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Even though we have more knowledge available about the female body, we are more ignorant than ever before in human history. Somewhere between being a teenager and being an adult we have develop a disconnect with our female bodies.
And whenever there is a “glitch in the system,” our reactions range from annoyance to outright anger. We feel betrayed by our bodies. How dare our female bodies interrupt our lives! But a lot time, we chose to ignore the subtle messages that our bodies are sending.
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We all start a diet or exercise program with good intentions of following it through and seeing spectacular results. Sometimes there might be a tinge of doubt, but we brush it aside and think that “this time it will be different.” But is it really that different?
If you are the same person that failed the last attempt, what changed? In most cases there is no emotional breakthrough that can justify this new hope. And yet we always hope.
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Some insurance companies cover every aspect of the pregnancy and delivery, but that is if you have a top notched health insurance (or you are paying high premiums). According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a typical uncomplicated vaginal birth could cost anywhere between $1,500 to $7,900 in out-of-pocket expenses. A typical uncomplicated C-section could cost anywhere between $2,200 – $9,800 in out-of-pocket expenses. What if there are complications? For a complicated C-section, you are looking at $21,200. Just delivering the baby is expensive! And this does not include the cost associated with prenatal care and wellness visits after the birth.
Now that we visited a doctor through one of the low cost health care options, how do we get that prescription fill without breaking the bank? If it is your typical allergy or flu medication, nothing beats the $4 generic at Walmart or Target.
But what if you have a brand name drug? Or a brand name maintenance drug? This post is a discussion of how to get reduced or free maintenance medication from pharmaceuticals companies for chronic health conditions if you have no health insurance or limited health insurance.
This post is a discussion of some adult eczema treatment tips to help manage this skin condition. Being the shopper for household products, I hope to indirectly improve my husband’s eczema by changing some household products that are known to cause skin irritation.
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Sometimes I wonder why we try so hard to maintain or even lose weight. In 10 years I would still be the same dress size even though your typical office worker gains 2 pounds per year. Vanity sizing would guarantee that I would still be a size 8 at 40. But wedding dresses sizing has its own set rules that makes even a normal sized bride feel like a whale. Actually wedding dresses sizing makes wedding dress shopping down right depressing.
This a post on my thoughts about wedding dresses sizing and a tip I learned that could save you some money when you shop for a wedding dress.
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Sometimes I wonder if aliens are watching us from a distant planet whether they would find it strange the amount of money or time we spend on seeking expert advice on how to eat healthy. We read magazines and books, consult with nutritionists and doctors, and even check with the government (ie. the food pyramid) on one of our most basic survival skills.
