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Everyday Affirmations Made Easy
Affirmations are an effective way of improving our thought patterns to achieve a more abundant, joyful life filled with gratitude. Learn how to train your mind to be more positive. It is important to do this because what we think is what we become.
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Can people choose when and how they die?
Death is just a natural part of life. We are just passing through. We have choices about everything else but the only thing we have to do is die. We have to live every moment as if it is our last.
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Harness the Power of Your Mind
We have all heard the saying "mind over matter". Your mind can be your best friend, your worst enemy or something in between at different times and in different seasons. Read here to find out more.
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How to Get Started Earning From Writing Articles Online
Many of us aspire to write but don't get around to it or don't know how to get started. This guide on writing and earning online with articles is full of useful information on how to write right now.
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Best Nutrition From Food or Supplements?
It is true to say that we are what we eat. However, there are many people who advocate that it is necessary to supplement our diets with vitamins and minerals for optimum nutrition. Is that really necessary?
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Mindful Awareness: Practice and Benefits
The regular practice of mindful awareness induces calm and well-being. Cultivating this practice can be beneficial not only for people who are managing illness, but for others, as well.
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Gratitude is the Best Attitude
We must cultivate an attitude of gratitude to get o well in life. We must see the glass as half-full instead of half-empty and always remember it is refillable. Read on to find out more.
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The Importance of Learning to Say No
Don't say Yes when you mean No to avoid resentment. You will earn respect by saying No sometimes. To find out more,read on...
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Decisions & Revisions
It is good to be able to make decisions because indecision is uncomfortable. It is also necessary to be able to change our minds to be flexible instead of stubborn. Read on for more on this topic.
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Some Tips on Child-rearing
These tips are based on the mistakes I have made in my child-rearing and how to learn from them constructively. There is no "how-to" manual but we do our best to learn as we go along
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The Irish Sense of Humor
This hub is a selection of true stories which illustrate that the Irish are blessed with a sense of humor which sustains them through hard times and helps them make the most of good times.
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Quitting Cigarettes:My Journey so Far
For a long time I have promised myself that every packet of cigarettes I bought would be the last one. My motivation to stop was high but this time I think I have the commitment to STAY quit
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The Myth of Male/Female Roles
We are all stereotyped in male/female roles to some extent or another and those roles have a negative impact on our environment.We can all be the best we can be-here's how
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Live to Learn;Learn to Live
We all have basic human needs for companionship and/or contentment. This hub explores what we need to do to achieve these things and how to redress the balance when we don't have them
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Mind Matters for Positive Mental Health
A wholesome,gentle discipline is a much better way of dealing with the challenge of maintaining positive mental health than struggling and fighting a losing battle against it.
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Why do Different People Need Different Amounts of Sleep?
Sleeping is something that is common to all animals, including humans. All animals sleep at some point in a twenty-four hour cycle.Humans are diurnal rather than nocturnal which means that they sleep in the dark and are awake during the day .The right amount of good quality sleep enhances one's...
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Definition of RGP Contact Lenses
The main feature of rigid gas-permeable lenses is that even though they are made of hard plastic they allow oxygen to pass through them which is important for the health of the cornea of the contact lens user.Many people can still tolerate the initial temporary discomfort of traditional RGP lenses...
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Effectiveness of Alternative Medicine for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition caused by degeneration of the joints which can lead to loss of cartilage.Although there are various alternative remedies reported to be used effectively by osteoarthritis sufferers the three most commonly reported are yoga, acupuncture and the use of glucosamine...
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History of Terrorism in Ireland and the United Kingdom
To understand the history of terrorism in Northern Ireland, it is necessary to provide a history of when it started and how it evolved.This phase of Irish/UK history is known as "the Troubles" and started in 1969 when the civil rights marches became more republican in Northern Ireland with many...
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Benefits of Hip Replacement
As arthritis of the hip is not a life-threatening condition, hip replacement surgery is elective and the hardest part is in deciding whether to have the surgery or not.There are many advantages to having a hip replacement if it is recommended for you but it is also important to find out about the...
