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Natural Remedies for Nerve Repair Using Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric, and a Japanese Ingredient
(img by Louetta Foot & Ankle Specialists) What’s Messing With Your Nerves? Let me guess… you’re fed up with those tingly hands, feet that feel like they’re on fire, or that mysterious numbness that seems to show up right as you’re trying to get comfy? You’re not alone. Most people don’t realize that nerve pain—a.k.a. […]
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Nonsurgical Breast Lifts: 11 Options to Consider
A breast lift (mastopexy) is an operation that addresses drooping breasts by removing surplus skin and tightening the remaining tissue. The outcome is less sagging with more shaped, contoured breasts. Per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, surgical breast lifts have increased about 70 percent since 2000. This surgery now outnumbers other breast procedures like […]
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What Is a B Belly During Pregnancy and Why Does It Happen?
When you imagine a pregnant body, you might think of a sweet, round little bump. Yet many people who have been pregnant will tell you they felt swollen and larger all over, and that bumps come in a variety of shapes and proportions. No matter your pre-pregnancy body type, every baby bump is individual in […]
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Can You Tell You’re Having a Baby Boy by the Shape or Size of Your Belly?
From the moment you announce your pregnancy, people start offering all kinds of commentary about the baby — many of which include predictions about the infant’s sex. Your mother might be certain it’s a girl because you’ve been craving chocolate. Your closest friend insists it’s a boy because the fetal heartbeat was rapid on the […]
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Can a Baby’s Heart Rate Predict Its Sex?
The belief that a fetus’ heart rate can indicate its sex is a misconception. In reality, research shows minimal difference in the average beats per minute between male and female fetuses. You may have encountered the notion that a baby’s heart rate can signal sex as early as the first trimester: above 140 bpm means […]
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Myths vs. Facts: Signs You’re Having a Baby Boy
You can usually learn your baby’s sex through genetic screening or an ultrasound. The contour of your bump, your food cravings, or morning sickness won’t reliably indicate whether you’re carrying a boy or a girl. During pregnancy, you’ll likely receive plenty of unsolicited advice about your changing body and the baby inside. One of the […]
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7 Foods to Avoid with Diverticulitis (So Your Gut Doesn’t Rebel)
Gut Trouble Lurking? Let’s be real—nobody wakes up thinking, “Today, I’d love a colon ache!” But if you’ve wrestled with diverticulitis, you know even one wrong move at the dinner table can spark days of groans, cramps, and…well, gut mutiny. Sometimes, it honestly feels like your colon is plotting against you. I hear you. I’ve […]
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Can a Mentally Ill Person Become Normal? Honest Answers, Real Hope
(img by The Independent) So, What Is “Normal” Anyway? Let’s just throw this out there: “normal” is kind of a moving target, isn’t it? Ever noticed how sometimes, you wake up already tired, drink way too much coffee, and just… can’t shake off your worries? Or maybe you look around and it feels like everyone […]
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Vitamins to Avoid with Diverticulitis: Your Gut’s Real-Life Survival Guide
(img by dr.vegan) Wait, Are Vitamins Not Always Our Friends? We all have that friend—or maybe it’s been you—stacking up on wellness gummies, superpowders, and rainbow-hued “immune boosters.” Vitamins feel like the ultimate do-gooders, right? But… what if you learned that, especially during a diverticulitis flare, some of those trusty pills can poke your poor […]
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Bug Bite with Bruise Around It Pictures: What That Mark Means for Your Health
Ever Woken Up Wondering? Have you ever rolled out of bed, caught a glimpse of your arm, and thought, “What on earth is that?” Not just a basic, itchy dot—nope. It’s a bug bite, but this time… there’s a bruise around it. That scary, purple-ish, mystery mark that sends you straight to overthinking land? Been […]