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Rewire Your Sense of Hurt or Shame in Painful Relationship Interactions

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<strong>Linda
 Graham, MFT offers this powerful tool to help get through and actually 
rewire challenging relational experiences resulting in emotional pain.</strong></div>
There’s
 a teaching story in the Buddhist tradition that can guide us in 
repairing and rewiring any troubling experiences in relationship in the 
present or traumatizing memories that still hijacks us from the past.  
If you take a teaspoon of salt, dissolve it in a glass of water, and 
then take a sip of the water, the water tastes disgusting – it’s too 
salty to drink.  But if you take a teaspoon of salt, dissolve it in a 
large freshwater lake, then dip the glass into the lake and sip that 
water, the salt has dissolved in the larger lake; there’s no taste of it
 at all.<br />
We can dissolve teaspoons of relational upset or trauma 
in the vast lake of mindful empathy, positive emotions, and our own deep
 goodness, too, through re-conditioning.  Old memories of difficult 
experiences seem to “dissolve.”  They no longer have the power or charge
 they once had to weaken our internal secure base or de-rail our 
resilience.<br />
Re-conditioning is a powerful tool for altering the 
brain’s circuitry and we want to make sure we’re re-wiring old memories 
and not reinforcing them.<br />
<strong>The ground rules before you begin the exercise:</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Anchor
 your awareness firmly in the present moment. You are safe here, now, 
and will still be safe even when you retrieve a memory of what happened 
back there, back then.</li>
<li>Focus your awareness on positive 
resources first – positive self-regard, self-acceptance, trusting your 
innate goodness, evoking the wisdom of your Wiser Self.</li>
<li>Start 
small!  A teaspoon of trouble, not a ton.  Consider one small specific 
relational moment when resilience went awry such as being chosen last 
for the neighborhood softball team and the sting of “not good enough” 
lingers to this day…or your sister-in-law just can’t seem to hear that 
you won’t be coming to her house for Thanksgiving and will instead 
celebrate with friends as you have for three years and you resent her 
obliviousness to your own wishes.</li>
</ul>
With practice, over time, 
re-conditioning can indeed dissolve a ton of salt, but please let your 
brain feel successful with the smaller memories first.<br />
<b>Exercise: Wished For Outcome </b><br />
This exercise creates the resource of a better outcome to recondition a troubling or traumatizing memory.<br />
<strong>1. Find a time and place to sit quietly without interruption. </strong>
 Focus your attention on your breathe, breathing calmly and deeply into 
your heart center.  Call to mind a particular moment of ease and 
well-being, a particular sense of your own goodness, or a moment when 
you felt safe, loved, connected, cherished.  Or think of a moment when 
you were with someone who loves and believes in you.  Remember one of 
these moments in as much detail as you can, in as many levels of your 
body-brain as you can – a visual image, the feelings in your body that 
the memory evokes, any thoughts you have about yourself now as you 
remember the sweetness of that moment.  Let yourself savor this moment 
in a mindful and compassionate “holding” of the memory.<br />
<strong>2.
 When you feel bathed in the good feeling, and still anchored in the 
awareness of safety in the present moment, call to mind a moment of 
experience when things went awry between you and another person. </strong>
 It may be slight or terrible, but if it’s terrible, break the 
experience to little chunks.  As you re-imagine that moment, remain in 
your observer role rather than reliving the experience.  Evoke this 
memory to light up all the neural networks – visual images, body 
sensations, emotions, thoughts or beliefs at the time.  Recall memories 
of what you said and did, what someone else said or did; who else was 
there; how old you were and how old the other person was; what you were 
wearing and what that person was wearing,  Maybe you wish you could have
 said or done something differently at the time.  Maybe you wish someone
 else had done something differently at the time, even if that could 
never have happened in real life.<br />
<strong>3. Then begin to 
visualize a wished for outcome, even if this never could have happened 
in real life: what you would have said or done differently; what the 
other person could have done differently.</strong> What someone else not
 even in the original scenario could have said or done. If you simply 
wish none of this had happened at all, you can imagine what would have 
happened instead.  Let the new story unfold as you would have wished, in
 as much detail as you can.  You are creating a scenario that completely
 disconfirms or contradicts what happened before.<br />
<strong>4. Hold 
the two scenarios in your awareness at the same time, or switch back and
 forth between them, always refreshing and strengthening the newer, more
 positive scenario.</strong> After a few moments, “let go” of the old 
memory and just rest your attention in the new scenario.  Let your mind 
play out this new scenario, and then notice how you feel.  Notice any 
emotions or thoughts or beliefs about yourself that come up now, and if 
they are more positive, resilient, let them soak in.  Then bring your 
awareness back to the present moment.<br />
Using this technique does 
not change what happened, but it does change our relationship to what 
happened. It doesn’t re-write history but it does re-wire the brain. The
 kind of careful re-conditioning can re-wire a shame-based sense of 
self, dissolve self-doubt and smallifying,  help the inner critic 
retire.  Altering your brain circuitry through re-conditioning creates a
 stronger neural platform of resilience in the internal secure base and 
allows a new relational intelligence to emerge that allows you to deal 
with even intrusive, withdrawn, hostile people, in any situation, 
resiliently.</section></div>

