`Nian Gao`, Chinese New Year Cake Recipe
By Edwin Lim - 1/4/2008
For those of you who do not know, Malaysia is a multi-cultural country that made up from the Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other races. Every year, the Chinese would celebrate Chinese New Year. During Chinese New Year, there`s a very popular and a must-have food to celebrate with. It is said to ...
Inner Change
By Scott Marmorstein - 1/4/2008
Dear You, In this newsletter I address the issue of change. So far I have changed the first sentence only three times. What this points out is that the nature of the mind ever wavers towards betterment, as do we all. There are many aspects to change, some are pleasant and some are not so pleasant. I...
Guides and Spirit Helpers
By George Lockett - 1/4/2008
As group consciousness grows and the electromagnetic field of energy gains strength, people are becoming aware of their spirit guides and helpers In the New Energy and oneness of consciousness, it is getting easier to sense the presence of spirit helpers coming around us. These can be sensed in many...
Heart Friendly Foods
By P. Mehta - 1/4/2008
Heart disease results when plaque builds up inside the arterial walls, which causes a partial or complete obstruction of blood flow. This reduces flow of blood to heart and may result in angina. Angina is a sensation of discomfort, pain, burning or pressure, generally felt in the chest area. Angina...
The History of Hyaluronic Acid Treatments
By Kristy Annely - 1/4/2008
While HA has dramatically increased in popularity and use within the cosmetics community, the vast majority of people remain unaware of its unique history. Also known as hyaluronan and glycosaminoglycan, it plays a key role in both tissue hydration and lubrication. Stated simply, the compound takes ...
Making More Efficient Use of Your Time
By Roy Thomsitt - 1/4/2008
You can lose, damage or waste some things in life, and then, get them repaired or buy them again. With time, you cannot do that. Once time has gone, there is no way to get it back! If you realise that a certain period of your life was less productive, or was lost in one way or another, there is no p...
Start with the Basics
By Chris Widener - 1/4/2008
The other day I am at the club getting ready to go work out. I am standing in the row of lockers talking to another guy. I hear a couple of kids come in behind me, but don`t turn around. It is obvious from their conversation that they are about five and three years old and they are going to go swimm...
Antiviral Activity of Aromatherapy
By Michael Russell - 1/4/2008
You surely will have heard a thing or two about aromatherapy, the art of using aroma-rich essential oils to achieve mental and physical health. Aromatherapy has come a long way from its past. Nowadays, aromatherapy experts can readily boast of using their art to relief stress, treat depression and...
About Baking: Eight Tips for Perfect Pancakes
By Dennis R Weaver - 1/4/2008
Pancakes are easy and almost foolproof. But there are some tricks to making them perfect. We?d like to share those tips: 1. Use a low gluten flour. We like to use unbleached pastry flour in our recipes?that?s what our mixes are made with?but all purpose flour will do. Bread flour makes for a pancake...
Where Can I Purchase Contact Lenses Online
By Michael Lastun - 1/4/2008
Looking to buy contact lenses online? Asking your friends, ?Where can I purchase contact lenses online?? Let us help you. But before answering your ?Where can I purchase contact lenses online?? allow us to tell you why should you purchase contact lenses online. There are millions of online stores th...
Dealing with Difficult People--Go Ahead, Rain on My Parade
By Althea DeBrule - 1/4/2008
?And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.?--Jerry Chin Rain is vital to all life on earth, and is the main way that water from the sky fills our lakes and rivers, and provides nourishment and growth. Most of the time we do not l...
Yoga: Adding Balance to Your Life
By Susan Winter Ward - 1/4/2008
For 5,000 years, yoga has been a path to good health and conscious living. Would you like to increase your physical vitality, mental clarity, and heighten your spiritual awareness? Regardless of your age or physical condition, yoga can bring you these benefits. Yoga is training in listening to our b...
Online Pharmacies are Making it Possible for Internet Consumers to Acquire Prescriptions Online
By William Wrigley - 1/4/2008
Internet Pharmacies are convenient and quick, but some websites selling prescriptions may be putting your health at risk. Consumers must take into account risk factors involved with ordering prescriptions online. Consumers should be careful when ordering their prescription medication online. When a...
