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		<title>How To Express Your Love And Show Affection</title>
		<link>http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/11/18/how-to-express-your-love-and-show-affection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Various professional health advisors suggest expressing your love to improve your mental and physical health.  Both mental and physical health are interconnected since we are complete biological creatures and our expression of passion is part of our biological function.  Some experts mention that a balance of work, leisure, love, and friendship is necessary for your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Various professional health a<em>dvisors</em> suggest expressing your love to improve your mental and physical health.  Both mental and physical health are interconnected since we are complete biological creatures and our expression of passion is part of our biological function.  Some experts mention that a balance of work, leisure, love, and friendship is necessary for your overall health so improving your ability to express your love if you are having a difficult time with it can improve your health.</p>
<p>Expressing Love After Grief</p>
<p>With our passion and love for humans we are able to help others and accomplish much more.  The inability to express our love to the people we care about can lead to feelings of depression and hopelessness.  When you loose a loved one like your parents, a spouse, or a child you may go through a grieving process where you are vulnerable to others that may help you express your affection and passion.  During this process it may help to remember how much you loved this person and how much they loved you.  This love may never go away and you may not want it to since the person was very important in your life and you want to remember them in a lovely way for ever.</p>
<p>Moving on from this grief and finding ways to express love to yourself, the people around you, and your community seem to be essential for your health.  Seeking out people deserving of your love can be a helpful way of starting to show affection.  Long term friends or loved ones who play a positive role in your life can help guide you in directions where you might be able to express your love but at times you may need to seek out these positive people if your family or friends are not available.</p>
<p>Finding It Hard To Express Your Love?</p>
<p>Some people seem to get &#8220;stuck in a rut&#8221; with the same social groups and people that promote negative behavior.  The people around you may continue to &#8220;bring you down,&#8221; ask you to pay for things, resist healthy communication, or keep you secluded from others which keeps you from meeting others.  Resist this manipulation and introduce yourself to new positive social groups and people that might provide an outlet for you to express your affection.  You can visit sites online like POF[dot]com and others where you can meet people with similar interests.  You can meet people doing your daily activities by talking to them, let them know something you enjoy about them, and find out if they have a similar passion as you.  People who are smiling or look you in the eyes are normally better candidates than others that frown and look away when you glance in their direction.  Introversion is a sign of unhealthiness so consider seeking positive people who are outgoing and also want to help others.</p>
<p>Express Affection With Risky Sex?</p>
<p>Having risky sex or sharing hard drugs with others is not a productive way of expressing your love.  This can lead to disease, hurt, and other unhealthy problems that may keep you from being able to express your love freely in the future.  Instead find ways of expressing your passion through communication, positive action, and mutual coordination for the benefit of the relationship.  This will help you to become better prepared and comfortable if passionate love making with the right person when it is available in the future.  If you already have a partner but your love has dissipated, you might consider taking action before the feelings come back.  That is right, sometimes making love, even if you do not feel like it, will lead to feeling of love with your life long mate.</p>
<p>Easy Ideas To Express Your Love</p>
<p>Love For Yourself:</p>
<p>Spend quality time alone, take excellent personal care of yourself, give yourself the nutrition you need to be healthy, and provide your mind with positive helpful thoughts as an expression of love for yourself.  Treat yourself to something you truly enjoy and become better at the things you believe are important in your life.</p>
<p>Love For People Close:</p>
<p>Reach out to the people you feel passionate about and let them know why you love them.  Take action and show them the ways that you can express you love.  This does not necessarily mean buying them things but it may include coordinating things that they enjoy or can help them show their passion for you as well.  Give others close to you a reason for them to show their passion to you by understanding them, paying attention to the things that are important to them, and taking action to help solve their problems if possible.  When others have gone out of their way to help solve my problems with out selfish motives or motives relating to other people it creates a feeling of thankfulness and openness that may lead to feelings of passion and love.  Help show your children your love for them by passionately involving yourself in their activities, spend long term quality time with them, and help them to show their passion for their biological parents.</p>
<p>Love For Your Community:</p>
<p>Your community may include a few people close by or many thousands all around the world but consider ways each day that you can life your life by expression your passion for the community around you.  You might feel passionate about the cleanliness or organization of your community&#8217;s location so you can pick up trash or do things to help that others do not need to witness.  Think of ways that you can create environments for your community to express their love for each other.  Start a local group and schedule a time where you can come together and express your love for one another, provide passionate aid, and help those in need.</p>
<p>Many in the Muslim empire believed that love sickness is a disease of the brain and must be solved for your overall health.  Christians are called to express their love and their love for their god.  Almost every religion pays special attention to helping their followers express their love because they know it is essential for a healthy life.</p>
<p>If you know of other ways to express your love, please leave your comments below so it can help others improve their health and live a happy life.  If you feel love, speak love, and actually love, you are much more likely to be happy.  If you feel love but can not express it your unhappiness may continue until the problem is solved.</p>
