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How to Dump a Mean Doctor
In order to be a happy person, you have to be around happy people who do not have a need to bring you down. Seeking out happiness means you need to be around positive individuals. I had a doctor who said gleefully that without my government help, I’d be a homeless bum. Well, thanks, that’s not funny. She laughed about this way too long, which is why I told her not to speak to me like that. Then I decided after I went home from this visit, to dump her, because I will not withstand being talked to like that.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Longevity
Living With Hearing Aids
I'm 37 and I’ve had hearing aids full time for around 17 years, but have been deaf for much longer. We first noticed I was deaf when I was 8 years of age. There was a theory that the chicken pox I had at the time killed the nerve in the right ear, though this idea was confusing when my earing became better in the right and less in the left.
By John A. Cole8 years ago in Longevity
The Best Relaxation Technique For Your Sign
Everyone needs to relax, but not all of us are so good at it. There are many relaxation techniques that we can use, but sometimes it's hard to pick out which one to try. How will you know what you like and what works for you? While you can go about trying all of them and seeing what happens, here is the best relaxation technique for your zodiac sign and why.
By Amanda Doyle8 years ago in Longevity
Growing Up Sick
Does anyone else hate it when you're sick and someone says something like, "Oh, it's not that bad, it's just a cold, stop complaining!" or anything along those lines? I do! Especially for someone like me who grew up being sick. What I mean by that is, from the time I was about 4-years-old I was in and out of hospitals and doctor's offices. First off, I was born prematurely. I was only 4 pounds when I was born. I can't say whether or not that had anything to do with my development growing up, but who knows? I just know that from around the age of 4 anytime I got even a little bit sick—i.e. a cough, a sneeze, a runny nose, it would almost always turn into a full-blown fever and a lot of visits to the doctor. I'll never forget when I was about 5 or 6, I was taken to the hospital for severe dehydration and they ended up having to put a tube down my throat and I remember getting a lot of IV's. It was a stomach virus gone horribly wrong. Throughout the years I would get those a lot and was hospitalized a lot.
By Marissa Swint8 years ago in Longevity
I Am Addicted!
Caffeine is a drug. I weigh the pros and cons to help me decide what path to take. Shall I give up coffee? Not! I so much enjoy a good cup of coffee, cappuccino, latte, or frappuccino. I do not like espresso. Coffee and lemon water are the only beverages I drink.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
Subconsciousness to Consciousness
As we all live our daily lives, we all face many circumstances and battle through many hardships; losing faith in all corners sometimes drains our mind, body, and soul. Every moment of life is meaningful. Every person you encounter has an important reason to be in your life. Everything you can see, wherever you are, is full of deeper significance and meaning. The creation of this world, everything around you, is naturally in perfect harmony with who you are and what you think and feel.
By Maydha Rani Sheomangal8 years ago in Longevity
Doctors Are Human Beings Not Gods on a Pedestal
It is for the reasons above that it is your right to question your doctor. It is your right to have undivided time with your doctor and ask questions. It is your right to receive the right answers to your nagging health questions and concerns.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
The Only Exercises Needed to Achieve the Body of Your Dreams
Have you been struggling with building muscle and getting the body women love? Have you been going to the gym for countless amount of hours every single day, but still see no results? Well, that's because you're in the gym doing the WRONG exercises. I am here to show you that building an amazing physique doesn't have to be so difficult. I will show you the best exercises along with a few tips to get you on the right path to building that superhero physique. Let's get started!
By Guest Author8 years ago in Longevity
The Possible Causes of Obesity
A Personal Perspective: Before I start I need to make it clear to my readers that I do not have a degree or certification in nutrition. I gained an abundance of knowledge throughout the last 40 plus years as a nurse. I worked closely, for many years with dietary consultants, nutritional professionals, other nurses, doctors, laboratory consultants, and many patients. I continue to do a lot of research on weight loss, lifestyle changes, diets, disease, illnesses, and medications.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
California Force Fit
For starters, I'm a Chicagoan. Love the big city, men in suits, crazy weather. I can wear all my seasonal clothing in a week. Currently, I've been living in California for almost two years, you quickly notice the new Californians (who lived here for at least 3 to 5 years) change the view of how people present themselves here. No offense to any Californians who were born here or unrelated to this topic, but I feel like I'm walking on a college campus when I'm in LA. Everyone presents themselves in a certain way, which is fine. Their inspirational and creative people, but due to half of the people being on social media, they're given the idea that they are forced to be fit, especially to the millennials and generation x. Being fit has become a trend in my opinion.
By Mrs. Learning8 years ago in Longevity
Feeling Good Inside Again by Changing Your Appearance
There is no point in denying it—we all pay attention to our appearances. Even when it seems that we don’t care and just go au natural, there is a myriad of ways we can achieve that amazing natural look. But the problem with our look doesn’t come with the procedures and things we do to look great, but with the way we perceive ourselves.
By Victoria Lim8 years ago in Longevity
Help Yourself and Others with a New Hobby
It’s a fact that modern life is busier now than it ever has been before, with most people struggling to maintain a daily balance between work, family and a social life. It can often feel like there isn’t enough time left over to dedicate to a personal interest, whether that be pursuing something creative or a favorite sport. Recently, I noticed this in my life and decided that I needed to do something about it. Surprisingly, I found that rather than leaving me with even less time, keeping up a regular hobby helped me to realize the full potential of my day and ultimately, made me feel more relaxed and on top of things. It even gave me a new opportunity to help others, too!
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Longevity
