Depression Treatments for You by Bonnie Mechelle

Most people feel down from time to time but those feelings tend to come and go with time. According to the NIH (National Institutes of Health), "When a woman has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the woman with the disorder and those who care about her. Depression is a common but serious illness, and most who have it need treatment to get better." For those who struggle with depression, but would rather try natural depression remedies rather than take traditional, depression medications there are several holistic treatments they can try.

Diet

Cut back or eliminate the sugars, alcohol, caffeine in your diet and focus more on consuming more healthy, plant-based foods, lean proteins and drinking a lot of clean water throughout the day.

Increase your intake of the following nutrients, which have been shown to improve depression symptoms:

•             Omega 3
•             B Vitamins
•             Chromium
•             Vitamin D

Exercise

The Mayo Clinic has this to say about how exercise can help ease depression:

"Exercise probably helps ease depression in a number of ways, which may include:

Releasing feel-good brain chemicals that may ease depression (neurotransmitters and endorphins)

Reducing immune system chemicals that can worsen depression

Increasing body temperature, which may have calming effects."

Yoga

Yoga, which helps to ease the body’s stress response, calm the mind and soothe the spirit can be a great natural depression remedy for women.

Meditation

Developing a consistent meditation practice can help ease depression symptoms. There are many different styles of meditation, but the common denominator is the practice of quieting the mind, focusing on the breath to bring about a sense of peace.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture, which is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, uses hair thin needles along the body's energy meridians to find the root cause of disease in the body. TCM believes that disease represents an internal imbalance, which is resolved by the use of the acupuncture, which is a natural, holistic remedy that carries no side effects.

Sleep habits

Getting adequate sleep is essential to your overall health. Those who do not get enough sleep can develop depression and become at risk for several other diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer. Establishing good, consistent sleep habits can help ease depression naturally.

Herbal supplements

For mild, occasional depression these supplements have been tested and proven to treat depression for some women:

• Folic acid
• Saffron
• SAMe
• St. John's wort
• Tryptophan

We’ve listed several natural depression remedies for women, but unfortunately, when you are feeling depressed you often lack the basic motivation it takes to do the things mentioned in this article. That’s why the best thing you can do if you are prone to bouts of feeling blue or depressed is to work with your doctor to make sure that you do not have any other underlying health problems. If you want to go the holistic route and avoid traditional depression drugs, work with a health coach or a nutritionist to help you design a healthy eating and exercise plan.

For more information about holistic depression treatments for women, Christian health and weight loss coaching support, visit, http://www.victorysteps.net/ today where you will discover how to get victory over depression, stress, low self-esteem and achieve healthy weight loss with loving support from Coach Bonnie Mechelle.

Dream big it's free,

~Bonnie Mechelle

• Executive Producer of WAEC 860 AM Healthtopia Radio
• Board of Directors of OrangeDuffelBag.org Helping Homeless Teens
• Creator of The Victory Steps Spiritual Wellness Coaching Program
• Co-Author of Bold Physical Identity 5K/10K Half Marathon Training
  
• Consultant for Atlanta Corporate Wellness Solutions

U.S. home prices hit new lows overall. Now is a good time... by Marvin Appel, Signalert President

Standard and Poors released its latest update on home price movements across the U.S. this week.  The CaseShiller 10-city home price composite index hit its lowest level since 2003.  This brings overall American house prices down to levels that are starting to look like good values for a number of reasons.

First, mortgage interest rates are at record lows.  That means that the cost of a mortgage payment has fallen even further from the peak than has the actual purchase price of a house.  Based on 30-year mortgage rates, now under 4%, the cost of a monthly mortgage payment is lower than at any time since mid-1999 (principal and interest only, not counting insurance or property taxes).

Since the start of the Case-Shiller data in January 1987, home prices have still increased faster than inflation and than the increase in the price of rent.  However, the decline in home prices has brought the cost of owning versus renting closer to the relationship that existed between them in 1987.

The real bargain in housing is for those who can obtain a significant mortgage because mortgage payments are at record lows relative to rents.  Every local market, indeed every property, has its own fair value.  These nationwide data suggest, however, that there are abundant housing bargains available for those who can get the financing.

