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		<title>Living with teenagers with Asthma</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for some inside information on Asthma? Here&#8217;s an up-to-date report from Asthma experts who should know. Teenagers with asthma are treated much the same as anyone else suffering from asthma, but because they are teenagers they are much more less likely to remember their medication. They should be reminded to take their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for some inside information on Asthma? Here&#8217;s an up-to-date report from Asthma experts who should know.</p>
<p>Teenagers with asthma are treated much the same as anyone else suffering from asthma, but because they are teenagers they are much more less likely to remember their medication. They should be reminded to take their medication even if they feel perfectly well all the time. The medication is there to make sure they do not suffer asthma attacks.</p>
<p>It should not interfere with their daily lives, such as sport, dancing and exercise. Smoking of course is bad for everyone?s health and can make asthma even worse. Always make sure that your teenagers teachers and school mates know they suffer with asthma so that they will no what to do in case of an attack and make sure they keep their inhalers with them wherever they go.</p>
<p>Teenagers</p>
<p>Teenagers may have the view that asthma interferes with their life, making them different from their friends. They have to accept that their asthma is only a little portion of their life not the whole of it. They can fit their medication into a daily plan that still lets them carry on their life. Sport and exercise is excellent for them as it helps build stronger lungs and overall health. Discourage the use of drugs and smoking that can aggravate and in some cases bring on a severe attack. It would be nice if your teen could meet other young people suffering with asthma, so they can swap stories, develop friendships and support each other.</p>
<p>A lot of teenagers do not understand exactly what asthma is so explain to them in detail. Many do not understand that asthma is not just a sudden wheeze or coughing bout, but is active 24/7. Asthma is caused by the tubes that help you breath becoming swollen and inflamed, therefore causing them to tighten up and leave less room for air to get to the lungs. Which in turn causes breathlessness, wheezing, and coughing.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Asthma. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.</p>
<p>Asthma can also appear as various other illnesses, namely pneumonia, bronchitis, allergies, and of course the common cold. Any of these can bring on an attack and if your teen is still coughing a lot after the illness has gone then it will probably be asthma.</p>
<p>Sports</p>
<p>Many professional athletes have asthma, for an excellent sport for people suffering with asthma try swimming the moist warm air makes it easier to for your teenager to breath. Many teenagers take less than half of their prescribed medication for fear of looking the odd one out of their friends and indeed deliberately leave their medication at home. If left to his or her own devices the asthma can get worse and in turn lead to permanent lung damage or even worse a life threatening attack.</p>
<p>Asthma Treatment</p>
<p>The main treatment is two inhalers one that reduces inflammation that is called a controller; the other gives emergency relief by opening the airways in a sudden attack and is called the reliever. Drugs used in the treatment can be pills, inhalers, or even injected and consist of Corticosteroids all of which help your teenager to avoid asthma attacks and keep it in control, therefore leaving them free to live a full, active and productive life.</p>
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		<title>Living With Asthma: Avoiding Attacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you learn that you have asthma, it can seem like the world is ending. How can you carry on a normal life, if you can?t even breathe? But the world doesn?t have to stop for asthma, and neither does your life. Learn how living with asthma, and avoiding attacks, can be perfectly normal and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you learn that you have asthma, it can seem like the world is ending. How can you carry on a normal life, if you can?t even breathe? But the world doesn?t have to stop for asthma, and neither does your life. Learn how living with asthma, and avoiding attacks, can be perfectly normal and stress-free.</p>
<p>One of the worst parts of living with asthma is living with asthma attacks. The symptoms of asthma include trouble breathing, but full-on asthma attacks are different. An asthma attack can be incredibly frightening, confusing, and lonely. But does living with asthma mean that you have to live through these attacks, or is there some way that this breathing problem can be avoided?</p>
<p>Asthma is a chronic, incurable condition. That may sound dire, but today?s modern medicine makes living with asthma pretty stress-free and easy. Inhalation devices can stop asthma attacks before they get started. Talk to your doctor about medicating your problem, and take medicine exactly as prescribed by your physician. This is one of the best ways to combat asthma attacks, breathe easy, and go on with your life. The world can?t stop for an asthma attack, so neither can you. Talk to your physician about medication that will stop these attacks, before you they get too scary and out-of-control. </p>
