Drink Up In the Name of Health
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Published:08/08/2011 02:40am
We bathe in it, swim in it, get some of our food from it and, most importantly, we drink it. Our beautiful planet is comprised of 70% of water. We literately cannot live without it and, in fact, we cannot live more than one week without it. Water, our most primal and restorative commodity is a healing, comforting and spiritual energy drink. We love water! We are drawn to oceans for clarity; we bathe in hot springs to alleviate illness and to restore health. We play in it, and travel great distances to spend our leisure time around...
Why Prioritize?
Published:08/05/2011 03:42pm
When you have ADHD, prioritizing your goals can be extremely difficult, yet it is an important skill to develop. Prioritizing your goals allows you to focus on the most important ones. With prioritization you can gain:focus on what is importantpositive feedback when you accomplish necessary tasksmore time when you can take lower priorities right off your listWithout prioritization, we may get overwhelmed by too many goals, especially if we have a large number we would like to achieve. All of your goals, of course, have some importance to you, but I would encourage you to move away from the...
Digestion and Diet
Published:08/05/2011 02:06am
Digestion is dependent upon many items beyond the foods you choose to eat and can have positive or negative effects on your digestion. While important, diet is only one piece of the puzzle. Food sensitivities, food intolerances, stress, medications, deficiency of certain enzymes, genes, and gastrointestinal conditions all affect digestion and should be considered.DietA universal diet for improved digestion does not exist and is individual to each person. If you know a certain food is hard for you to digest, then don't eat it even if it is a recommended high fiber food or a food recommended to improve digestion. Generally,...
4 Keys to Getting More Done with ADHD
Published:07/29/2011 10:11pm
Procrastination gets in the way of getting things done when you have ADHD. (Even if you dont have it, procrastination can be a big challenge!) If you implement these 4 keys in your workday, you will be well on your way to getting more done.PlanThis can be a difficult one if you have ADHD. Planning can feel against your nature, but I still encourage you to give it a try. When you plan every day, you know what you need to do and increase your chances of getting it done. Sometimes procrastination looks like forgetting to...
Abundant Boomer - How to Build Your Business When You're Still Working 9 - 5
Published:07/27/2011 10:52pm
Most people who start a business online already work "9 to 5" at another job. If you're one of the people who have another job while you're starting your business take heart, you can do this! The fact is, being hungry is a key ingredient to your success. If you're hungry to get out of the rat race and leave the grind behind, you will work that much harder to create a business that allows you to do, just that.Do the right things first -- Treat your business like a business. Get a business licenses if it's required in your state...
Package Your Marketing Message to Capture Their Attention
Published:07/27/2011 04:41pm
If you want to consistently attract ideal clients to your solo practice, you need to have a clear marketing message. In addition to defining your message, you need to figure out how to package your message for maximum results.How you present your marketing messages makes a BIG difference in how your clients respond or relate when they receive them. So, first you want to get clear on HOW to best connect with your audience.For example, if your audience isn't very tech savvy, asking them to join you for a webinar might not get you the results that you're looking for. If...
Poll Results: Kids Hate Cursing in Movies
Published:07/27/2011 02:01pm
t's always a little shocking to hear profanity in movies that are obviously meant to attract kids. One of the worst offenders in recent years are the movies in the Transformers franchise. After KidsPickFlicks Chief Film Critic Miranda R., age 13, blasted the third movie, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, for its gratuitous use of foul language, we put up a poll to gauge what kids really think in the hopes of setting the record straight for filmmakers.When asked "How Do You Feel About Bad Words in Movies?" KidsPickFlicks users overwhelmingly voted that they "Hate It," receiving 66% of the vote....
Become a Character in a Fantasy Fiction Book
Published:07/26/2011 12:36pm
The Guardian's Chronicles - A New Dawn is the first of a 4 series volume about a young girl who develops supernatural powers.From the time she leaves her home to escape an abusive relationship, Sahara's world is turned upside down.Barak, once a Guardian is hell bent on inflicting his will on mankind. He is immensely powerful and has enormous wealth and influence which he uses to achieve his own aims that include making the whole of mankind his servants and returning the world to the dark ages.In this first volume A New Dawn centuries of deceit and betrayal are revealed...
