In 2005, when my little brother died two days after his birth, we watched our lives crumble right before our eyes. My mother had still been in the hospital, recovering from her C-section. The pain we felt was physical, our hearts were literally broken into pieces, and we never thought we’d recover from it. After…
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Do you have difficulty controlling your cravings for junk food? Or are you finding it difficult to break bad habits ranging from oversleeping, smoking and nail-biting? If you are, the Pavlok wrist strap could be just what you are looking for [1]. Pavlok, a bracelet that can be purchased on Amazon is described as a:…
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Do you have difficulty controlling your cravings for junk food? Or are you finding it difficult to break bad habits ranging from oversleeping, smoking and nail-biting? If you are, the Pavlok wrist strap could be just what you are looking for [1]. Pavlok, a bracelet that can be purchased on Amazon is described as a:…
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I could have sworn they were paper flower crafts and not natural plants. Rose succulents are literally one of the most beautiful succulent species in the world. Botanically referred to as Greenovia dodrentalis, these lovely plants have hard, curved multi-layered petals that give them the appearance of long roses. Rose succulents are rare plants native…
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I’ve spent A LOT of time in physical therapy over the years for various injuries. A huge part of my rehab always focused on single leg exercises that focused on building up my ankle stability, core strength and balance. Why? Balance exercises for runners are huge. It may not seem like it while you are […]
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If you’re putting in daily effort towards living a healthy lifestyle, and yet still feel as if you’re not getting the results that you deserve. You’re not alone. It’s a collective struggle upon us. Many of us are doing everything right, by the means of eating, clean, getting in daily movement and being mindful of…
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Whether or not you wear contact lenses, you’ve got to ask yourself: How is it possible that someone ends up with numerous contact lenses in their eyes? In the British Medical Journal, Rupal Morjaria, a specialist trainee ophthalmologist, Richard Crombie, a consultant anesthesiologist and Amit Patel, a consultant ophthalmologist, wrote a brief piece about finding…
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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Joshua and Ryan talk about birthday gifts, gifting experiences, their favorite consumables to give as gifts, when it’s appropriate to give physical gifts, and they answer the following questions…
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Dan, wanting to only be identified by his first name, was 19 years old when he was hospitalized for schizophrenia. He was prescribed medication and gained 100 pounds, weighing a total of 340 pounds at six feet tall. His treatment and his weight continued for over a decade until he began to change a couple…
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Sometimes, the most beneficial natural health remedies are the ones that have been around the longest. That’s certainly the case with lemon balm, a fast-growing herb that’s been studied for its effects on everything from insomnia to cancer. (1) Used in teas, cooking and to make Melissa essential oil, lemon balm has been prescribed by doctors since…
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This vegan berry French toast casserole is a perfect illustration of the timeless cooking rule that simpler is better. I learn this again and again and again in my life as a home cook. Sure, there are those moments when an extra step or two, a longer process, a specialty ingredient, or an added seasoning…
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With the Mount Washington Road Race in the rear view mirror, it’s time to focus on the next race – Loon Mountain. I love this race. It’s got loads of mountain running vert but there’s a section of sweet single track that traverses the mountain too. Of course, there’s everyone’s favorite, Upper Walking Boss, where […]
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Lately I feel as if most of my Sunday reflections are inspired by, or a paraphrase of something that someone else has told me. I’m short on words lately, so I’m more than happy to take inspiration from others. Last Sunday, I wrote about a case of the Sunday Scaries and the good advice that…
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Teddy Roosevelt was right— comparison truly is the thief of joy. This has LONG been my favourite quote and recite in most interviews. Comparison is the highway to take us straight to misery town, and we need to pump the breaks and do a u-turn if we want to be content. But in a world…
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If a photo is worth a thousand words, then an infographic must be priceless…
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Optical illusions occur when your brain simply doesn’t believe your eyes, or perhaps it can’t decode the information coming from the optical nerve. In simpler terms, the eyes are using color, light, and patterns to fool the brain, leading it to make quick and unconscious inferences [1]. You could see two lines that look obviously…
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On September 11, 2001, Luis Alvarez was one of the many courageous first responders at Ground Zero. He endured weeks of exposure to pulverized dust containing toxins in order to rescue 9/11 victims. Like many of those first responders, Alvarez has faced devastating medical repercussions from that tragic day. (1) The World Trade Center Health…
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Every woman’s body is different, which is why adhering strictly to age brackets while running tests and making diagnoses can be fatal. It’s not unheard of for a child of 7 or 8 to begin receiving menstrual periods, a condition known as precocious puberty. Some don’t have theirs until they are 17 or 18. There…
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Every dog owner knows the telltale look of a dog who did something it wasn’t supposed to do. Maybe she pooped on the floor. Maybe she chewed through your favorite couch cushion, or the carpet on the stairs. You know she did something she shouldn’t have done and, seemingly, she does too. Since you’re a human being, you…
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When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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Mother of four and creator of the Your Modern Family Blog, Becky Mansfield recently shared her experience with her child’s troubling behavior. Her son suddenly began struggling with insomnia, which she and her husband initially thought was linked to a bad case of hand foot and mouth disease. But when he continued to wake up…
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Mother of four and creator of the Your Modern Family Blog, Becky Mansfield recently shared her experience with her child’s troubling behavior. Her son suddenly began struggling with insomnia, which she and her husband initially thought was linked to a bad case of hand foot and mouth disease. But when he continued to wake up…
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Are you like 20 percent of the public that suffers from constipation? It’s nothing to be ashamed about, so even if high-fiber foods don’t always do the trick, consider a salt water flush. Sometimes called a “salt water cleanse” or a “master cleanse,” it’s designed to help you cleanse your colon and digestive system by bringing on a forced…
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