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We've all had days when we wanted to give up. Breastfeeding isn't all or nothing. It looks different for each mom and baby. And it is never anyone's place to judge a mom who chooses not to breastfeed. Whether or not you breastfed or were breastfed matters in many ways, and in many ways it doesn't matter at all.

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The wish to establish a family is a primal desire; however for 10-15 percent of couples in the United States this may not be possible.

I harvest wild edibles for my own breakfast, lunch and supper table. A little here, a little there, and never more than a sixth of what's on offer. I ensure that plenty is left for the birds and bees. Common sense dictates that picking every summer elderflower in sight, doesn't bode well for elderberries in the autumn.

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The incentive offered does not need to be anything fancy or expensive. And the subjects consistently chose the smaller portion-plus-incentive option even when it was priced the same as the larger portion.

To stop drinking, keep doing it and have a real relationship with ourselves does not take anywhere near as much effort as living a life of self loathing and alcohol abuse. But it does need a little love and guidance and support from those who have been there.

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More than once, police officers have stopped me and inquired if the handicapped placard hanging from my rear view mirror belongs to me. I stand tall, smile, and ask if they want to see the paperwork the law requires that I keep in my vehicle. Thus far no one has asked me to produce it.

Sometimes it takes so little to bring joy to a person with Alzheimer's. The following story is a case in point. One day I arrived at the Alois Alzheimer Center to visit Ed, my beloved Romanian soul mate. As soon as I got out of the car, I realized I'd forgotten to bring any "props" for the visit. I was going to have to be creative.

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Two years ago, at age 35, I was running my own company, traveling the world and enjoying my family. Now, I can only move a few fingers, can't take a step unassisted, and spend my days in a wheelchair with my family feeding me like a baby -- or a king, depending on how you look at it.

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So experiment with the mental and emotional allowance. Not "fake" allowing it. But really, truly allowing yourself to eat what you want. Without guilt, without judgement and without shame.

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Mine is this: I care deeply about elevating the collective consciousness of moms everywhere, so that we can raise the next generation to be kinder, more compassionate and more loving. Being healthy allows me to do this.

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We all have a tendency to feel like we've somehow lost touch with ourselves and our joy when we are in transition or taking a big leap into something new. It's actually a good place to be, because it means you've stepped out of your comfort zone, learned a lot, grown and transformed to a new and improved version of yourself!

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Some people may wonder, "Why do you race so often? Aren't these obstacle races all the same?" Yes, it is true that most races feature similar obstacles, like the perennial favorites cargo nets, wall climbs, and monkey bars. However, all the races I have ran were unique and different for several reasons.

It's not just great for iced lattes. You can grab a quick, healthy lunch for under 500 calories at the ever-present coffee chain with these Self-approved picks.

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Which comes first -- stress or failure? We need more research to know for sure, but if you have been feeling "stuck" in your personal and/or professional life, and you just can't seem to pivot to the next phase, talk to your doctor about these tests. They just might uncover the reason.

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You may think that your desk is an unlikely prop for inner peace, but a chair is a fantastic tool to help you find work-life balance while in the office. Try these simple stress-busting office yoga moves you can do at your desk!

When you are the parent of a diabetic, you're forced to cohabitate with a beast that threatens to devour your child at any moment.You can't kick it out. You can't kill it. You can only hope to appease it.

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The HPV vaccine is an 'anti-cancer,' 'anti-genital wart' vaccination.  This vaccine plays as much of a role in encouraging kids to have unprotected sex as the tetanus vaccine plays in encouraging them to walk barefoot on a bed of rusty nails.