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Mammogram?!?

I am 50 years old for reference What is another test for a mammogram? Is is a thermography? I know it doesn’t replace a mammogram, but I had a mammogram 1 year ago that came back clean. I (kinda) believe what we shove in our bodies contributes to disease. So I have not been using anti-Persperant for over 12years. Or any store bought deodorant.

I use natural deodorant and for a few years I went without deodorant. I feel a lot better.

I also have breast implants.

Also, why are mammograms frowned upon in the holistic society ?

Any suggestions are encouraged.

I’m just upset because I went for a simple refill on my meds and then I end up going for about 4 or 5 tests. I know these are necessary. But I just want to space them out a bit.

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u/Distinct_Echidna_301 — 2 days ago
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When you are troubled falling asleep , try this !!

Hey everyone,

For those of us dealing with insomnia or sleep problems, it usually comes down to two enemies: a racing, worried mind that won't shut up, or a body that physically refuses to relax no matter how tired we are.

I came across a guide on Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) from Harvard Medical School that breaks down exactly how to systematically shut off that physical tension to help trigger sleep. I wanted to share their exact step-by-step routine here for anyone struggling tonight.

(Note: This is a direct excerpt from Harvard Health Publishing and i have included the official source link at the bottom so you know it's a vetted, evidence-based tool and not AI-generated fluff!)

So here you gooo !!!!

  1. Get Positioned: Lie on your back in bed in a comfortable position. Put a pillow under your head or your knees to relax your back. Rest your arms with palms up, slightly apart from your body.
  2. The Initial Release: Take several slow, deep breaths through your nose. Exhale with a long sigh to release tension.
  3. Start at the Ground: Focus on your toes and feet. Curl your toes and arch your feet. Hold this movement briefly to feel the sensation. Relax your muscles and let your feet sink into the bed. Feel them getting heavy and becoming totally relaxed.
  4. Scan Upward: While breathing softly, move your attention slowly up your body, tensing then relaxing each area: calves, thighs, buttocks, lower back, abdomen, upper back, shoulders, arms, hands, neck, jaw, and forehead. Relax any remaining tense spots.
  5. Handle Distractions**:** If thoughts distract you, ignore them and gently return your attention to your breathing... !! This practice is worth trying because it acts as a physical circuit breaker. By intentionally tensing a muscle and then releasing it, you give your central nervous system a stark, undeniable contrast between stress and safety, forcing the body to drop its guard.

Hopefully, this gives someone out there a bit of relief tonight.

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u/Cute-Scarcity-4022 — 5 days ago
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Milk and corn allergy

I just went to an allergist and she told me I’m allergic to milk protein and corn…. Which I didn’t realize is in so many things! Just wanted advice on if I should completely cut these from my diet or try to become not allergic to them somehow? Also wondering if people can share their experiences here if they are also allergic to one of these things? The dr said no milk, yogurt, whey, etc., but some holistic ppl I know have said I should try raw cow milk or goats milk. Thoughts?

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u/Big_Indication_3059 — 5 days ago
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Natural remedies for anxiety

Does anyone have any natural remedies for anxiety that have worked for them? My boyfriend is a very anxious person, when his anxiety is out of control he becomes irritated over the smallest things. He’s used medication in the past and they have seemed to help a lot, but he hates the idea of using modern medicine to treat it because he doesn’t trust big pharma (which I totally understand). We have recently tried Kava root liquid extract but that did not help.

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u/anita_reduction0228 — 9 days ago