Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 13 juin 2016
12 Sinfully Sweet Latin-Inspired Mug Cake Recipes to Upgrade Dessert
Put the café con leche aside and consider the coffee cup for another purpose: ready-in-minutes mug cakes. Flavors like avocado brownie, mango coconut, tres leches, and chocolate quinoa banana can be achieved with just a few ingredients and mere minutes in the microwave, perfect for when the craving for something sweet strikes and you have to satisfy it STAT. So scroll through these delicious recipes and get inspired to try one right now!
8 Things We Learned About Adriana Lima's Fitness Routine From Her Instagram Account
Even Victoria's Secret Angels have to work hard to stay healthy, in shape, and toned. Brazilian beauty Adriana Lima's Instagram shows just that: a constant trail of workout after workout and postgym selfies that demonstrate all the hard work she puts into her fitness routine. And if you ask us, whatever is good enough to get a supermodel ready to strut down the runway in just a bra and thong is good enough for us. Keep scrolling to see everything we learned about Adriana's tough routine, then check out her sexiest Victoria's Secret moments.
Jessica Alba's Sexy LBD Is Anything but Plain or Boring
Jessica Alba showed off her charitable spirit at the Children Mending Hearts and Vintage Grocers "Empathy Rocks" event in Beverly Hills, CA, on June 12. The actress and The Honest Company founder served up her brand's organic sunscreen and presented her fashion stylist pal Rachel Zoe with the CMH Humanitarian Award - all while looking pretty darn stylish herself.
Jessica opted for a tastefully sheer black fit-and-flare LBD, pairing the dark look simply with trendy beige sandals and a matching black clutch. Beauty-wise, she kept her look super fresh, natural, and Summer-ready to balance the dark shade of her lacy dress. Perhaps she went with this gorgeous Honest Beauty routine? Read on to see more pictures of Jessica, and then take a scroll through her hottest red carpet looks ever.
Queen Letizia Just Wore the Only Coat You'll Want and Need For Crisp Summer Days
Queen Letizia of Spain is at it again, solving our fashion problems without even knowing it. At a military ceremony in Salamanca, Spain, it was the royal's stunning outerwear pick that caught our eye. And that's because with one gorgeous light coat, the queen took care of our crisp Summer day dilemmas, showing us that a pretty pastel jacket is the perfect choice for when a chill requires extra layers.
Letizia's beautiful outerwear was made extra special thanks to its scalloped design and embroidered details, plus her choice to go monochrome, choosing pastels for her midi dress and shoes, too. The look, which confirmed head-to-toe pastels are a trend this Summer, was so ethereal we could barely handle it. Scroll ahead to check out more photos of the queen and find a few pink options to shop yourself.
This Celebrity Ink Might Inspire Your Next Tattoo
We'll admit it: we're kind of obsessed with body art. You, too? The good news: we're not alone. Our favorite celebrities aren't afraid to walk on the wild side, getting ink that ranges from of-the-moment to spiritual and origina to straight-up weird, giving you endless inspiration for your next tattoo - no matter what you're into. Keep scrolling to see how these stars have made their mark and maybe find the ink design of your dreams.
- Additional reporting by Alessandra Foresto
13 Avocado Toast Toppings You Probably Haven't Tried Yet
You can say you've eaten avocado toast every which way, but we're going to bet you haven't tried at least a few of the toppings in this list. For example, have you ever thought about adding a touch of sourness to the bite with grapefruits? Or seasoning it with a blend of Asian flavors like miso tahini? How about sprinkling Mexican grilled corn atop? We thought so! Keep scrolling for a list of even more surprising and delicious toppings you need to try ASAP.
3 Fast and Easy Plans of Attack to Prevent Frizz This Summer
You can stop fighting with your hair now, because we're about to break down exactly what you need to prevent that gross fluffiness it suffers from when humidity attacks - and just in time for Spring break at a warm Latin American beach.
The secret that hairstylist Matt Fugate, who works at the Serge Normant Salon in New York City, is about to reveal to you is simple: "You need a different plan of attack depending on whether your hair is wet, dry, or right out of the pool - that's it." His solutions are as "duh" as that statement - nothing requires more than two steps - so you won't need a truckload of tools and products to tame frizziness and flyaways. Keep reading to get his genius expert advice.
It Wouldn't Be the Tony Awards Red Carpet Without a Hunky Lin-Manuel Miranda Appearance
Lin-Manuel Miranda attended the Tony Awards at New York City's Beacon Theater on June 12 looking beyond dapper and sporting a rainbow pin to show his support for the LGBTQ community in the wake of Orlando's tragic mass shooting.
The Hamilton star and creator, whose sell-out show is nominated for a whopping 16 awards, stunned in a supercool tuxedo, bow tie, and sunglasses combination on the sunny red carpet with his gorgeous wife Vanessa Nadal by his side. Lin-Manuel of course took the time to pose with his fellow theater professionals, including his cast and hilarious Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actor, Jane Krakowski. Read on to see more pictures of Lin-Manuel on the red carpet, and then find out why Lin-Manuel is one of Time's 100 Most Influential People list this year.
