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MY “SINGLE” STORY

By
Elizabeth Williams
telepathy in love

I was born into a decent family, my mother is an elementary school teacher and my father is an auto mechanic. I also have another sister who supported me and helped me all my life. My childhood was fun and cheerful. After kindergarten, I went to school with a deep understanding of information technology. Studying was easy for me, I always got good grades, and life seemed carefree at all.

In 10th grade, I fell in love with a wonderful guy, so I thought at the time. Our romance was quick and stormy. My parents tried total me out of the relationship because they wanted me to finish school and get a decent education. But unfortunately, I didn’t listen to them. I thought it was possible to study and be happy with my lover. At the beginning of eleventh grade, a terrible tragedy happened in my family. My parents were killed in a car accident. It was a terrible loss for my sister and me. My sister had already gotten a college degree, was married, and was working a law office.

LIFE GOES ON

I had to learn to live again, without loving and caring parents. My lover began to move away from me a little at a time, because I was no longer that cheerful and carefree girl. Before my high school graduation, I began to feel strange. My sister took me to the doctor, who diagnosed me as four months pregnant. This of course came as a surprise to everyone. When I broke the news to my boyfriend, he said he was not ready for such a responsibility, andhe slowly disappeared from my life. I never saw him again. I was ata crossroads. What should I do next? How do I live? My sister said she would support whatever decision I made.

And what decision can be made when it is about human life. I decided to have a baby, whatever it takes. The baby was born healthy and beautiful. That’s how I became a single mother. My sister helped me morally, physically, and materially; she became my “guardian”. But I understood that she didn’t have to nurture me all her life.

I could not change the past and the pain I had experienced, butI had to move on. I had to provide a good life for myself and myson, so that he could live with me.

THE CHOICE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

After the graduation, some of my classmates immediately start edlooking for a job, because they, unfortunately, can not allow themselves to get higher education for material (or other) reasons and others believe, that they simply do not need higher education and that attending university is a waste of time and effort, which could be spent on something more important (in terms of care redevelopment or opening their own business, for example). But I saw from my friends who received higher education that they are more initiative, motivated and really useful for society, more opportunities open up before them than people who just stopped at school education.

I decided to go to a higher education institution because that’s what I wanted and that’s what my parents wanted. With this education I would be able to get a high-paying job and provide for myself and my son.  I chose to study by correspondence in order to be able to study and spend enough time with my child.

My baby is no longer breastfed, but eat formula. We have tried different kinds of them, there is a great variety on the market. But we settled on HIPP Organic. And everyone is happy

SUPER PARENTS SCHOLARSHIP

By the way, I once ordered a formula through the online store on the European site. I found something very interesting for myself.  The brand advertised a competition for single parents scholarships. I will definitely take part in this contest, because want to achieve my educational goals. I hope that I will be the one to receive the Super Parent scholarship from Organic and that I will be able to get a good education and a decent job so that my son can be my caregiver.

A Guide to Being Respectful to People Who are Different from You

By
Elizabeth Williams

No two people are alike, but many of us grew up with people who are very similar to us, especially in terms of how we were raised and what our beliefs are. Yet, as you grow older and start to see more of the world, it’s very likely that you will come into contact with people who are different from you, especially in terms of what they believe. While your instincts may be to think that these people are automatically wrong and you are automatically right, the truth is that you always need to respect people, their beliefs, and their choices – even if you do not agree with them. Who knows, you may just learn something valuable in the process.

Try to understand

The key to respect is understanding. We often dismiss people who are different simply because we do not agree with their way of living. And the reason for us not agreeing is, more often than not, due to our own lack of understanding. Many people don’t have any interest in learning about other cultures or religions – they seem to take the view of “if it doesn’t affect me, I don’t care”. While this is understandable, it does lead to a lot of misunderstandings between people who are different. Next time you meet someone who is different, try understanding why they feel the way they do.

Research

A thing that goes hand in hand with understanding is research. How can you expect to understand something if you don’t truly know what it’s about? We often have preconceived notions about people who form part of a certain group, but those notions are often based on harmful stereotypes. Instead of jumping to conclusions, try to erase what you think you know of someone. For example, if you do some of your own research, you may find that there is Book of Mormon evidence.

