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Lighten up Your Diet After surgery, your body needs time to adjust to the foods that you would normally be able to eat. Often, it has a more difficult time digesting processed or fatty foods. To aid your body in its recovery, you should eat lighter than normal. According to Dr. Elson M. Haas, M.D., director and founder of the Preventative Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael, California, the best options would be meat and vegetable broths, pureed vegetables and fruits, nutrient or protein powders, light soups, and fresh juices....

Sometimes you just want to bash your head into a wall because you don’t understand why the person does what he/she does. And what happens as a result? Conflict. Despite what people think about conflict, it’s not inherently negative. While most people dislike it – and/or try to avoid it – how you deal with it is what will inevitably make or break a relationship. One of the reasons we have so many problems in relationships is because of our differing personality types....

Instead, consider the following five specific health benefits of training for and running 5Ks as reported by the National Runners’ and Walkers’ Health Study. Even if you don’t run like a cheetah, you can still enjoy lower cholesterol and the following reduced risks of several diseases by dialing your exercise routine down. Embrace the cardio and learn to love to run, knowing these benefits can be expected you can really get moving....

Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions. 9 Tips to Improve Your Communication Skills

The valuable information found on this infographic will put you on your way to becoming more knowledgeable when it comes to your HVAC system. Benefits of Coil Cleaning | BP Group Featured photo credit: http://www.bpgroup.com/ via bpgroup.com

1. Set a Bed Time Adults need about 7-8 hours of sleep a night to be considered well rested. Getting the proper amount of sleep has numerous benefits such as lowering the risk of obesity and diseases, as well as increasing your learning and memory abilities. The takeaway? Set a bedtime that allows you to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night and stick to it. 2. Sleep on your right side When you get in bed, aim to sleep on your right side....

Primal Therapy Dr. Arthur Janov invented Primal Therapy in the late 1960’s. It is a practice that allows the patient to face their repressed emotions from past trauma head on and let those emotions go. This treatment is intended to cure any mental illness the patient may have that surfaced from this past trauma. In most cases, Primal Therapy has lead Dr. Janov’s patients to scream towards the end of their session, though it was not part of the original procedure....

Do we need to shower every day? Dr. Casey Carlos, assistant professor of medicine in the division of dermatology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggests that showering too much isn’t good for you. Carlos explains that it’s quite difficult to get people to use soap only when they need to do so. Skin care science is simple; soaps remove oils from the skin. In turn, your skin becomes dry and gets a rough texture....

1. Time to sweat yourself. Renovations can turn out to be the best time for you to use your DIY skills. Manpower is something that comes at a cost and doing a few of the jobs that won’t require special skills can help if you are trying to save on expenditures. Various renovation case studies show how much money people can save just by painting their homes themselves. If you can get relatives/friends to help you or if you can get a freelancer for a lower price to do the fencing for example, then you can bring down the cost of your home renovations....

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Your life may be abundant of people who are reducing your energy due to an incurable case of jealousy. Even on social media, you will find lots of people talking about the same topic and sharing quotes about relationships. Whether it’s a page on Facebook, or any other social network, people do share their emotions and how they deal with it. How can you tell if your partner has an extreme case of jealousy?...

How much sleep are you getting every night? Instead of reaching for that extra cup of coffee in the afternoon, you should consider going to bed a bit earlier for more rest. This is because sleep can give you more natural energy in the day. Not getting enough of it can cause several health problems and make you more susceptible to disease. Furthermore, drowsiness is the number one cause of car accidents....

It is true that if you slip and fall on someone else’s property due to an unsafe situation that the property owner should have known about and corrected, the property owner may be liable for your injuries, but proving that the property owner is liable can be a difficult task. If you receive any pushback from the property owner or his or her insurance company, you may need qualified personal injury lawyers on your side....

The Ancient Art of Smudging Smudging is a ritual which uses the burning of herbs or other natural substances to purify or cleanse a person, place, or object and has been an important part of ritual and worship from the earliest eras in human history. The history of smudging is similar to the art of burning incense, and this practice has its roots sunk deeply into the past. The oldest known record of this practice is transcribed on a tablet from ancient Egypt that dates back to 1530 BC....

If you’re looking to snap and share some photos, all you’ll need is your smartphone and the Sony Smart Shot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu6Ses78ZQQ Rumor has it that Smart Shot is the name being given to Sony’s attachable smartphone lens cameras, the DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100. This release will come alongside the debut of Sony’s flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1. Similarly unconfirmed reports have the DSC-QX100 using the same sensor as used in the RX100 Mark II....

But what happens when there is a glitch somewhere along the developmental trajectory? What happens if your little bundle of joy is not sailing through her early childhood development? What happens when your child’s classmates are ahead in school while your little one struggles in the classroom? What happens if he does not grow out of it? What happens if your child has a learning difficulty? This is no longer just about school systems or lofty ideals of a pedagogical nature....

I always feel the need to motivate myself, and I know that a lot of people are like that too. As someone who has gone through depression, in order to get going and start doing things that need to be done, I always want to see or hear something inspirational and positive to nudge me into action. My search for positivity and inspiration often includes making a phone call to my mentor, reading an inspirational book, or looking at inspirational quotes....

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Unlimited access to the Clutter Diet team via their message boards A weekly plan of action to keep your house and life organized in about 2 hours per week. Each week there is a Main Dish (the main project for the week), 2 Side Dishes (your two smaller projects), a Sensible Snack (a quick task or tip) and a Dessert (the fun reward!). A personalized reminder system to remind yourself of birthdays, regular home maintenance, or other recurring tasks or events....