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Becoming Gorgeous
From a young age, I’ve always hated my body. I remember crying myself to sleep because I was so frustrated with my height. My self-critical voice was telling me I had an ugly, unattractive body. My arms are fat, feet are freakishly small, my face is too round, I need to weigh X amount to be happy, etc... It was nearly impossible to have a grounded sense of self confidence at the time. As a teenager, seven pretzels and a ½ cup of watermelon counted as a meal. Thinking lowly of myself was habitual, and I felt so much shame around it. Eating out with friends was like stepping on eggshells. It became truly part of who I was, and who I still am. My lightbulb moment was around two years ago, as I was coordinating a college event advocating for body positivity. There I was, feeling horrible at how I ate a piece of a graham cracker. Ridiculous, I know. I knew then and there I had to make an effort for my own livelihood.
By Coline Buencamino8 years ago in Longevity
Sickle Cell Thalassemia CAN Be Cured
There's always another way! Sickle Cell Thalassemia CAN Be Cured I am from Adana, Turkey and I was born in 1993 with a combination of two different red blood cells disorders called Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia (Sickle-Thal.)
By Cemre Mavruk8 years ago in Longevity
My Doctors Told Me I Was Anorexic... Because They Couldn't Find Anything Wrong with Me
I was always a picky eater. I remember because my mom would never let it go. I've always had a hard time eating new foods, but now we know most of it was because of my many food aversions, mostly due to being autistic, but also because ever since I could remember, eating hurt.
By Astraia Esprit8 years ago in Longevity
How the "No Pain No Gain" Mentality Can Hurt People with Undiagnosed Chronic Pain
Its plastered on nearly every gym or place to work out, pinned up on thousands of walls, and spilled out of even more mouths. That simple statement "No Pain, No Gain" can't actually be harmful, can it?
By Astraia Esprit8 years ago in Longevity
5 Problems I Never Expected in My Thirties. Top Story - November 2017.
We all know I suffer from P.P.S. (Peter Pan Syndrome) but even so, I have never denied the inevitable. The fact that as time goes on and I grow older, everything changes. Not just my skin and body but decisions, beliefs, and desires, too. Don't get me wrong, years ago I remember hearing the age 34 and thinking, EW that's old, like Monica Gellar old, but I honestly thought my active life and youthful attitude would keep me young forever, or at least longer than other people. I didn't expect at this age to not be able to get out of bed without a groan and moan from a herniated disc. I also would have laughed in your face if you told me that I would be worried about crows feet and laugh lines. I thought that crap happened at 50, not 34! Yet here I am, Googling Groupon Botox deals and doing modified gym routines so I don't aggravate my lower back. Now that I think about it, maybe it was my active life and youthful attitude that caused half of these issues. Perhaps, I had too much fun and all my years of wide smiles and loud laughter have been too much for my face to handle, and maybe the years spent dancing till dawn wore my body down before it should have. Regardless of the cause, for some issues it’s too late or not without a hefty price tag. So just go on without me because I might as well get myself a walker and adult diaper now.
By Jus L'amore8 years ago in Longevity
Valerian Root
Valerian root extract is a natural supplement that aids in relaxation and restful sleep. My experiences with valerian root have been mostly pleasant. With that being said, however, there have been a few minor issues I've had. Before I dive in to my personal pros and cons, let's look at the medical facts about Valerian root. It goes without saying that you should speak with your doctor before use of any dietary supplements. Valerian root can cause irregularities in your heartbeat, as well as a few other health problems. If you have a preexisting heart condition, you should definitely stay away from it.
By Sebastian Verlac8 years ago in Longevity
Why Are Habits So Hard to Break?
It seems so easy—just stop eating unhealthy foods and exercise regularly and you'll achieve the perfect body; just stop smoking and your lungs will restore themselves to their healthier form—it sounds so simple, but why is it so hard? Why don't we all have the "perfect body" or lungs that can inhale and exhale at normal capacity? To put it simply, humans are stubborn, unwavering creatures of habit.
By katie scott8 years ago in Longevity
