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How I Stopped Balding

November 19th, 2009

Never in my life-time would I have believed that I would suffer from hair loss. I first found out that my hairline was receding shortly before my thirtieth birthday. It was hard to think that I was losing my hair. I even started balding on the back of my head.

For the first time in my life, I felt that age has finally caught up. I felt like the best years of my life were behind me. I even ceased seeing women. My love life was non-existent. There was one girl I had been seeing nonchalantly and even though I liked her, I just stopped returning her phone calls. I realised that I hadn’t found the woman of my dreams with a full head of hair so there was no way I was going to find someone with my growing bald spot. I was too demoralized to even try having a romantic kinship.

Hair loss turned me into a dismayed loner, I used to be a confident and extroverted person. I’ve I have always been the type of person that would not let problem overcome me. I started trying several hair loss treatments that are obtainable in the counter. Nothing I got from the chemist worked and trust me, I gave them all a go . After spend lots of money on products, I stopped trying for a while. It was a real low point in my life. I even stopped going out with my friends, I was so demoralized.

Luckily, one night a close friend dragged me out of the house for a few drinks. The first thing he observed about me was my mood, he knew that the hair loss has affected how I felt. He mentioned to me about the hair loss studio in the city. My friend had gone there for hair loss treatments and had been impressed with the results. I was even more impressed. I wouldn’t have thought that he had endured from hair loss, he had a full head of hair. He made me promise to give them a try and I agreed.

I could not have been happier with the hair loss studio recommended to me. After just a few hair loss treatments, I had a full head of hair again. The results were outstanding, they did not just give me my hair back but also my confidence.

Urinary Incontinence: Overcoming an Often Overlooked Side-Effect of Childbirth or Menopause

July 16th, 2008

Childbirth and menopause are two phenomena that many women will face in their lives. Unfortunately, having children or going through menopause can create temporary or long-term issues with urinary incontinence. If you’ve had a baby, you’ve no doubt been told to do Kegel exercises, which strengthen the pubococcygeus muscles that form the pelvic floor between the legs. Toning these muscles helps to prevent the onset of incontinence; yet many women skip these exercises altogether or do them incorrectly.

Women going through menopause can experience urinary incontinence due to a lack of estrogen. Once a woman stops menstruating, her body ceases to make estrogen. Estrogen is, in part, responsible for keeping the lining of the bladder and urethra plump and healthy. A lack of estrogen can be responsible for a weakening of the bladder control muscles.

Pressure from coughing, sneezing, or lifting can push urine past the grips of a weakened muscle. Leakage of this type is known as stress incontinence. It is one of the most common types of bladder control problems experienced by older women.
If you are experiencing urinary incontinence, you should not self-diagnose your problem. It is important to see a doctor first.

Your obstetrician-gynecologist or medical doctor should first perform a physical exam. Your doctor should be certain that your bladder empties properly, that you don’t have a urinary tract infection (UTI) and that you know how to properly contract your pelvic floor or Kegel muscles.

After your doctor has determined that there is no physical deformity, complication or infection, you must next determine which course of action to take. There are three common ways to treat urinary incontinence:

– learning behavioral techniques — how to control the muscles of the bladder and the sphincter to prevent leakage.

– taking medication to replace hormones, stop abnormal bladder muscle contractions or tighten sphincter muscles.

– performing Kegel exercises to work the pelvic muscles.

In most cases, the most effective and beneficial course of action is to work the Kegel muscles back in to shape. But how is one to do that?

Over 50 years ago, Dr. Arnold Kegel discovered that by clenching and relaxing the muscles used to stop the flow of urine, the pelvic floor (or Kegel) muscles could be strengthened and rehabilitated. Because of this discovery, most people have heard of “Kegel exercises,” but what most people do not know is that Dr. Kegel incorporated a device known as the “Kegel Perineometer” that was inserted into the vaginal cavity to measure the contractions and provide feedback to the patient. In this way, the patient was able to monitor the quality of the exercises and be certain that they were being done correctly.

Most women who just “do” kegels have minimal results due to the lack of feedback. There is nothing to tell them if they are doing the exercise properly. The most common problem associated with doing Kegel exercises without feedback is the accidental contraction of the abdominal muscles at the same time as the pelvic floor muscles. When this occurs the abdominal muscles (which are bigger and stronger) push down on the pelvic floor and can actually make the problem worse.

