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BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Obesity made me feel tired and uncomfortable and put stress on my body. Because I carried the extra weight, I especially felt the added stress on my bones and joints. My weight placed so much strain on my musculoskeletal system that I developed low back pain and pain in my hips that […]
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Siobhan Bailey’s 8-year-old daughter, Georgia, seemed lazy. She struggled to get out of bed in the morning, dragged herself up the stairs to her bedroom at night and rarely had the energy to exercise. One day, Siobhan noticed that Georgia seemed short of breath and, thinking she might have pneumonia, took her to the pediatrician. […]
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February is all about hearts — and not just ones made of chocolate. Since 1963, the month has been recognized as American Heart Month — a time when we’re urged to focus on our heart health and join the fight against heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men and women in […]
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Whether you’re staying in with your boo, partying with your girls or testing the waters with someone new, this romantic holiday is the perfect excuse to add a little oomph to your routine. Just remember, no matter your romantic situation, wear something that makes you feel pretty, smile and love yourself. FOR THE LONG-TERM LOVE […]
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There are eight dimensions of wellness that connect us and keep our lives balanced. Read on to learn more about each dimension and how each contributes to our overall wellbeing. Emotional wellness focuses on the ability to cope effectively with life and build satisfying relationships with others Soul wellness is related to values and beliefs […]
This June I retired from being an emergency room doctor. For some, “retirement” creates an image of relaxation — gardening, vacations in the RV and popping a few rounds of golf. Not me. Although I enjoy gardening and traveling, I need to feel useful. The abrupt termination of my medical career brought a summer chill […]
From the moment she learned she was pregnant, Jessica Rankin loved her unborn son, Bishop. And when Bishop was born without a heartbeat, her sadness was as profound as it would be for any lost loved one. That’s the greatest misconception about miscarriage and stillbirth, she says: people may assume that a woman would mourn […]
