A Very Well & True Saying By “Dr. Allama Iqbal”,

A Very Well & True Saying By “Dr. Allama Iqbal”,: "“Jin K Aangan Me Ameeri Ka Shajar Lagta Hai,Unka Har Aeib Zamane Ko Hunar Lagta Hai”…"

Christmas-Card-Quotes

This Christmas, add a special touch to your Christmas cards with these wonderful Christmas card quotes. Handwrite the most appropriate quote on it and your greeting card will stand out in a pile of other Christmas cards.

Charles Schulz

Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.

Helen Steiner Rice

Peace on earth will come to stay,

When we live Christmas every day.

Thomas Tusser

At Christmas play and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year.

Winston Churchill

We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.

George Mathew Adams

Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first. The birth of the baby Jesus stands as the most significant event in all history, because it has meant the pouring into a sick world of the healing medicine of love which has transformed all manner of hearts for almost two thousand years. Underneath all the bulging bundles is this beating Christmas heart.

Grace Noll Crowell

Whatever else be lost among the years, Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing: Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears, Let us hold close one day, remembering its poignant meaning for the hearts of men. Let us get back our childlike faith again.

Hiring-A-Personal-Trainer

Hire a personal trainer and get fit and healthy for summer with the help of these great tips … …

A personal trainer can help you get fit for summer, provide motivation and essential exercise tips to help you lose weight. But are all fitness trainers created equally? A personal trainer in Australia must have a Certificate Four issued by Fitness Australia before they can practise as a trainer. We give you tips on finding your perfect match with a personal trainer so you can not only develop a long-lasting relationship but maintain your weight loss all year-round.

Qualifications

Before hiring a personal trainer to get fit for summer ask them about their qualifications. Anyone can call themselves a personal trainer so make sure they have the relevant qualifications before you put your body in their hands. A personal trainer must have the following accreditation in Australia:

• A Certificate 4 or relevant tertiary qualification

• Registered to Fitness Australia

• First Aid certificate and

• Public liability insurance.

To double check that your personal trainer is qualified, you can always look them up on The Fitness Australia Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) directory.

Recommendations and referrals

It is preferable to hire a personal trainer through recommendations and referrals. Most people find a personal trainer through their local gym. Most gyms have personal trainers on staff and offer attractive packages to members for personal training. Other ways to find a personal trainer is to ask friends, family or work colleagues, read fitness forums or look for a trainer via your local fitness association such as Fitness Australia.

Knowledge and experience

You want a personal trainer who is very knowledgeable about their industry and with knowledge, often comes experience. The years that a personal trainer has been in the industry and long-term clients the personal trainer they have must be considered. However, don’t take these numbers on face value. An instructor who has been in the industry for less than two years may be a better fit for you and you may enjoy their fitness workouts more than someone who has been in the industry for ten years.

Results

Results never lie with personal training. Not only should you look for a personal trainer who has achieved great outcomes for their clients, you also want a personal trainer who is in great shape and can walk the walk as well as talk the talk. A personal trainer is a walking advertisement for their business. Ask for case studies, testimonials or whether you can speak to their previous clients about what results they have received with the personal trainer.

Customer service

When choosing a personal trainer to get you fit for summer, a strong customer service ethic is essential. You may have to fit sessions in your lunch time, after hours or on the weekends and you want to find a personal trainer who can not only work around your schedule but also turn up on time every time. It’s also important to find a personal trainer who can give you one-on-one attention, understand your training motivation, is a good listener and someone that you feel comfortable with in order for you to get the most out of the sessions.

Bigger picture mentality

Whether you hire a personal trainer for a certain number of PT sessions to get fit for summer or have ongoing training sessions, you want to hire a personal trainer that understands losing weight is a lifetime commitment. Research shows that the hardest part of weight loss is not losing the weight, it is actually maintaining the weight loss. Not only do you need to change your body, you need to change your mindset towards exercise and training

New-Year-Resolution

New-Year-Resolution: "For the coming New Year, resolve to talk more often with your family about healthy decisions and choices. Our research shows that kids who ..."

New-Year-Resolution

For the coming New Year, resolve to talk more often with your family about healthy decisions and choices. Our research shows that kids who learn a lot about the dangers of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use than those who do not get those important messages at home.

Talk-to-Your-Kids-About-Drug-and-Alcohol-Risks

10 Resolutions That Show Your Kids You Care

1. • Teach your children to trust you by seeing you as a role model.

