Finding a Meaningful Relationship

Many people are looking for meaningful relationships. Good relationships can lengthen your life span, impact your health, and bring great satisfaction and joy to your life. But sometimes it can be tough to figure out where to look.

When you are looking for a meaningful relationship the key is to start looking in the right places. Here are some tips:

1. Look in places where you are likely to find people who share your beliefs about what is important.

For example, if it is important that the person share your religious beliefs, you would most likely find them at church. If you value education, you’d find them in educational settings, lectures, alumni groups, libraries, or other places where educated people go. If you value family activities, you may meet other single parents at sporting events school functions and so on.

Be aware that you are most likely not going to meet a Mr. or Ms. Right in a nightclub or bar. What you’re likely to find there is a drinking buddy.

2. Let your friends and relatives introduce you to people they know.

Let those close to you know what you are looking for: what qualities, what values and what type of relationship you want.

3. Put yourself in positions where you can meet people who share your interests.

For example, join travel clubs, dance clubs, photography clubs, cycling groups, singles clubs through churches, or take non-credit classes on topics that interest you. If you are new to an area, join the Newcomer’s Club. Volunteer to help with a cause you believe in. You may not meet the person of your dreams immediately, but you’ll be establishing some connections with others of like mind.

4. Open yourself to meeting lots of new people.

The key is to have an attitude of openness to meeting new people. Your attitude is one of the most important factors.

Don’t go “on the hunt” for that special relationship. Desperation isn’t very appealing. Go with the intention of meeting and getting to know lots of new people.

Finding a significant relationship is just like meeting any new friend. You won’t fit with everyone. Recognize that just as in any kind of networking, the person you are looking for just may not be in this group. But someone in the group may know the person you are looking for.

Talk to people, get to know them, and be open to meeting new friends. You may need to meet a lot of people before you find the person of your dreams. That’s O.K. Don’t get discouraged! Just keep meeting people. After all, really meaningful relationships are worth waiting for.

(c) 2008 Linda Pucci, Ph.D.

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach, trainer and owner of Inner Resource Center, LLC. She has 30 years of experience helping people develop satisfying relationship through knowing themselves and what is a good “fit” for them. She helps her clients “ditch the baggage” from old relationships by using her solution focused approach. Get additional free tips and challenges for living a more meaningful and happy life from her Inner Resources report at http://www.InnerResourceCenter.com or contact her for a free 20 minute consultation.

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Ememies of Good Skin

I found this article when meandering around the Web. I think it provides helpful information. If you want a free skin analysis, contact Ruth at 813 754 4758 or visit The Place of Beauty for more information about skin care services.

Stress
You’ve had a bad week - or maybe a bad month. You’ve been working overtime, your child is going through a difficult phase, your boyfriend’s eyes have started wandering, your boss seems to hate you, and you have insomnia. In other words, nothing in your life is going smoothly and you are feeling more stressed than ever. Chances are a few obvious pimples have sprung up since your life got so hectic. How do I know that? What do you think my face does when I’m feeling frazzled?

The reason for a spotty complexion is simple: When the body is under stress, it releases adrenal hormones, which are known generally as “stress hormones.” These hormones generate a number of changes in skin, including breakouts, oily patches, dry patches sallowness, dark circles under the eyes, and rashes. Obviously, you can’t avoid all forms of stress, but you can learn how to deal with them. Deep breathing, visualization, a professional or at-home massage, or even a spa-night at home can help relieve some of the tension.

Exercise boosts circulation, which in turn delivers oxygen-rich blood to the skin’s surface. The short-term result is a beautiful glow. According to some skin-care experts, the long-term benefit of exercise is improved skin elasticity and more efftcient new cell growth.

Rough treatment
As resilient as skin is, it also has a delicate side. Aggressive handling can make skin appear worn, abused, and just plain old. What qualifies as rough treatment? Picking pimples, which can cause scars; using overly hot water, which can break small capillaries and make skin dry; tugging at skin, which can break down collagen and elastin fibers and lead to slackness; and using harsh skin-care products, which can cause sensitivities and redness.

