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Plastic Surgery Myths and Misconceptions: What to Know
People undergo plastic surgery for a variety of reasons. They may want to adjust some of the effects of aging, improve their appearance after an accident, or simply make a change to feel their best. Unfortunately, many individuals don’t receive information from reliable sources. If you are considering a surgical procedure, you may have come across some myths and misconceptions in your preliminary research.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
What Benefits Do Essential Oils Have?
Everyone is raving about essential oils and there’s a good reason why. Essential oils have amazing benefits. Each oil has their own unique quality that helps for specific ailments. People are using essential oils for aromatherapy and even apply them directly to the skin to cure medical ailments! Essential oils are all natural products, so they’re not harsh on your skin like manufactured products. Essential oils are perfect to use as an alternative to candles and incense. Using an oil diffuser minimizes the risk of unforeseen hazards as well as fire hazards you and your pets and is, therefore, safer than candles and incense. If you’re into natural and holistic products, then essential oils may become an essential part of your everyday life.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
Why You Gain Weight When You Quit Smoking
Gaining weight, or the fear of it, is the biggest stumbling block most people encounter in their attempts to unhook themselves from a smoking addiction. Women are traditionally twice as fearful of weight gain as men, but it is a real consideration for both genders.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Longevity
Foraging: Ribwort Plantain
In this series of articles I will cover foraging of plants found in the UK, their common uses, medicinal purposes and health benefits. Hopefully you will find this guide useful and learn something new. The first article will cover Ribwort Plantain.
By The Nordic Witch7 years ago in Longevity
Exercise Challenge (Part 2)
So the next four days are done and gone. I am feeling very sore now. Because of my decision to weigh in only once a month, I won't know if the muscular pain and physical fatigue is paying off until February third, but here's to hoping! Here is what I did from the fifth to the ninth (today). I am sharing the URL for the live videos I did on Facebook. I don't know if you will be able to click the link, or even view the video if we are not friends, but I thought it might be nice to try anyway, so here we go...
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Longevity
Maintaining Your New Year's Resolutions: Healthy Habits for a Healthier You
As the New Year begins to unfold, we start to put into practice the New Year's resolutions we made. For many, "be more healthy" is at the top of the list. Yet as we all know from years worth of forgotten and neglected resolutions, it can be hard to stick to the resolutions we establish on January first, especially when it comes to those involving our health. Whether it be a promise to improve our diet, exercise more, find more time to relax, or lose weight, it can be hard to maintain these promises for the entire year. As life becomes more and more busy and the buzz of the "new year, new you" mentality wears off, we tend to brush these resolutions to the side. Each year we promise ourselves that this year is going to be different, that we are actually going to stick to our resolutions. Yet somehow, this promise is often left unfulfilled. So why is it so hard for us to follow through on our New Year's resolutions?
By Annie Henry7 years ago in Longevity
Best 3 Ways for Building Muscle
Most people know that exercising on a regular basis is very important. For those that head to the gym, there are a variety of common fitness goals that they share. One of the most common fitness goals that people share is the goal to build lean muscle mass. When you are looking to build lean muscle, it can be easy to get discouraged by the amount of time that it takes to build muscle. However, those that are able to follow three key tips will be able to build the muscles mass that they want to feel and look stronger.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
What Does This Study Actually Tell Us?
The media is filled with reports of the findings of the latest study, which may seem to tell us exactly the opposite of the last study we heard about. There are also plenty of products being marketed that are citing various studies to show how effective they are.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Longevity
