<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941294495422847798</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:12:39.101-07:00</updated><title type='text'>chealmildrid</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://chealmildrid.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8941294495422847798/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chealmildrid.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8941294495422847798/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>chealmildrid</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05151918274550175790</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>120</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941294495422847798.post-7545183855831810288</id><published>2008-06-16T04:33:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T04:33:14.019-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Finding A Safe Weight Loss Program</title><content type='html'>By S. Wagner Let's face it, there are more weight loss programs to choose from both on and off the Internet. Each one comes with its own claims of getting rid of your excess weight quickly. But how many of these programs actually work and the ones that do, how safe are they? Hopefully, the few tips that you'll be reading in this article will guide you to finding a weight loss program that is both safe and effective. The first thing you need to understand is what safe weight loss is. Safe weight loss is composed of three factors; how much weight you lose, how quickly you lose the weight and by what method you use to lose the weight. How much weight you lose should be no more than what brings you down to your "ideal" weight for your height, bone structure and age. How quickly you lose the weight should be no more than 1 to 2 pounds a week. People who lose weight too quickly risk, not only bodily harm, but in most cases they only gain the weight back just as fast. This is why most quick weight loss diets don't work. Finally, there is the method by which you choose to lose the weight. Diet pills are just plain dangerous because of all the side effects and potential health risks. Read my article on diet pills if you want to get all the facts. Now that you understand the basics of what a safe weight loss program is, finding one is simply a matter of studying each program and reading what it has to say. A program that tells you that you can lose 10 pounds in 5 days is not a safe program, period. Forget about whether or not it works. Losing weight that quickly is dangerous. Also, a program that works by having you take some sort of weight loss pill, is also not safe. The basic way to lose weight, in spite of what you have been led to believe, is to simply eat less. Pills are not the answer. Eventually, as you do your research, and weed out the programs that preach practices that I have outlined as being dangerous, you will find a program that makes sense. This is not rocket science. If a program makes claims that sound too good to be true, then most likely they are. Take what you read with a grain of salt. Get the facts. Read what others have said about a particular program. Try to get your hands on unbiased reviews by people who are not trying to sell the program to you. Finding a safe weight loss program is not hard. All you need to do is follow the few tips above and use a little common sense. To YOUR Health, Steve Wagner If you're tired of weight loss programs that just don't work, please visit my site at http://www.natures-healing-remedies.com/ where you can get a free report on how the drug companies are killing us. Then, check out our products page and the top selling book "Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle" and finally get rid of those pounds that just won't go away. 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Papermaking was developed in China and some of the oldest surviving examples of folding paper models are from there. However, Japan embraced origami and, in most peoples minds, the art is distinctly Japanese. In its traditional form, a square piece of paper is formed into an endless variety of shapes, using a small number of different folds. Cutting and pasting are not part of the traditional practice. Besides China, other countries have also taken up paper folding. In Spain and France, starting in the 16th Century, documents, probably baptismal certificates, were folded into little birds, known as Pajarita in Spain and  Cocotte in France. Origami designs can be simple hats or airplanes, or can be complex structures such as animals or buildings, which can take quite a while to fold. Sometimes the more complex shapes are made of foil rather than paper, since the foil can be folded more times, while creating less bulk. Standard origami paper is generally a 6 (15 cm) square. Standard folds are used to create bases, the most common of which are the kite, fish, bird and frog. Once the base is shaped, other folds are added to create almost any shape. One of the most famous Japanese origami shapes is the crane. The Japanese consider the crane auspicious. Legend has it that anyone who folds a thousand paper cranes will have their hearts desire come true. The origami crane has since become a symbol of peace in Japan. In the 1920s and 30s, Joseph Albers began to create spiral and curved shapes in his origami works. Later, Akira Yoshizawa inspired the modern revival of the art using even more intricate designs and introducing new techniques such as wet folding, so the origami paper holds its shape better. To show off the versatility and originality that can be origami, every year for the past 30 years, the American Museum of Natural History in New York has erected a Christmas tree solely decorated with many different origami shapes such as crabs, lobsters, birds, turtles and dinosaurs. Its truly amazing to behold! There are many books on origami available for beginners to those with more skill. One of the best is The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by-Step Instructions in over 1000 Diagrams with 37 Original Models, by Robert Lang. The first part of this book is an excellent introduction into the basic skills needed to do origami. Each model is designed to let you practice one skill several times. This book is a well know source of origami instructions. You can also buy kits complete with illustrated instructions and the materials you need to get started. It is truly amazing what can be created from a simple piece of paper. All but the youngest children can make these miniature works of art. It is a craft worth exploring. By: Eileen Bergen. 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Winslow In the Trucking industry we keep hearing promises of the next new technology, which will revolutionize the current, unfortunately we have heard many more promises than realities when it comes to wireless cell phone technology. When the major move came with 3G Wireless we found no service areas, patchy service or blank space along major sections of highway. Sure most of the major freeways had service along most of the route, but not all. Worse some 2-lane highways had nothing anywhere close. Some companies used both the old system, ROAM and the new 3G system in order to try to attempt to get all areas. Many companies we sold a bill of goods and switched only to have found nothing worked well. Feeling burned, it took a while to regain the trust and then the next new thing came with all the public relations, cute sales gal coming to visit and mass media advertising along with the trade journal articles, white paper (brochure-advertisements) and still everyone wondered; is it real this time? Shame on me the first time, next time shame on them. Jim Mele, Editor of Fleet Owner said it best in one of his editorials;   EV-DO, EDGE, GPRS, 1XRTT, UMTS, 3G, 4G, CDMA, GSM, iDEN - it's called wireless communications, but sometimes it seems more like a Tower of Babel than a cell tower. Not only is the wireless world in love with acronyms, but it's also blessed and cursed with rapid and relentless development of new technology. It's an exciting environment for those in that industry, but for the rest of us it's a bewildering mix of potential and promises. Indeed that about sums it up however, we can see the progression now and the technology is improving, many in the communication industry believe that as things grow the technology will become more robust, have better coverage, maintain low price-points and remain reliable.   The T-5 Group (The Trucking Think Tank Team) is bullish on the future of cell phone technology, although at the same time we realize that some of the fast-paced roll-outs left a lot to be desired and in the interim did not deliver on their promises to the trucking industry. L. Winslow is a Communications and Economic Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entrepreneur. Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up. 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That is because "the devil" really is in the details. And if the details are not well managed, it is very easy for all kinds of problems to occur. A good example occurred just this week. I received a call from a client this past Tuesday. She wanted to talk about the party she is scheduled to have for this coming Saturday. She had done all of the right things including planning and booking her vendors well in advance. In fact, she had booked our services back in February. The reason for the call? She received a panicked call from her catering hall. It turns out that they double-booked the time slot for her event. This catering hall is run by a husband-wife team. The wife generally handles reservations. But her husband had taken down a reservation for another event, a wedding reception. He didn't see that the time slot was already reserved for my client's event. The wife discovered the oversight while reviewing arrangements for the weekend. The upshot? My client, who didn't have the heart to displace a wedding celebration, had to reschedule her event on short notice. Needless to say, the oversight caused my client a great deal of inconvenience. For starters, she is expecting out-of-town guests who will have to change their arrangements. The hall is trying to compensate by giving my client its use for free. Nonetheless, damage was done. In this case, there was little the client could have done to prevent this problem. It was caused by conditions out of her knowledge and control. The reality is that people are human and screw-ups happen to the best of us. But you can minimize problems arising from items under your control. The key is organization. If you are planning an event, keep a timeline and keep records. The timeline will give you a way to impose order on the endless details by letting you quickly see what has to take place and when. Records will give you concrete reference so you don't have to rely on memory. Contracts, receipts, papers, and your notes of phone conversations should be kept in a central place such as a folder. A diary system based on your timeline will trigger necessary reviews and action on your part. For example, if you book a vendor's services and they promise to send you a contract, ask when you can expect to receive it. Then,  note the date in your diary. Check it off when you receive the paperwork. Failure to recieve the contract or any other promised paperwork should precipitate follow up on your part. Such failures can be caused by any number of things. Papers get lost in the mail, and occasionally vendors don't properly record  an order. It is rare, but it happens. Likewise, many providers of party services require the payment of a deposit to secure your order. Many clients shop around, change plans, or fail to commit for any number of reasons. Depending on the specific product or service, some vendors receive orders from a small percentage of their inquiries. So a vendor may not follow up if you do not send in the deposit. And you may find yourself scrambling to obtain that service under a short deadline. This is more likely during peak periods when the vendor's resources are stretched. A diary system will keep you on track and organized. Experiences like my client's are rare. But mistakes do happen. By being organized and on top of your diary system, you'll prevent a lot of problems. And you can be confident that you have the details of your event under control. Ellen Zucker owns Faces &amp; Fortunes, a party entertainment company specializing in providing Caricature artists and Fortune tellers in the Philadelphia area. 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You are talking to someone, and then a few minutes later they go into a meeting.  The door closes.  Are they talking about you?  What are they saying?  What did you do wrong this time? These are feelings that we all suffer, but it seems even worse when you are depressed.  Anxiety is a very real feeling, and if you think that there are problems in your life, that will only make things worse.  The way to counter these feelings is to distract yourself during these meetings.  Thats the first step, at least.  Make sure that if these meetings are going to distract you, that you have some other task, preferably away from the site, so you can deal with this through ignorance. The other thing to do is to start focusing on the positives of your performance.  By doing that, instead of looking at the negative side of things that you do, it will allow you to view conversations about you as a positive.  It will also leave you worrying less because you will not feel in danger every time people are talking. Finally, if all else fails, address your issues.  Dismiss them.  Do a quick review of your own and make sure that you tilt the scales to come out positive.  At that point, you will start to feel better about the meetings around you. 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Many new cooks take a look at some of the more classic "gourmet" Italian recipes and decide such cooking is better left to Olive Garden or Macaroni Grill. This is a mistake, as there are plenty of easy Italian recipes around. In every ethnic cuisine, the basic cooking is simple. Remember that for most of human history, cooking tools were very simple and the availability of complex cooking tools was unknown. There was only heat, a simple pan or two and some basic ingredients. Take, for example, Shrimp Scampi, one of the most popular Italian restaurant dishes. Done right, it is a marvel of balance, with the richness of butter and the taste of garlic, green onions and white wine. Actually, it's a very, very simple dish! You just saut the garlic and onions in olive oil, add the wine, then the butter, then the shrimp. It's not hard at all, and the results are fantastic. Lasagna, believe it or not, is another amazingly simple dish. The layers can look intimidating in the finished product, but it's basically just a matter of making simple meat and cheese mixtures, then ladling them into a dish in layers separated by noodles. The great thing about lasagna is that it's fairly foolproof. Get your layers out of order? Forget to put the cheese in one layer? It really won't matter all that much once everything's baked together. And, for dessert, don't forget the cannoli (hey, it was good enough for "The Godfather," right?) You can buy cannoli shells at most bakeries, which removes what for most people is the tough part. The filling is simply a mixture of cheeses and flavorings which is then piped into the shells and decorated. You won't believe how simple it can be! There are hundreds of easy Italian recipes out there. All you have to do is get cooking. Andrew Krause is a Chef and Pastry Chef for over 30 years, at persent I own a Gourmet Bakery called The Cheese Confectioner. 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It's really easy to bet bogged down in thinking that because of his terrible actions that all the problems in the marriage are his fault. However; when faced with this betrayal it's very important to own your own responsibilities for the problems in the marriage. If you don't then you are destined to fail. I'm going to tell you unequivocally that unless you mend the issues in your marriage your husband is more susceptible to another affair and dare I say it, so are you! Repairing the issues in your marriage, or any relationship for that matter, starts with YOU. You can not control what another person thinks, feels, or does, however; you can control those thoughts, feelings, and actions of your own. You probably will not be able to move past the affair until you begin to resolve your other marital issues. When you finally understand that the issues in your marriage are what caused your spouse to stray you will be able to begin working on fixing the areas in your marriage that need to be repaired. As you repair those areas you will begin to move past the affair because you will have some security in knowing that the areas that made it easy for your spouse to stray are now repaired and those are no longer an issue. Most problem areas will be about one of the basic needs. This is where you should concentrate your efforts. You can do this even without the participation of you wayward spouse. Make a game out of finding out what your spouse's most important needs are and meeting those needs. I'm quite certain that after a couple of weeks of having his needs met that your spouse will notice the difference in you and the changes that you are making. They will become more open to actually working on the marriage with you. It is possible to keep your marriage even with only one person doing the work. Brandi Simon is the owner of Marital Matters where she offers articles and information for those suffering the effects of an extramarital affair and other relationship issues. Brandi is an affair survivor who has successfully rebuilt her marriage from the ashes and offers advice to those who are recovering. To learn more about the website or Brandi, please visit  Marital Matters. 