Category: Know Your Body
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H&W| When Sitting Still Hurts
đż When Sitting Still Hurts: The Connection Between Constipation and Back Pain By Simply Flava Letâs be honest â constipation isnât glamorous to talk about, but itâs something so many of us quietly deal with. Between long hours sitting at work and stress that tightens everything (including our gut), itâs no wonder our bodies start to…
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H&W|đ Learning to Heal Beyond the Procedure
đ Learning to Heal Beyond the Procedure Today reminded me how personal healing really is. I spoke with one of Dr. Dâs patients â she had received an injection about a month ago and was doing great until yesterday, when she tried to lift a two-pound weight and felt that sharp, familiar nerve pain return. I…
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H&W| Why Holistic Wellness Matters
đż Why Holistic Wellness Matters | Simply Flava Wellness By Lady Flava Iâve come to believe that holistic approaches to health and wellness are truly worth exploring. There is so much benefit in learning how to relax â to intentionally quiet the mind and give the body permission to heal. Iâve lived long enough to understand…
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H&W|What Are Hand Pressure Points?
âđ˝ What Are Hand Pressure Points? In traditional Chinese medicine, itâs believed that certain points on our hands are connected to different organs and systems in the body. By gently applying pressure, we can help stimulate energy flow, relieve pain, and support relaxation. đť A Few Points to Try 1. Hegu (LI4) â the space…
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Life|H&W|Fall in Love with the Person You See in the Mirror Every Day
Fall in Love with the Person You See in the Mirror Every Day By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections One thing Iâve been thinking about is how much time we spend wondering what other people think of us. We might not always admit it, but deep down, most of us do care. Life is…
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H&W|đď¸ Seeing Clearly
đď¸ Seeing Clearly | A Lady Flava Wellness Reflection By Lady Flava | Lady Flava Wellness There are certain parts of our health that quietly change over time â our energy, our flexibility, our hearing, and yes⌠our eyesight. Iâve realized that Iâm long overdue for an eye exam. I havenât had one since before I…
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H&W|đ The Importance of Mammograms and Colonoscopies
đ The Importance of Mammograms and Colonoscopies A Lady Flava Wellness Reflection Health awareness isnât just about eating right and exercising â itâs about taking the time to know whatâs happening inside your body. As we age, screenings become one of the most powerful tools we have for prevention. Two of the most important â yet…
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Blog Challenge|đ¸ Embracing My Japanese Heritage đ¸
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? đ¸ Embracing My Japanese Heritage đ¸ When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. Iâve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai â the sense of…
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Life|65|A Bath, A Lesson in Strength
đť Seasoned Soul Moment A Bath, A Lesson in Strength This was only my second bath since the onset of radiculopathy and hip arthritis. The first time, my daughter helped me out. This time, I prepared myselfâsafety bars in place, a dry towel ready, even with my buddy nearby if I needed to call. I…
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