myTakes: Health & Fitness
What is depressiom, what causes it, and how is it treated?
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms such as changes in appetite, difficulty...
The importance of Mental Health and Self-Care
Mental health and self-care are crucial for overall well-being and happiness. Unfortunately, society often places pressure on individuals to prioritize work and other external obligations over their own well-being. As a...
A genetic link in suicidal ideation and behavior.
Only the genes present in your body can make you commit suicide. According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is a genetic link between suicidal ideation and behavior.More than 20%...
How can your family member or loved ones get rid of alcohol.
Quitting alcohol is not difficult no matter how old the habit is and how much one drinks. But the one who quits alcohol should have the intention and the family should be ready to help him. Each person has to do a...
What having a miscarriage taught me about abortions
Since this is a controversial and sensitive topic, I would kindly ask you to be civil and respectful in the comments. I recently had a 1st trimester miscarriage and wanted to tell you about it because I believe that we...
Important plants for human body.
By chewing a couple of Rosewood leaves daily, bad old Leucorrhoea, sore throat, itching of the ears, frequent dry mouth, redness in the eyes, bleeding from the gums etc. are cured. By eating a couple of pomegranate...
Healthy and powerful 💪❤️ for children, young and older
Take a few clean sesame seeds and roast them lightly in two spoons of desi ghee or mustard oil or extra virgin olive oil on low flame. Do not roast them too much, otherwise they will become bitter and the nutrients in...
Bruise reason and remidies.
There are many causes of bruise. Some people get one or two bruise rarely and some have very large and large bruise. Some people's indigo gets better on their own, but some people's bruise remains very dark for many days....
5 Negative Thinking Patterns, Why Not to Do Them, and What to Do About Them
This is an installment in a series which I am calling, "Behind the Scenes: The Things We Think But Do Not Say." Internal dialogues are the conversations we have within ourselves, with ourselves, about who we believe we...
I suffered a Miscarriage yesterday!
Hello Fellow gagers, Yesterday was a sad day as I suffered a miscarriage at 14 weeks. It started normally I woke up and started doing some exercises which my midwife gave to me but during one of them I notice blood...
Medicare Disadvantage: Don't let your parents or grandparents sign up for Medicare Advantage without knowing the facts first!
It's that time of year again. About all you see on TV and in mailboxes are advertisements about Medicare advantage plans. These advertisements with washed-up celebrities and athletes tend to brag about how having a plan...
Mental Health Day and Chronic Illness
On this, World Mental Health Day, I wanted to talk about something near to me, which is mental health in relation to chronic illness. In the US alone, 133 million people are estimated to suffer from chronic illness. I am...
All that glitters is not gold - and how I learnt to love myself the way I am
You have it so easy, blondie. And I also have heard it many times, that Being blessed with the right, beautiful and fit genes, all you gotta do is cruise seamlessly through life. ... is what many people think or even say...
Some tips for women
Some tips for women 1. You should not do all the housework in one day. Those who have attempted this become stressed and some have turned to dust or ashes. 2. Take time to relax yourself, it is not a sin to sit...
Unnecessary control of urine and it's complications.
Urinary incontinence should be taken seriously. It can also be caused by a urinary tract infection or a serious disease of the kidneys, bladder or prostate. It is also difficult to control urine in prostate...
Why joining a gym will improve your self esteem, regardless of your size
I've recently joined a gym, I always thought I didn't need one, but that changed when I moved out and realised that it's pretty difficult to move enough when you don't have many friends or opportunities nearby. I was...
What the rabbis and apostles have in common
Rabbi Manis Friedman says being selfish does not work because in todays academic world we are more confident and self affirming than ever and our depression rates have skyrocketed, what brings real happiness is focusing...
My Experience Getting Weight-Loss Surgery
So, in February 2022, I started looking into weight loss surgery. I had never wanted it before, because I don't even eat too badly, I only eat one meal a day, I'm generally active, and I should not weight what I weigh. I...
Healthy diet for joggers and cyclists.
Twenty five grams of protein is needed during the morning walk if you do cycling, jogging etc. or do any other exercise. Iron, manganese, calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, ascorbic acid, copper, thiamin, riboflavin,...
Covid Finally Got Me
It has been a long 2.5 years or however long it's been since the pandemic started that I personally have enjoyed a Covid free existence...until now. I randomly got a text from my parents whom I had just visited a couple...