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It's not so much a matter of what to say. No, the real secret of "opening" women is, knowing what to observe, knowing what to notice, and even KNOWING WHAT TO GET CURIOUS ABOUT. Does that make sense? Also, the approach to opening her might differ a bit if she is at a coffee house, quietly studying, as opposed to in a loud restaurant or party, right? Why? Because the CONTEXT she is in and what you NOTICE about her is going to be different. If she's studying, and you notice that she's having a hard time; thinking really hard, talking to herself outloud or just thinking "OUTLOUD" in her head, it would NOT make sense to walkup and ask her opinion about the great band that is playing or where she bought her cool bicycle. So, I will say it again. The most important thing, first and foremost, is NOT what you say, but the context she is in, and what you can observe about her and the setting she is in. Now, many guys ask me about compliments. Should I give them?Is it a good way to first "open up" talking to a woman? If so,what should I compliment? Ok. I'll repeat: it depends on the context, where she is,what she is doing, and what you NOTICE and can OBSERVE. Look: whether it is opening her by using a compliment, or asking her a question about something, or making a comment about something she's doing or something going on in the environment,I will ask myself the same question, "What can I notice about this person that I can use to make a connection?" Now, let's say I notice something about her that I DO find worth complimenting. My rules for complimenting are as follows: 1. NO sexual content in the compliments. That means I don't compliment on her great boobs, great legs, great butt, etc. No woman (no half-way SANE woman) wants a drooling lecher. 2. All compliments to be delivered with good eye contact (infact, ANY openers are delivered this way) with a smile on my face AND in my eyes ( I sort of make them twinkle a bit) and deliverd with a MATTER of fact voice tone. This means I don't over do it with my tone of voice. The compliment is delivered, matter of fact, with no concern on my part whether she will accept it, reject it or anything in between. It is NOT about her accepting or rejecting what I say. It is ONLY about me wanting to say what I have to say, and any response she has is OK WITH ME. Really, this is about the sub-text. This means, you see, that there is the surface message, the actual words I say. Those can be important. But the sub-text is the unspoken or implied message I am delivering about me and how I walk through the world; that take full responsibility for how I feel about myself, my situation, the events and circumstances in my life, and I don't need anyone to approve or validate my message. Now, trust me. When you come from THAT place, and add in a touch of humor.... Almost Anything You Say Will Get A Good Response! Notice something else. This is a great but different KIND of confidence. It's not the kind of confidence that say, loudly, "I KNOW I AM GOING TO GET WHAT I WANT". It's more of a, "If I get what I want, that's fine and good, and if not, that's ok too. I'm having fun regardless". Ok. Back to compliments then. I prefer to compliment women on the following things: 1. How they carry themselves or how they move. I enjoy awoman who moves beautifully and/or who has great posture. I will tell them so, as follows, "I just wanted to tell....I think you have perfect.......posture. You just carry yourself beautifully." Notice the ....... This indicates a pause in your speaking. I don't run everythingtogetherintoonesentencelikethis. No. I take....my....time. I pause, right before I tell them what I am going to tell them, so they will get curious about what I am going to say, and therefore be more receptive. The pauses in the music are as much a part of the music as the notes, to use a metaphor. 2. How they are dressed. I like to compliment on style. So I will say, "I just wanted to tell you...I admire women with class and style...so I had to say "hi". I'm YOUR NAME HERE." Note that this is what I call an IMPLIED compliment. I didn't' directly tell her I think SHE has class and style. I said I admire women with class and style, so I had to say "hi".That IMPLIES that I think she has class and style. Why is this important? Well, by implying the compliment, she has to use her imagination to interpret what you meant. Imagination is an ACTIVE process, and so she doesn't resist the message, as she herself has to take an active hand in creating it! Implied compliments are very useful in slipping past any resistance or skepticism to your message! 3. I will compliment on their "energy". I know this is a New Age, California kind of thing, but women are into "energy" or "vibes". It doesn't matter if you believe in it or not-although I hope one day you will. The important thing is, MOST women believe in it. So if I notice a woman has a calm, radiant, happy demeanor, I will say, "I just wanted to tell you.....I think you have..a beautiful....energy about you, and it just made me have to say "hi". I'm YOUR NAME HERE". Ok. Another major way to meet women is to say something funny; make an observation or comment that is humorous, based on something you can observe. Now, again, I can't give you a "one line fits all" example, because again, it's based on what you are observing in the actual situation. So you will have to observe her, asking, "What can I notice that I can use to make a connection?". Next, ask yourself, "How can I phrase that in a clever, funny way that gets attention and makes her laugh?" This takes some practice. But you can get good at it. Now, again, I hesitate to give word for word examples, because it depends on what you observe. Here Are Some Approaches I Do NOT Recommend: 1. Asking her the time, or for directions. It's trite, lame, and then where do you go from there? If you are terribly shy and can't even talk to women, ok, you can start here. But learn to do something else quickly. 2. Being insulting or in any way rude. I don't care what you might have heard. Insulting a woman is stupid. Any woman with choice is just going to move on. If she's kind, she won't insult you back. If she isn't, she just might give a verbal tongue lashing, and that's not the kind of tongue action you want! 3. Invading her space when I meet her. Once I make my initial opening, tell her my name, shake her hand; I then actually take a step back, away from her, to give her back her space. Women tell me that, to them, it demonstrates respect. It also indicates that, while I am strong enough to come up and meet them, I am also concerned with their safety, and they like that combination. And finally, it indicates a challenge: just because she gave me a good initial response to my opener, doesn't mean she has me! 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If you thought by now things would get easy when it came to finding an anniversary gift, especially for one so late in your life, you obviously have been living on a different planet than the one most of civilization here occupies.  But don't worry.  In spite of the obstacles ahead, we're going to give you at least a few ideas for this special occasion. If you're wondering why this year is going to be such a challenge, that's because the anniversary gifts for this year are beryl and tourmaline.  If you're sitting there scratching your head wondering what these things are, let alone what could possibly be made out of them, let's consult with our trusty friend, the dictionary. Beryl, according to the dictionary, is "a mineral, beryllium aluminum silicate, Be3Al2Si6O18, usually green, but also blue, rose, white and golden and both opaque and transparent, the latter variety including the gems emerald and aquamarine: the principal ore of beryllium". Oh, okay.  It's a rock.  A very expensive one if the name emerald means what I think it means.  Now, let's look at tourmaline.  According to the dictionary, tourmaline is "A complex crystalline silicate containing aluminum, boron and other elements, used in electronic instrumentation and, especially in its green, clear and blue varieties, as a gemstone". Great, we have a couple of very expensive rocks we can get for this year's festivities.  The question that remains is simply, what is made out of this stuff?  For the answer to that, you can go to a jeweler who will probably give you a lot of double talk, or you can just keep reading. Beryl gemstones are actually not all that hard to find.  The most popular of these is most likely morganite, which has kind of a pink color to it.  If you spot one of these gems, no pun intended, you can't miss 'em.  They are absolutely breathtaking and look every bit as expensive as they are.  You can get just about anything made from beryl, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants.  The prices, depending on the size of the stone, range anywhere from under $100 (you need a magnifying glass to see it) to thousands of dollars (requiring a truck and an armed guard to bring it home).  If you're expecting tourmaline to be any cheaper, you have a long wait.  Tourmaline is also available in the usual forms and the price range is also about the same. The best advice I can give is this.  You don't want to buy a gift where you end up having to mortgage your home.  But after all, this is your thirty-eighth anniversary and your spouse deserves an anniversary gift for all the years that he or she has put into this marriage.  Well, don't worry about going wrong with anything here.  Gems are called gems for a reason.  And after all, it's only money. 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According to the Office for National Statistics Psychiatric Morbidity Report 2001, a quarter of all adults living in the UK will experience some kind of mental health problem during the course of any one year. Depression is a mental health problem that can affect any one of us at any time of our lives. It is indiscriminate of age, gender, culture and background.  The Patient UK website states that 2 out of 3 adults will experience an episode of depression at some point and the Mental Health Foundation quote that that 10% of children up to the age of 15 have a mental health disorder. So how do we know if we are suffering from depression? Milder symptoms of depression include short bouts of low moods, lethargy, sadness and feeling a bit fed up and out of sorts, and these will often disappear after a few days or so.  However, clinical depression is more serious in that it isn't possible to just "snap out of it" and symptoms can persist for weeks, months and even years without proper help. Some symptoms of depression  Feeling tired and lethargic for most of the time  &lt;br /&gt; Persistent low moods and sadness, a feeling of despondency  &lt;br /&gt; Sleep disturbances, either inability to sleep or sleeping too much  &lt;br /&gt; A pessimistic outlook on life  &lt;br /&gt; Feeling anxious and nervous  &lt;br /&gt; Feelings of worthlessness or guilt  &lt;br /&gt; Frightening and irrational thoughts  &lt;br /&gt; Loss of pleasure in activities and lack of interest in sex  &lt;br /&gt; Avoidance of social contact and social situations  &lt;br /&gt; Loss of appetite or an increased appetite and associated weight loss or weight gain  &lt;br /&gt; Emotional outbursts for no apparent reason  &lt;br /&gt; Irritability Each and every one of us can experience one or more of these symptoms at times without being depressed, however, if symptoms persist for more than a couple of weeks or they interrupt your ability to function on a daily basis then the chances are you might be suffering from depression. Who suffers from depression? Life changing events can sometimes precipitate a period of depression including having a baby, death of a loved one, the breakdown of a relationship, money worries and debt, problems at work, physical illness and disability.  Some groups of people are more at risk of a depressive illness than others and these include the long term sick and unemployed, the homeless, single parents, those who are in care or institutions, those with a past history of depressive illnesses themselves or in their family, and those battling with alcohol or substance abuse problems.  Chemical imbalances, genetics and physiological factors can play a role in some types of depressive disorders.  Seasonal changes involving the long dark winter days and nights can bring on an episode of depression, and for others; there is no apparent or identifiable reason at all.  According to research statistics, women are more likely than men to seek help for a mental health problem or depression however, men are more likely to commit suicide as a result of being depressed. Common types of depression Clinical Depression can be described as a depression that is severe enough to require the help and intervention of a health care professional.  It is sometimes referred to as unipolar depression. Bi-polar or manic depression manifests itself in extreme mood swings alternating between episodes of intense euphoria and despair with relatively stable periods in between. The duration of the episodes and the gaps between them vary from person to person. During a high or manic period, the bipolar sufferer can feel euphoric, is excitable, needs little sleep and can be highly creative.  The lows on the other hand can be devastatingly difficult with a loss of interest in everything, feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness and even suicidal tendencies.  According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists leaflet on depression, 1 in 10 people suffer from Bipolar. Post Natal Depression can occur after giving birth.  The symptoms are similar to those of common depression and can range from a very mild and normal period of "baby blues" lasting a few days to a severe type of depression that requires clinical intervention. Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a type of depression occurring during the winter months, and is thought to be linked to a lack of sunlight so in addition to the usual treatment for depression, light-therapy can be helpful. It is not known why some people suffer from depression and not others and although some people appear more prone to episodes of depression, there is no one cause of depression and many variations in the way a depressive disorder can presents itself. The severity of the symptoms and the impact that depression can have on an individual's life varies from person to person but with a proper diagnosis, the appropriate help can be made available.  Depression is treatable. Depression is a serious condition that can strike anyone at anytime.  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The months of the winter time is mostly the hate season of a gardener like you. It is during these winter months when the flowers that you've painstakingly grown will be covered with ice and will be set to death by the cold breeze. You feel really flabbergasted by such scenario. However, building a greenhouse will give you peace of mind. If your garden space is mostly bare to the top, your most perfect resort is the setting up of a greenhouse. A winter greenhouse will be your solitude in times like these. Now with a greenhouse, it is as if you are enjoying a long duration of springtime. People who've got the deep passion for gardening treats the activity as some sort of finding tranquility during the very turbulent moments of their lives. The greenhouse seems to shun away the worries from them. You may have the same feeling of course. Building a greenhouse in your backyard means setting up a comfortable place that will shield you and your beloved plants from the harsh and cold winter months. Any moment that you step into your haven, you will feel rejuvenated as if you are transcended into a realm filled with serenity and pleasure. Mind you, the scent of fresh flowers can do this for you. The Selection to be Made If you are thinking of creating the greenhouse in your backyard space, you've got a lot of options to look into. There are endless choices that will face you. A small yet cozy winter greenhouse may occupy a space that is supplied with the most favorable sunlight. You can design the size and shape of your winter greenhouse as well. But if you think that your winter greenhouse will only be called for to serve its purpose on these said months, then you might as well settle for a portable greenhouse. This can thus be set up only on the winter months and kept right after another season comes in. The Use of the Greenhouse In a greenhouse, almost any plant can be grown provided that the plants are accustomed to the climate in your place. Gardeners like you may prefer to grow about a large number of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. It is really dependent on your own choice. You may opt to move these plants outside when the weather becomes warm enough. This motion may invite the agents of pollination. But during winter, you may use the artificial pollinations. Winter greenhouse needs particular attention especially in the areas of controlling the humidity, heat, light, diseases, and pests inside the place. The Material to Employ The greenhouse plastic films are usually used by many because the design of these materials is able to withstand the harsh penetration of the ultraviolet rays from the sun, the wind, and the chilly temperature of the winter months. The most commonly utilized plastic film is the six millimeter four year film which serves its purpose well since it is thick, quite heavy, and may last up to four years or more. There is also another type the "over wintering" plastic film which is best to use during winter. As you see, gardening can be a lot of fun if you only know the precautions that you must take. Winter greenhouse can save you from a lot of troubles. Just be sure that you employ the proper materials and steps in nurturing your plants. 