Tag: health
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5 Ways My Health Challenges Made Me A Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I received my diagnosis of breast cancer, my son was only 18 months old, and I had just returned to work after maternity leave a mere seven months earlier. The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and it was a pivotal moment in my life. However, through this challenging…
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How I Escaped the Destructive Cycle of Food in My Life
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my mother was perpetually on a diet. The ’70s and ’80s are a faded memory filled with her endless consumption of cottage cheese, hot lemon water, and weeks-long grapefruit-only phases. She munched on dense rye crackers that could have been mistaken for cardboard. There was no joy in her eating,…
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Hemorrhoids: The Unexpected Truth Nobody Warns You About
Get Pregnant Fast Years ago, when I could rise from bed without the aid of six Aleve and my skin still had some elasticity, I held a completely misguided view of hemorrhoids. In my youthful ignorance, I thought they were the most repulsive affliction known to humankind, and the very thought of experiencing them filled…
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I’m a Free Spirit, But My Children Are Vaccinated
Get Pregnant Fast My children proudly sport amber necklaces—it’s a little emblem that hints at my holistic, free-spirited lifestyle. We embrace many of the practices that come with that label: I’m currently nursing my nearly three-year-old, and I’ve nursed my older two until they were three and four. I’ve even nursed other children! We prioritize…
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Cycling: The Surprising Impact Sport That Will Test Your Limits
Get Pregnant Fast After a decade of contemplation, I finally took the plunge into spin class. And let me tell you, as someone who only dives headfirst into a chocolate fountain, the thought of cycling in a room full of strangers was daunting. So, what is spin class, you ask? Picture a group of folks…
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Why ‘Fitspiration’ Isn’t the Key to Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, many of us grapple with weight management, and for those lacking strong self-discipline, the search for that magical source of motivation can feel endless. We all want to be healthier and happier, but the path to achieving those goals is often challenging. If you’ve been browsing social media for…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Eternal Youth: Goop’s Take on Ageless Living
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon an article on Goop that had me chuckling. You might wonder why I was browsing there in the first place. After all, I don’t have the budget for a pair of $400 alpaca wool socks that claim to be crafted from fibers harvested at the moment of birth.…
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One Day at a Time: Living with Fibromyalgia
Get Pregnant Fast “I made it through another day.” That’s my mantra as I settle into bed each night. Some nights, I’m completely drained; others, I feel a bit better. Yet, I know that sleep won’t come easily, and I brace myself for a long, restless night. Each morning begins with an all-too-familiar companion: pain.…
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20 Signs You Might Be Sugar-Dependent
Get Pregnant Fast Sugar can feel like an ex you can’t quit—it’s sweet, but it’s also got a dark side. It drags you through highs and lows and leaves you feeling empty. It doesn’t care about your long-term health, and it won’t help you out when you’re facing the consequences of your choices down the…
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When Life Throws Lice Your Way
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend Jenna shared her recent lice saga, I couldn’t help but chime in with my own experience, as if we were narrating our stories at a quirky lice-themed gathering. Just the week before, I had stashed away my kids’ beloved stuffed animals in plastic bags in the shed after discovering…