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		<title>How To Write A Business Contract Termination Letter With Samples</title>
		<link>http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/11/04/how-to-write-a-business-contract-termination-letter-with-samples/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contract termination letters are necessary for communication with your vendor so you can terminate your agreement in a civilized way.  You may be trying to dissolve a relationship with a vendor, 1099 contractor, or even your landlord but when writing a business contract termination letter there are a few things to include so that everyone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contract termination letters are necessary for communication with your vendor so you can terminate your agreement in a civilized way.  You may be trying to dissolve a relationship with a vendor, 1099 contractor, or even your landlord but when writing a business contract termination letter there are a few things to include so that everyone involved understands the details of the termination.  This will reduce future problems and help to maintain the relationship with your business partner.</p>
<h2>Before Creating The Contract Termination Letter</h2>
<p>Before entering into an ongoing contract be sure that all parties understand the termination process.  Normally in business each party can either terminate their agreement with out notice or terminate the agreement with a 30 day notice.  This is important to clarify in writing before entering into the agreement.</p>
<div id="attachment_46" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-46" title="Contract Termination Sample Reason" src="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/march-may-2008-009-300x225.jpg" alt="march may 2008 009 300x225 How To Write A Business Contract Termination Letter With Samples" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Contract Termination Sample Reason</p></div>
<h2>Writing the Contract Termination Letter</h2>
<p>Everyone has a different style and tone to their contract termination letters but after writing over a thousand contract termination letters there are some things that you may want to include for sure.  These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Who are you are terminating the agreement with.</li>
<li>The part in the terms and conditions that provide instruction on how to terminate the agreement.</li>
<li>The date and time that the termination will take place.</li>
<li>Any reasons for the termination</li>
<li>Date of the termination from the agreement</li>
<li>How your business partner should follow up with you after the termination.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ethics Count In Contract Termination Letter</h2>
<p>Since we normally work with the vendors and people again it is important to have strong morals and business ethics when terminating an agreement.  Be sure to pay your vendors when you have agreed to, be sure to give the appropriate notice if you may not be able to pay them, and do not enter into a contract unless you know for sure you can hold up your end of the deal.  If not you may be burning a bridge that you will need one day.  Be clear and professional with any termination letter with out using any personal insults or aggravated wording.  There is no need to flame a fire when you just want to terminate a contract.</p>
<h2>Contract Termination Horror Stories</h2>
<p>At one point a small business owner tried to terminate an agreement with me in Santa Monica with out notice.  The vendor had a manager tell me after I completed the work that they did not have the money to pay me and may not have it for some time.  This caused a lot of problems because one person did not follow through with there agreement.  Be sure this does not happen to you and have the money in the band before you hire someone for a job.  You may be taken to court if you can not pay the agreed amount.</p>
<h2>Example Contract Termination Letter</h2>
<h2> </h2>
<h2><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">1/1/2012</span></h2>
<h2><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">Address of party 1</span></h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To whom it may concern:</p>
<p>Thank you for your business.  Please consider this our notice to terminate the contract contract between <span style="color: #ff9900;">(party 1) and (party 2)</span> on good terms ending <span style="color: #ff9900;">Month Day, Year</span>.  The original agreement allows this type of termination in section <span style="color: #ff9900;">(provide section numbers here)</span>.  The reason for the termination is <span style="color: #ff9900;">(reasons for termination)</span>.  If you have any questions about this contract termination please contact us by email at <span style="color: #ff9900;">(email address)</span>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Party 2 Name</p>
<p>Address of party 2</p>
<h2> </h2>
<h2>Contract Termination Letter Follow Up</h2>
<p>After you have delivered the termination letter (you may want to have someone sign for it if it is very time sensitive) it may be smart to follow up with a quick call to confirm they have received the termination letter.  This may also be a good time to negotiate any additional contracts in the future to save the vendor relationship.  Be sure that you have paid your vendor in full when the contract is terminated so there is no additional confusion on payments.  This quick call has helped me in a number of situations where the letter was not received by the correct person or the mail was not delivered correctly.</p>
<h2>Media For Contract Termination Letters</h2>
<p>Each &#8220;Contract Termination Letter&#8221; is different because hopefully it will depend on the original contract to determine how the termination will go about.  In many cases a fax, letter sent by USPS, or an in person delivery of the contract termination is required to process.  This may be due to security reasons since if some contracts end and service is interrupted it could cost the lives of others.  As an example you would need more than a phone call to cancel the electrical service at a 24 hour hospital.</p>
<p>In most cases a media company or a company that uses technology will allow for contract termination letters to be delivered by email or through their web site.  They try to make it easy for their clients to get what they want by using the technology that is available to them.  A simple phone call may also be enough to cancel your contract and they may send you an email letter in response so that you do not need to spend additional time creating a contract termination letter for them.</p>
<h2>Email Example For A Contract Termination Letter</h2>
<h2><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">1/1/12</span></h2>
<p>Cindy Shabbis</p>
<p>4455 Balboa Blvd.</p>
<p>Tarzana, CA 91345</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To whom it may concern:</p>