18 Times President Obama Was Unequivocally You
Over the past eight years, Barack Obama has risen to fame not only as the president of the United States, but also as one cool, relatable dude. His hilarious, candid facial expressions have become memes, and with VP Joe Biden by his side, he's been at the center of many moments that most of us would call "normal." Among these occurrences is when President Obama gets up close and personal with everyday Americans, shares sweet moments with kids, or looks totally, completely over it. Basically, he's more like you than you probably realize.
dimanche 12 juin 2016
38 Awesome (and Hilarious) Remnants of Child's Play
One of the best things about being a parent is watching your child's mind at work, but even better is when we come across the remnants of play long after they've hit the hay or hopped on the school bus. So if you've ever stumbled across an elaborate scene that looks like it's straight out of Toy Story, then you know firsthand that child's play is pretty amazing, which is why these scenes perfectly portray a child's imagination at its best - and also happen to be unintentionally hilarious.
Source: Flickr user Chris Isherwood
The New Car Seat Every Mom Will Wish They Thought of First
I've only been a mom for six months, and I'm already exhausted by my two-piece travel system, in which I have to laboriously maneuver a bulky car seat and a separate hard-to-fold stroller every time I go anywhere with my baby. Just getting out the door requires multiple trips and an unplanned upper-body cardio workout - time and energy I'd rather spend with my daughter. So when I heard a company called Simple Parenting had created a game-changing car seat that unfolds into a stroller, I had to get my tired hands on it. The company sent over the Doona ($499), which just hit the market last month, so that I could give it a test-drive. Here's what I discovered.
Who is this product designed for? Ideal for families on the go, the Doona is an infant car seat that, with the push of a lever, transitions into a compact stroller.
Is it practical? Doona's entire purpose is practicality. If you've ever had to awkwardly carry a car seat across a parking lot or through a crowded city street, the easy release of wheels makes those treks less painful. Lifting is limited to putting it in and taking it out of the car. And for those who've opted for travel systems to lessen the times they have to carry a car seat, you still have to endure the agonizing routine of getting the stroller out of the car, unfolding it, and then getting the car seat out and locking it into the stroller. With the all-in-one Doona, however, it's a few seconds before you are out of the car and ready to roll. (Interestingly, the Doona is heavier than most car seats because of the wheel apparatus, but I didn't notice it for weeks because I so rarely had to carry it.)
Perfect for those with busy lives and lots of errands to run, it not only makes the experience less frustrating, but it also saves time. I noticed that it shaved several minutes off of every pit stop I made, which added up quickly over the course of a single day.
Because the Doona meets all the FAA standards, it's also an ideal option for airline travel - it's approved on-board planes, there's less gear to wrangle, and you don't have to worry about gate-checking a stroller.
What sets it apart? Aside from its major selling point, which hasn't yet been seen elsewhere on the market, the first thing I noticed was the space-saving benefits. I no longer had to reserve half of my car's trunk space for a stroller, and my cramped city apartment felt less so with just this one piece of baby gear in the entryway.
I also noticed that when in stroller mode, it was ridiculously easy to maneuver. The Doona could be steered one-handed - something I didn't consider a big deal until I tried to take my first sip of coffee while pushing my original stroller. Because of its low-profile design, it can turn tight corners and fit into smaller spaces. As a city dweller, this made tooling around with it on foot, without any need for a car, completely worthwhile.
What could be better? For something this revolutionary, it comes at a cost. The $500 price tag is steep for a system you can only use until your baby hits 35 pounds, at which point you'll have to buy a new car seat and stroller. Plus, because the Doona is primarily a car seat, when in stroller mode, there are some accessories you'd be wise to purchase (more on that below) that might seem superfluous with any other travel system.
Like many never-before-seen products, one of them always has to be first. For better or worse, this is the first car seat that doubles as a stroller, and the Doona is also the very first car seat ever created by Simple Parenting. If you are a parent who prefers to buy based on brand awareness and a decades-long reputation, it will be hard to convince you to use a virtually unknown model with your baby, despite it meeting the highest safety and quality standards.
Did it make baby happy? Without a doubt, yes. For those moments when she was still napping after a car ride, I was able to keep her asleep with the smooth transition provided by the Doona. No more being jolted awake from me carrying the car seat and thus knocking it - and her - back and forth with every step. Also, because the stroller mode has a more open-air feel to it, my baby seemed to enjoy her surroundings more than she does in her traditional stroller, where she's more embedded, with less of a view of the world around her.
Would I buy it? Based on price, I'm sticking with my current system for now. But if money was less of a concern, I wouldn't hesitate to get the Doona as an alternative for flights and weekend errand-running. Never mind the ease of getting in and out of a car with it, just getting in and out of my apartment has been made infinitely simpler because of Doona's minimalistic design. If you can afford it and if time is a premium in your life (with a baby, how could it not be?), consider it. At the very least, keep tabs on the company for future developments. If they somehow figure out how to extend the Doona's usefulness and make a convertible car seat, you'll find that it's the smartest invention you wish you'd thought of first.