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Research on the Causes of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension is a common risk factor in the occurrence of strokes and the development of heart disease. Research into the condition has established that there are two main types of high blood pressure.
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Practicing the Speech Skill of Listening
Listening is an important part of learning and communication. Without listening, we cannot learn what we are being taught verbally nor can we have efficient communication. To define listening it is necessary to outline the three component parts of this skill. It can be said that the art of...
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What is Language?
A definition of language which is quite comprehensive is the use of a system of words which people in the same country,community or cultural tradition have in common. Language can also be divided into language comprehension and expressive language. In the former, people can understand what is being...
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How Alcohol Affects Your Eyes
It is clear that alcohol affects your eyes in many ways. Firstly, there is the temporary effect of distorting vision due to the effects of alcohol on the brain. This is a short-term consequence, occurring mainly during or shortly after over-consumption of alcohol. Next, there are the cosmetic...
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How is Blood Pressure Measured?
Everybody has their blood pressure checked at one time or another either in the context of a general medical check-up or because of specific concerns a doctor may have about their health. There is a range of blood pressure readings from low to normal to high. Obviously the best part of the...
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Irish Proverbs and Sayings
As well as being known for their sense of humor, the Irish have also made a name for themselves with the many sayings, proverbs and blessings that they use. Indeed, every culture has their share of proverbs which are part of the culture of different countries. Here is a selection of Irish proverbs...
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A Selection of Irish Jokes
The Irish are well-known for their sense of humor and especially for their ability to laugh at themselves.Here is a selection of Irish jokes, designed to make you laugh, giggle or at least smile. As you know, laughter is good for you!
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Hydro Energy: A Viable Alternative
Hydro energy is obtained by harnessing the power of falling water for various uses. It has been used effectively since ancient times to run machinery such as waterwheels, turbines and dock cranes. Throughout history, there has been extensive use of moving water to supply energy...
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Solar Energy: A Viable Alternative
The practice of harnessing solar energy for heat and light has been around since ancient times in one form or another. The current technology of solar energy is in a position to make a significant contribution to the global energy crisis which exists as a result of dwindling supplies of fossil...
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Wind Power:A Renewable Source of Energy
Wind has been used for energy in the past by sailing ships which used wind to propel the ship along in the absence of any other fuels available. Since then, wind power has not been used in any significant way until recently when it has been evolving as an alternative energy source in the context of...
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DIY:Home Improvement Made Easy
To undertake a DIY or do-it-yourself project in your home you need a number of things. First of all, you need a plan of what you are going to do so you can focus on the job in hand. The next thing you need are instructions on how to undertake your chosen project and finally you need the materials...
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Quotations and Words from the Wise
The following is a list of my favorite quotations and short poems that I have found inspiring.If I know the source I will add it but sometimes I don't.I hope you enjoy reading them and get some inspiration from them as well.I hope you enjoy reading these.Please feel free to add any of your own...
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Mental Health Care:A New Approach
The problem with traditional mental health care which is currently being addressed is twofold: 1.An over-emphasis on the use of the medical model. 2.An over-use of inpatient treatment. The development of a recovery model of care has required a change of attitude by service providers and service...
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The Dangers of Modern Medicine
Is modern medicine as helpful as we think? Let's explore the dangers of modern medicine and the ways in which natural and alternative medicine can be used in tandem to address some of these issues.
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How to Benefit from Meditation
It is said that meditation can enhance physical health,help deal with stress and assist one to deal with chronic pain.Other benefits include an improved sleeping pattern as well as feeling happier and more at peace. The following guidelines are worth considering if you intend to start meditating...
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Affirmations: I love and approve of myself
Affirmations are used to develop a positive mindset which in turn has positive effects on our lifestyle.They can be described as the power of positive thinking,helping us to achieve whatever we want out of life.Positive affirmations can also be used in the workplace to help those who use them...