<p>Truthfully, the only difference between you and Asthma experts is time. If you&#8217;ll invest a little more time in reading, you&#8217;ll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to Asthma.</p>
<p>Avoiding attacks isn?t always as easy as taking medication. There are other things you can do to make living with asthma much easier, steps you can take that make avoiding attacks an easy enough task. Eliminating breathing irritants in the environment is the best way to combat asthma attacks, and make living with asthma an attack-free experience. These irritants include dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and smoke. Though it?s impossible to free the world of these breathing irritations, you can help free your home of them. This way, avoiding attacks is a piece of cake?and living with asthma means living with fresh, breathable air.</p>
<p>To help eliminate these irritants in the home and work place, don?t allow cigarette smoking. All smoke should be outside, and no asthma sufferer should smoke cigarettes. This will definitely make asthma problems worse, and could cause an asthma attack. Regularly washing fabrics, especially around pet areas, will help reduce dust and dander that causes breathing difficulties. Some asthma sufferers may even avoid the outdoors on high pollen days, and help themselves by avoiding asthma attacks. Living with asthma means living with fresher, cleaner air so that you can breathe easy. Having fresh air isn?t so bad, is it? </p>
<p>For more information on what you can do to make living with asthma and avoiding asthma attacks much easier, check the Internet and various online communities. A simple Internet search will reveal tons of tips and advice that will make living with asthma a breeze. You?ll also be able to communicate with other asthma sufferers, who will offer support and help from a first-hand point of view. Don?t let asthma keep you from living your life ? learn how living with asthma, and avoiding attacks can be even easier than breathing. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve picked some pointers about Asthma that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won&#8217;t really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don&#8217;t use it.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>ï»¿How to Practice to Improve your Bowling Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So what is Bowling really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about Bowling&#8211;info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you.</p>
<p>Practice is the best way for any player to improve their bowling game. One of the best ways to practice bowling is to engage in league bowling. League bowling will help improve bowling skills, as well as improve a player overall game. When practicing a bowling game, it is best to practice using the most suitable ball.</p>
<p>A ball that does not fit the fingers, a ball that is too light or too heavy, can affect a bowling game or by a ball that is not smooth enough. Players should purchase the right ball, and practice with it on a regular basis. </p>
<p>When practicing one&#8217;s bowling game, it is important to focus on a more controlled technique. Professional bowlers use the 5-step approach, which may not be suitable for all amateur bowlers. The 4-step approach may be suitable for amateur bowlers, but this approach may require training, and lots of practice. Players should practice a smooth approach, and practice taking small steps before the release. Practicing bowling techniques also requires bowlers to work on the way they roll the ball. </p>
<p>The bowling ball should be rolled not thrown, and should not be thrown too hard. Bowlers should know the visible difference between a thrown and rolled ball, and should practice rolling. A ball that is thrown down the lane will slide.</p>
<p>If you find yourself confused by what you&#8217;ve read to this point, don&#8217;t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.</p>
<p>During practice, players should analyze their delivery, as well as fine tune any bowling techniques. The good shots can be felt by the practicing players, and should be practiced as much as possible. Players should write down their best shots, or work on memorizing them, so that the best shots can be repeated at a later date.</p>
<p>Visualization can be used to practice, if a lane is not available to practice on. Using the mind to fine-tune the best shots is the best way for players to improve their bowling game. There are several elements to remember when practicing to improve bowling skills, and there are also a few steps to follow when practicing.</p>
<p>First, players must find a suitable place to practice their game. Practice can occur on any vinyl, tile, or hardwood floor that is similar to a bowling lane. Next, players should mark their starting points. Starting positions are marked by using type to make a â??Tâ? at that point. The bowler&#8217;s toes should be placed at the top of the â??Tâ? that marks the starting point. It&#8217;s best to figure out the ideal first step, then mark the spot on the stem of the â??T.â? Practice the first step of your approach, while visualizing bowling a strike.</p>
<p>In practice, the ideal step should be repeated exactly the same each time it is performed. Progressively, players should be able to practice their steps without having to look down at the mark to ensure proper placement of the feet on the approach. The best approach in bowling is one that begins with a good first step. A good first step is the key component to a good approach. A consistent first step usually equals a consistent approach in bowling. Players should also practice pick up spares.</p>