Be open-minded

You may not agree with someone else’s beliefs or lifestyle choices, but that doesn’t mean you need to write off everything they say. Very often, people tend to dismiss someone’s ideas just because that person is different. However, these ideas often have nothing to do with that person’s beliefs, and even if they do, that doesn’t mean that they are automatically bad ideas. We often limit ourselves and our opportunities because we are closed-minded and refuse to broaden our horizons, but the world has so many different people with so many different beliefs that we can truly learn a lot by opening our minds to what others have to say. Click here to read more about traits that open-minded people have.

Don’t judge them

As mentioned, we often have preconceived notions about people who belong to certain groups. What we don’t always know is how hurtful these assumptions can be. No one likes to be judged, especially for being different. You need to withhold judgment until you get to know the person better. Instead of focusing on how you differ from each other, try and find a few ways in which you are alike. This will help you get to know them as a person, rather than making one aspect of them – such as their sexuality or religion – their defining feature. People are so much more than what we see on the surface, so try to keep this in mind when interacting with people who are different.

Try not to offend them

Offending someone is seen as a highly disrespectful act, and since this is a post that is all about respect, we had to mention it. Many people are of the impression that people tend to get too easily offended these days, but the truth is that people are starting to stand up for themselves and demand a basic human right: respect. Look, we all make mistakes. If we don’t know someone else’s culture, it can be hard to determine what is seen as offensive in that culture. So, if you do mess up and offend someone, don’t beat yourself up. The best you can do is apologize and learn from your mistake. This means that you should try and find out what you did to offend and work on never doing that around them again.

Ask questions

Most people do not mind if you ask them questions about themselves or their beliefs, as long as it is done respectfully. Of course, this highly depends on the person, the context, and your relationship with them. But if you feel comfortable with someone, they might be open to answering any questions that you have, especially if it helps you learn. We’ve already established that making assumptions about people is not a good idea, so asking them questions and having an open conversation may be a better option.

Don’t make it personal

Interacting with someone different from you can be hard, especially if you don’t see eye to eye. Sometimes, these discussions can get quite heated. In some situations, this can lead to productive and insightful conversations, but there is a time and place for these. And that is not in the workplace. If you are ever communicating with someone different from you in the workplace, you need to put your personal feelings aside and focus all of your attention on remaining professional.

Respect their boundaries

In the end, a key aspect of respecting a person is also respecting their boundaries. While some people may be open to answering your questions and having informative conversations, many people prefer to keep certain aspects of their lives private. This is their choice, and you should never push someone to explain themselves to you. If they do, great, but the responsibility ultimately lies with you to make the right decisions. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: even if you do not understand or agree with someone who is different from you, that doesn’t give you an excuse to disrespect them. You probably wouldn’t like to be judged or disrespected based on your differences, so keep that in mind when dealing with people, and treat them how you would like to be treated.

Personal Care Products Everyone Should Have In Their Home

By
Elizabeth Williams

Nowadays, you don’t have to go to a professional dermatologist in order to get your skin to look decent – all you have to do is invest in good products and create a skincare routine that will work for you! The same can be said for anything relating to self-care! But with that being said, there are so many options and products on the market, no wonder a lot of people are unsure what to get and inevitably end up with something useless! Skincare is easier than you think, so here are some personal care products everyone should have in their home!

Start with the basics 

Every day, you should start your mornings by washing your face and body, preferably without using the all-in-one wash! You might be thinking, it’s going down the drain anyway, why would you care? Well, you should get the best things for your skin – regardless if it’s for your face, your body, or your scalp! It can totally make or break your whole routine if you use a harmful and extremely chemical-filled soap, you should always opt for a milder option that suits your skin. The same applies to your haircare and skincare routines as well! So make sure you get a good soap, a good face cleanser, and suitable hair care products! 

Moisturizer is key

Regardless if it’s your face or your body, you need to moisturize it well! Skin gets dull and it loses its initial elasticity over time, so you need to add it back – the same goes with moisture! There are so many luxurious moisturizers you can get, and you should definitely pick the ones that are of the highest quality, many websites like Swagbucks.com, make shopping online

easy and inexpensive, allowing you to get sweet deals by offering coupons for these products! This is the perfect opportunity to get a great moisturizer for a low price, so make sure you take that to your advantage!  