<p>Thank you for your business.  Please consider this our notice to terminate the contract contract between Laura Hulbecker and The Creative Agency on fair terms ending September 11, 2012.  The original agreement allows this type of termination in section 2a.  The reason for the termination is that the services provided did not meet our expectations in terms of the return invested in the project.  If you have any questions about this contract termination please contact us by email at laura@hulbecker.com.  Thank you for your business.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Laura Hulbecker</p>
<p>1001 Aliention St.</p>
<p>Westwood Village, CA 90026</p>
<h2> Contract Termination Letter Example PDF</h2>
<p>1) <a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/contract-termination-letter-example.pdf">Contract Tetrmination Letter Example</a></p>
<p>2) <a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/contract-termination-letter-example-2.pdf">Contract Termination Letter Example 2</a></p>
<h2>Companies Accepting Contract Termination Letters:</h2>
<p>B2Review <a href="http://www.B2Review.com">http://www.B2Review.com</a></p>
<p>Contractors Warehouse <a href="http://www.ContractorsWarehouse.com">http://www.ContractorsWarehouse.com</a></p>
<p>Longship Marine  <a href="http://www.LongshipMarine.com">http://www.LongshipMarine.com</a></p>
<p>Haircut Los Angeles <a href="http://www.HaircutLosAngeles.com">http://www.HaircutLosAnge</a><a href="http://www.HaircutLosAngeles.com">les.com</a></p>
<p>Gregory Hillman <a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.com">http://www.gregoryhillman.com</a></p>
<h2>Companies Not Accepting Contract Termination Letters</h2>
<p>These companies do not easily accept contract termination letters in our opinion:</p>
<p>ATT &#8211; They require years of contracts and say they do not receive your contract termination letter even after your contract has ended.</p>
<p>Triad &#8211; Triad will not cancel contracts even with other vendors pay them off.  They still try to keep their clients even after the appropriate notice</p>
<p>DirectTV &#8211; DirectTV also requires long term contracts that are not easy to cancel early if needed.</p>
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		<title>How To Improve Personal Care During Stressful Events</title>
		<link>http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/10/06/how-to-improve-personal-care-during-stressful-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people have a difficult time dealing with personal care during major trauma or stressful events.  It almost seems like personal care is not important when you are dealing with a much more important problem however improving your personal care can help you solve the problem you are dealing with.  Improving your personal care will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people have a difficult time dealing with personal care during major trauma or stressful events.  It almost seems like personal care is not important when you are dealing with a much more important problem however improving your personal care can help you solve the problem you are dealing with.  Improving your personal care will also improve your physical and mental health thus making you a more efficient problem solver.</p>
<h2>What Is Personal Care?</h2>
<p>Personal care is simply the things you can do to yourself on a regular basis that will improve your health and the way you look to others.   This also includes products, beautification, and personal hygiene.  Some examples of processes that many people would consider personal care include:</p>
<h3>Bathroom Care</h3>
<ul>
<li>Washing Hands Appropriately</li>
<li>Tooth Brushing</li>
<li>Flossing Teeth</li>
<li>Mouth Washing</li>
<li>Scrubbing Your Skin Or Bathing</li>
<li>Eyebrow Maintenance</li>
<li>Personal Grooming</li>
<li>Healthy Nail Care</li>
<li>Use Of Antiperspirants</li>
<li>Corns And Calluses Removal</li>
</ul>
<h3>Personal Heath</h3>
<ul>
<li>Various Exercises</li>
<li>Regular Nutritional Intake</li>
<li>Disinfection</li>
<li>Safe disposal</li>
<li>Proper bandaging</li>
<li>Use of protective clothing and gear</li>
<li>Sterilization of instruments</li>
<li>Isolation or quarantine of infectious persons or materials</li>
</ul>
<h3>Personal Care Around Others</h3>
<ul>
<li>Use of Antibacterials or Hand Sanitizers</li>
<li>Correct respiratory and hand hygiene when coughing and sneezing</li>
</ul>
<h3>Care For Personal Foods</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prevent contaminating food</li>
<li>Separate raw and cooked foods</li>
<li>Cook foods for the appropriate length of time</li>
<li>Store food at the proper temperature</li>
<li>Use safe water and raw materials</li>
</ul>
<h3>Personal Care Around The House</h3>
<ul>
<li>Appropriate Laundry Hygiene</li>
<li>Regular Disinfection</li>
<li>Appropriate Air Purification</li>
<li>Safe Garbage Removal</li>
<li>Pleasant Noise And Sound Levels</li>
</ul>
<h3>Physical Mobility Care</h3>
<ul>
<li>Regular Long Distance Running</li>
<li>Balance Exercises and Biking</li>
<li>Swimming And Aquatic Movement</li>
<li>Frequent Skiing, Snowboarding, And Other Mobility Using Gravity</li>
<li>Improve Walking On Natural Surfaces With Bare Feet</li>
<li>Appropriate Hydration During Mobility</li>
<li>Ability To Run And Move Quickly For A Short Time</li>
<li>Frequent Climbing Using Both Hands And Feet</li>
</ul>
<p>There are personal care assistants who may be able to help get you started but I believe it is optimal to complete your personal care yourself thus helping to put your own investment in improving your health.</p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold;">How Personal Care Improves Health</span></p>
<p>When you improve your personal care you are less likely to become sick, you lower your risk of infection, and over time the preventative things you are doing will pay off over the rest of your life.  Even things like scrubbing your skin in the morning will help the look of your skin and you ability for your skin to work easily in the morning for overall body cooling and sweating.  When you are completing your personal care, try to remember to do things that are also &#8220;preventative care&#8221; as well.</p>
<h2>Personal Care During Stress</h2>
<p>It may be hard to keep up your personal care during a stressful event but do it for yourself.  If you have been through the loss of a loved one, grief, divorce, or a parental child abduction it is important to continue with your personal care and help show your children or other people around you ways they can improve their care during this stressful time as well.</p>
<p>Have fun with it, and let me know how it is working by leaving your comments here or by SMS and Voice at (802)445-5626</p>
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		<title>How To Improve Parental Fitness To Help A Child&#8217;s Health</title>
