By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Health Information. Comments Off on What is Reiki History
The transfer energies as part of the healing process has been part of the practice of medicine in Japan and India for many hundreds of years.
While there are no historical records, the transfer of energy (the basis of Reiki) has been utilized and understood by medical practitioners, shamans and natural healers in the east for centuries. Many even associate Reiki with ancient Tibetan Sanskrits.
Although many non-Buddhists associate Reiki with the Buddhism and the mysticism of the Eastern cultures, Reiki is not associate with Buddhism or any other religion.
The Origins
Reiki came from a metaphysical experience of Dr. Makao Usui, a college professor who lived in Japan in the late nineteenth century, while on a twenty-one-year study of the healing process.
From ancient Buddhist teachings Dr. Usui read during this time he went on a 21 day of fasting and meditation on Mt. Kurama in Japan. On the 21st day of his quest he experienced a bright light racing towards at him. The light struck him unconscious, striking him directly in his Third Eye .
This mystical experience enabled Dr. Usui to begin using the sounds and symbols he discovered in ancient Buddist teaching, to heal. He called this form of healing Reiki and taught throughout Japan until his death.
Reiki then migrated to Western territories in the middle of the 1900′s. With the arrival of Dr. Usui’s teachings, Reiki grew and was developed by other mystics into a series of levels and different classes (levels I, II and Reiki master) that were then offered to students, practitioners and masters.
In the 1970s and 1980s, those who were involved in Reiki began becoming masters after having studied the energies and the chakras that Dr. Usui introduced. These masters were now able to practicing to heal others, as well as teach others.
With the teachings of Dr. Usui and the others Reiki has grown as an alternative, natural and mystical healing method.
By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Living Life. Comments Off on Why I Love Potty Training in Public Restrooms
I believe we all have had our share of potty training questions asked by our children. After all, when it comes time to train them to use the toilet “like a big kid!”, there are just so many questions to be asked! And the manner in which they are asked – with such uninhibited innocence – is both heart warming and occasionally embarrassing. When it comes to potty training questions in public restrooms, I think the latter is most often what results. However, for us dads living in The Estrogen Ocean, we really don’t have much of a choice. Mom isn’t going to do ALL the potty training, right? Well, an embarrassing story is what I have to share with you here.
My three year old daughter seems to be the least shy of our three girls when it comes to asking questions. If there is something she does not understand or she just has something she needs to know, she asks, not ever taking into consideration who might be within range of her voice. (Of course, what three year old ever takes that into consideration?) Not sure if it is a coincidence or not, but it always seems as though the potty training questions are the most abundant.
My family and I decided to take a quick one hour trip out of town the other day to do some shopping and to see my niece’s dance recital at a nearby convention center. When the show was over and the shopping was complete, it was time to get some dinner. So, to Perkins we went.
Well, as you probably are all aware, there is something about new surroundings that makes a child’s bladder fill up instantly. And when one child’s bladder is full in a public setting, all other siblings bladders immediately fill up. Weird how that works. (I think there should be a scientific study on this strange phenomenon, but that’s for another day.) Of course, with three daughters to take to the bathroom, I feel some obligation to take part in this circus. And of course, with the two older ones being at an age where it is no longer acceptable to go with Dad in the men’s room, I am given the gift of assisting our three year old with her bathroom venture.
Now is where the fun begins. As we are walking toward the bathroom door, all I am thinking is “Please let the room be empty! Please let the room be empty!” When we get inside, I survey the area for other bathroom attendees. This particular bathroom has two stalls, one of which is an unoccupied handicapped accessible stall, and the other is a smaller stall, and it’s occupied! CRAP! I look at my daughter and my thoughts are now shifting to “Please don’t embarrass me! Please don’t embarrass me!”
Things started off pretty well. She dropped her own pants, jumped up on the stool, and did her business. “Good girl!” I proclaimed, trying to make it clear to the neighbor in the next stall that I was in here with a potty training young daughter. When she was finished, she jumped down, hiked up her pants and we were ready to go. That is, until I made the not-so-smart decision to also empty my own bladder. I’m not really sure what I was thinking, other than the fact that we were in a bathroom and I had to go, so I was going to go. This particular trip had progressed pretty smoothly up to this point, so I figured, why not?
