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by Dr. E... My kid may be doing what?" Yes, Mom and Dad, the phenomenon of "Sexting" is taking off (no pun intended). If you don't know what "Sexting" is, it involves people, mostly teens, taking nude pictures of themselves and sending them using their cell phones to others. This action has resulted in some teens being charged with violations of Child Pornography laws. These laws can carry some serious penalties,... 1/12/2011 2:58:12 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac Peacefulmind.com This month we will be keeping tabs on your New Years Resolutions, in order to empower you, help you to stay on track and give you some great tips for keeping your promise to yourself. The key to losing weight effectively is: 1. Calories Taking in fewer calories than you can burn results in weight loss. Taking in more calories than you can burn results in... 1/10/2011 5:38:07 AM
by Cheryl Tallman Toddlers are selective, predictable and stubborn. Here are some tips to make lunchtime fun for your toddler! Schedule: A key to toddler lunchtime good behavior is keeping to the same schedule every day. Sit down at the same time each day for lunch with your toddler. Keep portion sizes small: In most cases, a serving of any type of food is about one tablespoon for every year of your child's age. Be... 1/7/2011 12:25:11 PM
by PedramShojai A good percentage of the low back pain cases we see in the clinic today are partially caused by poor posture in the work environment. Think about is this way- For millions of years, we have evolved to run, jump, climb, crawl, and swim around looking for food and foraging daily. In the past 5000 years, we shifted from hunter-gatherers to farmers mostly. Here, we would till, sow, reap, and walk for hours... 1/4/2011 10:34:08 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac http://www.peacefulmind.com 1. Mental Cleanse - The Power of Positive Thinking! Negativity is the root that undermines our happiness. The negative ideas we think can manifest in the words we speak. The minute the words leave your lips, is the minute they manifest. Change your thoughts to positive, uplifting ones. Think hope not hopelessness. Think goodness, not evil. Think... 1/4/2011 6:42:51 AM
by JohnSileo Identity theft is all about control. Who has control over your personal and financial information? Is it you, or the criminal on the other end of your computer using your information to apply for a credit card? Losing control of your personal information can be all too easy online. But by taking some precautions, you can maintain privacy while safely surfing the internet. 1. Adjust social-network privacy... 1/3/2011 1:44:49 PM
by PedramShojai Over the years, I've seen thousands of patients in the clinic as an acupuncturist and herbalist. I see people from all walks of life and with all types of illnesses and injuries. One thing I've learned is that it is the people who get involved and want to get well that do the best. The doctor can do everything he can in his power but, in the end, it is the lifestyle of the patient that ultimately determines... 12/31/2010 12:26:33 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac In the northern hemisphere, the Winter solstice is the day of the year (this year it is December 21) when the Sun is farthest south. The winter solstice marks the first day of the winter season. The declination of the Sun on the (northern) winter solstice is known as the tropic of Capricorn (-23° 27'). Winter is the time for rest and to replenish. As an expression in nature,... 12/21/2010 8:51:22 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac. If the aroma of pine is what brings back memories like going out and cutting your own tree, we have a top list of memory-joggers that you are going to love! With nature's essential oils, the aroma of Christmas need not be forgotten. Simply spray the tree with a mixture of 1 cup of water and 6 drops of essential oil of pine, or put a few drops of pine oil on an absorbent... 12/16/2010 5:48:20 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk MS, L.Ac. Managing your diabetes can be especially more challenging during the holidays with all the temptations and sweets that keep bombarding our senses in the weeks following the holidays. Body awareness is very important in managing diabetes. See your doctor regularly. Signs and symptoms can arise that may seem completely unrelated, when in fact they could be. Do not allow your... 12/15/2010 4:23:07 AM
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