Knowledge Is Best Medicine

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"Do
You Know What Makes You Tick?"

The following Are 10
questions you need ask to yourself before we begin our journey of self
improvement: Prepare Yourself for Self-improvement Try to be everything
you can be, but hey it's not always so simple. I quite often feel
somewhat happy and contented with my life as it is, however it is often
quite hard to consider anything else when there are so many real issues
to be
discussed. Of course I still aspire for a deeper and
more meaningful life. Read
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The
Benefits of Energy Healing: Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki You have at
sometime in your life probably come across some wonderful-sounding
terms such as "chakra", "prana", "aura", and "tantra" while you have
been perusing books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age
literature section of your local book shop. But what do these terms
actually mean? Read Full Article Here

There
are numerous reasons why people exercise, whether it is moderate
exercise or something far more physical. The number one reason would
appear to be health, we all need to exercise to remain healthy, sitting
around doing nothing for long periods of time can and will cause severe
health problems such as poor circulation. Read
Full Article Here

Pain
whether it is physical or emotional may at times be reasons to make
people change. Poor grades at school remind us that we need to study.
Finding ourselves in debt reminds us of the difficulties we face
looking for and finding a source of income. When we are humiliated we
are given the 'push' to speak up for ourselves, and fight to save
ourselves from the next humiliating experience. Read
Full Article Here

Since
a great many people are involved in physical exercise, it is imperative
that the importance of warming up before any strenuous activity should
be discussed. Many have repeatedly ignored going through the warm up
stage before working out, not knowing the consequences of doing so.

Why
warm up? Well there are several changes which take place in the body
once physical activity is initiated. A person's respiratory rate, blood
flow, and oxygen and nutrient levels delivered to the cells are
increased. Read Full Article Here

There
are numerous factors that need to be considered when you start to talk
about exercise and healthy eating.

No matter what, you should realize that you can concentrate 
much of
your enthusiasm for getting more healthy into both exercise and what
you are eating, because these two things play along with each other
very well. Healthy eating is important for any kind of exercise regime.

When it comes to exercise and healthy eating, you should know that
as you start to get more and more active, it is going to be very
important that you have a good meal and a good diet to fall back on. As
you begin wanting to be healthier, your diet is really the first thing
that you should change about yourself.
Read
Full Article Here

 If
only the advice we seek on self improvement was free and easy to
find, then there would be no problems within our  
personal  lives, we
could easily discover happiness and success. But then again, this is
the real world. And it does not   usually work that
way.

What would you do if you were trapped in an environment that
you do
not want to be in?  What if you were sick and  tired
of your job?

What can we do to solve this dilemma?

It is possible to take inspired and motivated action to
survive your
present situation and live the life you have always  dreamed
of.

It will not be easy though. You will have to come out of your comfort
zones to discover potential and opportunities which are waiting for you.

Read
Full Article Here

The
Alexander Technique was invented by a man named F.M.
Alexander. 
He lived from 1869-1955.  He started out as an actor, touring
Tasmania
and Australia with a Shakespearean troupe.

Sometime during his adult life he began to have problems with his
voice, and the following is what he did about it.

When Alexander's throat became extremely hoarse, he made the
rounds of all the doctors where he was at any given time.

None of them could help him.  They could not find any physical
reason
for the problem.  The Alexander Technique came about because
the man
would not take no for an answer.

Since there was no one to come to his aid, Alexander began
watching
his every move.  He spent much time looking into mirrors,
trying to
determine what he might be doing wrong.  Over a period of nine
years,
he came up with a solution: the Alexander Technique. Read
Full Article Here

In
a long-term study of peoples health in the United States, the
U.S. Public Health Service documented the chances of developing heart
disease among various groups in the population. Long before any
symptoms appeared, epidemiological research could identify high-risk
groups.

Among the highest risk factors are male's, aged over 35,
cigarette
smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of certain blood fats, and a
family history of cardiovascular disorders.

Other researchers have added to this list another risk factor:
the
compulsive, hard driving, highly anxious personality. The greater the
height of severity, the greater the person's overall risk.

