… sex isn’t OK, but some discomfort during those first few postpartum attempts can be expected. Scar tissue from tears is often less stretchy than the surrounding vaginal tissue. As the scar heals over time …
… aerobic exercise per week, plus two sessions of strength training.Getting a good night’s sleep. Poor sleep can contribute to aging. One study found that nearly 8% of deaths are associated with poor sleep …
… massage therapist, massage therapy involves using different pressures, movements and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body. With a goal of slowing down your nervous system, massage therapy can be used …
… flexing your wrist and fingers, and repeated or intense movements can strain them.“The muscle and tendon tissues become disorganized and can be inflamed, so they can’t function normally,” explains Dr. Popiolkowski. “We see …
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… as small curved lines on the temples, upper cheeks and around the mouth.Sleeping position. How you sleep can play a role, too. Sleep creases are commonly seen on the side of the forehead, starting …
… The result — you feel looser and more relaxed.Engaging connective tissue. Pandiculation activates the layers of connective tissue that hold your insides together (fascia). This movement helps keep those tissues healthy.Promoting healthy posture. Pandiculation …
… specific area of your body. It causes numbness in that area but doesn’t put you to sleep. Novocaine works by blocking the nerves that carry pain signals to your brain.Your dentist may give …
You may have heard of reflexology, a type of therapy that focuses on your feet by applying different levels of pressure to certain areas.Reflexology claims to help a host of medical issues, from sinus …
Maybe you embrace “main character energy” right before something big and important happens in your life — something that fits the narrative of your story.Or perhaps you feel that burst of main character energy during …
Menopause — and the years leading up to it — is often called “the change of life,” and for good reason. This time can bring a slew of changes that affect how you feel physically and emotionally …
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