		<link>http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/09/16/how-to-improve-parental-fitness-to-help-a-childs-health/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In many cases a Judge will determine the amount and type of custody a father receives based on the parental fitness of both parents.  Both parents are normally fit parents but a Judge may rule one parent more fit or even both parents unfit.  If both parents are unfit the courts may look to grandparent fitness.  Really, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In many cases a Judge will determine the amount and type of custody a father receives based on the parental fitness of both parents.  Both parents are normally fit parents but a Judge may rule one parent more fit or even both parents unfit.  If both parents are unfit the courts may look to grandparent fitness.  Really, the child has the right to spend easy quality time with both parents so a measurement in this way violates a child&#8217;s rights however understanding parental fitness and why it is used may help you to improve your own parenting ability and help your child spend more quality time with their biological parents.</p>
<p>In almost all of the cases we have seen, a judge will award a mother with more custody than a father and blame the judgement on parental fitness.   If you are a father and you want to make sure your child&#8217;s health improves because they are able to spend time with their biological father then improving your understanding of parental fitness may help.</p>
<h2>Parental Fitness Definition</h2>
<div>
<div>The best definition I have found for parental fitness is the way in which a parent is fit during post-natal and child care including food provisioning and the protection of offspring.  This also includes healthy parent child communication, ability to reflect emotion, ability to talk with respect, ability to enforce limits, and the parent&#8217;s ability to poses an unrelenting deep belief in the child.  The components of fitness may include the well being of existing offspring, parents&#8217; future reproduction, and inclusive fitness through aid to kin.</div>
<div>My opinion is that to posses strong parental fitness you must have some parental investment which means any investment by the parent in an individual offspring that increases the offspring&#8217;s chance of surviving at the cost of the parent&#8217;s ability to invest in other offspring.  In many cases a mother may allow a new boyfriend or relationship to take away from time their child could be spending with their biological father or mother.  This shows that the mother is more interested in creating new offspring than taking care of the existing which would therefore make her less fit to be a parent.</div>
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<h2>Other Legal Parental Fitness Definitions</h2>
<p><em>(i) The willingness of the parent or parents to receive or care for the child; <em>(ii) That the child has been removed from the custody of the parent by temporary order of the court for a period of six months and further finds that: <em>(A) The conditions which led to the removal still exist; <em>(B) There is little likelihood that those conditions will be remedied at an early date so that the child can be returned to the parent in the near future; and <em>(C) The continuation of the parent-child relationship greatly diminishes the child&#8217;s prospects for early integration into a stable and permanent home</em></em></em></em></em></p>
<h2>Being A Fit Parent</h2>
<p>So you are doing everything you can for your child&#8217;s health but remember that you must also keep yourself in perfect fitness to be an optimal parent.  This will help you defend your child, think clearly in stressful situations, and develop a better relationship with the other biological parent.  These are some of my ideas on ways to improve your health and manage stress:  <a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/08/03/how-to-manage-stress-grief-and-ways-to-optimize-health/">http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/08/03/how-to-manage-</a><a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/2011/08/03/how-to-manage-stress-grief-and-ways-to-optimize-health/">stress-grief-and-ways-to-optimize-health</a></p>
<h2>CDC and Parental Fitness</h2>
<p>The CDC offers ways to be a positive parent which may also improve your parental fitness.  Here are some examples that may help from the CDC for ages 2-3:</p>
<h3>Positive Parenting</h3>
<ul>
<li>Set up a special time to read books with your toddler.</li>
<li>Encourage your child to engage in pretend play.</li>
<li>Play parade or follow the leader with your toddler.</li>
<li>Help your child to explore her surroundings by taking her on a walk or wagon ride.</li>
<li>Encourage your child to tell you his name and age.</li>
<li>Teach your child simple songs like Itsy Bitsy Spider, or other cultural childhood rhymes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Child Safety First</h3>
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<li>Encourage your toddler to sit when eating and to chew her food thoroughly.</li>
<li>Check toys often for loose or broken parts.</li>
<li>Encourage your toddler not to put pencils or crayons in his mouth when coloring or drawing.</li>
<li>Never leave your toddler near or around water (that is, bathtubs, pools, ponds, lakes, whirlpools, or the ocean) without someone watching her.</li>
<li>Never drink hot objects while your child is sitting on your lap. Sudden movements can cause a spill.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please let us know what you think about parental fitness and how you have helped improve it!</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most healthy people I meet seem to normally say that your health is only under your control so why not &#8220;Do it yourself?&#8221;  I am not a medical professional and I am not able to provide legal advise but here are some ideas to manage stress, trauma, and grief that I have worked well for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most healthy people I meet seem to normally say that your health is only under your control so why not &#8220;Do it yourself?&#8221;  I am not a medical professional and I am not able to provide legal advise but here are some ideas to manage stress, trauma, and grief that I have worked well for me.</p>
<ul>
<li>work</li>
</ul>
<div>Settle anything with work so you can devote time to a variety of objectives that will help your overall health.  During this time you will still be working as much as you can but you should inform your management about any stressful event that you will be dealing with for an extended period of time.</div>
<ul>
<li>love</li>
</ul>
<div>Reach out to the people that love you, have positive things to say, and who really want to help you.  Do not allow others to manipulate your love and emotions during this time because you need support from the close people who you can trust.  Remember to do things for yourself that really show your love for yourself.  Express your love for your community and give to others who are in need during this first week as much as you are able.</div>
<ul>
<li>friendship</li>
</ul>