Scrubs and exfoliants

Our skin gets dirty all the time due to so many factors – even the dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin can make it look dull and just plain bad. So in order to fix this and make yourself look nice and shiny from head to toe, you might want to invest in some good scrubs and exfoliants! You can always go with a good old DIY method of using sugar and water as your scrub, but there are so many milder products you can also get! The important thing is to get the ones that suit your skin type the most, never get the strongest one, and hurt yourself in the process! The right products will leave your skin looking fresh and soft without the need of going to a professional!

Don’t forget sunscreen

Where’s health, there’s beauty – so you should definitely pay attention to your skin and try to protect it as much as possible. A lot of people forget to put on sunscreen, especially when they’re not on a vacation or somewhere really hot, but the truth is you should definitely put it on even if you live in a fairly gloomy location. Sunshine is still sunshine, even if it’s mild and it’s inevitably damaging your skin on a microscopic level. You might not even notice it, but it’s extremely dangerous in the long run! 

A personal fragrance

Who doesn’t like to smell nice, right? But there is just something special in having a personal fragrance that you always use. Depending on your personal taste, it can be as subtle or as strong as you want it to be; it just needs to be something you can wear every day for a prolonged period of time. But if you’re not much of a perfume kind of person, you can always get essential oils and skin-friendly products that leave a lingering scent. This is calming and just all in all nice to have around!

Face masks

Nowadays, face masks are all the rage – from celebrities to beauty influencers, face masks are all over the place! With that being said, you should always have a few face masks around your home, when you’re in the mood for a spa day! Sheet masks are the best if you want to freshen up and enjoy yourself a little bit! But there are also heavy-duty masks you can get, like clay or mud masks you can also use on your own at your very own house spa! 

New razors

You should always have new and clean razors at your home, no matter how often or how are you actually use them! You should never use old or rusty razors as they are not sharp and won’t provide a clean shave – they can also be dangerous if they get broken or rusty! So your best bet would be to always get new ones and store them away until you need them, better be safe than sorry! 

At-home massage tools 

Are you tired of having sore muscles but don’t want to spend money on getting professional massages every now and then, your best bet would be to do it yourself! There are so many different at-home massage tools you can choose from,  so you can easily relieve yourself from the pain and stress that’s accumulating each day. Pair this with suitable massage oil and you’ll have the best at-home care!

Additional things

There are so many things that might come in handy, but you should focus on getting the products you’ll actually use! You might not even realize how many awesome things are out there that can truly transform your self-care routine – certain gemstones and crystals can be used to enhance and help both during your meditation and during your skincare routine! For instance, gemstone rollers are extremely popular and have been around for many many years, as stones are used in many cultures around the world to refresh and define the skin! 

Just remember that it’s not about how much you paid for it, but the quality you got! Altho there is nothing wrong with investing in yourself, there are so many great and practical options that can truly change and better your self-care routine! 

Raising a Family Off the Grid

By
Elizabeth Williams

Many parents are concerned about the effects that too much time online is having on their children. They worry about a generation of children who don’t spend enough or any time outdoors and who are overly dependent on their phones. Raising children off the grid doesn’t mean cutting yourself off from civilization and can actually be done within a wide range of lifestyles.

Full or Part-Time?

If you’re not able or willing to give up most of the comforts of modern life but you’d like your kids to have a taste of something different, have you considered spending a few weeks each year at a more remote location? This might not solve the internet problem since one or both of you may need to work remotely, but at many rural locations, you’ll find mobile service unreliable enough and bandwidth pricey enough that it would be reserved only for work. Your kids wouldn’t get the experience of raising their own chickens or seeing vegetables they planted grow into the food on their plates, but it might be a fun family tradition or an interesting trial run. Another option might be to see if you could take an unpaid leave of absence from work. You could take out a personal loan from a private lender to secure the needed funds for your family and really get the down time that you need.

Off the Grid in the City

Many cities allow chickens to be raised in the backyard, and you could plant a garden with the kids and grow some of your food there. Depending on where you live and your resources, you might be able to switch to a greener power source. You don’t have to have internet access at home. You could also make a point of spending a lot of time outdoors, doing activities such as hiking, cycling and swimming.

Making it Work for the Kids

If you’re doing this for your kids, you want it to work for them, and this means being attentive to their needs. You don’t necessarily have to get total buy-in at the beginning, but you’re going to have a rough start if you drag them kicking and screaming out of their everyday life. Think about compromise in that maybe you’ll move to a rural location and let go of some modern conveniences, but your kids will still attend the local public school.

Using a wind and solar-powered generator could still allow you to watch movies sometimes as long as enough power has been created that day. If you are somewhere particularly remote where it’s hard for kids to socialize, your children’s friends might be able to spend several days with you over weekends or during school holidays. A good way to approach this in general is to think in terms of making your children’s lives bigger and not smaller. Nature walks, the joy of taking care of animals and plants, and learning to make from scratch many of the things that we often take for granted, from cakes to clothes and more, should be used to help instill a sense of wonder and not deprivation.

BUYING GUIDE ABOUT BULK KRATOM FROM SA KRATOM

By
Elizabeth Williams

With time, the popularity of organic products is increasing in debate. Now people prefer to utilize natural products more as compared to other artificial products. It is because these products have positive results.

The latest organic product which you can get online is kratom. It originated from herbal plants. This kratom product has different forms like capsule and powder and other strains. All the kratom products are available on an online store with the perfect way of delivery.

Therefore for the customers to buy the kratom product, the best selection is from SA kratom. It is one of the most famous online shops, where you can acquire kratom products with the best quality.

SA KRATOM

Nowadays trends have changed. You can buy all the products online in a perfect way. So a considerable number of online shops are present in the market that are selling kratom products. One of the famous names is SA kratom.

It is a well-trusted and top-rated store that provides kratom products. In addition, this store offers its customers countless sources through which they can confidently buy these products.

It has special rules on the basis that customers can quickly learn about all the facts.

Bulk kratom

Kratom, which is a natural product, has a large variety in the market. It is mostly growing well in Thailand and Indonesia and belongs to the coffee group. People want to buy this product but have some questions about where to buy it and how to buy it.

In the market, users can find different forms of kratom products with individual functionality. And all these are from capsule to powder form. In addition, lots of different strains are also available. And these products are present in different varieties.

There are different kratom strains: red vein Kratom, green vein kratom, Bali kratom, white kratom, etc. In addition, there are particular kinds of kratom capsules and powder available at the SA kratom online store that you can buy at affordable charges with the guarantee of high quality.

 All the kratom products originate from pure herbal products and are prepared by professional persons. As time goes by, the popularity of this product rises. Therefore people have lots of questions about this product.

Bulk kratom from SA kratom

In the modern world, people are mostly connected with advanced technologies. It is because now all your demands are present in the online market. Whatever you want to buy, it is readily available on the internet with all advantages and disadvantages. So searching and knowing about any product and its seller now becomes easier with the internet.

And the same availability you can get in buying kratom products. Kratom, which is a natural product now you can quickly get from the different online stores. But here again, people are confused about how to select the best one.

You can select the best one based on product quality, prices, delivery, and essential customer support. In all these respects, you can get the bulk kratom. And all these features and main points you can find in the best–known seller which is highly growing is SA kratom. It is an online store where you purchase kratom products with all the comforts customers need to buy the product.

SA kratom sells all kratom products to guarantee all factors related to this product quality, prices, and other matters.

The different kratom powders, which all have distinctive qualities, are

  • White Thai specious
  • Red Thai powder
  • Red Sumatra
  • White Sumatra
  • Green Hulu
  • Green Sumatra

These are the forms of kratom powder that you can obtain with the standard qualities from the SA kratom.

And the different Kratom capsules that you can get from the online SA kratom store are

  • Green Borneo kratom capsule
  • Green Malay
  • RED Bali
  • Red Borneo
  • Red indo
  • Red maeng DA
  • White Bali speciosa
  • White Borneo
  • White Mange Da

And these all kratom different capsule forms have the finest quality. There are different options of kratom capsules available, like white vein to red vein. All forms are present on the SA kratom online shop.

Why select SA kratom?

It is a fascinating question about buying the kratom product from the SA kratom. SA Kratom presents excellent rules for their customers that help them buy the Kratom product confidently.

The different rules which offer SA kratom are

  • Provide quality
  • Best packaging
  • Affordable prices
  • Lab-tested
  • Customer help
  • Quick services

So all these rules help lots of customers to select the kratom store. We hope you like this article.

conclusion

In the online market, lots of vendors of kratom products are present, who are selling this by their own different rules. In this way, it becomes difficult for the customer to select bulk kratom from the different online shops.

