tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66504687548839082802024-03-13T09:24:16.520-06:00ThriveLivingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger597125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-91385610792801183892023-12-05T11:33:00.003-07:002023-12-05T11:37:58.834-07:00Honoring Your Temple: A Christian Guide to Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjVgBCq9hQdngQtpR54MAN9PlMacAZVelXdwHtNYDcNSuVGO4bom3QiTU265amA8DXCINwqZ1vpTRe-SJDot8DJqPXLnNnHoyTwUAvC8vJg7I9ZFthRnD9cGJiFMlXDSC0cRlIxWj-14Z0krR082_as-Q2R8JCa3zHQcgRJfHQOWNGWbGeITucGSsKmSU/s1920/Stone%20Church.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1920" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjVgBCq9hQdngQtpR54MAN9PlMacAZVelXdwHtNYDcNSuVGO4bom3QiTU265amA8DXCINwqZ1vpTRe-SJDot8DJqPXLnNnHoyTwUAvC8vJg7I9ZFthRnD9cGJiFMlXDSC0cRlIxWj-14Z0krR082_as-Q2R8JCa3zHQcgRJfHQOWNGWbGeITucGSsKmSU/w640-h427/Stone%20Church.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and for many, an abundance of delicious food. However, it can also be a challenging time for those trying to maintain a healthy weight. As Christians, we are to glorify God with our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) — and this includes taking care of our physical health. Here are some tips to help you avoid holiday weight gain while honoring your temple from a Christian perspective.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Reflect God’s Image in Your Choices</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Always keep in mind that we were created in God's image (Genesis 1:27) and our bodies are a reflection of His beauty. Make choices that honor this by choosing healthy food and appropriate portions to avoid the sin of gluttony (Deuteronomy 21:20).</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Practice Mindful Eating</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Eat slowly and with gratitude, savoring each bite as a gift from God. This means avoiding the temptation to eat on the run or while watching the television. When you eat mindfully and thankfully, you honor the rich blessings that God has provided, while helping to avoid gluttony and the extra calories that lead to weight gain.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Prayer</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't underestimate the power of prayer not only before a meal in the giving of thanks, but we are also instructed by Paul to pray without ceasing throughout the day. This is an excellent opportunity to ask God to provide us with wisdom (James 1:5) and self-control in all things (Galatians 5:22-23) — including our food choices and portions. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy__ZwFZkxfsT5axi4_s23GAwx0XPTiEBohFg53sdFG6PtdbP-eDSDUwr2S8gbhE3k6NVpI4lCjIi53zcocR57yShH8mhz5daUEDOIr0tM2IVs44zoHrG4jTtlIQefKFXqhij6whmPkQW1axk_DR_OB_m5cAwKwbWQCSuMh0QMjivJE-Dd8N6SqejA-Yka/s4968/Happiness-Nature-Family-Exercise.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="4968" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy__ZwFZkxfsT5axi4_s23GAwx0XPTiEBohFg53sdFG6PtdbP-eDSDUwr2S8gbhE3k6NVpI4lCjIi53zcocR57yShH8mhz5daUEDOIr0tM2IVs44zoHrG4jTtlIQefKFXqhij6whmPkQW1axk_DR_OB_m5cAwKwbWQCSuMh0QMjivJE-Dd8N6SqejA-Yka/w640-h470/Happiness-Nature-Family-Exercise.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b> Be Active with Family and Friends</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Incorporate physical activities into your holiday traditions. A nature walk, ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, a stroll along the beach, or playing a family-friendly game of tag football are all fantastic options to get everyone moving. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Snack Wisely</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Choose snacks that nourish your body and spirit. Focus on healthy options, such as fruits, nuts, or dark chocolate that is at least 90% cacao. Remember, every choice is an opportunity to honor God with your body.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Seek Fellowship, Not Just Food</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Focus on the fellowship and joy of being with loved ones rather than just the food. Engage in meaningful conversations and create memories that feed your soul.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Serve Others</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Use the holiday season as an opportunity to serve others. Volunteer at a local shelter or organize a healthy meal for those in need. Serving others can shift the focus away from food and towards God’s love in action.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Give Thanks</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Before each meal, take a moment to give thanks to God for His provision. Gratitude can help you approach food with a sense of reverence and contentment, reducing the temptation to overindulge.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Plan Ahead</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Prepare healthy dishes to share at gatherings and decide in advance how you will navigate the buffet table. Planning ahead will help you to resist the temptation to overeat and stay true to your health goals and Christian values. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; color: #45818e; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4135" data-original-width="6322" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQr-KLLM0JKMl9K5kNsWgMlrVIYUJHPhasTfYtDKMx4GAbP0vK8yvFwEh6QpJaQgU_SPfv3DJCJ6sRl7Bi4APd7lenyCcpSbIuFnjZBXgL6OnqQnO2IjkuoshSLeSp3ghS9Lfxc0-KcvgWJ956MEDM5glTI01GLMzusmaAUIe5bWtYKOIXOjohqPJi8IUw/w640-h419/Bible%20with%20Pink%20Flowers.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><b>Remember the Reason for the Season</b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Keep Christ at the center of your celebrations and make sure to spend plenty of time in His word. When your focus is on the birth of Jesus, it’s easier to make choices that honor Him, including the way you care for your body.</div><br />By integrating these tips into your holiday season, you can enjoy the festivities without compromising your health or your faith. Remember, honoring your temple is not just about avoiding weight gain; it’s about living a life that glorifies God in every aspect, including your physical health. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">May your holiday season be filled with joy, love, and wellness as you celebrate the greatest gift of all – the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Come-Emmanuel-Liturgy-Worship-Epiphany/dp/1433587947?pd_rd_w=wSCxj&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95&pf_rd_r=HF1ASTMY7MKG214Z6P30&pd_rd_wg=Lwcft&pd_rd_r=af89afd4-cb13-42b6-93de-cbdc777bc04a&pd_rd_i=1433587947&linkCode=ll1&tag=thrive040-20&linkId=59df6524b0c77afbcac9bd98688e4e87&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2637" data-original-width="5000" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78K8S2kqBcd2BzST7GGgU8aCDRFHOTmj2MZo66IYOpockB-rPZXgI0D2w4SO2draCZd6rAVjH5w4ZvtFoUIHmYdLVyMnZlRQVB1nK0XzkdM61NANLQ4ooWIzxpd21ZbVwHW9nd9AoCUL3RAMs8Q_HJGeIS2Gso1NrWi2Q-BTC688W6kGD8ksWzRt5XPIG/w243-h128/Advent%20%232.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Deepen your walk with Christ this season.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Come-Emmanuel-Liturgy-Worship-Epiphany/dp/1433587947?pd_rd_w=wSCxj&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95&pf_rd_r=HF1ASTMY7MKG214Z6P30&pd_rd_wg=Lwcft&pd_rd_r=af89afd4-cb13-42b6-93de-cbdc777bc04a&pd_rd_i=1433587947&linkCode=ll1&tag=thrive040-20&linkId=59df6524b0c77afbcac9bd98688e4e87&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><span style="color: #45818e;">O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany</span></a></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-59378765778908317562021-05-15T00:00:00.008-06:002021-05-15T08:58:39.184-06:00Superfood Kitchen: How to Take Your Health to the Next Level (Acai Berry Cheesecake Recipe Included!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a3nwrXqDO7o/WKCgeELJzwI/AAAAAAAALDw/c2ehVgERo-EdySy7Kz2PXiou42YdbX5swCLcB/s1600/Superfood%2BKitchen%2BAcai%2BBerry%2BCheesecake.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a3nwrXqDO7o/WKCgeELJzwI/AAAAAAAALDw/c2ehVgERo-EdySy7Kz2PXiou42YdbX5swCLcB/s1600/Superfood%2BKitchen%2BAcai%2BBerry%2BCheesecake.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You eat an organic diet, exercise, drink plenty of water and get sufficient rest. But is it enough?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In our daily grind, we try to keep it healthy and real by watching what we eat, minimizing processed food, staying active and going to bed at a decent hour. Although it's a good start for maintaining general well-being, if we really want to thrive and lead a vibrant life — we need extra help.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is where superfoods come into play.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
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Dynamic and Nourishing</h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Julie Morris is a master of taking exceptionally nutrient-dense food and creating magic in the kitchen. As a bestselling author and natural foods chef, she’s put together a number of cookbooks, including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454918101/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1454918101&linkCode=as2&tag=thrive040-20&linkId=KHTUCLK6NB4FTKDJ" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">Superfood Kitchen: Cooking With Nature’s Most Amazing Foods</span></i></a>. Gorgeously photographed with stunning recipes, Julie has shattered the myth of bland health food. Carrot & Yacon Soup with Gojis, Butter Lettuce Salad with Creamy Sea Buckthorn Dressing, Black Bean—Hemp Protein Patties and Lucuma Ice Cream Cupcakes are just a few examples of Julie’s creativity in action.</div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">She also includes sections on understanding superfoods, the need for nutrient density, how (and why) we should create a functional food pantry and extensive background information on the ingredients she uses throughout the book — such as camu camu, hemp seed, maqui berry, sacha inchi and more. A resource guide at the end eliminates any guesswork about where to purchase supplies.</div>
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Deliciously Guilt-Free</h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the more eye-catching creations in Superfood Kitchen is a non-dairy, nutrient-packed cheesecake using ingredients like acai berries, lucuma fruit, raw cacao nibs, coconut oil and walnuts.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Acai berries are native to the Amazon rain forest and pack a serious nutritional punch. Brimming with <span style="text-align: left;">antioxidants, beneficial fatty acids, </span><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thrive040-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1454919477" style="border: none; margin: 0px; text-align: left;" width="1" /><span style="text-align: left;">iron, calcium, fiber and vitamin A, this dark purple fruit helps curb </span><span style="text-align: left;">arthritis, inflammation, obesity, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease and cancer. As an </span><span style="text-align: left;">added perk, the berries are low in sugar. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A Peruvian superfruit, lucuma is a good source of beta carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium and protein. With a taste reminiscent of caramel, the fruit is an outstanding sweetener — especially for diabetics since it ranks low on the glycemic scale. Lucuma has traditionally been used to support the skin and digestion, as well as cardiovascular health.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Containing a cornucopia of beneficial compounds, research has shown raw cacao nibs protect against heart disease, diabetes and inflammation — while also improving vision, mood and dental health.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Coconut oil is famous for its ability to strengthen the immune system, promote healthy brain </span><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thrive040-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1454905581" style="border: none; margin: 0px; text-align: left;" width="1" /><span style="text-align: left;">function, support a balanced thyroid gland, improve cardiovascular health and encourage a strong metabolism. Rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), coconut oil is easily digested and rapidly converted by the liver into energy, instead of stored as fat.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another brain and heart food, walnuts are a valuable source of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, calcium and magnesium. The nut demonstrates impressive diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All the above superfoods come together beautifully in the following recipe.</div>
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Acai Berry Cheesecake</h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Makes One 9-Inch Cheesecake</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Acai’s inherent richness is ideal for a decadent cheesecake. Loaded with antioxidants, it’s truly celebratory</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">1/1/2 cups (230g) raw cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours to soften, then drained</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1/3 cup (50ml) fresh lemon juice</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">2 tablespoons agave nectar</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1/2 cup (75ml) coconut oil, melted</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1/2 cup (75g) acai powder</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1 tablespoon lucuma powder</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">2/3 cup (100g) banana mash (2 or 3 bananas peeled and mashed with a fork)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1 tablespoon tahini</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1 cup (150g) (packed) soft Medjool dates (about 10 or 11), pitted</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">pinch sea salt</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">3 cups (450g) fresh blueberries, divided</li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To make the cheesecake, drain the soaked cashews and discard the water. In a food processor or blender, mix together the cashews with the lemon juice, agave nectar, and coconut oil. Blend until completely smooth. Add the acai, lucuma, banana mash, tahini, dates, salt, and 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) of blueberries. Blend again until smooth.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan, distribute the Cacao-Walnut Crust evenly and press down to form a compact flat layer. Pour the cheesecake filling on top of the crust. Cover, and place in the freezer for about an hour. Remove the chilled cake from the freezer and decorate the top with the remaining blueberries, pressing down slightly to make the berries “stick.” Re-cover and freeze for another 2-3 hours. When ready to serve, release the cake from the springform pan and defrost for about 3—4 minutes to soften. Store in the freezer when not in use; will keep frozen for a few months.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">1 cup (150g) cacao nibs, divided</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">2/3 cup (100g) raw walnuts</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">1 cup (150g) (packed) soft Medjool dates (about 10 or 11), pitted</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">3 tablespoons lucuma powder</li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Set aside 1/3 cup (50g) of the cacao nibs. Place remaining nibs, walnuts, dates, and lucuma powder in a food processor and grind until crumbly dough has formed. Check moisture level by pinching the dough to ensure it sticks—if not, blend in a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until the sticky texture is achieved. Transfer to a bowl and mix in remaining cacao nibs. Cover until needed.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reprinted with permission from Julie Morris’s Superfood Kitchen © 2015 by Julie Morris, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Photography by Julie Morris Superfood Kitchen</div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thrive040-20&language=en_US&l=li2&o=1&a=B07NF79D3H" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-32363033712331847752021-04-12T13:53:00.002-06:002021-04-12T13:53:59.837-06:003 Post-Pandemic Goals to Achieve<p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-06cca7bf-7fff-023f-1de2-7781d5c4f32a"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DEN3iLTTcFs/YHSk2NfnCEI/AAAAAAAANvc/HwltLNCoKnEAh1r3DmZxXybP6-U03uGMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5755/chris-lawton-rH810coWgTI-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3837" data-original-width="5755" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DEN3iLTTcFs/YHSk2NfnCEI/AAAAAAAANvc/HwltLNCoKnEAh1r3DmZxXybP6-U03uGMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/chris-lawton-rH810coWgTI-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed post)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With much time on our hands to reflect over the last year, we may have made many goals. Likewise, many of us had time to create some unhealthy habits as well. Here are 3 post-pandemic goals to consider.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lose the Quarantine 15</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just like the extra weight that most college students gain in their Freshman year, the world tended to gain about fifteen pounds over the course of the pandemic. With all the staying at home, the regular visits to the gym ceased. Plus, the extra snacks with binge-watching Netflix didn’t help most figures either. If you are one of those that could lose those extra pounds, </span><a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/search?updated-max=2021-04-08T18:45:00-06:00&max-results=1&start=1&by-date=false" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">here are some secrets<u>.