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Ten Top Tips to deal with slugs and snails
Slugs and snails are a real headache for the gardener because they do so much damage to plants.They are similar except for the fact that a snail has a shell and a slug doesn't.There are many ways of disposing of them in an organic way.Organic methods of dealing with them focus on reducing their...
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Aloe Vera: A versatile herbal medicine
Aloe vera is a very versatile medicinal plant which is used topically for the treatment of wounds,burns and rashes.It is ingested as a colon cleanser or for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.It contains many amino acids,vitamins and minerals essential for the human body and has a...
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The Benefits of Echinacea
Echinacea is a member of the daisy family and includes a variety of flowering plants native to North America.Echinacea is also known as the purple coneflower.It blooms throughout the Summer and is used as a herbal medicine or for display in Summer gardens.Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal...
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A Hub for Hubbers:Content
It looks to me that the hubs that get most views are those which are of a general nature and the most successful hubbers are those who write content for the readers rather than what they would prefer to write themselves sometimes. This is well worth doing as one can put one's own individual writing...
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Take Time,Make Time,Have Time
Time is the great leveller.It is something everyone has in common whether they are rich or poor,young or old,busy or idle. Another thing about time is that it is finite.We all have a certain amount of time which eventually runs out.This is all the more reason to make the most of the time we have...
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A Collection of Irish Jokes
I am a firm believer that a sense of humor is the best gift to have and it is especially important to be able to laugh at ourselves.So without further ado,here is a selection of jokes that I have heard along the journey of life. I hope you enjoy them and that they make you laugh. Believe it or not,...
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A Hub for Hubbers:Traffic
What motivates you to be here?You want the elusive opportunity of earning revenue from your hubs and to be a successful writer at the same time. If you are publishing,you are already successful. The only question that remains is whether or not those elusive backlinks are worth the slavery of trying...
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The German Shepherd:King of Working Dogs
German shepherds have the best temperament of any dog I have ever come across. This is because they are bright like spaniels and labradors but they are easier to live with because they are not hyperactive.Having researched the subject, I found that the German shepherd is top of the list in four out...
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The Dangers of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine (also known as natural medicine) is an umbrella term for disciplines such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine etc. Although alternative therapy has a lot to offer as I have learned from personal experience, there are some dangers with it as well.
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Fitness and weight loss
A balanced diet and a healthy fitness regime are two essential elements when it comes to having a healthy lifespan. They are both different elements of a good lifestyle. For example, someone could eat very well but have very limited fitness or one could be very physically fit without having a...
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Nature's Medicine Chest
By definition, natural medicine is the use of herbal remedies, natural approaches and traditional practices to cure diseases. The use of natural medicine is present in every culture but most especially in olden times when the village medicine man was the equivalent of the modern...
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How to be a public speaker
There is so much to know and say about communication in it’s various forms that the list of talking forums and situations is endless. For example, people communicate on television talk shows, in conversations,on radio talk shows and there are even public speaking or debating clubs around where...
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Alcohol and drug rehabilitation
Addictions to drugs and/or alcohol is a common outcome of stress and pressure in one’s life. It is positive however that there is now an understanding of issues of dependency and these addictions can now be treated in the context of this knowledge and understanding. It is necessary to have an...
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How to Eat More Fiber in Your Diet
There is plenty of research into the benefits of eating enough fiber but a lot of people still don’t eat enough of it to maintain optimal health. The following is a summary of the eight main reasons why eating enough fiber has such significant health benefits.
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Some tips on dog-training
When you get a young dog, it is important to spend some time with him so that he becomes easy to live with and a part of your household or family. There are some hints and tips here to give you some idea on training your pup and managing his canine behaviour
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How to Manage Motion Sickness
Travel sickness occurs in children when they are traveling in a train, plane, car, bus or boat. It is characterized by nausea and can lead to vomiting. It is otherwise known as motion sickness and is caused by the wrong signals being received by the inner ear, muscles and eyes.
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Boost your metabolism the easy way
Metabolism is defined as the rate at which the human body consumes calories and energy. A low metabolic rate means this is done slowly whereas a high metabolism means this transfer of energy occurs quickly. Raising your metabolism has numerous advantages. Among them is the ability to lose weight by...
