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Vape Culture in North American High Schools
A sudden storm has taken over the teenage lives, by the name of vaporizers, or "vapes." Although it's not just high school kids using them, they run rampant in the schools, and it seems everyone attending has either tried it, or owns a vape. This is not to say that high-schoolers do not smoke cigarettes, or marijuana, or do other drugs, but there's something so enticing about vaping that gets them interested and hooked.
By Katharin Crewson7 years ago in Longevity
10 Oracle Card Decks That Promote Wellness
It's no secret that oracle card decks have a lot to offer those who want to do a little bit of divination, but there's so much more to these kits than just wanting to see what's in the future. Even if you're not a believer, there are oracle cards out there that offer awesome insight and guidance towards your own wellness journey.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Longevity
Refugee of the Opioid Crisis
I'm a huge advocate for long term opioid treatment. I have to be—I was on Percocet for 9 years following my fibromyalgia trigger event. I fell down some stairs in October 2009 and I've been in pretty horrific pain 24 hours a day ever since.
By Denise Hedley7 years ago in Longevity
3 Reasons to Switch to a Healthier Nutrition Plan
We all know in the back of our minds, as we are nibbling on that treat portion of fries we got for lunch, that we should be eating healthier. But, we’re often unaware of what “eating healthy” even means, who or what can we trust, and how do we ever start? Well, the thing that most people struggle with is motivation and lacking concrete reasons to change their diet. So right here, right now—here are three reasons why you should start eating healthier today.
By Gabriella Diesendorf7 years ago in Longevity
Treatment of Laceration Repair at Walk-in Clinic
Due to certain reasons sometimes, we use our hands to perform some tiresome tasks, say fixing the roof. You might end up with a cut that can be deep and turn out to be tearing muscles from deep inside. In such cases, you need to visit the doctor immediately for the laceration repair. Do you think you can wait for the doctor’s appointment in such cases? No should be the answer that comes without a second thought. You can try the ER, but getting immediate attention is also not sure as there might be severe patients than you. Then you should consider going to the walk-in clinic located at Trinity, FL. Many walk-in clinics can offer an immediate and timely solution for your health conditions like laceration repair.
By Hillary Tailor7 years ago in Longevity
4 Week Pregnancy Workout Routine Plan
Need a workout that will ease some of the aches and pains of pregnancy, while making you stronger and feel good about yourself? Then try the following exercises on a daily basis (or alternate days, as you feel) and add some stretching for flexibility. Stretching of large muscle groups like quads, hamstrings, chest, and back will help to prevent pregnancy-induced injuries and relieve discomfort. Another benefit of exercising in pregnancy is that you’ll not gain any unnecessary weight and post-partum your body will return to normal in no time.
By Mina Outreach7 years ago in Longevity
Chemotherapy
When I got diagnosed with cancer, I didn’t have a choice when it came to chemotherapy. I already had a large tumor in my femur and it was very important to make sure nothing else was growing. Fortunately, my first experience with chemotherapy was a breeze. And when I say breeze, I mean that I was able to get my infusion, let it do its job, and then flush it out of my system. I hated having that stuff in my body and followed all my directions to get the process over with sooner than later.
By Cancerely Yours7 years ago in Longevity
How to Lose 10 Pounds
Do you want to slim down? If you need to lose a relatively small amount of weight, say five or ten pounds, your weight loss strategy will be different than a strategy designed for more significant weight loss. Use these steps, tailored specifically for a ten pound weight loss, to set up your plan. Then, get to work, stick to your program and get ready to enjoy a slimmer, sleeker new you.
By Amani Mtimba7 years ago in Longevity
What Are Your Nails and Tongue Trying to Tell You?
When patients come to see me, the first thing I look at is their tongue and nails, this is because what the body shows us outside, is often an early sign of potential problems brewing within. As a child I always remember every doctor I went to see, would first say, "Stick out your tongue." But for some reason that I do not understand, this has become a lost art in the diagnostic skills.
By Jean Luc Lafitte7 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Tips for Busy Professionals
According to many surveys carried out, the most common answer for not exercising is “no time.” People are neglecting their health by making no time for physical activity. Other factors for not exercising include lack of motivation, negative thoughts, fear of judging, fear of embarrassment and failure etc.
By Health Valuables7 years ago in Longevity
The 10 Most Beautiful Tarot Card Decks You Can Buy
If you are a fan of alternative medicine and meditation, chances are that you are also a big fan of tarot cards. People have been using tarot cards to explore their spiritual sides, learn about themselves, and guide themselves towards healthier lifestyles for centuries.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Longevity
The 10 Best Meditation Subscription Boxes
More people than ever before are learning to meditate as a way to relieve stress, gain focus, and keep themselves centered. It's a practice that has been scientifically proven to decrease stress and promote wellness on a holistic level.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Longevity