</u></span></span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Address Addictions</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Under tremendous stress during the pandemic, many occasional habits become habitual. Whether it was drug use, smoking, or drinking, many have come out of the pandemic with addictions. To address addictions, the best advice is to find a support group led by an addiction specialist. After which, most suggest changes in lifestyle. One of the best examples is </span><a href="https://www.njsoberlivinghome.com/sober-living-programs/nj-sober-living-homes/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">sober living house nj</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Plan an Adventure</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After surviving a year of unprecedented challenges, it has changed the world for the better. The same can be said for you if you add a challenge to your life (a.k.a. adventure). By doing something new and all-consuming there are </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os2dRLDqEQs" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">three benefits</span></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> You could travel to a new place, go on a blind date, or learn a new sport. It could be lots of fun!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether you choose all or just one of the above, you will be well on your way to a great post-pandemic goal. Here’s to your success!</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p></span></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-84195910219414908632021-04-08T19:27:00.007-06:002021-04-09T08:52:01.512-06:00Natural Remedies to Help Maintain Youthful, Wrinkle-Free Skin<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0_lYJiSkOk/YG-lI3XHooI/AAAAAAAANvQ/na1hBtEECXklXcRSF5hLPThWv_k_BgQgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4961/alexandru-zdrobau--djRG1vB1pw-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3594" data-original-width="4961" height="464" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0_lYJiSkOk/YG-lI3XHooI/AAAAAAAANvQ/na1hBtEECXklXcRSF5hLPThWv_k_BgQgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h464/alexandru-zdrobau--djRG1vB1pw-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Contributed Post)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Ideally we want our skin complexion to remain effortlessly youthful and wrinkle free for as long as possible. There certainly is an abundance of creams on the market that play into this vulnerability. Be that as it may, many times the best remedies are those of the natural sort. By choosing natural options, we can avoid harsh chemicals and toxins. Continue reading for fresh and natural inspiration for skincare. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Facial Skin: The Power of Lemon </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">An ingredient that many of us already have at home are <a href="https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/13-benefits-lemon/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">lemons</span></a>. Due to its high Vitamin C content, lemons can boost the natural levels of collagen throughout your body. Collagen is particularly beneficial for the skin because it encourages skin repair and elasticity, which creates a more youthful appearance. Simply apply a small amount of lemon juice to your face. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and apply your usual moisturizer. Do this at least once a day to reap the benefits. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Aloe Vera</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Alternatively you could use aloe vera. Many beauty products on the market add aloe vera as it helps to create a more youthful complex. There is a good reason for this. The leaves of the aloe vera plant contain a gel which is abundant in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It also contains folic acid and choline which combined, works wonders at repairing skin problems and slowing down the <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/search?updated-max=2021-03-24T09:13:00-06:00&max-results=1&reverse-paginate=true" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">aging process</span></a>. To obtain the gel you need to cut off a segment nearest to the stem and scoop out the clear gel from inside the leaf. Apply to your face and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Repeat each day for at least a week. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Firming the Chest Area</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Instead of viewing <a href="https://www.theplasticsurgerychannel.com/breast/breast-implants/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">videos about breast implant surgery</span></a>, consider less invasive options. Natural alternatives to breast implant surgery are available that will help to tone your skin without a permanent surgical procedure. </span><span style="font-family: Raleway;">You can begin by incorporating some daily exercise into your daily routine. Push-ups are an excellent muscle toning exercise. The repeated movement will be effective at building your upper body and arm strength—and also will help to firm your chest area. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The types of food you eat can also make a difference. Fenugreek seeds naturally contain a high level of diosgenin, which is remarkably similar to the human hormone estrogen. It could be worth incorporating some of these seeds into your meals or taking a natural supplement containing this ingredient to see if this helps to increase voluptuousness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Another seed worth noting is <a href="https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/11-benefits-sesame-seeds/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">sesame seed</span></a>. It is naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants, and is also used in cosmetics, soaps, and medicines. Research from the Department of Biology at Kerbala University discovered that the consumption of sesame seeds over the course of 20 days had an effect on the voluptuousness of the chest area. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Reduce Cellulite</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Cellulite is a common issue among women and tends to grow worse as we age and the skin loses it's elasticity. Here are a few ways to minimize it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">A natural remedy made up of <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-proven-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">apple cider vinegar</span></a>,</span> water and some honey could help reduce this. Apple cider vinegar is naturally full of potassium, magnesium and calcium which can help reduce the presence of cellulite. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Combine one part apple cider vinegar with 2 parts water and then a spoonful of honey. Apply to the skin you would like to treat and leave for 30 minutes, then rinse off. Repeat daily for a month. If you see improvement, continue the routine to maintain smooth, cellulite-free skin. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-3333288201957965922021-04-08T18:45:00.004-06:002021-04-08T18:45:41.725-06:00Do You Have Back Pain? Here's How To Handle It<p><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSOAlUrzBaQ/YG-idjCykwI/AAAAAAAANvI/jk8h08XgRJMHDVNooirb9cu_JNJ3DWInwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5616/sharon-mccutcheon-_e_GZVswkHQ-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5616" data-original-width="3744" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSOAlUrzBaQ/YG-idjCykwI/AAAAAAAANvI/jk8h08XgRJMHDVNooirb9cu_JNJ3DWInwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/sharon-mccutcheon-_e_GZVswkHQ-unsplash.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you </span><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/037669_laughter_medicine_blood_sugar.html#ixzz2XWtfUgnr" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">recently developed pain</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in your back? If that’s the case, then it’s important not to panic. But it is important to make sure that you are handling it the right way. There are a few reasons why you might have developed pain in your back. Here's are a few.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is It Environmental?</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f238719c-7fff-31dc-6c72-b1b0d3ea4754"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you are waking up each day with pain in your back, then it’s possible that the problem is related to your environment. Specifically, we’re talking about your sleep environment and even more specifically, your bed. You might want to think about getting a new bed or a new mattress. A lot of people think that a bed is a one-size-fits all approach and this isn’t quite true. Some people will benefit from a firmer mattress because it will provide more support for their back. You could also think about opting for a memory foam cover for your mattress if it is too firm. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Long Term Injury</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s also possible that your back pain is due to </span><a href="https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/pain-management-chronic-back-pain" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">a long-term injury</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Believe it or not, it can take months or even years for the true impact of a serious injury to materialize. That’s why you should make sure that you do think about getting checked out even if there is no sign of pain after an injury. Be aware that if a long-term injury does cause pain later in life it could significantly impact your wellbeing. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">One of the most common back injuries is by lifting something heavy. That’s why you should always make sure that you are adopting the right technique when you’re moving things like furniture around you. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The Right Treatment </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a range of different treatment options that you can explore if you have back pain that won’t go away. You might want to consider basic forms of medication. Or, you can think about more advanced forms of treatment. Experts like </span><a href="https://kevinlucas.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Kevin Lucas</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> have recently been promoting new forms of treatment for chronic pain such as Infiniti Cell Research. They believe that this has the power to change peoples’ lives for the better and ensure that they no longer have to worry about long-term issues with pain. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Barks And Bites</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">There is one good thing about back pain. Usually, the pain is often far worse than it seems. What this means is that if you are in agony, it could just be that you have pulled a muscle. This can leave you bedridden for at least a few days before you eventually recover, even if you take the right medication. A dull recurring pain might be a little more worrying and should be checked by a doctor. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">All in all, by taking the right steps you can be assured that back pain won't become a major concern and impact your quality of life. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-52386859496159840122021-04-08T13:24:00.026-06:002021-04-08T13:46:50.018-06:00Weight Loss Trends Post Coronavirus<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-af44f926-7fff-1bd4-bd21-9a3b9fec6326" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XuglKmmC6R8/YG9W3F2qqfI/AAAAAAAANvA/BlPyeGc8Kp0Fd60qMvcPXo_6l5Us-p5_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s4608/logan-weaver-u76Gd0hP5w4-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XuglKmmC6R8/YG9W3F2qqfI/AAAAAAAANvA/BlPyeGc8Kp0Fd60qMvcPXo_6l5Us-p5_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/logan-weaver-u76Gd0hP5w4-unsplash.jpg" width="426" /></span></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Contributed Post) </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Coronavirus brought many different areas of our lives to a grinding halt in 2020. Those of us who worked outside of our homes were forced indoors—and had to give up our hobbies, our favorite sports, our social lives, and even sometimes, our relationships. It has been a difficult twelve months to say the least, but luckily we seem to be emerging out of the virus and into “normality” once more.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the period of March 2020-April 2021, many people have reported that their weight has changed. More time spent at home and less time outside having fun, which has </span><a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/050234_Paleo_diet_depression_weight_loss.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">resulted in weight gain</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for millions of people around the world. Now that society is re-emerging, it could be said that our confidence as a whole is at an all-time low.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Whether or not you have had trouble with your weight or confidence, you might be feeling the pressure to succumb to the post-coronavirus weight loss trends that are circulating around social media. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">In this post we will take a look at effective weight loss strategies, how to overcome insecurities, and how to promote kindness when emerging from lockdown and back out into the world.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ocSEek7Uc-k/YG9WBt4gBxI/AAAAAAAANu4/9BYirquCzIsqdpbTXsn-n89aKTi3cMlUACLcBGAsYHQ/s6000/bruno-nascimento-PHIgYUGQPvU-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ocSEek7Uc-k/YG9WBt4gBxI/AAAAAAAANu4/9BYirquCzIsqdpbTXsn-n89aKTi3cMlUACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/bruno-nascimento-PHIgYUGQPvU-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Why is there so much pressure for us to shed the “Quarantine 15”?</span></span></h2><div><span style="color: black; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you heard the phrase “Quarantine 15”? It refers to the idea that </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/worried-about-weight-gain-during-covid-19-physicians-say-youre-not-alone" style="font-family: Raleway; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">the average person put on 15 pounds during the coronavirus quarantine</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and now it’s time to shed those pounds. While weight gain can cause health problems over time, the amount of pressure we are under to lose weight is not proportional to the danger it poses. It seems our society is obsessed with losing weight, so why could this be?</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It seems that we are placing a lot of pressure on ourselves to be the best version of ourselves post-COVID-19. It’s not easy to emerge back into society, see friends and family, after such a long time away - we assume that others will be judging our bodies, and taking notice of whether we have lost, or gained, weight during our time in quarantine.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Unfortunately, diet culture profits heavily off this insecurity. Many influencers and other irresponsible sellers will pedal quick-fixes that don’t work, simply because they know that desperate buyers will do anything to lose weight fast. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">So what’s the solution to this weight loss pressure? Let’s take a look at the two sides of this: first, how to feel more confident, and second, how to lose weight safely and effectively.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">How can we all feel more body-confident in 2021?</span></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Let’s take a look at how to look and feel more body-confident in 2021. We all have bodies of different shapes and sizes, and all of us deserve to feel proud as we go down the street, meet with friends, go to events and return to work. </span></span></div><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Revamp your wardrobe to suit your shape</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have gained some weight over lockdown, it might be time to revamp your wardrobe. Wearing clothes that flatter your shape and suit your style is a great way to feel and look more confident in your own skin. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">You could contact a stylist to make sure you have the right idea, or simply take a friend with you for a second opinion. Having some fabulous new threads on your back that fit you properly can be game-changing for your confidence.</span></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Follow body-positive people on social media</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Social media is well known for making us feel insecure about our bodies. Celebrities and influencers can portray an image of perfection that most of us just can’t live up to, making it very difficult to have confidence in your own appearance.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One way to combat these feelings is to follow body-positive people on social media. Following plus-size models such as </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleygraham/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ashley Graham</span></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can make you feel fly in your curvy body, rather than feeling less-than while comparing yourself to someone slimmer.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Talk to yourself like a friend</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">One trick that many psychotherapists use to help their clients boost their self esteem is: talk to yourself like a friend. If your best friend came to you crying about their weight, what would you tell them? You’d probably tell them that they are beautiful no matter their size, and that they’re worth more than their appearance. You’d probably tell them you love them for them, not because of their jeans size...