5 Benefits of Ashwagandha & How To Use It

By
Elizabeth Williams

Have you heard of ashwagandha and all the potential benefits you could experience by using it regularly? If you’ve been researching the best herbs for energy, pain relief or stress relief lately, you’ve likely come across some ashwagandha health benefits and wondered whether this herb could make a useful addition to your regular supplementation regime. If so, here’s what you should know about the typical benefits of ashwagandha and how you can use it to get the most out of it.

1. It Has a Wide Variety of Potential Applications

One of the perks of using ashwagandha is that it can potentially treat multiple symptoms and may have multiple applications. For instance, you could start taking ashwagandha to help deal with feelings of stress but may find that it helps clear up your rashes quicker, or that it gives you an extra boost of energy. Some of the most common applications of ashwagandha include treating:

  • Localized pain
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Skin issues
  • Arthritis
  • Exhaustion and/or fatigue

2. Ashwagandha Helps Your Body Combat Inflammation

Ashwagandha, originally a treatment herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, is well known for its ability to help the body combat chronic inflammation. Whether you’re experienced in using traditional remedies or you’re just now learning what does homeopathic medicine mean, this herb could potentially make a useful addition to your self-care routine. If you’ve been eating a low-inflammation diet and drinking extra liquids but still struggle with pain, swelling or rashes, for instance, appropriate amounts of ashwagandha could potentially help reduce the inflammation levels in your body and temper some of its side effects.

3. It Might Help Improve Your Heart Health

Ashwagandha may also be helpful for those who are concerned about maintaining good heart health. Although more research may be needed to confirm certain hypotheses, previous studies have shown that supplementing with ashwagandha could potentially:

  • Lower your chances of developing heart disease
  • Soothe and lower occurrences of chest pain
  • Lower your cholesterol levels and blood pressure

4. It Could Lower Your Overall Cortisol Levels

If you suffer from chronic stress, taking ashwagandha could potentially help provide you relief. This is because this herb has been shown to help lower overall cortisol levels and stabilize blood sugar levels, which can both contribute to exacerbated stress and anxiety if left unbalanced or excessively high. Depending on the severity of your stress or anxiety, you may want to ask your doctor how often you should be taking ashwagandha.

5. You Can Take Ashwagandha in Several Common Forms

Fortunately, ashwagandha comes in several common supplement forms, making it simple to use regardless of which format you prefer. You can try one or all of these forms to find the one you like best. Frequently available versions include:

  • Pills or capsules
  • Liquid extracts and drops
  • Powders

Ashwagandha is a unique Ayurvedic herb that has multiple possible applications and could bring you several types of health benefits with regular or occasional use. Whether you’re currently struggling with your blood pressure, your stress levels, your arthritis or a number of other common conditions, incorporating ashwagandha into your daily routine as a supplement could potentially provide you the type of boost and support you’ve been looking for.

The doctor advises arthroscopy of the knee joint. Is it worth it?

By
Elizabeth Williams

The knee joint hurts, creaks, hurts, does not allow you to move around normally, in short, has become a real reason to go to the doctor. You gather your strength and go to the specialist, honestly answer all the questions, take a bunch of tests, and he shakes his head and offers to do an arthroscopy of the knee joint and asks for your permission. And you ask yourself the logical question: what is an arthroscopy, why is it necessary, should I give my consent? After reading this article, all your doubts will be dispelled, and making the right decision will not be difficult.

What is arthroscopy? Techniques and indications

Arthroscopy is essentially a variant of surgery, only less penetrating, and can be used for most joints. This procedure is an alternative to arthrotomy, which is the complete opening of the joint, and is used to diagnose and treat affected internal parts of the joint. 

Two small incisions are made in various areas of the knee, one for inserting an arthroscope into the joint and the other for operating surgical instruments. The arthroscope makes it possible to obtain an image of the articular surfaces and ligaments, to determine the location and extent of their rupture. The information value of such a study is almost 100%. The tools with which the surgeon works through the second incision are not the usual surgical, but special, small, with their help you can remove the dysfunctional and restore the destroyed parts of the joint and torn ligaments, treat injuries of the meniscus – cartilage lining, which is a shock absorber in the joint. 

