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		<title>Foods to Increase Your Breast Size</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many women dream of having bigger breasts.  Some say, it attracts men. Others believe it would make their husband happier. Whatever reason women come up with, it is only natural that they want to be well-endowed. Normally, a well rounded figure makes women feel more comfortable, confident and desirable. If you are into this, you probably know already that there are many available options ranging from taking pills or supplements, applying breast creams, going through implant surgery, etc. But it is recommended that you consider natural alternatives such as exercising and eating healthy foods. It does not only make your breasts look naturally fuller but it also keeps you away from the dangers and side effects of other methods.]]></description>
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<p>Do you want <a href="http://bit.ly/cTnIa5" target="_blank">Bigger Boobs</a>?</p>
<p>Many women dream of having bigger breasts.  Some say, it attracts men. Others believe it would make their husband happier.</p>
<p>Whatever reason women come up with, it is only natural that they want to be well-endowed. Normally, a well rounded figure makes women feel more comfortable, confident and desirable.</p>
<p>You probably know that there are many available options ranging from taking pills or supplements, applying breast creams, going through implant surgery, etc.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t feel like spending a ton of <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/money/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with money">money</a>, try a natural alternative such as exercising and eating <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/healthy-foods/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with healthy foods">healthy foods</a>. It does not only make your breasts look naturally fuller. It also keeps you away from the dangers and side effects of other methods.</p>
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<p>Adding the following foods to your healthy diet can help you achieve well-developed breasts that you&#8217;ve been dreaming to have.</p>
<p><strong>Estrogen-rich Foods</strong></p>
<p>Hormonal imbalance is one of the reasons why women have small breasts. If the female body produces too much of the male hormone, testosterone, it hinders the growth of breasts. So keep your testosterone production within the normal level by reducing your carb intake and getting more of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables.  Meanwhile, the female hormone, estrogen, causes breast enlargement and is responsible for the distinguishing appearance of a mature female breast. That&#8217;s why flat-chested girls in China are served with chicken soup with chicken head, which is believed to contain a high percentage of estrogen.</p>
<p>Foods high in estrogen are:</p>
<ol>
<li>Soy products: soy bean and products made from it are known for their natural estrogen.</li>
<li>Dairy is very good source of natural estorgen.</li>
<li>Flax seeds provide you with natural estrogen and they are very good for your overall health. So are other seeds like:
<ul>
<li>Sunflower seeds</li>
<li>Pumpkin seeds</li>
<li>Anise seed</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Spices and herbs:
<ul>
<li>Cloves</li>
<li>Ginger</li>
<li>Oregano</li>
<li>Sage</li>
<li>Thyme</li>
<li>Turmeric</li>
<li>Clover</li>
<li>Peppers</li>
<li>Sage</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Beans and peas:
<ul>
<li>Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)</li>
<li>Lima beans</li>
<li>Kidney beans</li>
<li>Black-eyed peas</li>
<li>Navy beans</li>
<li>Red beans</li>
<li>Lentils</li>
<li>Split peas</li>
<li>Parsley</li>
<li>Red clover</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Whole grain:
<ul>
<li>Barley</li>
<li>Oats</li>
<li>Brown rice</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fruits and Greens:
<ul>
<li>Alfalfa</li>
<li>Apples</li>
<li>Beets</li>
<li>Carrots</li>
<li>Cherries</li>
<li>Cucumbers</li>
<li>Dates</li>
<li>Eggplant</li>
<li>Olives</li>
<li>Papaya</li>
<li>Plums</li>
<li>Pomegranates</li>
<li>Potatoes</li>
<li>Pumpkin</li>
<li>Rhubarb</li>
<li>Tomatoes</li>
<li>Yams</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Substitute the white beans with black-eyes peas or soybeans and munch on these <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2010/01/05/trick-yourself-with-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_self">Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> to increase your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/breast-size/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with breast size">breast size</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Fruits and Vegetables</strong></p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, fruits and vegetables regulate the testosterone level in your body. It also contributes to your overall health. Just like whole grains such as oats, wheat and barley, they can also help in increasing  your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/breast-size/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with breast size">breast size</a> because they contain a high percentage of fiber. Red cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli can prevent cancer cells from developing. In addition, fruits such as blueberries and strawberries contain anthocyanins that protect your cells from free-radical damage.</p>
<p><strong>Herbs</strong></p>
<p>The mastogenic effect of herbs has long been known and used in various cultures throughout the world dating back to the harem girls in the Middle East. For centuries, folk medicine has recognized the effects of herbs on female breasts. Herbs are also one of the key ingredients in Lucille <a href="http://bit.ly/be2noQ" target="_blank">Flat to Fab program</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Fenugreek contains compounds that increase healthy breast tissue.</li>
<li>Saw palmetto contains phyto-nutrients in addition to supporting healthy appetites and smooth digestion of food.</li>
<li>Wild yam is a widely used breast enlarger and sexual stimulant.</li>
<li>Fennel is used to increase <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/breast-size/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with breast size">breast size</a> and promote milk production in new mothers.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Healthy fats</strong></p>