</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">… So, try telling yourself that! It’s easy to be your own worst critic when it comes to your body, but if you look at yourself like someone else you love very much, you’re bound to be kinder to yourself than you have been in the past.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WJqg44Qz6Pk/YG9VWqg8d3I/AAAAAAAANuw/muE9T8qO61IPdY-BH69LiFvHxTiYYlBJACLcBGAsYHQ/s4928/artur-rutkowski-GdTLaWamFHw-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WJqg44Qz6Pk/YG9VWqg8d3I/AAAAAAAANuw/muE9T8qO61IPdY-BH69LiFvHxTiYYlBJACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h424/artur-rutkowski-GdTLaWamFHw-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are there safe, effective ways to lose weight for summer?</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you do want to lose weight this summer after gaining some pounds during quarantine, we’ve got your back. Here are three safe, effective ways to lose weight this summertime.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-weight: normal;">Reduce your calories by just a few hundred per week</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people, when they begin their weight loss journey, do too much too fast. By shocking their bodies into a new regime or diet, they make themselves feel exhausted, and when they don’t see results, it is easy to give up and go back to old habits.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">While reducing your calories slowly won’t yield immediate results, it will help with long-term, sustainable weight loss. By cutting just 100 calories per day, or up to 1000 calories per week, you will barely notice the difference in your daily routine, but your body will. You’ll start seeing results within 6-8 weeks, and this change will actually be achievable and sustainable!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-weight: normal;">Do gentle daily exercise that you can maintain</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consistency is key when it comes to losing weight, and just like with food, too much exercise too soon will only exhaust your body. Especially if you are combining your exercise with cutting out some calories, you don’t want to burn out your body, or you’ll return to your old ways.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Instead, do gentle exercise every day that serves as part of your routine. You’ll stop dreading exercise, and start treating it like something you enjoy doing daily, like making your morning coffee or taking a shower.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This exercise could be jogging, walking,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> pilates, dancing, conditioning exercises such as squats, or playing a sport such as football or tennis. You should try to find an exercise that you genuinely enjoy, as this will make it easier to stay consistent even on days when you’re tired!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It is also important to give your body rest when it needs it. Make sure you aren’t pushing your body beyond its limits, as this increases the likelihood of becoming injured.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-weight: normal;">Speak to your doctor about medications</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you struggle to lose weight due to a condition or hormone issue, you should speak to your doctor about medications that can safely help you lose weight, such as </span><a href="https://www.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk/online-doctor/weight-loss/saxenda/" style="font-family: Raleway; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Saxenda</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Certain medications that are prescribed by professionals can aid weight loss without subjecting your body to chemicals or hormones that will damage it long term. Beware of “quick-fix” diet products - these won’t be recommended by doctors, and therefore shouldn’t be used. You should only take weight loss medications that are recommended by a medical professional.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Final Thoughts</span></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can be easy to succumb to pressure when everyone’s talking about weight loss. Whether or not you want to lose weight after quarantine, this blog will help you become more body confident, while giving you top tips on how to safely lose weight over time. Be proud of being you, no matter your body size!</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-91972296889201195372021-04-06T09:22:00.002-06:002021-04-06T09:24:53.085-06:00Is Too Much Fluoride Dangerous For You?<p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bIPagtE80I/YGx55-TvCtI/AAAAAAAANuc/eD8ND8EXo0cyo6eQ1F4PHf_KFtavol6MwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4898/joshua-hoehne-t7YBoz24E8U-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="4898" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bIPagtE80I/YGx55-TvCtI/AAAAAAAANuc/eD8ND8EXo0cyo6eQ1F4PHf_KFtavol6MwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/joshua-hoehne-t7YBoz24E8U-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beyond </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>heavy metals</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, there are quite a few minerals that are currently drawing attention from wellness experts. Fluoride is one that you might have seen pop up lately. It’s important to ask: is it all a fad or are there real risks to our health? Let’s take a look at how too much fluoride can impact your body and what you can do to prevent it.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0f490bd9-7fff-b532-f542-09d7f8b31876"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The impact of too much fluoride</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fluoride can be useful, in small amounts, in preventing tooth decay amongst all else. However, too much fluoride can lead to conditions known as </span><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/skeletal-fluorosis#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">dental and skeletal fluorosis</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This can lead to damage, pain, and increased elasticity in bones and teeth, making them more likely to experience fractures, as well as a decrease in general mobility. High fluoride levels have also been linked to thyroid problems, as well as depleting calcium in bone structures. But where does this exceed fluoride come from?</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is it in your water?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most tap water has fluoride added to it in an effort to prevent tooth decay in every household. However, natural fluoride levels can fluctuate, rising especially in warmer areas where water consumption is greater. Water filters are a popular means of cleaning drinking water at home but </span><a href="https://truthaboutfluoride.com/does-reverse-osmosis-remove-fluoride/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">does reverse osmosis remove fluoride</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">? The answer is that not all reverse osmosis filters can remove this mineral from your water, meaning that you need to see which ones have been tested for this mineral in particular, rather than just purchasing any that you see.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsMT92tXvds/YGx63ClHy3I/AAAAAAAANuk/WkQTE-VRzUwWBoacac_rAC3Yc9q__QdcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4000/yasuo-takeuchi-vwCBWU4wHhU-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsMT92tXvds/YGx63ClHy3I/AAAAAAAANuk/WkQTE-VRzUwWBoacac_rAC3Yc9q__QdcwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/yasuo-takeuchi-vwCBWU4wHhU-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Be mindful of dental treatments</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fluoride in toothpaste is all well and good. However, you should make sure that you don’t use more than a pea-size amount for children, and don’t use too much yourself. However, while fluoride can be safe for cleaning your teeth directly, swallowing fluoride from this toothpaste, even a little bit, results in getting more than your daily recommended amount. You should also be mindful of </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/fluoride-treatment" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">fluoride gel treatments</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that dentists tend to offer to prevent the risk of cavities. While they do indeed help decrease cavities, they also result in absorbing much more fluoride than you should get in a single day.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch out for pesticide use</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A lot of farms and vineyards use pesticides that contain fluoride, with cryolite being the most popular amongst them. As a result, products from these places, especially a lot of US wines, tend to have a much higher level of fluoride than others. For that reason, you should make sure that you choose wines that outright state they do not use any pesticides in their production. Choosing organic wines tend to be the easiest way to avoid choosing any that have any pesticides at all in them.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The concerns around fluoride are not easy to dismiss. While there is real concern about this mineral, you can be proactive and take the steps mentioned above to minimize exposure and reduce its health effects. </span></p></span></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-65133057497712450052021-04-05T10:39:00.010-06:002021-04-05T10:43:25.514-06:00Seeking an Effective Way to Lose Weight? CBD Oil Can Help<p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="427" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qbg3T2XbmkppQN0V1e4aatBrefCbGBhqd6pdhHWMqE-II1dkupnjKBAJQMRudrBRE5-oP2GUcnutRwiQ4HB7o6gIqG0QcLBjWLNr4lvxnxE0wKrxqqexuxnR4qV-l4fYXp2DNqUK=w640-h427" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="640" /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post)</span></p><p><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you have been trying to lose weight for some time now, but you have been struggling, there are many different ways that you can give yourself that boost that is required to start seeing the results you hope for. In this post, we will look at one method that has become very popular in recent years.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-09d98096-7fff-713a-2a0c-63e8c971591d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Cannabidiol, better known by its acronym CBD, is an entirely natural compound that is becoming increasingly popular worldwide for the treatment of many medical conditions from acne to anxiety, and also as a substance that can promote better health and wellbeing in general. One important use for CBD that is gaining traction in the natural health world is to assist in weight loss.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Why Weight Loss Is Important</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It’s a widely publicized fact that many of us are carrying far too much weight for our own good. In fact, recent figures from a Health Study for England suggest that around 36% of people in the country are overweight and 29% are obese – in other words, have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or over. Being overweight is not good for our health. Poor health outcomes such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease have all been proven to have a strong link to being overweight. So it’s not just a matter of looking good on the beach – losing weight can also save your life. But we all know that dieting and exercising can be hard. It’s no surprise, therefore, that people are always looking for anything that can help with weight loss.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">What Is CBD?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">You will no doubt have heard the term CBD used extensively over the media and even in health shops, but you may be unsure as to what the product is and how it can be used. In brief. CBD is short for cannabidiol and it is an ingredient in many products that is entirely natural. Sourced from hemp plants that are specially bred for human consumption, CBD is mainly extracted from the flowers and leaves of the plant which have been made into a paste. Hemp seeds are also crushed to form a paste and CBD is also extracted from this.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Can CBD Help You To Lose Weight?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a growing body of anecdotal evidence to suggest that CBD can assist with weight loss, and while there hasn’t yet been a great deal of research in this area, the theory behind how it works is backed up by science. There are other alternative products that you may want to consider, like CBG, and you can read about </span><a href="https://www.hempjubilation.com/cbg-oil-benefits" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">CBG benefits</span></span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the benefits of other cannabinoids online. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It was only relatively recently, in the 1990s, that scientists discovered the existence of the endocannabinoid system in the human body. The main purpose behind the endocannabinoid system is to help the body adjust to changes in its environment. The body has two forms of cannabinoid receptors, labeled as CB1 (those generally present in the brain and central nervous system) and CB2, which are present throughout the body. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s been discovered that in people with obesity or those who are severely </span><a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/p/w.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">overweight</span></span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, the CB1 receptors are found to be spread more widely than they should throughout the body. Early research suggests that there’s a link between obesity and the activation of these CB1 receptors.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">CBD products act indirectly as triggers to switch those receptors either on or off. And this has three overall effects in simple terms:</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">CBD can reduce appetite, which can assist with weight loss.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">CBD can help stabilize or lower insulin levels, which in turn encourages the body to burn fat rather than store it.</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">CBD can promote better metabolic health, which helps burn fat faster. </span></span></p></li></ul><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Does CBD Give You A High And Is It Addictive?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">When thinking of CBD (cannabidiol) products, many assume that they are the same as cannabis, particularly marijuana, which is a regulated substance that it is illegal to sell openly on the market. This is not the case. While both CBD and THC (or Tetrahydrocannabinol) are related, and both substances interact in a similar way with the endocannabinoid receptors in the user’s body, each creates very different effects.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Cannabis and related substances are derived from marijuana plants that contain high levels of THC. This is a psychoactive compound that gives the user a ‘high’ sensation. Cannabidiol, on the other hand, where it’s used to promote health and wellbeing, is derived from hemp plants. These are a type of cannabis plant, but concentrations of THC in them are less than 0.3%. CBD products, therefore, do not give the user the same kind of high, and because of this, they are preferred by many people who want the benefits cannabidiol can provide without the side effects. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">CBD is not addictive, and in some forms, has been judged efficacious and safe enough to be prescribed by medical professionals.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">What Should You Look For In CBD For Weight Loss?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s important to note that CBD is not a miracle drug that will make the pounds drop off by itself – it should also be combined with an appropriate change of diet and exercise regime. However, buying a high-quality, broad-spectrum CBD oil and using it in the recommended fashion, along with </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2018/12/30/7-ways-to-improve-your-life-in-2019/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">improving your overall lifestyle</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, can help with weight loss.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Other Benefits</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The full range of benefits offered by CBD has not yet been fully explored and evaluated. Nonetheless, there are already a host of conditions for which there is strong evidence to suggest that CBD can help. These include:</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Anxiety and depression;</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Nausea;</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Pain relief;</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Inflammation;</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Epilepsy and other forms of seizures;</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Migraines; and</span></span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Inflammatory bowel disease.</span></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">To conclude, losing weight can be incredibly difficult for a lot of people. If you have been following a healthy diet and exercise regime, but you need that extra push, CBD could be the thing for you. Of course, you need to continue eating healthy and exercising regularly to see results. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-48967600937876053102021-04-02T09:52:00.002-06:002021-04-02T09:54:48.160-06:00Health Issues That Aren't Just For The Elderly<p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-357a3a59-7fff-366c-1c22-3b8852e77f1c"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BaoFI3ST928/YGc4tamu3pI/AAAAAAAANuI/jpm-0aeG7uAe7t0kP85euxfSgiM4oG77gCLcBGAsYHQ/s6684/annie-spratt-Y77uRYcV9bw-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6684" data-original-width="4458" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BaoFI3ST928/YGc4tamu3pI/AAAAAAAANuI/jpm-0aeG7uAe7t0kP85euxfSgiM4oG77gCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/annie-spratt-Y77uRYcV9bw-unsplash.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post) </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are often prone to thinking that it is only the elderly who have to be concerned about certain </span><a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/2021/04/wellness-trends-to-try-this-year.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">health</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> conditions. While it's true that many health issues develop as we grow older, it is a mistake to think that just because we are young, we are invincible. In fact, making better health decisions in our youth will help to preserve good health into old age. Let’s have a look at a few of the health issues that we all need to be aware of at any age.</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Hearing Loss</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although you are more likely to experience hearing loss if you are elderly, it is nonetheless something that can happen to anyone at any age. If you are not careful with your hearing, you might find yourself needing to wear a hearing aid prematurely at a young age. Take care and limit exposure to loud noise and make it a priority to be aware of the many </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://advancedhearingofbrighton.com/blog/signs-that-you-have-hearing-loss" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">signs of hearing loss</span></a><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline;">.</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Poor Eyesight </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">We all need to take care of our eyesight, no matter what age you might be. If you don't, you may reach your later years and have poor eyesight. It's important to pay attention to any changes that you notice and visit an optometrist consistently every two years at the very least. If you do so, you are more likely to maintain good eyesight for the future.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kLwJXQdM5I/YGc45I8D7yI/AAAAAAAANuM/kws4Gvmaaa4J03s4u7KNk1ecya6082HpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4666/nick-karvounis-og_p3b9bJ7E-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3111" data-original-width="4666" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kLwJXQdM5I/YGc45I8D7yI/AAAAAAAANuM/kws4Gvmaaa4J03s4u7KNk1ecya6082HpwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/nick-karvounis-og_p3b9bJ7E-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Heart Health</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your heart is important at </span><a href="https://www.lifeline24.co.uk/medical-conditions/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">every stage</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in your life. While you are more likely to have cardiac events in your older years, if you don’t take heart health seriously, cardiovascular disease can strike at a young age. Make sure to watch your cholesterol, get plenty of cardiovascular exercise, and quality sleep. If you take these steps early, it will help to lay a healthy foundation for your heart now and in the future.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Mental Health</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Poor mental health is more common than most people think. A large swathe of the population will experience some sort of mental health issue at some point in their lives—whether it is depression, anxiety or something else entirely. You are never too young or old to start protecting your mental health. Focus on the positive and maintain your overall health. Try to reduce stress as much as possible too. </span><span style="font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an excellent habit to adopt as it increases endorphins that help to keep your mood bright. Moreover, keeping the body healthy will help to keep the mind healthy and vice versa.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">As you can see, there are several health concerns that you need to be aware of at any age, so it's important to make sure that you are aware of each area.</span></span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-80743645401595004612021-04-01T09:42:00.002-06:002021-04-01T09:42:41.066-06:00Wellness Trends To Try This Year<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V1xwDQT2lQs/YGXo-bEDISI/AAAAAAAANtM/r1hEXvBNlUM_AzMbwiYBVJBLNmyrzce1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5597/brooke-lark-AgD6OBNXF0Q-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5597" data-original-width="3694" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V1xwDQT2lQs/YGXo-bEDISI/AAAAAAAANtM/r1hEXvBNlUM_AzMbwiYBVJBLNmyrzce1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w422-h640/brooke-lark-AgD6OBNXF0Q-unsplash.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are new health and wellness trends emerging all the time, from milk alternatives to online classes. New ways to manage your mental and physical health are always popular, whether as part of a trend or on the advice of medical professionals. What trends are worth trying this year?</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-261fcebc-7fff-5949-b1e2-24c5538afef0"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flexitarian Diets</span><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A flexitarian is someone who eats a mix of vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian diets. While not a new trend, it is become more popular, partly due to the rise of veganism and more people taking the environmental impact of the meat, dairy, and fishing industries more seriously. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A flexitarian eats a mostly plant-based diet but will sometimes incorporate meat, fish, or dairy products. It allows people to make their own rules based on their own health and is a way to lower your carbon footprint without dropping anything from your diet. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eating flexitarian is simpler to do now as more big-name food brands expand their plant-based ranges.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 16pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 16pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sustainability</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sustainability has become more and more popular, with people looking at how greener living can help them to both improve their health and live a more eco-friendly life at the same time. For example, many people have chosen to swap to homemade or more natural cleaning products in their home, to reduce their own exposure to chemicals and the chemicals that get released into the environment. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A lot of sustainable choices in your home can improve the air quality, which is great for those who suffer from allergies. Encourage your place of work to improve the air quality there too, so you aren’t breathing in nasties in the office. Breathing stale air from the off A/C can lead to headaches, or in extreme cases, old offices can expose you to asbestos. If this has happened to you and you’ve become ill, look for </span><a href="https://www.nbalawfirm.com/library/louisiana-mesothelioma-attorneys.cfm" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">reliable mesothelioma attorneys</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most popular trends for this year that is only getting more popular is solution-focused hypnotherapy. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hypnotherapy focuses on what the client wants to achieve rather than on what the problem is that made them seek help in the first place. A combination of hypnotherapy and psychotherapy is a popular way for people to take on their problems and move on in a helpful way. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Online Fitness Classes</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Last year saw a many people head online to get in their workout. With continued lockdown measures, it seems likely that fitness instructors and personal trainers will stay online for most of 2021 and beyond. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heading onto YouTube for a pre-recorded workout is a good way to get your exercise every day at a time that works for you, and has been for a while. For 2021, it’s likely that we will see a big increase in live group fitness options. Peloton is going nowhere.</span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember that trends always come and go, and while it can be fun to try a new trend, you don’t have to ditch your tried and tested methods that work for you. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-15455759831802431292021-04-01T09:08:00.005-06:002021-04-01T09:39:21.080-06:00Simple Steps to Breaking Unhealthy Habits Once and For All<p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-fbcbb6ba-7fff-fe93-f43b-31458f6dfe83"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-cNztWWXc0/YGXe9zFZ5NI/AAAAAAAANtE/PQlSNvR6oxMa1WIBhlrJ49LXHv-F-pLdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3264/jamie-albright-AHF_ZktTL6Q-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-cNztWWXc0/YGXe9zFZ5NI/AAAAAAAANtE/PQlSNvR6oxMa1WIBhlrJ49LXHv-F-pLdgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/jamie-albright-AHF_ZktTL6Q-unsplash.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> </span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post) </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some habits are truly helpful. Exercising regularly, going to bed at a reasonable hour, and eating a healthy diet are examples of good habits that will have a positive impact on your life. However, there are some habits that are exceptionally negative and effect your health and wellbeing. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's crucial to break these unhealthy habits as soon as possible. You will be amazed at how your life is transformed once you do. Read on to find out how to quit the habits that are bad for you. And while changing unhealthy habits can be challenging, it will ultimately add to your quality of life.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 20pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask for Help</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first thing to remember when you want to quit an unhealthy habit is that most of the time, you won’t be able to do it alone. For example, a habit that is actually an addiction, something like alcohol or illegal (or even prescription) drugs, will certainly need expert help. This is why checking into </span><a href="https://thebanyans.com.au/conditions/addiction/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">rehab for addiction</span></span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the best option for you. You’ll be in the hands of experts who can offer the right kind of medical and professional assistance to rid you of your addiction. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Other habits may not need expert help, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still benefit from finding support. That might be a friend or family member, or it could be strangers on an internet forum. Who the help comes from is less important than asking for it. Trying to quit a habit by yourself is simply making things harder than they need to be. </span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Timing</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s easy to say that a habit or addiction needs to be eliminated right away, but the timing is important. If you try to rush the process or quit before you’re completely ready, you are at much greater risk of falling back into your habits and addiction even when you thought you had left it all behind.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The key is understanding when you are personally ready. Your friends and loved ones might try to help you, and that’s admirable – it shows you are loved – but you have to be prepared to accept that help. Once you are ready, you can take the next step but never rush into anything, or it could so easily all be undone again. </span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive Rewards</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One way to help yourself when it comes to breaking bad habits is to give yourself positive rewards. Note the word ‘positive’. It’s easy for people to give themselves negative rewards without realizing they have done so, which can be detrimental to the overall effort. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An example of a negative reward would be takeout or a chocolate bar when you’re trying to quit unhealthy food and eat better by</span><a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/049734_sugar_addiction_food_additives.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">reducing the amount of sugar you eat</span></span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. A week of eating well is great, but rewarding yourself with the very thing you’ve been trying to avoid is a terrible idea. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure your rewards are positive so that you can work towards your goals much more easily without concern. </span></p><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-78362072886571604472021-03-31T10:14:00.010-06:002021-03-31T10:25:38.497-06:00Are Cranberries The Ultimate Superfoood?<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-7V-DxjOHE/YGSfmSs3vsI/AAAAAAAANs0/GTXbD61PfDUSKt8LW4OSyf3iE1FZKDCYACLcBGAsYHQ/s4000/yulia-khlebnikova--iHrODwZG70-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2667" data-original-width="4000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-7V-DxjOHE/YGSfmSs3vsI/AAAAAAAANs0/GTXbD61PfDUSKt8LW4OSyf3iE1FZKDCYACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/yulia-khlebnikova--iHrODwZG70-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>(Contributed Post)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Most people are familiar with cranberries as a side to their Thanksgiving dinner, but did you know that they are an incredible superfood? If you only enjoy them once a year, you should consider adding more of them to your diet because they have so many amazing health benefits. Here are a few of their amazing health benefits: </span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d110ecd1-7fff-4f61-3a75-0f2a139f1dee"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">They’re Packed With Nutrition</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h1><p style="text-align: left;">Cranberries are packed full of nutrition, so they’re a great food to add to your diet. They have lots of vitamins and they are packed full of antioxidants. It’s so important to include more <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/2014/02/purple-potatoes-pack-mega-antioxidants.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;">antioxidant-rich foods</span></a> in your diet because they reverse the damage caused by oxidation and remove free radicals from the body. When you increase the levels of antioxidants in your diet, you drastically reduce the chances of developing serious health problems like cancer or heart disease later in life. </p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UTI Prevention</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most women will suffer from a UTI (urinary tract infection) at some point. Your doctor will offer you antibiotics, but cranberries are a natural way to heal the infection. There are many excellent </span><a href="https://www.ural-australia.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">UTI pain relief</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> products that use cranberry. Consuming cranberry on a regular basis will help prevent UTIs in the future. </span></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reduce The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ve already seen how the antioxidants in cranberries can help prevent cardiovascular disease. But that is only one of the ways that they are able to<span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20030324/cranberry-juice-fights-heart-disease" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">improve heart health</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Studies show that regularly eating cranberries can increase levels of good cholesterol and reduce your BMI. People that suffer from blood pressure issues can also benefit from eating cranberries. </span></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slow Cancer Progression</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tests on cancer cells using cranberries showed </span><a href="https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/support/symptoms-and-side-effects/cancer-nutrition-services/nutrition-resources/cranberries-tart-and-tasty-treats" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">very promising results</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The studies found that compounds in cranberries can slow the growth of cancer cells and, in some cases, trigger their death. Cranberries are also known to reduce inflammation in the body, which is a contributor to cancer. Eating cranberries on a regular basis may reduce your chances of developing cancer and might slow the progression of the disease in those who have already been diagnosed. </span></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Improve Oral Health</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Managing your oral health is important. Beyond brushing and flossing, your diet also plays a significant role in oral health. As luck would have it, cranberries are </span><a href="https://www.dentalhealth.org/news/cranberries-and-blueberries-why-certain-fruit-extracts-could-provide-the-key-to-fighting-tooth-decay" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">one of the best things you can eat</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> if you want to protect your oral health. Studies show that compounds in cranberries can stop bacteria from binding to the teeth, which prevents decay and cavities. </span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many foods today that are regarded as superfoods, but few have the same incredible benefits of cranberries. </span></p></span></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-22309932974294775912021-03-31T09:51:00.002-06:002021-03-31T09:52:46.098-06:00How Depression and Anxiety Can Impact Your Health<p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-cc718565-7fff-c62d-4dfb-bce790280808"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1AQPZI7AEMQ/YGSVExBs7MI/AAAAAAAANso/wxWlXTHz2d40wp8HkSbGMTAXmsR5Xj5OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5665/guillaume-de-germain-Z_br8TOcCpE-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3782" data-original-width="5665" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1AQPZI7AEMQ/YGSVExBs7MI/AAAAAAAANso/wxWlXTHz2d40wp8HkSbGMTAXmsR5Xj5OQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h428/guillaume-de-germain-Z_br8TOcCpE-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Contributed Post)</span></span></span><div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(14, 16, 26); font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8dbbb607-7fff-0108-f18f-e9c944240506"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It's easy to believe that mental health problems are solely confined to your mind. When you suffer from depression or anxiety, you experience a range of thoughts and feelings. This can impact your physical health in a variety of ways. Below are several bodily systems that can be affected by the state of your mind.