Skin and your diet
Severe diets that skimp on calories and on one or more nutrients are detrimental to your skin, and so are eating habits that include plenty of complexion-spoiling fast food. Here’s a rundown of common nutrient deficiencies and how they affect your complexion:

A lack of protein can lead to a dull, dry complexion and poor wound-healing.

A shortage of iron can result in a pale complexion.

A lack of vitamin A can produce dry skin or unexplained breakouts.

A deficiency in vitamin B Complex can result in cracks at the corners of the mouth, unexplained breakouts, impaired wound-healing, and pallor.

A lack of vitamin C can cause poor wound-healing, dullness, and easy bruising.

A shortage of vitamin E can lead to poor wound-healing and dry skin.

A lack of vitamin K can result in weak, broken, or distended facial capillaries.

Source: http://www.free-articles-zone.com/

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The Power of Pheromones

Do Pheromones Really Work?
by Danna Schneider, webmaster of Herbal-Therapeutics.com.The concept of the human “sixth sense” of a sexual attraction hormone scent that is virtually undetectable to the human sense of smell, but definitely exists, is one that has been long debated and researched.

 

Pheromones are a real, unique scent that each of us and many other mammals gives off in order to attract suitable mates.

You can even witness pheromones at work in your own life too. Do you remember any particular times when you found yourself inexplicably drawn to certain people? They may not even have been your type in the physical sense, but yet you found yourself intensely attracted to them sexually.

This very scenario has certainly played out for most of you, and it is most definitely pheromones hard at work. For whatever reason, certain people may emit more of this mysterious scent, and consequently they receive noticeably more attention and curiosity from the opposite sex.

There have actually been studies done on the effects of pheromones on humans and whether there really is anything to this sexual attraction “magnet” theory. You may also notice pheromones at work certain times of the month more than others.

Most people will notice differences in the attention they get at different times during the month. This usually can be attributed to higher amounts of pheromone production and emission.

Human pheromones are so powerful and influential that they can influence women’s menstrual cycles that live together. Most women who live with other females adjust their menstrual cycle timing to closely match eachother.

The hypothesized mechanism behind the detection of pheromones by other humans is the vomeronasal organ, or VNO, which is theorized to be just inside the nostrils.

So, Do Externally Applied Pheromone Products Work?

The resounding answer to this question seems to be YES. There have been numerous studies conducted with couples and even twins put in the same position at bars as a social experiment. The overwhelming outcome of the studies was that the people who applied human pheromones were approached more often, and the couples hugged, kissed and had sex more often, and the twin that applied the pheromones received double the attention and people approaching as the twin that did not apply them.

So yes, pheromones do work, and they can be an excellent way to attract more attention from men and women alike, or even to do your own little “experiment”. Why not?

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The Scent of Eros Mysteries of Odor in Human Sexuality by James V Kohl and Robert T Francoeur (includes free pheromone samples). This is an easy to read and well referenced work which contains everything you ever wanted to know about pheromones, the sense of smell, and related sexual behavior.  <Find out More>

Winning the Anti-Aging Battle

While going to the day spa for anti-aging treatments is still the way to go for skin improvements, there are some excellent products out there that can help you turn back the hands of time and that you can use at home inbetween spa treatments.

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Types of Massage

There are many different types of massage to choose from. What you need or want is really dependent on any problems you are trying to address or if you just wish to relax and unwind.

At The Place of Beauty numerous types of massage are offered.

The main purpose of Swedish massage, for example,  is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes.

It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time.

It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.

Trigger Point Massage examines and treats muscles and muscle attachments in layers. It addresses surface muscles and connective tissues and deeper ligaments and connective tissues. It is closely aligned with the eastern technique of accupressure.

 

Common ailments helped by Trigger Point are: headaches, neck stiffness, carpal tunnel like symptoms, tennis elbow, bursitis, frozen shoulder, back pain, low back stiffness, sciatica, and even shin splints. Talk to our massage therapist about adding trigger point therapy to any massage.

