Health, Happiness and Beauty

• Thought of the Day November 5, 2009
  “We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson […]
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• Cat Scratch Fever October 14, 2009
  Cat Scratch Fever is caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae.  It is transmitted by exposure to infected cats or kittens usually through a bite or a scratch. Symptoms: Bump or blister at site of injury (This is usually the first sign.  I thought mine was a bug bite.) Lymph node swelling near the scratch or […]
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• Prevent Urinary Tract Infection’s May 24, 2009
  I have a friend who is constantly getting UTI’s, or Urinary Tract Infections.  After talking to her I realized there was a lot of easy things to do to prevent UTI’s that she wasn’t doing.  I thought it was common knowledge, but she strongly suggested I put these things up on my blog for girls […]
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• Just a thought. May 22, 2009
  I just have to write and say again how grateful I am for cognitive therapy.  I was out walking today and considering where I was in my life.  My health, wealth, and happiness for example.  I realized that certain things that I am currently going through would normally have really depressed me.  I am just […]
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• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-Sounds Like Electroshock to Me May 16, 2009
  The FDA has approved a new, yet strangely old, method of treating depression.  Transcranial magnetic stimulation-is a “noninvasive” treatment that sends weak electric currents through the brain to excited the neurons.  It is supposed to treat migraines, stroke, Parkinsons Disease, dystonia, tinnitus also and psychiatric conditions e.g. major depression, audi […]
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• Three Things May 13, 2009
  I would like to quote the wise Jonathan Castile, “It seems to me that there are three things that a child needs to learn in order to lead a happy healthy life.  Only thing is none of these things are taught in school.  How to handle your finances, how to have healthy relationships, and how […]
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• 2nd Step in Cognitive Therapy: Learning the Distortions May 12, 2009
  There are certain distortions that can effect the way you perceiving your world. These distortions are like lens filters on a camera. When you put a night vision lens on a camera everything you see through the view finder will be darkened and distorted. Same goes for your thought patterns. With a little practice these distortions are quite easy to recognize […]
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• 1st Step in Cognitive Therapy: Keeping a Thought Journal May 8, 2009
  First things first.  We are going to do this in baby steps.  This is not something I was told to by a professional or a doctor, but I find that is the most important thing for when you are starting cognitive therapy.  Keep a journal.  You can write about your day, things you see, people […]
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• First step in Cognitive Therapy coming soon! April 7, 2009
  I realize that I have procrastinated something that I find challenging, which is writing the article on how to do Cognitive Therapy. It’s quite a daunting task, but it will be up soon. Keep checking for updates. […]
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• Canker Sore Cure April 1, 2009
  Two words for you:  Melaleuca mouthwash.  The actual Melaleuca mouthwash brand from the company in Idaho.  This week I had three really nasty canker sores from drinking out of a old water bottle.  I swished two evenings in a row and got rid of canker sores!  It was wonderful.  I usually have them for four […]
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