinting the information. Here it is... The ...

The Bible Code is cool and this is might be an extremely fun thing to discuss. Yet as we write and propagate such information are we spreading the myth? One could say myths are fun and many an Atheist or Agnostic in their cynicism say that all religion is a myth anyway. And so, what would be the har...

Most of us do not know anything, or at least very little, about self defense or the skills training needed to defend ourselves or our families. Imagining the amount of time necessary to get into good physical condition and maintaining that condition is difficult for some of us and not at all for ot...

The rediscovery of the wealth of the wonder drug Hoodia was a chance occurrence. While scientists were busy searching a cure for HIV/AIDS they found it and the test conducted revealed that the expedition turned out worthwhile. Centuries back, San tribe of Africa, in raw form to reduce hunger and min...

There is a moment in everyone?s life, when you notice for the first time, (it may be for some around your 35th birthday), wrinkles and sagginess on your face. These may appear as a result of stress-filled days, good and bad personal experiences, genetics and a host of other factors influencing your ...

Part 1 of this article (Juice Detox Miracle for Health - Part 1 - The Toxins We Accumulate) talks about the many ways we are subjected to toxins in our everyday lives. Part 2 of this article (Juice Detox Miracle for Health - Part 2 ? Warning Signs That Your Body has Accumulated Toxins) lists the man...

She was so upset that day. She could not concentrate on her work in office. Her friends started asking her what happened to her. Anything amiss? They wondered. It was a conversation during breakfast when her husband remarked ?Honey, my friend introduced his wife yesterday.? ?How does she look?? ?She...

If that sounds like you, you`re not alone. Everyone needs extra money now and then. There are bills to pay, items to buy or even vacations to save for. The best way to get paid is for enjoying what you do and having fun while you`re doing it! With just a little investment of your time, you can help ...

Why did you decide to become a personal trainer? Was it your love of exercise? The rush you felt when you lifted a new max weight or beat your best time on the track? Maybe it was the thrill of being able to do what you love each day and help others to follow suite. Most likely it was your passi...

Many people begin a fitness program to lose weight. Sure, they may add that they want to be healthier by lowering their blood pressure or dropping their cholesterol number, but the real incentive is to loose pounds and inches in order to look better. Nothing wrong with that at all! So now that we`ve...

Face it, stale breath is gross. I remember my girlfriend once had this awfully foul smell coming from her mouth. She was sleeping and didn`t know it. As much as I loved her - I have to tell you - that moment was slightly repulsive. Don`t worry, I got over it and our relationship certainly didn`t suf...

Perhaps the best known and least used advice is that the best cure for your blues is to focus on others. In this world of increasing self-interests in expense of helping fellow men, we are seeing a dramatic increase in depression, loneliness, and decreasing self-worth. Charity, as described in the b...

From the beginning of time, women have cared for their hair. As 2005`s Most Popular Hair Extensions far back as 4000-300 B.C. Egyptian women and even men are shown with various wigs and elaborate hair styles. Hair is a contributing factor to ones confidence and serenity. Our culture strongly identif...

With hair loss in men, hair at the temples recedes and the crown can also begin to thin. Eventually a horse shoe pattern around the sides of the head appears. The main signs of hair loss in men: 1. Receeding hairline 2. Moderate to extensive hair loss, particularly on the crown of the head. About ...

Some of you will not like what I have to say, even though it is the truth. And that may be where the problem of American?s health problems lies. No one wants to give you the truth. My responsibility as a high profile fitness expert lies not in if you like me, or even if you buy my e books. My respon...

The Zone Diet works on the principle that 100,000 years ago, we were meat eaters, and our metabolism is designed to handle the demands of a meat-based diet. Madonna, Demi Moore, and Jennifer Aniston swear by the results of the Zone Diet, which was created by Barry Sears, PhD. The Zone Diet contains...

