http://www.artipot.com/authors/4230/sara-mendez/ Latest articles by Sara Mendez from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/200259/natural-and-healthy-childbirth-with-hypnosis.htm Giving birth is a beautiful and happy time during which there should be no need for worry. Many new mothers are nervous about giving birth but in general, most feel simply excited. After nine months of waiting, it is finally time to meet the person who is wreaking havoc on the mother's body. The last thing any mother wants is to hear there is a problem with their baby that... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:01:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/200259/natural-and-healthy-childbirth-with-hypnosis.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191294/risking-the-health-of-newborns.htm Everything about having a baby is complicated. First you have to decide on a name, a doctor, nursery themes and one of the most important, a birthing method. Many mothers will have already decided on a birthing method long before they even get to the hospital. Some choose Lamaze, water delivery, epidurals, cesarean section and completely natural births. All of these are, in... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:08:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191294/risking-the-health-of-newborns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181055/weight-gain-in-the-usa.htm USA Today reports five of the poorest states were in the top ten most obese states (Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, West Virginia and Alabama) in America. In 2006 Mississippi was the first state to have 30% obesity among its population according to WebMd.com, it also has a high rate of poverty. USA Today also explains, poverty areas are generally unsafe which discourage... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:43:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181055/weight-gain-in-the-usa.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177658/vacation-rental-homes-more-bang-for-your-buck.htm Taking a vacation is a time when you can get some well earned rest, relaxation and spend quality time with your loved ones. When deciding to go on vacation there are many things to consider, such as where you want to go, how long and most importantly where you want to stay. Oregon has unlimited options for vacation sites such as Mt Hood, Bend, Sunriver and the beach just to... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:29:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177658/vacation-rental-homes-more-bang-for-your-buck.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177632/obesity-in-oregon.htm Obesity has taken center stage during many different discussions both nationwide and at the local level. From education to healthcare costs, people want to talk about it and find a solution. According to Obesityaction.org, in 2004 more than 21% of Oregon's population was considered obese, that number rose to more than 23% in 2006. The causes for this upward trend are unlimited. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:54:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177632/obesity-in-oregon.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176066/gastric-bypass-and-long-term-weight-loss.htm According to Obesitysurgicalcenter.org, 127 million adults in America are over weight. Of those 60 million are obese and 9 million severely obese. Gastric bypass and other similar surgeries are among the fastest growing elective surgeries in the country, next to breast augmentation. Gastric bypass is reserved for those who are morbidly obese, and for them, the benefits are... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:28:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176066/gastric-bypass-and-long-term-weight-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174760/healthy-eating-on-the-rise.htm The public has spoken, they want healthy choices and America has responded! Being healthy and offering healthy choices has become a new trend not only in local cities but all over America and they aren't going anywhere. Almost every restaurant is offering healthy options and disclosing their top secret nutritional information. Public schools are replacing soda machines and... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:34:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174760/healthy-eating-on-the-rise.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174531/stress-management-relaxation-the-easy-way.htm Stress is all around us, in our daily lives, at work, at homeeverywhere. Often many people feel their stress is unmanageable and out of control. In order to lead a happy and healthy life, it is necessary to limit the stress you have. You must know how to address both the stress triggers and responses you have to stressful situations. Behavior modification can get you on the... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:32:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174531/stress-management-relaxation-the-easy-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174468/childbirth-a-calm-experience.htm From the time a woman finds out she is pregnant the only thing on her mind is the thought of child birth. The process is a mystery to most and it can be terrifying and exciting at the same time. They know there will be pain, but every woman feels pain differently making it hard to decide how painful childbirth will actually be. Pain can be managed through many different ways. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:04:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174468/childbirth-a-calm-experience.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173252/effects-of-smoking-on-your-surgery.htm Quitting smoking is a task which smokers fear, however they know by quitting they will be healthier. Not only does smoking have an adverse effect on the body it can also cause many serious health problems such as heart disease, cancer and COPD. Both the smoker and their doctors should put tobacco secession at the top of their lists. Not only do doctors fear for their... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:15:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173252/effects-of-smoking-on-your-surgery.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173093/make-your-dentist-smile.htm Trying to quit smoking can be a challenge for many people but a challenge many people are willing to take for many reasons. Some have already been diagnosed with medical problems such as heart problems or diabetes all because of smoking and try to quit to prevent more. Others simply want to be healthier and avoid potential health problems such as Lung Caner and COPD. There... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:21:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173093/make-your-dentist-smile.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173083/feeling-frazzled-managing-stress-the-easy-way.htm There are many things in life worrying about, but stress should not be one of them. Stress is like disease which sucks the fun out of everything. Stress cause sleep deprivation, lose interest in activities you once found entertaining, and stress can also cause your work performance to suffer. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173083/feeling-frazzled-managing-stress-the-easy-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173002/anxiety-your-minds-response-to-memory.htm Anxiety has been called the common cold of emotional disorders, meaning most people have some level of anxiety that they deal with on a regular basis. Stress and anxiety are both a state of mind. How you deal with stress and anxiety are completely up to you. Some manage anxiety well while others do not know how to manage their feelings. Learning to manage anxiety and stress... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:41:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173002/anxiety-your-minds-response-to-memory.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172964/are-low-income-and-obesity-related.htm Obesity rates among the poor reached a 147% increase in 2002 obesity according to medicinenet.com. This made those at the poverty level the fastest growing obesity group. Being obese for those at the poverty line is due to make circumstances which are out of their control. Some of the more common reasons why this group is so obese can be attributed to lack of exercise, food... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:30:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172964/are-low-income-and-obesity-related.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172373/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-a-symptom-of-something-deeper.htm According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 22.8 million Americans need help for drug or alcohol abuse. Of those people only a small percent completed rehab successfully. Students took the same survey and of those students, 2.3 million ages 12-17 reported they needed help for drugs or alcohol. Only 8.2% actually got help from a rehab center. Whatever your choice... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:03:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172373/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-a-symptom-of-something-deeper.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172268/beach-house-rentals-relaxing-just-like-at-home-but-better.htm Going on vacation is something almost every family does at some point during the year. Maybe it is for an anniversary, summer vacation or a three day weekend. Here in Oregon the possibilities are endless. You can choose to stay at Sunriver, Bend, Timberline Lodge, Portland or as many people love, the beach. The Oregon beaches have spectacular, unpopulated beaches and many... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:50:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172268/beach-house-rentals-relaxing-just-like-at-home-but-better.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171771/sports-improvement-no-more-freak-outs.htm From pee-wee's to pros, across the board, athletes get nervous. What if I mess up, what if I drop the ball, what if I look like a moron, what if we lose, or worse yet, injured! These are questions that run through all their minds. These thoughts can become so powerful and take over a players mind creating self sabotage. Everyone wants to be at their physical and mental best... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:25:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171771/sports-improvement-no-more-freak-outs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171578/hypnosis-online.htm A hypnotic state can be achieved many different ways. Simply watching TV or driving can be considered a hypnotic state. However it becomes difficult to produce this state on command. Learning to slip into this state on your own takes time, training and practice. There are many products online which offer to teach you hypnosis, however you may find it best to have a few... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:37:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171578/hypnosis-online.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171333/confidence-and-your-sense-of-self.htm Many Americans wish they could change something about themselves. Such as being taller, shorter, or being richer just to name a few. There is a fine line between wanting to change something and having low self esteem. Having a negative or hateful view of yourself is associated with low self esteem. Those suffering from low self esteem usually look at themselves and others... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:31:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171333/confidence-and-your-sense-of-self.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170937/smoking-bans.htm According to www.wikipedia.org over 50% of states are covered by a smoking ban of some form. In some states smoking is ban in restaurants and bars, in others this ban also includes hotel rooms and even patios. America is trying to tell smokers in one voice, smoking is bad, be healthy. The smoking bans are not going anywhere anytime soon more and more states are jumping on... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:30:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170937/smoking-bans.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170935/smoking-bans-since-1998.htm Smoking in restaurants, bars, and casinos is something which has long been a fixture in the food and entertainment industry. Often non-smokers avoided places which allowed smoking for both work and recreation. However in 1998 California became one of the first to pass a bill which outlawed smoking in casinos, bars, clubs and restaurants. In the last ten years, other states... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:35:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170935/smoking-bans-since-1998.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170880/post-traumatic-stress-syndrome-get-out-of-mental-jail.htm Thousands of memories make up our lives and our own personal history. Memories can make us laugh, cry, or bring a smile to our face. Often we wish we could relive certain memories everyday and enjoy them or sometimes we wish we could go back and change things. To change a memory is impossible, but with today's advancing science and other clinical practices, it is not so... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:41:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170880/post-traumatic-stress-syndrome-get-out-of-mental-jail.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170741/creation-of-a-smoking-habit.htm Imagine you wanted to start a habit. A strong, automatic way of thinking and acting. How do you start a habit like this? There are three basic ways; emotions, authority figures, and repetition. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:46:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170741/creation-of-a-smoking-habit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170316/weight-loss-it-is-time-for-a-change.htm No one wants to worry about what goes into their mouth every minute of ever day, where's the fun in that? You are not alone in your battle to lose weight. Many Americans deal with being over weight on a daily basis and stress out over it. Weight loss should not be an annoying experience but rather a happy one. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:13:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170316/weight-loss-it-is-time-for-a-change.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/169860/weight-loss-regain-control.htm Diet and weight is everywhere. It is at the grocery store, in magazines, and sometimes right in your back yard as a fast food restaurant. Our society constantly obsesses over weight, food choices and exercise, so why then is America so overweight? The answer is simple, losing weight is hard. People are over weight for many reasons, portion control, food choices, lack of... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:40:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/169860/weight-loss-regain-control.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/111495/confidence-within.htm Many Americans wish they could change something about themselves. Such as being taller, shorter, or being richer just to name a few. There is a fine line between wanting to change something and having low self esteem. Having a negative or hateful view of yourself is associated with low self esteem. Those suffering from low self esteem usually look at themselves and others... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:39:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/111495/confidence-within.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/111417/study-skills-within-everyones-grasp.htm According to the National Education Association (NEA.Org), the national drop out rate is still high. In 2006, the national drop out rate was 68%. The Oregon Department of Education says drop out rates for Oregon are dropping. In 2006/2007 the rate dropped from 4.3% the previous year to 4.1%, which is about 7,400 students which may not seem like a lot for a state, but this... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:16:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/111417/study-skills-within-everyones-grasp.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/111387/gambling-addiction-the-newest-trend.htm Gambling has been a past time of many people from all over the world, from Las Vegas, China and even to India. In fact, according to PBS.org, 87% of people who visit Las Vegas gambled. Of those 87%, 67% played the slot machines. In places such as India, gambling is a main source of income. PBS.org estimates that in 1997 alone over 27 billion dollars a year was made from... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:53:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/111387/gambling-addiction-the-newest-trend.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/111383/sports-improvement-improve-your-mind-and-your-game.htm Every athlete, in every sport gets nervous before a game or has a game day superstition. Some of the questions running through their minds are, what if we lose, what if I mess up, or worse injury! These thoughts become so powerful and can take over a players mind. No one wants to say they had a bad game. Everyone wants to be at their physical and mental best while... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:28:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/111383/sports-improvement-improve-your-mind-and-your-game.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/107266/weight-loss-a-new-you.htm For all the reasons people gain weight, there are just as many reasons to lose weight. According to the CDC, in 2006 only four states had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Obesity is at an all time high in America and beyond and the reasons for this epidemic are endless. There are many reasons people gain weight, it could be snacking, portion issues, or food addiction. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:07:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/107266/weight-loss-a-new-you.htm