Thursday, July 27, 2006

7 Reasons to Get Off the Couch Already! by Gabrielle deGroot Redford

Are you a baby boomer that still needs convincing of the benefits of regular exercise? How about:
  • you'll live longer
  • you'll remember where you left your keys
  • you'll heal faster
  • you'll increase sexual function (well, at least your partner will!)
  • you'll have fewer hot flashes
  • you'll reduce muscle and joint pain AND
  • you'll save money?

Read all about it in an article from the AARP magazine at http://www.aarpmagazine.org/health/seven_reasons.html.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

How dolphin training can improve your relationships by Michael Myerscough

When I was younger, and didn't understand the political implications of keeping animals in captivity, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer. As a result I used to do a little work at a dolphinarium.

As you probably know dolphins are very smart and love to play games. When I began feeding them they'd come right up the edge, however over time they began to move a little further away. It started out with me having to straighten my arm a little more but quickly progressed to me leaning over the pool trying toreach them. At this point it all seemed innocent enough, I mean let's face it, Dolphins are amazing and any contact with them is good contact. I was willing to forgive them their laziness as I just felt privileged to be able to play with them. It struck me recently that this is how we feel at the beginning of any relationship that excites us.

Visit http://www.therelationshipgym.com/newsletters/post/12 to find out how some simple dolphin training can transform the quality of your relationships.

Michael Myerscough is the co-founder and the head coach of The Relationship Gym. He has 16 years experience as a counselor and coach and specialises in coaching people on their relationships and dating.

Monday, July 17, 2006

Maca - aka Nature's Viagra

Karen Knowler is The Raw Food Coach, author, presenter, MD of The Fresh Network (The UK's raw and living foods organisation), founder of The Fresh Festival and creator of Get Fresh! magazine.

I just spotted an entry about Maca - a plant related to the radish, on Karen's 'Living in the Raw' blog which you may find interesting. Apparently, Maca is nature's alternative to Viagra and its properties are beneficial for both men and women. You can read the full posting here:

http://karenknowler.typepad.com/living_in_the_raw/2006/06/maca.html#more.

Monday, July 10, 2006

Reset your wealth thermostat

The topic of Michael Neill's radio show this week is 'Your Wealth Thermostat' and how to reset it. Here are the details from Michael:

This week on Hay House Radio!

Thursday, July 13 at Noon pacific/3pm eastern/8pm UK:
(Internet radio at http://www.hayhouseradio.com)

*****YOUR WEALTH THERMOSTAT*****

Inside all of us is a "wealth thermostat" that makes sure we never have too much or too little money in our lives. Tune in this week to find out how to reset your thermostat . . . and how to make it okay to have so much more!

As always, we'll be taking your calls throughout the show. If you would like to effortlessly increase your income, phone in for some live 'wealth coaching' on these numbers:

Inside the US (Toll free)
1-866-254-1579

From the UK/Outside the US
001-760-918-4300

To listen to the show live each and every Thursday, go to http://www.hayhouseradio.com at Noon pacific/8pm UK and click on the button marked 'Listen Now'.

Coming Next:

July 20 - Ending Relationship Conflicts

July 27 - It's About Time w/special guest Mark Forster,author of 'Do It Tomorrow'

If you missed last week's show on 'The Path of Choice' with my special guest Bill Cumming, please visit http://www.hayhouseradio.com/ and click the button for the
'Listen Again' archives!

Friday, July 07, 2006

New courses for July from Barnes and Noble University

'Backyard Astronomy', 'Exploring Herbal Medicine' and 'Web Pages Made Easy' are all included in the list of free courses starting in July at Barnes and Noble University. All you need to do is buy the book on which the course is based. New courses and reading groups starting July 10th are listed below:

LIBERAL ARTS

Backyard Astronomy: Skywatching Basics
Becoming Human: The Story of Evolution
Buddhism and Everyday Life
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Discover Dungeons & Dragons
Everyday Math for Everyday Life
French for Beginners with Living Language®
The History of Western Culture: 1500 to the Present
How to Read a Film: Creating Meaning
Jazz: A History of America's Music
The Poet's Table: Walt Whitman's Poetry and Prose
Thinking Like an Editor: How to Get Published
Writing Fiction with Gotham Writers' Workshop
Writing Poetry with Writer's Digest Books

LIFE IMPROVEMENT

Become Your Own Pilates Trainer
Designing Your Own Garden
Diet Simple with Katherine Tallmadge
Discover What You're Best At
eBay the Smart Way
Exploring Herbal Medicine
Feng Shui for Your Life
How to Grill Well
Learn Wine Basics with Morrell & Company
Reel Fulfillment
Simplify Your Life Now
Vegetable Gardening
Web Pages Made Easy
Your Home Spa

ONLINE READING GROUPS

Meet Anthony Bourdain
Jacquelyn Mitchard on Cage of Stars
Debbie Macomber on Susannah's Garden
Special July-August Event: Four Thrilling Summer Reads
Special July-August Event: Four Twentieth-Century Classics
Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City
D. H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover

COURSES ON CD-ROM

Foreign Languages with Living Language®
Foreign Languages from Pimsleur
Portable Professor Series

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Don't fry too close to the sun by Michelle Andrews

Apparently, yesterday, it was hotter in the South of England than it was in Miami. If you're looking for a way to stay safe in the sun (and let's face it, we all should be), check out an article entitled 'Don't fry too close to the sun' by Michelle Andrews from USNews.com. You can read the article here: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/articles/060703/3sun.htm.

Oh, and I can wholeheartedly recommend the Neutrogena sunscreen that she mentions. If you hate the usual heavy, sticky feel of sunscreen on your skin, try their UltraSheer dry-touch sunblock - within a couple of minutes of application, it feels almost powdery to the touch and it goes up to SPF 55 - I find it absolutely perfect for my face.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Happy Independence Day

To all our American readers,

Have a great 4th of July!

Good quotations...

'This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, July 03, 2006

Give yourself a financial detox

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  • How to have the lifestyle you desire
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  • How to improve your credit record
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