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Marie Giolitto Here's a healthful breakfast idea for busy, workaholic types: the fruit and yogurt smoothie. It's the ideal breakfast for people like you and me who don't have time for elaborate morning rituals. Not only is a yogurt fruit shake delicious and nutritious, but it affords maximum convenience and diet control! Reasons Why Breakfast Shakes Rock You decide what goes in. Allergic to bananas? Try peaches in your smoothie instead. Dont like nuts? Leave them out. Its totally up to you, what you add to your smoothie each morning. Mix up a Berry Blast one day and Very Vanilla the next. Smoothies are totally versatile and delicious! Theyre so easy to make. It doesnt take a culinary master to throw a little of this or that in a blender with ice, give it a whirl on high speed and pour into your receptacle of choice. Stock up each week with a smorgasbord of smoothie ingredients and mix and match each day. Its a meal in a glass. What could be better than a breakfast thats both nutritionally-optimized and can be ingested without chewing? This is the perfect food as far as I can see. Slurp one down just before that big meeting! Drink your meal while sitting in traffic. Brilliant! Smoothies are easily transportable. Take one to work, carry one along in your gym backpack... your smoothie can go wherever you go, in a handy plastic container with a snap-on lid. Keep it cool in your take-along cold pack and enjoy a refreshing thirst quencher and energy booster any time of day. Make it the night before. If youve got a full day scheduled, blend up your smoothie the night before, store it away in the fridge, and then in the morning you can just grab and go. Smoothies are for stress-free living! Smoothie Ingredients: the Perfect Blend When it comes to ingredients, there's really no set recipe to follow. It's your smoothie and you can make it however you like. Following is a list of foods that you may or may not include when dreaming up your own unique smoothie creation. 1. Yogurt. Just the right consistency to add body and texture to your shake. The tart flavor of yogurt contrasts nicely with fruit and natural sweeteners. A good source of protein for brain power, plus calcium to keep bones and teeth healthy. Active acidophilus cultures in yogurt help to maintain the bacterial balance of the stomach and intestinal tract. 2. Soymilk. The benefits of soy protein are vast! Used to curb hormone fluctuations in menopausal women, soymilk contains natural estrogenic plant derivatives that can reduce your risk of cancer. Calcium and B-vitamin rich soymilk also makes for healthier bones and improved nervous system function. Pour some into your morning smoothie as a healthy alternative to cow's milk. 3. Whole, rolled oats. Add fiber plus heart protection to your diet. Whole oats are packed with B vitamins and notorious for keeping cholesterol down. Remove artery sludge and reduce the risk of heart attack with a half-cup of oats a day. Cleverly hidden in your tasty breakfast shake, you barely even notice they're there. 4. Nuts or seeds. A source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids needed for glandular and cellular function, nuts and seeds are another ingredient you can toss in by the handful and get instant health benefits. Try any combination of peanuts, walnuts, filberts, pecans, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds or milled flaxseeds for added fiber plus a bold, nutty flavor. 5. Fresh fruit. Start your day right with a little jolt of seratonin from natural fruit sugar. Blueberries are known for their anti-carcinogenic properties. Or, try any of the other vitamin-packed berry varieties such as strawberries, raspberries or blackberries. Bananas, peaches and pineapples make great shake flavors as well. 6. Raw honey. Just a touch of honey in your smoothie adds that sweetness to counter the taste of nuts and oats. Known for its amazing healing properties, honey is the healthy man's sugar and makes for excellent flavor in your morning protein drink. Instead of skipping breakfast tomorrow like you usually do, why not shake things up with a fantastic breakfast shake that takes less than ten minutes to make! Itll go down smooth and easy, and set the tone for an energy-filled and productive day. Copyright 2005 Dina Giolitto. All rights reserved. Liked this article? Have more of the same emailed to your inbox each month. Sign up for the Copywriting and Marketing Ezine from Dina at Wordfeeder.com and learn to write search engine friendly web copy and market your web based business for free. 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Millions of people around the world are addicted to obesity; the worst part is that children and adolescents are also under its grasp. Reluctance towards fitness and fast life style is a vital factor for weight gain. Such fast life provokes dependency on junk food so much so that we have forgotten the importance of fresh food; in fact nutritious diet has become a matter of opportunity. Whats going wrong? What is the reason for such rise in obesity in the recent years? We eat half the amount of food that people in early 50s used to eat but we surpass them drastically when it comes to weight gain. The answer is straightforward  During the past few decades, there has been a phenomenal change in our lifestyle; to be precise we live in a remote control world where the importance of physical effort has literally vanished. Nowadays we spend more time in front of computers, we use cars where before we used our feet or bicycles, and we use lifts and escalators instead of stairs. We have become less active. So, although we consume fewer calories now than a few years ago, we also burn up far fewer calories than before. Weight gain is the difference between the calories we consume and the calories we lose. Or, put more simply, food versus exercise. Yes, we may not seem to eat very much, but if we are couch potatoes we still end up piling on the weight.  &lt;br /&gt;A blessing called Phentermine: Phentermine is a boon for people seeking fast weight loss; it works by stimulating the hypothalamus gland and affecting certain neurotransmitters to decrease appetite. The hypothalamus is the region of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulating sleep cycles, body temperature, appetite, etc. Phentermine is available in tablets, capsule and resin capsules. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant; it should be taken empty stomach, once daily, before breakfast. Taking Phentermine late in the day can disrupt your sleeping hours. 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Some other familiar adverse effects of Phentermine include Depression Drowsiness, Increased blood pressure, Irritability, Nervousness, Sense of well-being, Tiredness, Blurred vision, Change in sexual desire, Clumsiness, Confusion, Diarrhea, and Dizziness. , Dry mouth, Headache, Irregular heartbeat, Nausea or vomiting, Psychosis, Skin rash or itching, Stomach pain, Tiredness and Unpleasant taste. Warning: People above 60 should consult their doctor before opting Phentermine; it is strictly banned for people below 16 years of age Keep the medicine away from children. About the Author : David Turner is the contributing editor to http://www.epharma.md. It is dedicated to provide clients seeking information about pills and products related to erectile dysfunction and weight loss such as Phentermine, Cialis, Levitra, Viagra .Please send feedback at david.turner001@gmail.com. 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My wife makes the fluffiest, creamiest, most delectable cheesecake I have ever tasted, slightly browned at the edges, delicious light yellow, dripping with cherries or blueberries.  There is no store-bought cheesecake that can hold a candle to it. Yet companies like "The Cheesecake Factory" or "Junior's Cheesecakes" make literal fortunes selling cheesecakes at $50.00 apiece not including the shipping!  Those store-bought or Internet bought cheesecakes are good, but my wife can makes them so much better. And this got me to thinking: Cheesecakes mass produced under the most ideal conditions are still inferior to those made with love by wives and grandmothers everywhere.  What does this mean for the Internet marketer?  It means a lot, because it points to new niche markets.  Can you get several grandmothers to produce a few cheesecakes each?  You pay them 15 dollars for every one they produce.  They win because they produce as much as they want, and in some cases that may be something that gives them a new purpose!  There are so many widows and others who, having retired and having families that have moved away, have time.  Some may need a few extra dollars too. You have your own product resource here, a freelance cheesecake factory if you will.  And don't stop there, what else can be produced in this way?  Knitting? Gifts? Crafts? Cookies? Fried Chicken? You can sell these obviously superior products online and ship them anywhere in the country, and if you use Ebay as an example, you can do it without even having to set up your own web-presence, just create an Ebay store! You see older retired people may not want to bother with running their own business, but they may want to feel useful and to get a few dollars for it as well makes it even sweeter.  Why not?  Everyone wins: The customer gets a superior product, the retired person gets worth and dollars, and you make money with your on-line business. By the way, Colonel Sanders started KFC when he was over 60!  He "invented" something called "home meal replacement" selling complete meals to busy, time-strapped families and called it "Sunday Dinner, Seven Days a Week."  Could you have some grandparents or others create complete meals, store them with dry-ice and ship them using the Internet? And no matter what the Mass producers say, properly positioned and skilful marketing will pit them against "Grandma"!  Not an enviable position for them, but a great place for the savvy marketer. Niches are funny things... They typically exist right in front of you unrecognized by almost everyone, but one thing I have noticed, they always seem to exist close to un-used resources.  This is a case where there is unused wisdom and experience, in our elderly population and amongst those who have skills and abilities but perhaps not the time or energy for full-time employment.  If you can use Internet technology to leverage these resources, you can create wealth where nobody ever thought to look for it. David McKee is a freelance copywriter and a Software engineer.  &lt;br /&gt;He writes award winning copy, creates marketing web-sites, and develops useful software.&lt;br /&gt;"Words that Sell the World" McKee Copywriting http://www.mckeecopywriting.com and &lt;br /&gt;Celtic Cross Engineering http://www.celticcrosseng.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_McKee http://EzineArticles.com/?A-Tale-of-Two-Cheesecakes:-Mass-Markets-vs-Niche-Markets&amp;id=396916 &lt;a href="http://www.ammoodle.org/moodlestick/user/view.php?id=37&amp;course=1"&gt;minnesota personal loans bad credit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://eship.olin.edu/user/view.php?id=1968&amp;course=1"&gt;bad credit student loan approval&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.vle-southwest.co.uk/leas/glo/chosenhill/user/view.php?id=72&amp;course=1"&gt;does nectel report to credit buro&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://lms.saisd.net/ole/user/view.php?id=1092&amp;course=1"&gt;bad car credit loan longview&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8941294495422847798-9037191830978157831?l=chealmildrid.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8941294495422847798/posts/default/9037191830978157831'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8941294495422847798/posts/default/9037191830978157831'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chealmildrid.blogspot.com/2008/04/tale-of-two-cheesecakes-mass-markets-vs.html' title='A Tale of Two Cheesecakes: Mass Markets vs Niche Markets'/><author><name>chealmildrid</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05151918274550175790</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941294495422847798.post-4984716871616149884</id><published>2008-04-27T02:30:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-27T02:30:44.244-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Honesty Accepted - Deception Denied</title><content type='html'>By Linda Reeves We've all done it at one time or another, or will do it sometime in the future. Regardless of when you do it, just remember you will get caught eventually and when you do, you cannot bury your head in the sand. Too bad there are not strict policies, punishable by law in association with the internet wherein something could be written and implemented along the lines of "Truth in Online Dating". Who am I kidding, people have lied from the beginning of time and will continue to do so until Hell freezes over and even when caught some will continue to do so at our expense. Bastards!&lt;br /&gt;Remember the old video rental mantra "Be Kind, Rewind"? Some of you may be too young to remember that but the sentiment still applies. For this subject, lets use, oh I don't know, how about "You Lie, You Die", hmmmmm, maybe not, too blatant. Oh wait, I know, "Honesty Accepted, Deception Denied". Anyway, the point here is to be honest in all you say and do. Have you ever stretched the truth or told an out and out blatant lie? Tell me how many more lies did you have to tell to cover your ass from the original lie? Life is too short to waste all your time and energy covering your ass. Do it right and do it honestly the first time. So, you are asking yourself, what is this crazy woman's point? OK, OK, the point is, when you are creating a profile, be it just for your screen name or for an "Online Dating Site" be honest. Describe yourself as you see yourself, if you are 5'5" don't list that you are 5'10", if you weigh 210 don't list your weight as 135. Be real, have you ever spent endless hours talking to someone and envisioned what they looked like based on the picture and physical description posted on their profile only to find the picture is 10 yrs old, they have gained 50 pounds and are 6 inches shorter than what they indicated. It has happend to me, and I was pissed, aggravated and disappointed. 