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• Why Everyone Should Consider Tongue Scraping

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  There's been a flurry of articles recently about the ancient Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling. Everyone from fashion blogs to CNN have been extolling the benefits oil pulling and recommending the best oil types with which to swish. Perhaps it is our newfound collective obsession with holistic living (of which organic oils are an integral part) that had oil pulling become so on-trend. Not that I'm knocking it -- I've tried it and found it beneficial... albeit gross.An Alternative to Oil PullingT
  
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• Why Authenticity Is Essential In Your Relationship

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  When embarking on any relationship, sometimes it's tempting to put on a facade to protect yourself from feeling vulnerable - it can feel easier than revealing the real you.
  
  
  
  If you do wear a mask, it can be tougher and tougher to expose your vulnerabilities and any difficult or confusing emotions as your relationship continues, but being authentic in a relationship is essential not only for you but also for your partner - it allows them the freedom to be who they need to be and can give y
  
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• Why Are So Many Women Still Not Getting Help For Postpartum Depression?

  01-01-1970 01:00
  Roughly four months after the birth of her first baby six years ago, Robin Farr started to slowly slip into a funk.
  
  
  
  "At the time, I didn't know what it was," said Farr, 40. "It didn't occur to me it was postpartum depression; I thought I was just tired. I wasn't sleeping at that point."
  
  
  
  Several months later, she wasn't feeling any better. She experienced bouts of anger that were atypical for her and that at times felt physical -- a tingling in her forearms, as though she'd been cle
  
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• This Cantonese Beef And Black Bean Noodle Recipe Takes 15 Minutes And Will Shake Up Your Midweek Meals

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Watch episode two of the Feasts on the Street – the online cook-off in which the Huffington Post has teamed up with Amoy to prove that anyone can cook delicious Asian food this Chinese New Year - and learn how to make delicious Cantonese Beef and Black Bean noodles in just 15 minutes.
  
  
  
  Feasts On The Streets sees three teams pitted against each other to become street food entrepreneurs, and win the trip of a lifetime to Hong Kong. This week the teams are getting creative in the kitchen wi
  
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• These Ridiculously Simple Morning Hacks Will Help Set You Up For The Day

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  My morning routine, if you can even call it that, is pretty deranged. I task my early-riser husband with waking me, then proceed to growl at him and fall back asleep until I've got too little time to check e-mails, work out (ha!), pack my lunch and leave. Any day when I don't show up to the office 20 minutes late with mascara smeared down to my chin is a surprising and welcome gift.
  
  
  
  But according to the experts, people like me do ourselves a real disservice by not establishing an a.m. rou
  
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• The Power of Keeping It Personal

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Technology has made it so easy to reach so many people in such a short period of time which is an amazing business tool and a way to keep tabs on a great number of people, but we're turning away from the personal touch. Facebook, Twitter and e-mail are convenient ways to keep in touch with coworkers, friends and colleagues but they often fail to make or develop deep connections.
  One of the lessons in business and life that my wife and I took on board early came from Joan Horner who co-founded a
  
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• Thank You for Critiquing Me?

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  I recently got an email from a high-profile TV personality and colleague of mine. She's not only well known, but very successful and well respected in her field. She was in the middle of writing an article about women and criticism, Inspired by Hillary Clinton's advice to her younger self, "To take criticism seriously but not personally." My colleague loved this idea and admitted she, too, struggled with this concept.
  
  
  
  Being in the public eye, I can certainly relate to those who are subje
  
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• Superbug Fear Meets Super Bowl With Sexy Ad For Antibiotic-Free Burger

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  At the end of an ad set to air during Super Bowl XLIX, a scantily-clad supermodel takes a bite out of Carl's Jr.'s new "All-Natural" hamburger. Bold letters flash across the screen: No Antibiotics.
  
  
  
  The risqué nature of the commercial has triggered some controversy, but perhaps not as impassioned as the debate that continues over the widespread use of antibiotics by livestock producers -- and the role the practice may play in rising rates of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans.
  
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• Stay Weird. Stay Different. Why Our Kids Have Got To Know We Love Them For Being Exactly Who They Are.

