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Stress can get the best of us. Some stress is alright (we call it ‘eustress’, which can aid us in staying attentive on the important tasks) but overall the stress we feel in the day-to-day activities wears us thin. Stress can cause physical effects like headaches, upset stomach, and sleep …

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When I was 35 years old, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At first, I was stunned. I was only 20 pounds overweight, I was relatively young, and my diet wasn’t extremely unhealthy. However, my doctor explained that even moderately unhealthy lifestyle choices can affect the body in a …

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If you’re trying to lose weight you may have tried all sorts of tactics to avoid snacking. Dieting can cause anyone to feel hungry, snacking is often considered to be a bad thing. Who doesn’t feel guilty after downing a pack of cookies or sneaking a bag of chips? While …

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The compound of Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 by two scientists and was designated as ‘factor X’ in oils from vegetables. This discovery was published in a peer reviewed journal in 1922 under the name ‘Factor X and antisterility factor’. It was discovered that Vitamin E prevented the reabsorbtion …

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At three weeks pregnant, you are approximately 5 to 7 days away from starting your menstrual period. During the third week of pregnancy, your baby is considered a blastocyst, a small cluster of rapidly dividing cells. At the end of this week, your blastocyst will attach to your uterine wall …

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It’s crunch time, when you have to get into that hot beach swimsuit, favorite dress or attend a favorite event and have to look your best… which means peeling off a critical five pounds of unwanted baggage. If you plan right you can lose unwanted weight with ease without starving …

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Pregnancy can be a blessing to a woman’s life. It makes them inspired, energetic and beautiful. However, one cannot avoid the stress that childbearing cause. There are several signs and symptoms of pregnancy that makes a woman’s body suffer physiologically, physically and emotionally. There is nausea and vomiting, which can …

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What Signs and Symptoms Will I Experience During my Second Week of Pregnancy? Although some women may not notice many symptoms at two weeks pregnant, you, on-the-other-hand, may be so in tune with your body that you notice differences as early in your pregnancy. According to Dr. Kara Nakisbendi, a …

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Many children will settle down to sleep much better if they have eaten shortly before bedtime.  This is not intended to be a full meal, so make sure you keep the portions small.  Ideally, you should plan for your child to have the snack around an hour before going to …

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Some amount of abdominal discomfort during pregnancy is common and only to be expected considering the body goes through wide ranging changes during pregnancy but lower left abdominal pain during pregnancy should be carefully watched to see if there is an exacerbation. This is because the pain could be caused …

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