Since it’s not likely that the typical family has a Kegel Perineometer lying around, what’s a woman to do? Fortunately there is a safe, affordable solution that has been used successfully by over 100,000 women to strengthen their Kegel muscles in the privacy of their own homes.

This device is known as The Kegelmaster. The Kegelmaster is a small, hinged device that is gently slipped three inches into the vagina. Once done, a safety knob is loosened allowing the small spring (or springs) inside to open the hinged device a few degrees. The woman will then squeeze her kegel muscles causing the device to close. The Kegelmaster’s two, flat internal surfaces close tightly against one another providing feedback to the user that the exercise has been done correctly and completely.

The Kegelmaster has four positions in which springs can be installed or moved. This allows the user to slowly increase the amount of resistance experienced during each exercise. Exercises can be completed in only a few minutes and results can be seen within a few days and improvement can continue over a few short months. No one should suffer needlessly from this embarrassing problem when a simple, affordable solution is so readily available.

Michael Callen is the author of the Weekly Weightloss Tips Newsletter (ccwebgroup.com/tips) and the Chief Technology Officer for WellnessPartners.com, an online retailer of dozens of health and wellness products such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), r+ alpha lipoic acid (R+ ALA), and Green Tea Extract.

The Maharishi Ayurveda Natural Medicine Approach to Beauty and Skin Care

April 8th, 2008

The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Beauty and Skin Care

The Three Pillars of Beauty

Maharishi Ayurveda (MAV), the modern, consciousness-based
revival of the ancient Ayurvedic medicine tradition, considers
true beauty to be supported by three pillars; Outer Beauty,
Inner Beauty and Lasting Beauty. Only by enhancing all three can
we attain the balanced state of radiant health that makes each
of us the most fulfilled and beautiful person we can be.

Outer Beauty: Roopam

The outer signs of beauty - your skin, hair and nails - are more
than just superficial measures of beauty. They are direct
reflections of your overall health. These outer tissues are
created by the inner physiological processes involved in
digestion, metabolism and proper tissue development. Outer
beauty depends more on the strength of your digestion and
metabolism, the quality of your diet, and the purity of your
blood, than on external cleansers and conditioners you may apply.

General Recommendations for Outer Beauty

As we will discuss, the key to skin care is matching your diet
and skin care routine to the specific skin type you have.
Meanwhile, there are some valuable recommendations for lustrous
skin, hair and nails that will be helpful to everyone,
regardless of skin type.

1. Diet: Without adequate nourishment, your collagen layer thins
and a kind of wasting takes place. Over time, your skin can
shrivel up like a plant without water from lack of nourishment.
To keep your skin plump and glowing:

A. Eat fresh, whole organic foods that are freshly prepared.
Avoid packaged, canned, frozen, processed foods and leftovers.
These foods have little nutritional value and also they are
often poorly digested which creates impurities that localize in
the skin. The resulting buildup of toxins causes irritation and
blocks circulation depriving the skin of further nourishment and
natural cleansing processes.

B. Favor skin nourishing foods. 1. Leafy green vegetables
contain vitamins, minerals (especially iron and calcium) and are
high in antioxidant properties. They nourish the skin and
protect it from premature aging. 2. Sweet juicy fruits like
grapes, melons, pears, plums and stewed apples at breakfast are
excellent for the skin in almost everyone. 3. Eat a wide variety
of grains over different meals and try mixed grain servings at
breakfast and lunch. Add amaranth, quinoa, cous cous, millet and
barley to the wheat and rice you already eat. 4. Favor light,
easy to digest proteins like legume soups (especially yellow
split mung dhal), whole milk, paneer (cheese made from boiling
milk, adding lemon and straining solids) and lassi (diluted
yogurt and spice drinks). 5. Oils like ghee (clarified butter)
and organic, extra virgin olive oil should be included in the
diet as they lubricate, nourish and create lustre in the skin.
6. Use spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and black pepper
to improve digestion, nourish the skin and cleanse it of
impurities. 7. Avoid microwaving and boiling your vegetables.
They lose as much as 85% of their antioxidant content when
cooked in this way. Steaming and sautéing are best.

Caring for outer beauty through knowledge of skin type

Besides these general recommendations the key to Outer Beauty is
to understand the difference in skin types so you can gain the
maximum benefit from your individualized skin care regimen. MAV
identifies three different skin types based on which of the
three main metabolic principles (doshas)- present in everyone,
but to different degrees- is most dominant in your body.