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Digestive System</span></span></h2><div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your digestive system is very strongly linked to your mental health. For example, when experiencing anxiety, your stomach flutters. Depression can cause digestive upset as well. Oftentimes, </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(14, 16, 26); font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;">those</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> suffering from anxiety and/or depression experience digestive issues like constipation. </span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The reason for this is that when you are tense, your digestive system doesn't work properly. You may find yourself in a vicious cycle of taking </span><a href="https://www.coloxyl.com.au/products/coloxyl-with-senna/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">laxatives for constipation</span></span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> every day. If your diet isn't the issue, there's a high chance your constipation could be linked to stress and other mental health problems. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Cardiovascular Health</span></span></h2><div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If there's one organ in your body that you don't want to disrupt, it's the heart. Unfortunately, there's a strong link between your mental health and heart health. In short, when your mental health is struggling, so will your heart. Your resting heart rate will increase so that your heart has to work harder to keep blood pumping. This can put you at risk of </span><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/043393_hibiscus_herbal_tea_cardiovascular_health.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">cardiovascular disease</span></span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, which may lead to a heart attack. </span></span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moreover. those with depression or anxiety will often have extremely high blood pressure readings, further increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Respiratory System</span></span></h2><div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That's right, your mental health can also impact your respiratory system. When you're anxious, you you begin to breath rapidly, which leads to </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="https://www.webmd.com/lung/lung-hyperventilation-what-to-do" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">hyperventilating</span></a>.</span></span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This can trigger lightheadedness and the possibility of fainting. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Furthermore, people with mental health issues often find it hard to breathe properly. </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(14, 16, 26); color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;">When we are unable to release tension, </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">breathe becomes shallow and tight. It's important to learn methods for easing mental tension and relaxing the body, like deep </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(14, 16, 26); font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;">breathing and stretching. </span></span></p></span><span><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can see, </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(14, 16, 26); font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;">mental</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> health is important on a variety of levels. If you want to enjoy physical health, you need to tend to your inner mental state. </span></span><span><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-77161474011666715872021-03-30T12:50:00.004-06:002021-03-30T12:54:40.823-06:00Simple Ways To Boost the Well-Being of an Elderly Relative<p><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sqFcofVE6gc/YGNe5sfl7tI/AAAAAAAANsc/8siGwxoCJlMz4qEwl8ZEopOMWA4VgDNWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4923/paolo-bendandi-s8Wrjl8-AeY-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3227" data-original-width="4923" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sqFcofVE6gc/YGNe5sfl7tI/AAAAAAAANsc/8siGwxoCJlMz4qEwl8ZEopOMWA4VgDNWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/paolo-bendandi-s8Wrjl8-AeY-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The population in the United States of America is rapidly getting older and experts predict the number of US citizens over the age of 65 will have </span><a href="https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/program-retirement-policy/projects/data-warehouse/what-future-holds/us-population-aging" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">doubled by 2040</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. As the population ages, there will be an ever-increasing need for care and support. Many of us will have a period in our lives where we care for our elderly relatives. The wellbeing of the elderly can be affected by disability, loneliness, and deteriorating health. Here are some simple ways that you can help boost the well-being of an elderly friend. </span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2a60bf08-7fff-783a-867c-929922a4c593" style="font-family: Raleway;"><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Listen To Them </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An </span><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/egms/docs/2012/SylviaBeales.pdf" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">expert group formed by the UN</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">reported that elderly people often feel disempowered because they are not listened to. Taking time to speak to your relative will help you understand their needs and it will make them feel valued and loved. Often when we visit the elderly our thoughts can turn to practical concerns such as fetching groceries and changing bed covers. However, taking some time during any visit to stop and chat will allow your relationship to strengthen and it will help you to get a better sense of any worries or concerns they may have. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take Them Outside </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Time in nature reduces the likelihood of an elderly person developing </span><u><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74828-w"><span style="color: #b45f06;">mental health disorders</span></a></u></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74828-w"> </a></span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">which can lead to more </span><a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/043030_Parkinsons_disease_depression_risk_factors.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">serious conditions developing</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Time in nature can provide a huge boost to their overall well-being. The elderly can often become confined as the outside environment may be difficult to navigate unsupported. Taking time to sit out in a garden or to take a gentle stroll through a park may allow them to enjoy nature at a leisurely pace. Simple activities such as potting plants may also give them motivation and a sense of purpose. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Provide Care</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If an elderly relative needs regular assistance, you should discuss their care options with them. Some forms of care are more expensive than others and you should consider what the financial implications of any option might be. For instance, if you are on the </span><a href="https://www.freedomcaremo.com/post/poverty-line-in-missouri" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">poverty line in MO</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> then the Medicaid-funded CDS program may be of benefit. The scheme allows the care recipient to choose who cares for them (this can be a relative or friend) and is paid for the support they deliver. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Accessibility</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As your relative ages then they may need to adapt their surroundings to suit their needs. Accessibility is often thought of regarding mobility but access to services, social activities and entertainment are just as vital. For instance, your friend may enjoy going to a weekly club like a swimming class. If they can no longer drive or take public transport this club will become inaccessible. Offering a lift to and from the class opens up this opportunity for them. Adjusting the television settings is another example of a simple change that can help the elderly access things they enjoy. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, remember that your elderly relative is an adult and therefore has a right to autonomy wherever possible. Try to include them in any decisions that may affect their life and consider their emotions when addressing any issues. </span></p></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-91324831311618631382021-03-30T10:57:00.004-06:002021-03-30T10:58:57.327-06:00Aging Parents: 5 Common Age-Related Health Issues and Their Solutions<p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kG8L4u08pCw/YGNXUrst_hI/AAAAAAAANsU/qqnLegLCNc0vBdrWGWaEvnN2kXr-30x7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/cristian-newman-CeZypKDceQc-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kG8L4u08pCw/YGNXUrst_hI/AAAAAAAANsU/qqnLegLCNc0vBdrWGWaEvnN2kXr-30x7gCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/cristian-newman-CeZypKDceQc-unsplash.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Contributed Post)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">As we age, the telltale signs begin to appear: snowy hair, extending crinkles, noticeable laugh lines, and the need for reading glasses. Advanced years also can lead to health issues that may not be as obvious as wrinkles and grey hair. Factors like the environment, genetics, and life choices affect how we age. Here are some areas to consider and suggestions for how to minimize their impact as the years roll by.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-11b05589-7fff-0569-8a3c-46285ecebff4"><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Common Health Issues in Seniors</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The development of technology has assisted people in extending their lifespan. And as an effect, age-related illnesses have turned out to be more noticeable in the elderly. It is then essential to comprehend the most prevalent health problems affecting the old and identify how to solve them.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Arthritis</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As stated by the</span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/arthritis.htm" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, nearly fifty percent of all grownups have arthritis. Arthritis is among the common grounds for disability. It can result in a great deal of agony which can impact the value of life. Osteoarthritis is prevalent among the elderly.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Besides, osteoarthritis causes bone weakness which can cause falls amongst older people. Falls can be inevitable, and arthritis has no medicine. Patients are given medications like pain relievers and corticosteroids to alleviate the symptoms and delay arthritis advancement. Additionally, nursing homes must put in place measures to reduce falls in older adults. Get the assistance of</span><a href="https://www.thefllawfirm.com/florida-nursing-home-negligence-and-elder-abuse-lawyers.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">reliable nursing home abuse attorneys</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> if you see some unexplainable bruises and injuries.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Diabetes</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seniors are likely to develop diabetes. As stated by the</span><a href="https://www.diabetes.org/resources/statistics/statistics-about-diabetes" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">American Diabetes Association</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, over 25% of the adults in the U.S. have prediabetes. Type-2 diabetes is becoming a concern, and a substantial number of people are medically diagnosed with it every time. This health problem needs a lot of personal care, which might be problematic for the elderly. To avoid diabetes, older people should exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight and eat healthily.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Cognitive Decline</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Forgetfulness can be expected in old age, but developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is not. Cognitive health concentrates on the ability of an individual to learn, think and recall. The most widespread mental health problem facing the elderly today is dementia. It is, then, vital to identify the early symptoms of these cognitive issues because early detection and intervention could be the solution to slow the development.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Hypertension</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Otherwise known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a common issue among the elderly. High blood pressure can sometimes go unnoticed, and the one time it becomes visible is when it rises to a treacherously high level. Symptoms of hypertension include severe headaches, irregular heartbeats, anxiety, and chest pains.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">People with hypertension are at a greater danger of developing issues like strokes, heart attacks, vascular dementia, and heart failure. Older people must have their blood pressure checked at least once every year.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Respiratory diseases</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Conditions such as (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, tuberculosis, and asthma can worsen with old age. However, there are medications available that can help you to breathe with ease.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Conclusion</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To achieve</span><a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/search?updated-max=2021-03-24T09:13:00-06:00&max-results=1&start=2&by-date=false" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">healthy aging</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, you need to make intelligent decisions, start a healthy diet plan, and exercise. You can avoid many age-related illnesses if you take the necessary supplements, maintain good hygiene, manage stress, and get plenty of rest.</span></span></p><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-83699330156348161422021-03-29T14:51:00.009-06:002021-03-29T15:14:48.087-06:00Recovering from an injury? Here are my top tips<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dwxUAtjFC9E/YGI7hVIDZfI/AAAAAAAANsM/X4qayu4eXhsPCCKi1HN_QyWnRd8XV6V6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2316/harlie-raethel-ouyjDk-KdfY-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dwxUAtjFC9E/YGI7hVIDZfI/AAAAAAAANsM/X4qayu4eXhsPCCKi1HN_QyWnRd8XV6V6gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h400/harlie-raethel-ouyjDk-KdfY-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Contributed Post)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Recovering from an injury can be a long and difficult process. It can be physically painful, but can also have an impact on your mental state, career and employment prospects, and relationships.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: large;">What to do when you have an injury</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It is important to know the root of injury and pain. We need to look at the big picture as to what triggered the injury. The good news is there are steps you can take to heal fully. Once you know what caused the injury, you can assess your options and regain your health.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: large;">Steps to take if you have a reoccurring injury</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><b>Heal yourself, before healing the injury.