Rewire Your Sense of Hurt or Shame in Painful Relationship Interactions

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12 Jun 2018

9 Signs He's Not A Cheater

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <img src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/cos.h-cdn.co/assets/15/39/1443021006-couple.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=768:*" /></div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> Being cheated on is the worst. You feel rejected but also pissed. You don't know who you can trust. Well, scientific studies have narrowed down some traits that are statistically more common in guys who cheat, so here are some signs (not confirmation, obviously) that your guy will never stray.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">1. You bring home the same amount of money. </span>A recent study from the American Sociological review showed that partners were less likely to cheat if they were in the same (or similar) income brackets. Men were more likely to cheat if they made a lot more money than their partner, and they were most likely to cheat if they made a lot less. So if you two have similar paychecks, you've got statistics on your side.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">2. He's from the Midwest. </span>According to this poll, Midwesterners are just too well-mannered to cheat on their partners. </div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">3</span><span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">. His friends are also faithful. </span>People are more likely to cheat if their friends are also cheaters, according to M. Gary Newman, author of <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Truth About Cheating.</em> If his friends are trustworthy, it's likely he's trustworthy too.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">4. He feels loved and trusted. </span>According to a study conducted by Newman, most men don't cheat because they're not satisfied sexually. They cheat because they're seeking emotional satisfaction.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> </div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">5. He's an extrovert.</span> Extroverts are less likely to go along with the influence of others. Research shows that introverts are actually more likely to cheat because they're more likely to agree to someone propositioning them. So even if he's always out there meeting new people, you actually might be safer.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">6. He just seems like the kind of guy who wouldn't cheat. </span>According to a real study that people spent time on, researchers found that you can trust your gut when it comes to guys who look like they'd cheat. If your gut is telling you "no," then it's a good idea to listen to that gut.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">7. He's really into Pantera. </span>Yeah, according to this survey conducted by the <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mirror</em>(so, questionable), heavy metal listeners are apparently the least likely to cheat.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">8. He comes from a big family.</span> A survey from adult meet-up site Seeking Arrangements shows that cheaters are usually only children. Ask if he has a sister.</div> <div class="body-text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">9. He has a hard time getting it up. </span> A sad study published in the <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Archives of Sexual Behavior </em>showed that men who are easily aroused are more likely to cheat, so I guess mark one in the "pros" column for whiskey dick.</div> </div>

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30 May 2018

13 Things Not To Say To Someone Who's Always In A Relationship

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="p1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><img height="392" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/cos.h-cdn.co/assets/15/40/480x294/gallery-1443818021-coryandtopanga.jpg?resize=3978:*" width="640" /></span></div> <div class="p1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div> <div class="p1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">1. "How do you spice it up?" </span>As if it weren't already spicy. When you're in a really, really good relationship, you don't have to search for spices — they're just there in infinite supply. </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">2. "You're young! You need to get out there and experience what the world has to offer you." </span>And by that do you mean "have one-night stands with guys who don't know what they're doing and first dates that are awkward as hell"? I don't judge if that's what you enjoy. But if I found My Person, there's no point in going on dates that I don't really want to be on. </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">3. "How's the ball and chain doing?" </span>Or "How's the <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">boyyyyyyfriend</em>?" you might say while rolling your eyes as if to suggest it's such a chore to be in a happy, steady relationship. He's great and we love the shit out of each other, actually! Thanks for asking.</div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">4. "People in long-term relationships are just people who are way too comfortable with each other." </span>Allow me to clarify: A comfortable relationship is not an unhappy relationship. I'm comfortable with my significant other in the sense that I will walk around with no makeup and send him ugly selfies. Comfort does not make us <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">dislike</em> each other.</div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">5. "It's so weird that you have no one else to compare him or your relationship to. How can you even tell if he's <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">T</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">he </em>One?"  </span>This is hard to understand for someone who hasn't found their person yet, but if you have found your person, you know. To put it in simple terms — your favorite personal belonging probably isn't your favorite because some external force made you realize that it is. Your favorite green bracelet is your favorite green bracelet because you love it and it means something to you. It's that simple. So, yeah, I just know. </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="span" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">6. "I don't believe in monogamy." </span>And I do. Which is why I am me, and you are you. Oh, look, a poem! </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">7. "Come on, just be my wingwoman!" </span>Uh, no, that's boring for me. I don't bring you out on my dates because you'd rather poke your eyes out than be a third wheel, which is totally fine. But that's what being your wingwoman feels like to me. </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">8. "Doesn't it get boring?" </span>If it were boring I wouldn't be doing it. I'm in a committed relationship with a person, I am not in a committed relationship with boredom. Thanks though. </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">9. "You can't be together long-term if you don't hook up with other people first." </span>This is a real thing that someone told me once, and it blew my mind. Just because the first guy I got with ended up being the only guy I wanted to get with doesn't mean that it's not real. (See no. 5 above, ahem.)</div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">10. *Not ever inviting me to girls' things where it's mostly single girls because they assume you don't want to come.* </span> Just because I am in a relationship doesn't mean I am against hanging out with single people. When I'm going out with my best girlfriends, the last thing I am thinking about is anyone's relationship status. So if you're going out for a fun night of drinks and food, whether or not you're looking for hookups, count me in! </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">11. "How do you know? You've only been with one guy." </span><---The  sAsSy  remark you get whenever you try to give relationship advice. Yes, I have only been with one guy. Because he's an awesome hell of a guy who treats me exactly as I should be treated. Because I know how good it feels to be in a happy relationship, I know that the way that douchebag is treating you is wrong. And you deserve to be happy! </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">12. "You must think about other guys all the time."</span> I mean yeah, I have eyes. I think that Eric Decker is hot as hell because he is. I acknowledge that a man is attractive as he walks past me on the street because I am a living human. Just because I am monogamous doesn't mean I want to rip off my clothes at the sight of a hot man who isn't my man. </div> <div class="p2" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Georgia, "Times-New Roman", serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: 47.5938px;"> <span data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">13. "Do you <em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor" style="box-sizing: border-box;">really </em>think he's ever only been with you?" </span>I really do because we're in a trusting relationship. That's what monogamous relationships are. And that's what I like having in my life. </div> </div>