These threats to the heart can be divided into two main
categories:
those beyond individual control, such as age, sex, and heredity, and
those that can be controlled, avoided, or even eliminated. Among those
in the second category are what cardiologists call "the
triple threat."
These are the high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, and high
cholesterol levels in the blood. Read
Full Article Here

You
can greatly improve your health and have a physically fit body
by getting into boxing training fitness programs. This is one of the
best way's for you to have a stronger body and build your
confidence.
Boxing workouts can help you to be at your best fighting form as well.

Many people see positive results when carrying out boxing
training.
You may build stronger and more defined arms and legs. These programs
and classes also help you to gain a sense of inner strength and
emotional balance.

Boxing training classes moved across to the mainstream of physical
fitness training a few years back. People have seen the benefits on the
cardiovascular and toning of the muscles by these boxing training
workouts. Tae bo work out videos also popularized these boxing and kick
boxing exercises.
Read
Full Article Here

Most
people at some time have wondered which cardio exercise is best to use.
To put it in simple

terms, both low and high intensity exercises will help you to burn off
excess body fat. The question here is which is the most effective to
use to burn off more body fat.

When scientists first discovered that during intensive
exercises, your body burns glycogen, which

is a form of stored carbohydrates, these are stored in your liver and
muscles and used for energy. During low intensity exercises, your body
will burn a lot of fat.

If your wondering whether or not it works, the answer is no,
we know
this because there are still a great deal of obese people struggling
with their weight. Even though they are working out with low intensity
routines, it still makes you wonder how it can be. Read
Full Article Here

When
we become ill the first thing we usually do is pay a visit to
the doctor. Once at the doctors the normal procedure is to prescribe us
with some medicine, we then trot off to the pharmacy and retrieve our
new medication. Hopefully after we have taken the drugs we will get
better again.

This is the modern day health service, examination, diagnosis
and
then prescription, it is a repetitive cycle, and very few of us, not
even doctors stop and wonder if there are any alternatives.

If anyone were to prescribe herbs instead of modern medicines,
many people would brand that person a quack and or fake.

Today however, studies have been conducted in an attempt to
discover
if there is really any merit to what is called natural medicine. Many
doctors throughout the world are now beginning to accept that natural
medicines have a place in the medical chest. Read
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Do
you feel that your personal life is full of turmoil, how is your
self esteem? Everyone has the ability to improve themselves; however,
some of us need a little more help than others.
We can all find ways to improve ourselves, just
ask yourself the
question "what do I need to do to improve." Perhaps
if you sat down and
wrote a list of things which you do not like about yourself could help.
Ensure that you prioritize your list putting the most important
one's
to the top and the less important on the bottom. Everyday work on your
list checking off each item as you feel it is getting better. Remember
do not stop improving them just because you have placed a check mark
beside it. It takes time to make changes and you can do it, remember
that change does not happen overnight.
What do you do with your day, are you working full
time or part
time, if you are not working, why not consider becoming a volunteer?
Get busy and do not just lie around the house doing nothing. Keeping
yourself busy and helping others is always beneficial. By helping
others, you learn that someone else in the world has it much worse than
you do. Read Full Article Here

The
term Meditation refers to a method of relaxation which will
bring your body and mind into a connected state where your body and
mind are totally relaxed and focused. People who Practice meditation
feel an increased awareness of their body and surroundings, they find
they can focus more clearly, and their concentration is heightened, and
also gain a more positive outlook in life. The following is a Buddhist
blessing, which I believe each and every one of us should learn and
follow in an attempt to find that inner peace.

"May every creature abound in well being and peace?
May every living
being, weak or strong, the long and the small, the short and the medium
sized, the mean and the great. May every living being, seen or unseen,
those dwelling far off, those nearby, those already born, those waiting
to be born, May all attain inward peace. Read
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Whether
you realize it or not, body language is a huge factor
responsible for how everyone you meet, reaches an opinion about you. In
many professions-particularly in professions where you help others,
listening skills are a must and very important for creating good
relationships with clients. No matter whether you help people in
maintaining their personal relationships, giving guidance to people for
success in business or to counsel people for any other type of problem,
they are seeing your body language, showing good listening skills makes
people more comfortable.

