by Dr. Mark Force — This second installment concerning the health care crisis in the United States lists the component problems that create costly and ineffective health care, and then discusses the steps we can take to rehabilitate health care. Fundamental components of the crisis Emphasis on treatment rather than prevention — Treatment for existing […]
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Clear energy for a better bottom line
February 28, 2012
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by Sheevaun O’Connor Moran — A business is a reflection of the individual who owns it or is managing it, and it is a reflection of the energy of that individual. And because the individual and their business are uniquely and energetically tied to each other, success is multi-causal. It may seem that there is […]
A time of recession … and miracles
February 27, 2012
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by Cary Bailen — We have been in a recession for a while now. This can leave many of us feeling anxious and fearful. People have lost their jobs, and businesses are closing every day. At this point, it has become personal — we are all affected. It is easy to get caught up in […]
Expansion through simplification
February 27, 2012
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Expansion through simplification by Christine Kloser — In a world being torn apart by the desire for more, more, more, something incredible is happening. There is a shift underway — from the old, greedy patterns of yesterday to a more simplified and aligned approach. In Dr. Wayne Dyer’s movie, “The Shift,” he talks beautifully […]
Sitting and stretching behind the desk
February 27, 2012
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by Jacklien Salas — The majority of people in today’s workplace spend much of their time sitting in front of computers. Some might sit facing forward with good posture, but most of us do not. Many will twist their bodies to the side in unnatural positions. This contortion can result in fatigued muscles that can […]
Standing on solid ground
February 27, 2012
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by Larry Gruenwald — Howard has been a health care practitioner for more than 10 years. Five years ago, he moved away from the Phoenix metropolitan area to a small town in northern Arizona. His business grew steadily for the first few years after his move, but then began to go downhill. Howard decided to […]
Holistic health insurance policies?
February 26, 2012
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by Cynthia Drasler — Today, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Major medical insurance plans typically cover the common trio of surgery, radiation and full-dose chemotherapy but do not cover alternative treatments, including naturopathic and homeopathic modalities. So does this mean that you have […]
Harmony in your workplace
February 26, 2012
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by Joy Abrams — If Jerry Seinfeld had done a show on feng shui in the workplace, he would have said, “It sounds interesting, but what is it good for anyway?” The answer is that it is about improving your life in one of the places that you spend the most time — your office. […]
Tips for effective discussions
February 26, 2012
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by Regina Best — We have all been frustrated when participating in discussion groups that are dominated by a few talkative folks and by the group’s leader who does nothing to stop them. Three basic personality traits that show up in every discussion group include: Participators, who are willing to speak up and share their […]
Stand out with a distinct personal brand
February 25, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — Whether you are an entrepreneur, job seeker or candidate for president of your HOA or PTA, you share one commonality: the need to differentiate yourself. In business parlance, this is often referred to as branding. People frequently confuse branding, particularly as it relates to businesses, with logos. While a logo is […]
Understanding the zodiac can improve your business
February 24, 2012
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by Judy Smith — Astrology is invaluable in all aspects of life — from predicting personalities to business management. A calendar was designed to identify the basic cycles of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. It was divided into 12 months, based on the moon’s 12 cycles during a year. While most often used as […]
Where did all the farmers’ markets go?
February 23, 2012
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by Bob McClendon — Every summer, as the temperature starts to rise and we begin to wind down at the farmers’ markets, we get the same question: “Why don’t you sell during the summer?” This is a good question and is asked by many. In recent years, farmers’ markets have become very popular all across […]
Homeopathic psychiatry: Low self-esteem
February 23, 2012
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by Dr. Edward Gogek — Kevin graduated with an MBA but was disappointed at work. He said, “I feel underutilized. They have given me a kid’s job, like my first job as a teenager. And I make less money than before my degree. I take pride in what I do, but I do not get […]
February 29, 2012
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