Biting nails at a glance doesn't seem that much of a problem but careful examination of this behavior surely shows that it is problematic. The technical word for nail biting is Onychophagia and it starts generally between the age of 4 or 5 to ten. It is a very common problem and over 30% of the Americans show, nail biting behavior and it is the maximum at the time of puberty.

This highly prevalent behavior much more in children results in short and ragged nails. It can also...

Are you tired of your boring work? Do you work so hard but have little payment? Or you achieve a lot on your career but have no time to relax? A recently survey from the American Psychological Association showed that about 65% of the U.S. workmen are passive, which sounds so serious. OK! I'll introduce five tips on how to reduce pressure of work.

Make full use of the Internet

Not only can E-mail be send by Internet, but the Internet can give your suggestions on how to find...

When you have major natural disasters occur like the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma), the massive earthquake and on-going aftershocks in China, the devastating tornadoes in the US or the last major hurricane Katrina, everyone is dramatically affected by the pain and suffering. The massive destruction and chaos left behind in such widespread areas is not only devastating for the people directly hurt by the disaster but very disconcerting and unsettling for people everywhere.

In the...

"How do I stick with it?" is a question I hear again and again as a Life Coach. And I understand -- getting excited about a project in the beginning is one thing; but about half way through that project, your will-power fails, and you begin to wonder just what you were thinking. Sound familiar?

But it doesn't have to be that way. You can stick with it, and here are a few ideas that can help.

Examine the choices of your life for the fun factor. Choose goals that...

Rid yourself of the winter blues and acheive balance by creating a tranquil environment in your home. Indoor water fountains are an excellent way to bring harmony into your home as well as a wonderful way to reduce stress, promote relaxation and positively impact your health and wellness. Fountains are beneficial because they increase the humidity level which in turn decreases dust, pollutants and static electricity. Optimun humidity is essential for a comfortable environment in two...

This is the fourth article of the series:

"The Foreigner woman in Bible versus Quran"

Few quotes from the previous articles of this series are given here.

In language, the foreign or the strange woman is the alien or the exotic or the outsider woman.  However, as determined by the Bible (e.g. 1 Kings 11:1), the foreign or the strange woman is the non-Israelite woman.

Subsequently, all non-Israelite women are foreign or strange women.

This...

What makes you nervous?  Usually its some future The Drunk Monkey in your head is obsessing over.  The way to get relaxed is to see it for what it is.  The Drunk Monkey in your head, all that talking is just trying to keep you alive longer by avoiding potentially negative experiences.  This is great!  Good Job Monkey!  The problem happens when it fantasizes about negative futures that don’t even exist.  Or when it compares you to some elisive set...

High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and death.  You should have your blood pressure checked by a doctor on a regular basis.  If the doctor prescribes medication, you should take it as prescribed.  The main reason for having your blood pressure checked by a doctor is that there are very few physical symptoms of high blood pressure. And the ones you do see are often confused with other causes.

Some of these symptoms are: headache, dizziness, blurred...

A bad mood is capable of striking anybody at one point or another. These seemingly inexplicable 'spells' that assault our positive demeanor can ruin an entire day. When you're moody nothing seems to go right. The negative outlook this creates can set the stage for experiencing conflict or difficulties in areas that were otherwise problem free. As your thinking patterns tend to lack positive thoughts you can easily create a 'vortex' of negativity that will lead to nowhere good.

If you have been taking anger management classes then anger management subliminal messages may be an excellent tool to use in addition to help control your anger. While you will not want to rely solely on subliminal messages to help you control your anger, you can easily add them to your tools to help to become more relaxed, and more resistant to anger.

Effects of Poor Anger Control

Anger management classes are a must for anyone who has experienced sudden...