36 Photos of Barack and Michelle Obama's Cutest Moments as America's First Couple
Barack and Michelle Obama first began dating back in 1989 - a film about their first date, Southside With You, will hit theaters in August - and we've gotten to see plenty of heartwarming moments between the first couple since they entered the White House nearly eight years ago. Whether they're holding hands during public appearances or embarrassing daughters Malia and Sasha by stealing a smooch, Michelle and Barack have set a standard for presidential couples to come - and reminded us what "family values" actually looks like.
22 Precious Pictures of Adriana Lima With Her Daughters
Adriana Lima is known for her sultry strut on the catwalk as a Victoria's Secret Angel, but the superfit Brazilian model, who split from her ex-husband, Marko Jarić, in 2014, is simply known as Mom when she's at home with her daughters, 3-year-old Sienna and 6-year-old Valentina.
And just like she loves sharing her progress in the gym, Adriana loves posting snaps of her mother-daughter time to Instagram - no matter if they're simply relaxing on the couch or experiencing a great adventure. Keep scrolling to see Adriana's sweetest moments with her mini mes, and then admire her strong selfie game.
14 RuPaul Quotes That Will Really, Truly Start Your Engine
Avid watchers of RuPaul's Drag Race have likely come to accept a few things as fact. There will always be endless GIFs and quotable moments, devastating eliminations, and death-defying "lip sync for your life" moments on the show. And, in addition to all the fierce new songs she drops, Ru will always deliver her signature bits of wisdom. "Good luck, and don't f*ck it up," she'll say before a challenge. "If you can't love yourself," she'll ask at the end of every episode, "how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?" By this token, it should come as no surprise that RuPaul is positively teeming with wisdom, and the iconic drag queen's most well-known quotes are just the tip of the iceberg.
On Self-Love
- "Look at me - a big old black man under all of this makeup, and if I can look beautiful, so can you."
- "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?"
- "When you become the image of your own imagination, it's the most powerful thing you could ever do."
- "We're born naked and the rest is drag."
On Facing the Haters
- "What other people think of me is none of my business."
- "My goal is to come from a place of love . . . but sometimes you have to break it down for a motherf*cker."
- "Mama said, 'Unless they gonna pay your bills, pay them b*tches no mind.'"
On Pursuing Your Dreams
- "You have to use what you have to get what you want."
- "Don't be afraid to use all the colors in the box of crayons."
- "If you have goals and the stick-with-it-ness to make things happen, people will feel threatened by you, especially if your goals don't include them. They believe that if you take a piece of pie, then that leaves less pie for them. Seeing you follow your dreams leaves them realizing that they're not following theirs. In truth, there is unlimited pie for everyone."
On Confidence
- "I'd rather boogie than try to fit in."
- "Walking with your chest out and your head held high says you have earned the right to stomp and pummel this particular piece of real estate."
- "[The] biggest obstacle I ever faced was my own limited perception of myself."
- "True wealth is having a healthy mind, body, and spirit. True wealth is having the knowledge to maneuver and navigate the mental obstacles that inhibit your ability to soar."
15 Soccer Studs That'll Always Have Our Hearts
It's been a great few years for soccer. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil and 2015 Copa América certainly provided us with endless hours to admire the players' impressive skills . . . and, fine, gorgeous faces and crazy-toned bodies. And this year, we're getting more.
The Copa América Centenario is officially in full swing in the US, so we thought it was only fair to compile this list of 15 supersexy Latino soccer players that make our hearts beat a little bit harder. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll find at least a few reasons - rock-hard six-packs, cute-as-a-button smiles, shimmering eyes - to start watching fútbol, we promise! See all the eye candy ahead.
Orange Is the New Black: A Relationship Update on All the Couples
The fourth season of Orange Is the New Black is coming on June 17, but chances are you may have forgotten where we left things with a lot of our favorite characters. There are so many love stories and love triangles forming in season three, so you might want to remind yourself of which couples are on the outs and who is together. Here is a quick reminder of what happens with all of the couples last season, plus a peek of where everyone is heading in the next season, if we know anything.
The New 5-Second Rule - For Dogs
Originally posted by Moon Valley Canine Training in Sonoma, CA, this handy tip tells you exactly how to know when the ground is too hot for your pup's feet. If you can't hold your hand on the pavement for at least five seconds, you can be sure your dog won't be able to handle walking on it. Instead, play with him inside and be sure to give him plenty of cooling treats to beat the heat!
The New 5-Second Rule - For Dogs
Originally posted by Moon Valley Canine Training in Sonoma, CA, this handy tip tells you exactly how to know when the ground is too hot for your pup's feet. If you can't hold your hand on the pavement for at least five seconds, you can be sure your dog won't be able to handle walking on it. Instead, play with him inside and be sure to give him plenty of cooling treats to beat the heat!