<div>Find contact information for any old friends that you may have lost touch with and reach out to them.  Ask them how they were able to get through a long term stressful event and what really helped.  Talk to the friendly people around you and reach out to them.</div>
<ul>
<li>leisure</li>
</ul>
<div>Make specific time to enjoy things outside of work and the other tasks while dealing with the stress this first week.  Even if it for a walk in a new place with your friends it may help you get through a very difficult time.</div>
<ul>
<li>coping</li>
</ul>
<div>When you meditate or practice breathing exercises this first week consider that what you do during this stressful time will determine your own outcome.</div>
<ul>
<li>problem solving</li>
</ul>
<div>Consider watching some videos from the experts.  Maybe clean up your space, label everything, define, test, analyze, compare.  Find out what might be causing your stress.  Can you solve anything about it?  If so, use this process to reach solutions.</div>
<ul>
<li>creativity</li>
</ul>
<div>Take your own path and see the way that will work best for your situation.  You do not need to follow what everyone tells you to do but instead create a solution that is uniquely yours.</div>
<ul>
<li>sense of humor</li>
</ul>
<div>Visit s0me professional comedy shows, talk to funny friends and try to make them laugh, and always smile.  They say it is contagious.</div>
<ul>
<li>nutrition *Consider supplemental multivitamins and multi minerals as well as additional magnesium.</li>
</ul>
<div>At the first sign of a long term stressful event consider a daily liquid multi mineral / multi vitamin, magnesium powder, <em>L</em>-<em>glutamine</em> powder, probiotics, Vit-C powder, plenty of filtered water, weekly one day fruit fasts with berries, and plenty of fresh salmon.  Consider an additional Omega 3 &#8211; 6 &#8211; 9 supplement as well as a variety of raw fruits, garlic, broccoli, and vegetables.  Fresh ginger tea may also help you with digestion during this stressful time.</div>
<ul>
<li>exercise</li>
</ul>
<div>Exercise may be the most effect way you can treat stress yourself.  Work into your physical fitness carefully and slowly but keep improving in all the types of ways you can and add variety to every work out.</div>
<ul>
<li>self care</li>
</ul>
<div>What ways could you improve your personal care this week?  Dental hygiene, deodorant, nail care, skin care, hair care, and many other types of personal self care are important to remember each day while dealing with a long term stressful situation.  Identify with your cultural norms for self care and focus on what works instead of what is the most expensive.</div>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost all of us have been working at managing stress and a number of of other problems throughout our entire life.  We know the only human that does not have stress is a dead human and we can use our stress to help us learn and improve our health instead of allowing it to harm [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_360" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 613px"><a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/healthy-hillman.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-360 " title="Healthy Gregory Hillman 2011" src="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/healthy-hillman.jpg" alt="healthy hillman How To Manage Stress, Grief, And Ways To Optimize Health" width="603" height="683" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Healthy Gregory Hillman 2011</p></div>
<p>Almost all of us have been working at managing stress and a number of of other problems throughout our entire life.  We know the only human that does not have stress is a dead human and we can use our stress to help us learn and improve our health instead of allowing it to harm us.  I am not a Doctor or medical professional but I have included some opinions that have worked very well for me to manage even the most difficult stress.</p>
<h2>Various Levels Of Stress Management</h2>
<p>There are many different levels and stages of stress, grief, loss of child, parent, or spouse, post traumatic stress maybe from an abduction / veteran, and other types of stress that we might need to deal with at some point in our life.  After my experiences with various levels of stress and studying ways to manage and direct stress better I have found that there are some things that will work very well and others that will only create more stress and may harm your ability to deal with every day concerns in your life.  It is also important to note that stress is not always in the form of anger and many times can come from sadness, over stimulation, and other health concerns.</p>
<h2>Improve Health To Manage Stress</h2>
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<p>I believe there are ways we can all improve our mental and physical health.  Every person is different but I might consider taking a general look at the overall categories of health and find out if there are ways you could improve or become more healthy.  Here are some categories to consider:</p>
<ul>
<li>work</li>
<li>love</li>
<li>friendship</li>
<li>leisure</li>
<li>coping</li>
<li>problem solving</li>
<li>creativity</li>
<li>sense of humor</li>
<li>nutrition *Consider supplemental multivitamins and multi minerals as well as additional magnesium.</li>
<li>exercise</li>
<li>self care</li>
<li>gender identity</li>
<li>cultural identity</li>
</ul>
<p>I believe if you can improve your ability to achieve optimal performance in each of these areas you will be able to manage your stress easier.   Also you should be able to trust people but not be easily manipulated.  If you are<strong> easily manipulated</strong> you may get yourself into situations that will cause additional stress for no reasons besides other peoples&#8217; means.</p>
<h2>Exercise and Physical Skills To Reduce Stress</h2>
<p>Sometimes in addition to stress, if the environmental conditions exist, you may have uncontrollable bursts of <strong>Epinephrine </strong>and this can cause all types of health concerns including palpitations, tremor, hypertension, and acute pulmonary edema, tachycardia, arrhythmia, anxiety, headache and many other things.  Even though you may not be able to stop your body from releasing this hormone I believe you may be able to manage the effects better through exercise.  Look through the general categories of exercise and see if there are ways you could improve:</p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Endurance</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5rFUz7G2BlE?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="480" height="390"></iframe></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Stamina</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1_PcWSM_yiA?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="480" height="390"></iframe></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Strength</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3v-6Oru_aEs?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="480" height="390"></iframe></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Flexibility</li>