<p>You need fat to increase your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/breast-size/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with breast size">breast size</a>. Here is it important to choose wisely. The right fat will distribute evenly over your body, including your breasts. Unhealthy fats will get stuck on places like you belly where is will be extra hard to get rid off and it can be a health hazard. The fats you need are <strong><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2008/06/29/snacks-for-a-flat-belly/" target="_blank">mono unsaturated fats</a>.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Olives and olive oil</li>
<li>Avocado and avocado oil</li>
<li>Raw nuts</li>
<li>Lin seeds and linseed oil</li>
<li>Sesame seeds and sesame seed oil</li>
<li>Herring</li>
</ul>
<p>As a bonus, here are <strong>additional tips</strong> to firm up and enhance your breasts:</p>
<ol>
<li>Use <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2010/02/16/grow-bigger-breasts-with-massage/" target="_self">breast enhancing massage</a>.</li>
<li>Avoid caffeine, alcohol and carbonated drinks.</li>
<li>Do not eat junk food.</li>
<li>Get enough sleep.</li>
<li>Drink plenty of water.</li>
<li>Exercise.</li>
<li>Try Lucille Sorella&#8217;s program were herbs, supplements and massage techniques to <a href="http://bit.ly/aSIhTx" target="_blank">increase your breasts one or more cup sizes NATURALLY.</a></li>
</ol>
<pre>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dariusz69/" target="_blank">Dariusz69</a>.</pre>
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		<title>Natural Nail Care</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/07/27/natural-nail-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Self-improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural nail care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Your nails say a lot about you and your hygiene. It is important that you keep them clean, healthy and strong at all times. However, our hands are often exposed to dirt and chemicals that result to weak and unhealthy nails. That's why they require regular cleaning and maintenance.]]></description>
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<p>Your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a> say a lot about you and your hygiene. It is important that you keep them clean, healthy and strong at all times. However, our hands are often exposed to dirt and chemicals that result to weak and unhealthy <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a>. That&#8217;s why they require regular cleaning and maintenance.</p>
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<a href="http://www.methodsofhealing.com/homemade-recipes-for-nail-care/" target="_blank">Methods of Healing</a> offers natural solutions to nail problems that prevent growth and cause unsightly conditions.</p>
<blockquote><p>Homemade recipes for nail care are effective options that can replace many harsh chemicals and expensive products. Nail care is not easy, especially when you type, wash dishes and clean regularly. Taking some precautionary measures to ensure that you cuticles and <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a> are healthy and strong is a primary step in the process.</p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li><strong>Moisturizing lip balm</strong> &#8211; can be used to massage the cuticles, fingers and hands.</li>
<li><strong>Lemon</strong> &#8211; is a natural exfoliating agent and a natural lightening agent that can aid in removing yellow color from <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Warm castor oil</strong> &#8211; is a great moisturizer for your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Orange juice</strong> &#8211; helps promote nail growth. This can be done by soaking <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a> in fresh orange juice for 10 minutes.</li>
<li><strong>Sugar </strong>- naturally exfoliates and helps your nail and cuticle health.</li>
<li><strong>Honey and beeswax</strong> &#8211; can moisturize and protect your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a> naturally.</li>
<li><strong>Vitamin E</strong> &#8211; strengthens your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a>. It can be taken as a supplement.</li>
</ul>
<p>Avoid nail salon products because they lead to nail damage and breakage. In addition, commercial nail hardening products should also be avoided because they make your <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a> dry and brittle. It is best to stick to <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/natural-remedies/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with natural remedies">natural remedies</a> and treatments because <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a>, just like hair, are at its healthiest on their natural state.</p>
<p>Watch this video that will give you more tips on how to have strong and healthy <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/nails/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with nails">nails</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-jzD4xAbPI"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/U-jzD4xAbPI/default.jpg" width="130" height="97" border=0></a></p>
<pre>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stringgle/" target="_blank">carmen maria</a>.</pre>
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		<title>How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Around The Eyes</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/07/26/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-circles-around-the-eyes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Remedies]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One way to be beautiful is to have beautiful eyes, no matter what the color, size and shape it has. It doesn't only show the external beauty of the person but the beauty within, as well. That is why it is important that you shouldn't let the dark circles cast a shadow over your beautiful eyes.]]></description>
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<p>One way to be beautiful is to keep your eyes clear and bright, no matter what its color, size and shape is. It doesn&#8217;t only show the external <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/beauty/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with beauty">beauty</a> of the person but the <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/beauty/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with beauty">beauty</a> within, as well. That is why it is important that you shouldn&#8217;t let <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">dark circles</a> cast a shadow over your naturally beautiful eyes.</p>
