Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body
By Peter Sams Many people worry about their weight, what they eat, and how they look. This is especially true for teenagers and young adults, who face extra pressure to fit in and look attractive at a time when their bodies are changing. In the early stages, it can be…
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By Janet Martin Times are tough. However, losing sleep because of your problems is never worth it. You may get a temporary high from drinking kegs upon kegs of beer, smoking pot or working yourself to death. But sleep deprivation, as a result of escaping your problems, may make matters…
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Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body
By Lyla Feldman Many people suffer from emotional eating. This usually occurs when we are involved in a stressful situation. When this happens, we have two choices. The first choice is to give in to the craving and the second choice is to learn how to control emotional hunger. If…
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You say you want a resolution? It’s a new year, which means new promises to yourself. Making the resolutions is simple — sticking to them in the real challenge. Here are a few helpful hints for making your resolutions a reality this year. 1) Assess your current situation and determine…
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by Sandra Petersen Food provides energy to the body, enabling it to efficiently carry out its functions. Many people abuse food, though, by having an unhealthy relationship with it. This food bondage leads to problems with obesity and serious medical conditions. What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship with…
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Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body
By Anisa Aven “Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.” –Victor Kiam, American businessman, Remington Electric Razors (1926-2001) “Oh, how I wish I could overcome procrastination! Somebody please help me stop procrastinating! But not today, I’m busy.” Procrastination is a double-edged habit. It deserves our attention as well as our appreciation. The guilt…
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Many of us reach a point when our lives become routine, dull and thankless. We lose our sense of meaning and direction. There seems to be a lack of purpose and feelings of hopelessness permeate our very being. We do reach a time when we are tired of being emotionally…
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Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her life. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily…
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Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body
A journal documenting your dieting journey can be a beneficial tool to ensure achieving weight-loss success. Keeping a record of your efforts and analyzing what works and what does not is tantamount to creating a personal support system. Your journal can consist of much more than a simple food diary….
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You’re seeing someone new, and while the chemistry is there, you’re just not sure if your compatibility extends past the bedroom. Finding love is never easy, but there are some relationship red flags that can tell you if your new courtship is all sizzle with no substance or if you…
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