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It's Not Only OK to Take Self Care Days, It's Vital
We've all had those weeks where work seems never-ending, or things have just been a bit too much to handle. Some people may find the idea of taking time for themselves to be impossible with their weekly schedule, but even just putting one afternoon or evening aside to recharge can help to ease the stress and chaos of everyday life.
By Anna Pembrey8 years ago in Longevity
What the Doctors Didn't Tell Me About Weight Loss Surgery
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery was not an easy one. It took years for me to make the final decision, and with it came a lot of research. Many people believe weight loss surgery to be “the easy way” and that couldn’t be farthest from the truth. It has been more work than any other diet plan I ever tried, however, it is the one with the best results. I will say, this isn’t the right choice for everyone, however, it was for me, and I will never regret it.
By Vanessa Cherron Riser8 years ago in Longevity
My First Fitness Blog!
My new fitness journey began in May. Before that, I had not really paid much attention to my exercise and eating habits. Not only was I in school and working part time, but my energy levels left me feeling drained after doing the simplest tasks. I could barely get through my homework without crashing, let alone go for a long walk after being on campus all day. And when I worked, it was even worse. As for my eating habits, I mostly just wasn't counting my calories and I allowed myself too many unhealthy options through out the week rather than limiting it to one day a week.
By Lizzie Bee8 years ago in Longevity
Must Have Clean Eating Cookbooks
When I was around 15 years old, I used to read Oxygen Magazine. For those not in the know, Oxygen is a female bodybuilder's magazine — and yes, I really do enjoy following female bodybuilders and learning how they max out their muscle gains.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Longevity
The Answer to Being Stress-Free
I have a lot of trauma in my past and I was tired of living in "fight or flight" mode. Thing was... even after I received counseling and medication and help, my BODY was still in "fight or flight" mode whenever I was stressed. I didn't realize this was a thing until now and I had to make sure everyone knew!! Especially since I know how many people are struggling in our world with being in this mode.
By Beth Gibbons8 years ago in Longevity
How to Use Meditation to Treat Anxiety and Stress. Top Story - September 2017.
Meditation can seem daunting to those who are unfamiliar with the practice, and often people believe that there is no way they can possibly clear their mind for long enough to achieve any benefit. We often visualise meditation as the Buddhist monks sitting with their hands upturned on their crossed legs, chanting 'Um' repeatedly. Of course, this image is correct for some methods of meditation practice, but this is not the image you should associate with meditating.
By Anna Pembrey8 years ago in Longevity
Weathering Childhood Surgery
Hearing that your child needs surgery, for whatever reason, is a scary venture for any parent. It doesn’t matter if it’s emergency surgery for the first time, or the 10th time and scheduled in advance, you’re going to stress heavily. Having surgery can create a scattered mindset that will slow your ability to process information and limit the amount you can process.
By Nicole Blomerus8 years ago in Longevity
Alzheimer's
I will start writing for this site with a subject that many will worry about. This is losing their memory, losing their mobility, or losing their coordination. I have been caring for people with various disabilities and conditions for a number of years but for the last four years I have been caring for people with varying degrees and types of Alzheimer’s.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Longevity
Discovery of a Seizure Disorder
No one ever wants to be sick, to have issues. I was used to taking medication for different reasons my entire life. But starting my college years, I never thought this would be such a tiring process. Five years of testing and doctor's visits to try to resolve this issue.
By Heather Cotter8 years ago in Longevity
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
When you have a parent with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (aka F.A.P.) you have a 50/50 chance of also getting this APC gene mutation. Hepatoblastoma is a related childhood liver cancer that also has a risk of being passed on to your children. If you're EXTREMELY lucky (or blessed, depending on your beliefs) none of your children will have the mutation, but unfortunately for my fraternal twin Heather and I, we "received" these mutations. Heather was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma when it was too late. Even though she had weight-loss and in pictures I could see her chest bones and the nurse told our mom her distended stomach was because she was constipated when really....she had cancer. At 2 1/2 years old (1994) my twin died of cancer. Because no one thought anything of it....She had no chance. I lost my best friend forever.
By Tiffany Probus8 years ago in Longevity