</b> It's important to heal the underlying causes of an injury. Many times injuries are caused by micro injuries that grow worse over time. This is why most injuries do not fully heal but are become chronic. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><b>Include cardiovascular activities in your exercise regime<span style="color: #444444;">.</span></b> Your workout can make a tremendous impact on recovery. Your body <a href="https://www.self.com/story/best-activities-for-active-recovery-day" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">needs aerobic activity and non-impact exercise to recover</span></a>. The increased oxygen intake and use of the muscles will help you to heal faster. Of course, we need to begin slowly and gently so that we do not aggravate the injury. This is where a physical therapist is helpful by recommending the appropriate level of exercise.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to handle a serious injury</span></b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you have a serious injury, you may feel unable to function or you may feel down and discouraged. To overcome this, it is important to focus on the positive and move forward. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><b><span>Talk to a medical professional</span></b>. Depending on the type of injury you have, you may need additional help to recover. If you have an acute injury, such as a broken ankle, you will need immediate medical attention. Your doctor will assess your injury and decide the best treatment for you. Even if you are not an urgent case, you may still need a quick chat with a doctor so they can start to provide you with the right advice and treatment. This is particularly important if you are planning to use a <a href="https://www.derricklawfirm.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">personal injury law firm</span></a> if your injury was caused by someone else or happened at work. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: large;">Long-term effects </span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">An injury can damage your body's ability to carry out its normal daily functions, and may prevent you from returning to full physical activity for a while. This can have an effect on your outlook, and can also restrict your range of activities—including sports and leisure. It's essential to seek the support of a professional, as early and <a href="https://www.physio-pedia.com/Rehabilitation_in_Sport" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">rapid treatment and rehabilitation of the injury</span></a> are crucial to getting back to the very best of health, fitness, and mental well-being as quickly as possible. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-71350511264517032212021-03-25T09:22:00.004-06:002021-03-25T09:36:21.845-06:00Struggling To Feel Well, No Matter What You Do? Try These 3 Simple Steps<p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcHK8piLjYo/YFynM2XkL3I/AAAAAAAANsE/MAXlWcpjuEsuojcs2aK5cJXYsZfTB0hdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3200/ashley-batz-betmVWGYcLY-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="3200" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcHK8piLjYo/YFynM2XkL3I/AAAAAAAANsE/MAXlWcpjuEsuojcs2aK5cJXYsZfTB0hdgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/ashley-batz-betmVWGYcLY-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p>(Contributed Post)</span><div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Raleway;">When it comes to </span><a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/049430_winter_blues_dietary_fat_carbohydrates.html" style="font-family: Raleway;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">wellness</span></a><span style="font-family: Raleway;">, it’s important to realize that it is a journey, not a destination. Not even wellness coaches, personal trainers, nutritionists or celebrities “arrive” at wellness — it is a constant search, a continuing journey towards finding the best lifestyle. </span></div><div><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">For many people, the search for wellness is truly frustrating — to the point where many have given up trying to feel or be well. There are many fads, misleading diets, intense exercise regimes or quick-fix plans that promise better things for a person, and rarely deliver on that promise.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">In this post, we will take a look at how you can truly feel better by exploring holistic, realistic ways of moving towards wellness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Let’s get started!</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Slowly alter your toxic habits</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you are searching for ways to make changes to your lifestyle, radical choices is not a sustainable solution. While taking it slowly can be frustrating, gradually shifting your toxic habits is the best in the long run.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Whether these toxic habits deal with your relationships, your food and diet intake, your exercise or perhaps your social life, it is important to alter them slowly. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">For example, if you are trying to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-eating-tips" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">reduce the intake of processed foods</span></a> in your diet, you can start by eliminating just one snack or limiting your calories by 100-200 per week, and build upon it slowly. That way, you will be less likely to snap and binge on the foods you’re eliminating.</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Don’t make changes alone</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Making big life changes by yourself can be very challenging. If you feel weak and want to return to your old habits, it is easier to revert back to old ways if you don’t have any support in your wellness journey.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">That’s why it is important to involve others in your life in this process. While it can be difficult to be vulnerable in front of others, </span><a href="https://www.kristenblakewellness.com/kbcode" style="font-family: Raleway;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">a group wellness program</span></a><span style="font-family: Raleway;"> or therapy appointment can help you open up with a support network around you.</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Forgive yourself for past mistakes</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">One of the areas that often inhibits positive change is remaining in an old mindset, or having ongoing regret over past actions. While it is totally understandable to feel down about past mistakes, staying angry with yourself will only prevent you from changing those behaviors. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">That’s why forgiving yourself for past mistakes is so important. While it is not easy, through self reflection, positive habits and mutual support with friends, family and colleagues, you can gradually move towards wellness through self forgiveness.</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Final Thoughts</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you are struggling to feel well no matter what you do, it’s time to try a different approach. Remember: wellness is not something that is ever fully achieved. Instead, it is a lifelong journey, one that is well worth the effort!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">What have you had success with on your wellness journey? Share your thoughts in the comment section.</span></p><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-31047588884587673592021-03-25T08:54:00.005-06:002021-03-25T09:37:58.202-06:00How Being More Expressive Leads To a Happier Life<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2unDlfJLyo/YFygmI7dHXI/AAAAAAAANr8/Y2yXKbb6DLY5_aOQ7N7H4qoqiXOpfxdmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/stan-b-F7m0W7QLP1s-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2unDlfJLyo/YFygmI7dHXI/AAAAAAAANr8/Y2yXKbb6DLY5_aOQ7N7H4qoqiXOpfxdmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/stan-b-F7m0W7QLP1s-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Contributed Post)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">One of the secrets to living a happy and fulfilling life is to be more expressive. And a number of studies prove it. For example, did you know that <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/smile-it-could-make-you-happier/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">smiling makes you happier</span></a>? There’s plenty of science and research around happiness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Whereas repressing your feelings and bottling up negative emotions can lead to the opposite. Not being able to express yourself will make you feel like you cannot be yourself. It makes it difficult for you to express your emotions and it feels like you have no opportunities to be the “real” you.</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Being more expressive with your life choices</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">A reliable approach to living a happier life is to become more expressive with your lifestyle choices. Spontaneity, participating in activities that bring happiness, and not caring what other people think are all excellent ways to be more expressive.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">This can come from almost anything. It could be the jewelry you choose to wear, the fashion choices you make, the way you speak, or even the hobbies that you love. Whether it’s looking for the best body jewelry <a href="https://www.urbanbodyjewelry.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">for any style</span></a> or finding new friends that enjoy the same hobbies as you do, it’s important to encourage the things that you find fun and enjoyable in life. This helps you become more expressive and unique and ultimately makes you a happier person.</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Radiating positivity builds a happy atmosphere around you</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It’s common for <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/2015/09/25-habits-of-people-who-are-happy.html?m=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">happy people</span></a> to radiate the same positivity and infect others with their joy. Typically, happy people have an uncanny power to lift the spirits of the those around them. Whether it’s doing something to make you laugh, giving thoughtful gifts, or just finding the right words to encourage you, their infectious personalities make you smile.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">These expressive and joyous people are great to be around because they have so much positive energy–enough to share with everyone! This is a great example of how positive and expressive people tend to live happier and more fulfilled lives.</span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><b>Overcoming negativity with a positive approach to life</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Psychologists have suggested that negativity tends to seep into every area of life. For example, a gloomy person might hide their emotions, and this can cause their interactions with people to be negative. This could also lead to actions that are harmful, or they might always interpret situations with a negative approach.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">By being more expressive, true to your emotions, and overall more positive, you’ll find yourself embracing a life full of possibilities that helps you move beyond any negative experiences that you’ve encountered in the past.</span></p><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-71752580592144750442021-03-24T09:13:00.010-06:002021-03-24T09:17:38.372-06:00 It's A Pain In The Neck! 10 Causes and Treatments<p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUU-iyl4tsk/YFtSktbyOdI/AAAAAAAANrw/j7DWDnhe0h4GojuXfSCBD1wrZTsc0WgowCLcBGAsYHQ/s4272/erik-mclean--sSfBuwoXxI-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUU-iyl4tsk/YFtSktbyOdI/AAAAAAAANrw/j7DWDnhe0h4GojuXfSCBD1wrZTsc0WgowCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/erik-mclean--sSfBuwoXxI-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Guest Post)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It is estimated that neck pain is one of the most frequent complaints, alongside headache, knee pain, and lower back pain. Almost one-third of the adult American population report experiencing neck discomfort on an annual basis. Most people are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of waking up with a stiff neck from time to time. Yet, the discomfort doesn’t materialize itself in soreness only. Neck pain can be debilitating as it interferes with many of our day-to-day activities. It affects driving, working, and even interacting with other people. Worryingly, half of the adults who experience neck issues can develop some form of chronic pain. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">This takes us to one important question, namely: where does neck pain come from? The majority of individuals can pinpoint the cause of their discomfort to a muscular or mobility mishap. Those who frequent gyms are familiar with neck pain when they exercise the muscles in the neck and shoulder areas, for instance. The soreness will disappear once the muscles have healed completely. The second case of neck pain is linked to making a “wrong movement”. It’s typically a sudden move, such as cranking your head violently to one side. The neck area requires rest to recover. The reason why most people can identify these two common causes for neck pain is that they can witness the pain settle in as it happens. To be in control of your pain, you need to understand where it comes from. That’s precisely where it can be helpful to learn more about some of the most common causes of neck pain. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#1. Mitochondrial myopathy</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The mitochondria are the energy factory inside your cells. They produce the energy the cell requires to carry out its functions and survive. Simply put, <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/2021/03/how-to-create-boundless-energy-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">mitochondria break down glucose into fuel </span></a>(adenosine triphosphate or ATP) through chemical reactions. Mitochondrial diseases target the production of energy at a cellular level. When the defective mitochondria lead to muscular problems, doctors talk about mitochondrial myopathy. These could come in a variety of shapes and levels. No all myopathies lead to debilitating results. Yet, they all cause weaknesses in the muscle tissues. People with mild defect mitochondria can experience weaknesses in some specific muscle areas, such as the legs, the arms, or the neck. You will also struggle to maintain a fitness routine as myopathies contribute to physical exertion. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#2. Curved spine</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Scoliosis is one of the most common conditions that tend to develop among children and growing teenagers. However, it can also be found in adults as the result of long-term degenerative conditions. To put it simply, there is more than one type of scoliosis. It occurs when a portion of the spine curves sideways. Individuals can develop scoliosis at different levels along the spine; it is important to <a href="https://scoliosisinstitute.com/lumbar-scoliosis/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">learn more</span></a> about the condition. When scoliosis is prominent, you can spot uneven shoulders, waist, and hips with a naked eye. However, individuals who develop only mild cases may not be able to see any physical manifestation of scoliosis. This can happen because your body tries to compensate for the spinal curve. As a result, you can experience back or neck pain even though the curvature isn’t apparent in the mirror. A professional can help diagnose and treat the condition. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#3. Chronic stress</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Whether it’s the pressure at work or being stuck in a complex situation in your day-to-day life, long-lasting stress has physical consequences. Chronic stress takes its toll on the body and can lead to severe muscle tension and rigidity. Unfortunately, chronic stress is a permanent sensation that can last for several days, weeks, or even months. This makes it hard in the long-term to realize that you are suffering from stress. Tenses muscle neck can’t relax, which leads to sharp pain and limited mobility. There isn’t much of a solution for it, unfortunately. Muscle tensions will remain a problem for as long as you fail to acknowledge the underlying mental health issues. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#4. Sleeping posture</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Waking up with a sore neck is wrongly blamed on a bad mattress. In reality, it’s not uncommon for individuals to buy high-quality bedding solutions and still experience neck pain in the morning. The issue has a lot to do with the way you sleep. Indeed there are <a href="https://www.leesa.com/blogs/mattress-and-sleep/how-to-pick-the-right-pillow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">different sleeping postures</span></a>, which need specific pillow shapes and support. Sleeping with the wrong pillow for your posture could contribute to pain and stiffness. So it’s important to select the right support whether you are a back, side, or stomach sleeper. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#5. Screen height</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you’ve seized the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic, you might want to reconsider your home office arrangement. Indeed, a lot of Americans have created an improvised workstation at home, working from the bed or the sofa. It’s important to keep the screen at eye level to avoid unnecessary neck pain. You can’t safely work on a screen for long working hours with your neck bent forward. Unfortunately, when you are focused on work, you may not notice that the position is uncomfortable. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#6. Inflammation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Nobody likes to talk about joint pain as the inflammatory condition tends to be associated with old age. However, lack of hydration and an unhealthy diet can contribute to the early onset of joint pain. Thankfully, more often than not, the condition is reversible and manageable in its early stages with simple lifestyle changes. As the neck is made up of vertebrae separated by discs, the movements are controlled by a system of muscles and tendons that surround the spine. The joints, aka the connective tissues between the muscle and the spine, are the first to show signs of tear and wear if your diet lacks antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and water. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#7. Disc degeneration </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The disks between the vertebrae act as shock absorbers. As we age, the discs can become thinner and more fragile as part of a natural degenerative process. While the process is not a fatality, it is a frequent occurrence. Minor injuries are some of the most common causes of degeneration. Over time, injuries contribute to the wear and tear of discs, which lose their shock-absorbing properties. Treatment varies, ranging from medication, non-surgical treatments, and even operations depending on the situation. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#8. Uncoordinated vocal cords</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Doctors talk about laryngeal muscle tension disorders to describe a situation in which a patient experiences vocal problems and sometimes combined with breathing problems. Indeed, speaking requires the coordination of many muscles inside your neck. When these muscles lose coordination or contract inappropriately, this can lead to a variety of consequences. It can affect your voice, causing a hoarse sound as you speak. In extreme cases, a patient can also lose their voice completely. As the problem is muscular, it also leads to neck pain and neck fatigue. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#9. Swollen thyroid glands</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The thyroid glands can become painful after you’ve suffered an infection. However, the reaction can occur several weeks after the infection, which can make it tricky for individuals to self-diagnose. Typically, you will notice some swelling in the area above where your collar bones meet. However, in some cases, the swelling isn’t apparent so you can’t locate the source of the pain. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">#10. Food poisoning</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Every year, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/food-poisoning-causes" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">48 million American's</span></a> experience food poisoning. More often than not, people recover without medical treatment. Typically, you would experience nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. However, extreme cases can also cause neck stiffness and respiratory distress. If you experience these symptoms, you need to seek medical assistance immediately. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Your neck pain can be triggered from a variety of causes. Since it is a common complaint, it's important to uncover the root cause. Acting rapidly can ensure the issue is corrected early on to prevent chronic pain from developing. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-28894159904857899992021-03-23T09:05:00.003-06:002021-03-23T09:11:19.345-06:00Healthy Aging: Top Habits to Adopt Now<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TGPydZkQFO0/YFn_axHeyHI/AAAAAAAANro/xCNmTIqrHtM4lq9vfd98SXuaJmvQ92dIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4928/elisha-terada-LOAqoMw1vow-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TGPydZkQFO0/YFn_axHeyHI/AAAAAAAANro/xCNmTIqrHtM4lq9vfd98SXuaJmvQ92dIQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h424/elisha-terada-LOAqoMw1vow-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">(Guest Post)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">As you age, you may notice a few health issues crop up here and there. It could be something as simple as not being as active, or it could be more serious issues or illnesses that have developed later in life. Regardless of your age, whether you're 24 or 85, it's critical to take care of your body. Here are several areas to keep watch over.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Heart</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The most common causes of heart failure include obesity, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and consuming junk food. While a drink once in a while is fine, and the occasional pizza isn't going to hurt you, you should be cautious about what you put into your body to protect your <a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/037543_maqui_berry_cancer_heart_health.html#ixzz2XWquLql8" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">heart</span></a>. Also, make sure you exercise regularly to keep your heart strong.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Ears</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It's completely normal for your hearing to deteriorate as you get older. However, ear problems may have a significant impact on your hearing as you get older. Have your hearing checked on a regular basis to keep your ears in good shape, whether it's for something as simple as tinnitus treatment or something more serious like <a href="https://davisaudiology.com/blog/4-signs-you-have-hearing-loss" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">hearing loss</span></a>. Speak to your GP if you’re worried about any aspect of your hearing.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Eyes</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">As people age, it's not unusual to lose some vision. However, how you treat your eyes earlier in life can have an impact later in life. Wearing glasses has become much more acceptable in recent years, and even if your eyes have never had any problems, it's important to visit an optician on a regular basis to have your vision checked. </span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Mind</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Dementia is often hereditary and cannot be prevented. Trauma to the head can also cause dementia. Poor mental health, on the other hand, can be a significant factor later in life. It's inevitable that life is going to be difficult at times, so you should take steps to protect your mental health. Take time for yourself, and resolve stressful situations as quickly as possible.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Teeth </span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Finally, it's not unusual to see elderly people with missing teeth. However, with today's medicine and oral hygiene studies, tooth loss is entirely avoidable. Brush and <span><a href="https://www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb/oral-health/why-oral-b/why-floss/how-to-use-dental-floss" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">floss your teeth</span></a> </span>every day, and avoid sugary foods to keep your teeth healthy. Visiting the dentist twice a year will also help you maintain your best smile.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">There are, of course, many other aspects to watch for as you age, but addressing these common problem areas will help to lay a solid foundation of health. </span></span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-dce6654e-7fff-4bf8-c2f9-130bd968e6bc"></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></p><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-26759120842619581742021-03-18T11:17:00.016-06:002021-03-18T11:35:18.624-06:00The 8 Secrets Happy and Fulfilled Women Practice Everyday<p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpzQlMGBzpI/YFOJphjJxZI/AAAAAAAANrQ/L7ZEpY-i-wUwlY7MkMW3Vgn8OJRwJUW4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2592/haley-phelps-S-llxYh3GzI-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpzQlMGBzpI/YFOJphjJxZI/AAAAAAAANrQ/L7ZEpY-i-wUwlY7MkMW3Vgn8OJRwJUW4wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/haley-phelps-S-llxYh3GzI-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Finding stability and happiness is one of the many challenges we face as modern women. Oftentimes, there are more stressors today for women as there are growth opportunities. If we are not worried about career and family, then there's a good chance we are concerned about our other relationships or feel a sense of low self-esteem. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The result can be a life where women do not believe in their ability or worth. In these modern times, it requires strength and strong character to seize what life has to offer. If we are not careful, <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/why-is-depression-more-common-in-women-1067040" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">life can be an exhausting and soul-sapping affair</span></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">But it doesn't have to be this way. We can take active steps to find happiness and serenity in our chaotic world. Here's how. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Avoid Negativity</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Negativity destroys dreams, plain and simple. If you want to live a full and joyful life, avoid negativity at all costs. Begin by acknowledging that there is room for improvement and growth if we are committed to actively pursuing it. Many times this requires that we limit our time around negative people. If friends or family members are consistently voicing their negativity, it may be time to sever the relationship if they are unwilling to change. As Hans F. Hansen said, <span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 15px;">“People inspire you, or they drain you – pick them wisely.” </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">The Power of Forgiveness</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Truly forgiving another is <span>a</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> <a href="https://wallstreetinsanity.com/6-ways-forgiveness-leads-to-a-happier-you/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">powerful practice</span></a></span>. While not an easy task by any means, true forgiveness will help you to move forward and live your best life. Be patient and know that healing can take time before you feel whole again. One way to explore forgiveness is to write a letter to the person you feel has harmed you. Include all your thoughts and feelings about the situation. Sign it. Then tear up the letter. Abraham Lincoln used this method throughout his life—and it worked. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">You can also establish new networks of like-minded people for support and a sense of community. Reading inspiring books, magazines, and articles is helpful too. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Set Realistic Goals</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Consider if the frustrations you are experiencing in life might be the result of unrealistic goals. Examine your strengths and weaknesses, then create a manageable plan for achieving your dreams and aspirations. </span><span style="font-family: Raleway;">As you do this, work with short-term achievable goals and then progress to more complex actions. The short-term goals will help you stay on track and keep you motivated. Don't forget to take the time to enjoy your success milestones with small rewards. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Ask for Help</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Sometimes it is difficult to juggle career, family, and personal life in our modern, busy lives. This is why it's important to ask for help. When we are overloaded with responsibilities, it is difficult for us to manage our projects and goals with efficiency and grace. Consider hiring an assistant to help with scheduling, email, and other work-related responsibilities. A personal assistant can also ease the stress of house management. If hiring someone is beyond your budget, connect with friends and other mothers in your community to share childcare, meal prep, and shopping. It will help everyone to reduce their household workload and overall stress. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Take Time for Yourself</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">A little pampering and self-care can go a long way in helping you to feel a renewed sense of enthusiasm. When you wear your favorite dress, <span><a href="https://www.hair.com/french-bob.html" style="color: #b45f06;" target="_blank">easily style a French bob</a>, and carefully apply your make up, </span>you are able to be in touch with your femininity and soften your outlook. This is one method of self-care.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Alternately, we can simply take time for ourselves, curl up with a good book or meet a dear friend for coffee. Spending time in nature is another way we can care for ourselves. These small investments in your well-being can be life-changing, helping you to have a bright and positive outlook. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Gratitude</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">It is well-known that comparison is the destroyer of happiness. Instead of envying the seemingly charmed life of a close friend or colleague, recognize your own value and all the blessings in your life. A gratitude journal is a terrific place to start. Take time each day to acknowledge the good in your life, whether it's a bright, sunny morning or that your husband brought you a steaming cup of coffee. Notice the little things and, before long, you will have transformed your outlook. The more gratitude you have and express, the more happiness you will experience. Don't wait to begin this simple practice! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Challenge Yourself</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Today’s world is competitive and offers a wealth of opportunities for those willing to take the initiative. Side hustles are generating six-figure incomes. </span><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Home businesses are exploding. </span><span style="font-family: Raleway;">And successful start-ups are now a common reality for many. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">With the Internet it is easier now more than ever to start a new business, learn a new trade, or increase knowledge in your area of expertise. Online courses are widely available from a range of universities and institutions, and many times are offered free or for a very low cost. Have a look at <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="https://www.coursera.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Coursera</span></a> </span>or <a href="https://www.edx.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">EdX</span></a> for courses from highly-regarded institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">Learn to Love Exercise </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you are ready to feel beautiful, strong, and energetic, exercise is crucial. Being active will not only help you stay fit and alert, but it will also keep <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/2015/01/-natural-news-manage-stress-emotions-optimal-health.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">stress</span></a> at bay and help you to live longer. It also can help you to develop social networks at the gym, while hiking, or when you're out and about on a walk. Exercise also keeps your weight within a healthy range and reduces your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">In closing, it's important to recognize that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilled life. By taking action with these suggestions, you can lower stress while increasing joy, happiness, and health. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Do you have ideas for how to lead a joyful life? Share your thoughts under the <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/p/blog-page_1.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Words to Live By</span></a> tab.</span></p><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-479277457094539082021-03-17T10:38:00.010-06:002021-03-17T10:58:56.724-06:00Soothing Extreme Anxiety: 4 Effective Techniques <p><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXg69wY6vi4/YFIv9XRMekI/AAAAAAAANrI/jrPOeIyHBQ0cBd8yP4y3DP1by-5GrDZhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5523/ian-rX12B5uX7QM-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5523" data-original-width="3682" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXg69wY6vi4/YFIv9XRMekI/AAAAAAAANrI/jrPOeIyHBQ0cBd8yP4y3DP1by-5GrDZhgCLcBGAsYHQ/w427-h640/ian-rX12B5uX7QM-unsplash.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br /><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coping with an anxiety disorder is no easy feat. And these disorders are on the rise with approximately 30% of all US adults experiencing some form of it, including: panic disorder, phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and social anxiety. While anxiety can be helpful in certain situations, if we are experiencing it on a constant basis it can become debilitating. Here are a few approaches that can help to ease anxiety so you can cultivate a happier, more serene life. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-81e2ced7-7fff-568e-f351-dc73de498eca"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pharmaceuticals or Herbal Support</span><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pharmaceuticals can help us to control or reduce symptoms related to an anxiety disorder. But they often take time to reach peak effectiveness. If the idea of using pharmaceuticals makes you uncomfortable, you may want to consider herbal support instead. Today, cannabis is exceedingly popular for promoting relaxation. If a full strength product is not appealing to you, providers like </span><a href="https://baysmokes.