MOODSTRControl Your Mood – Control Your Life

Description

This book describes techniques for improving mental abilities. Some of the things it can help you to achieve include the following: Depending on circumstances, use different lifestyles that improve one or another mental function.Experience euphoria without drugs and come up with new ideas, when needed.Slow down and prevent yourself from making rash, impulsive decisions, when necessary.Sharpen your wit, become more talkative, and entertain people.When necessary, lower your mood and increase emotional tension, which can reduce procrastination.Increase your score on intelligence or general aptitude tests.Concentrate on reading and writing for many hours daily.Increase your grade point average if you are a student or improve your job productivity if you are a knowledge worker.Get along with people and live without arguments and conflicts.     The proposed methods are brief cooling or heating of the body (water thera- py) and three different "smart diets," each suitable for a different type of task. The text also describes a "depressant diet," which is not a smart diet but can im- prove self-control and sleep. Readers don't need to use the strict diets on a per- manent basis and the book recommends the conventional food pyramid most of the time. The text also discusses several useful social skills and studying/writing techniques as well as the role of luck in personal achievement.      Most authors in this field will tell you that you should read more books, solve mental puzzles, buy their nutritional supplements, sleep well, and exercise in or- der to get smarter. In contrast, this book is proposing moderately cold hydrother- apy and a smart diet (which involves avoiding all dietary supplements). To give another example, most books on anger management say that you should try to change your thinking in order to overcome anger, while this book suggests hot hydrotherapy and the exclusion of certain foods from your diet. The main focus of discussion in this text is on changing the biological workings of the brain, not on pop psychology. In particular, the book describes various combinations of diets and hydrotherapy that have the following effects: sedative/sleep-promoting, stimulant/wakefulness-promoting, attention-enhancing, antianxiety, antidepres- sant, mood-stabilizing (mood-lowering), and euphoriant. In addition, the book presents existing scientific evidence of pain-reducing, fever-reducing, anti- fatigue, immunostimulatory, antinausea, antihypertensive, and anti-inflammatory effects of hydrotherapy. The text also discusses the possible side effects of the diets and hydrotherapy.      Despite its technical content, the book is written in an accessible language and has an informative summary for each chapter and a list of key points at the end of each section. The book supports most of the claims in the bulleted list above with a theory and the author's personal experience (a healthy subject). Previously published scientific studies directly support about a half of these claims, including the claim about intelligence tests. The author's academic transcripts and test scores have been documented and can be verified independently.

Description

At this very moment, you are surrounded by sound. Pause for a minute and try to listen to it all: the chatter of a passing conversation, the gentle whoosh of air vents, noise from a nearby street, someone turning the pages of a book, birds chirping in the trees. We rarely pay attention to everything we hear, but every noise in our environment has the ability to change our mood, decrease our productivity, even affect our health. While sound can heal, both emotionally and physically, it can also hurt us. In this engaging book, bestselling author and music expert Don Campbell (The Mozart Effect®) teams up with Alex Doman, a specialist in the practical application of sound, to show how we can use music and silence throughout our day to not only change how we feel but alter how we physically function. The authors delve into more than a decades’ worth of research, from studies on aging to groundbreaking brain science, in order to illustrate how noise affects us for better and for worse. Walking readers through every aspect of their daily lives — from the morning commute to getting a restful night’s sleep — Don and Alex provide practical advice and exercises so you can create perfect soundtracks for every task, combining music you already love with new favorites. In addition, the authors share nearly one hundred active links to music, video, and downloads in the book that help support their advice and show how others use the inspiring force of music to improve their lives. Combining the joy of music with the strength of science, Healing at the Speed of Sound™ will set you on the path to a full, rich, and truly harmonious life.