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Graham Moore, who's just won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay gave a powerful and moving acceptance speech on stage, how as a teenager he had attempted suicide.
  
  
  
  "When I was 16 years old I tried to kill myself because I felt weird and I felt different and I felt like I did not belong."
  
  
  
  Moore went above and beyond being courageous in sharing his story by passing the torch to all young people who are navigating the shape-shifting world of middle- and high-school confo
  
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• So What Is Dandelion Coffee, Anyway?

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Dandelion coffee is on the rise. It's been compared to matcha, it's a staple at a super trendy L.A. cafe and some nutrition experts have replaced their morning cup of coffee with it ... or at least added it to the mix.So what's the deal with this magical-sounding floral coffee? Read on.
  What it is: Dandelion coffee is a caffeine-free, instant coffee-like blend. It's actually tea made out of roasted dandelion root, which tastes and looks like coffee. Blends often include roasted barley rye, chico
  
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• Partners Drag Down Each Other's Efforts To Reduce Drinking, Says Poll

  01-01-1970 01:00
  Partners sabotage each other's attempts to cut down on drinking, with men worse than women, new research suggests.Drinkers struggle to reduce their alcohol intake due to their partner suggesting one more drink or encouraging them on nights out, a poll found.Among 2,000 couples where at least one drinks more than the recommended 14 units a week, 26% of women said they were concerned about the effects of alcohol on their partner's health, while the figure was 21% for men.Women were more likely tha
  
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• Nothing Has the Power to Change the World Like the Unconditional Love of a Mother

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  This post is part of the Global Moms Relay. Every time you share this post, Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 (per action), up to $300,000, to four causes helping improve the health and wellbeing of moms and kids worldwide: MAMA, Shot@Life, U.S. Fund for UNICEF and Girl Up. Scroll to the bottom to find out more.You work with so many moms every day, which traits do you see all moms have in common?Complete selflessness, a complete ability to love unconditionally with their whole hearts. It is o
  
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• Must-Try Recipe: Singapore Chicken Noodles

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Bring traditional Asian flavours to your kitchen any day of the week with this nutritious, delicious, Singapore Chicken Noodle recipe from Amoy and stay tuned to see the final episode of the Feasts on the Street cook-off competition to find out who wins the trip of a lifetime to Hong Kong.
  
  
  
  Despite the name, Singapore noodles were originally introduced by Fujianese sailors to Singapore and South East Asia during the Ming Dynasty, and the recipe centres around "mee-fun," thin vermicelli ri
  
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• Media to Play Key Role in Eliminating FGM

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  By UNFPAIn 2014, UNFPA launched a global campaign with the Guardian to improve media coverage on female genital mutilation (FGM) in Africa. As part of the campaign, the Pan African Award for Reportage on FGM will be granted annually to an African reporter who has shown innovation and commitment in covering the practice.NAIROBI, Kenya -- A campaign highlighting the critical role of media in helping to end female genital mutilation (FGM) was launched in Kenya, Nairobi, last year. The campaign enga
  
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• Me vs. Fibromyalgia: Part 12 -- The Secret to a New Years Resolution

  01-01-1970 01:00
  "Here's to a happy and healthy New Year!"
  Before my diagnosis, I remember thinking how empty those words sounded to me. Of course I was going to have a healthy year- I'm young, I'm in good shape, I don't have any serious vices, my diet is decent and I even make it to the gym every now and then. Thanks for the sentiment but I'm holding out for a ridiculously magical year, my health is just fine.
  Nine years later, as a Chronic Pain patient, this polite gesture takes on a whole new meaning. I know
  
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• Living Under the Lens With a Disability

  01-01-1970 01:00
  You'd think that in an nine-day bike race, you'd get used to having a camera on you during all waking hours. I never did. I always felt the presence of the camera lens capturing every movement and the microphone recording every sound.When I was first diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia (FA), I experienced a very similar feeling.One of the main outward symptoms of FA is compromised balance and coordination, along with is slurred speech.If you don't know what FA is, you could mistake them for someo
  
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• Just 1 Ingredient Improves Taste, Nutrition Of Every Meal

  01-01-1970 01:00
  As we open the second week of 2017, how are you doing so far with your diet and nutrition?
  This is a question always worth asking, regardless of whether you resolved to eat healthier and/or lose weight this year. Wanting to improve or extend your life is reason enough to spend a few minutes focusing on food.
  And here's some great news. A few minutes is all it takes to stock up on smart, practical ideas that can enhance the way you look and feel.
  Lanette Kovachi has spent her career doing this.
  
