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Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain
As Sarah*, 32, suffered through pain during a colposcopy — a procedure to examine the cervix, vagina and vulva for possible cervical cancer — the healthcare provider (HCP) performing the procedure delivered a comment Sarah said she’ll never forget. “These are the things we’re expected to go through as women.” The doctor had been kind and comforting during the entire procedure, and Sarah understood the doctor was trying to be sympathetic, but she was stunned by the words. “The women Healthy
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How to navigate fitness without subscribing to diet culture
If prioritising your physical health is a goal for you this year, avoiding the pitfalls of diet culture can feel tough. Here we explore how to do it with compassion and integrity We all know how January can feel. Facing an onslaught of ‘New Year, New You’ messaging set against brutal workout plans, diet ads and promises of radical transformation can be overwhelming for many. For those of us with a history of disordered eating and body image issues, it happi
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Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center Expansion In Process
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center is planning an expansion in Stockton, Calif., according to an article in Becker’s Hospital Review. The project includes a 331,000-square-foot inpatient acute care hospital with 24 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, 120 inpatient beds, and a 70-station emergency department (ED), Plans also call for an expanded operating suite and support spaces, a new central utility plant, additional parking, and up to two new heliports. The project is expected to be completed in the 5-7 healthcare
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Feeling Sad On My Birthday’ | Here’s What You Need To Know About Birthday Depression
When we think of birthday celebrations we often imagine confetti, cake, drinks, and lots of cheer and while birthdays are a happy occasion, there is a small majority of people who feel depressed and sad (more than usual) when their birthday nears. Birthday depression or birthday blues is a real problem that can make one feel apathetic, sad, indifferent on the days leading up to their birthday celebration. Instead of feeling happy, joyous, and cheerful, people struggling with birthday depression calmsage
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I’m An Insomniac & This Natural Superdrink Mix Actually Knocked Me Out At Bedtime
I am a skeptical supplement user, as a rule. I don’t like messing with my body too much when its doing what it’s supposed to do and will absolutely try new things for the benefit of my lovely readers when they seem cool or necessary, but am a stickler about what makes it into my tried and true routine. (As we all should be!) Unfortunately, one of the few things my body is supposed to do that it doesn’t is shek
janvier 5, 2022Like
Attendance Policies Give Our Kids Dangerous Health Priorities In the Age of COVID
I don’t think anyone was more excited about the reopening of schools in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic than parents. Whether the schools opened in fall 2020 or spring 2021, I imagine parents everywhere exhaled a collective sigh of relief when they received notice. Whether you work(ed) from home, had to physically report to work, or stayed at home, but found yourself teaching in addition to parenting this mama understands what it means and the necessity of sending your shek
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Supporting a Child With Gender Dysphoria: Tips for Parents
Gender dysphoria support for parents can be difficult to find when you’re first starting your journey. Regardless of how overwhelmed you might feel right now, it’s worth taking the time and energy to get the help you need. The truth is, if your child needs it, knowing how to help a child with gender identity might be the most important thing you’ll ever do for them. Gender dysphoria is the distress that can be caused when your biological sex (the talk
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Sex Toy Jewelry Sure to Upgrade Your Sex Life — & Your Wardrobe
In March 2017, Jane Fonda did us all a serious favor: She brought sex toy jewelry into the mainstream. In a televised interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Fonda revealed that one of her favorite pieces of jewelry is actually a nipple vibrator disguised as a necklace. (Fonda explained that she’d sported the sensational piece on several occasions—usually out to dinner, depending on the restaurant and the company.) Though Fonda didn’t pioneer sex toy jewelry, she did effectively render it socially acceptable. shek
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How to Help a Teenager with Suicidal Thoughts
Teenage suicide has been on the rise every year since 2007. According to the CDC, the occurrence of death by suicide in teens rose 60% between 2007 and 2018. Since then, social distancing and isolation due to the pandemic have added to the challenges that troubled teens have to face daily. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among those 10 – 34 years of age. Feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and depression can affect all of us from time talk
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How to Deal with Infidelity in Your Relationship
Given the fact that 4 out of 10 marriages face one partner’s infidelity, it’s something worth talking about. When one partner is unfaithful, it can cause intense emotional pain and shake the foundation of a marriage or relationship. Infidelity is one of the most challenging problems couples will ever address. However, when both partners are committed to fully healing, relationships can survive, and sometimes, the journey might actually result in deeper emotional intimacy and a stronger relationship. Here, we’re looking talk
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How to Cope With Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria is the term used to describe when your physical body doesn’t align with your gender or sexual orientation. It can present a challenging internal conflict, especially if you’re trying to navigate it on your own. The discomfort that accompanies the disconnect between one’s identity and physical qualities can lead to other internal distress. Gender dysphoria can have a significant impact on mental health. It can hinder your sense of self-worth, how (or if) you can reach a place talk
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Forget Resolutions—Micro Health Changes Can Be More Effective
So many resolutions fail right out of the gate because people do what they think they should be doing, what they think is ideal or optimal, rather than whats best for them. Its about understanding what got you here, what’s holding you here and how you move forward in a way that’s compassionate, meaningful and sustainable.If someone says theyre going to exercise five days a week, I’m like, Good for you, that’s amazing. But how about just agreeing to get best