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Menhera Fashion is Opening Conversations Around Mental Health
Addy Somers (@addyharajuku). Photo: Courtesy of subject A fashion subculture that uses medical imagery – like pills, plasters, syringes and even razorblades – to shatter stigmas and kick off conversations around mental health? It sounds unconventional, but that’s exactly what menhera is all about. Menhera, or “mental healther” in Japanese, pairs the now-famous pastel-toned kawaii look with still-taboo subjects like self-harm, PTSD and chronic illness. Its fans say the look has prompted an entire community to speak more openly about mental health whilst being able to keep up a cute aesthetic. The style originated in the Harajuku district of Japan’s capital, Tokyo, which has for years birthed outlandish fashion trends – so…
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EPA Celebrates 25 Years of Children’s Environmental Health Protection
May 16, 2022 WASHINGTON — To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the landmark Executive Order Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks signed in 1997, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of the first four cooperative agreements under the Children’s Healthy Learning Environments in Low-Income and/or Minority Communities competition. This $2 million grant program competition was funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to support children’s environmental health by building capacity through activities that identify and address disproportionate environmental or public health harms and risks in underserved communities. “We know children are especially vulnerable to environmental health risks as they grow, and we also…
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Critical Aspects You Should Know Before Buying The Cbd Pillow Mist
The CBD pillow mist is becoming a common household item, but many people do not know the basics of how to use it correctly. This article will give you three critical components that you need to know about this product before using it to get the most out of it. Why essential oils are used in the production of CBD pillow mist You can mix CBD oil with essential oils to create a potent formula for relieving symptoms such as sleep problems, muscle pain, and joint pain. It does this by reducing inflammation and increasing circulation so that the body can naturally heal itself and do a better job at building new…
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Epic Health & Fitness Officially Announces First Franchise Deal
Ryan and Kelly Unger, Owners of Epic Health & Fitness Florida-based fitness facility, Epic Health & Fitness, has officially launched franchise sales. Each location has professional, high quality equipment. The franchise deal is one of many lined up to sign this Spring and Summer. All of the franchisees who are getting into our franchise system are avid gym goers with a passion for fitness. ” — Ryan Unger, Co-Owner of Epic Health & Fitness SPRING HILL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Epic news for Florida residents and fitness fanatics — Florida-based fitness facility, Epic Health & Fitness, has officially launched its franchise sales, inking its first deal…
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Self-improvement is always worth it
Nicholson “Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” Before I share some thoughts on this wonderful quote, though, how about I share some of my week serving as the mayor of the best small town in America. In 2020, we started a public opinion survey to see what thoughts were out there on different areas of the community. The goal was to conduct this survey every two years so we could compare over time. At the State of the City in February, we launched the 2022 survey. Then at the end of April, we hit the print button to see what the results were on the 41 scale questions,…
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Health: Meet family medicine provider Dr. Netana Machacek
Dr. Netana Machacek, a family medicine physician at the Memorial Regional Health Medical Clinic in Craig, is shown with her family.Courtesy photo Dr. Netana Machacek isn’t one of those doctors who knew that she wanted to work in medicine from a young age. Instead, her interest started in late high school. That interest grew, especially in college, as she continued to learn more about practicing medicine. “It just solidified that I was making the right choice,” she said. Dr. Machacek grew up in Grand Junction. Now she is a family medicine physician at the Memorial Regional Health Medical Clinic in Craig. She became a doctor because she grew up in…
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‘Coalition of the willing’ to ensure healthy diets from sustainable food systems |
The Coalition of Action for Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for all (HDSFS), brings together governments, UN agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and social movements. It is one of the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit held in September 2021, as part of the Decade of Action for delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Summit called for progress towards achieving the SDGs by examining how food systems are linked to global challenges such as malnutrition, climate change, and poverty. Sickness and inequality The HDSFS comes at a crucial time, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), one of its members, because “our food…
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Support Health in Style With Comrad Socks | Ask The Experts
Running sport fitness man. Closeup of strong legs and shoes in action. Male athlete fitness runner sprinting fast outside in compression sports clothing, socks and tights shorts. Trail running concept Maridav Never have we lived in an era where so much emphasis is placed on one’s health and wellness. There are many aspects to living a holistic life that supports all realms of wellness. However, one of the most important ways to promote a healthy life is by really ensuring that your body can operate how it was designed to. And one of the best ways to do just that is by providing your blood circulation is optimized…
