health & healing and personal growth

Healing the Past Is Vital to a Successful Future

By Tony Fahkry

It is safe to say that everyone has a past and in that past are most likely painful memories, disappointments and frustrations. This journey of life is not guaranteed to be a bed of roses, as everyone goes through painful times. Many people cope with the negative emotions fine, but there are many that don’t cope in a positive way. Read more »

You are unique - your nutrition should be too

You are unique – your nutrition should be too

(BPT) – Remember when you were a child and the world was big– full of adventure and possibility? You ate your favorite cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner and at the end of every day, your mom would make you take those little multi-flavored vitamins usually shaped like a popular cartoon character. You didn’t necessarily understand why you had to take these, but you always did what your mom told you– because mother knows best. Read more »

Setting up a home office that fuels productivity

Setting up a home office that fuels productivity

(BPT) – One of the biggest mistakes businesspeople make is assuming that working from home will automatically result in a higher level of productivity. Unless you carefully construct your home office environment, you may find that working from home is less productive than you anticipated. Read more »

Insight and inspiration for GED seekers

Insight and inspiration for GED seekers

(BPT) – More than 39 million Americans 16 and older lack a high school diploma, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. And while a new survey indicates their reasons for dropping out range from lack of parental support to becoming parents themselves, those seeking a second chance at an education often find hope in General Educational Development (GED) programs. Read more »

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Add some New Orleans flavor to your game day recipes

(BPT) – When it comes to planning for the big football game in New Orleans this year, instead of turning to grease-heavy and heartburn-inducing foods, why not consider some tasty and healthier options that will have everyone giving you a high score for food options? Read more »

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Aromatic Plants for a Winter Garden

By Terry Bramley

The winter can be a depressing period for plant owners. Leaves fall, blossom fades, and a majority of birds and wildlife either migrate or hibernate. At times gardens can become dull, desolate places. Comparably, spring and summer gardens are bustling in with sights, sounds and smells. For those hoping to hold onto the great summer atmosphere in the colder months it might be worth taking a look at the fragrant plants that flower in winter. Read more »