Also read our posting about Hot Stone Massage and about Deep Tissue massage.

For more information about massage services from licensed therapists contact Ruth at 813 909 5910. We provide massage services at The Place of Beauty in Plant City, Florida or we can bring massage services to you through our sister company, BeComing Mobile Day Spa.

Six Steps to Reduce Stress

We get over-stressed now and then. It’s a natural response under certain conditions. We need to be concern when our stress is getting out of hand and interfering with our lifestyle. What problems can too much stress cause?

· High Blood Pressure · Colds and the Flu · Allergies · Diabetes · Damaged Relationships · General Bad Health

The list goes on….

Getting over the stress is what we want to strive for. How can we go about this? Taking the natural approach is probably the best way to start. Here are a few ideas to begin with.

Exercise: It may be difficult to begin an exercise program but once you start it will become easier. Exercise helps to blow off steam and gets rid of excess stress. So you benefit by reducing your tension and obtaining a workout as well. Of course talk to your physician before beginning an exercise program.

Relax: Yes it is hard to relax when you are stressing. Try taking in a deep breath slowly. Now as you breathe out picture all the stress leaving you. You may find that doing relaxation techniques on a regular basic when you aren’t stressed out will be beneficial.
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Look into what causes your stress: You may not know what is inducing you stress. Try to understand where the source is coming from if possible. Once you understand what is causing your stress you can try to modify these problem areas. If you can’t, can you substantially reduce them? Maybe you can look at these stressors in a different way.

Have a Positive Attitude: Always look on the bright side of things. Don’t think about what may go wrong. Take positive steps to improve yourself, your business and your spirit. Work on your ambitions. Find methods to enhance your routine activities. At the end of the day understand that you have done all you can to maintain a healthy lookout on life. Now you can relax and enjoy the remainder of the evening either by yourself or with family and friends.

Nutrition: A healthy diet with the proper nutrition is one key to balancing you physical, mental and emotional health. Frozen TV dinners or Big Macs are not good choices. You need to consume as much unprocessed food as possible. Try to eat as much organic products as possible to eliminate pesticides from your diet. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, raw if possible, and some fruit. Drink plenty of clean water to keep those brain neurons communicating.

Get Enough Rest: Getting enough sleep at night is crucial to keeping stress at bay. Try to relax the best you can in the evening. Exercise early so that you aren’t all wound up. If you watch a movie ensure it’s not too violent or exciting. It may be better to watch a comedy, read something soothing or listen to soft pleasant music.

If your stress is so severe and you can’t seem to find relief regardless of what you try then you may desire to request professional help.

So there you have six ideas that will help you reduce stress and enjoy life more. Don’t delay. Start on these recommendations right away. Don’t stop there. Keep looking for new ways to manage your stress and genuinely enjoy life once more.

Copyright © 2005 Think Healthy
Lambert Klein is the owner of Think Healthy supplements and products. http://www.coral-cure.com

Ten Tips for Lazy Dieters

Tip no. 1: Set SMART goals. Goals give dieters something to aim for and are a good source of inspiration. Fitness experts worldwide would agree that all goals you set should adhere to the following acronym:

S (simple): All goals should be easy to remember. Saying I want to lose 20lbs of fat, gain 10lbs of muscle, speed up my metabolism and lower my cholesterol in 6 weeks unless I get promoted in which case I want to lose 10lbs of body weight in 8 weeks may well be ambitious and time-considerate, but you are hardly going to remember it in 6 weeks when you need to figure out how much you have lost.

M (Measurable): Your goals should almost always contain a number. Whether it is to drop 10kg or to fit into those 34 inch jeans, having numbers involved means that you can check your own progress.

A (Achievable): Many people often ask me: Is it possible to lose all this weight in 3 weeks or I want to lose 50 kilos! Can I do it before Christmas? The answer to the latter question is usually a resounding no, and I often suggest that these people might want to set themselves a target that can actually be hit. Above all, it prevents disappointment and makes them less likely to fall off the rails halfway through a dieting program.

