The other day, I was working out to music in my living room when my 8 year old daughter and two of her friends came in. Naturally, questions followed: what am I doing, why am I doing it, etc. After a while, the three of them joined in.Of course, kids being kids, my workout soon expanded into a free movement and dance session. The sound levels increased with lots of laughter and squeals. After a while, the festive atmosphere was too attractive...more
Energy Healing for Your Sick Children, Family Members & Friends with Love The alternative medicine of Love is a great Healer. Often times when a child is sick, a Mother doesn't know where to turn other than to allopathic medicine. Complementary to and integrated with traditional medical treatments and procedures is love. There have been many "miraculous" turn arounds and healings that have been supported by a caregiver or family member who thru...more
Suddenly you feel a portion of your body pause, loose sensation and stop functioning correctly. Your eyes may see double, your tongue might tingle, and your arm or leg may drag for few minutes. If these symptoms continue for a few minutes (15-20) you are having a stroke. Those are the symptoms of a TIA or Transient Ischemic Attack, known as a mini stroke. The sneaky part is that in both a TIA and a lesser stroke, the symptoms come and go for the lucky individual. If you can't produce an even smile on both sides of your face, remember the date, or have continued numbness on one side of your body, go to the hospital emergency room immediately. You have a 3-hour window to have an opportunity to reverse any major damage.For those who exhibit and experience major impairment and who are unable to obtain immediate treatment, stroke damage may result in paralysis, nerve damage, and other dehabilitating symptoms. The good news is, usually in time, you can have some form of restored function in the areas of your body that were initially damaged.Acupuncture has recently been providing significant restorative results by improving some physical functions for stroke victims. According to CBC...more
There are many misconceptions regarding elliptical trainers. I believe this is a result of the large number of elliptical trainer reviews Websites popping up on the Internet each and every day. In an effort to tout the benefits of elliptical training, Webmasters post the usual laundry list of the well-publicized advantages of elliptical trainers....more
For more than 4000 years now, tea has been a faithful staple in many cultures and countries around the world. Used as a sustaining liquid for those suffering from infectious disease, there are many believers who have always asserted that tea holds powerful healing properties. In some cases, they believe that tea can actually cure ailments and...more
Did you hear the news? 50 is the new 30! If you are in that league, congratulations! If you are like me, you have managed to successfully survive the single years, corporate ladder climbing, pregnancy and raising children and it's written all over your face! Don't despair, it doesn't have to be. There is an amazing breakthrough in modern beauty treatments that your skin will thank you for. With very little time, mess, effort or money, you can stave off the effects of aging and look years younger with at-home microdermabrasion.Using beauty treatments at home doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice on quality or results. While there are skin refining and refinishing products available in the drug store that are not as effective or beneficial to your skin (and should be avoided), the at-home microdermabrasion systems developed and sold by trusted beauty companies are the ideal solution to control the effects of aging and bring out your natural beauty! As a first step in learning about microdermabrasion, it is important to understand what it is and how the process works. Microdermabrasion (which is sometimes be spelled as micro dermabrasion or microderm-abrasion) is a topical, non...more
For those who spend a lot of time standing or walking, painful feet may become an unfortunate reality. Taking time to treat painful feet can help soothe the aches and pains, and may help prevent more serious conditions. A healthy soak for feet...more
For many things, this is an easy and empowering concept to embrace. Someone asks you out to dinner. Do you really want to go? You decide "yes" or "no". You're at choice. Someone asks you to do something you DON'T want to do. Again, you're at...more
The distinctions between eating disorders can be confusing. While anorexia and bulimia may have some issues in common, other factors make them distinct. For parents, understanding the differences can be crucial, as early detection and proper...more
Cellulite is one of those things that affect both the slender and larger women. It can settle on the hips, stomach, upper arms, ankles and then we have the more common areas which are the upper thighs and bottom.We can safely say that it is the enemy...more
I suffer from migraine headaches. Plagued for many years, I do not know why I get them and the doctors have a wide variety of opinions. Today's migraine was a doozy. If you have every had a migraine you know. If you are not sure if you have had one,...more
Before you waste hours of valuable time doing crunches, or spend hundreds of hard-earned dollars on gimmicky ab machines, there is one thing you MUST do first to successfully get rid of stomach fat.This crucial first step will determine your success...more