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Natural Alternatives to Treat Eczema</title><content type='html'>By Ben Lynch As I was couch bound one evening, a 'cute' commerical for an eczema drug appeared. It stated that it treated eczema and that there was no cure for eczema. Needless to say, as a naturopathic medical student, I was furious. There is a cure for eczema. It is called prevention. But that is another issue. The issue I want to address here: Elidel, the 'cute' eczema drug, causes cancer in three different animal species. That is not cute. Protopic also causes cancer in the same animal species. The FDA advised doctors to prescribe Elidel or Protopic only if all else failed for eczema. Do not use long term and do not use on children under 2. What are the advisories on Elidel and Protopic:&lt;br /&gt;Do not use on 2 years or youngerDo not use on people with weak immune systemsDo not use long term - only intermittently or short termDo not use until all other eczema treatments have failed What harms can Elidel and Protopic create: The potential for cancer increases with frequency. Longer the use, the higher the chance.The potential for cancer increases with amount. More used, the higher the chance.Upper respiratory infections increased in children with Elidel as compared to placebo.Unknown issues with developing immune systems in children - harm them or not? This is what they've found so far. The list will grow. Why didn't they discover this before it went on the market???? Bottom line: Do not use Elidel or Protopic. A natural eczema treatment is possible: Seek the advice of a trained naturopathic physician and your eczema will be gone. Yes. Gone. Food allergy is a main cause of eczema. Remove food you are allergic or insensitive to - and your eczema will likely disappear. Typical food allergens which cause eczema: egg, wheat, or dairy are the biggest players. Which one it is can be determined with a food elimination diet. Eliminate that specific food and its relations (like soy sauce - wheat based) completely for 3 weeks. Then at the end of three weeks, eat a lot of that avoided food. How do you feel? Symptoms come back, aggravate, no change? Obviously, if aggravated, you are sensitive or allergic. Avoid that food for 6 months at least. This allows your immune system to calm down and not react to everything. There is also a simple technique that I learned this afternoon in lecture. Our professor stated that most people find it difficult to do a food elimination diet. I agree. I know I do. He said he has patients do a 48 hour fast consuming only a quality food supplement powder such as BioCleanse Functional Food. Nothing else is eaten during this time. He states that 6 to 10 servings a day of BioCleanse hold off appetite just fine and allow the body to remove the reacting food antigens. At the end of the 48 hours, the skin is assessed along with energy and overall well-being. If the eczema improved over this time, and yes it can improve this fast as skin regenerates quickly, then he knows the eczema is diet related. A strong topical herbal cream preparation is also useful in helping treat eczema naturally. Dr Rowan Hamilton of Rowan Botanicals recently released Professional Intensif and Professional Extreme. The bottom line today though is to avoid these Elidel and Protopic. Treat the cause of eczema - don't just palliate the surface with a topical steroid. Steroids just push toxins deeper and to a different location. You know what the largest detoxification organ is in the body? Liver? Nope. The skin. Where do toxins appear when the liver is overwhelmed with toxins? The skin. Remove the cause of liver stagnation, do a light cleanse and apply a proven topical to your skin. In a few weeks, you should be much improved. On a side note: You know what may happen when steroids are given for kids with eczema? Asthma. Time and time again, we see this in the clinic. We take the history of some asthmatic child and find that he/she was given topical steroids to control eczema or some other skin affliction. This goes back to what I stated earlier. Steroids only suppress the immune system and stop the body's natural healing response to a buildup of unwanted substances. These substances then accumulate in the body elsewhere. It is not advisable to push something deeper into the body. Better out than in. We then address the child's skin problem naturally and the asthma goes away. Sounds like a bunch of BS doesn't it? I don't BS. With a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, I understand science. My medical school is on the leading edge of natural healing and we are changing the way medicine is done. It is extremely rewarding to see patient after patient improve. You can as well. Back to the topic at hand: Follow the FDA link to read the statement about Elidel and Protopic. Stay healthy. Ben PS - The basic premise you will see me state over and over ...and over again: treat the cause not the symptoms. Sounds basic but it is far from basic. Imagine finding why someone has high blood pressure? You know what conventional medicine's term for some causes of hypertension? Essential hypertension [what's that?] and Idiopathic hypertension [means unknown cause]. Pin it down and you're set. I look forward to writing about this soon. I'm taking Cardiology currently and learning a ton. It is amazing how successful natural treatments are for hypertension. Don't misunderstand me - I completely support conventional medicine and work with MD's all the time. Seattle is a very amazing city as the bridge is solid between conventional and complementary medicine. There is a time for drugs and there is time for natural alternatives - and there is time for both at once. (c) 2005 Benjamin Lynch of HealthE Goods Benjamin Lynch has a BS degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington. Currently, he is obtaining his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. Visit Ben's natural health product store, HealthE Goods where one can use our free health information service where one may ask specific health questions. We provide physician-grade non-prescription natural health products. Wholesale spa products are available to all that qualify. Do visit our Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Blog. We are here to help serve the public with proper health information and effective products. Products described in the article are available at HealthE Goods. 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Natural Alternatives to Treat Eczema'/><author><name>chealmildrid</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05151918274550175790</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941294495422847798.post-835711119274017446</id><published>2008-03-29T11:56:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-29T11:56:38.796-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Know your Man: Is He Your Child?</title><content type='html'>By Maria Moratto  one day the lady of the house handed her husband his jacket. &lt;br /&gt;Here, she said. Put your coat on. &lt;br /&gt;Her husband took it obediently. Okay, he said. But am I cold or are we going somewhere? As much as most of us are the motherly, caring, protective type, we need to remember that men are not our children. So, ordering them around, reminding them to do their chores, and scolding them as if they were a child will not do. Lets not assume they will obey our orders. Heres an example, and a humiliating one, at that. Alex and I went to a salad bar the other day. We were sitting in a booth. Next to us, in another booth, were two couples: an older man with a younger woman and another younger couple. While my son went to get some sodas, I saw that the older man had a T-shirt with sayings that totally agreed with our ethos and ethics. Immediately I went over to his booth, apologized for interrupting the conversation and told him I liked his T-shirt. I went back to my booth and then my son came back. Well, we exchanged some comments about the very issue, both Alex and I and the man sitting in the next booth. Though our exchange was short, we realized that we were both working for a certain university, in different campuses. During that time, the wives were back at the salad bar. Later, when he and his wife were leaving the booth to go back for dessert, I think, he came to our booth to tell us something about his daughter doing something for this cause that we support. He was in the middle of a sentence, when she yelled something at him; I didnt understand what she said. At once, he looked at her and, without blinking an eye, hurriedly left us to follow the wife. In mid sentence! And when he came back, he only smiled, a little embarrassed and that was the end of the story. Now, I ask you: Why would a man do this? Why let himself be humiliated like that? It was obvious he was not flirting with me or anything so her anger couldnt be jealousy; he was just being himself, I think: a pleasant man who follows a conversation. I just cant help but think how many Gents out there are in this submissive position because they dont want to confront the beasts they have as spouses it is either obey or I will make your life miserable. Gee. This has to end! They deserve better than we may believe so. A Word of Advice: Ladies: If you kind of see yourself doing the same thing as the woman in my story, please, stop. Gents: if you feel your collar is choking you, growl and bark: Enough! But, whatever you do, please, dont bite!  Maria Moratto 2006  &lt;br /&gt;Want to have more abundance, health, time, love, fun, and blessings? Visit Prescription For Bliss at www.rx4bliss.com, sign up for the newsletter and receive a fr*ee ebook called "Happy People Are More Abundant!"  Dr. Maria Moratto is the author of "The Inspired Healing For Your Body, Mind, and Soul," "The Inspired Healing Journal: Mending Your Broken Heart," and "Attract Money Journal." Visit her site to get fr*ee affirmation cards. &lt;br /&gt;You may reprint this article in its entirety as long as you add this resource box. 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That's why I was intrigued by Relationship Coach Jess Kennedy Williams notion about heart break free dating. Intrigued, but skeptical. Recently on my Relationship Radio Show on AM 1620 Radio Sandy Springs in Atlanta, I interviewed Relationship Coach Jess Kennedy Williams, author of the number one dating book on BarnesandNoble.com Heart Break Free Dating. The basis of her approach can be found in this quote from her book "When it comes to dating, listen to your gut instinct, not your heart. Your gut tries to protect you from getting hurt, your heart has no clue what it is doing." The secret, according to Jess Kennedy Williams, is to focus on what you want. You do this by knowing your requirements, needs and wants. Requirements - These are the things you must have in a relationship - these are the deal breakers. If these requirements are not met, the relationship will not work. Needs - Needs are close to requirements in importance, but they are negotiable. If a need is not met, it will cause an issue in the relationship, but will not necessarily cause the end of the relationship. Wants - This is the gravy, the icing on the cake, to mix the food metaphors here. When you go out into the dating world with clarity about your requirements, needs and wants, and pay attention, you can accomplish two important things: 1) Protect yourself from getting into a relationships that cannot work long term, because you will be eliminating the outset those that do not line up with your requirements, needs and wants, and 2) Dramatically increase the chances of finding the person that does line up with your relationship map, and enjoy a sustainable long-term relationship. Want to hear weekly tips and tools like these about relationships? Tune in each Thursday at 5 pm Eastern Time to Jeff Herring's Relationship Radio Show on http://www.RadioSandySprings.com You can also listen to past shows at http://www.JeffsRelationshipRadioShow.com And for more tips, tools and strategies for singles and couples visit http://www.SecretsofGreatRelationships.com All from Jeff Herring - Atlanta's Singles and Relationship Coach and host of The Relationship Radio Show. 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As with anything, when it becomes fashionable a lot of people jump on the bandwagon and then it becomes less unique. So what are you doing to make your tattoo or piercing decision more original? Do you care? Are you happy to be one of many? The good news is that even if a piercing in terms of where it is located is common, the actual accessory can be very stylish and relatively unique. This brings me on to the subject I want to walk about which is belly button rings. Have you got one yet? A belly button ring I mean. These are now very popular. At one time it was a piercing that was few and far between but has now reached 'critical mass'. There aren't many that haven't got one or considered having one, at least at some point. Also, really, lets be honest, it's a female thing. Men and belly button rings don't really go hand in hand. As with any piercing, you can be super stylish or you can make it look terrible. Please don't be the latter. So, having firmly established that the belly button ring is firmly in the female domain of our species,  lets also accept they are as common as back tattoos and tongue piercings. That much is a given. There is, however, something alluringly attractive about the naval if it is decorated tastefully, which is where the belly button ring comes into its own. If you choose the right belly button ring it will look exquisitely attractive. There are lots of belly button rings available to purchase, and there is a wide variety to be found at great prices out there in cyberspace so have a good look around for the right one. Belly button rings may not be 'as' unique as they were before they became so populare, but you can certainly add your own touch of style and flare to this type of naval adornment and I can't see them going out of fashion anytime soon. Article by Richard Davies at Tattoo And Piercing Information. 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While this is said somewhat tongue in cheek, it is none the less true. It is to hoped that the method of securing the wood on the lathe will be sound but it also true that there is less than sound wood to contend with at times, not to mention the shavings that often come directly at the turner's face and which may be accompanied by splinters of wood and pieces of bark. Obviously some rules for safety need to followed. While most are simple common sense that does not mean that all wood turners everywhere follow them. In fact, the first and most important rule of safety is simply to use common sense. If something looks dangerous it likely is. Do not do it. 1.Know your lathe well. Read the manual and learn all the parts and what they do. &lt;br /&gt;2.Protect your eyes, ears and nose. Use a full face mask for turning, hearing protectors when the noise is loud, and a good dust mask for sanding. &lt;br /&gt;3.Keep dangling things away from turning wood which could catch them and pull you in. Long hair should be tied back and do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or other loose objects.  &lt;br /&gt;4.Use an appropriate speed for the wood on the lathe. If the lathe shakes, slow it down until balance is achieved. &lt;br /&gt;5.Keep all belt guards in place and make sure that the tail stock and tool rest are tight. Check them periodically as you turn. &lt;br /&gt;6.Rotate the wood by hand to ensure it clears the tool rest and lathe bed before turning on the lathe.  &lt;br /&gt;7.Turn off the lathe before adjusting the rest. &lt;br /&gt;8.Maintain a firm but comfortable grip on the tool at all times.  &lt;br /&gt;9.Do not reach over turning wood. Shut the lathe off first. Make sure you have  a firm stance and good footing. Clean up the shavings as they get in the way. &lt;br /&gt;10. Regularly maintain the lathe to ensure it is sound and in good repair. &lt;br /&gt;11. Dull tools do not cut well and may slip. Sharpen often. A good thing to remember is to sharpen to keep a tool sharp, not to regrind a dull tool. &lt;br /&gt;12. Use good lighting in the work area.  &lt;br /&gt;13. If tired, rest. Do not use the lathe when tired or when using alcohol or drugs. &lt;br /&gt;14. Beware of electric shock. Electric cords need to be in good repair and the lathe should not be used under wet condition. &lt;br /&gt;15. Make sure all wrenches, chuck adjusting tools and other loose objecs are removed before turning on the lathe. &lt;br /&gt;16. Never leave the lathe running unattended,  even if only turning around for another tool. Remember that the work is not over until a piece is sanded and a finish is applied. Sanding will generate an amazing amount of dust that is harmful to your lungs. A simple sanding mask should be worn and if possible a dust collector used. Many popular turning finishes are safe for human consumption but others may be toxic, including the fumes. Read all directions carefully and use appropriate safety measures such as ventilation and breathing masks. Above all, be aware that people have turned wood safely for thousands of years and a few simple precautions will continue to make it safe and enjoyable. Darrell Feltmate is a juried wood turner whose web site, http://aroundthewoods.com ,  contains detailed information about wood turning for the novice or experienced turner as well as a collection of turnings for your viewing pleasure. You too can learn to turn wood, here is the place to start. Wondering what it looks like? Follow the page links for a free video. &lt;br /&gt;http://aroundthewoods.com&lt;br /&gt;You can easily ask your questions about wood turning at his blog at&lt;br /&gt;http://roundopinions.blogspot.com &lt;br /&gt;as well as comment on any thing related to the web site, this article or other aspects of wood turning, art and craft. 