Thus, the indications for arthroscopy are damage to ligaments, menisci and synovial (articular) membrane, fat body, rheumatoid arthritis and deforming arthritis. However, in the latter case, arthroscopy is more diagnostic than therapeutic. It allows you to determine how deformed the joint is from the inside, in which specific places. Rheumatoid arthritis is another disease, the diagnosis of which often requires arthroscopy to establish irregular changes in the joint areas, the overgrowth of the synovial membrane and the degree of narrowing of the joint gap. Arthroscopy also provides an opportunity to remove abnormal synovial (joint) fluid, which is found in the composition of particles of cartilage, films and filaments of fibrin – the protein that forms adhesions.

Arthroscopy: pros and cons

Arthroscopy has a number of advantages over more serious surgical intervention – arthrotomy, which is why it is so widely used. In arthroscopy, the joint is not completely opened, and it allows the connective tissues to be preserved as much as possible, which is the key to successful postoperative rehabilitation, while open joint surgery significantly reduces this possibility. Another advantage of arthroscopy is a quick rehabilitation, because this procedure is not a full-fledged surgical intervention. Low invasiveness, that is, minimal penetration into the body is a very important principle of treatment, because the more extensive the injury during surgery, the higher the probability of entering the wound of infection and the development of other complications. Thus, arthroscopy, in which only a few four-millimeter incisions are made, was a real boon. 

The procedure requires the injection of an irrigation fluid, which is designed to separate the articular surfaces and improve the arthroscopic view of the joint, but it also has a therapeutic effect. But there is a pitfall of its own here. If the operation is not performed properly, the irrigation fluid can penetrate into the soft tissues around the joint, causing bleeding, swelling and hematoma (bruise), so much depends on the professionalism of the doctor.

The cosmetic effect is an important consideration for many, arthroscopy helps to avoid a large number of stitches, so you will be spared the ugly scars. 

The procedure has a number of contraindications. For example, when adhesions are formed between the articular surfaces – adhesions, with contracture of the joint – limiting its mobility. Thus, with deforming arthritis arthroscopy is performed in the presence of flexion movements in the joint with an amplitude of at least 60 degrees. 

Since arthroscopy is performed under anesthesia, the impossibility of anesthesia, for example, if the anesthetic is intolerant, is a contraindication to the procedure. Another serious contraindication is a period of exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the presence of infectious diseases of the knee joint.

Rehabilitation

The recovery period after knee arthroscopy is much shorter than after surgery and lasts about a week, perhaps a little longer in some cases.

It is necessary to apply an aseptic bandage with an elastic bandage, while preventing the development of edema. At the same time, drainage remains in the joint for the first two days to remove excess lymphatic fluid. Antibiotic therapy is of great importance. A broad-spectrum antibiotic is injected into the joint during arthroscopy to prevent the development of an infectious process. Sometimes it becomes necessary to apply a posterior plaster splint for a couple of days, all this is done to immobilize – immobility of the joint.

On the first day, periodic tension of the femoral muscles and the implementation of movements in the ankle joint are important. On the second day, the drainage is removed, it is necessary to begin passive movements of the joint, avoiding painful sensations. On the fourth day, it is already necessary to resort to strictly dosed physical activity, from then on the joint should not remain unclaimed. Movement helps to improve blood circulation and get rid of stagnant processes. On the sixth day, the range of motion of the joint should already be 150 degrees.

The author of the article Roger Walker https://touchofhealthmedical.com/roger-walker/ 

Can Probiotics Help Children With Autism?

By
Elizabeth Williams
children anxiety

Genetic and environmental factors play a role in the presence of autism in children. While research is constantly revealing more about how autism affects the body, current findings offer valuable insights.

If you are the parent of a child with autism, you strive to give them the best tools for a productive and fulfilling life.

Many health issues that affect humans originate in the gut or are somehow influenced by the digestive tract. Examining your child’s nutrition can offer valuable answers to your questions regarding how you can help them.

Is there a digestive component to autism? Are there tweaks you can make to your child’s diet that can provide life-changing results?

Improving your child’s gut health will act synergistically with the actions you are already taking.

Autism and Digestive Health

Solving digestive health issues has been linked to treating everything from mental health issues to viral diseases. Imagine how you feel when you have an inflamed bowel or are simply constipated.