<p>This is actually a common <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/beauty/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with beauty">beauty</a> problem and can mostly be treated with <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/natural-remedies/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with natural remedies">natural remedies</a>. But first, let&#8217;s find out what causes this problem.</p>
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<p><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">Dark circles</a> around the eyes are caused by several factors. Generally, they are:</p>
<p>1. Lack of sleep<br />
2. Poor diet<br />
3. Over exposure to the sun<br />
4. Dehydration<br />
5. Allergy<br />
6. Aging<br />
7. Hereditary</p>
<p>Before you even jump to other kinds of treatment for the <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">dark circles</a> around your eyes, it is best if you first try the <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/natural-remedies/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with natural remedies">natural remedies</a>.</p>
<p>1. Always get <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/05/10/how-much-is-healthy-sleep/" target="_blank">enough sleep</a>. Most of the time, <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">dark circles</a> appear when you weren&#8217;t able to get sufficient rest  or sleep.<br />
2. Cold application on your eyes for 15-20 minutes.</p>
<ul>
<li>cotton pads/balls dipped in cucumber juice, lemon juice or milk</li>
<li>slices of raw potato or cucumber</li>
<li>green tea or chamomile tea bags</li>
</ul>
<p>3. Massage your eyes with almond oil.<br />
4. <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2008/10/31/drink-tap-water-botteled-water-is-toxic/" target="_blank">Drink plenty of water</a> every day.<br />
5. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.</p>
<p>6. Eat fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin E, C and iron.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a video that will show you how to treat <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">dark circles</a> around your eyes with green tea bags.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGORdJlm50"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/5OGORdJlm50/default.jpg" width="130" height="97" border=0></a></p>
<p>For more demonstration on how to naturally get rid of <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">dark circles</a> or puffy eyes, you can also watch this video.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OkIVGhnyHs"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/_OkIVGhnyHs/default.jpg" width="130" height="97" border=0></a></p>
<p><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/dark-circles/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with dark circles">Dark circles</a> can be really frustrating and may take a while to get rid of. Meanwhile, you may use <a href="http://iuseorganics.mionegroup.com/en/category/4/31" target="_blank">high quality concealer</a> that contains UV-protection properties to look great instantly.</p>
<pre>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/holdingme/" target="_blank">Enigma Photography</a>.</pre>
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	<li><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/07/20/natural-home-remedies-for-excessive-sweating/" title="Natural Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating ()">Natural Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating</a> (0)</li>
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		<title>Look Good In A Bikini With Natural Hair Removal</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/06/28/look-good-in-a-bikini-with-natural-hair-removal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self-improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural hair removal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Now that summer season is coming, you're probably thinking what to wear when you head down to the nearest beach or swimming pool. We all want to look great in a bathing suit, don't we? But sometimes, we find unwanted hair in all the wrong places.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://yournaturalwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Evil_Erin_small.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="150" align="left" />Now that summer season is coming, you&#8217;re probably thinking what to wear when you head down to the nearest beach or swimming pool. We all want to look great in a bathing suit, don&#8217;t we? But sometimes, we find unwanted hair in all the wrong places.</p>
<p>Removing them by ourselves can be difficult and troublesome. But don&#8217;t let this stop you from looking good in that bikini!</p>
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<p>Here are a few <a href="http://www.natural-living-for-women.com/natural-hair-removal.html" target="_blank">natural methods</a> that you can use to remove unwanted hair.</p>
<p><strong>Waxing</strong> &#8211; A classic method of removing unwanted hair which lasts for 6-8 weeks. Choose products made of natural ingredients.<br />
<strong>Sugaring</strong> &#8211; Another classic method similar to waxing; less painful but may leave some stubborn hair behind.<br />
<strong>Threading</strong> &#8211; Safe and effective way to remove unwanted hair on small areas on the face. As the name suggests, it uses a cotton thread to roll and twist along the skin, trapping hairs and lifting them out by the root.<br />
<strong>Tweezing</strong> &#8211; Fast, inexpensive and effective method for removing unwanted hair on small areas on the face.<br />
<strong>Shaving</strong> &#8211; The easiest and most inexpensive hair removal method. Use of recyclable razors and organic shaving cream or soap is encouraged.<br />
<strong>Buffing</strong> &#8211; Less common method with the use of a buffing tool to rub hair off at the skin level. It does not last long but it is a good quick fix used on legs between shaving or waxing.</p>
<p>Watch this video that will show you how to make a <a href="http://howto.smashits.com/video/6NVzJzH-Jpk/home-made-all-natural-hair-removal-wax.html" target="_blank">home-made sugar and honey hair removal wax</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NVzJzH-Jpk"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/6NVzJzH-Jpk/default.jpg" width="130" height="97" border=0></a></p>
<pre>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilerin/" target="_blank">Evil Erin</a>.</pre>
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		<title>Financial Worries? Change Your Thoughts.</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/04/18/financial-worries-change-your-thoughts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self-improvement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who doesn't worry about their personal finances today?
