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Empower Your Wellness Journey With These Simple Lifestyle Changes

Empower Your Wellness Journey With These Simple Lifestyle Changes Wellness and self-care are foundational elements for a harmonious existence, blending physical, mental, and emotional health into a cohesive state of being. Setting and achieving wellness goals is vital for a balanced life, allowing you to meet your needs and aspirations with a clear focus. Simple strategies can help you maintain consistency in your pursuit, making it easier to manage daily stresses and challenges. In this article, courtesy of  Redefining The Face  of Beauty , we will explore various methods to enhance your commitment to self-care and wellness. 1. Define Your Path Understanding your personal definition of wellness is essential for embarking on a healthier lifestyle. Start by breaking down your broader goals into smaller, manageable tasks that feel achievable, avoiding the sense of being overwhelmed. Specificity in setting these goals is crucial, as it provides clear direction and focus, making your obj
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CULTURAL BEAUTY: "The lip plates"


A lip plate is a form of body modification upon which an individual increases the size of their lip by placing a piece of jewelry  within the bottom portion of the lip. The plates are generally circular and made from clay or wood. This is usually worn by different tribes of Africa. Depending on the tribe, some of the plates are worn on the bottom lower lip, while others are worn on the upper portion. Certain Ethiopian women (the Surma and Mursa) will insert the plates 6 to 12 months before marriage. The piercing process usually happens around the age of 15 or 16 by a girls mother with a peg that is inserted. After the insertion of the peg, there is a period of waiting until the lip heals. The initial insertion is about 1 to 2 cm. Afterwards, it is replaced with a slightly bigger one. Each girl who wears the plate will often create her own lip plate. While many are not clear as to the meaning behind the lip plates, cultural researchers speculate that the larger the lip plate a woman has, the more she is valued in her community. Also, it has been rumored to have been used during slavery times to make them less attractive during slave trades. Many experts suggest that the slavery answer is not true. In certain cultures or tribes, women are alleged to be looked down upon if they do not wear a lip plate because it is a symbol of her culture and her dedication to her spouse. While many are not completely sure about "why" the tradition of  lip plates are truly worn, one thing seems to remain true; the women who are wearing the lip plates appear to take pride in it as beauty.



Cultural Beauty" Lip Plates"



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