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Love the body you're in with recipes, fitness, meditation, and everything needed to live a long and happy life.
It Only Takes a Moment
In 1995, located somewhere in a bitter, wintry town in Illinois, a young couple and their 9 year old son were about to have their second child. Following a standard C- section procedure, their seemingly healthy baby girl was delivered on November 21st at 9:30 am. After what seemed like an eternity of silence, she finally busted into an uncontrollable cry while being cleaned off and examined by the pediatrician. As if by instinct, her mother spoke words of love and compassion; resulting in the infant going silent, looking in the direction of a very familiar voice. Just like all newborns, she had a hole in her heart; one of the doctors announced to the parents his desire to crack open their baby's chest to fix the hole. Utterly horrified, her father kicked him out of the room, looking at his new baby worried about her health. Now, at the time, what they didn't realize is that approximately 75% of the hearts of babies heal themselves on their own, while the other 25% live on with the hole, exchanging blood between the two chambers of their hearts; often never experiencing any health complications. And so, with their baby girl, they brought her home on Thanksgiving day and celebrated the creation of a new life!
By emily green8 years ago in Longevity
Tattoos: Difficult Healing for Sensitive Skin
As a person who has been getting tattoos for over nine years now, I have learned to work with the skin type that I have, which happens to be VERY sensitive. More often than not, after getting a tattoo, I experience difficult healing, something that was once daunting is now regimen for my at home after-tattoo care.
By Mona Lucid8 years ago in Longevity
Why I Don’t Hate My Fat Self
So let me start by saying that I am the girl, woman, and child in these photos. I am now a strong woman but at one time I was weak and childlike. I am 37 years old and I just decided to have gastric bypass surgery. I am writing this to be brutally honest about a choice of gastric bypass or sleeve surgery. So I have been heavy for as long as I can remember and I have been lying to myself for my whole life. In high school I was made fun of and picked on because in the 90s being fat wasn’t popular, it was one of the worst things in my mind anyone could do. It was hard because if you were a size 16 or over your choice of clothes were few and far between. So I always wore jeans that strangled my ankles and long T-shirts.
By Chrystal Isselbacher8 years ago in Longevity
Zero Drop, Zero Problem
Typically, runners are told that they need a number of things to fix their injuries and make running more enjoyable. Whether that's a stability/neutral shoe, or an orthotic. Doctors, trainers and ill-informed running specialty stores will give loads of information to get you in what they believe is the "correction" your feet need. Then minimalist running came along. The hype first started in 2011 when Christopher McDougall's book, "Born to Run" hit the shelves. McDougall ventured into the Copper Canyons of Mexico and found the Tarahumara Indians, an indigenous tribe, that runs hundreds of miles, through the desert, hunting. All while barefoot or with some type of old tire strapped to their feet.
By Madeleine Westman8 years ago in Longevity
Secrets to a Youthful, Hourglass Shape!
My Secret To A Youthful, Hour Glass Shape I had my 4th baby in Oct 2016 and within a week, by strictly following the tips below, I had my small waist back. It was then that people seriously began asking me what my secret was, and how I managed to get my body back so quickly and effortlessly.
By Abby Ayoola8 years ago in Longevity
The Journey to Healthy
My Struggle With My Weight Growing up, I was always an active, healthy child. I would play out around the pond, climb trees, walk to the local shop by myself, and go watch my granddad fish, then run around like the mad head I am. That all changed when I was around 7-years-old.
By Lauren Everall8 years ago in Longevity
Get the Skinny on CoolSculpting
Sculpting your body can be a challenge. You can eat right and faithfully go to the gym, but that pesky fat may still hang on. Many people are choosing CoolSculpting to help them to eliminate resistant fat that won't respond to their efforts. If you have trouble spots, such as your abdomen, your thighs, or your upper arms, this exciting treatment alternative could be the answer for you. You don't have to worry about anesthesia or surgery. There is no recovery or downtime. It is a non-invasive option that can help you to get rid of that annoying fat once and for all.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Longevity
Sports That Do Damage to Your Body
Sports are all fun and games until someone ends up hurt. Kids are very likely to get hurt while playing youth sports. However, it's a good idea for kids to play sports since they can lead to successful adults. To avoid unnecessary injuries know ahead of time the sports that do damage to your body. Common sports, such as basketball, baseball and football are very physical sports and can lead to terrible injuries if you're not smart and don't take the proper precautions before playing. You should do sports to improve your fitness, just be smart doing it.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity
