Ginger has now been proven to be a remedy for heartburn. A recent study shows that the ginger root is more effective in managing and treating heartburn, a painful and uncomfortable disease that affects millions of people, than mainstream prescription medications. Causes of heartburn There are various causes of heartburn. “Fatty foods, large portions, and late-night meals are the top three triggers that affect many people with heartburn.” A number of foods and drinks can cause the loosening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)....

I’ve dyed my hair numerous times. I’ve been raven black, hot red, pale golden blonde, and everything in between. In my teenage years, my hair has been in pretty much every color that there’s in the rainbow palette. And despite my enthusiasm, I had to take the consequences of that hair-dyeing journey. After many years of dyeing my hair, I can now share how I managed to bring it back to life again....

What accounts for the radical difference in these two people? How can two people grow up in virtually the same environment, yet turn out so differently? What makes some people give up when the going gets tough, while others look deeper into themselves than ever before to overcome almost any level of pain? What’s the answer? Beliefs Your beliefs influence everything in your life. Your beliefs have the power to open your mind and your heart; to steer you to a life of contribution and fulfillment; to motivate you to connect with others; or to smother you in a life of misery and isolation....

This magnificent invention can turn a quagmire of electronics cables into a beautiful braid of streaming efficiency. Here are 10 of its greatest uses. Auto wiring. With a few of these beauties you can quickly tame the most unruly of sound systems. On the other hand, you should subtract $200 for every zip strip you find on a used car you are planning to purchase. Criminal Mischief. I notice the boys in blue have incorporated a large sturdy type for handcuffing the unruly....

What this chart does is outline the steps of what to do with the ‘stuff’ that comes into your life, simply and most handy of all, visually. Essentially it’s common sense, but sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to put into practice. As I run down the chart I see that for each type of item that needs to be actioned, I can designate an area, whether that’s a physical space around my desk or in my mind, it doesn’t matter....

So think before you ask! Especially when you want to show your “care” to your single friends!

Thanks Phill for the news! The cycle of perfect energy management is one where you are fully engaged and using all of your resources for maximum productivity, followed by a period of intensive recovery where you regain all of your energy for the task ahead. Is this what most people do? No, of course not. Most people in today’s fast-paced world think that they can short-change the energy recovery process....

Whether it’s in your studies, your career, your fitness, or just your day to day routine… we don’t always ‘enjoy’ every minute of what we’re doing. And, it’s normal to have days where you may feel a little less motivated or energized. But, if you’re constantly finding a lack of motivation throughout your day, then you might need to start digging deeper to find out why. Gaining motivation is easier than you may think....

This is the furniture I want in my living room. This piece of furniture totally avoiding the damage caused by the laptop burning my lap. The slots for remotes are just thoughtful. Read his post and more photos on it. Thanks Isaac Garcia for the news. The computer table prototype – [A Visit To Lornitropia] Computer Cart – More Pictures

It may be difficult to maintain healthy eating habits while leading a busy life, but it is not impossible. The five simple tips below will ensure you have a healthy eating plan to fit into your hectic schedule. 1. Plan your meals out You don’t have to go into a lot of detail. Just grab a sheet of paper and outline the meals you will have Monday – Sunday. This makes food shopping and preparation so much easier....

Remember the golden rule of goal setting? Always keep them SMART. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Based. So, why do the rules change when you’re setting health goals at the end of the year? New Year’s resolutions are just bound to fail — only 9.2% of people actually feel as if they’ve achieved them, according to University of Scranton research.[1] For whatever reason, we set impossible goals that aren’t achievable, too vague, too restrictive and aren’t specific enough to measure properly....

He thinks it is the same with writing where you are conversing in print. There are four solutions that he preaches: Stop Fooling Yourself Into Thinking You’re Writing When You’re Really Not Figure Out What Your Interruptors Are and Quarantine Them Stop Calling It “Writer’s Block” Use A Model. Help For Writer’s Block – [Overcoming Laziness]

I’ve experienced many of these first-hand myself. It happens so often that I’m spurred to write this article to educate the medical community on what you need to know about your Deaf patients. First, I’m primarily focusing on the “Deaf” community, those who are likely to have American Sign Language (ASL) as their first language, may not be fluent in English, and believe they are not “broken” and don’t need to be fixed by the medical community....

1. You have been warned—again! Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) renewed its warning that women who are pregnant should not be consuming any alcohol whatsoever. So why is this important? The American Academy of Pediatrics is made up of 64,000 pediatricians, pediatric specialists and pediatric surgeons from all over the country and is considered to be one of the foremost American organizations in the area of children’s health. This warning that they issued recently is an updated, reinforced Surgeon General’s Warning (which is widely known to do its appearance on alcoholic products)....

In this article, you will learn how to overcome these inevitable setbacks on your journey and how to come back stronger than before. Why You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau Our bodies do not like to give away our energy storage. It’s very unlikely that we had an ancestor that was happily exhausting himself in an environment where food resources were scarce. Instead, our hunter and gatherer predecessors evolved to shun energy loss....

If your mind isn’t occupied with reaching a goal or solving a problem on a daily basis, the chances are that you’re in a rut. Being in this state, you start being an embodiment of your surroundings. In this state, you don’t think, you are bored all the time, you lack energy. If you’re in a rut, you’re not going forward — or even worse, you’re degrading. An empty mind will try to get some info from the surroundings to prevent dullness and plain boredom....

Anyone with the travel bug will agree that having ‘homes’ in so many different places can paradoxically cause you to feel like having no home at all. It is very true that home is where the heart is, but that can be difficult when the emotional and spiritual hearts also move from place to place. Here are 9 simple ways to truly feel at home regardless of where you are:...

Although it may appear researchers and the media are simply singling out Barbie as a bad role model due to her infamously unhealthy, unachievable body there have been numerous studies proving Barbie’s negative impact on young girls. In a study conducted in the UK, young girls aged 5 to 8 were asked to play with either Barbie or a more realistic Size 16 doll, those who played with the former showed signs of lower self-esteem and a stronger desire to be thin....

What was a 7 year old boy doing alone in the forest to begin with? According to his parents, little Yamato Tanooka was left there as a form of “punishment” for throwing stones at cars driving by. Shortly returning after the fact, they realized they had made a grim mistake. Their son was nowhere to be found.[1] The fate of little Yamato will remain a horrifyingly tragic mystery. But what about his parents?...

Sugar is everywhere. We can find it in almost everything we consume, from ice cream to bread. So, how does sugar affect our brains? Dr Nicole Avena has created an amazing animation for TED-Ed that explains how sugar causes dopamine levels to rise, resulting in a sugar rush and eventually leading to cravings. Avena also discusses how our increasingly sugar-filled food is turning consuming food into a sort of drug addiction, as we crave sugar highs....