No matter how justified your worries are you need to watch out that you don't get into negative thought patterns that are hard to get out of.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="believe in money" src="http://yournaturalwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/believe-in-money.jpg" alt="believe in money" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="247" height="192" align="right" />Have your thoughts been negatively affected by the financial crisis?</p>
<p>The negative information is all around us and it&#8217;s really hard not to get affected. I think most of us do worry today.</p>
<p>No matter how justified your worries are you need to watch out that you don&#8217;t get into negative thought patterns that are hard to get out of.</p>
<p><span id="more-1240"></span>If you have negative <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/money/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with money">money</a> beliefs going through you head on a regular basis. It is a good idea to learn about How to turn in around? By using positive prosperity affirmations.</p>
<p><strong>How bad are your thought patterns?</strong></p>
<p>Test yourself.</p>
<p>Are thinking any of these thoughts?</p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/money/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with money">Money</a> doesn’t grow on trees.</li>
<li>I am always in debt.</li>
<li>No one has ever said that making <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/money/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with money">money</a> is easy.</li>
<li>I don’t like receiving bills.</li>
<li>I will never gain financial freedom.</li>
<li>I will always be poor.</li>
<li>Dreams rarely come true.</li>
<li>Miracles rarely or never happen to me.</li>
</ol>
<p>Then I suggest you read this  <a href="http://www.attractionmindmap.com/moneybeliefreport.pdf" target="_blank">Free Report</a>.</p>
<pre>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tracy_olson/" target="_blank">Tracy O</a>.</pre>
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		<title>Kill Your Brain ANTs</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/03/25/kill-your-brain-ants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self-improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brain function]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know that best way to get rid of negative thoughts popping up in your head?
Talk Back To Them]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="ant" src="http://yournaturalwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ant.jpg" alt="ant" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="240" height="160" align="left" />Do you have negative thoughts popping up in your head?</p>
<p>Do you believe them?</p>
<p>Do you question them?</p>
<p>Do you talk back to them?</p>
<p>ANT&#8217;s are Automatic Negative Thought&#8217;s and we all have them. But sometimes they are so many and so dominant that we actually start to believe them.</p>
<p>If you get in that situation Talk Back To Them!</p>
<p>Write down you negative thoughts and ask yourself: <strong><em>Is this really true?</em></strong></p>
<pre>image courtesy of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/myrmician/" target="_blank">myrmician</a></pre>
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	<li><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/08/21/6-foods-to-feed-your-brain/" title="6 Foods To Feed Your Brain ()">6 Foods To Feed Your Brain</a> (2)</li>
	<li><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/2008/10/02/4-ways-to-a-better-brain/" title="4 Ways to a Better Brain ()">4 Ways to a Better Brain</a> (7)</li>
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		<title>Akashic Records, Find Out Who You Are</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2009/03/20/akashic-records/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to know who you are?