13 Things Not To Say To Someone Who's Always In A Relationship

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30 May 2018

Is Sex Causing Anxiety In Your Relationship?

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Sex & Relationships: Is sex causing anxiety in your relationship?</h2>
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How is it that sex, something so magical and intimate, can once feel like an act of pure connection and pleasure, then seemingly turn into an overwhelming topic that only creates tension, insecurity, rejection and discomfort in your relationship? Many couples suffer from intimacy “issues” and I often hear complaints by my clients in regards to “incompatible sex drives.” This can often lead to arguments, full-blown resentment and even affairs, as the lack of understanding the underlying issues of each other’s sexual needs, desires, and (especially) discomfort and expectations fall to the waist-side.</div>
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My approach to understanding physical intimacy is largely influenced by the emotional security and understanding of each other within the relationship. This doesn’t mean that sex has to become rigid and overly emotional, but it does mean that in order for both parties to feel desire and passion, emotional vulnerability is truly key. Can you trust your partner? Do you feel they really understand you (or want to?) Do you feel the commitment you have to each other is sacred? Do you enjoy your relationship, feel appreciated and acknowledged?</div>
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Sexual issues within a relationship are most often a symptom of a deeper problem. Identifying what that may be requires personal reflection, but also involves strengthening your communication and challenging yourself to be open about your own feelings about love, sex, and overall emotions.</div>
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While sex may have felt “easy” and safe in the beginning of your relationship, it may now cause conflict between you and your partner. It may feel like an obligation; it may feel overwhelming or not reciprocated; you may feel rejected, embarrassed or frustrated.</div>
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(Relax… this is quite normal and here’s what you can do about it).</div>
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First thing’s first. Get clarification!</div>
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Don’t be afraid to ask your partner about sex, even if you feel these are things you <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">should already know. </em></div>
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What does sex represent to them? How do they feel they show love and feel connected to you? How important is sex? How often do they expect it?  What helps create the mood for them? How does it make them feel when sex isn’t fully enjoyable or when it isn’t present in your relationship? How comfortable with sex do they feel they are? How do they view intimacy and is that important to them? What specific things really turn them on?  What are their biggest fantasies? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Most importantly, are they feeling connected to you on all other levels of your relationship?</strong></span></div>
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All of these questions about sex in relationships require trust, honesty, and vulnerability. All of these questions embody truths that outline your partners underlying meaning(s) of your relationship, sex in its entirety, and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">how they feel about themselves</em> in relation to sex with you. Answering these questions may allow you both to uncover the hidden issues that haven’t been discussed or fully understood, which have been displaced onto the topic of sex in your relationship.</div>
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Communicating about sex in relationships is part of strengthening your entire connection and can even positively affect your self-esteem and sex drive. Good sex, along with other elements of your relationship, <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">take effort, patience and emotional vulnerability for both members.</span></div>
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Sex may feel like a dark cloud hovering over your bed, but once you start understanding the elements that have contributed to it, you may find that it’s an opportunity to really bond with each other, rather than be the percieved cause of disconnection. You may also uncover each other’s perception of sex altogether which can be very helpful when identifying each other’s needs and overall differences that have been fueling the disconnection.</div>
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Bottom line, “sex” changes as the relationship changes and it’s important to realize that sex in relationships may have underlying meanings to each person that aren’t easy to address. Best practice is to remember that if sex in your relationship is creating anxiety and frustration, there is a good chance that both partners aren’t feeling secure in their relationship.</div>

Is Sex Causing Anxiety In Your Relationship?