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• Industry-Supported Chemical Bill Straight From 'Merchants Of Doubt' Playbook, Critics Say

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Tuesday's unveiling of a bipartisan bill in Congress that would reform how the nation regulates toxic chemicals sparked fervor among environmental and public health advocates. One group said the legislation may improve public health protections, but many more warned it may prove a step backward -- notably by stymying chemical-safety efforts by states.
  
  
  
  Critics also said they're suspicious of the chemical industry's role in drafting and garnering support for the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemica
  
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• ICYMI: Tango As Medicine, What Stress Looks Like And Your Brain On 'Food Porn'

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  ICYMI features what HuffPost editors are reading this week.
  This week, we teared up while re-reading this year's recipient of the Hillman Prize -- a long-form profile of an abortion doctor who treats women in Mississippi. We were also awed by our infographics editor's illustrations of stress and curious to learn more about why people hate Lilly Pulitzer. We also spent time unpacking the devastating history of an author and actor who suffered psychosis after a car accident damaged his brain.Read
  
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• How to Defeat Discouragement Before it Defeats You: 7 Keys to Success

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Have you ever worked towards a big lofty dream, and suddenly found yourself discouraged, dismayed and disappointed? Being in that uncomfortable space thinking, "This is never going to happen. I am failing and can't imagine reaching my goals. I might as well give up."
  
  
  
  Much has been written about the difference between success and failure. Napoleon Hill said, "Most great people have achieved the greatest success just one step beyond failure." Confucius stated, "Greatness is not achieved b
  
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• Get Rid of Procrastination Once and For All

  01-01-1970 01:00
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  "Procrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder." - Mason Cooley
  
  
  
  Ugh! Procrastination!
  
  
  
  Just in case you're one of those people who doesn't participate in the universal sport of procrastination, let me define it for you:
  
  
  
  • to put off intentionally and habitually:
  
  • to put off doing something that should be done;
  
  • to delay doing something until a later time because you do not want to do it
  
  
  
  Or as Napoleon Hil
  
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• FLOWCHART: Should You Bail Out Your Friend?

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Everyone wants to be a good friend. But sometimes, we need to let our loved ones sit with their decisions and figure out what to do on their own.
  
  
  
  There are times when a friend needs a helping hand, and there are times when they need to figure things out on their own. So we've partnered with the makers of Angel Soft® bath tissue to help you down the right path.
  
  
  
  With 60 percent more sheets than the leading brand, Angel Soft bath tissue won't leave you – or your friends – high a
  
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• Cubicle Workers: Here's How to Fight Chronic Pain With Science and Technology

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Among employees who spend hours each day in cubicles and offices, pecking away at keyboards, slouching in cheap desk chairs, and squinting at bright screens, chronic pain is incredibly prevalent. And while it can be easy to write off the pain as part of the package, it's important that you understand the causes of these problems and fight back in order to remain productive and profitable for your employer.Chronic Pain in the Workplace Pain in the workplace is more than a nuisance; it's an expen
  
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• Could A Digital Detox Help Your Relationship?

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Most of us enjoy doing things with our partners: going out to our favourite restaurants, binging on box sets on the sofa, embarking on exotic getaways together.
  
  
  
  But how often do we allow ourselves to just be with our partners - without distractions, noise, or tech gadgets to play around with to avoid any kind of lull or silence?
  
