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10 Ways to Reconnect With Your Inner Child

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Everyone starts as a child in this world, and you slowly grow into an adult. You learn many lessons during your childhood, but there are some things that you would rather leave in the past. However, while you grow and morph into an adult, you still have an inner child that longs to be released on occasion.

Perhaps you’re not familiar with your inner child and need to be introduced to this silent being inside. Your inner child is the person that found out all kinds of fascinating things about life due to their curiosity. While you’re in an adult body, the kid within loves strolling down the toy aisle, even though you no longer play with toys.

It’s the curiosity and zest for life that you need to reconnect with, as it often gets lost as you age. This child inside you still loves superheroes and has aspirations to do something great like writing a movie or book. Perhaps he or she wants to go to a faraway land and explore ancient ruins or an exotic beach.

This little person within you is the gentle nudge that tries to show you things about the world around you that you might not notice in the hustle and bustle of your day.

Ways the Child Within Helps You

inner childThe benefits of connecting with this child are vast as it helps to keep you young at heart. Here are some other advantages of reconnecting.

  • Keeps you ever aware of your goals
  • Allows you to make your own rules and follow them
  • It helps you to focus on your dreams and not be stuck in the daily grind
  • Makes you see the world around you as a place of wonders rather than all the negativity and darkness
  • Assists you in recognizing dangers and when to be afraid
  • It teaches you that you need to love more and worry less

Ten Ways of Reconnecting with The Inner Child

Since there are so many benefits to connecting with this child within, you probably need some instruction on accomplishing this goal. Here are the following ways to start the reconnection process.

1. Laugh Often

Do you remember as a child laughing, even giggling because you had nothing holding you back? You didn’t have to worry about paying the bills or getting up early for work. You lived for the moment and what toy you would play with next.

If you want to free this inner child, then bust out in a big belly laugh. The key is to laugh like no one is watching you and not be self-conscious about it. There are so many things in life that can make you chuckle, but if you need some inspiration, you can use the internet.

It’s okay for you to be completely ridiculous, as the child within will connect with this light-hearted and fun nature. Engage with fun games with your family, such as slug bug, eye spy, and other travel competitions. Find opportunities to laugh every day, and it can also do wonders for your mental health, according to the National Library of Medicine.

2. Enhance Your Laser-Like Concentration

Do you recall how focused you were as a child as you worked your Legos or put together a dollhouse? Your concentration was hard to break as you had one goal in mind, and nothing was going to detour you from accomplishing it. Some call this laser-like concentration because the focus is so strong that it’s seemingly unbreakable.

While mundane tasks like taking a bath, brushing your teeth, or putting on your clothes for school seemed to take forever, the moments you spend with those toys flew by. By enhancing your focus, you’re clearing a path for what matters most. The key is to get your work done with intense concentration, and you can have fun once work is done.

The child within you wants to feel, love, discover new things, be innovative, and longs to do something great.

3. Explore and Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

During your formative years, you were constantly being faced with new sights, experiences, and people. However, there were times when you just wanted to be alone and play with your toys. When you were saying hello to new things and people, you had to learn to adapt.

The world around you changed in the blink of an eye, and you had to learn a whole fresh reality that included the new things you’ve discovered. Children must learn to expand their comfort zones constantly, and adults aren’t as keen on making changes. Adapting and evolving is just part of life, but adults are not eager to step out of their comfort zones.

It would help if you learned to stop being grumpy and set in your ways, and you need to embrace the infinite wonders that are all around you. The child within you craves adventure and to change things up a bit.

4. Exploring the World Around You

One of the best ways to establish the connection with the child within is to take a walk in nature. Find someplace that you find exciting and pleasant and let your senses go wild. Take inventory of the sounds you hear, the shapes you see, and the aromas blowing in the breeze.

Using your senses helps to open you to a new reality. While you’re walking, take a stroll down memory lane. Go back in time to where you thought art was a creation, and you were captivated by it. Remember drawing big trees with their branches stretched up to the heavens and the sunshine beaming on them?

Somehow you felt that drawing those trees was connected to walking outside on a warm summer’s day. Strolling through the world around you will help you to reactivate these memories and re-center yourself.

inner child5. Acknowledge Your Strengths to Enhance Inner Peace and Security

Everyone needs to feel protected, especially a child. You must form an unshakable identity that you know will protect you. You can accomplish this by learning your strengths emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Embrace your gifts and accept your challenges. If you want to connect with the child within, then you need to make them feel safe.

6. Keep Your Feelings in Proper Alignment

It would help if you did things to honor the child within you, which means you need to keep proper alignment. The adult in you wants to please people and not say no when people ask you to do something. However, you may need to brush up on your self-love.

Never put other people’s feelings above yours, as this will make the child within you feel neglected and frightened.

7. Cherish Your Inner Child

Sometimes the child inside you is broken or wounded due to trauma. This can cause you to act out just like a kid due to the pain. In these instances, you need to cherish and nurture this inner kid, and let them know that they’re safe, loved, and protected. Use positive affirmations to heal deep wounds that keep you conflicted.

8. Work on Chakra Blockages

If you’re in touch with your spiritual self, then you may know about chakras. These wheels are energy points in your body, and when you have negativity, hurt, or sickness, these energy points become blocked.

The sacral chakra is the one that is connected to your child within, so you need to make sure you unblock this pathway so you can reconnect. Meditation is a great way to start opening these clogged pathways.

9. Write a Letter to Your Inner Child

If you want to connect to the child within, then a journal may be the key. If it’s been several years since you’ve been disconnected, then you may have a lot of questions. Journaling is an excellent way to spark this inner being, and it can help you resurface memories of things from childhood you may have long forgotten.

It’s okay to write a letter to your inner child, too, as you may have some unsettled business to take care of.

10. Cultivate Your Aspirations

Do you remember the days when you thought that every impossible task that came your way was nothing more than a bump in the road? Your inner child has no problem seeing obstacles as nothing major, which is unlike adults. When you’re a grown-up, you feel all kinds of pressure and often go underappreciated.

You’re stuck in the 9-5 pm grind and opt for fast food because there are not enough hours to cook a healthy meal. Connecting to the child within will allow you to reignite those passions that you can conquer the impossible. Perhaps you wanted to write a book.

Sure, that book may not be on New York’s Best Seller list, but it will be powerful because you accomplish something that seems impossible. Each day, your mind will meditate on tons of goals that you want to achieve. It would be best if you reconnected with all those that seem unfeasible, impossible, and unlikely.

inner childFinal Thoughts on Reconnecting with Your Inner Child

The child within you isn’t a means for avoidance, nor is it a vehicle for you to act irresponsibly. Rather, connecting with the inner child allows you to open your sense of marvel. It’s the core of your being, a personal character which cannot be formed nor demolished, merely transformed.

Fashion Company Designs Accessories Out of Trash Pile in Russia 

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A fashion company based in St. Petersburg, Russia takes trash piles and transforms them into unique accessories.

Unfortunately, Russia’s landfills have poorer maintenance and less oversight than those in other countries throughout Europe.

In fact, one landfill in Moscow measures at least 10 stories tall. Authorities warn that poor waste management could lead to infectious diseases and polluted groundwater.

Because of the dire trash situation in Russia, the fashion company 99Recycle decided to take matters into their own hands. Workers sifted through mountains of trash to gather various recyclable materials. Then, they turned them into novel recycled accessories and school supplies. The company designed items such as backpacks, bags, pencil and laptop cases, and toys like skateboards and bicycles.

Their ingenuity caught the attention of officials overseeing the 2020 St. Petersburg Awards. They gave the Recycle/Upcycle Project of the Year award to 99Recycle because of their sustainable products.

In the modern world, “fast fashion” is an ever-growing problem. Companies aim to create mass quantities of clothes as cheaply as possible, without regard for the consequences. Unfortunately, keeping costs low takes a devastating toll on the environment. According to the World Economic Forum, the fashion industry produces an astounding 10% of total carbon emissions.

Some other startling statistics about fast fashion include the following:

Here are some interesting facts.

