Me, Prince Siddhartha and Demon Mara

They say Demon Mara visited prince Siddhartha just before he attained the enlightenment. The mission was to scare off Prince Siddhartha from his meditations and push him towards a lay life. Yes, a lay life of a common person, just like you and me.   Ten divisions of...

Should detox clinics have to be smoke-free?

Canadian drug treatment centres and mental health facilities have typically held the view that patients trying to wean themselves off hard drugs shouldn't try to quit smoking at the same time. The cultural shift...

Gestures In The Art Of Lovemaking

"Gestures carry forth the thoughts rather more profoundly than verbal expressions in the art of lovemaking. In the language of love, gestures perform a vital role in unraveling the secret desires of the heart...

French Toast for Dinner

"Breakfast, that warm and comforting meal, is going prime time, as top chefs are inventing new gourmet variations on bacon and eggs. Missed breakfast again today? No problem. Now you can savor the morning meal at night in the most elegant of settings — a gourmet...

Fast Food Cravings Conquered!

"Fast food is a way of life. The typical American eats three hamburgers and four orders of fries each week. The majority of these visits are spontaneous; we see the fast food sign as we're driving by and before we know it we're munching as we hum the music from the latest...

Holiday Meal Makeovers

"We simply can't get away from the smells, tastes and, yes, cravings of the holidays. The scent of pine trees reminds me of steamy hot chocolate enjoyed after a hike through the woods with my family in search of the perfect Christmas tree. And who can truly enjoy hot...

Controlling Impulse Spending: Stick to your List when Shopping

You are in the store, your palms are sweaty you are craving that new gadget and after a short struggle decide to go away. See if you still want it 30 days later!

MYTHS OF AIDS AND SEX

"Below a lurid picture of a worm wriggling through a human heart, the caption reads: "Careless sex is a fruit with a worm in it. AIDS.""

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