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Let's Get Breakfast Straight
First thing’s first: I am not a dietician, nutritionist, or any other kind of healthcare professional. I have worked in Eating Disorder recovery for three years now in an administrative capacity, but my education around the subject is probably greater than the average person. That being said, I am a person who eats food and who can read resources, so the following is my interpretation of data and understanding of the importance of food.
By Emm Danielle5 years ago in Longevity
Veganism and sustainability
Earth Matters: Veganism for Sustainability In the present day, there is gradual yet noticeable gravitation towards plant-based lifestyles. Through veganism, vegetarianism, and other applied concepts that have sprouted, we aim to arrive at a more reasonable and balanced existence on Earth.
By Relationship Manager5 years ago in Longevity
Spiritual auras
Sometimes the act of just being near someone we love, or whose energy inspires us, can be comforting and provide a physical sensation of warmth and ease. We can call that invisible something around us our "space," or "energy field," but the spiritual term for it is an aura. All living things are surrounded by an aura.
By Emily Howell5 years ago in Longevity
What people with Fibromyalgia want you to know
Things People with Fibromyalgia want you to know 1. We are always tired. It doesn’t matter if we fell asleep at 8 p.m. and woke up at 8 a.m., chances are we are not waking up feeling refreshed even after those 12 hours. Our “sleep” isn’t as good for us as for someone not suffering from this disease. We toss and turn in desperate attempts to find positions that are comfortable, we take forever for our minds to turn off, and often times we wake up at least once during the night.
By Erin kouris5 years ago in Longevity
Best Smart Scales You Can Buy Today
A smart scale can play an important role in monitoring your health and fitness. Either you are recovering from an old disease or keeping a fitness goal in mind, a smart scale will help you by providing all the latest and basic information about your body such as weight, BMI, heart rate, weather, and a lot more that can help you to plan your fitness routine and diet. There are a lot of smart scales available in the market, but it is never easy to pick one among so many choices, right? So we have got you covered. In this article, we have listed the best smart scales available in the market. Let’s scroll down and find the right pick for you.
By Jack thomson5 years ago in Longevity
Fibro Life
#TeamFibro I really believe that I've had fibromyalgia 4 many, many years before I was actually diagnosed with it at 38 years old. I can remember in my late teens early 20s, constantly not feeling well and constantly being tired and being achy and sore. At first I would contribute it to my obesity and then when my daughter was a little over a year old I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes , so from that point on I contributed how I felt on a daily basis to my unmanaged diabetes.
By Erin kouris5 years ago in Longevity
Effects of premenstrual dysphoric disorder on women's sexual health
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as the PMDD, is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. It is a serious woman's sexual health condition. Premenstrual syndrome causes women to experience severe premenstrual symptoms. But, PMDD has physical and psychological symptoms that disrupt the daily activities in a woman’s life and affects the health of her mental state. PMDD can cause severe irritability, depression, panic attacks, or anxiety usually a week or two prior to your period. The premenstrual dysphoric disorder requires certain treatments or lifestyle changes in order to be treated once diagnosed. In this article, the condition is explained in detail along with its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
By Harbor Compounding pharmacy5 years ago in Longevity
Celebrate yourself at any age
My husband and I are in our early 60's and we have learned something as we have aged. There are people who make crude jokes and share ugly meems about older adults, We have decided not to let any of that stop us from having fun. So what if you don't have a six pack and your wife's breasts are no longer perky. If you are living and breathing, you should celebrate life. What I am advocating is a to each his own attitude, Every adult has common sense and can look in a mirror. You know when something does not compliment you or is totally inappropriate.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Breast Self-Examination - Steps to Follow
Breast Self-Examination (BSE) can be done every month; all you need is to be familiar with some tips that help generate better results for an individual. Women can begin practicing BSE from the age of 18, while learning the changes and abnormalities that may or may not occur throughout their lives. Experts at AMRI Hospitals believe that performing BSE allows every woman to learn and detect any physical and visual changes independently, often helping in the early detection of breast cancer.
By krishna iyyer5 years ago in Longevity