As I am standing there relieving my bladder of the pressure inside, my daughter began her interview session. In a voice about 8db louder than it needed to be, she asked “Daddy, why do you need to hold on to that?” I could feel my face burn from blushing embarrassment. Lord only knows what the man next door was thinking at that point. All I could think to say was “So I can make sure I get it in the toilet.” But she didn’t stop there. “What is it?” she asked next. I said nothing, and I think I can now hear little chuckles from our neighbor. As I try to motion to her to be quiet, she doesn’t seem to be taking the hint. She fired another one. “Is that your tail?” I am now seething with embarrassment as I tell her “No, that’s where I go potty from.” Apparently, she needed more details than that. “From that little tiny hole?” I’m now sure that I hear outright laughter from the stall-mate. I think he held off on completing his own task until we were out of there, and it now sounds as though he’s glad he did. I motioned again to be quiet. “What!?” she asked. “Nothing. All done. Let’s go!”
We immediately got out of there, washed our hands quickly, and returned to our booth. I never saw the man come out of the bathroom, but I’m sure he could pick us out in the restaurant. I felt as though I was being watched for the entire meal. I can only imagine he was laughing for one of two reasons. He either doesn’t have kids of his own yet (particularly girls), or he his kids are grown up and he was simply reliving the times when he had to endure the embarrassing potty training questions. Oh well. Either way, I guess now he has a story to tell, too.
By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Health Information. Comments Off on The Secret to Being Sexy
Is there a secret to being sexy? Yes, there is. But sometimes when we are in the midst of our journey we lose sight of where we came from and where we are currently. It is so easy to focus on the goal – and you should – but be proud of your accomplishments. You are not going to all of the sudden transform into a sexy beast when you reach your goal but you can be sexy now.
So what does it take to be sexy? Sexy is how you feel and can be described in one word – confidence. When you take care of yourself, you feel better but as moms we often neglect ourselves. I’m guilty of this myself especially when my little boys were younger.
When I had my three year old, I returned to work when he was just three months old but I felt horrible about myself. I was a manager but I would come to work looking messy, squeezing into whatever fit no matter how sloppy I looked. No one said anything though. One day I looked at myself and said if someone else came to work looking like this I would have to reprimand them. From that day forward, I started taking the time to take better care of myself. I noticed that my confidence started to rise.
Even though I was not yet to my goal and even still not even back to my pre-pregnancy weight, I felt good. Doing things for myself made me a better mom, wife, and person. At first, I felt so guilty for doing anything for myself but my husband encouraged me. I would take a little time to get a pedicure, buy myself some clothes that fit, or workout. This support helped bring me and my husband closer together because, let’s face it, having a baby can definitely put a strain on a marriage.
I want you to focus on the person that you are now and appreciate everything about you. Celebrate it because you are worth it! I recommend eating a clean diet, working out, and doing something for you, even something small, each and every day. You will feel better, your confidence will rise, and you will be sexy!! Now go be sexy.
By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Health Information. Comments Off on Ingrown Hair Removal Products
Human body hair is primarily of two types vellus hair and terminal hair. Vellus hair is also sometimes referred to as “peach fuzz”, and it is very soft, short hair that grows on most parts of both the male and female body. Vellus hairs tend to be under 2cm in length and aren’t attached to sebaceous glands. (Sebaceous glands get blocked, causing spots or pimples.) Hair removal products work best on this type of hair, as it is so short and soft.
On the other hand, terminal hair tends to be longer, darker, and coarser than vellus hair. During puberty, many hairs actually change from vellus hair to terminal hair.
Hair growth can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, medications, or even medical abnormalities such as higher male hormone levels or conditions in the endocrine system. Unwanted hair is something that everyone has, which is why there is such a huge market for natural ingrown hair removal products.
Hair removal products are most commonly used on the upper lip, chin, and cheeks on the face, and all over the body elsewhere, the most popular being the back, chest, legs and genital area. Different products for getting rid of your ingrown hair will work with varying degrees of success for each individual person, but be warned no hair removal product can make you completely and totally hair free forever. None are 100%.