Poor Body language could Result In you Losing out on something
big.
It is not so important that you! are listening to every single word
carefully and honestly. It is your body language that makes other
people feel important and that you are giving them the attention they
require. Here it is important to know what the signs of a poor listener
are, and you should try to rid yourself of any of these. If you are in
the habit of keeping your arms folded over your chest, or you tap your
toes impatiently, lean or turn to look away too often, or look here and
there all of the time while listening, then you are telling the other
person that you are not interested in what he or she is saying. This
will most likely result in the end of the relationship and can cause
huge losses in business.

Read
Full Article Here

There is fast food, processed food and practically a deluge of preservatives in all food we consume these days. Our awareness on a healthy lifestyle, particularly healthy eating started at the height of the uproar over the use of genetically modified organisms in fast food chains like McDonalds. People everywhere are becoming more aware of their food intake, starting a new hype over the need for detoxification. Detoxification is the process of removing toxic substances from the body. Primarily referred to as a treatment for alcohol and drug dependence, body detox can also refer to the use of diets, herbs and other methods to remove toxins from the body for general health. So, are you thinking of cleansing your body? Here are a few tips for healthy, wise and effective detoxification.

Go for a non toxic lifestyle. This means going for natural food, drinking lots of fluids, especially water, exercising regularly and avoiding toxic food like junk food, canned food, and other processed food. At the same time, you can try out a Detox Diet that will cleanse your body and give relief to body aches, allergies, digestive problems and other related concerns.

If you are on a detox program, take as much fresh fruits and vegetables as possible, nuts, beans, rice and grains. On the other hand, take note not to indulge in sugar, caffeine, yeast, alcohol, chocolates and other foods rich in additives and preservatives.

Plan your detox program. You can do a weekend first. It is good to start on a Friday, with the weekend giving you the transition in and out of your detox program. Likewise, make sure that your detox plan is something that you can follow. Detoxifying does not mean starving yourself. Appreciate nature. Exercise outdoors. The fresh air can do wonders for your lungs and circulation. If you live near the beach, it is always good to take a walk or sprint early morning by the seashore. Have a balanced schedule of activity that will give you time for work and have fun at the same time. Try yoga or pilates. Skip rope or walk in your neighbourhood. Do anything to keep that body of yours up and running and always on the go.

Go for the spa. Take a shower and do skin brushing to help you detoxify. Rubbing your skin improves circulation and helps you shed off those dead skin layer. Make sure that you have a regular bowel movement. Eat food rich in fibre. There is also tea and other herbs which can help aid bowel movement. When you're detoxifying, bowel movement is important as it lessens the possibility of toxins being absorbed into the body.

Be positive. A healthy mind means a healthy body. Rid yourself of all negative thoughts. They are added toxins to the body. Smile and have the will and the commitment to complete your detox plan. It is never too late to start cleansing yourself, especially your body.
With our hurried lifestyle in this hectic, busy and polluted world, we are all entitled to some personal pleasures as simple as taking care of our health. Body detox may be as simple as ridding yourself of your negative thoughts by taking a walk in the park and letting the fresh air wash over your thoughts. Or it can be as complicated as following a strict detox diet to eliminate toxins in our digestive system. Whatever it is, the most important thing to remember is, that you find your way to cleansing yourself

Well it is that time of the year again where I start to become concerned about the size of my tummy. You see, as usual I overdid it at Christmas and into the new year and now I am paying the price with this bloated feeling and an extra curve where I don't want any.

Of course many of us are concerned about getting rid of that belly we have built up, and we want to make way for a more toned midriff to show through. Some of you girls who have let yourselves go a little in the winter months may be working overtime now that it is almost April and thoughts of bikinis are dancing in your heads.