R (Realistic): Your goals should reflect your lifestyle. It is a good idea to diet when you are likely to have little stress from outside influences (such as work) and you have plenty of time for the exercise you enjoy.

T (Time-considerate): Which of the following sounds like a more positive statement: I am going to lose 20lbs, or I am going to lose 20lbs in 10 weeks? If you never put a limit on when you need to lose the weight by, you are never going to push yourself to shed those pounds.

Tip no. 2: Write Down Everything You Eat. Many people are overweight because they are heavy snackers and eat far too much than they realise. The simplest way to beat this is by writing down everything you eat. That way, when you eat something that you did not mean to eat, you will know about it.

Tip no. 3: Use Smaller Plates. As silly as this may sound, a smaller plate will look fuller than a bigger plate with the same amount on it, so your mind will tell the rest of your body that it is getting more food. Besides, you can only fit so much on a small plate!

Tip no. 4: Proteins. Low fat protein rich food, such as egg whites and chicken breast, are fantastic for dieters that want larger portions, as they contain amino acids that build muscle fibres. Aim for 60g per day (I favour tofu or soya bean; its cheap, easy to fry -with fat-free Pam spray- and contains beaucoup protein).

Tip no. 5: Low Carbs, Not NO Carbs! Atkins enthusiasts rave about the benefits of carb-starving and that fats are not really that bad, but the simple fact is that your body needs carbs as a basic energy, so after starving yourself of them only to eat them again, your body stores that energy as, you guessed it; fat! Aim for around 240-260g of carbohydrates per day (look at potatoes, pasta, rice and wholemeal bread).

Tip no. 6: Buy a Bag of Nutrasweet. Any sweetener can be used as a sugar substitute and I believe they taste fairly similar. Plus, a tablespoonful contains about 0.1 calories, compared to the 18 that you will often find in sugar.

Tip no. 7: Lift Weights. Lifting light weights can burn calories and tone up every muscle in your body. It is a common misconception that lifting weights will always build big muscles, which is something that many women are keen to avoid. However, this is only true if your body is of the correct somatotype (body shape) and if you really are overweight then believe me, its not.

Tip no. 8: Drink Green Tea. The benefits of green tea have long been discussed, the main one being that it contains the right chemicals to speed up your basal metabolism (which in turn burns fat faster). Two cups per day (without sugar!) is enough, while the only known side effects are that the caffeine in it can cause minor sleep deprivation, so drink it in the morning.

Tip no. 9: Get Busy! As I mentioned earlier, many overweight people are heavy snackers and these are usually people with two much time on their hands (that are often bored). The best way to combat this is to, quite simply, do something! Getting a new hobby, and therefore spending less time near the TV, are ways to keep you away from the fridge.

Tip no 10: Stop Talking About it! Diet must be one of the most discussed topics in modern society, yet, the people who talk about it are often the ones who want to lose weight. Then, how to prevent obesity? The real secret is to get on with it. As of tomorrow, you are officially dieting, so scribble down five small meals and brew yourself a cup of green tea!

About the Author
Dietpolicy.com is a website that deals with various topics like junk food, obesity, weight reduction and diet tips and many more. This article has been written by Tom Eveleigh. He is a Physiology student and a health and fitness enthusiast.

Announcing e-Weddings: Your Wedding Resource Center

We do a lot of weddings in our business, either at the Place of Beauty or out in BeComing’s Spa on Wheels.

We thought it might be helpful to start up a wedding resource blog and so that is exactly what we set out to do. On behalf of all of us, I am happy to announce that e-Weddings has now officially been launched.

Here is what you will find there:

• Articles about weddings, ceremonies, themes, receptions, and destination weddings.
• Wedding Services, such as limousines, flowers, and even a service that allows you to build your own wedding website. Very cool.
• We’ve partnered with Travelocity to bring you some great travel deals.
• We are nearly done building our gift section, and you can even do some lingerie shopping.

There’s alot more to come, but there is already a lot there for you to look at, so please visit us there if you are planning your wedding or honeymoon.