Why Hair Removal Products
There are several methods available for removing unwanted hair, and some are simple, easy solutions, others are complicated and expensive. Obviously there is the full range in between, with accompanying permanent hair removal products for all types of hair. Also, different methods mean the hair removed will grow back at widely differing rates. The first thing to note is depilation removes hair above the skins surface (eg shaving) whereas epilation removes the whole hair, right down to the follicle itself:
Types of Hair Removal Methods
See the details as below and here are also a few ways to get rid of ingrown hair:
Shaving : largely dependent on hair growth rate, area shaved, and can cause irritations and ingrown hair.
Plucking : is a painful, time consuming method, but works effectively in areas with less hair.
Depilation : if you have a history of allergic reactions, you may want to seek the advice of your doctor before trying any hair removal creams. Plenty of hair removal products exist in this category.
Hot Waxing : Waxing is a very effective, common method of hair removal. However it is painful and infection is one side effect to watch out for. There are few waxing hair removal products as waxing is best undertaken by a professional in a salon.
Permanent Laser Hair Removal : a long-lasting method and generally requires 4-6 or more treatment sessions.
Electrolysis : done by two primary hair removal methods that is: galvanic (chemically destroys hair follicle) and thermolytic (Uses heat to destroy hair follicle).
Oral Medications : to be used if none of the hair removal methods seem to address your particular problem.
No!no! Hair : the new revolutionary hair removal treatment, uses special Thermicon technology.
Hair Removal Products Safety
Hair removing products are formulated using varying numbers of chemicals. This is why it is so important to patch test an area of skin before using a hair removal product, because if it negatively affects your skin you will seriously regret it. Also, it is essential that you follow the procedures and instructions for use that are supplied with the hair removal product, whichever you choose, in order to protect your skin.
There are several hair removing products formulated to target both fine hair, and course hair. They are a trouble free, easy way to remove hair in 9 out of 10 people. Most people experience no negative side effects at all from hair remover products and at body-hair-removal we would remind you to use common sense and be careful when using hair remover products, but the risks of skin damage or problems is overall, very low.
By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Health Information. Comments Off on Fastest Way to Get Rid of Tonsil Stones Symptoms
Tonsilloliths is the medical term for what we commonly refer to as tonsil stones symptoms. These are clumped up, hardened substances that appear in the fissures of the tonsils. The makeup of these stones is minerals including calcium, carbonate, magnesium, phosphorus and ammonia. This condition commonly form in both the lingual and the palatine tonsils. Typically, tonsilloliths can weigh as little as 300 milligrams and as much as 42 grams.
Although they are not physically harmful nor do they cause unbearable pain, they can be a source of bad breath, also known as halitosis. This is the main reason that people seek ways to eliminate them permanently. Small calcifications on the tonsils might be common but when these become too large, you might need to remove them.
Symptoms
Other than the bad breath, one may not exhibit any outwardly signs when they suffer from tonsilloliths. At other times, when the stones are too large and protruding, they may interfere with the swallowing process, resulting to pain. Severe symptoms associated with large tonsilloliths include rough and extended coughing, sore throat, ear ache, tonsillitis, chocking, and tightening of the throat. You may also feel as so though you are tasting metal in your mouth because of the metallic minerals that form these stones.
Tonsil stones symptoms are more common in adults than they are in children. Nevertheless, some adult can go without noticing the stones until they undergo an X-ray or a scan. Studies on the relationship between tonsilloliths and bad breath indicate that most subjects with recurring bad breath are suffering from tonsilloliths. While only a few subjects with tonsilloliths maintained normal breath. This means that bad breath is one of the most significant the symptoms.
Diagnosing Symptoms
Because those stones do not always have physical symptoms, a diagnosis of the type and severity of the condition is done after inspection. Your physician may use different techniques of diagnosing such stones including imaging that detects the presence any foreign bodies and traces of mineral. CT (computed tomography) scans may also be effective in detecting the severity of your tonsilloliths.
Causes and Formation
The precise causes of tonsilloliths are unknown and the formation of these stones is not very clear. However, it seems that the tonsil stone forms because of an over accumulation of bacteria, fungi and minerals. There are indications that there is a connection between tonsilloliths and biofilms. According to this theory, the stones form as a result of accumulated bacteria that form an impenetrable structure. This structure, also known as biofilm, makes it impossible for antibiotics to treat and eradicate the stones.