Sex & Relationships: Is sex causing anxiety in your relationship? How is it that sex, something so magical and intimate, can once feel like an act of pure connection and pleasure, then seemingly turn…

30 May 2018

How to have healthy habits to establish success in your relationship

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What is a successful relationship? What does a successful relationship even look like? We may have all wondered these questions at some point in our life.</div>
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Often, my clients and I use words such as <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">healthy </em>or <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">successful </i>when describing goals within their treatment. Many of my clients initially start their process with describing their conflicts and frustrations. It’s not uncommon to hear, “The way we argue is unhealthy. We desperately need help <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">communicating </em>so we can have a successful relationship.”</div>
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A common misconception is learning to communicate more effectively will fix your relational issues. Although my counseling style teaches better communication and listening skills, it is not the <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">only component to creating a successful relationship. </em>Although communication is a key factor in enhancing understanding and facilitating connection within the relationship, it is in my opinion, that communication itself can’t sustain a successful relationship or deepen the connection and intimacy <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">entirely.</em></div>
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So… then, what the heck <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">is a successful relationship </em>and what’s the effective recipe to get there?</div>
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“A healthy, successful relationship” is an <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">evolution</span> of commitment, self-awareness and vulnerability.</span></div>
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Unfortunately, a successful relationship does not have a finish line and it’s more about a deep sense of security rather than a distinguishable accomplishment. It challenges our traditional definitions of “success,” and it begins when two people know and understand themselves (or are consistently open to trying to<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">). </em>The evolution of creating a successful relationship happens when two people push their own boundaries to jeopardize their emotional safety with each other. It happens when both partners really understand themselves to the core of their emotions, needs, behaviors and insecurities. This is the bulk of <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">vulnerability</em>, which inspires natural relational growth and security.</div>
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To be clear, being in a successful relationship does not void you or your partner of struggle, nor does it mean you are an expert communicator at all times. Creating a successful relationship is more about knowing yourself well enough to acknowledge when you’re reacting in a way that is pushing your partner away. It’s forcing yourself to be vulnerable no matter how terrifying it may be. It’s committing to your own self-development just as much as it’s committing loyalty to your partner.</div>
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It’s knowing when your pride is in overdrive and your defensives are clogging your ability to be honest and authentic to yourself and/or to your partner. It is then, when <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">communication </em>is extremely helpful. When you can articulate your needs and fears in a de-escalated way and ask for what you need, your partner <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">hears you.</em> You cannot effectively communicate (or begin the evolution of creating a successful relationship) if you aren’t attune to yourself or are not aware of your behaviors, intentions and needs. This is why I am suggesting that being a “good communicator” is more than just using <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I statements </em>and actively listening to each other. Being in a successful relationship requires vulnerability and self-awareness within the communication, which only makes it more effective.</div>
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I personally understand how difficult this process can be.</div>
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As I have had my share of unhealthy relationship experiences in my past. As I reflect back to my past relationship failures, I can now acknowledge several things that took me years to understand. In those moments, I remember constantly feeling heartbroken, unworthy, insecure and completely insane. I never felt good enough for any of my “boyfriends” and always felt I had to prove or deny something deep within myself. I stumbled around for years just trying to find a partner<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> who wouldn’t leave me.</em> That seemed simple enough…<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> right? </em>I did not realize this at the time, but I was looking for a partner to help me feel secure with myself. This only put a lot pressure on my boyfriends in hopes that they could <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">fix </em>me, help me feel confident and lower my insecurities. Instead,<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </em>it produced the complete opposite outcome and most cheated on me or were rarely available at the times I needed them the most. This pattern reinforced to me for years, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I wasn’t worthy and would never be in a successful relationship.</em></div>
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I went to graduate school to become a therapist (who would have thought?) and dug deep within my own process, I attended my own counseling and realized that a crucial part of this puzzle was missing all along.</div>
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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I had to establish a positive relationship with my own self before I was able to find, create and sustain a healthy relationship with someone else. </span>I had to look in the mirror and take accountability for my inability to process my own emotions and my refusal to be real with myself. I had to take ownership of my pain, insecurities and defenses. I had to accept these [personal] things were a huge contributing factor to my past failed relationships and recognize it wasn’t just because “<span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">I picked the wrong men.”</span></div>
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I was never in a “healthy,” successful relationship until I met my husband. How do I know? Well… Because, when I challenged myself to understand myself better, my self confidence grew and my intention of wanting a relationship shifted significantly. I attracted my husband with genuine qualities verses acts of desperation and insincerity. I was able to soothe myself when I felt uncomfortable, verses relying solely on him to take away my fears and then getting angry with him because he couldn’t. I pushed myself to be vulnerable and took the necessary risks which helped him understand me and prevented me from exploding with resentment as I used to do in the past. This left little to no room for him to have to make his own assumptions of my reactive behavior.</div>
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All of this work I was doing on myself, (and I may add, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">all of the work he was also doing on himself), </em>made a huge difference in our abilities to get close to each other. It’s a relationship I never knew was possible. We’ve had our ups and definitely had our downs, but what makes our relationship “successful,” is the evolution of committing our lives to each other, as well as ourselves. We now have learned throughout the years how to show up and operate in our most authentic self and we constantly push ourselves to be transparent with each other. We are vulnerable, sometimes emotionally messy, but we are honest and true.</div>
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I would encourage you to reflect on your own behaviors and possible incongruences with your thoughts, actions and emotions. Especially before you are quick to blame your partner or your lack of partners when you’re feeling really misunderstood or alone. Building understanding within yourself is essential to promoting longterm success in your relationship(s). Check your patterns, your beliefs, your insecurities. Check your behaviors and your defenses. Understand what you need and why you need it. Be honest and vulnerable with yourself and it will take you and your relationship in a whole new direction. It’s terrifying, but it’s worth it!</div>
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I’m here to help! Thanks for reading.</div>