Why You Shouldn't Care If I Cosleep With My Baby or Kid
For some reason, people are very passionate about commenting on other parents' sleep decisions. When I've mentioned that my daughter sometimes sleeps with me, the look some parents, strangers, family members, and friends give me is the look that suggests I am breaking one of the 10 commandments, and while I'm not a religious person, I'm pretty sure there was no rule that said, "Thou Shalt Not Sleep in the Same Bed as Thy Children," but maybe I missed something. Hey, I never went to CCD or Hebrew school. Anything is possible.
To the judgy parents, the condescending people, and the smirky looks upon random strangers' faces, I say, what gives? Why all the fuss about my 4-year-old going to bed in her mom's bed? Will the world end if we do this? Will she become a rotten monster from snuggle time with her mother? Is your life impacted by my choice?
Empathetically, no.
My daughter and I cosleep from time to time because she's become a bit afraid of the dark in her brand-new room in her brand-new home with me. My daughter and I cosleep because we miss each other when she is with her dad. Dad and I are getting a divorce and share custody. Sometimes, I just miss my baby and see how fast she is growing up whether I want her to or not. Sometimes, I miss the days when she nursed and only napped on me, her mother.
Sleep isn't just comforting for children, but it's also comforting for us. Think of how great you feel after a long exhausting day of being Mom, and then there you are in cozy flannel sheets, snuggled up with a glass of wine and unwinding with a good book or show. Where you sleep is a place to relax. Where your kids sleep is a place to relax. Pair these two elements together, and it's not shocking that many children want to sleep with their parents and sometimes, vice versa.
In the "olden days," people slept together for warmth, and it wasn't unusual or frowned upon for kids to sleep with their parents. These days, our generation of parents seems divided: some are fiercely against cosleeping, and others are in complete support of the practice. Many parents who cosleep with their children also practice other elements of attachment parenting, but no matter what side of the fence you are on, what I have to ask is: why does anyone care what other parents do in regards to sleep?
If you don't want to cosleep, then don't, but don't add your two cents on my situation with my child.
Don't roll your eyes and tell me I will never get my child out of my bed.
Do you really think my daughter and her first adult boyfriend or her husband will be cozying up to me in my bed?
Do you really think that my child, after she gets her first period, will want to snuggle with me night and day? I will be lucky if she doesn't banish me to some teenage silent code.
While safe cosleeping practices - especially with infants - are imperative, children are children once. And by the way, you'll notice if you're a parent or were ever a kid, which is um, everyone, that children are dependent. Children need their parents. Babies need their parents. Babies and kids are needy beings, as they're supposed to be. Eventually, they grow to be independent if we do our jobs right, and they won't need us anymore. In the meantime, however, they need us, and some of them need us more at night than others. Heck, sometimes I need my daughter's snuggles more than she needs mine. The reality is: our babies and kids need us, and if they need us at bedtime and we decide to safely cosleep with our children, we are meeting their needs, which is exactly what our job description as parents entails!
Some people feel the need to push, push, and push their kids to grow up so fast and force them into independence instead of doing it as the child is ready. To me, honoring my daughter's requests (when I see fit) to join me at night is the way I am making her feel supported and safe, so she feels confident to move into independence and not pushed. So far? My kid is independent, strong, and securely attached to me. I would say I've scored three gold stars - wouldn't you?
And the bottom line is I don't care if your kids sleep with you or without you. I don't care if they sleep in a bed, a crib, or wherever. What you do in your home is your business, and as long as it's not hurting a child, then go for it! However, refrain from your eye rolls, your commentary, and your scornful looks when it comes to how I raise my kid in my home. Whether you know me or not, your opinion is not needed unless I've asked for it.
So pardon me, but if cosleeping is a crime of sorts, I guess I am committing a criminal offense for engaging in the practice, but somehow, my daughter's smiling face when I announce that tonight is a special night to sleep in "Mommy's bed" indicates otherwise to me.
Sorry, but I'm not sorry.
45 Delicious No-Bake Summer Dessert Ideas
Baking with kids can be a blast, but who wants to hover over a hot stove in the middle of the Summer? Keep your budding chefs amused, and those sweet teeth satisfied, with one of these simple and summery no-bake dessert ideas. Added bonus? Keeping the oven on the "off" setting means one less kitchen safety hazard for your little helpers!
5 Photos of Your Kids That You Shouldn't Post to Social Media
If anyone knows how tempting it is to share our kids' hysterical, adorable, or unreal moments with our entire social networks, it's us. We get it. Proud parents want to shout their children's accomplishments - regardless of how big or small - from the (virtual) rooftop. But the Internet is a vast and potentially scary place, and it's our duty to protect our families. As nice as it would be if those privacy settings were a sufficient barrier, there are still caveats to every safety net that we have to be conscious of. Here, five times that parents should hold off on sharing their kids' snaps with the Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter-verse.