Vata Skin

* Description: Vata is composed of the elements of air and
space. If you have a vata skin type, your skin will be dry,
thin, fine pored, delicate and cool to the touch. When balanced,
it glows with a delicate lightness and refinement that is
elegant and attractive. When vata skin is imbalanced, it will be
prone to excessive dryness and may even be rough and flaky.

* Potential problems: The greatest beauty challenge for vata
skin is its predisposition to symptoms of early aging. Your skin
may tend to develop wrinkles earlier than most due to its
tendency to dryness and thinness. If your digestion is not in
balance, your skin can begin to look dull and grayish, even in
your 20’s and 30’s. In addition, your skin may have a tendency
for disorders such as dry eczema and skin fungus. Mental stress,
such as worry, fear and lack of sleep, has a powerful
debilitating effect on vata skin leaving it looking tired and
lifeless.

* Recommendations for care With a little knowledge, you can
preserve and protect the delicate beauty of your vata type skin.
Since your skin does not contain much moisture, preventing it
from drying is the major consideration. Eat a warm, unctuous
diet (ghee and olive oil are best) and favor sour, salty and
sweet tastes (naturally sweet like fruits, not refined sugar) as
they balance vata. Avoid drying foods like crackers. Drink 6-8
glasses of warm (not cold for vata types!) water throughout the
day and eat plenty of sweet, juicy fruits. Going to bed early
(before 10 PM) is very soothing to vata and will have a
tremendously positive influence on your skin. Avoid cleansing
products that dry the skin (like alcohol-based cleansers) and
perform Ayurvedic oil massage to your whole body (abhyanga) in
the morning before you shower. Pitta Skin. * Description: Pitta
dosha is composed of the elements of fire and water. If you have
a pitta skin type your skin is fair, soft, warm and of medium
thickness. When balanced, your skin has a beautiful, slightly
rosy or golden glow, as if illuminated from within. Your hair
typically is fine and straight, and is usually red, sandy or
blonde in color. Your complexion tends toward the pink or
reddish, and there is often a copious amount of freckles or
moles.

* Potential problems: Among the many beauty challenges of pitta
skin types is your tendency to develop rashes, rosacea, acne,
liver spots or pigment disorders. Because of the large
proportion of the fire element in your constitution, your skin
does not tolerate heat or sun very well. Of all the three skin
types, pitta skin has the least tolerance for the sun, is
photosensitive, and most likely to accumulate sun damage over
the years. Pitta skin is aggravated by emotional stress,
especially suppressed anger, frustration, or resentment.

* Recommendations for care Avoid excessive sunlight, tanning
treatments and highly heating therapies like facial or whole
body steams. Avoid hot, spicy foods and favor astringent, bitter
and sweet foods which balance pitta. (Again, naturally sweet,
not chocolate and refined sugar!) Sweet juicy fruits (especially
melons and pears), cooked greens and rose petal preserves are
especially good. Drinking plenty of water helps wash impurities
from sensitive pitta skin. Reduce external or internal contact
with synthetic chemicals, to which your skin is especially prone
to react, even in a delayed fashion after years of seemingly
uneventful use. Avoid skin products that are abrasive, heating
or contain artificial colors or preservatives. Most commercial
make-up brands should be avoided in favor of strictly 100%
natural ingredient cosmetics. And be sure to get your emotional
stress under control through plenty of outdoor exercise, yoga
and meditation.

Kapha Skin. * Description: Kapha dosha is composed of the
elements of earth and water. If you have a kapha skin type your
skin is thick, oily, soft and cool to the touch. Your complexion
is a glowing porcelain whitish color, like the moon, and hair
characteristically thick, wavy, oily and dark. Kapha skin types,
with their more generous collagen and connective tissue, are
fortunate to develop wrinkles much later in life than vata or
pitta types.

*Potential problems If your skin becomes imbalanced, it can show
up as enlarged pores, excessively oily skin, moist types of
eczema, blackheads, acne or pimples, and water retention. Kapha
skin is also more prone to fungal infections.

