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via GoalCast Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it. — Fyodor Dostoevsky Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” –  Helen Keller Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light. — Madeleine L’Engle Once you choose hope, anything is possible. — Christopher Reeve Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you will start having positive results. – Willie Nelson I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know that just to be alive is a grand thing. – Agatha Christie Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. —  St. Francis of Assisi A positive attitude gives you power over you...

via  http://af8.slickflick.net/ Reflexology works by using the connections with our organs to pressure points in our hands. The Thumb The heart and lungs are connected to the thumb. By rubbing and pulling the thumb, you can slowdown your heartbeat and breathe easier. The Forefinger The stomach and colon are connected to the forefinger. If you are constipated or have pain in the abdomen, press the forefinger and rub it for 60 seconds. The Middle Finger The respiratory system, blood system, heart, and small intestine are connected to the middle finger. Whenever you experience dizziness, nausea, or insomnia, stretch our your middle finger and rub it. The Ring Finger Your mood is connected to your ring finger. Massaging this finger can alleviate depression, bringing a peaceful and relaxed feeling. The Pinky The kidneys, neck, and head are connected to the pinky. Massaging this finger will relieve headaches and neck pain, while keeping your kidneys healthy. T...

via #WEB - source unknown    40 Tips for Happy Health Life   Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. 4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. 5. Make time for prayer and reflection. 6. Play more games. 7. Read more books than you did in 2012. 8. Sit in silence for at least 10minutes each day. 9. Sleep for 7 hours. ¤ Personality: 10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day —- and while you walk, smile. 11. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 13. Don’t over do; keep your limits. 14. Don’t take yourself so seriously; no one else does. 15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip. 16....

via sharecare.com Monounsaturated fats (good fats) can help blast away belly fat because they increase fat-burning in the body. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats are olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds. Salmon is an anti-inflammatory food and is rich in monounsaturated fats. Salmon also contains protein, which increases your metabolic rate so that you burn more calories. Walnut oil can help reduce belly fat because it contains omega 3 fats which make you feel fuller earlier. Walnut oil can be found in many salad dressings, so check labels carefully. Incorporating beans in your diet can help you lose belly fat. Beans are loaded with soluble fiber which promotes good bacteria in the gut, and some experts say this can help lower inflammation linked to belly fat. Try adding one cup of beans to your diet three times a day for seven days and you're sure to see results. Eating chocolates made of 70 percent cocoa or more tend to flatten your belly because they contain fl...

QUIT SMOKING!!! #FACTS via  sharecare.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) -- the smoke released into the air when a person smokes a cigarette -- as a Group A carcinogen, meaning it is known to cause cancer. This is because there are at least 43 substances in ETS that can cause cancer.  If you would like to quit smoking, it is best not to do it alone. First, set yourself a quit date to aim toward. Speak to your doctor about pills or patches that might make it easier for you to manage cravings and discuss the side effects of nicotine withdrawal. Start exercising, as this will give you something else to focus on, and consider speaking to a quit support group.  Smoking damages the arteries that supply blood to the retina, which can lead to the development of age-related macular degeneration. Smoking also increases your risk of developing cataracts and may cause damage to the optic nerve, which can...