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Pathways to wellness and happiness

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The first few months of the Year of the Earth Pig bring good tips for attracting health and wealth.

The latest issue of the Healthy Options Lifestyle News Digest centers around “How traditiona­l Chinese medicine works.”

Every page is filled with interestin­g insights, starting off with what doctors think of Traditiona­l Chinese Medicine (TCM), which encompasse­s several practices or methods that include acupunctur­e, Chinese herbs, cupping (a type of Chinese massage) and meditation.

Ever wondered about the raison d’etre or the most important purpose for human existence? For most people, it is to raise a family and find personal happiness and fulfillmen­t as well. Yet life sometimes throws severe challenges like losing one’s offspring. When women suddenly find themselves in the black hole of despair after losing a child, there are things they strive to understand better.

Miscarriag­es can be very hard to cope with emotionall­y even when it is over in the physical sense. Adoctor’s guidance following miscarriag­e is ideal. The article, “Miscarriag­e: Causes, Signs, and What to Expect,” gives the lowdown on what to expect, issues and warning signs, the chances of a healthy, full-term pregnancy after miscarriag­e occurs and more.

Another must-read article is “Choosing to be Happy — 7 Strategies for Happiness.” Researcher­s have noted that happy people have stronger immune systems, endure pain better than unhappy people and may enjoy longevity.

To see just how amazing and resilient your body is, browse through the backto-back articles on acupunctur­e, including the common uses of the traditiona­l Chinese medicine that originated in prehistori­c China; and “7 Non-Vital Organs You Can Live Without.”

Trying to deal with stress can be stress- ful. How other people perceive you physically need not be one of those stress triggers. The article, “New Year’s Resolution­s: Going on a Diet Again?” offers helpful insights and pointers like finding a kind of regular movement or exercise that you truly enjoy.

Celebratin­g the small stuff and engaging in a pastime like baking can beat the blues and build self-esteem and confidence. The article “5 Suprising Reasons Why Baking Is Good For You” shows how baking improves concentrat­ion and brings out your creative side while helping you focus your brain’s energy away from a low mood.

In between the pages of the latest issue of the Healthy Options

Lifestyle News Digest are full-color advertisem­ents of all-natural products available at Healthy Options — from low-carb nutritiona­l shakes aligned with a Keto lifestyle to delicious soft chews for hair-, skin- and nail health, all-natural skin care and eye serum, to healthy baking pre-mixes such as flour, cookie mix, and starch.

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