The fashion industry uses a lot of water

  • The fashion industry is one of the most water-intensive industries in the world, second only to fruit and vegetable farming. It consumes around 79 billion cubic meters of water annually.
  • Making just one cotton T-shirt requires about 2,700 liters of water, and a pair of jeans takes nearly 7,600 liters.
  • The water it takes to make one T-shirt could provide one person drinking water for 900 days.
  • The fashion industry contributes greatly to water pollution. Textile dyeing is the world’s second-largest polluter of water. Runoff from the dyeing process goes into rivers, streams and ditches.
  • Cotton requires 5,283 gallons of water to produce just 2.2 pounds of the crop. This amount of cotton can produce just one T-shirt and a pair of jeans. According to the WWF, “current cotton production methods are environmentally unsustainable.”
  • Washing clothes also creates harmful air and ocean pollution. Each year, around 500,000 tons of microfibers get released into the oceans from laundry alone. This equates to 50 billion plastic bottles worth of microplastics.

Clothing litters the world’s landfills

  • The equivalent of one garbage truck of clothes goes to a landfill every second. A staggering 85% of textiles ends up in dumps each year, where it gets burned or simply goes to waste. The Sydney harbor could get filled annually with the amount of clothes thrown away.
  • People bought 60% more clothing in 2014 compared to 2000, but they kept clothes only half as long.
  • Since 2000, the fashion industry’s production has nearly doubled.
  • Fashion companies in Europe only offered an average of two collections per year in 2000. In 2014, that increased to five.

The impact of synthetics

  • The majority of the fibers actually come from polyester, a type of plastic found in roughly 60% of clothing. Polyester production releases two to three times more carbon emissions than cotton, and polyester doesn’t break down in the ocean.
  • A 2017 report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) offered more damning evidence against the fashion industry. It estimated that 35% of all microplastics,  tiny pieces of non-biodegradable plastics — in the ocean came from washing synthetic products like polyester.
  • Just one example of the fashion industry’s catastrophic impact on the environment can be seen in Uzbekistan. There, relentless cotton farming caused the Aral Sea to completely dry up after 50 years. To put that in perspective, the Aral Sea was once one of the world’s four largest lakes.
  • In total, the fashion industry causes 20% of all industrial water pollution worldwide.

How 99Recycle is disrupting the fashion industry with sustainability

As you can see, fast fashion and the production of clothes, in general, contributes enormously to environmental degradation. 99Recycle is just one company that aims to drastically reduce its carbon footprint.

The company uses a large 3D printer much like the type used by Hyundai. This 3D printer only utilizes recycled plastic as raw materials, and creates textiles from hand-sewn products. This ensures that each accessory or clothing item retains individuality. So far, 99Recycle has gathered over 70 tons of recycled plastic by collaborating with local recycling agencies.

“The process of preparing the materials is more complicated than for ordinary materials. Most of our time is taken up by the preparation, because we need to clean it, to make it even, to select it, to reject some materials,” Olesya Kulik, designer at 99Recycle told Euronews.

 Since 95% of all waste in Russia ends up in landfills, 99Recycle doesn’t want to contribute further to the problem. Instead, they want to become part of the solution in combating throwaway culture. In addition to creating eco-friendly products, the company holds classes and lectures about recycling and sustainability. They hope their small influence will help people become more aware of their daily habits.

“Globally, humanity needs to resolve the garbage problem, there is no way around it,” co-founder of 99Recycle Anton Rykachevskiy says. “A lot of trash is appearing, and we take on the role of guys who inspire everybody around us. We take something that seems to be garbage. Now people call it recyclable materials, it’s good. And we create cool, exceptional things, which weren’t previously made of recyclable materials.”

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Final thoughts on the fashion company based in Russia, turning trash into treasure

So who would’ve thought that trash rotting in a landfill could become a fashion statement? That’s exactly what 99Recycle had in mind when the founders created the company. They scour landfills and work with recycling non-profits to create unique, sustainable items.

The company has a small online store selling bags, backpacks, fanny packs, and skateboards. They also offer to work with corporate companies on promotional products and branded merchandise. Indeed, 99Recycle shows that the fashion industry can adopt sustainable practices while still creating aesthetically appealing products.

8 Destructive Habits to Stop Right Now

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Everyone has destructive habits that keep them from being their best. Whether it’s putting yourself down constantly or taking illegal drugs, there are all sorts of problems that you must overcome in life. Why do people engage in dangerous habits that can affect their mind and body?

Eight Destructive Habits You Must Stop

If you have habits hurting more than helping you, it’s time to quit. How does one stop “cold turkey” when they’ve developed a practice that’s lasted for months, years, or decades? You can only overcome things with the power of positivity and a drive to do and be your best.

Here are eight everyday destructive habits you need to stop right now, and there are a few tips on achieving these goals.

change your thoughts meme1. Using Negative Self-Talk

Quit talking down to yourself. So, you’ve made a few mistakes along the way; you must remember that you’re only human. There is no perfect person on this planet, and the mistakes give you plenty of opportunities to learn. It’s very derogatory to say things to yourself like:

  • I look fat in this outfit.
  • My hair is ugly because it’s so thin and wiry.
  • I will never amount to anything.
  • I’m a loser.
  • I am unlucky in love and life.
  • Why am I such a failure?

When you use such negative talk to speak to and about yourself, you’re beating yourself down a little at a time. Stop looking at yourself as a failure, and you won’t fail. It would help if you started using your words to pick yourself up and claim victory rather than defeat.

•How to Fix This:

Fixing this negative mindset isn’t going to happen overnight. You will need to practice. Start by rebutting all these negative thoughts that pop into your head. When you look at yourself in the mirror and think you look fat, try saying something like: “I may not be at my goal weight, but I am worth working on getting where I need to be.”

2. Surrounding Yourself with Negativity

You’re known by the company you keep, and how many times did your parents tell you that birds of the same feather always flock together? If you’re around people who are always negative and look at life as if the glass is half empty, then you will develop this negative mindset too.

•How to Fix This:

You can fix this by making new friends. Your friendships should enhance or add something to your life and not take away from it. Rather than living in a bubble with such pessimistic folks, it would be better to be surrounded by positivity.

No one wants to be friends with people who are melancholy all the time anyway. So be the kind of person that people love to be around.

3. You Limit Yourself

Why do you put limits on yourself and think that you can’t do something? Suppose you have a degree as well as anyone else in your office. A new position opens on the job board you’re qualified for, but you don’t think you can do it.

You have the qualifications and the training, so why do you put yourself down and act like you’re no better than the other folks? Your imagination is the only thing that limits you.

•How to Fix This:

Start validating the years of college and other work that you’ve done. You’ve been trained and have experience, so why can’t you go for that new job that will give you more money?

Start using the facts to combat the limitations that come to your mind. Anxiety will do nothing but keep you from being all you can be.

4. Caring Too Much What Other People Think

Why is it that society, in general, cares so much about what others are thinking? You love this shirt that you got on vacation, but you won’t wear it because of the vivid pattern. You’re so afraid of what others might say about it that you let it collect dust.

Who cares what other people think? If you love the shirt, if it fits and looks good on your body, then that’s all that matters. It would help if you never lived your life hoping to please someone else, as it will only make you miserable.

•How to Fix This:

Each time these thoughts come into your mind that tells you that someone won’t like this or make an individual mad, you need to combat it with a dose of truth. Tell yourself that it doesn’t matter what Tom, Joe, or Karen thinks about you, your family, clothes, or where you live. It’s your life to live, and if you’re happy, then that’s all that matters.

destructive habits5. Binge Eating

Are you a stress eater who loves to gorge when your nerves get the best of you? You can’t maintain a healthy weight and overall good health when you’re letting your stress level guide your gut. The obesity rate is out of control in this country, and according to the National Library of Medicine, more than 1.2 percent of the population has this problem.

•How to Fix This:

If you have binge eating troubles, then you need to get help. Counseling is an excellent place to start to learn practical coping skills for this common problem. Other methods can help you eat less, but developing new ways to deal with stress is the key to success.

6. Abusing Drugs or Alcohol

Many people self-medicate because they want the pain to go away. It’s effortless to find alcohol as it’s sold in every supermarket and convenience store nationwide. Illegal drugs, and even those prescribed, can also easily be abused.

Do you know how many people started out taking a little shot of whiskey to get them to fall asleep or turn off their minds? However, the song “The Whiskey Isn’t Working Anymore” comes from a place of truth. Once you indulge in this habit regularly, you will need more to get the same effect; this is how addiction is born.