How to have healthy habits to establish success in your relationship

What is a successful relationship? What does a successful relationship even look like? We may have all wondered these questions at some point in our life. Often, my clients and I use words such as he…

30 May 2018

Important Of Healthy Relationship

<h3 style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Our relationship with others is one major factor that characterizes us as humans and distinguishes us from animals. Because relationship makes the world go round, we all demand a healthy and happy relationship with our partners, loved ones and everyone we relate with on daily basis.</h3> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A healthy relationship is essential for maintaining our mental health and psychological problems affecting many people can be traced to abusive relationships.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A lot of young persons have been in many bad relationships that they do not know what a healthy one looks like. These traits I’m sharing below should give you an idea of what to look out for in a relationship which is healthy.</div> <ol style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Both Partners Trust Each Other</strong></li> </ol> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> There is absolutely no relationship without trust. It is the bedrock of any kind of relationship you can think of.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> In a healthy relationship, both partners can trust each other without any form of reservation. They can also vouch for each other’s character and be sure that even when saying the truth is not favourable, they would always be faithful to each other.</div> <ol start="2" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Openness</strong></li> </ol> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Both partners in a healthy relationship can freely communicate their feelings, emotions and wants.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> They are not afraid to express how they feel, knowing fully well that the other partner is there to help them get through any issue they might be having.</div> <ol start="3" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Both Parties Are Responsible For Their Happiness</strong></li> </ol> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> In my post titled <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">the principal way to finding happiness in your relationships</strong>, I made it clear that the first way to have a happy relationship with others is to first love yourself. That is, you must first be happy with yourself.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0em 0px 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> People in a relationship must know that they are responsible for their own happiness. We often make the mistake of pushing the burden of making ourselves happy to the other person, however, this should not be.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Partners should know that they are there to compliment and support each other, not to shift responsibility entirely unto the other person.</div> <ol start="4" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Conflicts Are Handled Maturely</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> One of the traits of a good relationship is that both persons involved deal with issues in a matured way. It is impossible for misunderstandings not to arise in an association of two different people, however, the conflict is resolved amicably and everyone moves on.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Those in healthy relationship do not make reference to their partner’s past mistakes. In addition, your thinking should not be how to jet out of the relationship every time conflict arises.</div> <ol start="5" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">No Abuse</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Abuse in relationships can be emotional, physical or verbal. All these are contrary to characteristics of a healthy relationship.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Both partners respect each other’s feelings not to engage in any form of abuse. Good relationships seek ways to settle scores without name calling, battery or adoption of  silent treatment.<br /> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://assets.vixendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/signs-of-emotional-abuse-in-a-relationship.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="728" height="160" src="https://assets.vixendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/signs-of-emotional-abuse-in-a-relationship.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div> <ol start="6" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Both Partners Put The Relationship First</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Because they value each other, partners in healthy relationship do not do things or take important decisions that will affect the relationship without considering the other person. There is no selfishness in a good relationship.</div> <ol start="7" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Their Reason For Being Together Is Unconditional</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Today, almost everyone wants to be in a relationship because of the benefits they want to get from the other person.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A healthy relationship is an unconditional one, with love as the binding factor. Partners are not in it for financial, material or physical reason.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A healthy relationship can weather any storm because people are in it for the right reasons.</div> <ol start="8" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Relationship Is 100-100</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> One piece of advice we hear from relationship counsellors is that a relationship should be 50-50, a good relationship, however, should be 100-100.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A healthy relationship is one in which both partners commit to giving 100% each.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The idea of giving a 50 means you are withholding some part which will not augur well if you are to get your partner to fully commit to the relationship.</div> <ol start="9" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Relationship Is Fun</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A very good trait of a healthy relationship is that you are enjoying it and not enduring. You can do things together and share wonderful moments.</div> <ol start="10" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px 40px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">No One Is Trying To “Manipulate” The Other</strong></li> </ol> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> In a healthy relationship, partners are not trying to manipulate or fix each other.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Both persons respect each other’s differences and acknowledge that neither force nor nagging can change anyone.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> There are other characteristics to measure a healthy relationship, however, these are the most important ones.</div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Please bear in mind that a healthy relationship does not mean total absence of misunderstanding, however, if the relationship ticks more than 60 percent of these characteristics, then you can say that it is most likely a good one.<br /> <div> <br /></div> </div> <div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div> </div>

Important Of Healthy Relationship

Our relationship with others is one major factor that characterizes us as humans and distinguishes us from animals. Because relationship makes the world go round, we all demand a healthy and happy re…