Can Chinese Medicine Help You Quit Smoking?
By Matthew Manning - 1/4/2008
Addiction is now the biggest preventable killer in Britain, causing 150,000 deaths a year (120,000 tobacco related, 33,000 alcohol related and 1,700 drugs related).
How can Chinese medicine help with addiction? Chinese medicine has beneficial effects on addiction to various substances. The most co...
Second Opinion to Second Chances
By Janet Auty-carlisle - 1/4/2008
Janet Auty-Carlisle grew up playing with toys and dolls, just like any other girl. She went to school, got married and started a family. Everything seemed to be going well when the unthinkable happened. Janet was diagnosed with Parkinson?s disease and, with the support of a devoted husband, began to...
What is Patanjali`s Ashtanga Yoga Part-III
By Premansu Chand - 1/4/2008
As described earlier, Ashtanga Yoga has eight limbs or parts. So far Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama has been described. In the present article Pratyahar, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi shall be described. Pratyahar(withdrawal) Before Pratyahar one should lie in Sukhasana comfortably and motionlessly. T...
Cholesterol Control
By Kevin Pederson - 1/4/2008
Newspapers have reported on the drawbacks of having the diet high in fat. High fat diet has been linked to high cholesterol and ultimately to the heart attacks. Hence people have started avoiding beef and eggs. But cholesterol is not bad. Our body needs it to protect nerves and build new cells and h...
Using The Proper Wheelchair Will Make Your Everyday Life Easier
By Scott Gray - 1/4/2008
If you have an injury or a health problem that restricts your mobility, you can achieve the independence you desire with a wheelchair that?s just right for you. Wheelchairs are constructed for people of every size, shape, and age, and have features designed to meet the many diverse interests of use...
Preventing Diseases Passed from Animal to Human
By Debbie Ray - 1/4/2008
Zoonoses is the term applied to a grouping of diseases that are transferable from canine/feline to human. Basically, these fall into three groupings based on their means of transmission. This also groups them, ideally,in the means of treatment and control. The three groupings are as follows -spread ...
The Moon`s Effect on Natural Childbirth
By David Rose - 1/4/2008
Did you know that some maternity units actually have more staff available during periods of full moon? I`ve always been fascinated by the moon`s effect on nature, so when a friend`s wife conveyed to me what her midwife had told her during the birth of their daughter, I decided to find out more about...
Famous Psychics - Jean Dixon
By Michael Russell - 1/4/2008
Probably the most famous psychic of our time was the ever popular Jean Dixon. On January 25, 1997, she passed away, but not before leaving a legacy that won`t soon be forgotten. Her most famous prediction, and probably the one that got psychics in general the most attention, was when she predicted ...
Why Should I Take Nutritional Supplements?
By Adam J. Thompson - 1/4/2008
Do you ever wonder why the experts keep saying that you need to take supplements? Why won`t a healthy, balanced diet work? There are 3 main reasons that you need to take quality nutritional supplements each & every day. In this article, I want to go over these 3 reasons we need to supplement our di...
Finishing the Race - the Butterfly Effect
By Nancy Mure - 1/4/2008
Three years ago I made a decision to get fit. However, we all know keeping the weight off is the hardest part of any long-term fitness plan. Sooner or later however, a plateau will occur. To offset my fitness plateau I increased my cardio by running which broke my plateau and also helped me to dis...
Can Using Nicotine Patches and Gum Help You Quit Smoking?
By Judy Brown - 1/4/2008
If the problem people have with quitting smoking is that they are addicted to nicotine, why would they want to put more of what you?re addicted to in your body in the form of patches or gum as your attempt to quit? That would be like an alcoholic taking seven shots of Jack Daniels and a six-pack of ...
Mad As Heck: Learn to Control Your Anger Before It Controls You
By Suzanne Lieurance - 1/4/2008
Until a few months ago Jared Collins (not his real name) was just your
average American high school student. He had plenty of friends, a part-
time job at the local pizza hangout, and a car of his own for cruising
around town. But, one day Jared got "mad as heck." Then everything changed. First...
