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Bipolar
Hi, does anyone out there know how Bipolar can affect your eating habits? Could really do with some info. Thanks x
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Health Retreat Ideas
I have been invited to be a trainer at a health and healing retreat in October in Destin, Florida and would love input on what you would like to learn if you went to one. I'm doing mini bootcamps with workouts - cardio, weight training, and yoga - and we are eating and cooking very clean foods - primarily vegan. Our hope…
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Acupuncture: Any experiences
Hi all, I have Achilles tendons problem and I want to try acupuncture treatment. I have been recommended pyshio therapy by the doctor but I also want to try acupuncture. Has anybody got good or bad exepriences with acupuncture? It would be great if members can share their experiences.
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Acupressure point advice needed
I have a tender spot on the inside of each knee, its been there for years and never hurts unless I press in it with my fingertip, even a light pressure will start to cause pain. In the last few weeks I have increased my walking intensity and distance to 3-5miles per day, 60-90 minutes, and have no problems with my knees…
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Mental health issues..
Hey all, Wondering if there is anyone out there which can relate? I wanna find someone who understands what I'm going through. I have PTSD which has been getting worse by the day, and I had depression for 7 years, but exercising has really helped. I am now off all antidepressants due to exercise but still get down days.
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Stay at Home Retreat
Hi! I've seen many ads for expensive weight loss / fitness retreats, but I'm cheap and want to simulate the experience at home during one weekend. These are my ideas so far: 1. Lots of yoga! 2. Long walks through parks. 3. Eating only fresh, delicious, healthy foods. 4. Splurge on a massage. 5. Some sort of DIY spa…
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Insomnia
Is there anything you have tried in terms of eating times and nutrition that helps with insomnia?
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Question about massage
Hi everyone! I have a question. I keep hearing from many people that massage+to exercises helps to tone up as well. But I know that sometimes massage can result in bumps if specialist is not good. It can also be very pricy to add it on a regular basis. So does anyone do massage herself/himself? Can you recommend any links…
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What is a massage equivalent to?
Hi everyone, i'm new here. i'm a massage therapist, i do 2 - 4 massages every work day, it's exhausting and physical and hard work... but it's not like you know, a cardio workout or whatever. When i'm trying to sort out my daily activity... how do i account for that, any ideas? 1 hour massage = 30 minutes of yoga? 1 hour…
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Ayurvedic health
Does anyone follow ayurvedic nutrition principals? I'm trying to figure out if my recent research will work well with MFP. :)
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Reflexology
I am considering trying reflexology as I am very stressed, anxious, struggling with my weight loss, feel depressed, feel lethargic etc. I am hoping it will help to sort some of these ailments out or at least help with them. Has anyone used reflexology at all?
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Overcoming :}
Tell me something about your life that makes it hard and how you have or how you are working to overcome it? Ill start. I have Dyslexia. I was told all growing up that I could not learn. I have studied it and now I believe my Dyslexia is a gift from God and one of my biggest assets. Yes there may be alot I have trouble…
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sleep
How much sleep do you get? I normally get 6-7 hours of sleep
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Reflexology - no way!!!!!!!!
Okay so to help me with my pain management (got major osteoarthritis) and trying to loose the weight and want to exercise (going strong) bla bla bla - well worked out very hard this week. Went to physio and accupuncture - but still in pain - my back was so sore - no matter how I stretched - the pain was bad. So I thought -…
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Exercise and Massage
Hey all - I know my knowledgeable MFP friends can help me with this one..... :happy: I have a massage scheduled for this evening. I am wanting to incorporate a monthly massage into my lifestyle on a regular basis because of it's health benefits. I plan to workout this evening about 3-4 hours before my massage for about an…
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Anyone on CPAP?
My motivation to finally be serious about losing weight is that my doctor wants me on CPAP and I just dont want to have to do that. I have had the sleep test and have been diagnosed with hypopnea (shallow breathing during sleep). While I've always had problems sleeping, even as a kid, I think this hypopnea might be weight…
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not sure if this is Insomnia =/
right ive always been a good sleeper, i used to sleep up to about 14 hours a night last couple of years. I would feel really tired about 10pm and would sleep right through untill after lunch 12pm the next day! =/ since about summer this year me and my mum have both noticed that im not tired untill after midnight, and im…
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Snoring stories
After gaining weight I started snoring... alot....and loudly....loud enough to wake myself up and loud enough for my husband to go sleep in the other room LOL I can't help it! I am losing weight and still snoring. Will it go away when I lose more weight? Tell me your snore story.
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Snoring
Just curious, I know they say overweight people are more likely to snore (at least that's what I was told by everyone growing up) Has anyone who lost weight, stopped snoring? I have my whole life and I just wonder if it changes at all..because it's something I'm very insecure about..or am I always gonna be a snorer lol…
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acupuncture??
just wondering if anyone on here has had acupuncture? my doctor wants me to try it, and i just wanted to know if anyone noticed a benefit? also, how often did you have to go and for how long? thanks!
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Meditation?
I'm wondering if anyone on here uses meditation as a way to relax, reduce stress, and help with their weight loss journey. I don't know very much about meditation, but I feel like its worth a try, because i think that most of my overeating problems come from anxiety. If anyone has used meditation before, do you have a…
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sleep
OK, I've read in numerous places that sleeping well is an important part of a weight loss journey. Since I got my BodyMedia Fit, I've been seeing my sleep patterns. I allow myself 7 hours, but because of constantly waking through the night, I'm only averaging about 5 hours of sleep. I did get 9 hours Friday night,…
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PTSD..
Not sure if the PTSD is gone... So my daughters dad did alot of emotional mean things to me and It badly affected me..while I know I am alot better now I dont know if I can ever get completely over it. HIs mom tutors me in math and we have always got along for the most part. But my daughters dad and me didnt talk for 3 and…
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Sleep Apnea
I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea over 6 months ago. I was just curious has anyone cured them selves by losing weight? Is it un-weight related? I was just curious I would love to pack my CPAP up and put it in the closet but my wife isn't in agreement. She wants me to go back to the Dr and have a sleep study to…
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Meditation
Does anyone here meditate? Do you use a cd or just free-style? I went to group meditation at the Inner Light Center last night. It was wonderful.
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Mental Illness..
They say a lot of people suffer from it these days.. Does anyone have anything a lil more serious then Just depression tho? I'm not saying it isn't important.. Just.. Idk.. I feel like the only crazy one in this world..
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Ayurvedic dosha
Has anyone tried or consulted an ayurvedic practioner to create a diet based on their dosha? I've been doing a lot of research and I think it's fascinating! Would love feedback :) Thanks!!
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Chiropractor
I've been seeing a chiropractor for the past few months and i have less back pain, but my trainer tells me that going to the chiropractor isnt all that great. Can anyone give me more insight on this?
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Therapy types
This is for those of you who have chosen to use therapy to address issues that led to your weight gain. What therapy style did your therapist use? What positives and negatives to you have to say about the style?
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Bipolar anyone????
I think I may be somewhat Bipolar. If so I'm sure this would effect my exercise/weight loss plan. Anyone here Bipolar??? I would never take medication unless it was a severe condition.