Abusing any drug or alcohol can have serious consequences.

•How to Fix This:

You must seek help for any addiction. If you need alcohol or drugs to get to sleep or function during the day, you have a problem that needs to be addressed quickly. The longer you allow this addiction to go on, the more damage it can do to your body.

7. You Don’t Speak Up for Yourself

Do you let people walk all over you? Have you become a doormat with a sign on your head that says, “please step on me?” Why don’t you stand up for yourself and stop letting people take advantage of your kindness?

If you give some people an inch, they will take a mile. Your time and money are just as valuable as theirs, so don’t let these folks tread on you.

•How to Fix This:

It would help if you learned how to say no. People will use you as long as you allow them to. When you start telling people how you want to be treated, then it’s a game-changer. Healthy boundaries are good for you and others, per the National Institute of Medicine, and they’re essential in a professional setting.

8. Comparing Yourself with Others

Why do you constantly compare yourself to someone else? You compare your home, car, job, and income levels to those of other people. This kind of mindset will drive you mad. The neighbor down the street may have paid $300,000 for his home, but your home that cost $120,000 is just as good.

Maybe you don’t need all the bells and whistles in your life, and you can be happy with the simple things. Comparing yourself to others shows low self-esteem and a deflated self-worth, and it’s one of the worst destructive habits.

•How to Fix This:

Learning to be thankful for what you have is a great place to start. When you begin to feel jealousy over your neighbor’s big house, you need to remind yourself to be thankful that you have a home to live in.

The same goes for a car or job. Be grateful for what you do have so that the Universe will entrust you with more.

destructive habitsFinal Thoughts on Stopping Self Destructive Habits

These are just eight of the everyday destructive habits that people engage in; however, there are many more. The key is to start taking accountability for your words and actions. Don’t beat yourself up all the time when you make a mistake.

Instead, look at these mistakes as ways to learn lessons that will help you grow and flourish. With age comes maturity, but it doesn’t mean bad habits go away as you age. What can you do today to get your self-destructive habits under control so that you can live a better life?

50 Things You Can Do For Yourself On A Bad Day

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An occasional bad day is inevitable. Even if you got up, did your positive affirmations, exercised, ate a healthy breakfast, and did everything correctly, things out of your control can ruin your mood. In a world where there is so much positivity and beauty, there is also negativity and drama.

The good news is that you can learn to love yourself through these challenging times. Why is it that people immediately start to beat up on themselves when things don’t go the way they intend? Rather than delving into the negativity and problems of the day, you can help turn your mood around by taking care of yourself.

Fifty Things You Can Do for Yourself on A Bad Day

The next time everything seems to be going wrong, and you can’t get ahead, try one of these fifty things to help put you in a better mood.

bad day1. Go for A Walk in The Sunshine

There’s nothing better than going for a walk in the sunshine. If you’re having a bad day, you won’t be able to stay downtrodden when you’re basking in the golden rays. The sun is very healing to your mind, body, and soul.

2. Treat Yourself to A Gift

Is there something that you’ve been wanting to buy for yourself but haven’t done it yet? Why not treat yourself to that special item? You work hard, so you deserve rewards on occasion.

3. Phone A Friend

No one can help you through rough times like a good friend. Phone that person that always knows just what to say to make things better. A good chat session will improve your mood and help you get through the rest of the day.

4. Take A Bubble Bath

Is there anything more soothing and relaxing than a bubble bath? When you’ve submerged in a tub of hot water with bubbles all around, it’s as if the cares of life just fade away. Light some candles for yourself to give the soaking session extra ambiance.

5. Watch Some Comedy Videos

Laughter is truly the best medicine, and there are studies to prove it. According to the National Institute of Medicine, belly laughing helps to release feel-good hormones in your body. You can find hilarious videos all over the internet that will make you chuckle.

6. Write in Your Gratitude Journal

A gratitude journal helps you stay grounded and be thankful for all your blessings that Mother Earth has given you. Even when you are mad at the world and feel the world has been cruel to you, you can learn to be thankful. The sun will shine again, and it helps when you have gratitude in your heart.

7. Meditate

Meditation puts you in a better mindset. You can purge the negativity from your mind that seems to be drowning you. Meditation is great because you can do it in the office, the bathroom at work, or in your car on your break.

8. Practice Yoga

Yoga is another ancient practice that can help to purge negativity from your body. When you’re under stress, your muscles can hold onto that tension. Thankfully, yoga is one way that you can release all that tension from your system.

9. Cry and Let It All Out

There’s nothing like a good cry to purge all the bad feelings from the inside out. Don’t bottle things up, as they can quickly become a time bomb. It’s okay to cry, even for guys.

10. Dance Like No One Is Watching You

There’s something magical about dancing. Put on some great music and just cut loose. Moving your body is good exercise, and it will help to release those feel-good endorphins.

11. Sing with Your Favorite Music

Grab the hairbrush and pretend you’re a rock star. Music is a great motivator, and it’s even used in therapy for those with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the National Library of Medicine, they can calm patients with sundown syndrome just by playing some catchy tunes.

bad day12. Bake Something Yummy

Baking can be great medicine for your bad day. When you’re in the kitchen creating a masterpiece with your hands, it can boost your mood. Who can be sad when you’re making something delicious like chocolate chip cookies?

13. Walk Barefooted in The Grass

If your mood is terrible because you had a bad day, and you’re not sure if you can make it till tomorrow, then take off your shoes. That’s right; take off your shoes and walk outside barefoot. There’s something euphoric about feeling the earth beneath your feet that helps to ground you and re-center your life.

14. Organize Something

When your life feels like it’s falling apart and everything is a mess, organizing something can make you feel much better. It’s time to clean those closets anyway.

15. Take A Nap

A nap can reset your stress levels and bring some relief. Try not to sleep for more than two hours, or it will interrupt your rest at night.

16. Take the Day Off

If things are bad one day, then you should take a whole or half a day off. There’s no reason to sit at the office and be miserable when you can go home and get some of the negativity out of your system.

17. Call Your Parents

No one seems to have better words of wisdom than good old mom and dad. When things are going so wrong, and you’ve had a bad day, why not give them a call?

18. Go for A Bike Ride

Riding a bike is a great workout that works for all your major muscle groups, plus it makes you feel better. It’s hard to focus on your troubles when you’re outside smelling flowers and feeling the winds from Mother Nature blow across your face.

19. Light Scented Candles

Aromatherapy has long been used to enhance moods. If you feel like your mood is tanking, then light some candles or use some essential oils. Lavender is known to lift your spirits and make you calmer.

20. Sit on The Porch Swing with Fresh Lemonade

Many great books and songs start on a porch swing. Is there anything more refreshing than a glass of lemonade and a nice swing on a beautiful day?

21. Go to A Lake or The Beach

Water is a calming element that can help you with your mood. No matter how bad your day, tip your toes in the water and let the cares of life fade away.

22. Listen to Stories of Encouragement from Ted Talks

Ted Talks are one of the greatest motivational inventions around. You can choose from 100s of stories of people who have accomplished major things. Your troubles will pare in comparison when you hear some of the heroic tales and troubles of others.

23. Go for A Dip in The Pool

When you need to cool off, there’s nothing better than a dip in the pool. Not only does it help you with your hot temper, but it feels great when the temperatures outside are soaring too.

24. Hit the Gym

Work out your frustrations on a punching bag or other piece of equipment. According to The National Library of Medicine, an intense workout can help to balance cortisol levels.

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25. Spend Time with Your Pet

There’s something very therapeutic about pets. A recent study reviewed by the National Library of Medicine finds that those who own pets have a lower blood pressure than those who don’t have animals. This can only be beneficial when you’re all worked up after having a horrible day.

26. Have Someone Hold You Tight

Isn’t there something powerful and even tranquil about being held tightly when your whole world is falling apart? In an Autistic person, the basket hold is used to help them during a meltdown. It gives them a sense of security per Autism PDD, and it allows encourages them to get to a better place. Why wouldn’t this help you too?

27. Spend Some Time in A Hammock

While you may have a challenging time getting in and situated, there’s something extraordinary about swinging in a hammock. You don’t need two trees in proximity to hang one of these swaying beds, as ones on a stand do just as well.