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Its also a serious issue for the health service in both the USA and the UK  and is predicted to become the second biggest burden on both countries health services in less than two decades. Many people suffer in silence, not wanting to go to their doctor with a condition which some still find embarrassing and difficult to discuss. Others find that the side-effects of the antidepressants they are prescribed prove almost as debilitating as depression itself, or simply that the drugs do not have the right effect. This can leave sufferers feeling even more isolated and unhappy. However, research suggests that there may be a natural remedy for what is often referred to as the common cold of mental illness. After extensive research scientists have come to believe that high quality fish oils, rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids, are the natural solution to depression, even in severe cases in which the patient has not responded to other treatment. The key to alleviating depressive symptoms is EPA or elcosapentaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid of the Omega 3 group which can be found in some specialist fish oils. It has been shown by brain scans to regenerate the brain, and it is also possible that it stimulates stem cells into producing new nerve cells. EPA has a positive effect on the brain regardless of whether you are depressed or otherwise of low mood. It has been shown to improve mental performance as well as a host of other health benefits including decreasing the risk of heart attacks, deep vein thrombosis or DVT, and stroke. An international group of medical scientists have assembled an impressive body of research over the last couple of years which gives weight to these astonishing beneficial claims. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Basant Puri, who is also a senior lecturer at Londons Imperial College MRI unit, is an enthusiastic supporter of the EPA cause and prescribes it in a high-quality form to his depressed patients at his Hammersmith Hospital Clinic. He says they are responding well; "Studies show that this nutrient, found in high quality fish oil, can clear the symptoms of depression within three or four weeks, and then the patient can ward off any further attacks just by taking a daily supplement." Dr Puri first became intrigued by the function of EPA when studying nutrition, and when he became a psychiatrist and brain imager he could see for himself the benefits of supplementing diet with EPA. It became clear that a lack of EPA in diet may in fact be a major cause of depression. Dr Puris work and insights led him to consider the accepted view on the biochemistry of the brain and to think differently. He realised that human beings ate more fish during the period in history when our brains were still developing, and saw that "The trouble today is that many things we eat, along with stress and nicotine, inhibit the body's own ability to produce [essential fatty acids]." One 21-year-old man Dr Puri first treated EPA with had suffered from depression for seven years or more, but after taking the supplement for nine months he had a new lease of life. He set up his own business and was planning to travel to the US to study  a significant change had occurred. And not only in his mood, but in his brain itself. A comparison of a brain scan taken before the EPA treatment with one taken after indicated, to Dr Puris amazement, that the brain had partially regrown. Depressive patients show low levels of electrical activity in the brain and an actual reduction in the cerebral cortex  this patient showed nerve cell regrowth and a thickening of the greater part of the brain, commonly referred to as the grey matter. Dr Puri took this as indicative that EPA, with its apparent power to stimulate the brain to make it repair itself, could bring hope to people suffering from a wide variety of conditions. Omega 3 is found chiefly in oily fish  tuna, fresh salmon, pilchards, sardines and mackerel  but these alone do not provide EPA in sufficient qualities to have this amazing effect on the brain. Supplements, which can be taken alongside antidepressants in complete safety, are necessary to treat depression. Its not a good idea to stop antidepressants immediately, without a gradual reduction as advised by your GP, as you can suffer severe side effects. You should always consult your GP before embarking on any treatment, however, and should be especially careful with fish oil supplements if you are taking any blood-thinning medication as EPA also thins the blood. Its good to find an EPA supplement which contains a lesser quantity of DHA, another Omega 3 fatty acid, as too much of this can lessen the effectiveness of EPA. Patients suffering from mild to moderate depression should take two capsules twice a day with food, while patients with severe depression should take a higher dose after consultation with a specialist. As with antidepressants its advised that you continue to take the supplements after the symptoms have gone  in the case of EPA, Dr Puri recommends two capsules a day as a maintenance dose. There are positive side effects of EPA too  patients will find their skin looking fresher and the condition of their hair and nails improving, which can help to give that boost of self-esteem depression sufferers benefit so much from. 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Loose shoes, standing all day, stubbing the toes, ignoring the nail are reasons of feets bad work. We begin to think about our feet only when they hurt. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to help your feet to recover and to prevent problems in the future. A professional pedicure is a very pleasant procedure and you can recreate this experience at home with only a small investment of time, money, and resources. At first, remove any old nail polish and then soak your feet in a tub of hot water. Add some bath or Epsom salts for better relax. Keep your feet in the water for at least five to ten minutes. After it, remove dead skin and soften your feet using a small brush. Put each foot back into the water after youve finished brushing. Take a bit of foot scrub lotion to further soften any rough spots like your heels or the sides of your toes. When youve massaged the lotion into your feet, take a pumice stone to finish off any lingering rough skin. &lt;br /&gt;Remove your feet from the water and dry them with a soft towel. Rub your feet with some of your favorite lotion. After youve finished massaging your feet, its time to pay attention to your nails. Trim and shape your nails with clippers and a file, and then use a cuticle stick to gently push back your supple cuticles. After getting your cuticles in order you can even out the surface of your nail by applying a clear or opaque base coat. This will help hide any ridges or lumpy areas that might show up if you applied nail color directly to the affected area. When the base coat is dry, add a coat of your favorite nail color. Its a good idea to apply several coats to improve the durability of your finish. Clean up any messy areas as you go, using a small cloth or cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to dissolve stains that may have been deposited around the edges of your toe nail. An additional coat of clear sealer will prevent chips and scuff marks from harming your pedicure masterpiece. Now your feet are ready for any deed!&lt;br /&gt;Dont forget about everyday care of your feet - supportive, well-fitted shoes, washing and drying your feet carefully to avoid fungal and bacterial problems and more attention to any problem. Looking pretty and being healthy are elements of your great feet. 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In some situations, comprehensive first aid equipment is essential to maintaining a safe and prepared environment. Having this first aid equipment  and knowing how to operate it properly  can be mean the difference between life and death. One such piece of first aid equipment that has garnered quite a bit of press recently is the portable automated external defibrillator. When someones heart stops beating, the external defibrillator transmits electric waves through paddles in order to restart the normal rhythms of the heart. This is a serious piece of first aid equipment and should only be used by someone who is well trained in doing so. However, because of the effectiveness of the external defibrillator, it is now being installed on airplanes, in schools, and even in offices. Specific people in these environments are being trained on how to use this piece of first aid equipment in the hopes that it can save a life in an otherwise perilous situation. Another important component of first aid equipment is a litter  a small, easily collapsible canvas canvas stretcher of sorts. It is used to help remove a victim from a dangerous situation or to take someone closer to a place where rescue workers can reach them. A tourniquet is another imperative piece of first aid equipment  used to temporarily stop the bleeding of severe injuries until emergency services can arrive. Additionally, first aid equipment also includes protective gear for those administering the first aid. Goggles, a compact and disposable mouth-to-mouth resuscitation device that allows for sterile administering of rescue breaths, and rubber gloves are all a part of first aid equipment. The goal of first aid equipment in the work, school, or home environment is to assess life threatening injuries and stabilize victims until professional emergency medical assistance can arrive. But this first line of defense  when used correctly - can often save a victims life. For easy to understand, in depth information about first aid visit our ezGuide 2 First Aid. 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Furthermore in life, sometimes when one says, writes, or depicts tea, that one is mentioning a broad spectrum of tea in general, which some think consists of any orally acceptable decoction of the various thousands of plants which are beneficial to humans/animals/plants, ie. a cup of tea, one usually thinks of black or Oolong or green but it could refer as mentioned in the last sentence any of the thousands of herbs, like an herbal tea. For example; Refering to the book 20,000 secrets of tea,&lt;br /&gt;Cranberry; a berry tea for vitamin C, b- complex, iron, and calcium-the antistress nutrients.  It also cleanses the urinary tact, bladder, and kidneys. Dandelion, A root or leaf ea for toning your liver and removing toxins.  It's a natural diuretic with potassium to maintain electrolyte balance.&lt;br /&gt;Astragulus, A root tea with amino acids to restore your immunity, and maintain strong defenses.  It also can be used to enhance other tea.  Astragulus is also a type of aphrodisiac but of course should not be manipulated for unjust causes, like wasting oneself away for the pursuit of pleasure. These threes teas or herbal decoctions were depicted maybe to help coincide with your seeking some of the essentials that vegetarians are requiring. So as you can see many variables play into the "tea" inclination and a nomenclature acceptability of a herbs terms of use, and one should always be specific to the type of tea, be it generic, or specific or even vice versa (depends how one is looking, reading, undestanding it).  And the more people that understand this, we will be better off and much stronger as a community of health conscious individuals being able to educate ourselves on the systematic constituents and/or (basically) the uses of different types of tea, whether it be the specific nomenclated Tea of the Theaceae Family known as Camellia Sinesis (Latin) KUNTZE or for various other decoctions known as tea in which we drink for ailments and remedies and known as beverages as well. Tea as a beverage will be able to remedy many ailments and there is always a crossover between Eastern and Western Medicine so to divide is so bias.  Its effects as well as effects within a pill form usually are referred to with the same definations, and most herbal books have those designations which will helpyou to seek your herbal tea remedy.&lt;br /&gt;These definitions may be tonic; which is good for well being, diuretic; help increase urine, Nervine; helping to soothe the nerves.  Any education into these definitions will help one determine a herbal decoction or tea beverage that is good for him/her. Herbal Tea most often is to be consumed with water after brewing and hopefully not allowed to ferment into alcohol.  To go alittle further on this topic, the alcohol acts as a preservative and many liquors contain different types of consitutents.  Although if one can come to a conclusion that he doesnt always need the alcohol to gain the effects of the constituents included in the bottle of alcohol ie, Anisette, contains fennel.  Its the fennel one enjoys, and that individual doesnt need to take the alcohol with it to seeks its healing effects. With commerce today, the preparations do not need to be contained for months at a time across shipping water like in the old days, so we can just ween off the alcohol and gain the soothing effects of herbs properties through a tea concoction, and these herbal teas should be more available in restaurants. Overall one should realize its not the alcohol that they are after but the constituents in it, and there should be support groups that encompass this type of environment and system. As it is not always easy to find the structure that allows for an alcoholic to ween to an unalcohol beverage that produces the same effect and coming to learn that the alcohol feeling isnt necessary.  Sometimes the bottle is the only way to get to the ingredients a said alcoholic needs.  On this typic here, I want to commit that the chemical makeup of wheat is a very addictive constituent, activating the androgenous zone and so doesnt most burbon as well as opiates and they quicker society comes to realize this the quicker we may be able to help fuel those whom need the care the most to deactivate off the hallucinagenics as well as alcohol, and the feeling of rest, if I may interpolate with those thoughts.  My name being Thomas and having to do with bread as defined in the dictionary has helped me to lead into an undersanding of this, and to lapse away from glutonous behavior.  Ie the bread basket and basket sometimes refereeing to trouble, well mom whats in the basket?  Mother natures best I hope. &lt;br /&gt;Also, some may want to know that Hops, a constituent in many beers is a hypnotic, be forewarned.  And rootbeer was once known as any decoction that contained a root and the tea that was made out of it; but now with the soft drink, I think the rootbeer more or less refers to a beer made with a specific root, maybe licorice; but again overall could refer to any helpful root used in a decoction or tea as one maybe inclined to say or make.  Try to stay out of the softdrinks so much sugar and Im kinda a stiffy for the cornsyrup, just think its burned up to much to make the syrup losing the key constituents of the corn, as anything with labeled condensate.  And well barley becareful ot to allow to stand alone to long cause, its latin name is Darnel, ya like in that sitcom that I dont recall of yesteryear, Good Times or something, or is it Mamas House you know Oh Archie which in its latin meaning means Drunkeness, the same with the Bithstone Stone Amethyst, A=against, Methyst=drunkingness, so febraury should be against drunkedness. Laughin anyway. Take a breather and heres a new type of topic. I think it is or may have been a major problem, hurdle, and misconception as we (most of us) were brought up to learn to use all God's plants to our benefit, and a quick slash to that is that some are criminalized ie marijauna and caco, which is so close to the spelling for the coca nut, even cola nut as well as sounding like coffee nut, and even furthermore not to confuse the coconut, (the big round one) and once we can establish that those with the C's nuts; cola, coffee, cocao(also known as cocoa, ie. Chocolate tree), caco,(cocaine base shrub/nut), and coconut (like the milk, or if I may fruit)are beneficial. ("I believe at this point, with a little waryriness to cocao(chocolate tree) and coca leaf, those forementioned are not hallucinagenic,) but if anything is overconsumed, people have a problem with their effects, ie to much chocolate (coca will make one hallucinate or sexually active), please watch out this Halloween). Now if I may, we who like caffeine to speed up via green Tea and the people that enjoy a caffeine via coffee, (this may piss some people off, but even coffee may be considered to be a tea), well having all the previous knowledge as forementioned and not being surcombing to lobbists of the food industry(coffee) and sugar industry, the understanding of some of the fundamentals and constituents of the nuts is essential.  For example, cocao or cacoa sounds and is spelled so close to caco that it creates confusion and I think the big wigs of the chocolate and coffee industry want that, so that the caco is much forgotten and they may monopolize and billions of dollars to go to antidrugging for the use of building a society and destroying another for its income. I mean the acetates of the cutting (or bringing forth its major constituent for cocaine are not good, but the access to Caco nut should not be limited, (like why Coca it isnt in Coca Cola anymore), personally I would like to try a decoction of the caco leaf in a tea.  