<p><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yW0c-A_UR38?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Power</li>
<p><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_ZREq247w00?hl=en&#038;fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Speed</li>
<li>Coordination</li>
<p><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FHaeDhD1yiE?hl=en&#038;fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Accuracy</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RG7jeQCh7BY?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="480" height="390"></iframe></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Metabolic</li>
<li>Morphological</li>
<li>Bone integrity</li>
<li>Body composition</li>
<li>Cardiovascular fitness</li>
<p><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dUzGxallzo4?hl=en&#038;fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Muscular endurance</li>
<p><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AopeLrSeWmI?hl=en&#038;fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Muscle strength</li>
<p><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zEH1SvJsqjQ?hl=en&#038;fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Agility</li>
<li>Balance</li>
<p><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2uN5kOCybIU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Coordination</li>
<p><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FHaeDhD1yiE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Power</li>
<p><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_ZREq247w00?hl=en&#038;fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<li>Speed</li>
<li>Reaction time</li>
<li>Team sport</li>
<li>Individual sport</li>
</ul>
<p>I believe if you find ways to improve your physical health though these different physical skills you will be able to manage your stress much easier even through the most difficult situations.</p>
<h2>Flexibility And Positive Thinking</h2>
<p>When you are going through a stressful time it is important to remain calm.  You can cry as much as you want but you might consider trying to regulate your emotions though an increased focus on flexibility, positive thinking, and guided meditation.  I have found all of these things seem to work very well in managing stress.  You might also consider practicing Pranayama. These certain breathing exercises may have helped me with even the most stressful situations.</p>
<p>Here is a video example which may help give you some general ideas about Pranayama:</p>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mvdiMjSgItg?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="640" height="510"></iframe></p>
<h2>Float Therapy And Endurance Through Lap Swimming</h2>
<p>Many people have enjoyed the relaxation of float therapy but I also suggest focusing on lap swimming.  Even if it is only one or two days a week, try building endurance through the swim and do a variety of different strokes.  I have seen research that would show optimistic people are more likely to do a variety of different activities so switch it up.  You can also do the &#8220;dead man&#8217;s float&#8221; in an unused area of the pool where you can allow all of your muscles to completely relax and rest.  Try doing this for 30-40 seconds at a time if your breath will allow for 20 or more times and see if you feel more relaxed and less stress.  Some people are able to swim for 12 hours or longer but be sure to work up to this and have plenty of rest.  I have found that swimming 4-6 hours is normally plenty to create the desired need of reducing the stress and physical nervousness.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/how-to-reduce-stress-by-lap-swimming.jpg"><img title="How To Reduce Stress by Lap Swimming" src="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/how-to-reduce-stress-by-lap-swimming.jpg" alt="how to reduce stress by lap swimming How To Manage Stress, Grief, And Ways To Optimize Health" width="292" height="293" /></a></p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Solve The Stress</span></p>
<p>Drugs, alcohol, poor health, and even especially bad nutrition are traps that most people seem to fall into when they are under a excess amount of stress.  These things may help you deal with the stress temporarily but will not solve it.  It is important to find out what is causing your stress and if it is something you can solve I suggest considering a continued focus to work on it towards your goal.  Use this to propel you to improve your health so you can deal with the stress and solve your problem easier.  I strongly believe when you are in better health you will be able to solve problems much easier.</p>
<h2>Remove Clutter And Signals That May Cause Stress</h2>
<p>You may be the only one that can say which photo may cause you stress because of an old memory or which way you feel most comfortable with your desk organization but you may also consider removing clutter from any part of your life that could be causing stress.  You can even do this around your home and work environment.  Look for signals like, &#8220;would I have less stress if this pile of stuff or group of items was sorted and taken care of?  Are there people in my life that I need to work with to solve a problem or may be causing additional unneeded stress?</p>
<p>Please let us know if you have found any other things that may help manage stress or may work for others.  Enjoy and do not forget to have some fun while you are managing your stress!</p>
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		<title>كيفية كتابة رسالة إنهاء العقد مع الأمثلة.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[قد تكون تحاول حل علاقة مع البائعين ، والمقاول 1099 ، أو حتى ربك الأرض ، ولكن عند كتابة الرسالة إنهاء العقد الأعمال هناك بضعة أشياء لتشمل جميع المعنيين بحيث يفهم تفاصيل الانهاء. وهذا سوف يقلل مشاكل في المستقبل وتساعد على الحفاظ على العلاقة مع شريك عملك. قبل الدخول في عقد الجارية التأكد من أن جميع [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: right;">قد تكون تحاول حل علاقة مع البائعين ، والمقاول 1099 ، أو حتى ربك الأرض ، ولكن عند كتابة الرسالة إنهاء العقد الأعمال هناك بضعة أشياء لتشمل جميع المعنيين بحيث يفهم تفاصيل الانهاء. وهذا سوف يقلل مشاكل في المستقبل وتساعد على الحفاظ على العلاقة مع شريك عملك.</p>
<p>قبل الدخول في عقد الجارية التأكد من أن جميع الأطراف فهم عملية الإنهاء. عادة في مجال الأعمال التجارية ويمكن لكل من الطرفين إنهاء إما اتفاقهم مع إشعار الخروج أو إنهاء الاتفاق مع إشعار لمدة 30 يوما. وهذا أمر مهم لتوضيح في كتابة قبل الدخول في الاتفاق.</p>
<p>كل شخص لديه أسلوب مختلف ونغمة لرسائلهم إنهاء العقد ولكن بعد كتابة أكثر من رسائل إنهاء العقد ألف وهناك بعض الأشياء التي قد ترغب لتشمل على وجه اليقين. وهذه تشمل :</p>
<p>الذين كنت إنهاء الاتفاق مع.<br />
الجزء في البنود والشروط التي توفر تعليمات حول كيفية انهاء اتفاق.<br />
التاريخ والوقت التي من شأنها إنهاء عقده.<br />
أي أسباب لإنهاء<br />
تاريخ انتهاء من الاتفاق<br />
كيف ينبغي أن شريك تجاري متابعة معك بعد انتهاء.<br />
