Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Unconditional Giving, Unlimited Personal Growth

By Mrs Taylor

Why is it better to give than it is to receive? The more you give, the more you receive. Success and living life abundantly are rewards granted to unconditional givers.

Unconditional givers give because they want to, not because they feel obligated to.

When you give of your time, energy, resources, knowledge, skills, and/or talents, with no strings attached, you instantaneously set the Law of Giving and Receiving in motion. You become a magnet, attracting success and abundance.

The universal Law of Giving and Receiving is both spiritual and scientific.

The Spiritual basis of The Law of Giving and Receiving:
Whatever you sow, you will also reap. -Galatians 6:7

The Scientific basis of The Law of Giving and Receiving:
For every action, there will always be an equal or even opposite reaction -Isaac Newton's Law of Motion.

Reasons People Resist Giving:
People often decide not to give because they think they do not have enough to give. They think that if they give, they will have nothing left. This type of thinking comes from limited thinking and perceptions of lack and scarcity.

As we see from the spiritual reasoning behind this universal law, you cannot reap what has not been sown.

The scientific reasoning is that there cannot be a reaction where there has been no action.

The person that decides not to give for fear of lack or fear of loss, will never gain or grow, but will always remain stagnate, keeping only what they already have and never realizing anything more.

There are those that give a little because they fear if they give too much there won't be enough left. Again, this comes from limited thinking and perceptions of lack and scarcity. The person that gives a little will only receive a little.

Yet others have an understanding of the principles at work in the law of giving and receiving and will give, but only because they expect something for themselves in return, which perverts the law of giving.

Those who give with selfish motives will learn the hard way that intentions matter with regard to the law of giving and receiving; it is as immutable as are other natural laws.

Start Giving From the Heart:
When you start living by the principles of the law of giving and receiving, you learn that by giving your life is more, not less abundant. There is a feeling of accomplishment and success which is very exhilarating.

Your spirit makes the connection that the same Higher Power that created you, also created everyone else. This awareness changes how you deal with people. You begin seeing yourself in others. More importantly, you recognize what it means to Love others as you Love yourself.

You'll be able to get in touch with what others need which will teach you to give of yourself freely and with out conditions or expectations.

When you give this way, others will be inspired and you'll start off a cycle of giving.

Giving Produces Spiritual and Personal Growth:
This simple act of giving increases faith and trust in the Creator of all life. As blessings and miracles unfold before your eyes, you become increasingly aware that a Higher Power is at work.

The more you give, the more you will experience joy, love, inner peace, prosperity, and a sense of accomplishment.

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The Healing Process Of Acupuncture

By Bi Kun tan

Are you wondering what acupuncture is and why itas used? Well it is typically a last resort for people who can't seem to find a cure for their pain. Some times it seems like it is the one thing that can in fact alleviate pain and stress when other medication canat do the job.

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method used to resolve many complex medical issues. It was used in conjunction with Chinese herbs and medicines. It still is used this way today. It is a healing process that many claim have improved their life when other traditional medicines could not.

So, what is acupuncture from a medical stand point? How is it used for healing? Acupuncture uses sharp needles, and inserts them just under the skin in specific areas of the body. Certain areas of the body can heal certain ailments a person might have. When the needles are placed correctly in a specific area of the body, it will then relieve the pain or stress a person might be having. For example, it can relax the muscle or make a headache go away.

Acupuncture takes time to understand. You must take an acupuncture course before you are able to practice this method. The classes will teach you acupuncture models and the techniques to properly apply the treatment. This is a delicate skill, and without these courses, a person could inflict more pain. Improper placement could damage the bodyas nervous system.

If a person seeks treatment from an uncertified acupuncture profession then detrimental effects could occur. The bodyas nervous system could potentially be affected negatively. For example, if a patient comes in complaining of pain in a body part and an unlicensed acupuncture treatment occurs, it is possible that the needles were placed in the wrong areas making the patients pain worsen.

It is important to get treatment from a well trained professional because they will alleviate your pain by using the correct acupuncture techniques. The Chinese developed this treatment specifically for treating pain and stress. So far, it seems like the technique has worked.

As technological and medical advances in science are carried on, other ailments are beginning to be cured by acupuncture. Currently the most common uses for acupuncture are to alleviate arthritis, back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and sciatica.