<p>Practicing techniques will ensure that each player plays at their best each time they play the game  </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Treating Kidney Stones</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article presents the very latest information on Kidney Stones. If you have a particular interest in Kidney Stones, then this informative article is required reading. Treating kidney stones may or may not involve surgery. Ninety-percent of the time, you don?t even have to go under the knife because your body will be able [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article presents the very latest information on Kidney Stones. If you have a particular interest in Kidney Stones, then this informative article is required reading.</p>
<p>Treating kidney stones may or may not involve surgery. Ninety-percent of the time, you don?t even have to go under the knife because your body will be able to expel it. But what happens to the remaining ten percent?</p>
<p>That remaining ten percent requires surgery because the stones which have clogged up your system are too large to pass through your bladder and is still growing bigger. It could also block urine flow, give you constant pain, damage your kidney tissue or cause you to have UTI or urinary tract infection. </p>
<p>There are currently 4 methods to deal with kidney stones. </p>
<p>The first is ESWL or extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Here non-electrical shock waves created outside your body will travel to the skin until it reaches the dense stones. Within minutes, the stones will form into san. For this to work, you will be placed in a tub or warm, purified water or onto a machine that acts as a medium for the non-electrical shockwaves to pass through. </p>
<p>Second, you have PNL or percutaneous nephrolithotomy. This is used when the kidney stone is quite big and ESWL does not work. Here, the doctor will make a small cut on your back to create a tunnel into the kidney. The stone will then be removed using an instrument known as a nephroscope. If the stone is too large, an energy probe will be used. There are two types namely ultrasonic and electrohydraulic.  </p>
<p>Third, there is what is known as ureteroscopic stone removal. Here, a small fiberoptic instrument goes through the urethra and bladder to reach the ureter. Once inside, the stone is located and removed with a special instrument that emits a shockwave. After surgery, a tube will be left inside the uterer for a few days to help the lining of the ureter heal. </p>
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<p>The fourth option is open surgery. Basically, the doctor will open the affected area and then remove the kidney stone. It is also possible to inject a solution consisting of calcium chloride, cyroprecipitate, thrombin and indigo carmine into the kidney first to trap the stones in a jelly like clot so it will be easy to remove using forceps.</p>
<p>Kidney stone can come back even after you have had surgery. Should it happen again, it only means one thing and that is you did not take preventive measures. </p>
<p>These precautions include drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day which is about 3 liters as this will make your urine look clear instead of yellow. You should make changes in your diet because too much calcium is bad for your health. Some of the things you should reduce include apples, black pepper, chocolate, coffee, cheese, grapes, ice cream, oranges, tomatoes and yogurt. </p>
<p>Reductions should also be made in fish, meat or poultry products because this increases your uric acid. If you drink alcohol often, cut it down since there is no harm if this is taken in moderation.</p>
<p>Now we all know that it is impossible to eat the same things everyday to maintain a balanced diet. What you can do however is take supplements. </p>
<p>The best way to treat kidney stones is prevention. It will also save money since you have to pay for the doctor, the medication and the fees that are done to make the correct diagnosis. </p>
<p>I hope that reading the above information was both enjoyable and educational for you. Your learning process should be ongoing&#8211;the more you understand about any subject, the more you will be able to share with others.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Aasthma Worsening</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you&#8217;ll find that the subject of Asthma is certainly no exception. Asthma symptoms, like symptoms with any prolonged illness, can vary from time to time, season to season. Monitoring your symptoms is important; you&#8217;ve got to be vigilant, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you&#8217;ll find that the subject of Asthma is certainly no exception.</p>
<p>Asthma symptoms, like symptoms with any prolonged illness, can vary from time to time, season to season. Monitoring your symptoms is important; you&#8217;ve got to be vigilant, because even the mildest onset of one thing, untreated, can mean big trouble down the road. It?s important to listen to your body and respond to the cries for help it gives out. See your doctor. Tell them what?s wrong. Or there?s a big chance ?a little something? can turn into a big deal, real quick.</p>