Your psychology and physical performance are adversely affected. Now, consider the scientific fact that an inflamed bowel can cause ulcerative colitis, cancer and mental illness. You begin to see that there is a close bond between mental and physical health with digestion.

Gastrointestinal problems are common in children with autism. These digestive problems are more than mere symptoms of the condition.

There is a two-way connection between digestive health and autism. By improving your child’s bowel habits, you can alter their behavior and social functioning.

The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Autism

Research shows a demonstrable connection between autism spectrum disorder and the gut microbiome.

When harmful bacteria overwhelm the beneficial organisms in the intestines that protect from inflammation, the symptoms of autism are more pronounced.

Autistic kids have more pathogenic bacteria in their gut. Furthermore, a recent study showed that over half of the autistic participants had Sutrella, a rare bacterial genus, in their bowel. The children without autism did not have this harmful micro-organism.

There is a piece of information that may link the above findings with your child’s autism. Research shows that the microbiome-gut-brain connection is an essential modulating factor in children’s neuropsychiatric health.

In short, there is a good chance that altering your child’s microbiome through proper probiotic supplementation can improve behavior.

Autism and Diet

To improve your child’s microbiome, you need to help promote the presence of healthy microorganisms in their gut.

In animal studies, adding certain strains of probiotics was enough to correct anti-social behavior in the test subjects despite unhealthy, high-fat diets.

Your child’s diet influences more than just what micronutrients they have access to. A healthy diet allows the gut to play an active role in helping regulate hormones.

By reducing cortisol and modulating serotonin, a healthy diet will lead to a more calm and focused child.

Improve Your Child’s Microbiome

Supplementing your autistic child’s diet with healthy microorganisms can make a difference in how they feel and behave as studies suggest.

While future research will shed more light on the subject, probiotics for kids are a healthy addition to an autistic child’s diet.

Great cards to get in a love tarot reading

By
Elizabeth Williams
free love tarot reading

While each tarot card is important when it comes up in a reading, there are some cards which are particularly awesome when they come up in your love and relationship tarot reading.

These are not the only good cards to come up in your reading, but when they do show up, they’re amazing news!

Four of Wands

The Four of Wands is awesome news in your love tarot reading! It speaks about stability, continuity, and commitment. It’s a celebration of the harvest, after putting in all that hard work throughout the season.

Some readers see it as a specific engagement card, because it’s so commitment-centered.

This card can also talk about a long-lasting and durable connection like a friendship turning into something of a more romantic nature, for instance. It might herald childhood friends coming back into your life as more than friends, or it can be a sign that a significant other from your past might return into your life as a more official type of connection.

One thing is for sure, the Four of Wands speaks about things being on the up and up.

Two of Cups

Love is in the air when the Two of Cups comes up. It can speak about meeting or interacting with a new crush, you or someone getting a crush pretty soon or at the very least finding out about it.

Keep in mind this card is more about the lovey-dovey feeling than actual progress in the connection towards higher levels of commitment, though. It might also talk about having a hot and heavy affair with someone, for instance.

It’s a card that talks about emotional ties in a romantic connection that’s just starting, but it can also be an illicit or secret type of bond that gives you the butterflies.

Ten of Cups

With the Ten of Cups, the crush of the Two turns into the fulfillment of your romantic desires! This card talks about experiencing an intense and committed love connection with someone.

It can herald more initial steps of becoming an official couple, like moving in together, getting engaged, setting the wedding date or even having the wedding itself. If you’re separated from someone you love and would like to get back, it’s great news that they most likely feel the same way and are going to approach you or be open towards being approached about that reconciliation and moving on to a higher degree of commitment.

Getting into some casual connection or friends with benefits type of connection is not going to be heralded by this card. The Ten of Cups is all about serious, official, and committed connections.

Some readers see it as the happily ever after story ending that includes the family, the white picket fence home, the joy and happiness of a happy family home. Many if not most readers see this card as the wedding or getting/giving the ring card in the deck.

Ten of Pentacles

For other readers, the true happily ever after ending is the Ten of Pentacles. It includes the joy and happiness of the Ten of Cups, with the added bonus of material wealth and happiness and generational connections.

The Ten of Pentacles can also talk about getting to meet the family, so either you’re likely to meet your better half’s merry bunch, or they’re going to meet yours. It’s not just meeting them, but vibing with them as well. It can talk about getting the family’s blessing when it comes to moving on to the next significant step in your relationship.

