Everyone gets embarrassed at times. But I don’t think there can be anything worse than those embarrassing health issues that anyone of us can be faced with at some point in our lives. We tend to act a little sheepish. Avoid the doctors for as long as possible. Google as much as we can about quick fixes or trying to self-diagnose the problem so that you don’t actually have to say the words. Sound familiar? But while some of them can be very embarrassing to talk about, we also need to be very aware that in the majority of cases we should see and speak to our GP. In all fairness, they will have probably heard it or seen it all before. I wanted to highlight some of the discussions you don’t want to have, but should if you find yourself in this situation.

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Problems with your bladder or bowel

No one likes toilet chat, do they? There is something quite embarrassing about opening up to someone about your bowel movements or how often you urinate. So the best advice would be to know what is normal for you. If you do start to go to the toilet more frequently to urinate, then you may want to speak to professionals in urology to see whether there are any issues such as an overactive bladder. Bowel movements can be a little more tricky, so it is best to understand what might be normal and seek advice when you are unsure. It could be as simple as something that you are eating aggravating your body.

Gynecology issues

Another thing you can feel embarrassed about when it comes to your health is discussing issues regarding your womb, cervix, ovaries and Fallopian tubes. The problem is that you often can’t decipher whether there is something wrong until you have some form of investigation. A great tip is to consider changes with your menstrual cycle, as this could be an indicator that something isn’t right.

Trying to conceive

Along with issues with your womb, you may not notice problems until you actually start wanting to use this part of your body and try for a baby. Being aware of your cycles and your fertile days but still not having anything happening for a while could mean there are some issues with your fertility. While it can be disheartening, sometimes issues can be solved. It is not an ideal situation to be in or discussion you want to have, but it could help change your life.

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Struggling with your mental health

Your mental health is one of those things that we can avoid discussing as we try and avoid and cover up our feelings and thoughts. Anxiety can really affect how we live our lives and can even cause us to avoid certain things. Depression is also something that can really take over your life. Often it is do with your thoughts, your negative thinking and your outlook on life. However, communicating the issue can actually help you take positive steps in the right direction to help arm you with the tools you need to overcome how you feel.

Lumps and bumps where they shouldn’t be

Lumps can appear out of nowhere and in the first instance they can be quite alarming. We are all encouraged to regulatory check our bodies, and to know what is normal for us and what isn’t. So when a lump appears you may be wondering what it is or even fear the worse. While there is a possibility that it could be cancerous, you also need to consider that there are a variety of reasons a lump ca appear such as a swollen gland or an infection. Speaking to your doctor and having the chat can put your mind at ease.

Big chest

One female issue that can feel embarrassing to discuss is your chest area and a big problem many females can have is large breasts. Cosmetically, this might be something people desire, but the reality is, they can cause you may issue such as back pain. Speaking to your doctor can help you come up with solutions to this and in some cases, a reduction may be possible.

Infections

Finally, if we are coughing we are likely to see someone with a chest infection cure, if we feel unwell we are likely to get antibiotics to resolve any infection. However, there are infections in our body that we can choose to ignore because we feel they are embarrassing. Infections in our feet, glands, areas where we might sweat a lot. They can cause us to feel embarrassed but actually highlighting the issue will help your resolve it quicker than ignore it.

I hope that this has made you more aware of some of the health discussions you should be having.

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When it comes to the new year, many people create new goals. The phrase ‘new year, new me!’ while clichéd comes from a genuine feeling. People often feel that the year they have just lived could have used some form of improvement. Even the best will in the world will not guarantee that your previous year was successful on all fronts. Sure your business exploded in popularity and revenue streams, but did you shift that extra 10lbs of fat you once promised yourself? Sure, you might have made more friends than ever before, but did you cross anything off your bucket list?

Often we hold ourselves to too high a standard. We need to manage our energies as people in order to stay able, and we can’t achieve everything in that time frame. We’d argue that a better way of looking at the new year is instead of focusing on your goals, you should focus on refreshing your mind.