<p>I can never say it too much: communication with your doctor is paramount. You both should go through and create a written plan of action. This will give you hints, suggestions, and red flags so you?re more aware of what to look out for and are prepared when symptoms creep up. Sample plans are available online or you can speak with your doctor and they may have ideas about what&#8217;s worked for their patients in the past. For this discussion today, let?s say there are three &#8216;zones&#8217; in the life of an asthmatic.<br />
Only your doctor can tell you where you fit in this schism, what these zones involve, and about the three different plans of action for what you need to do, and how fast, in different situations.</p>
<p>THE GREEN ZONE:</p>
<p>This is the ideal place to be. No symptoms, you are able to stretch yourself to the limits of your abilities, participate in normal, everyday activities, and even exert yourself to perform at your peak physical limits for decent periods of time. School or work isn?t, at this point, posing a problem and your sleep is uninterrupted through the night. Your reliever inhaler is used no more than four times a week for symptoms (save prior to physical exertion) and all else with your breathing is well. In the green zone is equivalent to your asthma being totally under control. If you&#8217;re on controller medication, continue to take those until you&#8217;re doctor says you can stop.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have accurate details regarding Asthma, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don&#8217;t let that happen: keep reading.</p>
<p>THE YELLOW ZONE:</p>
<p>Do your asthma symptoms worsen during regular activities? Is sleep disturbed because of your asthma? Are you missing work or school due to asthma symptoms? Are you suffering from cold or chest infection? Do you need to take your reliever medication more than four times a day? You are in the yellow zone. You need to speak to your doctor right away, as you&#8217;re losing control and you&#8217;re very near slipping into.</p>
<p>THE RED ZONE:</p>
<p>Excessive coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest or labored breathing. You find yourself gasping for air, sweating, you have unattribuited anxiety, decreased activity level, your reliever medication isn&#8217;t working, you&#8217;ve even got blue lips or fingernails. You need to get help immediately.</p>
<p>Most asthma attacks are not sudden and are readily treatable in the yellow zone or by maintenance using your inhaler and other steroids. But you should always keep phone numbers and the name of your physician and close family members nearby, in the event the air you are gasping for can&#8217;t relay this important information. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, now offering the <b>host then profit</b> baby plan for only $1 over at <a href="http://www.hostthenprofitz.com"><b>Host Then Profit</b></a></p>
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		<title>Self?Esteem Among Adults and Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about Self Esteem? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about Self Esteem. Little do people know about how parents have an effect on their kids, but studies have revealed that there is a strong correlation on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about Self Esteem? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about Self Esteem.</p>
<p>Little do people know about how parents have an effect on their kids, but studies have revealed that there is a strong correlation on self ?esteem among adults and children. An adult?s outlook often has similar characteristics as it has with their children, especially on how they value their self worth, since parents with low esteem are more likely to encourage their children to give importance or value themselves highly as well.</p>
<p>Such problems could be devastating to children since they could grow up to be timid or shy, reclusive or less sociable. </p>
<p>This could even result to children growing up less sociable and detached from society, since confidence ?building measures have not been introduced properly during the younger years that could affect relationships, careers and even the drive for success.</p>
<p>Adults should therefore be conscious about things that they manifest to children, since role-play is key to the growing up years of children, what they see in adults, they see in themselves. Self?esteem is important in children as it is important among adults, since it is helpful in helping them make sound decisions and fair judgment in the face of peer pressure, in the same way that adults deal with coping mechanisms in the face of adversity.</p>
<p>Self?esteem also makes children proud about being themselves and on things that they excel in, be it a skill or talent.</p>
<p>It?s what makes children gain acceptance among friends, compared to reclusive ones who shun off company and friends. Just like in adulthood, self?esteem is responsible for bringing about respect in an individual, so is the same with children.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Self Esteem. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.</p>
<p>The need or consciousness for self?esteem occurs the moment an individual develops rational thought and conscious processes, which is true among babies who still cannot determine or differentiate good from bad and are still not capable of rational thought.</p>
<p>Self?esteem becomes a need for people, the moment they feel the ups and downs of day to day situations and circumstances, especially in coping with those they feel as adversities of life in the face of social pressure or individual inner battles.</p>