As you get a better grasp of what acupuncture is and what it is used for, hopefully you will also respect it. It is amazing how the Chinese were able to identify it as a healing process. If you have an ailment that may be cured by acupuncture, donat hesitate to consult an acupuncturist for advice.

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Which Wrinkle Cream Should You Use?

By Julie Samtsonn

When you want to hide the fine lines of aging you will need to make a choice of wrinkle cream. It seems that not all wrinkle creams are the same and just to add to the confusion everyone has their own favorite to recommend. There are different ingredients in each one. There are some that have more antioxidants, others that have added collagen and elastin and still more that have and increased amount of Aloe Vera.

Most of the good brands will have ingredients that will help to diminish wrinkles, but their effectiveness will depend on your skin type. For example you will find some types of skin that do not develop wrinkles as easily as others. Genes can play a part in this. Just by looking at your Parents you can observe whether one of them looks more youthful. Perhaps you will be able to inherit their genes and look younger than your age.

The initial wrinkles pose the greatest problems. These are the beginning small signs of old age. Of course people try to ignore them as nobody wants to look old. Then they start to experience panic and rush to find the best wrinkle cream.

Customer feedback is one of the best ways to discover if a product really works. In fact this positive feedback is a great promotion for wrinkle creams. Reading reviews is another surefire way to see if a product really performs well. Because they are written by real customers who have had experience with the product, these reviews will help you to see if a wrinkle cream does not do what it says it will do.

Armed with the knowledge from these reviews you will not be trying out the cream due to claims by the company. You know what you expect from your wrinkle cream, reduction in wrinkles right? You want to be able to face yourself when you look in the mirror each day. Those fine lines and signs of aging will indeed be reduced with the right wrinkle cream.

However do not expect instant results. Even the most effective anti wrinkle cream will take at least 2 weeks. In fact some can take as long as 6 weeks to take effect. So do not abandon a cream because you are not seeing speedy results. Give it time to work and do not lose hope.

One of the things you should never believe is the more expensive something is, the better it will work. This is absolutely not true. It does not have to cost a small fortune for something to do what it says it should do. The only way you will know for sure is to use the product and see if it works for you.

To help you sift through the huge array of products out there, you may want to consult your dermatologist. He will discuss with you about your skin type so that you can get the right product.

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The Emory Center for Sports Medicine

By Jared Clarkston

In the unfortunate event of a sports injury, immediate care is usually required. This can occasionally force a compromise to be made: you must either wait to see a highly acclaimed physician, or sacrifice care in efforts to be seen quickly. At the Emory Sports Medicine Center this compromise has been eliminated. Emory staff delivers world-class care and procedures and can get you back to enjoying your favorite sports faster than ever.

In the unfortunate event of a sports injury, immediate care is usually required. This can occasionally force a compromise to be made: you must either wait to see a highly acclaimed physician, or sacrifice care in efforts to be seen quickly. At the Emory Sports Medicine Center this compromise has been eliminated. Emory staff delivers world-class care and procedures and can get you back to enjoying your favorite sports faster than ever.

Some of the non-surgical procedures include; diagnosis of knee, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, and hand injuries. X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRI's are a few of the radiological services offered on site. Rehabilitation and therapy are offered to promote healing. And injections, orthotics, and splints are a few more nonsurgical options that are offered at Emory.

Some of Emory's biggest advancements have been made in the area of knee surgery. Technology and research have allowed surgeons to better reconstruct ACLs and PCLs, and make meniscal and cartilage repairs. More injuries that used to be debilitating are becoming increasingly repairable through Emory's cutting-edge technology and procedures.

Numerous shoulder surgeries are also performed at the Sports Medicine Center. Surgeons use innovative arthroscopic techniques in surgeries that leave tiny puncture holes instead of unsightly scars. Some of the frequently performed surgeries include; rotator cuff repair, sub acromial decompression, AC joint removal, bankart repair, stabilization surgery, and total shoulder arthroplasty. And because of the great physical therapy program, patient recovery times have been dramatically reduced, which means you can return to sport faster than ever.

A number of recent advancements made by Emory researchers have allowed sports injuries to the elbow that used to be debilitating or career-ending to be easily repaired. Examples of these new surgeries include tennis elbow repair, ulnar collateral ligament repair, and bicep tendon repair. This is just one example that sets Emory Sports Medicine apart from other sports medicine centers.