It can also talk about pregnancies or a family expansion through other means, like adoption.

The Empress

Getting the Empress card in a love reading is wonderful news! It talks about pampering, abundance, blossoming, and plentiful blessings. It’s particularly good news if you or your better half are going through any fertility treatments or trying to get pregnant or adopt.

As a card that represents Divine Feminine Energy, it can also be the sign that you’re about to connect or become involved with a soul mate or twin flame, a Divine Counterpart.

When your Divine Feminine Energy is awakening, it can also mean you’ll go through a spiritual state of balancing and reaching bliss through feeling infinitely blessed.

You may also be on the way towards a Kundalini Awakening, so brace yourself for an intense and exciting ride!

The Sun

Getting the Sun card in your love reading is amazing news, regardless of what stage of the connection or interaction you’re at. It speaks about joy, happiness, fulfillment.

If you’ve also gotten the Moon card by any chance in the same reading, it’s wonderful news. The Sun and the Moon together talk about a Divine Counterpart connection coming online and manifesting into your human experience.

But the Sun is amazing news all on its own. It talks about that feeling of fulfillment and beatitude you get when you finally achieve the goals you had for your love life. Depending on your particular situation, it can mean reconciliation, moving in together, wedding proposal, actual wedding, pregnancy, giving birth, adopting and so on.

In short

When any of these cards show up for you in a love or relationship tarot reading, it’s wonderful news for your romantic, marital, and familial future. If you’re getting more than one of them showing up, that’s all the better!

If neither of these cards shows up in your reading, don’t despair. Tarot cards have a language of their own, and based on the intuition of your reader, they are able to convey some messages even without the specific card or cards coming up.

So getting these cards is awesome news, but not getting them is not terrible news at all. When it comes to tarot, it’s not so much about the obvious things like particular cards showing up as it is about messages from spirit being conveyed.

5 Steps to Take to Protect Your Health

By
Elizabeth Williams

We only get one life, so protecting our health and wellbeing is one of the most vital things to do. However, there is a lot more to it than simply eating right and exercising. Alongside making smart decisions, you need to have other arrangements in place in case of unexpected accidents.

Below, we are going to discuss six steps to take to protect your health that may even save you some money along the way. Interested in learning more? Then keep on reading.

Get health insurance

Without a doubt, one of the first and most important things to do to protect your health is to invest in insurance. This not only ensures that you will get the best care possible but provides you peace of mind and financial security. To weigh up your best options and learn more about what benefits you are eligible for, check out HelpAdvisor. They will help you make the most of your coverage.

Make an emergency fund

An emergency fund helps protect your finances, but it can also safeguard your health as well. If an accident does happen or if you fall unexpectedly ill, you know the funds are there to maintain your standard of living. Experts recommend keeping around 3-6 months handy, so try putting a little away each week. These money-saving tips will help you get started.

Stop addictive habits

Smoking, gambling, drug-taking, and excessive drinking are all considered addictive. Alongside being terrible habits for your wallet, they are also bad for your physical health. If you find that they are impacting your life, it’s time to make positive changes and break your addiction. Some steps you may want to take include: 

–      Seeking professional support: Doctors, therapists, and counselors can help you get on the right track and support your journey.

–      Attending group meetings: Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can help you feel safe, secure, and understood.

–      Occupying your time: Focus on filling your day with meaningful relations and exciting interactions. Try a new hobby or volunteer. It will fill time and keep you occupied.

–      Celebrating your accomplishments: Breaking a habit is a significant achievement! Reward yourself and acknowledge your hard work. 

Keep your body and mind active

In order to stay healthy, we need to keep ourselves active. This doesn’t just include exercise but also pushing our mind as well. Try learning a new skill, taking on a challenge, or simply setting yourself personal goals. It really can make a big difference.

If you’re concerned about the money side of things, you shouldn’t be. There are so many free applications, classes, and lessons out there. Click here for more information.

Visit your doctor regularly 

Finally, the key to protect your health is prevention. By visiting your doctor regularly, you can diagnose symptoms before they become harmful and turn more serious. Get your yearly vaccinations, book a check-up, and don’t forget to neglect other areas as well. This includes eye/hearing testing and dental care.

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