<p>The older children get, they are tasked with the bigger responsibility of developing their own self ?esteem, which can be governed or influenced by the way perceive it from role examples ? especially in their own parents.</p>
<p>One of the best manifestations of self-esteem among children is a sense of humor, since it bespeaks of confidence and self- acceptance that is gauged by how they carry themselves in public or among a number of peers in a social group.</p>
<p>The sense of self-esteem among children is what helps them motivate to achieve more, not only because they crave for more attention or acceptance, but also they themselves would want to satisfy their inner conscience and feel good about themselves. A good self?esteem makes kids see things in a positive manner, makes them want to do more and always aspire to do the right things, that is, with the proper guidance and examples that is set before them.</p>
<p>As parents, always try to make it a point to always make it a point for their children to develop good self?esteem, because it is what shapes them for the future.</p>
<p>So by now, you see the importance of self- esteem among adults and children.</p>
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		<title>Building your Confidence with Self-Esteem</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Much has been said about the spheres of power as an individual goes through the phase of wanting to achieve greater heights, but it is also basically important to begin with building your confidence with self-esteem before taking a step further.</p>
<p>Initially, knowing the basics of leadership, influence or success start off as a personal quest in dissecting the individual psyche, that of developing the person to be confident in himself through building self-esteem and the desire to succeed.</p>
<p>But what exactly is self esteem? </p>
<p>In essence, it is someone?s personal appraisal or evaluation of a person?s own worth.</p>
<p>Simply put, it is the sense of how a person establishes self-worth, which ultimately shapes the path for a person?s quest in life, it is the concept of personality which can only be determined by the person himself.</p>
<p>Extensive research has been poured out to give definition to self esteem and how it plays an important role in personal ambition and residual success, how it help shapes a person?s character and also play a key role in developing personal priorities.</p>
<p>In the field of psychology, the studies and researches on self-esteem has constantly been intended to explore and discover what people generally believe they need to be doing to establish their worth or value as a person, as well as the underlying effects of those beliefs.</p>
<p>This personal pursuit is then responsible for that individual sense of satisfaction of basic human needs for independence, better learning, autonomy, physical health, mental stability, relationships and self regulation.</p>
<p>Truthfully, the only difference between you and Self Esteem experts is time. If you&#8217;ll invest a little more time in reading, you&#8217;ll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to Self Esteem.</p>
<p>There are several motivators behind the pursuit for self esteem and what people commonly associate as the primary driver for establishing their self worth.</p>
<p>Virtue is one of those drivers for self-esteem as it defines a person?s good qualities and the need for high merit, both personally and socially.</p>
<p>Virtue answers the need for an individual?s desire for acceptance into a social network.</p>
<p>Another motivator in the quest for self-esteem is a person?s quest for God?s love, regardless of a person?s religious belief or affinity.</p>
<p>Man?s innate need for a deity or a worship figure is surprisingly one of the most important need man aspires for in order to be at peace with himself, eventually resulting to a positive self-esteem.</p>
<p>Many career-driven people, on the other hand, point out that there are also other factors that drive self-esteem.</p>
<p>First there?s academic competence, which has become a yard stick and a measuring tool for those wanting to achieve greater opportunities in landing a well-paying and rewarding career.</p>
<p>Others also feel confident about getting their self-esteem by way of enhancing their own physical appearances, especially those wanting to look more attractive, upon which their self-esteem is dependent in the outcome of their desire to become physically attractive.</p>
<p>There are some who simply believes that by just gaining the approval of others, regardless of whether it be a personal, selfless or unsolicited action, they are able to acquire that sense of fulfillment and boost their self-esteem.</p>
<p>To sum it all up, there are a variety of means and numerous ways for people to know what can help them boost their self-esteem and acquiring it is a foundation and stepping stone to reaching those dreams and ambitions, knowing that building your confidence with self esteem is the next best thing to fulfillment and satisfaction.</p>
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		<title>Confidence and Self Esteem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are confident about your abilities, then you have high self-esteem. This is not something you are born with but rather developed and with it, you can be a winner. But how do you get it? Well, you start to build it up the moment you are born. If they raised you right, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are confident about your abilities, then you have high self-esteem. This is not something  you are born with but rather developed and with it, you can be a winner. </p>