28. Make A Bucket List and Dream

Perhaps the best time to dream about your future is when you feel that your current life isn’t going so well. There’s something very therapeutic about grabbing a pen and paper and making a bucket list. Plus, it will help you think about more positive things.

29. Take Yourself Out to A Nice Dinner

Why cook and create a mess when you can take yourself out on the town? Grab a friend or your partner, or you can even go by yourself to a local eatery. Try something new and adventurous that you usually wouldn’t even consider.

30. Take a Drive with The Windows Down and Music Blasting

Is there anything quite as nice as a drive in the country with your windows down? Perhaps it’s the sense that you are free and can go anywhere you want when you’re in control of the wheel. Don’t forget to play some amazing music to enhance the experience.

31. Listen to Mood Music

Music is indeed a motivator, and you can use some good tunes to keep your mood in check. The great thing about having so many different genres of music is that you can match it to your mood. Whether you’re sad and want country music or prefer heavy metal when you feel like banging your head doesn’t matter, as you’re in control.

32. Scream and Let All Your Frustrations Out

Have you ever tried screaming therapy? Well, it’s not for the faint of heart, but there’s something very therapeutic about opening your mouth and just letting out a spine-tingling scream that feels releasing.

33. Shut Yourself Away for Some Alone Time

If you want to make the world go away, then there’s no better time to do that than on a bad day. Close your door, grab your favorite blanket, and just be alone with your thoughts. Sometimes, the silence can be quite healing and turn your mood around for the better.

34. Read a Good Book

If your troubles have become too much to handle, then why not slip into a good book and get lost in a story? Whether you like fiction or nonfiction doesn’t matter, a good story will draw you in and make you forget about your troubles.

35. Have Some Wine

Having a glass of red wine is not only good for your heart, but it can be very relaxing to the entire body. Now, you don’t need to become inebriated to experience the benefits of this drink, but one glass can undoubtedly calm you down.

36. Clean Your Car

Find some mind-numbing and tedious tasks like cleaning your car to engaged in. While your vehicle probably needs a good scrubbing, it will also take your mind off the day and all your heartaches.

37. Start A New Television Series and Chill

You no longer need to wait for the next episode of your favorite show when you have so many on-demand options. Choose your favorite program provider and find a good show to binge-watch.

If you’re at a loss on what to view, then ask your friends for suggestions on social media. You will find out about all kinds of shows you never knew were out there that you would love.

38. Unplug from Technology

If you’ve had a bad day and don’t want to be disrupted anymore, then turn off all technology. The world will survive if you’re not connected to your cell phone or social media accounts for a few hours. It’s pretty stressful to be connected all the time, so disconnect and have some peace for a bit.

productive meme39. Plan a Much-Needed Vacation

Nothing can kick your bad mood to the curb like planning a week in the tropics. Where would you like to go this year for your much-needed time off? There are so many places to see and explore, and doing some travel searching while you’ve had a bad day can boost your mood.

40. Write Poetry

If you want to get into your feelings and embrace your mood, you can write poetry or a song. Did you know that some of the greatest songs ever written for this country came from times of great adversity? For instance, everyone knows the song The Star-Spangled Banner, and the story behind it is just as amazing as the song.

Frances Scott Key was a Frederick, Maryland lawyer who wrote that National Anthem during the battle, and he certainly had a bad day. During the war of 1812, Key was stationed in Fort McHenry. They were bombarded with bombs, and he didn’t know what the state of the country would be in the morning.

To his surprise, the first thing he saw when he awakened the next day was the flag still waving. Being a poet, he put his words and feelings into writing that has become one of the most popular songs of all time. Is there a song in you that’s waiting to be birthed?

41. Head to A Local Park and Swing

Sometimes you just need to chuck responsibilities and be like a kid. Head to your local park and swing for a bit. Just leave your worries and the bad day behind.

42. Look Through Old Photo Albums

Why not remember when times were much simpler by taking a stroll down memory lane? Looking through old photo albums will make you have nostalgic feelings and improve your mood.

43. Visit the Grave of a Loved One

It’s often the case that the person that is your confidant when the world is cruel has already passed on. There’s no reason why you can’t take some flowers and go to their grave to visit them. There’s undoubtedly therapy in having a conversation with someone who always had all the correct answers for you, even if they can’t physically respond.

44. Color in An Adult Coloring Book

Like them or hate them; adult coloring books can undoubtedly take your mind off your troubles. If you don’t like to be too detailed or get into all that intricate work, then you can select some easier pages.

45. Write an Old-Fashioned Letter to Someone You Love

How long has it been since you wrote a letter to someone you love? No, email doesn’t count, and text messages don’t count either. Sit down and write a letter telling someone how important they are and what they mean to you. It will certainly enhance your mood.

46. Play an Instrument

Do you play the piano, the drums, the saxophone, or another instrument? You can be the most creative and play your heart out when you’ve had a bad day. Remember, music is good therapy, so you can sing and play your way to a better mood.

Is there any better instrument than the drums to beat out all of your frustrations on?

47. Go on An Ice Cream Run

Is there anything in this world that chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles won’t resolve? Treat yourself to an ice cream run to one of your favorite shops. Instead of getting it to go, why not sit inside and enjoy the ambiance of a place that makes both young and old smile?

48. Do A Random Act Of Kindness

Just because your day isn’t going so well doesn’t mean you cannot make it better for someone else. You can do a random act of kindness and find great pleasure in seeing the smile on someone’s face. Paying for someone’s food in line at a drive-thru has been overdone.

While it’s a nice gesture, these people already have money, or they wouldn’t be there. Why not choose a clerk working behind the counter and bring them flowers or a gift card? They’re the ones who don’t get much money for such a challenging job.

Plus, you could run into a grocery store and pay for an older person’s groceries who is undoubtedly living on a fixed income. Think outside the box to do something truly amazing.

49. Visit Some Beautiful Places and Take Pictures

Mother Nature has painted a spectacular canvas that no artist has ever been able to do homage to. Why not find some gorgeous spots like a lake or even sunset and paint or take a picture of it? You can share your photos on social media for all to see, and you might find that your picture-taking abilities are worth selling on the online sites that encourage it.

50. Look for The Lessons

Life is about sunshine and rain, but you will learn many lessons during the various seasons. You had a bad day, but was there a lesson to be discovered in the things that happened to you? Many people want to shake off horrible experiences, but they need to investigate what can be learned to do better the next time.

Some things are far beyond your control and don’t have any lessons, but there are sometimes that the Universe is trying to teach you. Remember, to whom much is given, much is required, so you are constantly in a state of learning and teaching others about how to make the journey in life even better.

Final Thoughts on Ways to Combat A Bad Day

Everyone has bad days, but it’s what you do during these times that matter the most. This list has something for everyone with varied interests. When you feel downtrodden and like you want to throw in the towel, then use something on this list to pick yourself up and keep going.

10 Signs Someone Needs a Parasite Cleanse

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We share this world with countless creatures, many of them microscopic. Did you also know that some of these tiny bugs and worms also share your body? How do you know if you have a bodily invasion of parasites? Could you even need a parasite to cleanse?

It’s a sobering realization that your body is not entirely your own. According to an article published by Clinical Microbiology Reviews, you are a virtual menagerie of microscopic flora and fauna. The report reveals that average humans may host as many as 300 parasitic worm species and 70 species of protozoa.

Over thousands of years of human evolution, some were from primordial ancestors and others from animals. Not all microbes are parasitic, meaning they rob blood and nutrition from your system. Some of these tiny organisms are harmless.

Your body depends on specific microscopic flora for the well-being of your digestive system as well as other benefits. However, internal parasites can cause disease and other conditions if left untreated.

Ten Signs You May Have Internal Parasites

Nobody likes to think that they have tiny creatures wreaking havoc in their body. The parasitic pests may be tiny, but they often have notice calling cards when they’ve taken up residence in your gut. Here are ten signs that you may have internal parasites that would warrant a good parasite cleanse:

parasite1. Anemia

While vampires may be the fiends of horror fiction, nature’s tiny bloodsuckers are a reality. Some parasitic species bite into the lining of your digestive system to sip life-sustaining blood. After a time, you may develop anemia from iron deficiency.