In July of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture officially published research information, which acknowledges Selenium as "an essential trace element known for its antioxidant prowess." In addition to this, the mineral has been recognized for its ability to lift the spirits, and prevent...

In the circus, the bearded lady is an attraction that every person wants to see. However, this is not the case in everyday life; it is a very secure woman that feels comfortable with noticeable facial hair. Therefore, for most women it is important to have an effective means of facial hair removal. ...

Chemical toxins are a growing problem for everyone ? you, me, your family, people everywhere. Dr. Dick Irwin, a toxicologist at Texas A&M University, stated that ?Chemicals have replaced bacteria and viruses as the main threat to health. The diseases we are beginning to see as the major causes of de...

You come home from work after a long day, sink into the tub for a moment of reprieve and just as your muscles begin to relax ? the phone rings. You dash out and grab it on the last ring only to be greeted by a telemarketer who mispronounces your last name. Surely most every American has had their ba...

Use beauty supplies the right way and yours could well be the face that launched a thousand ships! Growing old may be mandatory, but looking it certainly isn?t. It?s just that one has to do it right. But that?s exactly what?s difficult. The mind boggles with the onslaught of unending types of beauty...

We all have dreams and goals. Some of them are simply "wishes", like winning the lottery or sailing to Tahiti. But we also have goals that are vital to our futures and the well-being of our families. And yet many of us make little or no progress toward achieving our most important goals. We wait and...

When approaching your goals for a better you, every game plan needs to start with determining where you are, and where you want to end up. We`re going to talk about some ways to assess where you are -- right now -- so that you can make sure that the goals you have set (or will set) are reasonable. ...

Chorus: An` he said: "I went ski diving, I went rocky mountain climbing, "I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu" "And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter, "And I gave forgiveness I`d been denying." An he said: "Some day, I hope you get the chance, "To live like you were dyin`." O...

If you visit the dentist, you can ask about teeth whitening procedures. A bit more costly than their do-it-yourself counterparts, teeth whitening procedures conducted by the dentist are truly effective. Nevertheless, you do not have to necessarily visit the dentist - there are a number of toothpas...

Janet Auty-Carlisle grew up playing with toys and dolls, just like any other girl. She went to school, got married and started a family. Everything seemed to be going well when the unthinkable happened. Janet was diagnosed with Parkinson?s disease and, with the support of a devoted husband, began to...

Invisalign is an intriguing alternative to traditional metal or ceramic braces, and a new step in the evolution of teeth-straightening procedures. Decades ago, people who wanted to straighten their crooked smiles had to wear metal braces. Originally, these braces worked by wrapping a metal band arou...

I just got back from Colorado where I spent a week relaxing, re-energizing and revisiting the key values in my life. The lodge where I stayed is called Peaceful Valley, and it has a chapel on the premises. I?ve been to Peaceful Valley and to this chapel many times over the years. The chapel is at th...

The lighter side of Tarot deals with games played using this deck of uniquely peculiar cards. These range from the highly complex to those a four-year-old can play. ?Zarcana,? a complicated game encompassing battles, voyages, life, death, love, loss, and more can be played indefinitely ? or until on...

The foundation of fitness for a mom is her abdominal area. To moms a flat stomach is wonderful; a strong abdominal core is critical. The cool thing is, you can get both at the same time with side planks. Side planks are great for toning, without enlarging, the obliques on the side of your abdomen. S...

The world is going downhill faster than an Olympic skier. Terrorists lurk around every corner. Climate change will soon melt the tundra and turn Iowa into a desert. Frankenstein foods are flooding the market, cleverly masquerading as innocent potatoes and beets. And everybody is planning a war. S...

?Don`t worry about what others think of you... They don`t! They`re too busy worrying about what you think of them." Rich DeVos Fear of Failure Itself It took me a long time to realize that the majority of fear is based on the possibilty of failure. The problem was never the fear itself, but what the...

