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Weight Loss Tips: Real-Life Steps That Worked

When my second child was born, the pregnancy triggered an autoimmune disease that made weight management extremely difficult for me. I gained a lot of weight after he was born and my doctors kept telling me that I needed to drop some of the weight for my cardiovascular health. Despite all of my best efforts, weight loss was a real challenge. I finally discovered the process that worked for me and allowed me to keep my autoimmune antibodies down at the same time. I created this site to help others follow my journey and learn from my experiences to help them lose weight as well.

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Finding The Right Nursing Home For Your Active Loved One
Finding a nursing home that can help a mentally or physically active person stay engaged can be a challenge. Here are things to look for so you can choose the best nursing home for your loved one. Activities A great nursing home will have many activities your loved one can participate in. As you seek nursing homes, ask for an activity schedule that you can browse through. Check for the following:

3 Signs You Need An Ophthalmologist Instead Of An Optometrist
Many people seek their eye exams and other routine eye care through an optometrist. You might count on your eye doctor for all of your eye-related care, but in some cases, you need the services of an ophthalmologist instead. Even though both are doctors who provide care for their patients' eyes, they don't do the exact same job. An optometrist is considered more of a primary care physician who specializes in the eyes and who offers routine care.

3 Tips For Successfully Recovering At Home From A Total Hip Replacement
You're getting your hip replaced and are looking forward to the day when you can walk with no pain. You've also decided to do your recovery at home. To be successful at this, you need to do some preparation before you head into the hospital. Here are the three areas you need to work on before you pack your bag and head off to have your hip surgery. 1. Arrange to Have Help When You Get Home

Avoiding Face-Related Injuries: 3 Tips For Keeping Your Child Safe At The Playground
One of the main worries that parents have regarding their children is something happening and them getting hit in the face, which could result in a cracked or knocked-out tooth, skin laceration, fractured cheekbone or something even more severe. You may be able to keep a very close eye on your little one while at home to prevent any type of face-related injuries, but it may not be so easy for you when you head to the local playground.

Picking Glasses That Suit Your Face Shape
If you are someone who wears glasses regularly, you will want to take special care in the frames you select so they do not accentuate features you would rather draw the eyes away from. The frames you wear can make a statement and help show others your personality. Picking out a pair of glasses is not that difficult if you stick to a few rules about which frames work well with your specific face shape.

Three Ways To Maintain Independent Living As A Senior
As you get older it often becomes more difficult to perform daily and necessary tasks that you took for granted when you were younger. For many people, there is no choice but to move into a nursing home to get the professional care that they require. But most seniors are reluctant to give up their independence. This is understandable, and if your needs are not great, there are a few things you can do to keep your independent living.

Tackling Some Common Myths About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in your body. Your whole center of gravity can change and you may find that you have a few more aches and pains than usual. If you normally go to the chiropractor for treatment and adjustments, if you are like a lot of people, you will stop going while you are expecting. What you probably do not know is that chiropractic care during pregnancy is perfectly safe.

4 Tips To Help You Save Your Marriage
Being married can be wonderful, but it is also very hard work. Many marriages hit some bumps in the road through the years, and it's not unlikely for husbands and wives to feel frustrated and become resentful. While divorce is inevitable for some people due to complicated issues, other couples want to make their relationship work but don't know how to get it back on track. Use the following tips to try to save your marriage so you and your spouse can be happy together again:

5 Signs That You Are A Good Candidate For Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
If you are currently suffering from an inguinal hernia, you know just how uncomfortable and dangerous hernias can be. One common form of treatment is laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and you could be wondering if it's a good option for you. Not everyone is a candidate for this treatment option, but these are a few signs that it might be right for you. 1. You're Over 18 Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is only done on children in very extreme and rare cases.

4 Natural Remedies to Soothe Your Painful Infected Gums
Without proper oral care, which includes daily flossing and brushing, your gums can become infected, sore, inflamed and prone to bleeding. This painful gum conditions is known as gingivitis and is caused by the bacteria P. gingivalis. You should always seek dental care when dealing with gum problems, but while awaiting your dental appointment or to soothe irritated gums while waiting for treatment to work, try one of these 4 natural remedies.