Description

Start feeling better now. "After a week with the goLITE, my wife happily announced that her 'summer husband' had returned." "I feel great: more energy, more positive and optimistic, more like the person I am in the summer." We couldn't have said it better. These are real quotes from real people who improved their moods and beat the winter blues using light. And you can too. Light is nature's stimulant. The upbeat feeling you get on a bright sunny day is no accident-it's the result of light triggering our bodies to release "active" hormones, and we feel great. Winter can be a challenge for many because the shorter days and longer nights leave us simply "light-deprived". Without the normal light stimulation, we often feel down, lethargic or sad. Light therapy provides a natural boost that helps you feel better, increases energy and even helps you sleep. Using the right wavelength of light, you can trigger your active hormones naturally, boosting your mood and overcoming those down feelings, whatever the season. Blue light is the key. Researchers have learned that receptors in our eyes convert the blue light from the summer sky into the chemicals our bodies need to be active and energetic. We don't get this light in the winter, and indoor light doesn't replace this color, which is why our mood, energy and sleep patterns suffer. Twice as effective. The goLITE is the newest breakthrough in light therapy that provides just the blue light our bodies need (we call it BLUEWAVE technology). Studies have shown that low-intensity blue light (470 nm, like that from the goLITE) is twice as effective at managing our body clocks compared to other sources of light. As little as 15 Minutes per day. Using light therapy fits easily into your normal daily routine. You can do it while eating breakfast, exercising or getting ready in the morning.

The Philips goLITE BLU Plus HF3332 is clinically proven to naturally boost your mood and energy and fight winter blues in as little as 15 minutes a day. Featuring breakthrough Bluewave technology, goLITE BLU is a portable innovative design that allows you to get the light you need at home or in the office.goLITE BLU PlusEnergy Light HF3332At a Glance:Clinically proven to boost mood and energy levels and fight winter bluesUses advanced Bluewave technology for results in as little as 15 to 45 minutes a dayRechargeable battery and travel case make it ideal for travel purposesWide field of illumination allows you the freedom to engage in other activitiesTimer and brightness settings to customize your light exposureSafe to use and UV free45-day money back guaranteeClinically proven to boost mood and energy and fight winter blues in as little as 15 minutes a day. View larger.Go about your daily tasks while receiving energizing light therapy. View larger.Helps to alleviate the Symptoms of the Winter BluesIn countries with long winters, many people experience loss of energy and low spirits due to lack of light. These symptoms are referred to as the winter blues. They typically start in autumn and may last for several weeks. Philips goLITE BLU is a simple and natural way to alleviate these symptoms and restore your summer mood and energy level.Uses Specific Blue Light Like a Clear Sunny SkygoLITE BLU energy light produces a particular kind of pure blue light that occurs naturally on very sunny, clear days. Special receptors in the eyes absorb this blue light which makes you feel energetic whenever you need it.Helps to Increase Energy LevelsOur busy lifestyles demand a lot from us and we want to be at our best both during work and private time. Sometimes we experience low moments or dips during the day. Using the goLITE BLU at any time of the day will help you to increase your energy level and alertness in a natural way.Conveniently Portable and rechargeableCompact design, travel case, and a rechargeable battery make the goLITE BLU Plus easy to use, easy to store, and easy to take with you when you travel.Easy To UsePlace goLITE BLU in your field of vision - no need to look directly into the light. Using the goLITE BLU energy light for at least 15 minutes naturally improves your mood and energy level whenever you need it. Using it for longer is absolutely safe. Regular use every morning during winter months will help to alleviate the symptoms of the winter blues.Conveniently Portable and RechargeableA compact design, travel case, and a rechargeable battery make the goLITE BLU Plus easy to use, easy to store, and easy to take with you when you travel.Backlit Touch Screen to Adjust Timer and IntensitySet the timer according to your needs (1-60 min) by using the touch display and choose the right level of brightness out of the four levels by using the dimmer. Set the treatment time alarm to ensure that you don't miss your session of blue light.Extra Durable LED LightsThe durable LEDs in the goLITE BLU Plus can be used 30 minutes a day for 50 years without losing efficiency. The goLITE BLU Plus is backed by a two-year warranty.What's in the BoxPhilips HF3332 goLITE BLU Plus energy light and instruction guide.Light TherapygoLITE BLUgoLITE BLU PlusRechargeableEnergyLightWake-Up LightWake-Up Lightwith DuskWake-Up Lightwith Dusk and USBHF3321HF3332HF3318HF3470HF3471HF3485BenefitsIncrease energy levelFight winter blues   Increase alertness   Wake-up feeling refreshed   Helps you to fall asleep more easily    FeaturesDimmer3 settings4 settingsYes20 settings20 settings20 settingsSession Timer15, 30, 45, 60 min0-60 minNo------Backlit touch screen with clockNoYesNo------Treatment time alarmNoYesNo------Rechargeable batteryNo, corded use onlyYes--------International adaptersNoNoNo------Travel case includedNoYesNo------Replaceable lampNoNoYesYesYesYesAdjustable sunrise simulation------NoNoYes, 20-40 minDusk simulation------NoYesYesNumber of wake-up sounds------234FM radio------YesYesYesRadio presets------NoNo3USB slot for MP3, WMA------NoNoYes