Other than crevices in the tonsils, the tonsil stone may form inside the mouth roof too. Tonsils have fissures that can trap bacteria, fungi and dead cells and when these substances harden, they form such annoy stones. The stones are typically white or yellow in color and frequently occur in individuals who succumb to chronic tonsillitis or tonsils inflammation.
Treatment
You need to remove tonsil stones, especially if they are causing you bad breath and pain. There are several methods of treatment that you can you use banish them. The options that are available include:
-Irrigation involves the use of a machine that jets water onto the stones with the aim of softening them. However, read more about the effectiveness of this method from treatment experts.
-Curettage entails scooping out the stones by using a special spatula. This may be effective for large tonsil stones but may not eliminate the bad breath.
-Cryptolysis entails the use of laser to reduce the size of the tonsils and thus of the stone.
-The use of surgery to remove.
However, it is advisable to read further about the options that you have from experts such as Diane Putman among others in order for you to get rid of tonsilloliths in the fastest time and also once for all. And so check it out!
By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Health Information. Comments Off on What is blue waffle
I’m sorry but I found no information on anything close to a blue waffle, in fact, this name is a slang for a vaginal infection which is formed from bacterial infection. Blue Waffle is an internet meme, an image of the genitalia of a woman who appears to be suffering from vaginitis.
Basically this condition is not a real disease and it’s only a slang term as we mentioned above, but it will show your vaginal infection might be severe. Sometimes this is a STD in your vagina. And this infection will lead to your vagina look like the blue color, then most of women said it to blue waffle disease.
According to the pictures of blue waffle on Dr. Santa, you may find there is no official web that shows pictures and images for this condition. Some several pictures on internet might be Photoshopped by someone due to some certain reason or just a joke. So you don’t worry it and if you are suspend it as a disease that can cause your body to be bad you should see the doctor.
By Bob on May 5, 2017 in Uncategorized. Comments Off on Best Ingrown Hair Removal Products
If you’ve been looking for an ingrown hair removal product, then you’ll soon discover a plethora of choices. From promotional advertisements to celebrity spokespersons promising quick and easy relief from unsightly and often painful infected hair follicles, it’s a daunting task to select the best product with proven results that comfortably fits your budget.
MANGROOMER Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Hair Shaver
Among the removal products that prevent ingrown hairs are the popular MANGROOMER Do-It-Yourself electric back hair shavers. The product is compact with a sleek design, perfect for discreetly storing and transforming within seconds into a fully functional do-it-yourself way to shave the entire back surface from easy to reach angles. The MANGROOMER item provides a smooth and close shave with its various adjustable handle locks, and it’s possible to reach the most difficult areas of the back in the privacy of home.
MANGROOMER shavers are available in various models ranging in price from $10 -$30. Satisfied customers rave at the ingenuous concept and price, however, others claim the trimmers aren’t powerful enough and leave red blotches on the skin.
Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Burns, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8-Ounce Bottle
Tend Skin is a liquid solution for preventing ingrown hairs and reducing razor bumps and skin irritation due to shaving. The product is simple to use on the face and neck regions’ of men, and legs, bikini lines, and underarms among women. With no mixing required before use, best results are achieved in combination with preferred hair removal method.
Tend Skin ingrown hair removal solution is available in different forms and sizes ranging in price from under $10 to $90 for larger quantities. Customers satisfied with the product offer glowing reviews stating Tend Skin is extremely effective and worth the price. Other customers complain of the overwhelming smell of alcohol and Propylene Glycol as well as intense burning sensations when applied.
PFB Vanish Ingrown Hair Treatment Roll On Gel – 4 oz
The PFB Vanish Ingrown Hair Treatment 4 oz. roll-on gel is another popular method of preventing razor bumps and burns that cause ingrown hairs. The gel is an effective product with anti-bacterial and anti- inflammatory properties including Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, and Camphor Oil, as well as acting as a deep exfoliating agent. Visible results are guaranteed within a week of applying twice daily after waxing, tweezing, shaving, or other common methods of hair removal. The 4-oz roll-on ingrown hair removal product is available for an affordable $10. Satisfied customers appreciate the quick and painless results for an inexpensive price, while others complain about the smell and burning sensation upon application.