  
  
  "Naturally, in a world where our phones, tablets and laptops are an extension of ourselves it can be hard to put them away and not have the instantaneousn
  
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• Closing the Lion's Mouth: Knowledge and Huntington's Disease

  01-01-1970 01:00
  They say knowledge is power.
  Take for example genetic testing for BRCA gene mutations known to increase risk of breast cancer. If you have a family history of breast cancer and test positive for the genetic mutation, then you can use this knowledge to your advantage by doing something, such as vigilantly doing monthly breast exams or regularly having mammograms. Such surveillance could lead to earlier detection and possible
  But what if you were at risk for Huntington's disease (HD), a fatal gene
  
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• Bride Gives Groom Wedding Ring With Funny Engraved Message: 'Put It Back On'

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Most couples make promises to love each other "for better or worse" on their wedding day.But one bride added a splash of humour to her big day by presenting her husband with a ring engraved with the phrase: "Put it back on."
  The bride, Amanda Tallman, and her husband, Dan, have been laughing about the ring since they got married in 2013.
  But their shared joke became a viral sensation after Dan's groomsman Jordan Goddard shared a photo of the ring on Imgur earlier this week.
  My best friend's wife
  
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• Art of Attention: The Frequency of Home

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  "Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through those eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded." -- Goethe
  
  
  
  On the occasion of my 44th trip around the sun, I was prepping to teach in Berlin in a 2nd floor dance studio. Surrounded by lush, old, green trees, I gazed for a few moments at nature and my lesson plan went right out the window. Situated in the depths of those tall trees, the words "find the frequency of home" landed in my mind, and tha
  
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• Are You On The Road To Self-Discovery?

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  After years of reckless, self-destructive behaviour – triggered by the death of her mother and culminating in the breakdown of her marriage – Cheryl Strayed finds herself at rock bottom, which means there is only one direction left to go.
  
  
  
  Driven by determination and the desire to heal the pain of the past, Cheryl makes a rash decision. With no experience, a heavily overloaded backpack and a pair of ill-fitting boots, she embarks on the notoriously treacherous hike along the 1,100-mil
  
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• American Apparel 'Thong Bodysuit' Advert Banned For Showing Young Girl Baring Her Buttocks

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  An American Apparel advert has been banned for sexualising a child, after a complaint that an ad for a 'thong bodysuit' showed a girl baring her buttocks who looked underage.
  
  
  
  The girl model - who the one complainant said looked under 16 years old - appeared in a website ad for the clothing company's 'lips print cotton spandex sleeveless thong bodysuit'.
  
  
  
  The "sexualised" picture is the latest in a long line of American Apparel adverts which have caused controversy, and comes six mon
  
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• 8 Non-Dairy Alternatives You Can Drink Instead Of Almond Milk

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Almond milk is America's favorite plant-based milk. It's a $738 million business, far outselling soy as a non-dairy milk alternative. But it requires 23 gallons of water to produce just a single ounce of the tiny nuts, putting almond consumption in the crosshairs as global water concerns rise and California, where much of the almonds in the U.S. are grown, suffers a devastating drought.
  Though almonds aren't to blame for California's drought, there are easy ways to cut back on consumption and sa
  
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• 6 Ways To Make New York City Parks Safer

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  New Yorkers can sleep well again, knowing that a coyote seen roaming the city has been tranquilized and captured. However, I confess that I am not really all that relieved. What I am scared of, terrified, really, is not the wild animals in my city's parks--possums, raccoons and the occasional outlier coyote--but rather the other humans.I don't mean crime. The parks (and streets) of Manhattan are much safer than they were in my youth, when we scurried out of Central Park's north end after soccer
  
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• 18 Wildly Wonderful Things You Can Do With Frozen Waffles

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Oh, you thought frozen waffles were reserved for rushed mornings, for tossing in the toaster and maybe drizzling with a bit of store-bought syrup, did you? Ha! This isn't so.
  
  
  
  While homemade waffles emanate that "made with love" vibe, sometimes you don't have to make such grandiose moves to craft a culinary marvel.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The frozen waffle, you see, is a really crucial freezer staple. It's like a cheap, blank canvas, begging for your artistry. The frozen waffle lends itself to
  
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• 14 Genius Hacks For A Quick Breakfast On-The-Go

  01-01-1970 01:00
  
  Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it's arguably the most delicious. Sadly, we often let breakfast fall by the wayside with insanely busy schedules.But abandon breakfast no more. We've rounded up 14 hacks to ensure you get in your first meal of the day without wasting any time.@media only screen and (min-width : 500px) {.ethanmobile { display: none; }}Follow Us On Pinterest |Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Hu
  
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