Well I have good news for you all, I have some stomach exercises to speed the process along. Some you will find are better than others, including these few, which are good, specifically for reducing the size of that tummy. These particular exercises are targeted at beginners, so give them a try if you are just starting out. Once you have mastered these, feel free to advance to something more challenging. When doing these exercises, it is important to move slowly so as to maintain control and not allow momentum to take over. As with any workout routine, be sure to consult a professional before beginning and always use a warm up routine first to avoid injury.

The Vertical Leg Crunch

This is a variation on the traditional crunch that focuses more specifically on reducing stomach fat. To begin this stomach exercise, first lie on your back ensuring you are on a flat surface, such as the floor. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your hands behind your head, with elbows out far enough that they are out of sight. Now lift your legs straight up into the air, crossing your ankles and bending your knees slightly. Contract your abdominals and lift your shoulders, head and upper back up to about a thirty degree angle. Be aware of not lifting with your hands or leading with your head.

The Hip Lift

You will need to stay on your back for this stomach exercise. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your arms at your sides with palms facing up to the ceiling. Put your legs straight up in the air so that the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling and your legs make about a ninety degree angle with your torso. Keep your knees unbent and as straight as possible. Now, contract your abdominal muscles so that it feels like your belly button is being pulled toward your spine, while at the same time gently lifting your hips off the floor. Raise your hips to a height of a few inches, keeping your legs extended straight upward. Hold this position for around ten seconds, then slowly lower your hips back to the floor. Repeat for an entire set.

Long Arm Crunch

For this stomach exercise, remain on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Lie back and extend your arms straight back on the floor as though you are reaching above your head. Contract your abdominals and slowly lift your arms, head and shoulders off the floor to about a thirty degree angle. Hold it, then slowly lower your shoulders back to the floor. Repeat for an entire set. Be careful not to lead with your arms, keeping them straight and alongside your head.

When To Do Stomach Exercises

There is no question about it, people, especially us girls want flatter stomachs. Whether it is a woman who just had a baby, or a man who wants to impress someone, or anyone in between. While most people have good intentions when it comes to building their abdominal muscles, not as many people can find the time or dedication to really follow through to see real results, and most often give up. To remedy the problem there are several ideas that can help a person wanting to get a flatter stomach but cannot find the time or energy to do intense stomach exercises.

For as many people that want to do stomach exercises, there are just as many people, probably more, that like to watch television. This is a perfect time to do stomach exercises. During commercials, or every ten minutes if there are no commercials, try lying on the floor and doing as many stomach exercises as possible during the break. If you have not done stomach exercises in awhile, it is best to start of very slowly, but eventually make it a game, and try to get more repetitions in each time. By following this simple plan, it will help your body in several different ways. First of all, there is no extra scheduling involved, for most people, watching television at some point in the day is natural so no extra time is taken out of the day to do stomach exercise. The second thing this strategy helps with is that the human body should not remain motionless for more then thirty minutes anyway, by getting up and doing stomach exercises every few minutes it really boosts up the bodies metabolism.

Another good time to do stomach exercises is first thing in the morning. Try rolling out of bed, perhaps literally, and lie down on the floor and do as many repetitions as possible in a set amount of time, even if it is just five minutes. There is a lot of evidence to suggest that exercising first thing in the morning may be more beneficial to a person than trying to exercise at other times of the day. While there are many reasons for this, one valid reason is that it gets the metabolism going for the day after a nights sleep. Since most people are extra concerned about the appearance of their stomach, it seems logical to start the day with a good set of stomach exercise.

Of course, for those of us who are in a position to dedicate time each day to exercising, our routine should include stomach exercises. There are some reports that say that muscles need time to rest, so only exercise a particular group of muscles every other day, while other reports say that stomach muscles are ok to exercise everyday. One way to answer the question on when to do stomach exercises, every day or every other day is first listen to your body. If the stomach muscles are sore, rest them, if not then maybe one day work on them more intensely then the next day, but try to include at least one set of stomach exercises daily.

There is good reason for wanting to develop strong stomach muscles, besides for appearance sake. This is the core of your body. If it is not strong, the rest of your body will suffer. The good news is that most stomach exercises can be done anywhere with absolutely no machines or gadgets. With a little diligence and some creativity, there are plenty of times throughout the day to sneak in stomach exercises

All parts of our body have to work together, each part however has its own special job to do. The stomach must be given time to rest between meals. All other parts of the body also require rest. This they usually get during sleep. We must not neglect our bodies and fail to give them the required rest, or they will soon get worn out and give us problems.