* Recommendations for care Kapha skin is more prone to clogging
and needs more cleansing than other skin types. Be careful to
avoid greasy, clogging creams. Likewise, avoid heavy, hard to
digest foods like fried foods, fatty meats, cheeses and rich
desserts. Eat more light, easy to digest, astringent, bitter and
pungent (well-spiced) foods as they balance kapha. Olive oil is
the best cooking oil and a little ginger and lime juice can be
taken before meals to increase your characteristically sluggish
digestive fire. Take warm baths often and use gentle cleansers
to open the skin pores. Avoid getting constipated and try to get
some exercise every day to increase circulation and help purify
the skin through the sweating process.

Inner Beauty: Gunam.

Happy, positive, loving, caring individuals have a special
beauty that is far more than skin deep. Conversely we all
experience the quick and deleterious effect on our skin from
fatigue and stress.

Inner beauty is authentic beauty, not the kind that shows on a
made-up face, but the kind that shines through from your soul,
your consciousness or inner state of being. Inner beauty comes
from a mind and heart that are in harmony, not at odds with each
other, causing emotional confusion, loss of confidence, stress
and worry. Inner peace is the foundation of outer beauty.

Maintain your self-confidence and a warm, loving personality by
paying attention to your lifestyle and daily routine and
effective management of stress (I highly recommend the TM
technique for its scientifically-verified benefits on mental and
physical health and reduced aging.) You will also be healthier
and feel better through the day if you eat your main meal at
midday and make a habit of going to bed early (by 10 PM is
ideal.)

Remember, kindness, friendliness and sincerity naturally attract
people to you. On the other hand, being uptight or tense makes
people want to walk the other way, regardless of your facial
structure, body weight, or other outer signs we associate with
attractiveness.

Lasting Beauty: Yayastyag

In order to slow the aging process and gain lasting beauty there
are two additional key considerations beyond those already
discussed,

1. Eliminate toxins and free radicals in the body: The main
deteriorating effects of aging come as toxins and impurities
(called ama in Ayurveda) accumulate throughout the body. These
toxins may begin as free radicals in the body, or over time may
become oxidized into free radicals, all of which contribute to
premature aging in the body. For lasting health and beauty it is
essential to avoid and neutralize free radicals, to prevent
impurities of all kinds from accumulating and to remove those
that have already become lodged in the body.

The most powerful cleansing therapy in Maharishi Ayurveda is
“panchakarma” therapy, a series of natural treatments ideally
performed twice yearly, that involves 5-7 days in a row of
massage, heat treatments and mild herbal enemas. Ayurveda
emphasizes the importance of undergoing this cleansing program
once or twice a year to prevent impurities from accumulating,
localizing and hardening in the tissues. Just as we change the
oil in our cars regularly for optimal performance and lifespan,
Ayurveda recommends that we cleanse the “sludge” from our
tissues on a regular basis through panchakarma treatments.

Best of all, panchakarma treatments are luxurious, blissful, and
make you feel (and look) completely rejuvenated in just a few
days time. I have had many a patient who told me that friends
asked them afterwards if they had gotten a facelift, they looked
so fresh and youthful!

Other free radical busters include: reducing mental stress,
eating antioxidant foods like leafy green vegetables, sweet,
juicy fruits and cooking on a daily basis with antioxidant,
detoxifying spices like turmeric and coriander.

2. Add rejuvenative techniques to daily living:

The daily activities of life in the modern world systematically
wear us down and speed up the aging process. Ayurveda maintains
it is crucial to practice daily rejuvenative regimens to
counteract the stressful wear and tear of everyday life.
According to Ayurveda the most important rejuvenative routines
for your life are:

a) Going to bed by 10:00 PM. This simple habit is one of the
most powerful techniques for health and longevity, according to
MAV. b) Meditate daily. Any meditation that does not involve
concentration (which has been shown to increase anxiety) can be
very helpful. I highly recommend the twice-daily deep rest and
enlivenment of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique,
whose benefits have been verified by over 700 published research
studies. c) Eat organic, whole fresh food that is freshly
prepared. There is an Ayurvedic saying: “Without proper diet.
medicine is of no use. With proper diet, medicine is of no
need.” Be sure to avoid those leftovers, processed and
microwaved foods for better nutrition and vitality. d) Perform
Ayurvedic oil massage in the morning (abhyanga). Morning oil
massage purifies the entire body, reduces anxiety and stress,
helps prevent and heal injuries and supports circulation. It is
especially helpful in creating a radiant complexion and keeping
your skin youthful. Research shows it may also help prevent skin
cancers. e) Practice yoga asanas. Maintaining flexibility and
circulation is key to health. f) Practice pranayama (yoga
breathing) techniques. Pranayama enlivens the mind and body.
Ideally practice the following sequence twice a day. Asanas,
pranayama and meditation.