The Top Ten Myths About Core Exercise and Training
By David Petersen - 1/4/2008
Core training or exercise that specifically targets the core muscles has become one of the hottest topics in the fitness and exercise world lately. Unfortunately, its surge in popularity has also given rise to several "core training myths". This article unearths the some of the more popular myths ...
Does Society Need a St. Bernard?
By Robert Baird - 1/4/2008
You all know the big dogs that carry rum to save Swiss or alpine skiers caught in a storm or some other trouble. That is not the St. Bernard I am contemplating but you might think this St. Bernard to be an even bigger dog once you get to know him. ?The intellectual and institutional evolution of the...
Weight Loss - Why An Exercise Plan is the Trick
By Teve Torbes - 1/4/2008
Many people look for quick fixes to their weight problems - patches, pills, miracle diets, and the like. They expect to have a fast, rapid result, and in the end are disappointed when the pounds come back after a few weeks. These diets aren?t all bad, but they aren?t everything either - you have to ...
Are You Happy With Your Hairdresser and Salon?
By Perriann Rodriguez - 1/4/2008
How many times in your life do you think you will go to a salon
to get your hair cut or styled? Let`s see, if you start when you`re about 2 years old and go 6 times a year until you`re about 70 years old, that turns out to be over 400 visits. Even more impressive is the amount of money (over $12...
Reconstructive Surgery ? Ear Deformity
By Todd Going - 1/4/2008
Plastic Surgery provides patients with the ability to repair and correct damage suffered by diseases, injuries and even genetics. While being far from perfect, cosmetic plastic surgery allows people who were once ridiculed, to live a normal life free from embarrassment. Many people from around the ...
The R Factors - Your Answer For Getting To The Perfect Body For Fitness And Health
By Robert Adams - 1/4/2008
Building a Perfect Body for Body Perfect Fitness and Health Is just Four Factors Away!!! The R Factors!!!! What are they? Rev up You must incorporate an on-going Aerobic (with oxygen) exercise program in each of your weekly goals. That means a minimum of 3 times per week, you must work on strengthe...
If You Don`t Track Your Diet? You Are Wasting Your Time
By Marc David - 1/4/2008
Frankly, I?m puzzled whenever I hear this from somebody who?s frustrated with their lack of gains: Me: So what are you eating? How many calories per day and how many do you need? Them: I don?t know. I just eat. Huh? Yes, it?s true. People don?t track their diets, don?t calculate their calories ...
CANCER AND PTSD Run Silent-Run Deep
By Susan Scharfman - 1/4/2008
??Slowly, slowly the wound to the soul begins to make itself felt, like a bruise, which only slowly deepens its terrible ache, till it fills all the psyche. And when we think we have recovered and forgotten, it is then that the terrible after-effects have to be encountered at their worst.??D.H. Lawr...
Resolutions; Year 2006
By Lynne Dean - 1/4/2008
Do you believe in New Year?s resolutions?
Do you think it?s just another commercialization?
Just a lucrative time for businesses?
Well, maybe. However, resolutions are good. New Year?s is a great time to look back on your life and think about future endeavors. Between you and me, y...
Have You Voted Today
By Essa Alraune - 1/4/2008
Huh? You?re probably wondering when this article was written, and probably thinking that this article is about a recent election. Well, it is and, it isn?t. Webster?s Dictionary defines voting, in part, as choosing or deciding. In that respect, you likely make choices and decide many things in the c...
LapBand Surgery. The Rules of the Road...Part 1
By Robin McCoy - 1/4/2008
When you begin the decision making process to have Weight Loss Surgery (WLS), and specifically LapBand Surgery, it is vital that you fully understand the changes you must make in your lifestyle. WLS is never the magic pill. It is something that you must work at to be successful. There are several ru...
Beer Making Tips-The Affordable to Great Beer
By Shannon Brown - 1/4/2008
Brew low cost beer. The amount of time you spend on brewing beer makes the small difference in cost between "just OK" ingredients and top quality ingredients a minor point. Either way, the cost of brewing a 5 gallon batch is much cheaper than buying a couple of cases of beer in the store. Beer is ma...