This Mom Wrote a Letter to the Doctor Who Suggested She Abort Her Baby With Down Syndrome
Even before giving birth to her daughter, Emersyn Faith, Courtney Baker knew that she had to write a very important letter to her doctor.
In the 15 months since Emmy's birth, the Florida mom has been thinking about exactly what to say to the doctor who made her daughter's prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. After crafting the powerful message, it was Emmy - the little girl he repeatedly suggested that she abort - who placed the letter in the mail.
Courtney shared the letter on Facebook as a way to advocate for her daughter and to prove that her doctor was wrong when he told her that her quality of life would be horrible if she decided not to end her pregnancy. The moving message said:
Dear Doctor,
A friend recently told me of when her prenatal specialist would see her child during her sonograms, he would comment, "He's perfect." Once her son was born with Down syndrome, she visited that same doctor. He looked at her little boy and said, "I told you. He's perfect."
Her story tore me apart. While I was so grateful for my friend's experience, it filled me with such sorrow because of what I should have had. I wish you would have been that doctor.
I came to you during the most difficult time in my life. I was terrified, anxious and in complete despair. I didn't know the truth yet about my baby, and that's what I desperately needed from you. But instead of support and encouragement, you suggested we terminate our child. I told you her name, and you asked us again if we understood how low our quality of life would be with a child with Down syndrome. You suggested we reconsider our decision to continue the pregnancy.
From that first visit, we dreaded our appointments. The most difficult time in my life was made nearly unbearable because you never told me the truth.
My child was perfect.
I'm not angry. I'm not bitter. I'm really just sad. I'm sad the tiny beating hearts you see every day don't fill you with a perpetual awe. I'm sad the intricate details and the miracle of those sweet little fingers and toes, lungs and eyes and ears don't always give you pause. I'm sad you were so very wrong to say a baby with Down syndrome would decrease our quality of life. And I'm heartbroken you might have said that to a mommy even today. But I'm mostly sad you'll never have the privilege of knowing my daughter, Emersyn.
Because, you see, Emersyn has not only added to our quality of life, she's touched the hearts of thousands. She's given us a purpose and a joy that is impossible to express. She's given us bigger smiles, more laughter and sweeter kisses than we've ever known. She's opened our eyes to true beauty and pure love.
So my prayer is that no other mommy will have to go through what I did. My prayer is that you, too, will now see true beauty and pure love with every sonogram. And my prayer is when you see that next baby with Down syndrome lovingly tucked in her mother's womb, you will look at that mommy and see me then tell her the truth: "Your child is absolutely perfect."
Neil Patrick Harris's Family Snaps Just Keep Getting Cuter
Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka often share adorable snapshots of twins Harper and Gideon, and they haven't slowed down this year. The sweet moments shouldn't come as a surprise to Neil's followers, though - of all the picture-perfect celebrity families out there, Neil and David's is one of the most active on social media. The couple, who secretly got married in September 2014 after 10 years of dating, constantly shares heart-meltingly cute photos of the twins, ranging from their elaborate Halloween costumes to their nights on the town at the Plaza Hotel, eating oysters, and watching jazz shows. (Yes, they're sophisticated NYC tots.) Keep reading to see what we're talking about!
Why This Mom Is Warning Parents to Check Their Kids' Sandals This Summer
For her birthday, a 2-year-old girl got a present that left her writhing in agony: a pair of seemingly innocuous shoes.
After receiving a pair of brand-new Next pink jelly sandals – which retail for approximately $12 at the England-based retailer – young Esmé Connor suffered deep incisions to her right ankle. Shockingly, she'd only been wearing them for close to 30 minutes.
"It's not like she was running around in them for hours," the girl's mom, Lisa Connor, told Daily Mail. "She was just plodding around the house and then came running in in tears. There was blood all round her ankle and on the soles of her foot. Of course there will be new shoes that rub, but this is ridiculous."
The photos, shared via Facebook, show just how damaging the sandals were to the girl. Lisa's goal in posting the shocking images on social media is to warn other parents about the brand. She's also called on the retailer to recall the product.
According to Lisa, Next's customer service department has agreed to collect and examine the shoes – which are currently listed on the site as "fun jelly sandals for short term wear only" – this week.
The most upsetting aspect of this injury, Lisa said, was that because her daughter can't say many words yet, she wasn't able to communicate her pain to her parents.
"She was moaning and whining, and I initially put it down to being tired," Lisa recalled before discovering the true root of her pain. "There was so much blood. Her dad had to spend an hour calming her down. It ruined her birthday weekend really."
Even Though This Woman Doesn't Have a Baby, She's Committed to Breastfeeding Her Boyfriend
Despite more than 20 years passing since she gave birth, Jennifer Mulford is determined to start breastfeeding again.
After reading about adult breastfeeding relationships online, she became intrigued about the idea of nursing adults, so much so that the former bartender took time off from her job in order to focus on nursing her boyfriend, Brad Leeson.