With regards to marijauna, though a hallucinogenic and so isn't sage and wormwood (known as Tarrigon) (outlawed as Absinthe Liquor) which without the alcohol is used by many, contains Thujone (a constituent) that is hallucinogenic and mimics the active constituent of Marijauna, (TetrahydraCannibinol) both anodynes or pain killers.  Well buyer beware, even lettuce is in the opium family, hereby in amounts will present a hallucinary effect. Soothing to some and being able to manipulate by others. Well with all that, the laws shouldn't outlaw only identify and in no way should people be roled around for not understanding what the industries try to circumvent through not well known knowledge for the fact that they want to monopolize on a one sided industry thereby hurting farmers and making large sums of cash for their onesidededness and unmistakenably hurting many through incarcination and ill fortune.  I think some of the time the warriors of either side lacks a fully fundamental understanding of what they may be fighting over, and its the uppity upsy people who are holding the manipulating cards secretly. Upon confrontation with those men and the warriors,  when they do learn they may turn the other way for feelings of guilt or for selfindulgeness of what they seem to be having problems with, because change is often difficult and if there isnt a good support system, failure is usually most unavoidable (well I had a brain fart and wanted to use another word like (undelikely not to happen, beg your pardon.)  But if they are wrapped up in their society with overwhelming bills or on the reverse side nothing but the soil to plant that is being burned up or taken for other uses, change is difficult and fighting prevails, read an article about the monopolizing of chocolate fields recently in Africa, be wary of what you eat and whom is suffering for it.  Same with the coffee produces and the caco farmers that wish to grow their own crops and not be manipulated and scrutinized for the sake of large industry buying up fertile planting area for their Coffee (cash crop). Another alternative funny as it seems with all this craziness around is an alternate to coffee and some says it resembles or taste like chocolate tastes like coffee, it is know as Guarana. Thats my blog a lot statement, feeling or whatever, so although the disciple Paul mentioned to stay out of Southeast Asia, I like God's Green Tea and the taste of other Green Teas, whatever the green tea herbal tea may be,  and without sugar and care not for coffee's laxative and find the herbal green teas benficial to my health, so If I'm damned when Peters gates closes before me for drinking green tea maybe the Tibetains will allow me to sit in.  Sorry Im abit unhappy over the 1930 cosmetique, drug laws and I think alot of information has gone taboo since those times and god thankful Ive come to find out and may help others in its resurfacing and decriminalization.  Paul was a carrier of the cross, maybe I can relieve him one way or another, but quitting Green Tea or other herbal Teas is tough for me, seeing that it opens my life for a healthy breath and overall bodily relief. To kind of reiterate, Potters Herbal Cyclopedia has an entry for Tea, Camellia Sinesis, (L) KUNTZE, Fam. Theaceae&lt;br /&gt;It refers to Tea, be it Black, Green, Oolong, and Red.  Henceforth a common misconception that shouldnt be misconstrued is for those whom use various different herb teas with preparation by decoction and call them tea, because there is a known Tea (GreenTea etc.).  Please specificy when using different herbs through decoction or (teas), like be careful of the "general" term Tea as inclined better or not with the specific nomenclated "Tea"; green tea, black tea, red tea, oolong tea.  The plant Tea is also determined by location of where it comes from but based more on the preparation of raw product because even from China comes teas processes and/or fermented as opposed to India where a lot of the processed teas are known to have been prepared. Not to confuse the issue but Tea as a slang, is known as heroin, or further more defined in the dictionary as anarchy.  Well I think it is sometimes a misleading step for those whom seek a better lifestyle through God's giving plants to be used by society and after all it is the poppy only cut again with acetates to make the constituent of something like the opiate come forth but be careful, for maybe not all the properties of the original poppy may be intact, as it may be burned off.  Usually with all natural usuage the plants include their own type constituent buffers, which may helpdecrease overdosing within their own signature. Theres a term known as signature of doctrines, which is or has been a guide by the ancients and some today as to what a plant looks like and what it helps with within a person, such as Mullein, a big leaf furry plant which helps in respiratory, the leaves the natives say are similair to the lung, with its aveolli, the little bushy branches in the lung that pick up the oxygen, well on the reverse the plant with its softness picks up the C2, be wary, this is an extremely dangerous practice and please never try anything outdoors without educated intervention and practice through tangible study. If all the forementioned help to make some sense, I'm happy and if I baffled you, please speak freely and one (you)will come to learn through questioning. I wonder whom didn't want the poppy around and therefor people had to condense it to a heroin form for smaller "tighter shipment" so that people could still obtain it.&lt;br /&gt;Those with the Hippocratic oathe? &lt;br /&gt;Please pardon my inadequacies and the hypocrisy that our system/s sometimes entail. Best to all and watch out for those hallucinagenic and hypnotic properties that may be unsuspectingly added via lack of knowledge or for other avericious (greedy) peoples and means. umm "Green Tea" Well even Wax Myrtle on this East coast of N. America, Massachusetts "the blue hill" or Massachuset, native origin; makes one soothing beverage, but some say the wax is toxic, many things are, and please be knowledgeable to various types of references, because even Potters Cyclopedia doesnt mention toxicity and is sometimes less detailed on definitions Don't forget to add a little Appalachia tea to your remedy list, white willow 100% natural aspirin, along with its other beneficial constituents that bayer has left out in its synethetic form.&lt;br /&gt;A little chew on the stick will do ya!  Watch out as blood pressure will decease. Please dont get bogged down by the thousands of choices of natural decoctions as its is a lifetime of learning, and a field, no pun intended, that should be held dear. 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She originally named it "structural integration" and although this name is still used today, it has become more popularly known as Rolfing - a name that is now trademarked. The theory behind Rolfing is that the body's natural state is relaxed, comfortable and aligned with the Earth's gravity.  However, over time the stresses of everyday life cause people to adjust the way they hold their bodies and the way they move.  An example is what happens when people spend long hours at a computer - their head drops down and forward, their shoulders hunch over and their ears end up over air instead of directly above their shoulders. Newly-learned positions and movements become patterns and for a while may be more comfortable.  But eventually, because they work against gravity, they put even more stress on the body.  Muscles may become shorter on one side and longer on the other and the tissue that connects them - the fascia - may become stiff and even fused, creating adhesions.  A Rolfing treatment is designed to not only release the adhesions and relax the muscles, but also teach better body mechanics so that the patterns the client has just "unlearned" don't return. A Rolfing session does use massage techniques, but these are usually done more slowly and deeply; since Rolfing is intended to affect the structure of the body, the more superficial techniques of massage are not helpful.  The work the Rolfer does can be intense.  But the level of discomfort the client may feel will depend on how out of the balance the body is and whether the Rolfer has to do a lot of work to release the effects of old injuries.  The best advice is to try to avoid tensing up by "breathing through" the more difficult techniques.  After a treatment the client will usually feel lighter and more balanced and may even be taller. Rolfing is usually done in a series of 10 sessions, starting with specific areas and progressing to whole-body treatments.  These sessions are usually done about a week to two weeks apart.  The Rolfer may also give the client exercises to do between sessions to help them move more correctly and stay aware of how they move - in other words, to keep the re-education process going.  Some people would rather get only one or two treatments focusing on what they think are their problem areas, but most Rolfers discourage this.  They believe that focused treatment is not helpful and does not have lasting effects, because each part of the body supports each other part. Some of the effects of Rolfing are - increased flexibility - better posture - relief of pain, muscle tension, or headaches - smoother, more efficient body movement - emotional balancing (which results from the physical balancing and release of old injuries) Because it works to change the structure - and therefore function - of the entire body, Rolfing may not be as relaxing as some other forms of bodywork, but for long-term effects many people prefer it to anything else. 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Excitement can quickly turn into stress, as the tally rapidly rises. Curve your stressors, have fun and make your day extra special by adding your own personal touch. This article will show you invaluable ways to decorate your wedding, on any kind of budget! There's many decorations to be made; everything from handmade invitations, to decorating the wedding arch. Your face will glow with pride, to see so much of yourself in your wedding setting. An already very special day, will be made even more special  because your personality will be shining throughout. One more thing, there's no rule that says the groom can't help. If he enjoys making things with his hands, let him get involved also! Make sure you read both parts of this addition. Part Two goes into decorating with flowers. We'll start with the invitations. Use your imagination and creativity in all of the decorations you are making. Don't limit yourself to just the regular, common materials. 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Chapter excerpt  Copyright by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved from the book Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance &amp; Supreme Confidence. Published by The Rose Group (January 2005) ISBN: 0974145742 Barbara Rose, Ph.D. is the best selling author of nine books including If God Hears Me, I Want an Answer!, Stop Being the String Along: A Relationship Guide to Being THE ONE, and Know Yourself.  She is an internationally recognized expert in personal transformation, relationships, consciousness and spiritual awakening, and a pioneering force in incorporating Higher Self Communication, the nondenominational study and integration of humanity's God Nature into modern personal growth and spiritual evolution. Dr. Rose is known for providing life changing answers, quick practical coaching and deep spiritual wisdom to people worldwide as the Founding Director Institute of Higher Self Communication. 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What an experience!  It is one thing that will always be remembered as a unique experience for me.  My first exposure to Jewish life was after moving to Austin and attaining many clients and friends of Jewish faith.  My next exposure was the opportunity to study Judaism in History of World Religions class.  Furthermore, two of my spiritual partners, Stan and Mel, are Jewish. For a gentile, I was catapulted very quickly into something I didnt know about. The first Bar Mitzvah I went to was at Congregation Agudas Archim with one of my spiritual partners.  Mel invited me to go with him and I was thrilled.  Mel was also the sponsor of the young man.  I was informed by Mel that the service started at ten in the morning, however, that time was only for the religious people, and I could be there about fifteen to twenty minutes past ten.  Being late is unusual for me, but I complied. On my arrival, I was greeted by young ushers.  I walked in and spotted Mel.  He motioned me over and I stood beside him.  Mel gave me a book and indicated the page number.  Well, that is when the "difference" began! To my embarrassment I could not figure out the book.  It was always upside down! I kept flipping it over, turning it around, and I still wasnt getting it. Mel explained that in Hebrew, the writing is from left to right as are the page numbers.  We had a good laugh about my embarrassment and proceeded to listen to the service. I listened and immediately realized that it was in Hebrew, with very little English.  I could read along in English which I did and found the Torah lesson of great interest as it portrayed the dietary laws of Jewish life.  Finding my reading was much faster than the lesson being read, I had an opportunity to observe the surroundings!  As I looked around, I noted that most of the congregation was male and had similar characteristics!  Immediately the stereotype of a Jewish male was made known to me, and I looked at Mel, and sure enough he looked like all the rest of them!  The few women that were there had same features and characteristics. The atmosphere was solemn and somewhat dark in nature.  The congregation was there for one purpose and that was to receive the lesson of the day. After the ceremony Mel took me to the Ark and showed me the Torah, explained symbols in the synagogue, and answered many questions.  This whole experience was new to me and one to remember. One month later I had an opportunity again to participate in another Bar Mitzvah, this time at Congregation Beth Israel.  This time the son of my other spiritual partner, Stan, became a Bar Mitzvah and I was invited to the complete weekend celebration which started with the Shabbat Service Friday.  Upon entering the temple I immediately noted the difference between the synagogue and temple.  The sanctuary was different, the atmosphere was different, the energy was different.  Many women were in attendance, bright colors were worn, and there was happy chatter and hugging going on.  A few men wore the Yarmulke and I noted only one man wearing the Tallit. (At the synagogue only a few men did not wear either.) Saturday morning, during the Sabbath Service, was the actual ceremony where Zach became Bar Mitzvah.  Again, walking into the temple I noted the same atmosphere as the night before. Bright, happy, and noisy!   The ceremony was similar to the synagogue in some sense, with the immediate and extended family participating in the service by reading of the Torah, the procession through the congregation with the Torah, the Bar Mitzvah speaking to the congregation and the parents speaking to him.  The difference was that most of the service was in English, with the exception of the reading of the Torah and some of the singing by the Cantor in the most angelic voice I have ever heard.  There was no Cantor at the synagogue. After the completion of the service, (in both cases) blessings were made over wine and bread before the Kiddush luncheon.  The luncheon at the temple was wonderful with traditional Jewish foods (bagels and lox, kugel and latke).  They were all foods that I was familiar with, make, and did not realize that they were Jewish!  After picking up our food in buffet style my husband and I decided to sit at an empty table with the idea of seeing who will show up at our table.  Soon three elderly couples sat with us.  After introductions they realized that we were not Jewish.  The welcome from them was nothing I had experienced before. It was very warm, loving, and spiritual. They made sure that we were honored guests in their temple. Dinner and dancing in the evening are "something to remember"!  What a party!  The reception at the Four Seasons Hotel started with cocktails and appetizers, followed by a wonderful three course meal.  Seating arrangements were prearranged by the family so we could sit with people we knew or have a common bond.  The decorations were fabulous, and a live band played throughout the night.  There were approximately two &lt;br /&gt;hundred and seventy five people there, which one hundred of those being school mates (Jewish and Gentile) of Zach.  The atmosphere was "high," with much laughing and dancing.  Zach and the immediate family were of great attention throughout the dance  &lt;br /&gt;with many traditions performed.  One was the Hora where the Bar Mitzvah and each member of the immediate family are raised up on a chair and the guests dance around them.  