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Natural Remedies for Constipation

Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are as infrequent as once a week or more. When one is constipated, stools are hard, dry, or lumpy and unusually large. Stools are also difficult or painful to pass. Other times, not all stool have been passed. It’s usually caused by a lack of exercise, insufficient Read More…

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To Embrace GMOs or not

A few years ago, in a nutrition class I took on Food and Health, we briefly delved into GMOs and the professor taking the class said something puzzling. He said, “You may have your concerns about GMOs, but taking them is much better than not taking any fruits and vegetables at all.” GMO, which stands Read More…

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“I see now that dating younger men was my trauma response”

I had a big breakthrough in therapy last week and all my journaling assignments kept taking me back to our relationship. I know we agreed that my being 12 years older than you wasn’t a big deal (and maybe it wasn’t) but last week’s session and inquiry revealed that it is a big deal for Read More…

Domestic Economy Family & Kids Featured Joy Mfon Essien Life Notes

Managing Stress vs. Eliminating Stress

Everything around you, within and outside your life can be a stressor, from relationships with colleagues and bosses to family members and even friends.  All too frequently, most of the information being shared out there teaches us to manage stress rather than get rid of it.  You see, stress cannot be managed. If you do, Read More…