Sometimes, when we are ill or are feeling exhausted, we find that we cannot sleep well at night. There are a number of things which we can do to induce sleep. A warm bath before going to bed, followed by a gentle massage, especially along the full length of the spine, these things will often be enough to relax the nerves and muscles, and will produce very good results. A hot foot bath, which draws the blood away from the brain, will usually be of help. A glass of hot milk or cocoa, taken just before bed time, will very often have the same effect. If the sleeplessness is a result of indigestion, a plain diet should relieve the problem. Sleeping on a hard bed without a pillow sometimes produces the desired effect. Always have plenty of fresh air in the room. Keep your mind free from the troubles of the day. If the stress of your day does intrude, crowd it out by repeating something else some soothing sentence or bit of poetry. One good plan is to close the left nostril by pressing on it with the finger, then take four deep breaths through the right nostril. Then close the right nostril and take four deep breaths through the left one. Repeat this about four times. Then breathe slowly through both nostrils, but count your breaths. You will seldom be able to count very many. Never take any sleeping powders or tablets except upon the advice of a medical professional, as they usually contain drugs that can injure the heart.

You can often meet people who are nervous, which of course means that they cannot control their nerves, they always allow nerves to get the better of them. Quite often the signs of this are, palpitation of the heart, headache, backache, and a number of other disorders. There may well be a tendency to cry for no apparent reason, or a feeling of having the blues. The cause of this can usually be found in uncongenial surroundings or perhaps occupation, loss of friends, or real or fancied troubles. Whatever the cause, it must be removed, if at all possible, and measures taken to restore the worn out nerves that are crying for rest or food. Some tonics can help, so does nourishing food, such as eggs and milk; also a change of scene and occupation, if possible. Someone who is always nervous seldom realizes what the cause of the problem is, and considers only the symptoms. So when this person has a headache, he or she will resort to medicine. In taking these he or she is only deadening the pain and not removing the cause, so the pain is liable to return.

Very often the best treatment for this person is, REST, RELAXATION, VACATION and CALM and SERENE SURROUNDINGS.

I am sure that we have all come across a person who is naturally friendly, a person who, when you put him or her in a room full of strangers, he or she will make friends with almost everyone in no time? We call someone like this a people person, someone who is so naturally nice and charismatic that he or she can charm anyone into doing anything.

A person who is socially empowered can and will achieve much greatness, this is basically because of the people who catapult him or her to success. This person will earn the trust and full support of the people, who he or she had helped in the past. This person will never be without help. He or she can do almost anything with the people behind him. And this is because he/she knows how to maximize their social potential!

Now let us see if you are aware of your social skills and how you can make use of them, soon you will attain self empowerment. Self empowerment is when you make a huge overhaul of your life and turn yourself into a much happier and more successful person. If you are able to be a people person, then I cannot see any reason why you will not succeed. You just need to know how to begin.

1. Always be genuine.

Being a Hypocrite will just bring down. Be genuinely nice and show an interest in people. As soon as they perceive you to be a hypocrite with selfish intentions, you may as well say goodbye to self empowerment.

2. Always be a good listener.

To earn that much needed love and trust of people, listen to their problems and sympathize with them. Do not just hear them out, listen to them with your heart. Make eye contact when the person talks to you. Listen as if every word they utter really matters, and it does. You will score points when they realize that there is a confidante in you.

3. Laugh out loud.

Now, when I say laugh out loud, I do not mean that should you force yourself to laugh at every joke told by someone, of course you may not find it funny at all. What this means is, that you find humour in things and do not be too serious. Someone who has a wonderful sense of humour easily attracts a crowd and will, eventually, attract success.

4. Do not forget yourself.

While you are in the process of dashing around and mingling like a fully fledged socialite, you may forget yourself, allowing others to push you over. Remember, love and value yourself before anyone else. If you see yourself as being respectable and worthy of affection, people will flock to you and not trample on you.