2. Changes in Appetite

You may hear expectant mothers say they are eating for two. What if you have internal parasites and are eating for thousands? An article published by the Mayo Clinic says that just two tapeworms in your intestines can be problematic.

These disgusting pests attach to the lining of your intestines and steal some of the nutrients meant for you. Since you must share, you may not feel full after a meal and may experience unusual hunger. You may also develop painful bloating and gas due to tapeworms and other parasites.

3. Unexplained Digestive Problems

Did you know that a parasitic invasion can mimic other digestive issues? Some people who experience gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation may be misdiagnosed with IBS or other conditions. Many are surprised when further testing reveals that they have intestinal parasites that may be purged with a parasite cleanse.

4. Grinding Your Teeth

Have you ever noticed or has your sleeping partner told you that you grind your teeth at night? This condition, called bruxism, is usually caused by disturbances in your sleep and general anxiety. Both of these can be symptoms of intestinal parasites and the toxins they excrete that interact with your neurotransmitters.

5. Unusual Exhaustion

Juggling the chores of caring for your family, career, and other social responsibilities is enough to keep you exhausted. However, you can judge if your fatigue is worse than usual. If you are malnourished and anemic because of intestinal parasites, fatigue, lethargy, and depression are common.

6. History of Food Poisoning

If you’ve ever experienced an episode of food poisoning, you know the digestive nightmare it creates. Sometimes, a past attack may leave you more vulnerable to parasites in your digestive tract. If your digestive system feels as it’s been chronically changed, a parasite cleanse may help.

7. Pain in Muscles and Joints

When you’re battling an invasion of intestinal parasites, realize that these pests travel at will. When they get bored of hanging around in your guts, they can also migrate to the nearest muscles and joints. The toxins they excrete can result in painful joints and muscles.

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Know the fifteen signs of a parasitic infection.

8. Disrupted Sleep

If you don’t get enough sleep, your entire body pays the price. You feel grumpy, lazy, and in a chronic brain fog. Sometimes, the problem is an undiagnosed condition of internal parasites. They disrupt sleep with digestive issues, itching, and unexplained body aches and pains.

9. Digestive Issues While Traveling

You’ve heard the perennial warning while traveling, don’t drink the water. It’s not unusual to travel out of the country and contract intestinal parasites from the water, food, and soil. It’s essential to consider a parasite cleanse after being out of the country for any length of time.

10. Skin Conditions

Both internal and external parasites can cause a multitude of skin conditions. Some people experience unexplained hives, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, or extreme itching. These pests can invade pillows, sheets, and mattresses to hop on somebody else.

Five Healthy Foods to Support Your Parasite Cleanse

Mother Nature offers several ways that you can get rid of intestinal parasites. Many herbs and whole foods have natural compounds that destroy parasites and discourage any from invading your system. Here are some healthy and delicious suggestions.

  • Probiotic Foods: Fermented foods have been in the spotlight recently for good reasons. Some of your favorites, like probiotic yogurt, pickled veggies, kefir, and sauerkraut, are loaded with flavor and anti-parasitic power. They battle the microscopic invaders while encouraging good gut health.
  • Sulfuric Veggies: For an effective but still palatable parasite cleanse, add some more sulfuric vegetables to your diet. Think fresh varieties of onions, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. The sulfur compounds spell death to the parasites while you get a nutritious boost of antioxidants.
  • Herbs: Collect a healing parasite cleanse from your herb garden. Many herbs have been used for centuries for their anti-parasitic and antimicrobial properties. Try peppermint, ginger, or oregano fresh, or use the essential oils.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Not only does apple cider vinegar provide beneficial probiotics and help restore a healthy pH balance, but it can boost your digestive system. The mild acid can kill the invading parasites and promote healing where they’ve been.
  • Papaya and Pineapple: These temptingly sweet fruits have enzymes and other natural compounds that can rid your system of parasites. These compounds also act as a gentle anti-inflammatory for your sore gut.

Five Foods to Avoid During a Cleanse

Are you considering a natural parasite cleanse? Some foods are best avoided for a while for optimal results. Try to avoid these or eat as little as possible temporarily:

  • Processed foods: Overly processed foods are not only loaded with empty calories, sugar, fat, and sodium, but they put a strain on your digestive system. You don’t need the extra burden if you’re trying to kill intestinal parasites.
  • Extra sugar: It’s not surprising that most harmful parasites have a sweet tooth. If you have a diet high in sugar, you are providing a paradise for these pests. Yank away the welcome mat and eliminate as much added sugar as possible. Some health experts also recommend eliminating or reducing your consumption of fruits high on the glycemic index.
  • Pork: Hogs can often have unsavory food choices, so pork is notorious for its risk of parasites. During your cleansing time, minimize your risks and avoid pork products. If you can, you may consider trying to reduce all red meat until your system is parasite-free.
  • Alcohol: If your digestive system is already compromised because of intestinal parasites, you don’t need to add to the inflammation. Compounds in liquor can irritate the lining of your stomach and digestion tract. For now, try to eliminate your alcohol consumption.
  • Gluten: You needn’t be sensitive to gluten to avoid it during a cleanse for parasites. The gluten found naturally in wheat and some other grains quickly dissolve sugar in your digestive tract, which can lead to inflammation. For your cleanse to work best, you need as little inflammation in your gut as possible.

Consider a Colon Cleanse

It stands to reason that flushing your colon with water can clear toxins and parasites from your system. These cleanses conducted by certified specialists, and it involves cleansing the whole colon. Talk to your healthcare provider about a specialist in your area and how a colon cleanse may benefit you.

Are Enemas Just as Effective as Colon Cleanses?

For thousands of years, people relied on enemas to promote gut health and relieve constipation symptoms. However, an article published by Children’s MD states that many people recommend enemas to expel pinworms, a common intestinal parasite. Since the evidence is subjective and enemas don’t flush the entire colon, more research is needed to prove their anti-parasite effectiveness, says the article.

If you are considering an enema, do some research before you try. Although many people tout the benefits of enemas and additions such as herbal extracts or coffee, they may not be suitable for you. Also, learn how to properly self-administer an enema and notice any adverse reactions like dehydration.

parasite cleanseFinal Thoughts on a Parasite Cleanse

Although the subject makes most people feel squeamish, intestinal parasites are common and can be detrimental to your health if left untreated. Talk to your healthcare provider about these and other ways of diagnosing and getting rid of parasites in your digestive system.

10 Ways A Good Man Handles His Relationships Differently

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When it comes to relationships, a good man handles things differently than other men. He behaves a certain way, treating his partner with respect and kindness. Good men are capable of having a healthy relationship that is mutually beneficial without sacrificing who he is.

Being a good man doesn’t require money, a perfect appearance, or being extremely smart. Instead, it requires various realistic positive characteristics for any man to achieve. When you recognize these traits in a man, you can trust that he is likely a good man.

Good men are the ones that experience life but don’t let their experiences define or limit them. They learn and grow continually and don’t dwell on mistakes or insecurities. He will appreciate life and enjoy his time with the people he cares about.

Ten Ways A Good Man Handles His Relationships Differently

Their unique qualities set them apart from the rest of the men in the world, and the difference is clear. If you notice the following things about a man, he might be a good one to keep around.

good man1. He Loves and Respects His Partner for Who They Are

Good men love their partners for who they are on the inside. A person’s sensibilities, personality, and ethics are more important to them than anything else. Plus, a good man will accept what a woman believes in and her goals for life.

A good man will treat his partner with respect always, even during arguments and disagreements. He expects the same from his partner, too, though.

2. A Good Man Takes Initiative

Whether the decision is big or small, he will step in and handle it without being asked. He is decisive and doesn’t leave all the decisions up to his partner. While he makes decisions, he factors in the views and needs of his partner, too.

He doesn’t step in to make the decisions to be controlling. Instead, he does it as a way to make the situation better without putting it all on his significant other. He isn’t afraid to speak up and hold his own when he needs or wants something to get done, either.

3. He is Always Supportive

No matter their partner’s goals, he is supportive and encouraging. He won’t talk down to his partner or make them feel like they can’t do what they set their mind to. As they go through your journey, he will cheer them on and comfort them along the way.

A good man will support their partner during setbacks, milestones, and new dreams that come up. He will not only cheer for and comfort his significant other but also celebrate with them. His support will be unwavering as he is there for you.

