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Continue reading →: Bumpin: Book ReviewI recommend this book to all people interested in learning about pregnancy or are even remotely thinking in the future to have kids. Wealth is knowledge and having the insights of what to expect removes the shroud of mystery! Some takeaways:
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Continue reading →: How Not to Die: Key Nutritional Insights for Better HealthThe title of this book drew me in and the content had me fixated. As I have gotten older, I have taken a greater interest in improving my health. How Not to Die is a fascinating read on nutrition and diet, calling into question the food I thoughtlessly eat. Here…
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Continue reading →: Five More Dental Hygiene Tips I Received From Dentists & Hygienists1. Wait After Brushing Brush your teeth and wait 30 minutes before eating. The age-old question of whether to brush your teeth before or after you eat has been up for debate, but really before is the best. While you sleep, bacteria in your mouth have been replicating and generating…
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Continue reading →: Five Dental Hygiene Tips I Received From Dentists & Hygienists1. Brushing Technique Brush at a 45 degree angle to the gum line. This only applies for manual toothbrushes. Electric toothbrushes require a different technique and it is best to consult the user manual on best practices. 2. Choose the Right Mouthwash Use an alcohol-free mouthwash that contains Fluoride. Do…
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Continue reading →: I Spy a Stye! How to Quickly Prevent & Treat ThemPrevention Styes are formed when an oil gland in the eye area becomes clogged or infected by bacteria. These infected spots then become a sensory nightmare with pain accompanying every blink along with your vision becoming impaired by having to carefully blink and move your eye. Not to mention the…
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Continue reading →: PSA: Kidney Beans Are Poisonous Unless You Cook Them the Right Way!I read a post about this and wanted to share in case you didn’t know. When cooking kidney beans, you must boil them for at least 10 minutes to neutralize the natural toxin phytohaemagglutinin. If you don’t do this, you may suffer food poisoning experiencing nausea, dizziness, vomiting, or diarrhea!…
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Continue reading →: More Affordable MedicationsCost Plus Drugs offers medications at a lower markup compared to traditional options. The pricing breaks down to the following: manufacturer’s price of the drug + 15% markup + $3 pharmacy labor fee + $5 shipping fee. It may even be more cost-effective than purchasing your medications with insurance based…
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Continue reading →: Visit Your Library, it’s free!When was the last time you visited your local library? Libraries are not just a collection of books; they are vibrant community centers that offer a wealth of resources, programs, and activities for people of all ages. They can also provide a quiet place for study and reflection while offering…
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Continue reading →: My Acne Journey: Lessons Learned and InsightsIf you have ever had acne at any point in your life, you may resonate with me saying that it is one of the most debilitating, soul-crushing, self-esteem and confidence incinerators of all time. I first got acne right around the start of puberty when I was in middle school.…
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Continue reading →: My Slugging NightmareA few years back, slugging was the latest skincare trend. It involved slathering petroleum jelly on your face after applying your other skincare products to lock in the moisture and skincare ingredients. You would go to bed looking like a greasy slime ball and then wake up in the morning…
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