After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again. » 9 Things Every Woman Should Know About Menstruation. By Anea Bogue Last week, the mother of ‘The Bachelor’ candidate Gia Allemand, told Dr. Phil that “intense pre-menstrual syndrome” contributed to her daughter’s suicide this past August. It’s impossible to know for certain the degree to which PMS may have been a factor in this tragic end to Ms.
Allemand’s life. The reality is that our menstrual cycle is extremely powerful and does impact the way we feel from one day to the next. The worst part is that we’ve gotten so used to not talking about it, we just sort of accept it and we perpetuate the silence. And this silence around menstruation is killing us. It’s time to break the taboo by breaking our silence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. For more information on this important topic, there are many great women dedicated to keeping women informed. This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post on September 21, 2013. Related Articles.
Why You Should Start Oil Pulling Today. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic method for detox and rejuvenation. It’s a simple practice, with quite remarkable results. Many have heard of it, but never actually dove in to try it. It definitely has a mystical and exciting vibe around it, which made me eager to try. But what exactly is it? In a (coco)nut shell: To oil pull, simply swish your choice of unrefined, high quality oil in your mouth; similar to the way you would use a mouthwash. Traditionally, oil pullers used virgin sesame oil. To start, scoop ½ to 1 full tablespoon of oil into the mouth; if it’s cold, allow the oil to melt. Have fun with it, though! Once your time pulling is over, spit into the trash or toilet, but never the sink — the oil could solidify and clog your drain.
Why oil pull? I began pulling to benefit my gums and teeth, which used to be extremely sensitive. Oil pulling can be done at any time of the day, but for a more thorough detox, its best to do this in the morning, before eating or drinking. » 9 Things Every Woman Should Know About Menstruation. Happy Full Moon “Harvest Moon” in Pisces September 19th 2013! | MYSTICMAMMA.COM : consciousness, spirituality, wisdom, inspiration. On September 19th we will have a Harvest Full Moon in the mystical sign of Pisces! Here are the MYSTIC MAMMA Astral Insights on the collective energy that will be illuminated… First from the always wonderful Kelley Rosano: “The Pisces Full Moon on Sept 19 is a powerful portal for your spiritual growth. This is the Harvest Moon. We are harvesting what we have sown this year. From the always insightful Cathy Pagano from her Wisdom of Astrology: “This Harvest Full Moon occurs on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 4:13am PDT/ 7:13am EDT/ 11:13am GMT.
From the wonderful Dipali Desai and her Celestial Space Astrology: “The Full Moon in Pisces at 26 degrees on September 19th, 2013 is the energetic opening right before Pluto in Capricorn at 8 degrees stations to go Direct motion on September 20th and the Equinox doorway on September 22nd, 2013. From Sarah Varcas from her Astro-Awakenings.uk: “…she invites us to consider an inner harvest and where we now find ourselves on our path of spiritual enquiry. Get Flat, Sexy Abs in 5 Moves - Fit Zone. Five exercises for ab firming. By Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Healthy Living A whittled-down waistline plays harder-to-get with age because, even if you don't gain more weight, more fat is stored in your middle compared to elsewhere in your body.
But you can't fight the flab sitting down. Flattening your abs takes a two-pronged approach: You need to firm up weak muscles and reduce the fat that surrounds them. Research has shown that the best formula to reduce ab fat is to eat healthfully and accumulate from 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Start by performing one repetition of exercises 1, 2, 4 and 5, holding each move for 5 to 10 seconds. . © MSN Healthy Living. What Is Executive Function? | Executive Functioning. Written by NCLD Editorial Team How Are Problems With Executive Function Identified?
There is no single test or even battery of tests that identifies all of the different features of executive function. Educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists and others use a variety of tests to identify problems. Careful observation and trial teaching are invaluable in identifying and better understanding weaknesses in this area. What Are Some Strategies to Help? There are many effective strategies to help with the problem of executive function challenges. Here are some methods to try: General Strategies Take step-by-step approaches to work; rely on visual organizational aids.Use tools like time organizers, computers or watches with alarms.Prepare visual schedules and review them several times a day.Ask for written directions with oral instructions whenever possible.Plan and structure transition times and shifts in activities.
Managing Time Managing Space and Materials Managing Work. Is it You or Is it Racist? The Insidious Impact of Microaggressions on Mental Health | Psychology Benefits Society. By Debra Roberts, PhD (Howard University) and Sherry Molock, PhD (George Washington University) Several years ago, I was at a national psychological conference presenting several papers.
I was walking through the lobby wearing an Afrocentric mud cloth jacket when a woman came up to me, handed me her tote and asked me to take her luggage to her room. I remember thinking, “She can’t possibly think I am a staff person at the hotel because of my jacket” but I decided that I would take her luggage to her room. When she tried to tip me, I pointed to my conference badge with the presenter ribbon on it and replied: “Oh, that’s not necessary; you and I are both attending the same conference.” The woman turned red, profusely apologized and tried to buy me dinner for the remainder of the conference. – Sherry Molock, PhD Honest mistake or racist act? Perhaps, if you are African American, you may have similar stories to tell: We want to hear from you! You may also be interested in: Like this:
What Is Executive Function? | Executive Functioning. Need Milk? Probably Not… - Aviva Romm. 27 Problems Only Introverts Will Understand. Athlete's Foot: Natural Remedies To Treat Foot Fungus. Athlete's foot can be painful. But, luckily, it's also easy to fix. It's caused by a fungus called Trichophyton, which is part of the ringworm family. This fungus thrives in warm, moist environments like gym showers, changeroom floors, yoga studios, swimming pools... and your socks. Your body contracts athlete's foot from walking barefoot where someone with the fungus has walked and left the fungus behind. Signs and symptoms of athlete's foot include: Dry skin on the soles of your feetItchingBurningScalingSkin peeling -- particularly in between your 4th and 5th toesIn some cases, blistering and bleedingAthlete's foot can also be the cause of toenail fungus The reason it spreads so easily is some people with athlete's foot don't even know they have it -- it can easily be written off as dry skin.
If you think you have athlete's foot, seek medical attention to be sure. Full text continues below slideshow: Dry your feet completely after showers or baths. Loading... Athlete's Foot: Natural Remedies To Treat Foot Fungus.