While some men might be jealous of their partner’s achievements, good men don’t get that way. They will be proud of their partner’s successes and do everything they can to help them continue growing.

4. He Commits

A good man doesn’t play with the heart and minds of others, and he doesn’t do things to betray them. When he is in a relationship, he fully commits all of the time. He doesn’t cheat physically or emotionally and is always loyal.

Plus, this type of man understands that relationships take hard work and dedication from both partners. He will work to maintain a strong and healthy relationship as he nourishes the bond continually. Trust won’t be an issue because he shows dedication and commitment.

5. He is Never Abusive

Abuse isn’t always physical, and emotional abuse is common in relationships. With a good man, abuse of any kind won’t be a concern because it will never cross his mind. Abuse is never okay; a real man would never put their partner in this position.

Looking for signs of abuse requires that all of the man’s relationships are examined. How he treats his family members and friends shows what he is capable of, and a good person won’t abuse them, either.

pop meme6. He Inspires His Partner

A man who inspires those around him is good to spend time with. He takes control of his life and encourages others to do the same. His drive and ambition will be contagious to those around him and rub off on his partner.

This behavior is mutually beneficial because as his partner pursues their passions, he can continue doing the same. Neither partners feel forgotten, left behind, or held back when working toward their goals.

7. He Knows That He Needs to Act and Not Just Speak

When a man does what he says he will do, it shows that he is a positive person to be around. He will not break promises and stands by his word even when it is hard. His words will never be empty because he doesn’t say things that he doesn’t mean.

He will always prove that his words are the truth, so his partner never feels the need to question their relationship together. Plus, he will stand up for his relationship whenever it is necessary. He will speak up and end that kind of discussion when people say or ask inappropriate things.

He will make the integrity of his relationships known and never holds back in that regard. He isn’t afraid to speak up for the relationship even around his friends. It shows that he can express himself and protect his partner and their relationship.

8. A Good Man Has a Sense of Humor

Good men tend to have a good sense of humor and can laugh at themselves. He will make his partner smile and laugh, creating happiness even amidst issues. His sense of humor makes him a beneficial person to be around when things aren’t going perfectly, and it helps comfort the relationship.

People with a sense of humor make obstacles and setbacks easier to handle. They bring joy to any situation, creating resiliency in their relationships.

Having a sense of humor is one of the best things to look for in a partner for the reasons mentioned above. It is a sign of positivity and emotional strength that indicates a good person to spend your time with.

9. He Brings a Sense of Safety

An ideal partner will make those closest to him feel safe when he is present. He will make his partner feel more peaceful knowing they have someone they trust nearby to help with their safety. His partner’s awareness will allow him to understand what they need at every moment, contributing to the sense of safety.

Bringing a sense of safety doesn’t indicate that he attracts people that need rescuing or constant reassurance. Instead, it is just an added layer of feeling safe that his partner will find comforting.

10. He Makes Time for His Partner

A good man understands that spending time together is essential in any relationship. He also understands that time is precious and that you can never get missed experiences back. Since he knows these things, he makes sure to give time to his partner no matter how busy his life gets.

When life is busy, it is harder to find that time, making it an even bigger priority to make plans together. He will never make his partner feel neglected because all his time and energy goes to other things. The dedication and hard work he puts into keeping the relationship strong is a sure sign of a good person.

When he knows he won’t see his partner that day, he calls them on the phone. He wants to hear his partner’s voice and let them know they are on his mind even amidst a busy schedule. Making dates ahead of time will also be a priority to him and further shows how much the relationship means to him.

good manFinal Thoughts on the Ways A Good Man Handles His Relationships Differently

A good man prioritizes his relationships and never makes those he cares about feel unworthy. He makes sure his partner knows how he feels, and he makes time to spend together.

When a man is there through the good and the bad, it is a sign that he is a good person. He will support his partner throughout the journey, being their safe space and cheerleader. His encouragement and unwavering belief in his partner will strengthen their relationship, too.

No matter what is going on in his life, he focuses on giving his all in his relationships. Look for these signs in a man if you are trying to get a good read on his qualities. If you recognize the above characteristics, he is likely a good person to spend time around.

10 Red Flags You Might Have an Enlarged Spleen

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You pay special attention to your heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain, but do you know anything about your spleen? On the left side of your rib cage is a small organ that few understand why it’s there or what its purpose is in your system.

The spleen is responsible for filtering your blood.

Think of it as a scanner at the airport trying to detect anything terrible that can disrupt the safety of a flight. Each of your red blood cells runs through this checking system to make sure they’re viable. Anything that is damaged is removed from this organ and sent through the body’s filtering process.

Anything useful that’s found in the blood, like iron, is recirculated into the body. Without this organ, your blood isn’t as clean as it should be. So it helps to keep you functioning at your best. Now, you can live without it, and many people don’t have this structure, as it’s been removed for their safety.

When there is an infection in the body or the blood has a disease, it will swell as it’s fighting many toxins. How do you know if this organ is swollen, and if it’s enlarged, is it dangerous and requires immediate medical attention?

Ten Signs You Have Splenomegaly (Enlarged Spleen)

spleenWhen your spleen is beyond the normal limits and swollen, it’s called splenomegaly. Generally, you won’t have any symptoms that let you know there are issues within this organ. But a medical practitioner may be able to detect enlargement during a routine examination. Since this organ is so small, a doctor cannot feel it by palpating this area, but if it’s enlarged, then they may feel some tenderness and a slight difference in this region.

To accurately diagnose splenomegaly, imaging tests are required. To treat the problem, you must uncover the underlying cause that is making it swell. While some are so damaged that they need to be surgically removed, this is usually not the case. Here are some signs that your spleen is swollen and not working correctly.

1. No Symptoms

In most instances, you won’t have any signs that this organ is more extensive in size than average. Since it doesn’t cause a missed heartbeat or other significant difficulties, it’s not an easy problem to identify. Even for doctors to substantiate an issue, they must rely on testing to verify any size abnormalities.

2. Pain in The Left Shoulder

It seems odd that you might develop pain in the left shoulder when this organ is not working correctly, but the pain often radiates from the abdomen region. Most people are not going to assume they have an issue with this organ when they have shoulder discomfort, so it’s not often thought of as an issue when there is pain in this area.

3. Fullness in the Abdomen

When diseases or infections are present in the body, this organ is working fast to clear the toxins and purify the blood. If the toxins are abundant, then the organ will swell. It can cause both pain and fullness in the left side of the abdomen or both sides.

Don’t let it confuse you because it can feel like gall bladder trouble as well if you’ve overeaten. Remember, the gall bladder is on the opposite side of your body, right under the liver.

4. Feeling Full Without Eating

Since the pressure in the abdomen area is already increased, even the slightest amount of food intake can make it worse. Additionally, you can have the feeling that you’ve eaten an enormous meal even if you haven’t taken a bite. Stomach problems need to be investigated as there are many causes, but they certainly can be splenomegaly.

5. Fatigue

One hundred one things can cause you to feel fatigued, and you’re not going to assume that the spleen is responsible for any of it. However, when your blood has toxins in it, many of your organs work overtime to clean your system. Your defense system is very intricate, and it helps to keep things running smoothly.

Your body can respond to the infection or disease present, or it can also respond to the overtime your organs are working to make things clean.

6. Anemia

Anemia is a condition in the body that is caused by low iron. There are numerous reasons why you might have low iron in your body. Still, it is the organ responsible for filtering toxins and sending iron back into the body malfunctions. It can be a sign that it’s swollen and not working correctly.

spleen7. Frequent Infections

If you suffer from frequent infections or have an autoimmune condition, it can cause splenomegaly. When the blood is constantly full of toxins and disease, this organ may become enlarged in response to its overworked status.

8. Easy Bleeding

It’s called thrombocytopenia when you bleed too quickly, and the spleen can become engorged as it traps too many blood cells within its walls, which can cause this common problem. Signs of enlargement can be displayed as nose bleeds, heavy mensural cycles, and the tendency to bruise easily. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, thrombocytopenia means the body has a low platelet count, and many things in the body can cause it.