Do You Even Need a Website or Blog Anymore? A Simple Assessment
Published:07/22/2011 08:15pm
It's official. Social networking is here to stay.Forget using it just as a business tool. It's everywhere. You can't get away from it. (And we're not even talking about, ahem, inappropriate uses of it such as sending nasty pictures of yourself over Twitter when you really ought to know better)Anyway, I digress. The point is social networking is so prolific and so everywhere that websites and blogs are starting to look like something your grandpa used to market himself. After all, now you have gurus proclaiming Facebook fan pages are the absolute MUST HAVE little black dress and you are seriously...
DUI SHOULD REQUIRE IID
Published:07/20/2011 03:43pm
Editor: Mark Epsteins June 12 column, Trial by Jury was very insightful into the jury process and I enjoyed reading it very much. There was one factual inaccuracy, which stated that Mothers Against Drunk Driving supports a bill (AB 2784) which would require an ignition interlock on all new vehicles sold in our state. This is simply not true. Several organizations have provided funding to study passive alcohol detection systems as standard equipment in new vehicles but at this time it is in the very early stages of research and development.Passive alcohol detection...
The Lure Of Flying
Published:07/19/2011 02:23pm
The Lure of Flying I determined never to fly again after my first ride with my Pop in the old Tri-Pacer he had rented. He was a crackerjack pilot. I was just six years old and petrified of having nothing but air for a thousand feet between us and the ground below. After a few almost takeoffs, I conjured up the courage, mostly out of humiliation, to go up and around the pattern with Pop. I held on for dear life, but managed to survive the experience. That was the genesis of countless hours and years of flying to follow. From...
"Fathers & Sons"
Published:07/19/2011 01:45pm
Fatherhood is second only to Motherhood in its importance as a life role. It is the highest honor a man can have. It is a privilege, a gift, a challenge that comes with a forever responsibility.When you sign on to become a father, it is a lifelong commitment, not just a day job or night job. There is no contract dispute, no changing the job description; it is simply your responsibility, period!Remember, your child didnt ask to be born, you chose to bring them into this world so you owe them the very best you can give. Aside...
Brilliant Boomer - Stop Acting Your Age
Published:07/17/2011 04:58pm
Do you remember when you were a kid and your parents or anyone else that was at least 2 years older then you told you to start acting your age? Well guess whatthey had it all wrong. Its time to stop acting your age!Act your age. What does it mean? Slowing down, getting ready to retire, its time to relax, youre working too hard. For some people maybe thats true. But for the new boomer I am here to tell you that there is nothing further from the truth. So let me ask you which path do you choose to follow?...
Brain Boosting Effects of Food
Published:07/16/2011 10:15pm
Food provides brain boosting effects in various ways. Research is evolving in the area of brain health and nutrients. Dementia affects 24 million people worldwide, according to the Center for the Longevity of the Brain. This statistic points to the need for methods to slow the progression of age-related cognitive decline, such as dementia.Brain PlasticityOne effect of brain boosting food is in the improvement of plasticity in the brain. Plasticity is the ability of the brain to change with learning and experiences. Brain cell plasticity is maintained and improved with omega-3 fatty acids. Thirty percent of brain cell membranes are made...
Hypnotist Don Barnhart Giving Away Free Self Improvement Audio CD
Published:07/16/2011 12:45pm
In an effort to help reduce the stress of Americas economy, Hypnotist Don Barnhart is giving away free self-improvement audio CDs.For over 25 years award-winning comedian and hypnotist Don Barnhart has made a living following his dreams and now hes giving something back. Barnhart, who received the Bob Hope Comedy Award for entertaining the troops for the last 17 years, is giving away a free self-improvement hypnosis CD.Don Barnhart is an Award-Winning Comedian, Certified Hypnotist and Second City Conservatory Graduate who combines his stand up, hypnosis and improvisational skills into one of the most entertaining and hilarious shows youve ever...