10 Apr 2018

Side Effects And Prevention Of Gonorrhea

<b><u>What is Gonorrhea </u></b><br /> <br /> Gonorrhea Additionally, alluded to as the "applaud" or "trickle, " gonorrhea is an infectious malady transmitted ordinarily through sexual contact with a contaminated individual. Gonorrhea can likewise be spread by contact with tainted real fluids, so a mother could pass on the disease to her infant amid labor. The two men and ladies can get gonorrhea. The disease is effectively spread and happens regularly in individuals who have numerous sex accomplices.<br /> <br /> Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria Gonorrheoae. Gonorrhea influences the two men and ladies and can taint the cervix, urethra, rectum, rear-end and throat<br /> <br /> <b><u>Manifestations of gonorrhea</u></b><br /> <br /> Manifestations of gonorrhea typically show up 2 – 5 days after contamination, despite the fact that it is conceivable to be tainted with gonorrhea and have no side effects.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAArkOCrmCuhCnryHa6TuKPRcQt1hYHOvDpW6Y5LDZ_EWtve58wLdYB-clGlSrhJlBRAy9iqaWZyjsevFboYXPigfHD-K-zd9x_BNtwtZ_7tirbI2ypQyIyrcInngB7ffQ9ZOp0qQtGTc/s1600/how-to-treat-Gonorrhea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="728" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAArkOCrmCuhCnryHa6TuKPRcQt1hYHOvDpW6Y5LDZ_EWtve58wLdYB-clGlSrhJlBRAy9iqaWZyjsevFboYXPigfHD-K-zd9x_BNtwtZ_7tirbI2ypQyIyrcInngB7ffQ9ZOp0qQtGTc/s1600/how-to-treat-Gonorrhea.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b><u>Manifestations of gonorrhea in ladies </u></b><br /> <br /> Sporadic menstrual dying.<br /> <br /> Lower stomach (tummy) torment.<br /> <br /> Fever and general tiredness.<br /> <br /> Swollen and excruciating organs at the opening of the vagina<br /> <br /> Excruciating sex.<br /> <br /> Excruciating or visit pee.<br /> <br /> Butt-centric tingling, inconvenience, dying, or release.<br /> <br /> Irregular vaginal release.<br /> <br /> Irregular vaginal seeping amid or after sex or between periods.<br /> <br /> Genital tingling.<br /> <br /> <u>Manifestations of gonorrhea in men</u><br /> <br /> Strange release from the penis (clear or smooth at initially, and afterward yellow, rich, and unreasonable, here and there blood-tinged).<br /> <br /> Butt-centric tingling, uneasiness, dying, or release.<br /> <br /> Sore throat (not normal).<br /> <br /> Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)<br /> <br /> Excruciating or visit pee or urethritis.<br /> <br /> Avoidance of gonorrhea<br /> <br /> Refusing sex is the surest method to avoid gonorrhea. Yet, in the event that you have intercourse, utilize a condom amid a sexual contact, including butt-centric sex, oral sex or vaginal sex. Approach your accomplice to be tried for sexually transmitted<br /> <br /> Try not to have in excess of one sexual relationship at any given moment. Your hazard for a STI increments on the off chance that you have a few sex accomplices in the meantime.<br /> <br /> Condoms must be set up before starting any sexual contact. Utilize condoms with another accomplice each time you engage in sexual relations, until the point that you know from test comes about that he or she doesn't have a STI.<br /> <br /> <u><b>Treatment of Gonorrhea</b></u><br /> <br /> The patient will be given an anti-infection in tablet, fluid or infusion shape.<br /> <br /> Approached your specialist for particular medication or infusion<br /> <br /> The patient ought not have un ensured sex until the point when they have come back to the healing facility and it is affirmed that the disease is no more. sexual exercises are protected.

Side Effects And Prevention Of Gonorrhea

What is Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Additionally, alluded to as the "applaud" or "trickle, " gonorrhea is an infectious malady transmitted ordinarily through sexual contact with a contaminated individual. G…