9. Pains When You Take A Breath

If you have sharp, stabbing pains when you take a breath, then it can be a sign that you have splenomegaly. However, many other things can cause breathing issues, even a heart attack. It’s essential to have imaging tests to confirm the diagnosis.

10. Full Bladder and Bowels

All the extra pressure and flushing produced by this organ can cause issues in your bladder and bowels. Flushing toxins from the body are filtered through the liver and down through the kidneys and other waste. It’s not abnormal for these areas to be affected.

The Many Causes of Enlargement

One of the most common conditions that cause this swelling is mononucleosis. Some people say that this organ is so swollen that they can feel it, but this is usually not the case. Some doctors can feel it during a routine examination when palpating the area using the Castell’s sign or Traube’s space maneuvers, according to Medigo.

This organ should be around 11 cm long and about 7 cm wide. Anything above this standard limit is considered enlarged. Now, outside of mononucleosis, other things can cause it to swell. Any metabolic disorder that affects the liver may also affect this organ.

However, Gaucher’s and Niemann-Pick disease are also known to cause this common issue. If you live or visit an area where malaria is prevalent, then you may develop splenomegaly. Additionally, any infection or disease in the body that affects the blood cells can also affect the spleen.

An Emergency Situation

While most causes of splenomegaly are not alarming, it can turn disastrous in an instant. Any tears, rips, or ruptures of this organ can be a severe medical emergency. If you’ve been diagnosed with enlargement, then you can’t play contact sports, should be careful carrying heavy things, and even be mindful when wearing a seatbelt.

This organ is most fragile when it’s engorged, and it can rupture, causing all the toxic chemicals contained to be released into the body. You can die from a rupture, so if you feel anything is not working correctly or are having medical issues, as mentioned above, then it’s imperative to seek medical attention.

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Final Thoughts on Enlarged Spleens

Each of your organs performs a significant job to keep your body healthy. When one of the organs is compromised due to sickness or disease, it sends off a chain reaction that affects the other organs. When you have chest pains, you’re automatically going to assume it’s your heart or acid reflex. But few will think that their spleen is behind it.

Even a medical community member cannot look at you and identify that this organ is troubled. Though they may be able to feel enlargements of the upper limits, it’s not always possible. Thankfully, using imaging tests and blood work to check for the liver function they can determine the health of this organ.

Should your spleen become damaged and need to be removed to save your life. But the good news is that you can live without it. Since the liver is a significant part of your lymphatic system, it will pick up where this organ left off. When there is trauma or your body is diseased, removing it may be the only option you have left.

According to Harvard Medical School, the rest of your lymphatic system will kick into overdrive to make up for the loss of one of its components. Still, if possible, it’s essential to try to save this organ by being extra careful and making sure not to cause any more trauma to an already compromised region.

10 Ways A High Quality Woman Handles Her Relationships Differently

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A high quality woman is hard to come by, and she will handle her relationships differently than others. Not every woman knows how to be high quality, so it is easy to identify this unique characteristic.

When you’re with a woman, you likely want to know if she’s high quality. You want to know if you are wasting your time or if you have found someone special. Since people often portray their best behavior during the dating phase, you can look for other signs.

How A High Quality Woman Handles Her Relationships

As you get to know someone, please pay attention to how she carries herself and handles the relationship. There are key things to watch to see if you are spending time with a high quality woman. These signs can help you decide if you are on the right track in your dating life.

NOTE: If you want to read about how outstanding males handle their love lives, we cover their behaviors in a companion article.

high quality woman1. She Sets Healthy Boundaries

High quality women set boundaries because they prioritize their needs and avoid assuming responsibilities for the needs of others. They know what they are comfortable with and don’t give in to pressure or guilt trips.

Quality women don’t give up parts of themselves to appease others. They stick to their values, morals, and overall beliefs of right and wrong. If their partner isn’t okay with this, then the woman will leave because her boundaries are unbreakable.

2. She Works to Better Herself

A high quality woman will care for herself by striving to be better. She doesn’t pretend to be perfect, and she is self-aware as she works to improve.

Her partner won’t have to tell her that she has a problem because she will already be working toward a solution. She is motivated to become better, and she never avoids her issues.

Even when she doesn’t have a problem to fix, she will continue improving herself. She doesn’t miss a chance for self-improvement and often takes whatever learning opportunities she can. Plus, you will notice that she is too busy working on herself to notice the flaws and imperfections of others.

3. She Trusts Her Partner to Make the Right Decisions in Life

While she will encourage her partner to chase their dreams, she won’t tell them how to do it. She trusts that her partner will make the right decisions to achieve their goals. High quality women don’t micromanage in their relationship, but they will be supportive along the way.

4. She Chooses Wisely

A woman that uses both her head and heart when making a romantic decision is of high quality. They can see if someone is good for them, and they look for signs of emotional health in their partner. This is something they look for before deciding to become overly involved with someone.

A high quality woman is also able to choose wisely because she knows what she deserves. She will look for someone that is just as high quality as she is, and she won’t settle for less. Being alone is better for her than being with someone that doesn’t meet her standards.

5. She is Respectful and Expects the Same in Return

You will notice that a high-value lady treats others with respect no matter the situation. She won’t make comments that imply her partner is stupid, invaluable, or beneath her.

Additionally, this type of woman doesn’t expect to be treated like a princess. She won’t look for special treatment because she is a woman. Instead, she wants to be treated with the same respect she gives those around her.

Since she isn’t looking for special treatment, she will expect her partner to treat her the same way they treat their friends and family. If she doesn’t think that the treatment is up to par, she won’t stick around to experience disrespect. Because of this, the way a potential partner treats others in his life is a big sign for her.

people who ignored you meme6. A High Quality Woman Knows How to Handle Herself

There won’t be any worry regarding bringing her around friends, family, or colleagues. She knows how to handle herself in all situations and makes good impressions with the people in her partner’s life. Plus, she knows when it is appropriate to let loose and relax and when maturity and formality are important.

When her partner brings her around people that she doesn’t know, she handles herself confidently. She introduces herself and spends time being social without clinging to her partner’s side.

7. She is Confident and Knows What She Deserves

A high value woman is confident and never questions what she deserves in life. She knows how great she is and doesn’t spend time trying to convince people of her worth. If she feels like someone doesn’t see her value, she quickly moves on.

She won’t give more chances when someone has done her wrong because she knows she doesn’t need to. Her mindset never wavers from seeing herself as valuable and more than enough.

Another sign of this type of confidence is that she knows what she wants and settles for nothing less. No one can tell her that she isn’t doing the right thing because she knows that she is. She won’t feel bad for being the person she is, and she is comfortable with herself.

8. She Feels Secure

A high quality woman feels secure with herself and in her relationships. She won’t pressure her partner to put a title on their relationship, and she won’t be in a hurry to get engaged. A woman like this lets the relationship unfold naturally and enjoys each stage along the way.

This type of woman won’t beg or put pressure on her partner for more than what they have at that moment. Instead, if she feels the relationship isn’t reaching the commitment level naturally, she will walk away. She does this because she is so sure of herself that she knows the right relationship will progress independently.

A high value woman knows that she is lovable, and she will never doubt that. She won’t need reminders or validation from her partner in any aspect of her life.

Plus, she won’t blame her partner for making her feel negative because she knows that her feelings are her responsibility. She feels good about herself, and nothing can interfere with that or make her believe less of herself.

9. She Has a Life Separate from Her Partner and Allows Her Partner to do the Same

A high value woman has areas of her life that might not involve her partner. She will spend time with her friends, enjoying her hobbies, and advancing her career. Her independence shines through in this way, and she doesn’t need a partner by her side for it.

She is an individual and expects her partner to respect that. This means she might not always be available, but she won’t expect any different from her partner. She will encourage her significant other to pursue things without her, too.

Additionally, she won’t cancel plans because her partner asks her to at the last minute. She already has things going on, and she won’t change that for anyone because her life and time are valuable.

A high quality woman will encourage her partner to keep doing things they did before the relationship. She will be happy that her partner spends time with family and friends and even happier if they don’t change their life for her. The best type of women understands that they are the only good thing in their partner’s life.

Since she wants to see her partner happy, she will encourage things that bring them joy and happiness. She won’t try to keep her significant other from those things or seclude them from excitement in life.

