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Condom: 10 Rules To Follow To Avoid Worries

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In today's society of the two thousand years, sexuality is a sphere of life that is becoming increasingly important, especially among adolescents and young adults. It can be a source of curiosity, questioning and sometimes even concern. Adopting healthy and safe attitudes and behaviours in sexuality early in life contributes to development, but also to staying healthy. Without adequate protection, sexual intercourse can be a way of exposing themselves to health problems, sometimes mild and transient, but sometimes more severe, and above all permanent. One of the best ways to prevent such problems related to sexuality is the use of condoms . CONDOM CHOICE There is a wide variety of condoms on the market and sometimes it can be difficult to find them. The latex condom is the most frequently used. In case of latex allergy, the polyurethane condom remains an effective choice to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The condom made of a natural membrane like Sheeps

Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression

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THE BABY BLUES OR "SYNDROME OF THE THIRD DAY" Pregnancy and childbirth are unique experiences that generate many upheavals. In the first few days after childbirth, the mother has to adapt to the baby's arrival and to many other elements. Around the third day (sometimes before and up to 10 to 14 days later), a large number of women undergo symptoms suggesting emotional disregulation such as: mood swings, such as alternating laughter and tears; irritability; of impatience; insomnia; a sense of vulnerability or maternal incompetence. These manifestations of hyperemotion are all that is most normal and there is no need to worry about it. They would be caused by hormonal changes and fatigue following childbirth . The intensity and duration of the symptoms vary from one mother to another; they can for example last a single day, or even a few days. Symptoms usually disappear in less than two weeks. TO FACILITATE THE BABY BLUES PERIOD Tips for MOM: Talk to your s

Angina Pectoris: 5 Risk Factors to Monitor

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A sore throat is an alarm signal indicating that your heart is working too hard and that it cannot follow the Cadence. Angina Pectoris therefore reveals that your risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) is increased. Fortunately, it is never too late to improve the health of your heart and, in most cases, it is possible to control Angina and avoid any inconvenience by monitoring the following risk factors. 1. Your tobacco use Smoking, active or passive, is the biggest risk factor associated with heart disease . Quitting or motivating people around you to do so would be the most beautiful gift you can make to your heart. 2. Your blood pressure High blood pressure increases the work provided by the heart. It is therefore important to monitor your blood pressure regularly, especially since a high voltage does not generate symptoms. Normally, your measurement should be less than 140/90 mm Hg. In people with diabetes, it should be less than 130/80 mm Hg. 3. Your diabetes

10 Tips for Maintaining Good Mental Health

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Caring for your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. Here are some tips that will help you maintain a good mental condition. 1. Develop your self-esteem According to mental health experts, having a good self-esteem is one of the best tools available to cope with the challenges of life. Studies show that people with good self-esteem have, among other things, more confidence in themselves and their abilities. 2. Eat healthily. Food plays a crucial role in mental health. So it is important to have a healthy diet . To do this, follow the Canadian Food Guide 's recommendations for healthy eating. You can also consult a nutritionist to obtain advice tailored to your needs. 3. Practice regular physical activity. Physical exercise can positively influence your mental health because it causes chemical reactions that can positively affect your mood and reduce your anxiety and stress. 4. Learn how to manage your stress. Stressful moments are

5 facts that any parent should know about legalisation of cannabis

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If the Federal Government 's legalization of cannabis in Canada takes effect as it was announced, many parents wonder what this decision means for their teens. Here are five facts that it is important to share with your children. 1. Only adults have the right to consume cannabis Only people 18 years of age or older will have the right to obtain marijuana, which means that it will be forbidden to sell or provide cannabis to the young . 2. Marijuana slows reflexes It is essential that young drivers understand that when they are driving, they need to be attentive and able to concentrate. Even a very small amount of marijuana can affect concentration, judgement, motor skills, reaction time, decision-making, balance and coordination. After alcohol, marijuana is the second most commonly detected substance in drivers who lose their lives in a collision in Canada. 3. It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs It is illegal and dangerous to drive under the influence of