Pregnancy and Tanning Beds
By Adam Murray - 1/4/2008
With summer approaching, you would love to wear those cute maternity sun dresses, but you don`t want to show off your pale white skin. Now, you need to decide what is the best way to tan without possibly putting your baby in danger. Tanning beds during pregnancy are just as safe as tanning outside i...
I`m In Love
By Anne Lebrecht - 1/4/2008
My life has taught me much about love. Being in love is a wonderful and exciting feeling. Your body is possessed by emotions and a joy and happiness that overwhelms you. When one is young, we accept this as a part of our youth, but with the mistaken thought that these are the feelings reserved for t...
Insomnia Cure - How I Did It
By GiGi Konwin - 1/4/2008
Chances are, if you are suffering from insomnia or have other sleep problems, you`ve already read plenty of articles about cures for insomnia. Sound Advice? The advice in those articles seemed like sound advice:
- Keep your bedroom cool
- Remove distractions
- Try to establish a consi...
The Trouble with the Mind
By Dawn Fields - 1/4/2008
Bernard always had a problem with money. He was always lacking it. He longed for a life where he was able to have more than enough. Well, he really didn?t want a lot more than enough. He simply wanted enough money to never have to stress about paying his bills on time and having enough to get the th...
Should You Get Plastic Surgery?
By Jeff Lakie - 1/4/2008
These days, plastic surgery is often much maligned, and while the apparent levity with which it is sometimes undertaken and its almost epidemic-type spread can seem rather worrying, the benefits of plastic surgery can easily be overlooked. While there is an overwhelming array of various plastic surg...
So Many Quit Before Hiring a Certified Personal Trainer!
By Gerald DeClouet Jr. - 2/15/2007
Every year millions of people decide to make fitness goals. Their intentions are good. No one really wants to be overweight for health reasons. By the end of the month, most individuals will quit their fitness goals. The reasons run from the popular ?I don?t have enough time in my schedule to ex...
Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals ? Part 2
By Paul M. Jerard Jr. - 2/12/2007
At this point, let?s break down the major components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, and see how each one will enable you to reach your goals. There are nine main styles of Yoga in India, but most of the popular styles, outside of India, are variations of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga classes tend, among ...
Create Your Own Effective Acne Treatment
By Naweko San-Joyz - 1/31/2007
Since 1982 Accutane has been a reliable, if not controversial, drug for treating severe acne. Now with FDA representative David J. Graham?s statement that Accutane should be taken off the market, and pharmaceutical manufacturer La Roche?s defense of Accutane?s safety in a Florida courtroom, access ...
Bextra - Drug History
By T.Going - 1/30/2007
Bextra was created in the late 1990s by the G.D Searle & Co. division of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for the handling of arthritis, inflammation, and painful menstrual cramping without the risk of severe stomach irritation. Clinical tests of arthritis patients over six months showed the relative safety o...
Are You Trying To Lose Weight? Don`t!
By Mark Idzik - 1/19/2007
Are you trying to lose weight?
If you are, STOP!
Funny thing to say coming from someone that wants to help you lose all the weight you want, right?
Actually, there`s a good reason.
You see, you can`t try to lose weight. Don`t believe me?
OK, let`s use an example. Look around where you are ...
Native and Natural Relief
By Loring Windblad - 1/17/2007
?Native and Natural? are the new buzzwords in the health field.
If it comes from the North American Native pharmacopoeia it is ?old, proven? remedies.
If it is ?natural? --- read this ?organic? --- then it is safe to use.
If it is both ?native? and ?natural? then it meets all tests of ?good p...
Crutches can be used to help assist people in regaining their mobility.
By Mike Yeager - 2/12/2006
Today there are so many products on the market to help people get around. Crutches are a support mechanism used by people whose own ability to support themselves has diminished. In addition, many post operative patients find that a piece of medical equipment like crutches can greatly assist them in ...
Vitamin Tips: To Fuel Physical Activity
By News Canada - 1/23/2005
(NC)?Physical activity and athletic performance can be enhanced through good nutrition. This can be achieved by eating the right foods and drinking the right fluids at the right time, coupled with nutritional supplementation.
Regular physical activity might increase the body`s nutritional needs. S...
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