Surviving with heel pain or plantar fasciitis. Have you ever been unlucky enough to be struck down with the pain of a heel spur? I have and if you have too then you`ll know just how debilitating it can be. But - as with all things medical - understanding the cause can go along way to providing relie...

The decisions we make everyday have a big impact on where we are in life, both spiritually and physically. Often these decisions are the `safe` choices. People don`t often venture too far off from familiar paths or too far out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves. As Aristotle the great G...

Effective dieting is all about changing long term eating habits rather than cutting down excessively on food in intermittent bursts. As well as eating a healthy and balanced diet that is low in fat and refined sugar, there are a number of other things that you can do to help you shift those extra po...

Like a switched-on radio receiver, your body continuously receives a vast amount of data and information from the external world. The earth, stars, sun and all life forms constantly emit radiation, which your body registers and processes to ensure balanced functioning and a harmonious relationship w...

Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from moving forward. We can sabotage ourselves in a variety of ways. There are many ways we can prevent ourselves from enjoying the success we desire. To ensure that our businesses grow and prosper, it is vital that we learn how to push thro...

?Desire is a tremendous force, and must be directed in the right channels (to work). - Florence Scovel Shinn Take one cup of Desire, Mix well with a heart full of Passion, Shake in a tumbler of Willpower, Add a full cup of Thought. Stir in a full cup of Commitment, Slowly add one heaping spoonful of...

Tempo refers to the speed of movement and is usually represented by a 4-digit number: eccentric (negative) contraction - isometric (pause between negative and positive) contraction - concentric (positive) contraction - isometric (pause between positive and negative) contraction. For example, a t...

Have you ever wondered if soul has a sound? We may experience the sound of soul more than we know. Any time you move your attention to the inner dynamics of what lies behind your body and your mind, your soul will reveal itself to you. Soul can be experienced outside your body and your mind as well....

The world of ophthalmology is one of the fastest evolving fields of medicine. Never before have so many new techniques and scientific breakthroughs emerged in such a short period of time. LASIK surgery, which uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea, offers millions of people the opportunity to...

The liver is one of the most important organs that help the natural detoxification process within the body. Human bodies need healthy livers to fight against the environmental toxins. The liver also helps in healing the immune system and is an important part of digestion. The liver prepares glycogen...

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that is from a group called androgen. Men make testosterone in their testes. Women secrete testosterone from their ovaries. It is a big player in your health and your well being. For men, it is the main sex hormone. While known to be in men, many do not realize...

When shopping for an elliptical trainer, it can be confusing to know which brands are the best. The best elliptical trainers contain a number a features and functions and are available in a wide price range depending on your individual needs. Elliptical trainers are manufactured by the top names i...

Lose weight. Reduce stress. Lower your cholesterol level. Improve your circulation. Live longer. Stay younger. Sounds like an ad for a new wonder drug right? In fact it?s a partial list of the benefits of humanity?s oldest and most pleasurable pastime - sex. Most of us are aware of the feel-good ben...

A 2002 study reported, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation reported that a six-month regiment of taking folic acid, vitamin b12, and vitamin b6 can be instrumental in the prevention of recurring blocked arteries in coronary angioplasty patients. The findings, which were published in th...

This article may come as a surprise to you... Pizza. It`s the weakness of many, many people including me. I love pizza- always have. I eat it in moderation, but it`s still one of my favorite foods. There`s now good news for pizza lovers. According to Men`s Health magazine, research concludes t...

Cosmetic and plastic surgery has long been associated with vanity, but mounting evidence suggests that in many cases cosmetic surgery can offer substantial health benefits. Nose jobs can offer real health benefits in addition to improving the symmetry of the face. Face lifts have been shown to inc...

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Could something as basic as inadequate nutrition really contribute to excessive shedding of hair? Does sensible nutrition have a role to play in helping hair to regrow? The answer to both questions is yes! There is no doubt that poor nutrition and hectic lifestyles can contribute to hair loss. M...