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">baysmokes.com</span></a><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> offer lower strength alternatives. It's important to note that any form of pharmaceutical or herbal support is more effective when used in a combination with other treatments, including the following:</span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When we incorporate CBT into our lives, it is the way to retrain our brain to think and feel better despite external situations. CBT addresses the thoughts and behavior patterns at the root of anxiety. Rather than eliminating the symptoms, it focuses on treating the underlying cause. For example, if someone is experiencing negative thoughts about a certain situation, they can retrain their brain to think more positively and control their reactions to the situation. CBT is incredibly effective and there are many resources online to get you started like </span><a href="https://moodgym.com.au/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moodgym.com</span></a><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure Therapy </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With exposure therapy, a person is exposed to the same physical sensations that they would experience during a panic attack or anxiety attack in a controlled environment. The idea behind it is that by repeating things that may cause anxiety, the triggers will lose their power. This therapy is effective over time as we gradually learn not to be overwhelmed by the stimulus associated with a panic or anxiety attack. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)</span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A combination of acupuncture, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Emotional Freedom Technique is based on tapping specific meridian points while also repeating a phrase to ease anxiety, such as:</span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Even though I am experiencing [the symptom] I deeply and completely accept myself. </i></span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">EFT has helped individuals with PTSD and many other psychological disorders. The meridian points are tapped in this order: </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Side of the hand</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Top of the head</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eyebrows</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Side of the eyes </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Under the eye</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Under the nose</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chin</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Collarbone</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Under the arm</span></p></li></ul><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While the technique is still in its infancy and requires more research, it has proven to be effective for those who struggle with anxiety. You can learn more and receive a free guidebook at </span><a href="https://eftinternational.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">eftinternational.org</span></a><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We may feel anxiety is preventing us from being <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/2021/03/heres-how-to-boost-your-confidence-with.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">confident and self-assured</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(180, 95, 6);"> </span></span></span><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and </span></span><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;">living life fully, </span><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">but it is important to keep in mind that a wide-variety of people from a range of backgrounds experience anxiety and panic disorders. It is extremely common, so you are in good company. Thankfully there are many tools and techniques that are available which can help you to heal. It will take a bit of time but the eventual peace of mind is priceless. </span></p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-20974066124518483072021-03-11T08:53:00.003-07:002021-03-11T09:22:14.972-07:00Easy Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home Life<p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/@wwwynand?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=credit" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3655" data-original-width="5482" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59_TnGSiWog/YEo74hWYTtI/AAAAAAAANq8/LvR2I_QP8porwfTo6jpNRNNTARyghnemgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/wynand-van-poortvliet-_jmagbo2dnk-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If <a href="http://www.thrive-living.net/2019/02/conscious-death-sacred-service-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">the environment</span></a> is a concern and you would like to take positive steps to protect it, your home is a an excellent place to start. Many times we waste energy and adopt habits that are not particularly eco-friendly, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Have a look at the tips below for ideas on how to create a greener, healthier home for you and your family. </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Use Natural Cleaning Products</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">The cleaning products we use should be our first consideration. It’s common to rely on chemical-laden cleaning products that are damaging to the environment. Instead, we can use eco-friendly cleaners that will keep us healthy along with the environment. Think: baking soda, vinegar, natural soaps.</span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Make the Most of Solar</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you want to make a big impact, you could think about shifting the source of the energy you use at home to a greener and more sustainable option. For many, this will mean using solar energy. Innovative companies like <a href="http://choosesolar.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">choosesolar.com</span></a> can provide you with more information about making the switch to solar and moving towards green energy sources for you home. </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Use a Programmable Thermostat</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Using a programmable thermostat will not only save you money in energy costs, it will help to make your home more eco-friendly by giving you greater control over the temperature in your house. This is important because when you have precise control over the temperature, you can reduce energy use while maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Skip the Dryer</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">If you’re someone who often relies on the dryer to dry clothes, towels, and bed sheets, you may want to reconsider this practice. You can save a significant amount of energy by skipping the heat dryer and air dry your laundry instead. Invest in a sturdy drying rack and place it near a heater vent or fireplace. A fan can also help to shorten drying time. Wear and tear on your clothing will also be reduced. Air drying your clothing is a small, yet sustainable change that will help to make your home life greener. </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Repair, Reuse, Recycle</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">Instead of throwing away an item, consider repairing or reusing it. In our throw away culture, repairing appliances, electronics, furniture, and clothing will go a long way in reducing our waste. Investing in quality products that will last is also important. Steer clear of shoddy, poorly made items that will only last a season or two. If an item is beyond repair, recycling it is the next best option. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">By adopting these simple habits, we can create a more eco-friendly approach to life and keep our homes clean and green. What steps have you taken in your home to live a sustainable life? Please share your ideas in the <a href="https://www.thrive-living.net/p/green-living_29.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Sustainability</span></a> comment tab. </span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-3586685727090847412021-03-10T09:16:00.029-07:002021-03-10T12:36:06.307-07:00Here's How to Boost Your Confidence with a Happy and Healthy Smile <p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrybCtzpsKM/YEjnzNRNEMI/AAAAAAAANq0/Cr41P4gE84AeT8VVs3nOA2d8EHMTG8tOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2976/lesly-juarez-1AhGNGKuhR0-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="2976" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrybCtzpsKM/YEjnzNRNEMI/AAAAAAAANq0/Cr41P4gE84AeT8VVs3nOA2d8EHMTG8tOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/lesly-juarez-1AhGNGKuhR0-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Raleway;">In today’s world where perfection is the ideal, you can experience self-consciousness when you believe your appearance falls short of the latest beauty trends. While we should never alter our appearance simply to conform to societal expectations, we should strive to improve our well-being. And the condition of our smile can be a reflection of our overall physical and mental health. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2ca48b97-7fff-17f9-f946-7839958c7404"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2ca48b97-7fff-17f9-f946-7839958c7404" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; white-space: normal;"><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If your teeth are misaligned, discolored or have cavities, you may feel self-conscious and unsure. It can lead to low self-confidence and more. Often, we don’t realize we are suffering from low self-esteem caused by the health of our teeth—but it's a reality for many. </span><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It may be time to consider your dental health. If you have missing teeth, you can</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.alignerco.ca/" style="color: black; font-family: Raleway; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">fix your tooth gap</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;"> </span>with a replacement tooth or use aligners to straighten crooked teeth. <span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><p style="color: black; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><h3 style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is Your Smile Causing Low Self-Esteem?</span></span></h3><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;">Subtle behaviors and habits may indicate that poor dental health is triggering low self-esteem. Do you find yourself avoiding mirrors or reflections? Would you rather not speak during meetings? When in public, do you cover your mouth while speaking or feel uncomfortable expressing yourself?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are a few indicators of low self-esteem. Happily, this doesn't have to be a life-long condition. It's easy to improve your dental health and, in turn, improve your confidence. You will be able to </span><a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/037669_laughter_medicine_blood_sugar.html#ixzz2XWtfUgnr" style="font-family: Raleway; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">laugh and smile</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> more freely, which helps to boost your health and outlook.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;">How to Improve Your Smile</span></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once you realize your smile is causing low self-esteem, you can take action to correct the issue. It's important to seek medical intervention. Locate an experienced dentist who will examine the condition of your teeth and craft a treatment plan. It might take time to see results, but the effort will be worth it in the long run with a </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5449896/#:~:text=Dis%2Dsatisfaction%20with%20dental%20appearance,thus%2C%20affecting%20their%20self%20esteem." style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">beautiful smile</span></a></span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and improved confidence.</span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;">Make Dental Care a Priority</span></b></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most people don’t consider dental care a priority, which can cause significant issues over time. If you have restored a healthy smile, it's important to maintain it. Make sure to have regular dental appointments to keep your teeth healthy, strong, and disease-free. We need consistent professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar and to keep bacterial growth under control. </span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Raleway;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, learn how to keep your teeth healthy by brushing and flossing twice each day. Avoid sugary foods and minimize starchy foods. Sugar encourages the </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/gum-disease-health#:~:text=boost%20overall%20health.-,Boosts%20Your%20Self%2Desteem%20and%20Confidence,image%2C%20and%20self%2Desteem." style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">growth of bacteria</span></span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in your mouth, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Lastly, drink plenty of water and brush your teeth before heading off to bed as most bacterial growth happens while sleeping. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650468754883908280.post-24655526579980044722021-03-09T11:19:00.005-07:002021-06-01T01:17:43.144-06:00How to Create Boundless Energy and Health by Loving Your Mitochondria <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KssCh7XQdNo/YEe7DHRby6I/AAAAAAAANqk/kuc-J5ttRz8vJzHP18rGW-zVOCqGWoXkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1981/riccardo-annandale-7e2pe9wjL9M-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1981" height="513" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KssCh7XQdNo/YEe7DHRby6I/AAAAAAAANqk/kuc-J5ttRz8vJzHP18rGW-zVOCqGWoXkgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h513/riccardo-annandale-7e2pe9wjL9M-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the last few years or so, mitochondrial health has been a wildly popular topic in health circles. Many have heard about mitochondria but don't really know what they are or why they are important. One of their main functions is to produce energy on a cellular level. In other words, mitochondria are our cell’s powerhouse. They produce cellular energy, which is known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate). As luck would have it, keeping our mitochondria in top shape is fairly straightforward. Here are a few tips to get you started.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-3d75a3a9-7fff-0e52-9f94-8f22dbc1aea0"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Nutrients </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a wide variety of nutrients that can help keep our mitochondrial functioning at optimum levels. Magnesium is one common supplement that is essential to produce energy. When we stressed, our magnesium stores are impacted. You can also incorporate additional enzymes like </span><a href="https://resetiv.com/blogs/news/what-is-nad" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NAD</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">+</span>, which reacts with oxygen in the mitochondria to give your energy a boost. Also consider B vitamins, selenium and Vitamin E. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Awareness of External Influences</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We live in an age where our external environment can greatly impact our health. Cellular damage is something that we cannot see, but we can minimize. External influences, such as chemicals in the environment and alcohol, can cause mitochondria damage. However, the oxidative damage of these influences cause can be curbed by consuming antioxidants. This will also protect and provide essential nutrients for your mitochondria. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Incorporate More Protein Into Your Diet </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's important to have a diet rich in protein because amino acids such as </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/glutathione-benefits" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">glutathione</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> work to protect the mitochondria. When you incorporate more protein into your diet, especially complete protein with the complete spectrum of amino acids, you will feel more energetic. Many people believe that </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://legionathletics.com/the-truth-about-protein-absorption-how-often-you-should-eat-protein-to-build-muscle/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">the body cannot utilize more than 30 grams of protein i</span></a>n an hour</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, but this has actually been debunked. If you feel you could use an energy boost, be sure to increase your protein intake through foods like fish and eggs. For vegans, there are a wide variety of protein sources that contain essential amino acids, such as quinoa, legumes, and nuts. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Practice Detoxification </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since mitochondria are sensitive to toxins, detoxification is crucial for optimal function. Consider doing a juice detox every spring to keep your mitochondria humming and happy. Reducing inflammation, supporting gut health, and exercise all play an important role in mitochondrial health as well. <a href="http://www.thrive-living.net/2015/01/-natural-news-manage-stress-emotions-optimal-health.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Calming stress in your life</span></a> is also essential. By adopting these few simple steps, you can enjoy vibrant health and boundless energy now and in the future. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KLjgBLwH3Wc" width="560"></iframe></span></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0