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This experience also gave me a confirmation that although my spiritual partners are of a different faith and walk of life from me, there are many parallels, and we are connected by one Higher Power, Source, Spirit, God. Irene Watson has taught and facilitated healing workshops and retreats throughout the United States and Canada.  Most recently she has produced workshops, seminars and retreats for Nekoda Development Institute from her office in Austin, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology from Saint Edward's University in Austin and her Master of Arts, with honors, in Liberal Studies: Psychology, from Regis University in Denver. Her emphasis was in spirituality and psychosynthesis. She is listed in Whos Who of American Women 2004, 2005; is author of the "The Sitting Swing" (2005) and was published by The National Library of Poetry in 1996. 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"The Secret" And The True Followers Of Jesus</title><content type='html'>By Charles Neshah You may not know it, but the The Secret DVD, the on going buzz online is generating lots of controversy between those who cannot see the rational behind the principles espoused by The Secret" and those who see it. Wow, folks, the truth has never been told, it is with the Master-mind. But some of our assumptions may be truths, and even outright lies become truths without evidence.  This is why it is quite difficult to accept a proven principle that can be used to turn a life around for the best. Therefore "truths" flourish. The Christian truths, which are averse to the "The Secrets" truth, can be likened to the "truth" told by the three friends of Job while the truth in the "The Secret" is akin to the truth of Job himself in challenging God to   prove him (Job) unworthy. Only those who claim their inheritance shall have it. The biggest problem of mankind is self condemnation, self deceit and outright falsification of facts. If you condemn yourself, who can salvage you. Jesus? Give me a break! The Secret teaches you to be positive, and you cannot condemn yourself while being positive; rather you can turn your life around with positive thinking and affirmative actions. What I do not understand  is why such a simple principle is being tied to age old lies and ambiguous claims about a beginning and end we will never know about.  What can be more fabulous than the religious beliefs of Christians, especially in one who does not know Christianity?  He was born a Jew, lived and worshiped as a Jew, and died a Jew. True Jesus followers should practice Judaism, period. Daniel and Rich (some antagonist at my blog on The Secret)  speak in defense of Jesus, especially Daniel, who talks about Jesus' Godness, as if Jesus himself ever claimed to be God anywhere in the Bible. What he called himself all the time was the Son of Man. Of course, followers meekly and dubiously foist their leaders with larger than life attributes and images. As for whether Jesus, according to Rich, ever used the little phrase "within you" in Mathew:6, "The Kingdom of God is Within you" is a popular answer Jesus gave to a popular question. That being said, note that the same principles the antagonists  are criticizing in the "The Secret" are what Jesus used to get things done as he desired within the time and scope allotted him by the Source of life. I am amused to read some statements credited to Jesus about the serpent as follows: Ever since the serpent has been the serpent, he's been whispering that in our ears. Jesus, in His Wisdom, confronted that convincingly:&lt;br /&gt;"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?" Mark 8:34-37. Oh Rich, Serpent or Lucifer is just the personification of the negative thoughts of man, for Sunday school children. You should have shaded that by now. It is the same principles "The Secret" espouses that the Church perverted and  used to rule the world and still uses with ulterior motives; for why do you think that adults  continue to think like children when it comes to religious myths? Listen, if you think positively about a lie and dwell on it continuously it becomes your truth. The most absurd of all is for anyone to think that "The Secret"   is meant to prevent their death; God or the Source of life graces and withdraws grace... as a rule to ensure the continuity of creation. Life and Death are divine purposes, The Secret is just a way to live life more abundantly, it does not prevent death. It is true that man has arrogated to himself too much importance than he deserves in the scheme of things. Yet, like I said in an earlier article, man is a co-creator with God or the Source of life. That being so, man is empowered to create good or evil according to the choices he makes, and those choices he can only make  from the jumble of thoughts that show up in his mind. No one creates his own thoughts, but everyone decides which thought or group of thoughts to action. If what Daniel says is true that what happened to Jesus was what he wanted, then why was he apparently afraid and made every effort to have his tribulation averted? And why when his time came as he had said, did he lament having been forsaken by his father? Everyone of us will behave just as Jesus did, no one wants to die. All said, I will always cancel my negative thoughts with positive ones and hope for the best - The Secret. I will never give up till my time is up. Death is a necessary end, not the wages of sin. 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You may download it and distribute it from your own site if you wish, subject to the terms of the copyright. Introduction This is not intended to be an exhaustive exploration of the different ways in which you can produce and sell an ebook on line. There are far too many different combinations for me to give adequate coverage to each. If you search Google for "self-publishing" or "ebook publishing" you'll probably find millions of pages on the subject. What I can show you is a system that I know works. It's relatively cheap to set up and hundreds of people are using it to make sums from a few dollars a week to hundreds. That's not to say that other methods don't work - some may even be better - it's just that I know this one has consistently produced results over several years. This is not a get rich quick scheme and I make no guarantee of earnings whatsoever. You may spend months and months working on your ebook and not make a single red cent. Even if it's successful you will almost certainly not make a fortune. Having said that, I know of one lady who made over $100,000 from her ebook so it is possible. It's uncommon, but it is possible. But the chances are you're not entirely in it for the money anyway. In my experience craft book writers usually start off with a desire to share what they know. They're not out to get rich by it and that's a very healthy attitude to adopt. I don't mean to put anybody off trying. There's a huge sense of pride, achievement and satisfaction in creating your own book and pretty much anybody can do it. I just want to be honest with you right from the start. It's not easy. It can be hard work and sometimes frustrating when the words just won't come. The flip side is that when it all comes together, it's great! Creating Your Craft Ebook Well first, I suppose you're going to need something to put it all together. Something to type all those words into. Most word processors will do the trick and I guess Microsoft Word is going to be the one most people already have on their computer. If you use something else it's not a problem so long as it will perform two functions in addition to the actual typing. (1) It you must be able to add pictures and/or drawings. Some very basic word processors can't do this but mostly they can. If yours can't, you need to look at getting something else. I suppose it's possible to produce an ebook that is words only, but I would suggest that's not going to look so attractive to your potential readers. (2) You must be able to create a PDF from your finished file. PDF is the format created by Adobe Acrobat and the majority of people have the PDF reader on their PC already. Unfortunately the PDF reader can't actually create PDFs. To do this you need to invest in a copy of the full software, available at adobe.com, but it isn't cheap. Another alternative is to use an online PDF creator or other software you can download. If you do a search using Google, MSN or Yahoo for "PDF maker" you'll find loads - a lot of them free. I can't recommend one because I haven't tried them all but as most offer at least a free trial, spend some time trying a few until you find the one that works for you. Why PDF? Every book on the CraftBooksNow.com site is available in PDF format. It's by far the most common ebook format and it can be read by any computer. In fact virtually every new computer in the world has the reader software installed as standard. There are other book-creating software packages but typically they can only be read by a restricted number of programs - and why would you want to restrict your potential readers? Don't make life any more difficult for yourself than you have to - trust me, PDF is the way to go. Now what about the actual writing? Lots of people tell me they can't write - but it's just not true. If you can talk, you can write. Think about some of your favorite craft books. They're not dry, dusty old things, they're probably quite chatty - they're written as if the person is actually talking to you. So that's the way you should do it. You have to be careful not to sound patronizing, or childish, but if you picture trying to explain what you're doing to a good friend that should help you with the "tone" to adopt. Then there's the amount of detail you need to put in. This will depend on your target audience. Have a think about that for a minute. Who is your craft book aimed at? Is it a beginner's guide or is it for for people who you'd already expect to have a certain level of skill in your chosen craft? If you're writing for beginners you probably need to go into some depth about tools and materials but if you're writing for more experienced craftspeople you perhaps don't need to mention that. This is arguably the most important part of the creative process and it requires a good deal of thought. There are few successful craft books which appeal to everyone. "A Beginner's Guide" is not going to appeal to someone with years of experience and, conversely, "Advanced Tips and Techniques" is probably not going to appeal to beginners. So decide who your target audience is and be focussed about who you are writing for. If you've got information for both you can always write two books! What separates the great books from the not-so-great? The writing is important of course, but never underestimate presentation. If you flick through a book in your local bookstore which appeals more, the one that's technically accurate but the pages are all packed with closely spaced type, or the one with ample photos of the projects at different stages, useful illustrations explaining techniques, attractive photos of finished items? So get out your camera! Take the best pictures you can. If necessary, create some drawings or get someone to do them for you. They don't have to be works of art so long as they clearly explain what you need to get across. Always ask yourself if you think your target audience would understand it. Show it to a family member or friend to see if they understand it, and be prepared to take constructive criticism. It's not easy having someone tell you that what you've spent hours on doesn't make sense - I'm the world's worst - but bite your lip and listen to what other people have to say. Then leave it alone for a day or two and come back to it fresh, with a clear head, and examine what people have said without getting too personal about it. It's often difficult to do because it's your creation, your "baby", but people are almost invariably trying to help so see if you can look at things from their point of view. At the end of the day, if you still disagree with their comments, go your own way - you're the boss! Finally in this section, make sure you're not just regurgitating old material. You'll never be successful by just copying someone else's ideas. If you've got an original twist on an old idea, that's fine - that's creating something new and people will be interested to see it. If you're creating from scratch, so much the better. So it's finally finished. Some people write very quickly once they get the ideas together, some are slower. I know an author who took 18 months to put his first ebook together. However long it's taken you, it doesn't matter. It's not a race. The important thing is quality, OK? So you've finally got it all together, nice photos, explanatory drawings where necessary, you've spell checked it (twice) and you're ready to create your final PDF. Before you do there's one important final task. A cover. If you have some design flair - and many craftspeople do - then you can probably create your own. If in doubt, get it done professionally. 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Trouble is, at this point only you and maybe a coupe of friends know about it and while getting rich probably wasn't your motivation it would be nice to get some reward for effort, wouldn't it! So now we've got to get onto the selling bit. Selling your ebook online Now you can call it "promotion" or "marketing" or whatever you like, but you want someone to part with money in exchange for your ebook so as far as I'm concerned, that's selling. And it's not anything anyone should be afraid of. Chances are that many of you attend craft fairs and shows where you sell your work anyway, so you'll be used to selling at "the sharp end" - customer-facing sales is the most difficult of all - but if you believe in what you're selling it's much easier, isn't it? The good news with selling your ebook is that it's much easier. You have the ability to sell to people all over the world, at any time of the day or night, and have your ebook automatically delivered. All you have to do is check your account in the morning to see how much money you made! OK - maybe you won't make a fortune, but one of our ebook authors consistently averages $30.00 to $50.00 per week. Not a huge amount, but that is every week. Having put in the necessary work at the start he now does nothing to maintain it - but the sales keep coming in. It's not a fortune, but it is an extra holiday each year and he's now working on another book so who knows where it might lead? So what about the detail? Well you need a website and you need a domain name. There are hundreds of places to go to get these, we use and are happy to recommend Hostgator. Don't go for free webspace, it's just unprofessional. You need a name like www.greatestknittingbookever.com (or whatever is appropriate to your ebook) not www.myfreespace.somewhere.com/freespace/greatestknittingbookever.html Once you've got your webspace sorted you have to write your site - with just as much care as you wrote your ebook. This is your shop window on the world and you only have one chance to make a first impression! There's no need to re-invent the wheel though. You should never copy someone else's site, but get on over to www.clickbank.com and search their Marketplace for ideas. Don't just look for craft books but look at different subjects and see the way the sites have been put together. There are quite a few basic similarities - a catchy headline, some explanation of the features and benefits and then the offer. So many sites look quite similar because they work! Add your own personality, of course, but look carefully at what other people are doing. There are too many things to go into here but think about the advantages of maybe giving a bonus, or a free sample. Study the sites in detail and see if you can work out what makes one more attractive than another. Finally, still at clickbank.com, set yourself up with an account. Whilst there are dozens of ways to sell online, this is, in my opinion, the easiest and most cost effective. Follow Clickbank's instructions, which are fairly straight-forward, and they'll deal with all the credit card processing for your customers and simply send you a check. Have a good read of the site to make sure you understand their service and don't forget to check out the "affiliates" offering - you can even get other people to sell your ebook for you! I'm really only able to cover the very briefest detail here of selling online, but if you read and understand the Clickbank site it really is all you need to do to get started. It may not be the cheapest system but it's easy and it takes away all the hassle, leaving you to get on with your craft - or your next craft book. Selling a paperback or hard cover version. It's tempting to wonder about selling a "real" copy of your book, and at some point you're almost certain to be asked if you have one available. Producing them is beyond the scope of this article except to say that once again I'd put something like "print on demand" into a search engine. Be warned though, you're looking at considerable expense. One system I do know of - although I've never used - is available at cafepress.com. They offer a number of formats but only black and white contents, not color. Personally, I'm sticking with ebooks - much less hassle (and much higher profit margins). If any of this is a bit beyond you and you'd like professional help, CraftBooksNow.com offers cost-effective consultancy for all aspects of ebook creation and selling, from editorial to webmaster services. For an informal chat, without obligation, please use the contact form on our website. Xandra Veal runs http://craftbooksnow.com a website which reviews over 70 craft e-books covering needle-crafts, kids crafts, jewelry, beading, scrap-booking, soaps, fragrances, candles, flowers, leather, wood and more. 