Akashic records contain everything about you and your previous life. Curious? ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="akashic records" src="http://yournaturalwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/akashic-records.jpg" alt="akashic records" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="240" height="160" align="left" /> Did you ever wonder why you are here?<br />
Why do you run into obstacles in your life?</p>
<p>Akashic records are like a &#8220;universal computer&#8221; contain every thought, every word and every action. Through your birth date, your full birth name and your place of birth a specialist can read your akashic record through meditation.<span id="more-1037"></span></p>
<p>Would you like to understand who you are at Soul level?<br />
Do you what to know what special talents and gifts you are born with?<br />
  <br />
Then an akashic records reading could be something for you. You can actually <a href="http://www.akashicsecrets.com/order-a-reading/" target="_blank">order a reading </a>online and get all the answers over the phone.<br />
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		<title>Be happy and more productive</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2008/10/13/be-happy-and-more-productive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stress is counterproductive. To really be productive you need to be relaxed, present, happy and focused.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/stress/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress">Stress</a> is counterproductive. To really be productive you need to be relaxed, present, happy and focused.</p>
<p>I found a article today with <a href="http://www.thebridgemaker.com/45-tips-for-a-happier-simpler-and-more-productive-life">45 ways to live a happy, simple and more productive life</a>.</p>
<p>Here are my favorites:</p>
<ol>
<li>Be grateful</li>
<li>Remember the kid you were</li>
<li>Put on a happy face</li>
<li>Pursue your goals</li>
<li>Believe you are worthy</li>
<li>Get healthy</li>
<li>Smarter Saving and Spending: Buy Homegrown</li>
<li>Smarter Saving and Spending: Buy Used</li>
<li>Listen to your body</li>
<li>Give yourself grace and mercy</li>
</ol>
<p>Which once are yours?</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my neighborhood a woman just lost her ability to speak due to stress. It makes me think of how important it is to be present and enjoy life here and now. 
Let's spend 6 minutes of our time forgetting all our musts and worries and just laugh at this hilarious video.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my neighborhood a woman just lost her ability to speak due to <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/stress/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress">stress</a>. She can not write and she can not speak.</p>
<p>I feel for her and her family.</p>
<p>And it makes me think of how important it is to be present and enjoy life here and now. </p>
<p>Let&#8217;s spend 6 minutes of our time forgetting all our musts and worries and just <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/laugh/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with laugh">laugh</a> at this hilarious video:<br />
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		<title>4 Ways to a Better Brain</title>
		<link>http://yournaturalwellness.com/2008/10/02/4-ways-to-a-better-brain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Without a working memory our life falls apart.
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<p><em>“My brain? That´s my second favorite organ.”</em> Woody Allen said.</p>
<p>If our brains function poorly we function poorly. Without a working memory our life falls apart.</p>
<p>Here are 4 ways to support your brain:</p>
<ol>
<li>Food</li>
<li>Rest</li>
<li>Exercise</li>
<li>Brain games</li>
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<p><span id="more-687"></span><strong>Food:</strong><br />
The fat-free society that we have built up actually not very brain friendly. Our brains consist of 60% fat. Half of which is <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/omega3/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with omega3">omega3</a> fatty acids. It is really important for our brains, our memory and our children&#8217;s brain development to eat enough fat.</p>
<p>The best <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/brain-food/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with brain food">brain food</a> is <strong>sushi</strong>.</p>
<p>Sushi has fish, sea food and algae that together becomes a perfect composition of brain fat.</p>
<p><strong>Rest: </strong><br />
Getting sufficient rest is absolutely vital for you <a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/brain-function/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with brain function">brain function</a>.<br />
An experiment with American soldiers showed that getting  a maximum of 4 hours sleep per day during 1 week can cause strange behavior and delirium.</p>
<p><strong>Exercise:</strong><br />
Exercise increase our overall health, we know that. But research has also shown that exercise improve our learning ability.<br />
A Danish research team made tests on humans that showed that the BDNF ( Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor ) levels increased as people exercised. BDNF levels in our brains is linked to our learning ability.</p>
<p><strong>Brain games:</strong><br />
While researchers are divided as to whether computer games can really make us more intelligent, brain games are becoming increasingly popular. I believe that there is no doubt about that you can improve certain skills using brain games and researchers seem to agree on the point that stimulation of the brain is good and important.</p>
<p>The range of brain games is huge. From hand held games to <a href="http://www.gamesforthebrain.com/" target="_blank">free online games</a> and popular video games like <a href="http://alteredconfusion.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/big-brain-academy-wii-degree/" target="_blank">Nintendo Wii Big Brain Academy</a>. There is even a brain training on Facebook called <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/biggestbrain/" target="_blank">Who Has The Biggest Brain?</a>.</p>
<p>But brain games are also used for medical reasons. At the Stockholm Brain Institute <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/09/25/working-memory-training-and-robomemo-interview-with-dr-torkel-klingberg/" target="_blank">Dr. Torkel Klingberg</a> have helped children with ADD/<a href="http://yournaturalwellness.com/tag/adhd/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ADHD">ADHD</a> with a 5 week long program using a computer game called <a href="http://www.cogmed.com/cogmed/articles/en/14.aspx" target="_blank">RoboMemo</a>. The program improves the children&#8217;s working memory which helps them concentrate and makes the world around them less chaotic.</p>
<p>There is also an adult version of the program:</p>
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