7 things to do in the 10 minutes after a car accident

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"Oh no, that's not true!" This is usually the first thought that crosses your mind when you realize that you have just had a car accident. but... It's true! And the decisions you're going to take in the next few minutes are going to be very serious. 1. Stay at the scene of the accident With the 160 000 road accidents occurring every year in Canada , the odds of being involved in a collision are high. What you will do during the 10 minutes after hooking can change the way this accident will affect your life, warns Randolph rice , a lawyer specializing in Maryland . The first thing to do after a car accident is to stay there. If you leave the premises, you may be charged with " hit-and-run ", resulting in prison sentences and fines. 2. Turn on your distress lights Draw attention to the accident by turning on your distress lights , advises Randolph rice. This will help warn other drivers that they have to slow down. "You want to prevent your ac

Clean your car: spring nine in 5 steps

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The rigors of winter leave traces inside, outside and on the chassis of your car – snow and ice can make bumps and salt can gnaw at the metal. Our 5-step list will help you do your spring cleaning and give back to your car its old chandelier. 1. Start at the bottom The first step to give your car spring tunes is to remove the salt from the underside of the vehicle. Pass a garden hose under your car to wash all parts of the chassis exposed to weathering and salt. If this part of the job kills you, you can always bring your vehicle to a workshop where you wash the cars (and the chassis) manually. 2. Wash and wax your car If you decide to wash the car yourself, take a liquid or powdered cleaner for the body. If there is tar or other stains on the paint, use a more powerful product designed to protect the finish and remove stubborn stains. Do not use Abrasives that can scratch paint, such as steel wool. Once your car dries, apply the wax. For more durable protection , try

How to Properly Finance The Purchase of Used Cars

That's it! You have finally found the used vehicle of your dreams. Follow our advice to finance your new purchase. You do not have the total sum available, it does not matter! There's a solution: credit. Also common for the purchase of a new vehicle, as a used vehicle , here is a selection of available offers. What is classic credit? This is the ideal credit for loyal buyers , who keep their car 5 years or more. It is also the most practiced credit on the market. It is proposed by many funding agencies, from banks to credit institutions, through the financial subsidiaries of automobile manufacturers and other independent financial companies. Be aware that the cost of acquiring the vehicle, the rate, the repayment term, the amount of the monthly payments and the total cost of the credit are fixed as soon as the loan contract is signed. You have the freedom to set the repayment term of your credit, from 1 to 5 years generally, sometimes 7 years in more specific cases, to pla

Mobile telephony and health: 12 tips to mitigate the risks associated with DAS

For the last ten years, the radio frequencies emitted by mobile phones have been subject to different studies or researches to highlight the possible harmfulness of these waves. Measured in watts per kilogram (W/kg), the famous SAR (for specific absorption rate) indicates the amount of energy absorbed by the organism. European legislation has set a ceiling of 2 W/kg while in the Atlantic the maximum permissible radiation is 1.6 W/kg. If the who is to be reassuring and a decree dating from 2003 requires manufacturers to indicate the DAS on their products, according to the precautionary principle, it is better to choose a mobile with the lowest SAR possible and follow these few recommendations. See our mobile rankings based on their DAS index . 1- Teenagers under the age of 15 should not have access to a mobile phone. This elementary rule is not, however, respected by parents. The adolescent is particularly vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation. 2- Avoid contact of a mobile phon

Housekeeping: 12 Tips for Effective Keeping Household

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Experts in housekeeping , professional organizers share with us their best tricks for a flawless and tidy House! 1. Efficient housekeeping and home storage: let things marinate For an efficient household , store everything that hangs in your House in 5 stacks: "to move in another room", "to give", "to give to one", "to throw" and finally, the battery "to marinate". Store all items to be marinate in a box and label it with a maturing date within the next six or twelve months. If you do not open the box before this date, you can get rid of these objects without fear. 2. Step forward without backing up Do not solicit the services of a Professional Organizer to help you increase your storage area. That would take a step backwards. Your goal must be to de-clutter rather than add more storage space. Do not hesitate to sort in your wardrobe! 3. Find her place Here is good news from professional: to be organized does not mean that e