<p>But how do you get it? Well, you start to build it up the moment you are born. If they raised you right, you will know what is right from wrong. </p>
<p>One way you will learn about that is to get disapproval sometimes for tasks that were not done properly. You can also get it for doing something that you were not supposed to do but if this was explained properly, you will know that this is something that must never be done. This will enable you to have good decision making skills because there are consequences for everything you do.</p>
<p>So you are confident to take certain risks, your parents will encourage you try things and then be there if things don?t work out. This will already teach you a little about your limitations and you will soon learn more of that in the future. </p>
<p>From here, you already get the idea that building your self-esteem is not always about winning. Sometimes you have to lose and face a few setbacks to make you a better person. </p>
<p>The more authentic information about Self Esteem you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Self Esteem expert. Read on for even more Self Esteem facts that you can share.</p>
<p>In sports, there is such a thing called sportsmanship. This is when you accept that you lost and shake your opponent?s hand. By being able to acknowledge the achievements of others, you will soon have the courage to try better and maybe next time, the outcome will be different. </p>
<p>Another thing that builds self-esteem is individuality. We are all born different. Some have dark skin while others are lighter. Some are taller while others are shorter. Self-esteem teaches us to accept who we are so we must never wish for things that we don?t have. </p>
<p>But are your parents the only ones that will make you feel confident and develop self-esteem? The answer is no because later on, you will go to school so this will also be further developed by your teachers and your friends. </p>
<p>In school, there are rules you need to follow similar to those that are done at home. With your friends, one of the challenges is not giving in to peer pressure but this is not easy since we want to fit in. </p>
<p>With the different people around, you might get confused who to believe. When this happens, you just have to trust your instinct. If you hear something bad, learn to ignore it and only accept what sounds good to your ears. </p>
<p>Confidence and self-esteem go hand in hand because without the other, you will not be able to appreciate who you are or even have the courage to take some risks. Do you have it? That is something you have to answer for yourself but one way you can assess yourself is to write down on a piece of paper your qualities and your accomplishments. </p>
<p>If you have not done that much in your life, it is never too late to start trying. If you need help, get the support  of your family and friends. You can even get the help of a specialist who can figure out a plan to help you achieve your dreams which would not be possible without confidence and self-esteem. </p>
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		<title>ï»¿Does the Bowling Ball Make That Much Difference in a Game?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are absolutely hundreds of bowling balls available on the market, which can be overwhelming and confusing to a person who is trying to choose a bowling ball. The key to choosing the right ball is to understand the differences between bowling balls and know what you are trying to achieve with your bowling ball [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are absolutely hundreds of bowling balls available on the market, which can be overwhelming and confusing to a person who is trying to choose a bowling ball. The key to choosing the right ball is to understand the differences between bowling balls and know what you are trying to achieve with your bowling ball purchase. </p>
<p>Some information you should know about bowling balls before making your purchase is that a bowling ball is mostly composed of two major parts, the Coverstock and the Weight Block.  The Coverstock is the outer shell of the bowling ball. This is the part of the ball that you see and the most influential element of the ball when it comes to hook potential.  This is because it is the part of the ball that is actually making contact with the lane surface.</p>
<p>There are four main types of bowling balls: plastic, urethane, reactive resin, and particle, which is proactive. The big difference between these coverstock materials is how they perform and react on the lane surface. When a ball is rolled down the lane, friction is created from the contact between the coverstock and the surface of the lane.</p>
<p>Plastic coverstock is a really smooth surface and creates the least amount of friction.  Therefore it has the least hook potential available in a bowling ball. This type of ball is good for beginners who want their own ball with a proper fit to their hand. Intermediate and advanced bowlers also use this type of ball for shooting spares because of the balls very predictable reaction due to its very low hook potential. </p>
<p>Urethane coverstock is more durable than plastic and creates more friction between the ball and the lane surface. This means that urethane has a higher hook potential than plastic. Due to the increased friction on the lane, urethane tends to deflect less which results in better pin action. This type of ball is a more advanced step up from a plastic because it is still very controllable but also offers increased hook potential.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Bowling. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.</p>