2. Be patient, not just tolerant. Apologize when you make a mistake or do something you regret.
3. Ask teens what they need from you - and do whatever you can to meet those needs.
4. Listen to your teens, a lot. Avoid interrupting.
5. Teach your children about ethics, values and principles they can apply in choices and decision making.
6. Help them discover the feeling of gratitude, not just to say thank you.
7. Keep the promises you make. If you do not keep your word, acknowledge that. Help your teen understand the circumstances or choices that precipitated the change in your plans.
8. Answer your teen's questions and be consistent. When you notice behavioral changes in them, make yourself available and encourage them to talk about what is going on in their life.
9. Be understanding when they have a difficult time and let them know you will love them no matter what.
10. Be diligent. Have ongoing conversations with your kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol.

Dying teenager takes a chance on love

Dying teenager takes a chance on love: "Two teens, Sabrina Parker and Matthew Scozzari, decide to take a chance on love, while there is still time. Sabrina, 16, is suffering from A..."

Dying teenager takes a chance on love

Two teens, Sabrina Parker and Matthew Scozzari, decide to take a chance on love, while there is still time. Sabrina, 16, is suffering from ALS, what is supposed to be an 'old person's disease.' It…

Smart-Methods-to-Regain-Your-Energy-and-Figure-After-Baby-Birth

In the whirlwind of activity following the birth of a baby, it is easy to become so focused on taking care of your new little one that you forget to take care of yourself. As you count feedings and dirty diapers to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat, don’t neglect your own nutrition. Here are five tips to help.

1. Take a gradual approach to weight loss. Despite what one may see in movies and on television, new moms do not magically shrink down to their pre-pregnancy size as soon as the baby is delivered. Be patient and remember that it can take up to a year to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight. A crash diet can make baby blues and sleep deprivation feel even worse. Furthermore, if you are breastfeeding, you still need extra calories and nutrition for your little one. Making small changes, smarter nutrition choices, and including exercise will all help you return to the pre-pregnancy weight in a healthy way.

2. Portion size can matter more than what you eat. You don’t have to give up your favorite high-calorie foods, but maybe eat less of them and less often. A good general rule is to make half your plate vegetables, one quarter lean protein (poultry, fish or tofu), and one quarter starch (baked potato, brown rice or whole wheat bread). In addition, limit the amount of calorie-rich and fat-heavy “extras,” such as dressings and sauces made with cream, butter, mayonnaise and oils.

Accept help! If friends or family offer to prepare meals for you, let them. It’s a nice (and usually healthier) alternative to take-out or restaurant food.When you do have the time to cook, make extra batches and freeze for later, so that you have an alternative to processed instant foods that are typically higher in calories, salt, sugar and preservatives than food prepared at home with lower-fat cooking methods such as baking, broiling, grilling, roasting or steaming.

3. Try not to skip meals. If you do, you’re likely to become too hungry later and overeat or choose less healthy foods. One way to avoid skipping meals is to have your kitchen well-stocked with healthy convenience foods such as fruits and veggies (washed and ready to eat preferably).The most important meal of the day is breakfast, so make it a priority. Chances are you are tired from some interrupted sleep, so make it easy for yourself and have healthy, yet easy to prepare, choices in your kitchen, like high fiber cereal, whole wheat bread and hard-boiled eggs, or yogurt and fruit.Research has shown that people who have breakfast eat fewer calories throughout the day, and that’s good news if you are trying to lose weight. Including high-fiber foods and some protein such as whole-wheat toast with eggs and fruit or high-fiber cereal with fruit and skim milk will help you feel full longer.

4. Remember to exercise. A short walk is better than none at all. Not only will it help you burn more calories, which can help with weight loss, but it will give you and your baby some much needed fresh air.

Teens' Problemz: Teens-Are-Using-Nutmeg

Teens' Problemz: Teens-Are-Using-Nutmeg: "News agencies report that teens are snorting, smoking, drinking and eating large amounts of nutmeg, a spice traditionally used for holiday ..."

Teens-Are-Using-Nutmeg

News agencies report that teens are snorting, smoking, drinking and eating large amounts of nutmeg, a spice traditionally used for holiday baking, in an effort to get high.

Here are the facts:

Myristicin is a compound occurring naturally in nutmeg that has mind-altering effects such as hallucinations or a sense of euphoria.

To achieve these effects, large amounts have to be ingested.

The effects take awhile to kick in so teens often think they haven’t taken enough and continue to ingest the spice.

According to the Poison Control Centers the side effects to the drug in nutmeg are substantial. They include convulsions, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, dehydration, dizziness, drowsiness and depression.