What does this mean? Well, this article intends to find out:

Challenge

Refreshing your mind often means taking part in objectives and activities which make you remember who you are, and what your original goals were. In a comfortable life, it can be easy to forget the goals we so wanted to achieve even a year ago. With the right form of challenge, you will once again be able to define yourself and come back to the real you. For example, do you wish to learn a new language? How about keeping your room tidy all year?

Now, these sound very similar to the aforementioned goals, but we’d say there’s a slight difference here. A goal, while excellent and important to keep, might not challenge you too much. It could be getting in a normal (yet positive) gym routine, aided by learning how your favorite athletes managed to achieve through resources like this http://aretheyonsteroids.com/legal-steroids/.

Challenge on the other hand, is something we train for. It’s something we must always keep in order to feel normal throughout the day. A goal is something that can end. A challenge is something we must embark on every day to keep honed. Keeping your writing skills sharp, for example, or publishing two well thought out blog posts a day. Add challenge to your life, and you can trust us when we say your entire week will be imbued with a rejuvenation of purpose and clarity.

New Social Adventures

We’d like to draw another disconnect. While there is some challenge in goal setting, and some goal setting in a challenge, they’re not exactly the same thing. Just like this, socializing, and heading out on social adventures are very different. Socializing might mean relaxing with a few glasses of wine at a bar on a Friday night. This is pleasant yes, and is needed to sometimes reduce stress and have a fun time. A social adventure is much different than this. A social adventure promises to experience something new with a novel or close friend.

For example, taking your friend and vacationing to an extreme sports resort (such as black slope skiing or mountain hiking,) will give you an unforgettable experience. Not only will it be stimulating and exciting, but it will also be shared and be prepared with an amazing backpack!! 

Everyone tends to view their life in milestones, not strict timelines. While you might not think this is true, just chart the path of your life mentally for a second. It’s likely that you refer to dates by their import, not their strict technical time. For example, the birth of your child is likely to be remembered as just that, not the 28th of February 2001. With this in mind then, you could see the importance of heading on social adventures. They serve as new milestones in your life because there is simply no way you can forget them.

In the effort to refresh your mind then, nothing could be more important.

Meditation

Sometimes refreshing your mind is not underpinned by action. Sometimes it’s basis is quiet reflection, reflection which allows for a calm and spiritual method of coming into the present moment. Using a meditation technique such as Vipassana could yield you some wonderful results, as it helps you detune from your rumination and strange cognitive thought patterns. If you’ve experienced a stressful year in 2017, this could serve as a necessary cognitive cleanser.

SImple sit down in a comfortable position (or lie down if you trust yourself to stay awake,) close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. Specifically, the air passing in and out through your nostrils. If you can, focus on just the one spot, as this will help you focus. Now, slowly breath at a rate which is comfortable for you. The first thing you’ll notice is that your mind often wanders. It’s difficult to control this, and doing so is the opposite of the intended effect here.

A good way to picture this is to imagine yourself sitting at the side of a road. When cars pass on the highway (your thoughts,) you see them but you don’t try to take hold of every single one. You just let them pass, and let the next one come along. Take this attitude to your thoughts. If you witness them, letting your breath serve as the focus anchor, slowly they begin to settle down and quiet.

If you repeat this for incrementally increasing periods of time, but starting with ten-minute sessions, you’ll find your entire body beginning to relax. You will finish your sessions with a mental clarity you might not have thought possible before. This feeling can truly help you add a renewed sense of relaxation to your day.

This is not superficial. More and more people are starting to realize the wisdom of the ancients and understand how this development can lead to a more complete and wholesome person. As you progress in time, your ability to handle your ego and fear are much improved, perfect if you suffer socially or have issues with anxiety.

With these tips, your year of 2018 is likely to be the best you’ve ever had. We wish you the best of luck in your efforts.