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Why you dislike your postpartum body and how to embrace it.

If you have had a baby and you do not like your postpartum body then you are not alone. Most women struggle to accept their postpartum body.  But have you ever wondered "why."" "Why do we dislike our postpartum body?" Why is it so hard to accept the difference?" "Why do so many women opt to change it through surgery or other ways that are advertised ?" Below are some of the top reasons why you hate your postpartum body. 5.  Your clothes don't fit the same After you have a baby, oftentimes your clothes  will not fit. Whether you are 6 weeks postpartum or 10 years, your clothing may never fit exactly the same, regardless of how much weight you lose. As a result some women may start to feel like a stranger in their own body. They may not know what clothes will flatter them anymore or how to find new clothes that look great on them. This can lead women to dislike their body. 4. You feel judged by others It is no secret that we live in an era wher

SKIN DISORDERS Ingrown Nails

An ingrown toenail (also known onychoroyptosis or uniguis incarnates) occurs when the an individual's toe nail grows within the bed of the surrounding skin. The nail can also pierce the skin causing swelling, redness and sometimes infection. Symptoms may include tender, swollen or hard skin that is adjacent to the nail. Ingrown toenails can happen with any toe, but generally it occurs with the big toe. This condition is very common and are caused by the following (Mayo Clinic):

  • Wearing shoes that crowd your feet.
  • Cutting your toenails too short or not straight across.
  • Injury to your toenail.
  • Unusually curved toenails.
Ingrown toenails can be treated by the individual, however, it is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing severe pain, pus, redness, or poor circulation problems, including those with diabetes. For detailed information on treating ingrown toenails at home, please view the following step by step procedure included in this article below:












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"Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. — Proverbs 23:22 (KJV)."