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Recent studies done in Windsor University in Canada discovered that the dandelion root might be particularly efficient in healing and or even preventing cancer, much more than the immune system-destroying chemotherapy. Particularly, as mentioned by the university in the press release, the researchers are extremely confident that they have discovered the proper dosage of extract for effective cancer treatment. They are planning clinical trials using a specifically developed dandelion tea....

With a name like Personal Development for Smart People, I have to admit I was expecting something a little more technical than what Pavlina wrote. I was expecting a system, maybe a few worksheets and some definitive steps that Pavlina might recommend to readers. If you’re looking for a how-to guide, however, Personal Development for Smart People isn’t going to meet your needs. Rather than producing a user’s manual for personal development, Pavlina created something more philosophical, more theoretical....

The Steelcase Leap is one of those ergonomic office chairs. At first glance, it appears to be your typical office chair, nothing eye catching about it if you compare it to the similarly priced and popular Herman Miller Aeron chairs. But when you plant yourself in the Leap, you discover how comfortable the chair really is and the many ergonomic features it offers. The Leap test unit sent to us from Steelcase was in black leather with an aluminum base....

Computer Vision Syndrome My ophthalmologist is a smart lady, and she also knows me personally. Before I could tell her about my problems, she narrated them for me. I was astonished and asked her how she figured it out. She said it is common across people who stare at a bright screen for long hours for many years. This condition is called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS is not about one specific eye problem, but encompasses a lot of issues that originate from regular usage of computers for long hours....

The twentieth century was a period where all were in the rising in the consumer revolution. Happiness, status, identity, and meaning were sourced from material products. Psychologists find a linkage between materialism and life dissatisfaction in general. Intense study reflection in the 1990’s by a team of psychologists and sociologists indicated a link between materialism and life tumbles in the form of narcissism, social anxiety and life dissatisfaction in general[1]....

The notion that time spent in the forest results in improved physical and mental health is not new, but rather rooted in many ancient customs and traditions. Today, however, research has backed up these claims. Some of the proven benefits of forest bathing include reduced production of the stress hormone cortisol, boosted levels of happiness, and an increased ability to focus and concentrate. The Effects Of Forest Bathing On Cortisol Levels One Japanese study, conducted under Institutional Ethical Committee of the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute regulations, set out to measure the effects of forest bathing on cortisol levels....

School Going to college can be one of the most stressful times of your youth. It’s many young folks first time moving out, first time by themselves, and their premier onto the adult scene. This added stress can exacerbate underlying mental conditions, which is why most mental issues present themselves between the ages of 18-24. Being a polite person will free our minds from the stress day-to-day aggravations can cause, and that’s a big deal for young folks trying to make it through school....

It is really interesting to study how those smart people set up their organization system. Personal Systems of Organization – [Scott Hanselman’s Computer Zen]

In addition, if you have a blurry eyesight, you might not be able to accomplish all the items on your to-do list with the same flair and convenience of those with 20/20 vision. Among the five senses humans are endowed with, the sense of sight is arguably the most compelling. Yes, we can be thrilled listening to stories broadcast on radio, and we can be given illusory highs by reading books, but when we actually see things, we are prone to have more heart-felt experiences because we tend to believe more what we see....

For a lot of people, becoming a billionaire like Mark Zuckerberg is their standard for success. For others, a ‘dream job’ includes unlimited paid vacation, while you close deals at the Bahamas. Think: Richard Branson of Virgin Group. Right now, you probably feel like you’re not living your passions. You may even feel like quitting your job to chase after a dream career. But what if you knew that ALL of us can, in fact, have our dream jobs AND feel like a success?...

In this article, we will look into the signs of depression in children and how parents can help them to overcome it. Signs of depression in children The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder) is the widely accepted instruction guide that professionals utilize for diagnosing mental disorders. The DSM characterizes a Major Depressive Episode as depressed behaviors that consistently last for two weeks or longer. Therefore, if your child has been “down in the dumps”, feeling hopeless or having sadness for more than two weeks, it should be cause for concern and investigated....

Check out 8 telltale signs that your relationship may not last. 1. Your partner can’t accept you for who you are Everyone has positive and negative traits, and a good partner will accept all of your flaws. Your partner doesn’t have to enjoy watching The Real Housewives with you, but they should accept that you enjoy it and leave you to it without judgment. If your partner doesn’t like more important things like the way you dress or your career, it is time for you to leave....

Here are some of the most common vitamin deficiency complaints. 1. Mouth cracking at corners Your body lacks Vitamin B (specifically B2, B3, and B12,) zinc, and/or iron. You should eat more salmon, eggs, tuna, clams, and more seafood to give your body a boost. Vegetarians can eat lentils, legumes, peanuts, dried tomatoes, sesame, and chard. An important note: Vitamin C should be taken with iron in order to boost effectiveness....

You will discover that you need to minimize the number of hours you spend with your remote switching from one channel to another. Here are some reasons why watching TV can be extremely bad for your health. 1. Risk Being Obese and Diabetic A close survey of individuals who spend a lot of time on TV showed that they eat a lot of junk food. You may find yourself taking in a lot of fat that is not good for your health....

Perhaps the most tricky part of writing is figuring out how to begin. The first steps to writing – getting a concept, planning out a piece, and working out a draft – aren’t usually the most fun steps, but they are all often overlooked. Here are a few tips for starting your work quickly and without much hassle. First, decide what you actually want to write. Getting down the bare minimums for your piece will help you construct a bare draft for whatever it is you’re planning to end with....

Now imagine a different situation. You’re driving on autopilot, minding your own business, and you suddenly realize you need to turn right at the next intersection. You quickly switch lanes and suddenly hear someone behind you honking their horn. You now realize that there was someone in your blind spot and you forgot to check it in the rush to switch lanes. So you cut them off pretty badly. Do you feel that you are a rude driver?...

Software Startup Myths Debunked – [Mike Taber’s Blog]

I think these posters would be ideal to print out and put up for young children, particularly Snow White’s message about always washing fruit! Meanwhile, Ariel’s message of reading the fine print on documents is relevant to all of us, as is Sleeping Beauty’s slightly odd beware of spinning wheels mantra (???). Can you think of any other messages different Disney characters can teach us? Life Lessons From Disney Princesses | Jerrod Maruyama Featured photo credit: Life Lessons From Princesses | Jerrod Maruyama via jmaruyama....

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