Final Words about Ingrown Hair Removal Products
It’s important to remember that what works well for one person to remove ingrown hairs may not prove as effective for another. Unlike hair removal methods of yesterday that were cumbersome and often available only to the elite; however, today there are many proven products readily available to fit any budget. Whether it’s opting for a MANGROOMER back shaver to trim unattractive hair in the privacy of home, Tend Skin solution to prevent skin irritation associated with shaving, or PFB vanishing roll-on gel with guaranteed results within a week, there are definitely options available to serve as an array of ingrown hair removal choices!
By Bob on April 5, 2017 in Family. Comments Off on Country Songs For or About Dads and Their Daughters
Over the years, there have been a lot of country father daughter songs written. Of course, there are a ton of songs for the father daughter dance at weddings. But there are a very large variety of songs out there about dads and daughters in general, written in a variety of formats.
I believe the most common format for the best father daughter songs has been country music. That is not to say there are not a great deal of tunes relating to dads and their daughters in many other genres, I just happen to believe that country music, both modern day and classic, is a favorite when it comes to songs that can be gut wrenching, or heart warming. And I’m not sure how you feel, but I know that those are two emotions that come to mind when I reflect on the times I have had in raising my daughters.
Here I will attempt to assemble a complete list of country father daughter songs. I am only one person, however. So please feel free to add to this list using the Song Submission form.
These songs are in no particular order as of yet. As time goes by, however, and the list grows longer (hopefully with a lot of help from you, the visitor), I will sort them out to the best of my ability in a manner that I think will work best for the songs listed.
By Bob on April 3, 2017 in Living Life. Comments Off on There Goes My Life
“There Goes My Life” is a song by Kenny Chesney. It’s the first single released from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down. The song spent seven consecutive weeks at number one in late December 2003 and January 2004.
The song debuted at #46 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated October 25, 2003. It then went on to spend twenty weeks on that chart, climbing to number one on December 20, 2003. It remained at the number one spot for seven straight weeks. It also peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
This is another one of those country songs that can put a lump in your throat, particularly if you have been in this situation, as many people have. It is sung from the point of view of a high school football star who is devastated to find out that his girlfriend is pregnant. He tells us that his dreams of “hanging out on the coast” are long gone and that he is just a kid himself. “How am I going to raise one?” He quickly changes his perspective, however, and by the song’s end, when he is packing up his daughter to head off for the west coast, he is even more devastated than in the beginning.
I love this song! It is another example of a song that I probably wouldn’t have thought a whole lot about before I had my own daughters, but now that I do, I can completely relate.
By Bob on March 5, 2017 in Living Life. Comments Off on Increase Jumping Ability
Most athletes want to increase jumping ability. In basketball, you want to jump higher to dunk, shoot over people, and defend shots. In football, an increase in jumping ability will give you an edge as a wide receiver, running back, or defender. In baseball, you want to increase jumping ability to make incredible catches. In volleyball, the higher you jump, the easier it is to block and spike the ball. The list goes on and on. Let’s face it. jumping ability is very important in many sports.
I’m an Arizona Cardinals fan – Let’s look at their safety, Adrian Wilson, for some inspiration:
So what can you do to increase jumping ability?
I’ll be the first to say, it won’t happen overnight. It will take hard work and dedication, but with the right program, you can easily increase your jumping ability by 10 inches! Look for programs that are multi-faceted. They should include strength training, diet, technique, and leg/foot quickness at a minimum.
For strength training, focus on building muscle in your ‘jumping muscles.’ This would exercises such as squats and standing calf raises. Focus on explosiveness as you are performing the repetitions.
The basic diet you want while your vertical jump training is high in protein to fuel your new jumping muscle growth. One gram of protein for every pound of your current body weight is an excellent estimate of where you should be every day.
Speed drills, jumping rope, and plyometrics are all great ways to quicken your legs and feet. This will certainly help you jump higher.
The best in depth program I’ve come across for giving you a fast increase in jumping ability is THE JUMP MANUAL. The best part is they guarantee a 10 inch increase in your jumping ability or your money back! There is literally no reason not to give it a shot. You WILL jump higher!