It is very obvious why so many high profile athletes, actors, and actresses choose the Emory Sports Medicine Center for their needs. World-class and innovative treatments coupled with a staff that is professional and caring is what makes Emory the institution that it is today and why Emory should be your choice as well.

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How Overweight do You Need to be for Lap Band Surgery?

By Amy Nutt

For those who are overweight and having difficulty losing weight, there is a time in which they start to seek out the alternatives. One of those alternatives is Lap Band Surgery because it is touted as being the type of weight loss surgery that is the safest. The procedure is minimally invasive and an inflatable band is placed around the stomach to divide it into two halves. One half is larger than the other.

It is the smaller half in which the food goes. The section in which the band is placed around has a small opening that allows food to flow into the larger part. It is here that nutrients and calories are absorbed before moving into the intestines. The smaller pouch helps control portions, which in turn controls the amount of calories absorbed. Weight loss begins to occur over time, which will occur in a more effective way than just dieting alone.

Lap band criteria

When it comes to the criteria a person must meet before having lap band surgery, there is more to it than just how much you're overweight. There are so many different factors.

The criteria include:

You must be severely overweight. This means that you should have a Body Mass Index of around 30. Even if you're not 100 pounds overweight, a BMI of 30 means that you have too much weight on you based on your height. A person who is 6 feet tall and a hundred pounds overweight is not going to suffer as bad as someone who is 5 feet tall and weighs the exact same.

You must be overweight for over 5 years. This doesn't mean 5 years here and there out of a 10, 15, or 20 year period. This is 5 consecutive years.

You have only achieved short-term success when making serious attempts to lose weight.

You do not have a disease that is causing your obesity. Some people do have diseases that keep weight on them. There may also be medications contributing to the weight gain.

You are prepared to make changes in how you eat and are willing to incorporate exercise into your lifestyle if that is possible for you. Lifestyle changes are important. This procedure only has a 5% fail rate when done correctly. If not carried out correctly, then the weight loss efforts can fail.

You are willing to enter a nutritional program that will get you ready for the procedure and your lifestyle afterwards. You have to be educated before you can pursue this new lifestyle.

You will keep up with appointments in which you have to be monitored. After the process, your progress has to be monitored by the doctor. The Lap-Band may also have to be adjusted to ensure that it is comfortable. An uncomfortable Lap-Band is not something that is required.

You do not drink large amounts of alcohol. The doctor may say that something such as a small amount of red wine is the only alcoholic beverage that you should have. This is because red wine is an alcoholic beverage that isn't as unhealthy as other types of alcohol.

You must meet all of these criteria to be considered for Lap-Band surgery. There are many individuals who have found success and are leading new and very healthy lifestyles that they would not be able to lead otherwise.

Are you ready?

So if you have a BMI of 30 or more, then you are the perfect candidate. If your BMI is 29, you may want to speak to your physician about having lap band surgery. Otherwise, your physician may choose to try other methods such as a nutritional plan to see if you can reduce your weight and keep it off.

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Do you know how the Jenny Craig diet works?

By Jessica A. Andersen

The Jenny Craig diet is a calorie restriction diet much like many other programs. At the beginning of the program to meet with the counselor where you sit down developed weight loss goals and discuss problems. Your counselor will help you determine your personal individual eating style. At this point you identify problems and work towards goals and solutions. Afterwards, you will meet with your counselor once a week over the phone or via e-mail. This way you will have a help of a professional who will monitor your progress while you try to reach your weight loss goals.

Like I said earlier this is calorie restriction diet. That means the way you lose weight is by eating fewer calories. The Jenny Craig diet consists of prepackaged meals. Eating these meals in the first step in the diet. Eventually you will transition to creating and cooking your own meals. But only after you've learned how to lose weight and stick to healthy eating, reasonable portions and break your bad habits.

The prepackaged meals have been researched by Jenny Craig and they provide all the essential nutrients you need. However, some people to complain that the meals are bland or that they lack a certain zest. But by and large a majority of people find the meals satisfactory, filling, and serviceable.

The great thing about the diet is that you actually lose weight very quickly. You will be restricting yourself to caloric intake of only about 1200 to 1700 calories. Compared to an average person's usual caloric intake, which can be anywhere from 2500 to 4000 calories, the Jenny Craig diet is substantially less. This means you'll lose weight extremely quickly.