5. Perform random acts of kindness.

You do not have to put on a millionaire act and give all your savings to charity. Small acts of kindness matter the most, and this can be something as simple as giving someone a surprise friendship card or helping an elderly person to cross the street. When we were children, kindness was taught to us and was practised often. Now is the time to revive the good deeds and this time, let them stay for good.

6. Contact old friends.

It is sad how some friendships are destined to be lost, thanks to technology however, you can do something about it. Relive those grand old days by flicking through your yearbook and look for those nice people who you wish to communicate with again. Adding these old friends to your list of supporters will I am sure make you feel good all over.

7. Develop your personality.

Are you one of those people who is always angry, are you grouchy, grumpy and generally morose? Well stop right there, you cannot go through life like this. Get rid of those bad traits and habits that are continually hampering your growth. And lets face it, who wants a grouchy friend anyway?

8. Be confident.

Be confident and willing to make that first move, walk on over to the other corner of the room and introduce yourself to people with a winning smile on your face. Remember Though: be confident, never arrogant.

9. Practice control.

When you are angry, and we all have those moments, do not snap at anyone. Never ever throw a tantrum. Keep cool, calm and collected. Be strong enough to take control of the situation and turn your anger into something more productive and passive. As soon as people see that your anger reaches volcanic proportions easily, they will find it very hard to approach you.

10. Always nurture your relationships.

The relationship you have with your family, friends and partners is something which is so precious that you should never neglect it whatever happens. Go out and have fun with them. Do things together. Happiness will never be far from your side so long as the people who matter most to you remain close.

This all makes for a much more happier you, using people for self empowerment means becoming a better and more lovable person. You will be in a a win win situation: when people know that they can turn to you whenever they need you and vice versa.

Now, I want everyone who is reading this to go out there and put all of this into practice. Then come back here and share with us how it all went. Well, go on then.....

Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy:

1. To stay fit and healthy you need to
have a good balanced diet. Find out what the correct weight is for your
age and keep monitoring it. Consult a medical professional/nutritionist
to learn which food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline
routines. If you are trying to lose weight, high calorie foods should
be omitted from your meals. Food which is high in fibre and low in fat
should be included a priority in your shopping list instead of red
meat, sugars and fats.
2.
Always drink plenty of water. Drink at least eight glasses of water
each day. This removes impurities from the body. It is also advised for
lactating women to increase water intake to keep the body hydrated.

3. Take Vitamins and Supplements. Do
not forget your Calcium supplement. Sufficient Calcium intake is
beneficial for women of all ages. This has been proven to prevent
cramps and Pre-Menstrual Period Symptoms (PMS). It also prevents
Osteoporosis especially for menopausal women. Vitamin E will build a
strong immune system. Women who undergo menopausal period should take
Vitamin E-400 as it stops night sweats and hot flushes. Also, Vitamin E
is said to be best in avoiding wrinkles when ageing.

4. Quit smoking. If you are a smoker,
stop. It is also a big "NO" for pregnant women, as
this will affect the health of the baby. Pregnant women who smoke may
pass the harmful content of cigarettes to babies through the
bloodstream. Recent studies have shown that women smokers are more
prone to diseases than male smokers. Women who smoke have a high risk
of getting breast cancer. Also limit your alcohol intake.

5. Incorporate exercises into your
daily routine. Take a walk after work, use stairs instead of the
elevator or play with your kids when you are at home. Home exercises
are also effective especially when you do not have time to go to the
gym and would like to lose some weight. Yoga and Palates are only a few
of the many effective exercises you can do at home. Exercises help in
limiting the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

6. Avoid stress. Many women are prone to suffering
with stress. Stress has been known as the cause of many illnesses. As
much as possible take time to relax. Read a good book, hang out with
friends and engage into sports. Pamper yourself by going to beauty
parlours or you can have some retail therapy. And do not forget to get
enough sleep to revive your energy.
7.
Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
Wear hats when under the sun to protect your skin. Too much sun is bad
for your skin. The skin is prone to cancer when exposed to too much
sunlight. It also speeds up the ageing of skin cells, which causes
wrinkles in women.
8.
Make sure to visit your dentist to keep that beautiful smile. Always
have it cleaned to prevent cavities and bad breath.