"When I read about the bond breastfeeding could create between two people I was envious," she told The Sun in a story printed by the New York Post. "I have always enjoyed my breasts being touched during sex more than anything else so I knew I would enjoy it."
In order to trick her body into thinking that she is nursing a child, Jen needs to dry feed Brad every two hours to help encourage milk production.
When she first discovered ABR, the Atlanta mom, who has a 20-year-old daughter, was single. She started looking online in hopes of finding a man who would be interested in this unconventional concept. After trying dating sites, posting messages on ABR forums, and placing an ad on Craigslist, she began to have doubts that she'd be able to find a willing partner.
Before losing all hope, Jennifer brought the idea up to Brad, an old boyfriend, and he was immediately excited and curious about the idea. "At that moment I knew that I had a partner for life," she told The Sun. "We both wanted the same thing out of the relationship - a magical bond that only breastfeeding can achieve."
In order to start the process, the pair told The Sun they have been consistently dry feeding and pumping every two hours in an attempt to induce lactation. "I want to devote everything to making this work," she said. "Nights have been a struggle because Brad sleeps so peacefully but we manage to cope - until he falls asleep latched onto me, which is beautiful."
In addition to her strict schedule, Jennifer drinks Mother's Milk tea three times a day; takes an herbal pill, Lactiful; and eats oatmeal as well as flax seeds in order to increase her milk supply. Brad is hopeful that her milk will help with his workouts at the gym.
Despite sharing her story, Jennifer isn't ready yet to feed Brad in public. "If it was up to Brad we would, but it's very private to me," she explained to The Sun. "I'll never say never but I love the time we spend nursing alone. It's our time away from the rest of the world and I look forward to every feed."
Why Every Woman Needs to See These Unretouched Photos of Postpartum Bodies
Once a woman has a baby, she's not just a mother - she's also been inducted into a new club, a secret society of sorts, of fellow women whose bodies have been forever changed by the birth of their child. For some, they develop a newfound appreciation: they can finally look past the stretch marks, flabby skin, and sagging breasts to realize they don't need flat abs to feel beautiful. They certainly have their off moments, but they finally stop idolizing the body types that they so often compared themselves to in their younger days.
That new club - and all its members, in their many shapes and sizes - is what photographer Liliana Taboas has been documenting for her "Divine Mothering" project. Aimed at showing the beauty in the unretouched postpartum body, Taboas has made it her mission to help those struggling with body image issues, "humanize women's bodies . . . and celebrate the changes women's bodies go through over time, through pregnancy and breastfeeding," she said on her blog.
But Taboas doesn't want to only reach this exclusive club of moms with her empowering photography. She knows "not all women are mothers" and hopes to "serve all women" with her work. To that end, any woman who wants to love her own body should keep reading and find inspiration in this curation of "Divine Mothering" shots, hand-picked by Taboas herself.
11 DIY Beauty Remedies Your Grandma Always Talked About That Actually Work
Every abuela has one: that wild concoction she whips up from ingredients in her kitchen and swears by every time you have a pimple, dry skin, unruly hair - you name it. As kids, most of us rolled our eyes and went along with it, but we've done a little digging, and it turns out maybe Grandma wasn't so crazy after all. Many of those beauty recipes actually work! Warning: do try these 11 practices at home for smooth skin and silky hair.
1. Using mayonnaise as a deep conditioner for healthy hair.
According to hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins, this old-school method works because of the fat to protein ratio. "The oil softens the hair, making it shinier - and the protein in the eggs will make strands stronger." He recommends applying the treatment to dry hair, and leaving it on as a mask for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo twice, and condition afterwards. But, Hawkins notes, this treatment works best for hair that isn't fine or limp.
2. Dabbing nails in olive oil for a healthier look.
Nail expert Stephanie Stone debunked the myth (common in Dominican culture) that rubbing garlic on nails will make them strong (according to studies, it has no benefit). But, she says, applying olive oil (a popular DIY beauty ingredient in Puerto Rico) on nails and cuticles throughout the day is a great way to improve their health. "Keeping your hands and nails moisturized is key, especially if you're trying to repair damaged nail beds. I'd also recommend applying it lightly throughout the day instead of a full on soak. But consistency is key!"
3. Coconut oil as a body moisturizer.
"This one 100% works," says dermatologist (and Sofia Vergara's derm!) Dendy Engelman, M.D., of coconut oil for soft skin, a popular technique in many Latin American countries. "Coconut oil is mostly made up of saturated fats and medium-chain fatty acids, which help repair the skin barrier, trap water to hydrate skin, and also reduce inflammation. And recent studies show it's also a great treatment for eczema."
4. Adding honey to hair conditioner for softer tresses.
A custom common in Caribbean Latin America, honey is a natural moisturizer, which Hawkins says does work to help rehydrate your locks. And using unprocessed honey will give you an extra bonus: it's full of enzymes that will help create a healthy scalp and prevent dandruff.