منذ نعمل عادة مع الباعة والناس مرة أخرى أنه من المهم أن يكون الأخلاق قوية وأخلاقيات الأعمال التجارية عندما تنتهي الى اتفاق. تأكد من دفع الباعة عندما يكون لديك وافق على ، تأكد من إعطاء إشعار مناسب إذا كنت قد لا تكون قادرة على دفعها ، ولا الدخول في عقد إلا إذا كنت تعرف لعلى يقين من أن تتمكن من عقد حتى نهاية الخاص بك من الصفقة . إن لم يكن قد تكون حرق الجسر الذي سوف تحتاج يوم واحد. أن تكون واضحة والمهنية مع أي حرف إنهاء باستخدام أي من الاهانات الشخصية أو صياغة المشدد. ليست هناك حاجة إلى لهب النار عندما كنت ترغب فقط في إنهاء العقد.</p>
<p>عند نقطة واحدة حاول صاحب شركة صغيرة لإنهاء الاتفاق مع لي في سانتا مونيكا مع إشعار خارج. وكان بائع مدير يقول لي بعد أن أكمل العمل الذي لم يكن لديهم المال لدفع لي ، وربما لا يكون ذلك لبعض الوقت. وهو ما أثار الكثير من المشاكل بسبب شخص واحد لا من خلال متابعة مع وجود اتفاق. مما لا شك فيه أن هذا لا يحدث لك والمال في الفرقة قبل كنت استئجار شخص للحصول على وظيفة. قد يتم نقلك إلى المحكمة إذا كنت لا تستطيع دفع المبلغ المتفق عليه.</p>
<p>عنوان الطرف 1</p>
<p>إلى من يهمه الأمر :</p>
<p>شكرا لعملك. يرجى النظر في هذا الإشعار لإنهاء العقد عقد بين (حزب 1) و (حزب 2) على علاقة جيدة المنتهية في شهر اليوم ، السنة. الاتفاق الأصلي يسمح هذا النوع من إنهاء الخدمة في قسم (تقديم أرقام القسم هنا). سبب الانهاء (أسباب إنهاء). إذا كان لديك أي أسئلة حول هذا العقد إنهاء يرجى الاتصال بنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني (عنوان البريد الإلكتروني). شكرا لك.</p>
<p>مع خالص التقدير ،</p>
<p>اسم الطرف 2</p>
<p>عنوان الطرف 2</p>
<p>بعد أن قمت بتسليم الرسالة إنهاء (قد ترغب في الحصول على توقيع شخص ما لأنه إذا كان الوقت قد حان للغاية الحساسة) قد تكون ذكية لمتابعة مكالمة سريعة للتأكد من انهم تلقوا الرسالة الإنهاء. قد يكون هذا أيضا هو الوقت المناسب للتفاوض على أي عقود إضافية في المستقبل لحفظ علاقة البائع. تأكد من أن كنت قد دفعت ببائع بالكامل عندما يتم إنهاء العقد حتى لا يكون هناك أي التباس إضافية حول المدفوعات. وقد ساعدت هذه الدعوة لي سريع في عدد من الحالات التي لم يتلق هذه الرسالة من قبل الشخص الصحيح أو لم يتم تسليم البريد بشكل صحيح</p>
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		<title>Soap.com Code 2011 Promo Coupon: usduovg 15% Off First Order</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in need of soap products or just basic products to keep care of your hygiene soap.com may be one of the best.  They are also affiliated with Diapers.com and this code will work for both sites.  They also offer 30% cash back on diapers and free two day shipping after you spend $49.  It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in need of soap products or just basic products to keep care of your hygiene soap.com may be one of the best.  They are also affiliated with Diapers.com and this code will work for both sites.  They also offer 30% cash back on diapers and free two day shipping after you spend $49.  It works every time for new clients and I use them frequently to make all types of orders online.  Their returns and most products have also worked well.</p>
<p>For a complete list of Soap.com codes visit B2Review at:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.b2review.com/soap-com-code-20-25-30-off-coupon-promos-new-clients-free-shipping/">http://www.b2review.com/soap-com-code-20-25-30-off-coupon-promos-new-clients-free-shipping/</a></p>
<p>You can combine this code with the links from the page above for additional discounts.</p>
<h2>Use <a href="http://www.b2review.com/soap-com-code-20-25-30-off-coupon-promos-new-clients-free-shipping/  ">Soap.com Code</a>:</h2>
<p><strong>usduovg</strong></p>
<p>Be sure you are a first time customer so create a new account when you check out or this code may not work.  You are also welcome to leave your comments about Soap.com and their products so we can make sure to get the word out to others.  This company has improved the quality of life for many known friends in the United States and we hear the same almost once a week from a friend or someone that uses this code.  There are even food products and materials that you need every day so you could ship them to any location needed for a low cost.  Once more that code is &#8220;usduovg&#8221;</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Curing Sinus Infections and Sinus Pressure with Hydrotherapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have had sinus infections for around 30 years.  Each year growing up I would have at least one sinus infection if not more and every year my parents would take me to the medical center where a nurse or doctor would prescribe antibiotics.  Sometimes this would make me even more sick or they would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have had sinus infections for around 30 years.  Each year growing up I would have at least one sinus infection if not more and every year my parents would take me to the medical center where a nurse or doctor would prescribe antibiotics.  Sometimes this would make me even more sick or they would include something in the antibiotics that I would be allergic to.  It would then take weeks before I was completely cured.  I am not a medical professional but I do not have a problem with long hurtful sinus infections any more.</p>
<div id="attachment_31" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-31" title="Lower Sinus Infection Cure" src="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sinus-infection-cure-225x300.jpg" alt="sinus infection cure 225x300 Curing Sinus Infections and Sinus Pressure with Hydrotherapy" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Lower Sinus Infection Cure</p></div>
<p>The way to know if you have a sinus infection is if the stuff coming from your nose has color.  Could be yellow, orange, even green but there will be color instead of clear and then you will start to feel sinus pressure in your face along with a lower energy level.  I use this irrigation technique even when I do not have a sinus infection just to keep my sinuses in top condition but only every few weeks or months.  It also works to remove allergies and any congestion.</p>
<p>I visited a doctor in Seattle that helped me understand the benefits of sinus irrigation.  This technique is very simple, inexpensive, and it has worked for me 100% of the time to completely cure a sinus infection.  No need for doctors, antibiotics, insurance companies, or driving to the pharmacy.</p>
<h2>Sinus Irrigation Procedure</h2>
<p>1) Fill a microwave safe container with about 2 cups of water.  Spoon one or two teaspoons of <strong>baking soda</strong> and <strong>salt </strong>and make a solution to microwave for about 40 seconds.  The heater water will help drain the sinuses.  You could also heat the filtered water in a kettle and then pour it over the salt and NaHCO<sub>3.</sub></p>
<p>2) Blow your nose and clear your throat of anything that you can.  This will help allow the water to reach your sinuses.</p>
<p>3) Use an ear squirting device (normally blue with a bulb on one end) to squirt the water into each nostril and allow to drain.  You may sneeze and there should be mucus that will come from the nose.  Repeat this about 3-5 times in each nostril until you can breath through your nose at least a little.</p>