9. Visit your Gynaecologist. Women who
are eighteen and above should have their Physical Examination annually
especially for the Pap Smear test. Women who are forty and up should
have their mammograms and the Breast self exam is encouraged once
puberty has been reached and should become a habit as they mature.

10. Safe sex is strongly recommended.
Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Someone's first impression of you is going to be permanent; it is therefore of the utmost importance that you make this first impression count. A person's appearance is how you will form an opinion of him or her. A person's dress is even more prominent than their manner, It is in fact the only thing which is remarked upon in a casual encounter, or during that first important interview. It, therefore, should be the first thing we take care of.

What style is to our thoughts, dress is to our persons. It may ofcourse supply us with more solid qualities, but without it the most solid are of little use. People all over the world owe their success to their attention to the details of their attire. One's place in society, fortune, marriage have all been lost by neglecting the wardrobe.

You should always ensure that your dress is always consistent with your age and your natural exterior. A dress which looks outrageous, on one person, will be quite agreeable on another. As success in this respect depends almost entirely upon particular circumstances and personal peculiarities, it is impossible to give general directions of much importance. We can only point out the field for study and research; it belongs to each one's own genius and industry to deduce the results. However unattractive you may be, or think you may be, rest assured that there is some style out there which will make you pleasing to the eye.

If, for example, you have a small birth mark on your cheek which the ignorant among us continually stare at; or, perhaps you have a somewhat large nose, you may employ various dress styles which will take a persons view away from your facial features and concentrate them on your dress. We cannot all be perfectly beautiful, however, we can with simple dress styles make peoples first impressions count.

Almost any blemish on the face can be masked by a good hair style and a good style of dress. And one should always remember that, only the ignorant treat a persons outward looks as being ugly. The more enlightened of us know that it is what is inside that counts.

Our bodies consist of over 75% water, and as I am sure that you are all aware, we cannot survive without water. In actual fact the longest we can survive without hydrating ourselves with water is three days. We have replaced water in our diets with soft drinks and other various sugar loaded drinks. We must bear in mind that water is not only necessary for a longer life, it is also much healthier.

Exercise, weight and your temperature greatly affect your personal need for water. It has been shown through past research that two thirds of adults do not drink enough water on a daily basis. By drinking water on a regular basis you can replenish your body and keep it well hydrated and functioning as it should be.

The vast majority of us will wait until we feel thirsty before we drink water. You must bear in mind that this is not a reliable way to gauge the water needs of your body. By the time you start to feel thirsty, you will have already lost a large amount of your body's water supply. Therefore, it is essential that you drink water regularly instead of waiting until you are thirsty.

It is vitally important that you do not substitute things like alcohol and caffeine for water. The reason for this is, that these types of beverages are diuretics and will cause you to lose more
water through increased urination. You may well believe you are getting more water through these beverages, however, the fact is, that you are losing it almost as fast as you consume it.

Whenever you exercise, you will need more water. This is due to perspiration, your body will lose quite a lot of water this way. For short bouts of exercise, you will need to drink around two cups of water to replace what you have lost, for more extensive exercise then perhaps two to three cups per hour. Even while you are in bed and asleep, your body will lose water. By drinking a glass or more of water before you go to sleep, you can wake up with your body functioning as it should be.

You should also understand that, when you are ill you will require more water than at any other time. When you have a cold or flu, your body can and usually does become dehydrated quite quickly. You can help to prevent this by drinking more water at times when you become ill. Dehydration can sometimes make you feel much worse than the illness itself.

There are a number of mixed opinions as to whether purified water will actually provide benefit. This is a subject you should explore yourself as you determine the best type of water is suited to you.

Get into the habit of drinking water on a daily basis. It would help if you can keep a bottle of water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day. You should also get into the habit drinking water instead of other beverages that do not replenish the nutrients your body needs.