17 Mar 2018

11 Health Benefits Of Ginger

<div class="content-header" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; font-family: ProximaNova, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RUVkXNxx703rJ-U8Ul3JNcXSwMCDEvKddtrAKYFUmdCT2SajHgjIspPXXz_kJMarbZTXglLNommFy_vsq8QRAn_W9iRfeBYoojrWmC9TnKb1-zTl_rM7RW5Co_nc_5XA9r6hfeBleKI/s1600/images+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RUVkXNxx703rJ-U8Ul3JNcXSwMCDEvKddtrAKYFUmdCT2SajHgjIspPXXz_kJMarbZTXglLNommFy_vsq8QRAn_W9iRfeBYoojrWmC9TnKb1-zTl_rM7RW5Co_nc_5XA9r6hfeBleKI/s400/images+%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <h1 class="article--content-title" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: tiempos, georgia, "times new roman", times, serif; line-height: 1.1; margin: 10px 0px 30px;"> </h1> <h2> 11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger</h2> </div> <div class="article__content-body" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; font-family: ProximaNova, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_1" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.</div> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_2" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="2" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_2" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It belongs to the <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">Zingiberaceae</em> family, and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics. It is a very common ingredient in recipes.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger, responsible for much of its medicinal properties. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects (1).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_3" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="3" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_3" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger appears to be highly effective against nausea (2).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> For example, it has a long history of use as a sea sickness remedy, and there is some evidence that it may be as effective as prescription medication (3).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger may also relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery, and in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (4, 5).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> But it may be the most effective when it comes to pregnancy-related nausea, such as morning sickness.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> According to a review of 12 studies that included a total of 1,278 pregnant women, 1.1-1.5 grams of ginger can significantly reduce symptoms of nausea (6).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> However, ginger had no effect on vomiting episodes in this study.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Although ginger is considered safe, talk to your doctor before taking large amounts if you are pregnant. Some believe that large amounts can raise the risk of miscarriage, but there are currently no studies to support this.<br /> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_3" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: ProximaNova, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;"> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>1-1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea. This applies to sea sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery and morning sickness.</blockquote> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_4" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> </h2> <h3> 3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_4" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger has been shown to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In one study, consuming 2 grams of ginger per day, for 11 days, significantly reduced muscle pain in people performing elbow exercises (7).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger does not have an immediate impact, but may be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain (8).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> These effects are believed to be mediated by the anti-inflammatory properties.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness.</blockquote> </div> <div id="hl-incontent-video-ad" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;"> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_5" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="5" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_5" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Osteoarthritis is a common health problem.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It involves degeneration of the joints in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and stiffness.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a controlled trial of 247 people with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who took ginger extract had less pain and required less pain medication (9).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Another study found that a combination of ginger, mastic, cinnamon and sesame oil, can reduce pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis patients when applied topically (10).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>There are some studies showing ginger to be effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis, which is a very common health problem.</blockquote> </div> <div class="ina row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 229, 234); border-top: 1px solid rgb(229, 229, 234); box-sizing: inherit; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 10px 0px 20px;"> <div class="ina__slot" data-creative-id="138205361232" data-google-query-id="CKXija3Xp9YCFTcg0wodPvEFhQ" data-line-item-id="4358127545" id="ina0__slot" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 748px;"> <div id="google_ads_iframe_/4788/hn.us.hl.an.x.x.rfs_4__container__" style="border: 0pt none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-block; height: 82px; width: 728px;"> <iframe data-is-safeframe="true" frameborder="0" height="82" id="google_ads_iframe_/4788/hn.us.hl.an.x.x.rfs_4" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="" scrolling="no" src="https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-10/html/container.html" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; vertical-align: bottom; width: 748px;" title="11 HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER" width="728"></iframe></div> </div> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_6" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="6" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_6" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> This area of research is relatively new, but ginger may have powerful anti-diabetic properties.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a recent 2015 study of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes, 2 grams of ginger powder per day lowered fasting blood sugar by 12% (11).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It also dramatically improved HbA1c (a marker for long-term blood sugar levels), leading to a 10% reduction over a period of 12 weeks.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There was also a 28% reduction in the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio, and a 23% reduction in markers for oxidized lipoproteins. These are both major risk factors for heart disease.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <h4> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;">This graph shows what happened:</span></h4> </div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNkETjS1zKlMyWSATRIrhCR81s9YEhoJ05510E1GdKXzmKLio4BYaCB9NoSXmf5eMFauLl5I1yzqd78paoMOGhhmRdmtfF4dKXCIsqyx6h5nmcTe7tL3pwW6ZnUwaUk3T94bSFtOWqoo/s1600/khandouzi-et-al-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="550" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNkETjS1zKlMyWSATRIrhCR81s9YEhoJ05510E1GdKXzmKLio4BYaCB9NoSXmf5eMFauLl5I1yzqd78paoMOGhhmRdmtfF4dKXCIsqyx6h5nmcTe7tL3pwW6ZnUwaUk3T94bSFtOWqoo/s320/khandouzi-et-al-2015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> However, keep in mind that this was just one small study. The results are incredibly impressive, but they need to be confirmed in larger studies before any recommendations can be made.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.</blockquote> </div> <h3>  <span style="font-size: calc(14rem - 214px);">6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion</span></h3> <div class="article__content-body" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_7" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Chronic indigestion (dyspepsia) is characterized by recurrent pain and discomfort in the upper part of the stomach.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It is believed that delayed emptying of the stomach is a major driver of indigestion.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Interestingly, ginger has been shown to speed up emptying of the stomach in people with this condition.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> After eating soup, ginger reduced the time it took for the stomach to empty from 16 to 12 minutes (12).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a study of 24 healthy individuals, 1.2 grams of ginger powder before a meal accelerated emptying of the stomach by 50% (13).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_8" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="8" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_8" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) refers to pain felt during a woman's menstrual cycle.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> One of the traditional uses of ginger is for pain relief, including menstrual pain.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In one study, 150 women were instructed to take 1 gram of ginger powder per day, for the first 3 days of the menstrual period (14).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger managed to reduce pain as effectively as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger appears to be very effective against menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_9" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="9" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_9" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> High levels of LDL lipoproteins (the "bad" cholesterol) are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The foods you eat can have a strong influence on LDL levels.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a 45-day study of 85 individuals with high cholesterol, 3 grams of ginger powder caused significant reductions in most cholesterol markers (15).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> This is supported by a study in hypothyroid rats, where ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol to a similar extent as the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin (16).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Both studies also showed reductions in total cholesterol and blood triglycerides.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>There is some evidence, in both animals and humans, that ginger can lead to significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_10" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> </h2> <h3> 9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_10" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Cancer is a very serious disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger extract has been studied as an alternative treatment for several forms of cancer.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The anti-cancer properties are attributed to 6-gingerol, a substance that is found in large amounts in raw ginger (17, 18).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a study of 30 individuals, 2 grams of ginger extract per day significantly reduced pro-inflammatory signalling molecules in the colon (19).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> However, a follow-up study in individuals at a high risk of colon cancer did not confirm these findings (20).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There is some, albeit limited, evidence that ginger may be effective against pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. More research is needed (21, 22, 23).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger contains a substance called 6-gingerol, which may have protective effects against cancer. However, this needs to be studied a lot more.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_11" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="11" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease</h3> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation can accelerate the aging process.</span><br /> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_11" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> They are believed to be among the key drivers of Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Some studies in animals suggest that the antioxidants and bioactive compounds in ginger can inhibit inflammatory responses that occur in the brain (24).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There is also some evidence that ginger can enhance brain function directly. In a study of 60 middle-aged women, ginger extract was shown to improve reaction time and working memory (25).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There are also numerous studies in animals showing that ginger can protect against age-related decline in brain function (26, 27, 28).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Studies suggest that ginger can protect against age-related damage to the brain. It can also improve brain function in elderly women.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_12" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="12" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_12" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Gingerol, the bioactive substance in fresh ginger, can help lower the risk of infections.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In fact, ginger extract can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria (29, 30).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It is very effective against the oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as gingivitis and periodontitis (31).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Fresh ginger may also be effective against the RSV virus, a common cause of respiratory infections<br /> <span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span> <br /> <h3> <span style="text-align: center;"><b>12. Anything Else?</b></span></h3> <h2> <span style="font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Ginger is one of the very few "superfoods" actually worthy of that term</span>.</div> </span></h2> </div> </div> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_13" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div> <div class="branding bottom" style="background-color: #f7f7f7; box-sizing: inherit; display: table; margin: 40px 0px; padding: 20px; width: 748px;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