What about paying in cash?  The problem is that if interest rates rise, something that the Federal Reserve has promised us it will try to avoid until late 2014, house prices could come under renewed pressure as mortgage payments rise with interest rates.  If you finance your purchase with a fixed-rate, long term mortgage, you are effectively taking a short position in bonds.  In that case, a rise in interest rates benefits you as a fixed-rate borrower, offsetting to some extent the risks to the value of your house.

Chairman, Gerald Appel has been directing the management of Investor assets for more than thirty-five years, during which time he has authored or co-authored more than fifteen books relating to investment strategies as well as numerous articles that have appeared in publications such as Barron’s Financial Weekly, Stocks & Commodities and Money Magazine. Mr. Appel’s books have been translated into five languages; two have received the coveted “Book of the Year Award” from Yale Hirsch’s annual publication, “The Stock Trader’s Almanac.” Mr. Appel has appeared ... --more--> 

Jennifer Highlights --- Integrating Email Marketing and Social Media by Jennifer Dixon

Email marketing much like social media is a cost effective way to reach out to your current audience, it’s also an opportunity to reach your prospective clients and customers. Email marketing combined with social media is not only a convenient marketing strategy; it’s also a powerfully effective one

Using an email newsletter (also known as an ezine) as a marketing tool will give your readers an opportunity to experience you through your own “voice”. You can show how your products or services help your clients solve problems. You can also share personal experiences to better relate to your audience by showing the person behind the business.

Email Marketing Tips:

1 - Schedule time to work on your e-newsletter on a regular basis, ideally you should publish your e-newsletter on a weekly basis but if you’re just starting out or haven’t gotten started yet, then you can begin with a monthly or biweekly newsletter, the point here is to just get started. 

2 - Repackage and repurpose your e-newsletter article. Your weekly article can be submitted to article distribution sites like ezinearticles, added to your website or used in part to create an info product, see my previous post for more tips on repurposing your content.

3 - Add social sharing to your e-newsletter, this makes it easy for your readers to pass your content on to other readers.

4 - Promote your social presence in email by including links to your Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, your e-newsletter could increase your followers, friends and connections.

5 - Attract new e-newsletter subscribers through your social media by offering them something of value like a discount or early access to information for the email opt-ins that come through your social media channels.

Constantly being in front of your prospects increases the likelihood that your business will be the one they think of when they’re ready to make a purchase. If you don’t have ezine or e-newsletter now is the time to consider starting one, it’s great investment for your business and should be incorporated into your marketing plan if it isn’t already.

For more info on getting your own email marketing campaign started check me out at The Virtual Workspace!

Jennifer Dixon of The Virtual Workspace
WOW Featured Blogger

What's your skin type? by Marissa Acevedo

A good skin-care regimen can make your complexion look radiant, smooth, and clear. But before you can pick the right products for your individual needs, it's important to know your skin type.  "Your skin type is determined by a combination of genetics and external factors."  "You don't have control over your genes, but the good news is that when you treat everthing else, it can make a big difference."  Other things can effect your skin type: harmonal flunctiations, stress, sun exposure, pollution, drinking, smoking, and medications. Today, I would like to touch on the subject of oily skin, since we are in the middle of summer heat and this can be extra annoying for our oily skin ladies!

Oily skin results when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil, giving skin a shiny appearance.  Sometimes a greasy or sticky feel remains for several hours after cleansing.  It is also characterized by larger pores than other skin types and is more prone to breakouts, clogged pores and blemishes.  Oily skin may tend to wrinkle less readily than drier skin types. The large amount of oil on the skin's surface helps the upper layers retain water and protects the skin from environmental causes of dryness.

It may seem counterintuitive, but oily skin needs moisturizing, especially if you've been using acne treatments. Most topical acne creams and cleansers contain ingredients that can dry out your skin, which, in turn, can trigger inflammation and cause more breakouts. Your best bet is to use a moisturizer that doesn't contain oil and that's noncomedogenic. It won't clog your pores, and you'll be getting the moisture you need.

For Oily skin you want a product that will help control surface oilines, leaving skin feeling smooth and looking radiant.  Deep clean pore openings of impurities and oily buildup.  This will help makeup stay fresher longer.

