Tag: wellness
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Moms, Unless Diarrhea Is Your Love Language, Just Say No to the ‘Cleanse’
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mamas! Let’s get real for a moment. We all tried our best to maintain some semblance of balance in our diets during the holiday season, but can we collectively agree to say no to the dreaded cleanse? Humans are designed to eat food. Seriously, sipping on kale and lemon juice…
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Stop Suggesting Yoga as a Cure for My Depression, Seriously
Get Pregnant Fast Since I was just seven years old, I’ve battled with treatment-resistant depression. This struggle has overshadowed so much of my life. Growing up, I often found myself isolated in my room, crying and praying for companionship. Bullying became a constant reality, particularly targeting the sensitive kid who shed tears. I’ve dealt with…
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This 105-Year-Old Yoga Instructor is the True Definition of #LifeGoals
Get Pregnant Fast Meet 105-year-old Sylvia Bennett, a remarkable yoga instructor who embodies the essence of living life to its fullest. Reaching the milestone of 100 years is admirable, but turning 105 while still actively teaching yoga? That’s simply extraordinary. Sylvia celebrated her recent birthday in the best way possible—by leading her usual yoga class…
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Who Took My Metabolism? And 15 Other Reflections at 39
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: June 7, 2015 I’ve officially hit 39, and on my birthday, I made it a point to announce to everyone that I am totally ready to take on 40. In fact, I might have even thrown up some gang signs and shouted, “I’m going to crush…
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This Is It: Embracing the Body I Have
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, I was at the peak of my physical fitness. Weighing around 120 pounds, I dedicated an hour each day to yoga, finally revealing the abs I had long desired. I felt strong, both physically and spiritually, and there was an undeniable sense of beauty in how I looked.…
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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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Dry Brushing 101: How to Treat Yourself with an Equine Brush
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon an intriguing article discussing dry brushing. For those unfamiliar with the buzz, dry brushing has gained popularity as a go-to method for those who prefer a natural approach to skin exfoliation, rather than just allowing dead skin cells to fall where they may. This trendy technique promises not…
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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.…