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Lose weight the Healthy Way
mproving awareness of the risks of obesity is one way of tackling this problem. Carrying excess weight increases one’s risk of stroke or heart attack. It also causes high blood pressure and cancer as well as being a risk factor in the development of diabetes and arthritis.
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How to Benefit from Yoga
Yoga increases the health of the body by the use of different postures. It is also a good way to relax. For good physical and mental health, yoga is practised regularly by many people.
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The History of Dogs
From earliest times, man has had dogs for a companion. In the beginning, the dog protected it’s master from attacks from wild animals as well as guarding his livestock.In social evolutionary terms, it is true to say that dogs are indeed man’s best friend in terms of being companions along with...
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Stay Healthy with the Right Vitamins
The presence of vitamins in food helps to keep us healthy and fit. They are organic substances which are essential in the optimum metabolic function in all systems of our body. They occur naturally in the food we consume but are often depleted in processed or refined food and we can also supplement...
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Vitamins and Minerals For Good Health
There are so many vitamin and mineral nutritional supplements that it is worth while finding out more about them before you purchase.Synergy is the key to the right intake of supplements as many vitamins and minerals work better in tandem with each other than when taken individually.
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Nonfluency and Stuttering in Children
Fluency problems are just one type of speech and language impairment which occur in children.In some children, nonfluency may be a part of normal language development or may be the beginning of a stammer which the child is in the process of developing.
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Sleep Well To Live Well
Having good sleeping habits is known as sleep hygiene.There are seven essential things to do to maintain a healthy sleeping pattern as well as some other tips which might help as well.
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Vitamins are Good for Your Health
Supplementing the diet with vitamins and minerals is one way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.Vitamins and minerals can be taken individually or as a multivitamin supplement. There is a combined or synergistic effect achieved by using particular supplements together which would not be achieved by...
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Eat well and exercise to be healthy
Exercise is essential to keep healthy and have a good quality of life.Eating patterns before and after exercise are essential for getting the balance right between the two.The two basic types are aerobic exercise and resistance exercise
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How not to be afraid of panic attacks
Panic attack symptoms mimic those of a heart attack or stroke so they are very frightening.They can be a problem in themselves or a symptom of a more general anxiety disorder.Treatment of panic attacks has to be tailored to the needs of the individual.
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Declutter Your Life
To declutter your life you need to modify your living space as well as your mind. Get some tips and motivation to do both and reap the rewards of a more stress-free,easier life. Find out how here.
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Skin cancer:What it is,What to do about it?
There are three types of skin cancer-basal cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.It is common in fair-skinned people with blue or green eyes.Exposure to ultraviolet light i.e.sunlight is the main cause of skin cancer.
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The Hedgehog:Organic Pest Control
The hedgehog is the gardener's friend as it is a natural predator of common garden pests. The hedgehog is one of the first mammals to evolve and is adapted to an insecctivorous,nocturnal lifestyle.Hedgehogs hibernate in Winter.
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Feverfew:Herbal Medicine for Migraine
Feverfew is a perennial plant originating in Southern Europe with medicinal leaves.It can be used to prevent or treat migraine headaches in a reliable,natural,alternative way when it is taken for a continuous period of three months.
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Some top tips for Job Interviews
Preparing for and attending an interview is challenging for the potential employee.Find out about the employer and research what skills are necessary for the job in advance of the interview. Interview performance will be the primary factor in getting a job along with your experience and skills for...
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Make Money Online for Newbies
Affiliate marketing and freelance writing are two ways for someone new to the internet to make money.The two problems with internet marketing are information overload and aggressive advertising.Data entry is another way to earn money.These methods are outlined in this hub
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Arbitrage betting:a good approach for gamblers
Arbitrage is a betting system that works well in sporting events where there are only two possible outcomes eg.tennis and boxing.It is also commonly used in horse-racing using the difference in odds between two bookmakers.It is also known as "scalping"