<p>Reactive Resin coverstock is less durable than plastic or urethane, but creates more friction, hook potential, and pin action. Due to the much higher friction they create, reactive resin balls are more sensitive to lane conditions, and operator error.  Therefore they are usually a little more difficult to control. This type of ball is designed for the intermediate or advanced bowler who wants to be able to hook the ball and a lot of potential lane reactions.</p>
<p>Particle coverstock has a very â??bumpyâ? feel to it, which allows the ball to dig into the lane surface.  This creates the most friction available on heavily oiled lanes. Mostly intermediate and advanced bowlers use this type of ball. </p>
<p>The Weight Block of a bowling ball is found inside the ball beneath the coverstock and has a lot to do with how your ball will perform. The two main types of weight blocks are high mass and low mass.</p>
<p>A High mass weight block will promote a lot of length down the lane because it doesn&#8217;t usually allow the ball to get into a heavy roll, and a Low mass weight block will allow for that heavier roll, which can increase hook potential. </p>
<p>You can&#8217;t predict when knowing something extra about Bowling will come in handy. If you learned anything new about Bowling in this article, you should file the article where you can find it again.</p>
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		<title>Diagnosing Asthma</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Asthma. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Asthma. Asthma is no laughing matter and shouldn?t be taken lightly. But how is it diagnosed? Are you even sure you have it? In the past, youngsters and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Asthma. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Asthma.</p>
<p>Asthma is no laughing matter and shouldn?t be taken lightly. But how is it diagnosed?  Are you even sure you have it?  In the past, youngsters and even older adults, who were more in tune with their body?s rhythms, could go on for years and never be correctly diagnosed. As the science gets better, we hope so does the diagnosis. But like so many other things it?s important to speak up if you feel you or especially your child is having problems other children aren?t.<br />
If you?re not satisfied, keep asking questions; asthma is a debilitating disease that literally takes your breath away. You want to protect that at all costs.</p>
<p>Doctors define asthma as chronic inflammatory disease of the airway that causes many symptoms including:</p>
<p>- Shortness of breath<br />
- Chronic cough<br />
- Wheezing<br />
- Tightness in the chest</p>
<p>With these symptoms or their early onset a doctor is able to conduct lung-function tests. Your doctor may also prescribe medications to assist in the conclusive determination as to whether the disease is present or not.</p>
<p>Misdiagnosis: However, just because you?ve got symptoms doesn?t always mean you?re infected with asthma. One example is you may get tightness in your chest or wheezing during or just after exercise.  That?s a symptom of asthma that?s not uncommon in someone just beginning an exercise regimen, for instance. It?s also symptomatic of being out of shape and pushing yourself too hard.  Not doing correct warm-ups before, cool downs after, or keeping properly hydrated&#8230; the list goes on.  So, yu see, there is no need to get worked up over nothing if you begin to experience asthmatic symptoms.</p>
<p>Persistent cough is common in asthmatics, especially children. But persistent cough happens to be symptomatic of lung disease, whooping cough, or postnasal drip.  For adults or adolescents, there are often other factors at play, but infants who cough to the point of vomiting should get immediate attention from a doctor. That is a very big indicator of asthma and should be checked out post haste.</p>
<p>The more authentic information about Asthma you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Asthma expert. Read on for even more Asthma facts that you can share.</p>
<p>Other things need be ruled out from anyone who thinks they may have asthma are heart disease, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Only a doctor can diagnose asthma, you should always see one right away if you feel endangered. Some circumstances you should come equipped with for the doctors? evaluation are:</p>
<p>- Your medical history<br />
- What your symptoms are</p>
<p>How frequently they occur<br />
How they change with medication<br />
Individual triggers for symptoms</p>
<p>- Your own allergies<br />
- Your family history</p>
<p>On your visit, a doctor will test your lung function, using ?peak flow monitoring? and ?spirometry? to determine how quickly you expel air.</p>
<p>Asthma doesn?t have to stop you. But it will certainly change your life. You should be aware of any noticeable changes in your breathing patterns and see your doctor right away. Your health is in your own best interest; getting correctly diagnosed at the first indication that anything could be wrong is paramount, so that you may begin an action plan right away.</p>
<p>Of course, it&#8217;s impossible to put everything about Asthma into just one article. But you can&#8217;t deny that you&#8217;ve just added to your understanding about Asthma, and that&#8217;s time well spent.</p>
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