Features

• Portable, rechargeable blue therapy light with Bluewave.
• Sleek new compact design
• New diffusion optics for softer, even light
• Wider treatment field gives you more flexibility
• Fully programmable, adjustable intensity
• Not to be used by people with Bi-polar disorder

Description

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 camera combines style with power and intelligence. The W290 comes in 4 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the W290 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. The W290 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the large 3.0” (230k pixels) LCD.

Features

• 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
• 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
• 720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor
• 3.0-inch (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
• 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

Description

The 12.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 with Intelligent Auto mode takes you beyond traditional auto settings. It automatically adjusts to specific scene and lighting conditions and it enhances skin tones while Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur. The result is crisp, vivid, and life-like images. Plus, 720p movie mode lets you record movies in high-definition. All images and videos can be viewed on the camera’s ultra-bright 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen display.

Features

• 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
• 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
• 720p high-definition movie capture; HDMI compatible
• 3.0-inch LCD (230k) touch-screen display
• 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

Description

The great addition to Sony's Cyber-Shot range - the ultra-compact DSC-T90 - is a tiny camera that's making big waves in the world of digital photography! With its 12.1-megapixel Super CCD sensor, the DSC-T90 can take photos with a maximum resolution of 4,000 x 3,000 pixels for extreme clarity and precise detail. Plus, with the T90, you can even record 720p HD videos with a frame rate of 30 fps. The DSC-T90 is jam-packed with fantastic functions, such as smile and face detection and an intelligent scene-selection mode for great photos every time. Pick up this light and high-performance Sony DSC-T90 camera and you won't want to put it down!

Features

• 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
• 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
• 720p high-definition movie capture; HDMI compatible
• 3.0-inch LCD (230k) touch-screen display
• 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

Description

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 camera combines style with power and intelligence. At just over 5/8” (16.3mm) thin, the T900 comes in 4 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the T900 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. T900 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p and stereo sound for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the dazzling 3.5” high-resolution (921k pixels) touch-screen LCD. The DSC-T900 offers a step up in features and capabilities from the T90 with a larger and higher quality touch-screen LCD, and HDMI output with the included stand and stereo sound for movie recording.

Features

• 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
• 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
• 720p high-definition movie capture with stereo sound; HDMI compatible
• Face Detection; Smile Shutter technology
• 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)

Description

"The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 camera combines style with power and intelligence. At just over 5/8” (16.3mm) thin, the T900 comes in 4 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the T900 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. T900 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p and stereo sound for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the dazzling 3.5” high-resolution (921k pixels) touch-screen LCD. The DSC-T900 offers a step up in features and capabilities from the T90 with a larger and higher quality touch-screen LCD, and HDMI output with the included stand and stereo sound for movie recording.

Features

• 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
• 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
• 720p high-definition movie capture with stereo sound; HDMI compatible
• Face Detection; Smile Shutter technology
• 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)