To learn more about the prepackaged food offered by Jenny Craig and to learn how to cook according to the Jenny Craig diet, please visit our site today. Once there you will find great information about prepackaged diet programs like Jenny Craig, amazing low carb recipe plans, and information about exercise, dieting and nutrition. And if you visit today you will get your choice of free diet diary or a free BMI calculator. Click below!

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Hair grease: how to get rid of it best shampoo for greasy hair

By Jennifer Summers

Greasy hair can appear stringy and fail to keep its lightness and volume within a few hours of shampooing. Greasy hair can seem lifeless, dull oily and lank. It can also appear heavy and flat, refusing to stay clean and fresh. Is this describing your hair? Ever ask yourself "why is my hair greasy?" Others may judge people with greasy hair as having poor hygiene and that they do not wash their hair very often, even if the sufferer washes it every day.

The grease found in hair is called sebum and is oil that is produced natural by the body. Each of the hairs on your head has a gland called the sebaceous gland immediately under the skin, this gland produces sebum. Oil in greasy hair protects each strand form split ends and dryness, and is in fact a sign of healthy hair. Sebum is made as lubrication for the skin and hair, providing a protective barrier and preventing drying. Sebum is the body's own natural moisturizer.

Greasy hair is excess of sebum in the hair and comes as a result of an over production of sebum (oil) from over active sebaceous glands, stimulated by hormones called androgens. Androgens are male hormones that are present in both men and women, but are higher in men. Androgens do two things: First, they enlarge the sebaceous glands in the skin. Second, they cause these glands to increase oil production.

Because hormones play a role in the production of sebum, one of the causes of greasy hair is fluctuating hormone levels. Greasy hair is most commonly found in teenagers going through puberty, in women because of their monthly cycle or pregnancy, and older women going through the menopause. Stress is also known to affect hormone levels and can therefore be a contributory factor towards greasy hair. People with fine hair often find that they suffer from excessive greasiness, as they have more hair and follicles meaning there are more glands on the scalp, each producing sebum.

There are a number of external factors in that cause greasy hair. Washing your hair too often can increase the production of sebum as the sebaceous glands produce more sebum to combat the stripping of oils from the scalp and hair which can happen as a result of frequent washing. Vigorous hair and scalp scrubbing can stimulate hair grease. Touching hair can also over-stimulate glands, as can brushing vigorously which carry oil through your hair. Pollutants in the everyday environment can cause hair to look greasy, along with product build-up at the roots from over-use of hair styling products.

There are also many internal causes of greasy too. I have already mentioned fluctuating hormone levels, but one of the main culprits when it comes to internal causes of greasy hair is diet. Western diets that tend to be greasy, high in fat and sugar, processed and containing additives which can be a major cause of greasy hair as the high fat content increases oil levels in and on the skin. Hormones can be found in meat in the western, adding to the unbalanced hormone levels. A diet lacking in vitamin B can also contribute towards greasy hair.

The key of how to avoid, stop, treat and cure greasy hair is approach it from the outside and inside. Starting with the outside: avoid brushing your hair too often, and avoid brushing your hair vigorously. As you wash your hair, massage your hair and scalp lightly instead of scrubbing them vigorously. The beast shampoo for greasy hair is a mild-ph shampoo that is extra cleansing or clarifying. Look for a shampoo that is specially formulated for greasy hair. To protect against dryness moisturizing shampoos can leave oil in your hair, these should be avoided.

For a more thorough cleanse, leave the shampoo in for about 5 minutes. You can always rinse your hair and shampoo a second time. How often you need to wash your hair is down to you. Ideally you should wash your hair 1-2 times per week. To find what is right for you, begin washing daily and then reduce the frequency to find your ideal balance of oil production and washing. If you plan to use a conditioner on your hair, apply the conditioner to the mid and ends of you hair only, and be sure to use a conditioner made for greasy hair. If you are using a hairdryer for hair styling don't let the dryer get too hot, heat can cause the production of more oil.

On the inside: with your diet, Reduce the number of foods you eat that contain white flour such as pasta, pastries and bread. Increase the amount of green and leafy vegetables in your diet, along with seeds, nuts, whole grains, salads, fresh fish and vegetables. Avoid sugar and foods containing sugar e.g. soft drinks, biscuits and cakes. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet, avoiding fried, greasy and fatty foods. Consider supplementing vitamin B in your diet. Reduce and eliminate as much stress as you can from your day to day life.

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