Summary

Everyone’s unique beauty shines forth when they have radiant
health and personal happiness. Beauty is a side effect of a
balanced, fulfilled life. Supreme personal beauty is accessible
to everyone who is willing to take more control of their health
in their day-to-day life through time-tested principles of
natural living.

For most of us, beauty is not a gift but a choice. Every woman
can be radiantly beautiful simply by beginning to lead a
healthier life. You will be rewarded by the glowing effects you
will see in your mirror each day and the powerful,
bliss-producing effect your special beauty has on everyone in
your life.

Preventive Measures to Combat Early Menopause

March 27th, 2008

Menopause is a normal biological change in the life of a woman.
Menopause is the long, slow process of the reproductive system.
For most women this process begins silently around the age of 40
when menstrual cycles start to be less regular.

A woman can prepare herself for the onset of menopause and the
symptoms associated with it. Life can be as healthy, independent
and fulfilling as any of the younger stages of a woman by proper
diets, exercise and habits. Here are a few tips:

1. Every woman must have a healthy diet, rich in fresh fruits,
vegetable, whole grains and low in saturated fats and fatty
acids. They should avoid dairy and animal products, commercial
baked goods and hard margarines. They should reduce their salt
intake also.

A healthy diet improves a woman’s sense of well-being. It also
reduces the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis (porous bones)
and some cancers. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits,
vegetable, whole grains, calcium and vitamin D can help you cope
with menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
It helps fight against heart disease and osteoporosis, which are
the negative long-term effects of early menopause. You should
take enough calcium to keep your bones strong and prevent
osteoporosis.

2. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart diseases
and osteoporosis. It also provides a feeling of emotional well
being. Half an hour of brisk walking, swimming, cycling or
dancing at least three times a week will help maintain joint
flexibility and muscle strength. Regular physical activity and
exercise also provides a good night’s sleep. Also avoid alcohol,
caffeine, large meals and working right before bedtime so that
you may get a sound sleep.

3. A woman’s sexuality is very complex. It involves physical,
social, and emotional responses. Good lubrication, a caring and
sensitive partner and new positions can help to alleviate pain
during sex. Emotional satisfaction also reduces the risk of
early menopause.

Whether you are in your 40’s and just beginning your journey
into menopause or are already there, a healthy diet and exercise
will relieve menopausal symptoms. Other alternatives are hormone
replacement therapy programs which should be discussed with your
physician.

For more information about menopause and hormone replacement
therapy, visit http://www.menopauseinfocenter.com and
http://www.hormonereplacementtherapyinfo.com

What You Need to Know About Low Testosterone Levels In Men

March 25th, 2008

Low testosterone levels in men have been linked to increased risk of heart disease, impotence, osteoporosis and depression. Symptoms of low testosterone in men include low sex drive, muscular weakness, fatigue and others.

Traditional testosterone replacement therapy, which involves ingesting or being injected with synthetic testosterone, may pose risks of prostrate cancer, prostrate disease, heart disease and high blood pressure.

So, what about a male testosterone natural replacement?

Except in cases of testicular or glandular dysfunction, a man’s body produces testosterone naturally throughout his life. What concerns most men are symptoms associated with decreased production of testosterone or lower than normal levels of testosterone.

So, how does a male get that testosterone level back up to normal? Is there such a thing as male testosterone natural replacement therapy?

Stress, alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle can inhibit the body’s ability to produce testosterone. Using anabolic steroids, like synthetic testosterone, for sports performance enhancement or because of hormone replacement therapy will reduce the body’s production of testosterone.

So, these lifestyle issues can lead to low testosterone in men. To naturally increase the body’s ability to produce testosterone, males should address the mentioned lifestyle issues. This would be step one of a male testosterone natural replacement therapy.

Eating large amounts of fried foods and fatty dairy foods (like whole milk and processed cheese) can lead to obesity which (see above) can lead to low testosterone levels in men or women. Excess caffeine and sugar over stimulate the adrenals and can lead to low testosterone in men or women.

So, a healthy diet is important. Remember to take your vitamins. Zinc is particularly important in testosterone production.

What about male testosterone natural replacement supplements?

