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Not Everyone Should Use Essential Massage
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There are many reasons people use massage. When we add essential oils to that massage, we may get even better results. Less pain, improved mood, and more relaxation may all be possible when we combine massage and aromatherapy. Here’s what we know. What is Essential Massage? Essential massage, which some also call aromatherapy massage, involves performing standard massage techniques using essential... 5/14/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Strain of Gut Bacteria Could Be Destroying Your Liver
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A likely underdiagnosed disease, auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), could be destroying the livers of many more than we previously thought. This condition occurs in both men and women. While anyone can have ABS, those with diabetes and bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s and short-bowel syndrome, are more susceptible. Obesity may also be a contributing factor. The condition is caused by gut bacteria and can... 5/13/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Iron Levels Could Affect How Fast We Age
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Many different factors affect how fast we age. Genetics, environment, exercise, smoking, and other issues all matter. But what about iron levels? Research from the University of Edinburgh shows that blood iron levels could play an important role in the aging process. Iron Levels May Affect the Length of Your Life Study researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that the gene markers controlling... 5/12/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Four Ways to Raise Financially Responsible Kids
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Allowances are a great tool when used properly to teach kids how to manage money. Its critical to set allowances up as an ongoing process for earning money, not as a method to demonstrate love or to reward kids for actions that are naturally expected in a family unit. Here are some guidelines to help you teach your kids how to handle money on a day-to-day basis.Don’t wait until college to start. Experts... 5/12/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Still Wearing Shoes in Your Home?
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In countries like Japan, China, Laos, Korea, Thaliand and Taiwan, removing shoes before entering the home is an absolute cultural must. In certain countries this custom extends to churches, temples, restaurants and schools as well. To leave the shoes on is to be rude and disrespectful to the homeowner and the home itself – something perceptually just as bad as putting your shoes up on the couch or... 5/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
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When Body Odor Is a Sign of Illness
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Our scent can seem to say a lot about us, from what we’ve eaten to how often we bathe. But how we smell can also be indicative of how healthy we are. In some cases, body odor can even be a sign that something’s gone terribly wrong.Body odor can be a warning sign of serious disease. But how can we tell? Changes in the way we normally smell, as well as the scent of our breath and urine, can indicate... 5/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Are You a ‘Doomscroller’? A Warning
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It’s natural to want to stay up to date on the news, especially when so much is currently going on in the world. With all of this uncertainty and worry, many people have come to a point where the weight of it all has become too heavy. But when we combine this restless worrisome uncertainty with a feeling of helplessness, we might begin to experience what's known colloquially a doomscrolling. “Doomscrolling”... 5/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Parenting Power Struggles: Who is Really Misbehaving?
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The most common question among parents is how to cope with the ongoing power struggles between parents and kids. Bedtime, cleaning their rooms, cooperation in the morning, the list goes on and on. These are the common complaints of misbehavior. I remember so clearly the struggles with my firstborn daughter when I decided to nurse her. There was no book I hadn’t read, no expert I hadn’t consulted, and... 5/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Study on Validation Reveals Deep Truth
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Our moods may be more dependent on the people around us than we realize. We might tend to think we wake up and feel a certain way based on circumstances but that's probably not as true as we'd like to think. There’s a lot of strength in the words of others, especially when we’re feeling angry or vulnerable.A study has demonstrated just how powerful validation can be. Here’s how each of us can make... 5/8/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Could You Be Allergic to Sunlight?
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As many as 20% of people may have a sunlight allergy, ABC News reports. In addition to true sunlight allergies, some people may become sensitive/allergic to sunlight after taking a certain medication or using a topical product that contains select chemicals. Both types of photosensitivity present similarly with redness, rash, itchiness and, in some cases, blisters or welts. A surprisingly large segment... 5/7/2025 4:00:00 AM
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