Blog Post Category: Self Care
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Brighter Days: Crafting a Joyful Life Despite Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be an overwhelming presence in your life, impacting everything from your physical abilities to your emotional well-being. However, by adopting a few practical strategies and utilizing available resources, you can manage pain effectively while still enjoying a fulfilling life. This article offers a variety of methods that can help you regain control,…
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Self-Care for People Undergoing Medical Weight Loss
Today, weight loss no longer solely focuses on looking thinner and thus “better.” As global obesity rates rise, so does public awareness of the fact that it can cause chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. That’s spurred an increasing demand for weight loss products and services. Yet while diet supplements, meals, and…
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All About The Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve, a key player in our autonomic nervous system, influences our body’s relaxation response. It regulates heart rate, digestion, and even mood, highlighting its profound impact on overall well-being. Understanding the vagus nerve can unlock pathways to stress reduction and improved health.
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What’s Your Post-Op Surgery Plan?
Navigating post-surgery care can be overwhelming. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is as a game-changer, aiding in healing (as well as speeding it up) and reducing swelling and the risk of fibrosis. Despite the boom in surgeries, the understanding of vital aftercare like MLD remains lacking, leaving patients seeking solutions and therapists bridging the gap.
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Taking Care of Your Eyes: a Quick Guide for Veterans
Injuries in the line of duty are to be expected. According to the Defense Centers for Public Health, up to 50% of military personnel suffer one or more injuries each year—and by the time soldiers graduate to be veterans, those injuries are likely to have accumulated. One such injury servicemen often face is ocular damage, which…