Food combinations: 7 combined food benefits

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To make the most of the health benefits and virtues of food, try the 7 best food combinations. 1. The health benefits of food combinations: combine milk and bananas to promote calcium absorption Do you have stomach problems? Eat bananas. This yellow fruit is a good source of inulin, a fiber that contributes to the balance of "good" bacteria in the digestive system. Better yet, it facilitates the absorption of calcium – a nutrient essential to bone health. To enjoy the benefits of food combinations, eat your banana with foods rich in calcium such as milk, yogurt, cheese, broccoli and kale. Add one to your cereal Bowl with milk or prepare this delicious banana and Walnut smoothie. 2. Strawberries: peanut butter loveable Vitamin E is good for the eyes and can help prevent macular degeneration, a cause of blindness. Learn more about the essential benefits of vitamin E. Vitamin C stimulates the powers of vitamin E and ensures that your body is able to assimilate it

How Many Calories Do You Find in Pastries?

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Pastries are called croissants, chocolate breads, Apple slippers, buns. Although small and certainly tasty, they are however very caloric. How many calories do you find in pastries? With their rich taste and soft texture , the pastries are characterised by their richness in carbohydrates (starch), but also in sugars and fats. As a result, the pastries are very caloric in a relatively low volume, while providing little protein and fiber. Avoid committing these mistakes so that your lunch is balanced. While they were once bought mainly in bakery, they are now commonly offered in supermarkets and cafés. Thus, a chocolate loaf, which weighs on average 70 g, brings 280 calories and nearly 15 g of fats.  In a Crescent , which provides 170 to 190 calories, 7 to 8 g of fats are found. It should be noted that the pastries found in convenience stores, cafés and other supermarkets can be sold in giant size, or even count much more fat and calories. In addition, a Starbucks butter Croissa

Avocado: 7 powerful benefits and virtues of this healthy fruit

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The Avocado has many health benefits and virtues. In addition to being rich in fiber and antioxidants, it promotes weight loss and calms hunger. Discover 10 great reasons to incorporate this food into your diet. 1. Avocado: a fruit rich in benefits and weight loss Although caloric , the Avocado could promote weight loss by calming hunger, according to a scientific study. The Avocados contain oleic acid, a FAT to activate the part of the brain linked to the feeling of satisummer, thus slowing down the Craven and allowing to better control the hunger. Moreover, unlike other fruits, the Avocado has very few carbohydrates. A portion of 100 g of Avocado provides: 160 calories 15 g of fat (including 2 g of saturated fat) 9 g carbohydrates (7 g fibre) 2 g protein The Avocado provides vitamin B6, C and E and contains lower amounts of magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A. Although it tends to be considered a vegetable, avocado is a fruit from a tropical tree of the L

8 Things To Do When Your Car Breaks Down in Winter

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When your car breaks down, it's not when the storm strikes and stuck on the road that you have to start thinking about survival. Remember these tips, they could get you out of trouble in case of an emergency. 1. Broke down? If you are stuck in your car and you can not go any further, do not get out. If your car breaks down, call for help. Rotate the engine from time to time to warm up, but keep a window open. Make sure that the exhaust pipe is not obstructed by snow. Before calling a tow truck, try these 7 ways to restart your car. 2. Gas failure? If your car crashes, close all Windows and stay tuned for help. Make sure there is no snow on your Windows so that the passing drivers see that there is someone in the car. Is the fuel tank almost empty? Use these easy tricks to drive more kilometers! 3. Blocked for a good time? Exercise or move your arms and legs to warm up and keep you awake. Don't fall asleep! Always have these 14 items in your car for emergencies .

7 Things Nobody Told You About Good Habits For Healthy Life

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Having a healthy life is not just eating well. It's not just sports. A healthy lifestyle is characterized by a balance at all points of view. As I like to have a holistic view of the topics I address, "healthy living" is no exception. Indeed it is useless to have a segmented view of a subject because it does not allow to see the whole reality of it. For example there is no point in focusing solely on seduction techniques to go looking for a girl. If you are shy, you have to consider the whole thing. We must look for why we consider ourselves shy, how to change this belief, how to gain self-esteem, how to grow his social circle, how to increase his charisma and, why not, the techniques of seduction. But they are only a tiny part of the equation. That is why I am going to focus today on presenting the 5 pillars, in my view, of a healthy life. 1. Power Supply We start hard with the pillar which for me is the most important (and you will find out why): the food! Espec