The physiological effects of ingesting nutmeg are not well studied but are likely include increased blood pressure and heart rate, blurred vision or respiratory problems.

Your-Best-Skin-in-10-Minutes

Our facial skin is one of the first things people notice about us, yet—when our lives get super busy—it's also one of the first things we neglect. Sure, makeup can cover up imperfections, but having a genuinely pretty, natural glow really isn't as difficult to achieve as you'd think. For most folks (barring serious medical skin conditions like eczema) a simple, well-thought-out, 10-minute daily skincare routine is all you need to look great. And no worries if you can't squeeze it in during time-crunched mornings. Manhattan dermatologist Eric Schweiger M.D., says an evening skin regimen is actually much more important to maintain. These four easy steps will help you achieve a flawless face in next to no time.

Step 1: Cleanse

Dr. Schweiger says there's no need for a fancy, expensive makeup remover, so cut down on time and your beauty budget by thoroughly washing with a gentle cleanser that removes products and oil but doesn't over-dry.

Time spent: three minutes

Step 2: Moisturize

No matter what your skin type, you should slather on a light lotion to your face and neck every night. For this, Dr. Schweiger says to look for oil-free products that are also fragrance-free.

Time spent: two minutes

Step 3: Apply retinoids

"Of all the anti-aging and photo damage correction products on the market, retinoids have the most scientific evidence," explains Dr. Schweiger. He says retinoid creams, either prescription or over-the-counter, can be the most beneficial. "Retin-A, Renova, and Tazorac have been shown, in one month or two, to decrease fine lines and wrinkles." Three times a week use a pea-size amount on your face, and once or twice a week apply the cream under your eyes to banish those dark circles. Retinoids should always be applied at night since they can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.

Time spent: three minutes

Step 4: Hydrate

"Toners are not necessary—they over-dry the skin and can actually increase oil production, and then the cycle is hard to break," says Dr. Schweiger. But he does suggest a final application of moisturizer after the retinoid cream to prevent redness and flaking, especially in the winter when skin is drier.

Time spent: two minutes

Really, that's it! Ten minutes of devoted attention is all your face needs before bed. If you follow these steps every evening, an a.m. quick rinse with face wash and a light SPF will get you out the door and on your way to a gorgeous glow.

Muhammad Bilal: Optimizing-your-About-page-content

Optimizing-your-About-page-content: "Your About page is one of the most important pages on your site. It’s probably one of the most-visited pages. And it can be a great page to ..."

Optimizing-your-About-page-content

Optimizing-your-About-page-content: "Your About page is one of the most important pages on your site. It’s probably one of the most-visited pages. And it can be a great page to ..."

Teen Son Wants to Move(Opinions)

Mom on the forum is seeking advice: "My son will be 16 in Feb and has lived with me his whole life, his father lives 2000 miles away from us and has had your typical visitation over the years (summers holidays). My son is in his sophomore yr of High School now and has gone to school here for all but 1.5 yrs of elementary school. A few days ago he asked me if he could go live with his father for his Jr and Sr. year of High School...I feel like my heart got ripped out but understand his reasons for wanting to move there. However, I really feel that moving at this point in high school is a huge mistake, he will have to not only figure out where he fits in with school but also in the family. He has other siblings there, I never had anymore children so it is just my son, me and my husband. What should I do?"

Denise's thoughts: I think you should talk more about it with him, respecting his thoughts on the matter. If his reasoning is sound and the only reason you don't want him to move is that you will miss him - which is valid! - maybe you can try it for a year and see how it goes?

Either way, both of you making a pros and cons list of what the move would mean and then take time to talk before you make a decision is probably your best course of action.

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ArticleAllAround: How to Hospitalize a Teen in Crisis

ArticleAllAround: How to Hospitalize a Teen in Crisis: "A teen experiencing a psychiatric emergency or exhibiting out of control behavior requires immediate intervention to ensure their safety, a..."

How to Hospitalize a Teen in Crisis

A teen experiencing a psychiatric emergency or exhibiting out of control behavior requires immediate intervention to ensure their safety, and sometimes the safety of others.

When is Hospitalization Needed?

The criteria for psychiatric hospitalization is generally defined as ‘danger to self or others' such as a teen threatening suicide or going after someone else with a weapon. Bizarre behavior that comes on suddenly such as hallucinations, manic episodes or uncontrollable rage may also require hospitalization to stabilize the teen and determine the cause of the crisis.

In most states if a teen meets the criteria they can be held in a psychiatric hospital, against their will if necessary, usually for a maximum of 72 hours.