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We see cutting edge conveniences everywhere as we live keep-up-to-date lives that have altered who we are. We have cell phones that provide us with on-the-go communication as we download movies, music and news.  Never in the history of our world have we been so closely connected as we further rely on the internet to bring us information, news, sports scores and more in real time  its all readily available at our fingertips. Preventing maladies and protecting our health has become everyday news.  Anyone who reads, listens to radio and watches television knows that exercise and diet are vitally important to our good health; we choose our foods wisely and know that exercise improves not only our waistlines but also our blood pressure, blood serums and it keeps dis-ease at bay. People seem to easily live healthfully into their 70s, 80s and 90s.  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To go out and walk a mile today is a good thing, of course, but in terms of weight loss, health, and fitness, it will be a habit of walking a mile a day several days a week, over many weeks  which will eventually result in the change you and I are seeking. A good side to this is the empowering knowledge that a slip in our program today is not going to matter that much as long as we get back into the swing of things as soon as possible.  If you are exercising regularly and eating properly, a piece of pie at a friend's house, a dish of ice cream at a birthday party, just one more piece of that delicious pot roast will not destroy all that you are attempting to accomplish...just don't let it happen too often. What the heck!  Isn't the purpose of a healthy lifestyle the idea of being able to enjoy life? Donovan Baldwin is a Texas writer and a University of West Florida alumnus.  He is a member of Mensa and is retired from the U. S. Army after 21 years of service.  In his career, he has held many managerial and supervisory positions.  However, his main pleasures have long been writing, nature, and fitness.  In the last few years, he has been able to combine these pleasures by writing poetry and articles on subjects such as health, fitness, the environment, happiness, self improvement, and weight loss.  He occasionally blogs on subjects related to health at http://nodiet4me.blogspot.com and has a collection of articles on health, fitness, diet, and weight loss at http://nodiet4me.com/articledirectory/ . 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Washington Key Defenders of the Faith terminologies, views, thoughts and arguments in question and answer format. What is evidentialism? - Evidentialism is a method of defending the faith and defeating the non-Christian system of thought by facts and evidences drawn from science (history), reason, and personal experience. It seeks to destroy non-Christian concepts by arguing from evidences. It is based on historical events and facts that only the Bible can interpret. It primarily addresses biblical issues. What is presuppositialism? - Some apologists defend Christianity by arguing from presuppositions. Presuppositionalism attempts to destroy non-Christian presuppositions by proving them inconsistent, irrational, unlivable and so forth. It focuses on ones entire world view and the effect it has on practical everyday living. Presupposionalists want to show Christianity is superior to other world views and is the only one that meets all the tests of a valid system. What method does Schaffer use to defend the faith?  - Schaffers method of defending the faith is by attacking the non-Christians presuppositions and pushing them to the logical conclusion of their system of thought. He hopes that by challenging the non-Christian to be consistent with their world view, they will come to realize that they are not living in the real world; that they live one way in theory but live another way in practice. To Schaffer, this is not the real world and is unlivable. Consistent living is that which one can live practically with ones theory without fear of contradiction. What is rationalism? - Rationalism is a broad doctrine usually used to designate the type of epistemological position of rationalists. It, more of less, defines truth as that which can be known only through human reason. Rationalists believe there are certain basic principles in the world which are recognized as true (a priori truth) by reason of man and from these truths man can acquire a deductive knowledge of the world and God. What is Irenaean Theodicys approach to the problem of evil?   This is a rational approach to vindicating the goodness of God in respect to the existence of evil. It perceives evil as an ingredient for soul strengthening. In a sense, evil is considered beneficial in so far as it is seen as God trying to develop something worthwhile in us. The most striking problem seen with Irenaean theodicy is that it seems to neglect or address disteleological (antiteleological) events. What is the problem with evil? - The problem with evil is that it presents an eternal conflict with mans biblical concept of God. God is perceived as the embodiment of all that is good, righteous, loving, just and meaningful. Yet, there is so much that is pointless in this world; so much meaningless suffering and senseless evil. Can God be the Holy God of Scripture and permit all the wickedness in the world to exist? This is the eternal contradiction and the problem with evil. How does Van Til view the autonomous motive as being in dialectic tension?  - According to Van Til, the non-Christian views himself as being absolutely autonomous. But, autonomy presupposes complete control and freedom. Yet, the non-Christian must obey rules and laws and there are many things over which he has no control. I believe this is the tension Van Til speaks of. Man cannot truly be free apart from God; and if man cannot truly control and truly be free, then neither can he be truly autonomous. It is impossible to be autonomous because facts reveal the will of God but non-Christians willfully reject the facts, even though deep down they know them to be true. What is the cosmological argument? - The cosmological argument is an argument from CAUSE for the existence of God. It is a deductive argument with premises that suggest that every effect demands a cause. An infinite regress is not possible because regardless of how long the chain of causes, there must be a first cause that was uncaused that would explain all subsequent causes. The first uncaused cause is God. What is the teleological argument? - The teleological argument is a deductive argument with an a posteriori first premise that attempts to prove the existence of God from external evidences. The universe manifests evidence of design. All design demands a designer. Therefore, there must be a designer of the universe. This designer is God of the Bible. What is the ontological argument?  - The ontological argument is a deductive argument with an a priori first premise. Everyone can conceive of God. 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The big one-oh.  Ten years of wedded bliss and you finally get the chance to give your spouse a really great anniversary gift.  So what do they throw at you for the traditional options?  Tin and Aluminum.  No, that is not a typo and you're not being punked.  You're probably wondering who the joker is who thought these up.  Well, don't bother trying to find out.  Whoever it is has left people scratching their heads for centuries trying to understand how such an important anniversary can have such jokes for gifts.  Fortunately, the modern day gift idea is a lot better.  We'll cover both of these in this article. Okay, maybe the traditional gift ideas are a bit odd but believe it or not, you can actually come up with a few okay ideas if you just use a little imagination.  For starters, you can get your spouse some jewelry made out of tin.  She or he will certainly be surprised.  If you want to be a little more serious you can get your spouse an aluminum watch.  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When we compare an instance of this in Mark, with the same statement in Luke, we find the translators have left the word untranslated, but in Luke it was translated by using the word we translate as "Truly". (Mark 9:1, Luke 9:27). This shows us that the underlying meaning of the word "Amen" is truth and verily. It is a solemn affirmation. So, when we say, "Amen" we are saying, "Yes, before God, I agree with that, I believe that to be true, I want that to be so, Let it be done". WHAT'S IN A NAME? So, what ARE we doing in the Name of Jesus? Are we exercising the Authority that His Name gives us? After all, His is the Name above all names (Phil 2:9). His Name is exalted over names like cancer, divorce, war, violence, dissension, strife, depression, addiction, et al. Are we declaring peace in His Name? Are we commanding healing to spring forth in His Name? Are we speaking to the Spirit of Divorce that has raised its ugly head in our nation's marriages? Are we advancing the Kingdom in His Name, doing warfare as a mighty army, or merely warming pews? The word "Christian" literally means "a little Christ." Acts 11:26 tells us that, "...a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." Whether the term was a derogatory one that was embraced by the followers of Christ's teachings - not unlike the British referring to the Colonial Revolutionary Army as "Yanks" - is up for debate. Point is, the name stuck and remains 2,000 years later. As "Little Christs," do we dare to step out of our comfort zones and do the things that Jesus said we would do in His Name? God dares us to do so. The devil dares us, too. Sadly, most Christians are only Christians because we weren't born in Iraq. If we had been, we'd be worshipers of Allah. Being a Christian requires devotion to the cause, not merely cheerleading for an ideology. 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Open up, open up, and give yourself away, You've seen the need, you hear the cry, so how can you delay, God's calling and you're the one, but like Jonah you run, He's told you to speak, but you keep holding it in, Oh, can't you see it's such sin? The world is sleeping in the dark, That the church can't fight, cause it's asleep in the light, How can you be so dead, when you've been so well fed, Jesus rose from the grave, and you, you can't even get out of bed, Oh, Jesus rose from the dead, come on, get out of your bed. Every blessing, ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michael Tummillo &lt;br /&gt;A servant of God &lt;br /&gt;www.YourTown4Jesus.org His mission is to bring Discipleship and Encouragement to the Body of Christ. Since '99, he has broadcast nearly 700 inspirational articles to his online subscribers and a dozen booklets on subjects sure to interest the thinking Christian and accelerate the process of spiritual development. He is the founder of t.e.a.m. ministries. An Author, Pastoral Counselor and Teacher, his eMail broadcasts, known as "Your Town for Jesus" are read around the globe. Subscribe at team1min@our-town.com.com&lt;br /&gt;A licensed/ordained minister, a Certified Workplace Chaplain, and a Professional Member of NIBIC, he has ministered in Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, College and Cowboy churches. He is the Workplace Chaplain for a Texas firm, overseeing the Spiritual Development of over 500 employees at ten facilities throughout the state. He is a strong advocate for the House Church Movement, readily available to assist Christians feeling that same inclination. 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The second custody case occurred when I was seven years old after she had wisely chosen not to follow a doctor's plan to operate on six of my joints at once during the time when I had no medication to control my inflammation. Fortunately, she won me back both times so I did not receive the unnecessary, harmful treatments that would send me to my grave. The last custody case in 1990 made international headlines. My mother appeared on CBS This Morning with Paula Zahn, and the news was reported on CNN, in New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, among many other major media outlets. She gained worldwide support, including from celebrities like Connie Chung and Katharine Hepburn. When I was seven, I did not have a voice. Now, fifteen years later, I am here to speak for every parent and child because everyone is a potential victim to this injustice when the child falls ill--including your own child or grandchild. 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Often, the patient has to undergo psychotherapy before the doctor will finally decide if he or she needs to take antidepressants. The reason for this is that the effects of these medications can differ from patient to patient. And these effects can either be beneficial or, sometimes, fatal to patients. Of course, the medications for manic depression are designed to cure the patient suffering from it. However, since it is a mental illness, it cannot be avoided that other patients would react negatively to the drug while others find the drug relatively helpful. Manic depression occurs when there is an imbalance with the neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that control the functions of the brain. When there is an imbalance among these neurotransmitters, either mania or depression occurs. From here, let us discuss the pros and cons of manic depression medications: At present, there are 4 groups of antidepressants: 1) SSRIs or Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  &lt;br /&gt;2) MAOIs or Monoamine oxidase inhibitors   &lt;br /&gt;3) TCAs or Tricyclic   &lt;br /&gt;4) Lithium carbonates SSRIs are antidepressants that fix the serotonin levels of the brain. Popular SSRIs are sertraline (Zoloft), fluvoxamine (Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac) citalopram (Celexa), paroxetine (Paxil), and escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro). There are new SSRIs, the nefazodone (Serzone) and the venlafaxine (Effexor) that work not only to fix the serotonin levels of the brain but also another neurotransmitter, particularly the norepinephrine. Another antidepressant, the bupropion (Wellbutrin), affects dopamine and norepinephrine, more than the serotonin. MAOIs or Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (phenelzine and tranylcypromine) inhibit the MOI (an enzyme works to break down certain neurotransmitters) at the same time reinstate the normal mood of the patient. TCAs or Tricyclic antidepressants relieve depression by maintaining the right amount of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. Popular tricyclic antidepressants are despiramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine and Trofanil), amitriptyline (Elavil), and nortryptyline (Pamelor) Lithobid and Eskalith are Lithium carbonates that reduce the excessive activity of the brain. Other antimanic medications include carbamazepine (Tegretol), divalproex sodium (Depakote), and lithium citrate (Cibalith-S). All these, of course, are created for the benefit of the patient suffering from manic depression, especially the episodes of depression. However, since they are drugs, the effects may not be as desirable as they have to be; because, there are several patients that experience several side effects in taking these drugs. Side effects could range from hair loss, motor problems, weight gain, headaches, tremor, diarrhea, anxiety, reduced sexual performance or drive, nausea, to dry mouth depending on what type of medication is given. The occurrences of these side effects still depend on each patient. Some can claim that they experience at least one of the mentioned side effects while others can experience two or more. It should be noted that these are unavoidable but if the patient thinks that the medication he or she is taking gives more harm than good, the choice to continue now depends on him or her with the advice of his or her doctor. As a precautionary measure, the patient should consult an expert psychiatrist or a qualified doctor with experience of handling cases of manic depression. Alternatively, ask for other types of treatment that may work more effectively like alternative medicines, psychotherapy, or for the worst cases of manic depression - electroconvulsive therapy. The author of this article, Matthew OConnor runs a site dedicated to the latest news and developments in depression treatments, particularly the crucial topic of medication for manic depression. 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