Remember that just because a supplement is “natural” does not necessarily mean it is safe. Some herbal remedies have unwanted side effects and can even pose serious health risks.

Tribulus terrestris is one of the safer ones and, according to research done in Bulgaria, it can increase testosterone levels as much as 40%. It has been used by athletes, who wish to enhance their performance without using anabolic steroids, like synthetic testosterone.

So, tribulus terrestris may reverse low testosterone levels in men and may be the best male testosterone natural replacement supplement.

Learn more about low testosterone levels in men and discover ways to boost this hormone at Testosterone Enhancer Guide

Mike’s Dating Story

March 23rd, 2008

(Black Couch Tales)

Mike was completely stressed when he walked into my office last
week. Taking a long drink of water, he slumped onto my black
leather couch and sighed.

“Coach,” he said. “I need to get out of my relationship.”

Mike is 38 years old and a successful screenwriter. Mike was
also perpetually single with a long history of failed
relationships. His situation is typical: he wasn’t necessary
afraid of something long-term, he just could never find “the
One”. Mike could never stay in a romantic situation for long
before moving to something new. Today’s session was no
different. Once again he found himself feeling stuck with
someone he didn’t want to be with. He told me his story.

“I met Lexy about a year ago. I was at a bar and there she was.
She looked awesome and had a great smile. I was attracted and I
just had to get to know her.”

For Mike it always started with physical attraction. He
continued, “We really hit it off. The next thing you know, we
are heavily involved. Things were great at least…the first six
months were a blast…really fun. I think I gained ten pounds
though. My buddy calls it the Love Diet. You stop going to the
gym, order in, and stay in bed day and night.”

Mike’s enthusiasm began to fade as he said, “After the first six
months things slowly started to change. We started to get to
know each other outside of the bedroom. The more we talked, the
more I realized that I had nothing in common with her. And to be
honest…this is sort of rough to admit…I wasn’t interested in a
thing she had to say.”

“Our relationship became tense at worst and polite at best.
Little things started to bug me. The way she chewed her food
drove me insane. The way she laughed…it was this high-pitched
squeal that I think only dogs could hear…it made me nuts.”

He sighed. “I’m getting on her nerves too. Last week Lexy nearly
shoved me out of bed because she said I was snoring too loud.”

Mike straightened up and locked eyes with me. “We need to break
up and it’s been a long time coming anyhow. I’m okay with that.
But what I really need to figure out is: what the heck is going
on in my relationships? It’s always the same. Is it me? Am I
meeting the right women? I’m 38 and I still haven’t figured it
out.”

Dating often starts as a chance meeting where physical
attraction leads us to relationships we “end up in” rather than
a choice we stop and think about. We get caught up in the
excitement of meeting someone new. We give in to the rush! But
eventually the “chemical reaction” of attraction begins to
sputter. The excitement fades and we often find ourselves with a
person we don’t know that well. In Mike’s case, he realized he
was with someone he couldn’t stand to be around.

This leads us to online dating. There are aspects of character
and personality that will create a bond beyond the initial stage
of attraction, and online dating allows us to go beyond the
chance meeting, beyond the physical attraction. We can search
out potential matches that we might never meet in our everyday
lives. With the click of a mouse we have access to a wealth of
information: interests, hobbies, passions, lifestyle, beliefs,
and more.

Online dating allows us to approach dating from an entirely
different angle. Instead of getting to know someone from the
outside-in, we can establish a relationship from the inside-out.

Does this “more informed” method your romantic life lead to a
more compatible and satisfying relationship? Unfortunately the
answer is “No!” Just like physical attraction alone isn’t enough
to carry a long-term relationship, having things in common alone
won’t satisfy you. You still need physical attraction. You may
find tons of people online who will seem perfect. Then you meet
face-to-face and you know in a split-second that this person is
not for you. You never really know what will happen until you
meet.

But imagine if you are attracted! The reason you decided to meet
in the first place was because you have things in common and
your personalities meshed. You’ve already laid the foundation to
take your dating beyond the physical. . What online dating
really offers is opportunity to find and communicate with lots
of people with whom we share common interests and qualities.
It’s not the holy grail of dating, but it’s an excellent way to
increase your chances of finding something long-term. You may
still have to go on many dates to find your match, but that is
why the Internet is so exciting! There are always new people to
find, and always the opportunity for that next date.

Mike is currently online dating and loving it! I encourage you
to give it a try for yourself.