10. She Won’t Stay in a Bad Relationship

When a woman is of high quality, she will not stay in a bad relationship. She will move on when they begin to feel disrespected or unappreciated.

She won’t take full responsibility when things aren’t working because she knows that’s not how relationships work. When it comes to fixing relationship problems, she won’t put all of the work on herself. If her partner isn’t willing to do the work, too, she knows it is time for her to move on.

She will rarely give second chances because she knows that it likely won’t stop once disrespect begins. This type of woman can see when a situation is toxic and doesn’t waste time removing herself from it.

high quality womanFinal Thoughts on the Many Ways A High Quality Woman Handles Her Relationships Differently

A high-quality woman knows her worth, and it shows how she handles her relationships. She doesn’t tolerate unacceptable behavior and isn’t afraid of being alone. It is for a good reason when she walks away, and she won’t look back.

She owns who she is and embraces everything that makes her unique. Her worth can’t be diminished in a relationship because she values herself too much to let that happen.

20 Signs of Preeclampsia Never to Ignore

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There’s nothing more exciting than finding out you’re expecting a child. However, your body goes through many changes, and it can be a confusing and even scary time. Conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can threaten the health and safety of both you and your child.

If this is your first pregnancy, you may not know what to expect, which will only add to the anxiety of the situation. However, certain red flags that your body will give you that indicate something is wrong, such as with conditions like pre-eclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a complication that arises during pregnancy. A study conducted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found that around 20-40 percent of women develop this situation each year. It’s imperative to treat this condition right away as it can be a serious, even fatal illness for both you and the baby.

What Causes This Pregnancy Complication?

preeclampsiaWhile this medical condition’s exact cause is unknown, there are many theories about why it develops. First, it’s suspected that the placenta doesn’t function properly, which causes complications to both the baby and the mother. It’s also thought to come from poor nutrition, such as a mother eating a diet full of high-fat foods and carbohydrates, which is often found in obese pregnancies.

Additionally, the blood flow to the placenta may be inadequate, as some blood vessels poorly develop. Lastly, immune function disorders are also known to contribute to issues during pregnancy, specifically pre-eclampsia.

Understanding Preeclampsia

This disorder is identified by hypertension and significant protein amounts found in the urine of a pregnant mother. Due to its prevalence, doctors routinely screen for this condition. It’s typically discovered at around 20-32 weeks during the pregnancy, but it can arise at other periods too.

Oddly enough, the sooner the condition is discovered, the greater the severity of the issue. Mothers who are diagnosed at 20 weeks carry higher risks than those diagnosed later. In the more severe cases, the red blood cells will begin to break down, and there will be a low platelet count, which can affect the function of vital organs.

Pre-eclampsia is so dangerous because it increases the risks of the expectant mother having seizures or organ failure. The only way to resolve this issue is to deliver the child, but that’s not possible when found early in the pregnancy.

Could there be a discrepancy of angiogenic factors within the placenta that causes this horrible condition? During pregnancy, new blood vessels are constantly forming as the baby’s need for vital nutrients increases. These vessels will replace the old ones to allow for biological function and development, called angiogenesis.

The Danger to Baby

Having an insufficient blood flow can cause problems for the fetus, including the lack of oxygen. A fetus delivered between 20-26 weeks gestation is considered a “micro-preemie.” Even with advanced medical care, the complications are significant, and the chances of survival are minimal.

The goal is to lower the blood pressure safely to prevent complications. There are many ways that this can be done naturally, such as using magnesium sulfate. Sadly, putting the mother on bed rest and changing her diet to lower her salt intake has shown minimal changes to the condition.

This ailment falls under the category of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Sadly, it’s one of the most common reasons for death for both the mother and baby during childbirth. Those women who suffer from this condition have an elevated risk of developing complications later in life, such as a stroke or heart disease.

Twenty Signs of Pre-eclampsia

The symptoms that you’ve developed pre-eclampsia include the following 20 things:

  1. Quick weight gain triggered by a substantial rise of bodily fluids
  2. Lower back pain
  3. Intestinal discomfort
  4. Terrible headaches
  5. Shifts in reflex response
  6. Racing Pulse
  7. Lightheadedness
  8. Extreme vomiting and nausea
  9. Changes in your vision, blurriness
  10. Puffiness of your hands and feet
  11. Reduced urine output
  12. Shoulder pain
  13. Compromised liver function
  14. Fluid in the lungs
  15. Breathing complications
  16. Hyperreflexia
  17. Anxiety
  18. Proteinuria or protein in the urine
  19. Discoloration of your legs from edema
  20. Mental confusion

Keep in mind that you may not have all these symptoms. You may develop a couple. However, when you’re an expectant mother, any changes that could indicate a condition like eclampsia or gestational diabetes, among others, should be evaluated.

To make a diagnosis, a doctor only needs to verify an increase in blood pressure and an imbalance of protein in the urine. In many cases, a mother can have this issue and have no symptoms, making it more dangerous. Proper medical care while expecting a child is of the utmost importance, especially when you consider things like this to go undetected.

The Role of Genetics

There is a certain lack of knowledge surrounding this condition, yet there are strong indicators that there are genetic factors in developing this ailment. A study was conducted in 2005 in Norway to see how genetics played a role in developing this issue.

According to The BMJ, who reported the medical research, the findings were astounding. They discovered that someone born to a mother who developed preeclampsia was more than two times more likely to develop it in their pregnancies.

Another shocking finding was that when the father had this condition in the womb, their offspring increased the risk of developing it. Using this data, both a history of this ailment from the mother and father in utero put the pregnancy at risk.

Risk Factors for Preeclampsia

Many risk factors indicate the increased probability that a mother will develop this condition. These risk factors include:

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• Kidney Disease

Since the kidneys filter the toxins from the body, a mother whose system is already compromised is at an increased risk. Her system is under even more stress when pregnant, which puts the kidneys under more strain.

• Hypertension

When a mother already has hypertension before she gets pregnant, it only increases the chances of this condition developing. The blood pressure may rise to uncontrollable levels, which can cause seizures and other serious complications.

• Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or is resistant to its insulin. When a pregnant mother has diabetes, it puts her at a higher risk of developing complications, such as preeclampsia.

• Advanced Maternal Age

Carrying a child when you’re over the age of 35 comes with increased risks. This advanced maternal age is often one of the factors doctors consider in the development of this situation.

• Multiple Gestation

When a mother carries more than one child, the blood flow may not be adequate for these children. Doctors often observe this condition when multiple babies share a womb, as it tends to be more common.

• Placenta Abnormalities

When there are issues with the placenta, such as placental ischemia, it puts the mother at an elevated risk. The placenta is responsible for delivering nutrients through blood flow to the child.

• Obesity

Being overweight and carrying a child already comes with an increased risk of complications, but the chances of developing preeclampsia are heightened. Obese mothers are also at risk of developing gestational diabetes and having low-weight babies born too early.

• Hypothyroidism

The thyroid controls many functions within the body. When these vital hormones are out of whack, it becomes a contributing factor to this disorder.

• Previous Kidney Donation

Donating a kidney is a generous act from one human being to another. However, during pregnancy, the lack of a robust filtering system can put the mother at advanced risk.

Making A Diagnosis

There’re no fancy lab tests needed to diagnose preeclampsia. The diagnostic criteria state that a mother must have an elevated blood pressure of greater than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic. The BP readings must have previously been normal, and physicians need two high readings within six hours.

Doctors will also look for proteinuria or an increase of protein in the urine. They usually do a 24-hour sample, and they look for levels that exceed 300 mg of protein.

preeclampsiaFinal Thoughts on Knowing the Risk Factors and Signs of Preeclampsia

For the fetus born to a mother with this condition, it can spell trouble. The fetus might face growth restrictions due to the lack of blood flow and the risk of being born premature or dying in birth. It’s essential for a pregnant mother to monitor her blood pressure both in and outside the doctor’s office.

If a mother is at an elevated risk of developing this condition, then she should be cautious about monitoring both her BP as well as her blood sugar levels. Once this medical issue begins, the only way to resolve it is to deliver the baby, but this is not always possible. Depending on the age of the fetus, life may not be sustainable outside the womb.

Thankfully, things like magnesium sulfate have shown to be an effective and safe way to lower blood pressure for mothers who have preeclampsia.

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