Category: Health

  • The Power of Positivity: Cultivating Mental Wellness During Pregnancy

    The Power of Positivity: Cultivating Mental Wellness During Pregnancy

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    shaz

    Pregnancy: a time of boundless joy, blooming life, and… oh yeah, sometimes overwhelming emotions. While the physical transformations are undeniable, the rollercoaster of anxiety, stress, and mood swings that can accompany pregnancy often gets overlooked. But neglecting your mental well-being during this pivotal period can have negative impacts on both you and your developing baby.…

  • Ditch the Diet, Focus on Health: Weight During Pregnancy

    Ditch the Diet, Focus on Health: Weight During Pregnancy

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    shaz

    The image of a glowing, radiant pregnant woman often overshadows the reality of nausea, food cravings, and the ever-shifting weight that goes along with carrying a new life. For some, these changes raise questions about managing weight during pregnancy. While maintaining a healthy weight throughout is important, intentional weight loss during pregnancy is strongly discouraged.…

  • Building Inner Resilience: Tips for Cultivating Mental Strength

    Building Inner Resilience: Tips for Cultivating Mental Strength

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    josh

    Life throws punches, from the mundane to the monumental. Building inner resilience, that mental muscle that helps us bounce back, is crucial for navigating these challenges. Here are three practices to strengthen your core: 1. Gratitude Gym: Instead of dwelling on negatives, train your mind to appreciate the good. Start a gratitude journal, listing even…

  • Breaking the Stigma: Openly Discussing Depression and Finding Hope

    Breaking the Stigma: Openly Discussing Depression and Finding Hope

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    josh

    Depression was not my uninvited guest; it was a tidal wave. It swept me off my feet, pulled me under the murky surface, and held me captive in a world painted in shades of grey. Laughter felt like a foreign language, joy a distant island. My days were an endless ocean of fatigue, motivation a…

  • Debunking Diet Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Weight Loss World

    Debunking Diet Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Weight Loss World

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    shaz

    Weight loss can feel like navigating a jungle gym of conflicting advice and fads. But before you get tangled in the latest “miracle fix,” take a deep breath and debunk these common diet myths: Myth #1: Carbs are the enemy. Carbs aren’t evil! Whole grains, fruits, and veggies are packed with essential nutrients and fiber,…