5. Agua maravilla to fight blemishes.
Also known as witch hazel, this is common in many Latino families, especially from Puerto Rican and Dominican backgrounds. Engelman says it works because the mixture contains anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antibacterial properties. Engelman also recommends Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Refreshingly Clean Towelettes ($6) to control blemishes and calm bug bites.
6. Washing hair with Coca-Cola for shine.
This is a long-time favorite technique among not just Latino families, but celebrities like Suki Waterhouse. Hairstylist Nunzio Saviano gives this traditional trick the thumbs up: "The acidity closes the hair cuticle, which makes it look healthy and shiny. But be careful: the sugar can leave your hair sticky, so you might need to rinse it out quickly. Apple cider vinegar is an alternative that might not be as messy!"
7. Beach sand as a skin exfoliant.
"Sand is essentially finely granulated rocks, so it's perfect to remove excess dry skin cells," Engelman says. "But because it's so abrasive, I'd only recommend you use it to exfoliate feet. It might be too harsh for other parts of your body."
8. Manzanilla grisi shampoo to lighten hair.
Saviano says that this traditionally Mexican and South American product - which contains Flor de Manzanilla and claims to both wash and lighten hair - does work, but he would use it sparingly. "This will maintain your tone and even lighten it at times, but if you use it too much, your color might become dull or even fade."
9. Grape skin paste for glowing skin.
Grapes are a gold mine, says Engelman. "They'll have a brightening effect over time because they contain vitamins B6, C, and A, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, selenium, and flavonoids, which act as antioxidants and remove toxins from the skin."
10. Sugar and lemon juice as an antiaging exfoliant.
According to Engelman, the sugar crystals act as an exfoliator, sloughing away dead skin, while the lemon juice helps peel away dead skin cells because of their content of alpha hydroxy acid (which is found in many antiaging treatments). Exfoliating is important, Engelman says, "because as we age, our skin doesn't shed as effectively. Plus, getting rid of dead cells helps your moisturizers penetrate better."
11. Avocado for healthy cuticles.
"Actually, rubbing avocado oil on cuticles is more effective than actual avocado," says Stone. But good news for avocado lovers: "Avocados in a healthy, balanced diet will help you see overall improvement in your hair, skin, and nails, too." Bring on the guacamole!
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To consider that question, let's first look at some of the top ways he has killed or tortured others throughout the course of the show.
- He routinely hunts women. Ramsay is known to enjoy hunting women with his hounds, and early on in the show, we saw him doing just that.
- He tortures Theon Greyjoy. After toying with Theon, who admittedly may have deserved it after he turns against the Starks and kills two little boys, Ramsay cuts the skin off Theon's fingers and toes, plus some other (ahem) parts. He makes Theon his pet, his "Reek," and it's even enough to make us like Theon again, or at least want him to succeed long enough to help the good guys win.
- He stabs his own father. When he learns Roose has had a son with Walda, he stabs his father and takes over as Lord of Winterfell.
- He kills Walda Bolton and her baby. He watched the dogs tear into Walda and her baby (who was also Ramsay's brother) so that he could ensure there was no questioning him as Lord of Winterfell. This was perhaps the worst as far as parents are concerned.
- He murders Osha. He stabbed Osha in the throat when she was pretending to want to seduce him but meant to kill him.
Now that we've relived all those horrors, let's get back to the ways we could to see Ramsay die, because that's what is really exciting.
- Sansa's revenge. The show loves to make us suspect something is going to happen, for good or bad, only to yank it away at the last second. What if Ramsay is about to commit another atrocity, say he has captured Sansa again and he's about to kill her, when she pulls out a surprise dagger, cuts off his manhood, and then slits his throat.
- Jon Snow as savior. We could see a similar situation where everything's going wrong until Jon appears (like the hero he is) and saves the day. Perhaps he knocks Ramsay to the ground and Ghost (because the direwolves need more action) tears out his throat. This seems less likely, because we wouldn't have the justice element of Sansa doing the deed.
- The White Walkers. Consider Ramsay's arrogance, his close proximity to the Wall, and Bran's potential to allow the White Walkers to come south. The battle between the Starks and Ramsay could go horribly wrong until, at the right moment, the snows come in strong and we see the White Walkers. Well, Ramsay doesn't see them while the others run, and when he turns, it's too late. This would certainly be awesome but still a bit less exciting than Sansa bloodying her hands.
- A return of Theon. In many ways the only living person with as much of a right to vengeance as Sansa is Theon Greyjoy (some men might say more). However, Theon and his sister have run off to join Daenerys. Unless they turn back for some reason or hurry back with the dragon queen, this is unlikely. If it were to happen, Theon could revert to Reek momentarily and then burst out and kill Ramsay with his own butter knife when we least suspect it - or maybe jam one of those humongous sausages down his throat until he chokes on it.
- The dragon queen's arrival. The moment Stannis Baratheon rides upon Mance Rayder's camp is pretty amazing, and a moment like that with Ramsay getting owned by Daenerys and her Dothraki would be well worth watching. Imagine that punk getting his head bitten off by her dragon, Drogon. So good.