11 Health Benefits Of Ginger

11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits…

16 Sep 2017

16 Health Benefits Of Cucumber

<h2 style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Poppins; margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; transition: all 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;"> 16 Health Benefits Superb cucumber</h2> <h2 style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Poppins; margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; transition: all 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;">                        <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdot4gKsYt87ZKNg-XuHf3ratMyUBrNa2UwlKeZB8ZHQssGWaMRA7Ic74Wd95wSMV098klXR6SwyGM83tHMNx9cuj5baVid7xzTsjo-HYzAGQpeilqwaYsdei9g9o_ImV4R-JhEOwmgE/s1600/images+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdot4gKsYt87ZKNg-XuHf3ratMyUBrNa2UwlKeZB8ZHQssGWaMRA7Ic74Wd95wSMV098klXR6SwyGM83tHMNx9cuj5baVid7xzTsjo-HYzAGQpeilqwaYsdei9g9o_ImV4R-JhEOwmgE/s400/images+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </h2> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">Take a handful of solid green cucumbers, dark and pop in your cart. Congratulations! You just bought a fruit (yes, cool the cake is a fruit, not a vegetable), full of good health!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">Here is a short list of impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">    1.Keeps you hydrated: If you are too busy to drink enough water, they are specified in a fresh cucumber, which is 96 percent water.You will be glad you did!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   2. Heat of fights, both inside and out: Eat cucumber, and your body gets heartburn relief. Apply cucumber on your skin, and sunburn relief is obtained.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  3.It  Eliminates Toxins: All the water in the cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste out of your system. With regular use, the cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   4. It is lavished with vitamins. A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy and keep you radiant. Give more power to extract cucumber juice with carrot and spinach.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   5. Supplies for minerals on the skin: magnesium, potassium, silicon. So there are many treatments with cucumber in spas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   6. Helps weight loss. Enjoy cucumbers in salads and soups. My favorite dish? crunchy cucumber sticks with low fat yogurt cream sauce.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   7. Revive eyes. Place chilled cucumber slices on the eyes is a visual beauty cliche, but it really helps to reduce puffiness and swelling.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   8. short cancer. Reduce your risk of several cucumber, including in your diet cancers. Several studies show its potential in the fight against cancer.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   9. Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients in blood pressure everyone testifies that eating cucumber helps in bringing fast relief.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   10. Refreshes the mouth. fresh cucumber juice and heal the sick gums, leaving the mouth feel good.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  11.  It helps in digestion. Chewing cucumber gives the jaws of a good workout, and fiber is ideal for digestion.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  12.  Alisa hair and nails. Silica, mineral marvel in cucumber makes your hair and stronger nails and brighter.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  13  Relieves muscle and joint pain. All vitamins and minerals in cucumber a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;"> 14   It keeps kidneys in shape. Cucumber reduces levels of uric acid in the system, keeping them happy kidneys.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;"> 15   Good for diabetics. Patients with diabetes can enjoy the cucumber while reaping the health benefits: cucumber contains a hormone the cells of the pancreas needs to make insulin.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">16    Lowers cholesterol. A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol</span>

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