I am launching my new book, 52 Ways to Beat Depression Naturally on January 21, 2013. In the book, I draw on Eastern and Western philosophies, relaxation techniques, nutritional and exercise strategies, sleep therapy, and other means of combating depression – with not a single pill in sight. Do you need a natural mood boost? I have been working in the field of depression for over 10 years, and have compiled 52 different techniques, tips, and exercises that you can do right now to start … [Read more...]
CHILDCARE: Stuttering in Your Child (especially 2-5 years)
January 17, 2013 by
There are a variety of speech difficulties that are common in children, especially between the ages of two and five. A stutter is one of these more common conditions, and causes children to repeat fragments of words every few words, sometimes several times before they’re able to say the word fully. For young children, the frustration of having difficulty communicating with others can be the primary complaint, but older children often become quite self-conscious if the stuttering … [Read more...]
Tanzanian women take matters into their own hands, pooling resources
January 17, 2013 by
“You need to join forces if you want to stand strong,” explains Batuli Massawe, a 46-year-old mushroom farmer who has become a respected entrepreneur due largely to training and solidarity lending in the community of Morogoro, 190 km west of Tanzania’s capital. In a country where agriculture provides the main source of livelihood for a large majority of the population — accounting for more than two-thirds of employment and almost half of Tanzania’s GDP — the the agricultural sector is … [Read more...]
Luxury Brands and the secondary market … , Lorre White
January 16, 2013 by
Luxury Brands and the secondary market; why is it important for luxury brands to be familiar to those that are not their primary customer and how luxury marketing plays a role. Certain luxury items like designer fashion, cosmetics, perfumes, skin care, etc., although in the luxury sector, have predominantly aspirational consumers because of the lower price point. People can save up to buy a purse, a suit, sunglasses or shoes, but they cannot save up to buy a $60 million dollar jet, yacht, … [Read more...]
Linda Lowen, Will 2013 Be a Groundbreaking Year for Women?
January 16, 2013 by
How are things shaping up for women in 2013? Are the headlines from the first two weeks of the new year any indication of what's to come? We saw lots of firsts in the 2012 election, with most of them having to do with the religion, sexual orientation and gender of winning candidates. says The Fix, Chris Chillizza. Below are the ones we have cobbled together. What did we miss? The comments section awaits. (And we will include the best ones in future updates.) First president … [Read more...]
The Blue Heart Campaign, New Initiatives around the World
January 15, 2013 by
Vienna, January 2013 - The Blue Heart Campaign has gained additional support with new initiatives around the world. Switzerland became the latest country to join the Campaign, and in Colombia and the Republic of Serbia, cinema and theatre have been used to generate awareness and serve as a stark warning to potential victims about false promises of a better life. On the European Day against Trafficking in Human Beings, 18 October 2012, Switzerland became the latest country to join the Blue … [Read more...]
Awakening to Self – WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 13, 2013 by
The Awakening A time comes in your life when you finally get it (when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity), a moment when you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out … "ENOUGH!" Enough blaming, crying, fighting, struggling to hold on. Then, like a child quieting down after a tantrum, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your Awakening. You finally realize it’s time to stop hoping and waiting for … [Read more...]
Maya Massage: A Healing Practice for Women
January 11, 2013 by
My first experience with Maya Abdominal Massage left me feeling rested, connected, and curious about the origins of this unique treatment. Known today as Arvigo Maya Massage, after Rosita Arvigo, Dr. Arvigo developed the technique in part from her 10-year apprenticeship with Don Elijo Panti, heralded by the New York Times as “The last Maya master healer in Belize.” Don Elijo taught the abdominal massage to Rosita Arvigo, who carried it into the modern world as a complete package of … [Read more...]
Jean Houston – Awaken to Your Life Purpose, 7-week course – JAN 14
January 11, 2013 by
If you’re reading this, I suspect you are someone who is striving to make a difference in the world and trying to live as the highest expression of yourself. If you’d like to have more support to make this year a breakthrough for you in terms of achieving your highest goals and truly making the difference you know you were meant to make . . . You might benefit from working with me for the next 7 weeks, letting me show you how you can become that fulfilled and profoundly effective person you … [Read more...]
The New Moon in Capricorn, Jan 13, 2012
January 10, 2013 by
The New Moon in Capricorn has a lot of company! The Sun and Moon meet at 21 degrees Capricorn, joining Venus, Mercury and Pluto in the sign. Mars is in Aquarius, the other Saturn-ruled sign, so the emphasis on Saturn here is off the charts. (see Transit Watch – Stellium in Capricorn). There is tremendous focus on Saturn / Capricorn energy in January, 2013. Mercury and Mars will be hard aspect to Saturn, but we’ll also have a large stellium in Capricorn for roughly 10 days between the 9th … [Read more...]