- The baby lives. What we'd really love is to see the Lord of Light bring Roose and Walda's baby back from the dead and then eat Ramsay in a way that reminds us of Chucky. Too soon for that? Yes, and it's the wrong genre but still would be awesome.
The Winner
It seems clear that the best option here is Sansa's revenge, but the show could come out with some equally amazing and way more unexpected way to kill off Ramsay. It would be a hard feat, as many of us will feel let down if she doesn't get to kill him. How would you like to see Ramsay's character killed?
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There is one character above all that we want to see killed in a gloriously vicious way on Game of Thrones: Ramsay Snow (that's right, I called him Snow because I refuse to accept his status as a Bolton after what he did to that baby). For those of you who aren't familiar with Ramsay, he is one of many main characters on Game of Thrones, but not a nice one. He starts as Ramsay Snow, "Snow" being the name assigned to bastards in this world, but is later given the name of Bolton by his father. He is played by the outstanding Iwan Rheon, who is probably really cool and in no way similar to the character he portrays on the show. Knowing what horrible things Ramsay does in the show, how will the writers eventually kill that bastard in a way that could possibly feel adequate?
To consider that question, let's first look at some of the top ways he has killed or tortured others throughout the course of the show.
- He routinely hunts women. Ramsay is known to enjoy hunting women with his hounds, and early on in the show, we saw him doing just that.
- He tortures Theon Greyjoy. After toying with Theon, who admittedly may have deserved it after he turns against the Starks and kills two little boys, Ramsay cuts the skin off Theon's fingers and toes, plus some other (ahem) parts. He makes Theon his pet, his "Reek," and it's even enough to make us like Theon again, or at least want him to succeed long enough to help the good guys win.
- He stabs his own father. When he learns Roose has had a son with Walda, he stabs his father and takes over as Lord of Winterfell.
- He kills Walda Bolton and her baby. He watched the dogs tear into Walda and her baby (who was also Ramsay's brother) so that he could ensure there was no questioning him as Lord of Winterfell. This was perhaps the worst as far as parents are concerned.
- He murders Osha. He stabbed Osha in the throat when she was pretending to want to seduce him but meant to kill him.
Now that we've relived all those horrors, let's get back to the ways we could to see Ramsay die, because that's what is really exciting.
- Sansa's revenge. The show loves to make us suspect something is going to happen, for good or bad, only to yank it away at the last second. What if Ramsay is about to commit another atrocity, say he has captured Sansa again and he's about to kill her, when she pulls out a surprise dagger, cuts off his manhood, and then slits his throat.
- Jon Snow as savior. We could see a similar situation where everything's going wrong until Jon appears (like the hero he is) and saves the day. Perhaps he knocks Ramsay to the ground and Ghost (because the direwolves need more action) tears out his throat. This seems less likely, because we wouldn't have the justice element of Sansa doing the deed.
- The White Walkers. Consider Ramsay's arrogance, his close proximity to the Wall, and Bran's potential to allow the White Walkers to come south. The battle between the Starks and Ramsay could go horribly wrong until, at the right moment, the snows come in strong and we see the White Walkers. Well, Ramsay doesn't see them while the others run, and when he turns, it's too late. This would certainly be awesome but still a bit less exciting than Sansa bloodying her hands.
- A return of Theon. In many ways the only living person with as much of a right to vengeance as Sansa is Theon Greyjoy (some men might say more). However, Theon and his sister have run off to join Daenerys. Unless they turn back for some reason or hurry back with the dragon queen, this is unlikely. If it were to happen, Theon could revert to Reek momentarily and then burst out and kill Ramsay with his own butter knife when we least suspect it - or maybe jam one of those humongous sausages down his throat until he chokes on it.
- The dragon queen's arrival. The moment Stannis Baratheon rides upon Mance Rayder's camp is pretty amazing, and a moment like that with Ramsay getting owned by Daenerys and her Dothraki would be well worth watching. Imagine that punk getting his head bitten off by her dragon, Drogon. So good.
- The baby lives. What we'd really love is to see the Lord of Light bring Roose and Walda's baby back from the dead and then eat Ramsay in a way that reminds us of Chucky. Too soon for that? Yes, and it's the wrong genre but still would be awesome.
The Winner
It seems clear that the best option here is Sansa's revenge, but the show could come out with some equally amazing and way more unexpected way to kill off Ramsay. It would be a hard feat, as many of us will feel let down if she doesn't get to kill him. How would you like to see Ramsay's character killed?
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@zaynmalik ❤️ http://pic.twitter.com/Jg2GLgrAPe
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Ground beef is a staple when you have a house full of kids, but most people don't know how to utilize it beyond the burger. There are plenty of recipes, however, that think outside the bun - literally! From mini meatloaves to comfy casseroles, there is a lot you can do with a pound of ground beef. Here, a sampling of the adventurous, delicious, family-approved meals you can create.
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