<div id="attachment_32" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 235px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-32" title="Sinus Cure Tools" src="http://www.gregoryhillman.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sinus-tool-225x300.jpg" alt="sinus tool 225x300 Curing Sinus Infections and Sinus Pressure with Hydrotherapy" width="225" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sinus Tools</p></div>
<p>4)  Now the slightly strange part.  Spray the water into each nostril but this time breath the water through your sinuses and out through your mouth.  I suggest doing this in a shower or at least over a sink because it may get messy.</p>
<p>5)  Use any solution left to gargle for about 30 seconds with your head lifted back.  This will also help clear excess mucus and other gunk.</p>
<p>Repeat this process when ever you want your sinuses to be clear and your infection should go away in a few days.  You will find relief right away but you may want to repeat this process a few times a day for 3 days until the problem is completely behind you.</p>
<p>If you try it and it does not work for you please leave your comments here and we will continue to improve the procedure so it will work for everyone.  So far everyone that has tried has cured their infection.  I have been using this process for many years and I have had almost no major problem with my sinuses since starting.</p>
<h2>Caution &#8211; Spreading New Problems</h2>
<h4>Ocean, Sea Mist Brand</h4>
<p>Nasil spray like Ocean Sea Mist suggest that you do not touch the tip to the nose.  This could be due to the spread of new problems:</p>
<p>&#8220;Try not to touch the container tip to the inside of your nose. If this happens, rinse the tip with hot water and dry with a clean tissue before recapping the container.&#8221;</p>
<h2>Sinus Steaming</h2>
<p>Sometimes you may have some inner ear pressure at the same time your sinuses are infected.  This can cause pain and sometimes an ear infection.  This steaming procedure works great and again it is totally free.</p>
<p>If you hear clicking in your ear or if you have pressure:</p>
<p>1) Fill a pan or bowl with 6 or more cups of boiling water on a table in front of you.</p>
<p>2) Drop a few drops of essential oil or rosemary into the water to make it more comfortable.</p>
<p>3) Place a large beach towel or small blanket over your head and breath through you nose and out through your mouth for about 15 minutes.</p>
<p>If the water or steam is too hot just move your head a little away until you can bring it closer.  Repeat a few times a day and try to clear you sinuses when they start to drain.  Did it work?</p>
<h2>Other Sinus Options</h2>
<p>Some people are certain that they need to take antihistamines, pain killers, decongestants, and other drugs to help with a sinus problem.  My opinion is that it really depends on the severity of the sinus congestion.  When I was younger, every medical professional I saw would immediately prescribe antibiotics if there was any color to the mucus.  We now know that misuse, resistance, and many other side effects make antibiotics a less than perfect choice to treat the usual sinus infection.  Also, many of the other over-the-counter drugs that say they can help with sinus problems have a variety of negative long-term side effects.  Normally if the irrigation has not completely worked in a few days or if I just can&#8217;t stop the pain I will use an over-the-counter drug to help me sleep or to reduce pain and swelling but this happens in only about 10% of my infections.</p>
<h2>Humidification</h2>
<p>One non-intrusive way to help with sinus pressure is with a humidifier.  You can use code &#8220;<strong>usduovg</strong>&#8221; on diapers.com for 20% a humidifier that will use filtered water (RO water, distilled water) and a little electricity.  The humidification seems to help keep the sinuses from becoming too dry and works very well after an irrigation session or while you sleep.</p>
<h2>Other Concerns</h2>
<p>One person has mentioned that they experienced some fluid in their ear after spraying water in their nose however this has not been experienced by most people but if you have any problems or concerns with this technique please leave your comments here!</p>
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		<title>How To Loose 10 Pounds In A Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loosing 10 pounds in one week could be an obtainable safe goal for someone who is somewhat overweight and wants to commit to a healthier lifestyle.  Normally I would not suggest focusing on how many pounds you can loose in one week and instead consider ways to improve your overall health that you can live [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Loosing 10 pounds in one week could be an obtainable safe goal for someone who is somewhat overweight and wants to commit to a healthier lifestyle.  Normally I would not suggest focusing on how many pounds you can loose in one week and instead consider ways to improve your overall health that you can live with for the rest of your life.</p>
<h2>I Lost The Weight, So Can You!</h2>
<p>I have been overweight a few times in my life including my freshman year of college, after working long hours at a desk, and after long vacations but each time I have been able to do a few simple things to lower my weight and become more healthy.  I am not a medical professional and these are just my opinions on things that I believe have worked for me and may help you drop the lbs.</p>
<h2>How To Loose 10 Pounds In A Week</h2>
<p>1) Eat low glycemic indexed foods.  This just means to eat foods that break down into sugars / carbohydrates slowly in your body.  It is said that these foods will help regulate your insulin so that it does not overcompensate for the amount of sugar in your body and therefore does not turn the sugars into fats.  Some great examples of low glycemic carbohydrates include</p>
<ul>
<li>Artichoke</li>
<li>Asparagus</li>
<li>Avocado</li>
<li>Broccoli</li>
<li>Cauliflower</li>
<li>Celery</li>
<li>Cucumber</li>
<li>Eggplant</li>
<li>Green beans</li>
<li>Lettuce</li>
<li>Peanuts</li>
<li>Peppers</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Young summer squash</li>
<li>Zucchini</li>
<li>Tomatoes</li>
<li>Cherries</li>
<li>Peas</li>
<li>Plum</li>
<li>Grapefruit</li>
<li>Pearled barley</li>
<li>Peach</li>
</ul>
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<p>If you can stick to these carbohydrates in combination with proteins, healthy fats, and fiber in each meal your 10 pounds will drop off in a week if your diet needs improvement.  This is a healthy way to do it and a few medical processionals that I have come in contact with have said that your body will actually start burning fats more efficiently once the sugars are released into your system slowly.  This means that your body may continue to burn fats that are not needed after you stop this type of diet.</p>
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