          

Love & Belief!!Marissa Acevedo

Jennifer Highlights --- Integrating Email Marketing and Social Media by Jennifer Dixon

Email marketing much like social media is a cost effective way to reach out to your current audience, it’s also an opportunity to reach your prospective clients and customers. Email marketing combined with social media is not only a convenient marketing strategy; it’s also a powerfully effective one

Using an email newsletter (also known as an ezine) as a marketing tool will give your readers an opportunity to experience you through your own “voice”. You can show how your products or services help your clients solve problems. You can also share personal experiences to better relate to your audience by showing the person behind the business.

Email Marketing Tips:

1 - Schedule time to work on your e-newsletter on a regular basis, ideally you should publish your e-newsletter on a weekly basis but if you’re just starting out or haven’t gotten started yet, then you can begin with a monthly or biweekly newsletter, the point here is to just get started. 

2 - Repackage and repurpose your e-newsletter article. Your weekly article can be submitted to article distribution sites like ezinearticles, added to your website or used in part to create an info product, see my previous post for more tips on repurposing your content.

3 - Add social sharing to your e-newsletter, this makes it easy for your readers to pass your content on to other readers.

4 - Promote your social presence in email by including links to your Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, your e-newsletter could increase your followers, friends and connections.

5 - Attract new e-newsletter subscribers through your social media by offering them something of value like a discount or early access to information for the email opt-ins that come through your social media channels.

Constantly being in front of your prospects increases the likelihood that your business will be the one they think of when they’re ready to make a purchase. If you don’t have ezine or e-newsletter now is the time to consider starting one, it’s great investment for your business and should be incorporated into your marketing plan if it isn’t already.

For more info on getting your own email marketing campaign started check me out at The Virtual Workspace!

Jennifer Dixon of The Virtual Workspace
WOW Featured Blogger

Taylor Swift worries she'll drunk dial Gwyneth Paltrow

Taylor Instant and Gwyneth Paltrow are excellent friends
Taylor Instant problems she will contact Gwyneth Paltrow when she is intoxicated.

The couple are individuals, with Gwyneth even allegedly enjoying matchmaker for Taylor and Mike Gyllenhall, who she experienced a brief affair with, but the Really like Tale musician confessed she is in awe of the Academia Top rated superstar. She informed The Sun newspaper: "Gwyneth Paltrow [is the most popular individual in my phone]. But it indicates I have a tight concept that I don't have my cellphone on me when I drink!

While Taylor has a variety of superstar buddies such as Selena Gomez and Emma Rock, she exposed they hardly ever talk about perform and instead just talk about people. She said: "I have buddies from all areas -- individuals who are in university, stars and performers. It's amazing how we don't talk about store. You'd think we'd get together and talk about the pressures of popularity but we actually just talk about young children like all the other ladies. We don't run through each other people's programs or evaluate set details.

Taylor, 22, who is relationship 18-year-old Conor Kennedy, also exposed she will not use tiny clothing because she wants to pay attention to her songs. She added: "I don't really take my outfits off because I don't think I can take it off. Also, most individuals are only going to pay attention to one or two factors about you -- I want that to be that I create my own songs, not that I have excellent abs."

Is James Franco dating Ashley Benson?

Wayne Franco and Ashley Benson are allegedly affected with each other
127 Time celebrity Wayne Franco is allegedly connection model-actress Ashley Benson.

The 34-year-old acting professional started romancing the Fairly Little Liars elegance last 30 days and the couple are affected with each other, revealed New You are able to Publish on the internet.

"They have been seeing each other for a little over monthly, but factors are going well," a resource said.

Last season, Franco divided from his long-term sweetheart Ahna O'Reilly after connection for five decades.

He said that the long-distance had become too much for them as he was learning British at Yale School, in New Destination, Burglary, while she remained in Los Angeles.

"That connection survived about four or five decades. We'd been residing together in LA then I came to New You are able to to go to school for two decades. Then I finalized up for more university at Yale. I think that was it for her," he had said.

The The show biz industry celebrity also said that he didn't have much fortune with ladies when he was increasing up because he was so shy.

"I think ladies liked me, but I was uncomfortable, shy and psychologically premature, so I didn't have a ton of lovers. I had short-term connections and always got thrown out, I think because I was too slowly for them," he included.