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Your spine allows you to help stand up straight and do some pretty amazing movements. It also aids in the control of your ability to feel pain. The “cord” is that nerve that runs from top to bottom through the middle of your vertebrae and connects with the nerves in your body. If the spinal cord is injured, the affects can be debilitating not only physically but also psychologically to the individual, and often to the family. Your world instantly changes. Learning that you, a family member or friend has gotten a spinal cord injury is devastating and overwhelming news, according to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The best way to combat your feelings of helplessness and confusion is to arm yourself with information on what a spinal cord injury is, and what it means in terms of short-term planning and long-range goals. According to this website, http://www.apparelyzed.com/spinal_cord_injury.html , the spinal cord is about 18 inches in length and extends from the base of th

When I was pregnant with Dash, I met up with a business associate who is also a mother. She asked me, "So are you going to get a maid?" She was referring to after Dash is born. "No," I replied. She raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Why not?? You're gonna need one." "Nah," I said dismissively. "I think I'll be ok." In my heart I thought about her... "Geez woman, I'm gonna NEED a maid?? Do you have any idea how spoilt rotten you sound? I work from home and have so much free time. One adult and one baby - how hard can it be??? Ridiculous, I won't need a maid and I don't want one." Fast forward a few months... That one sentence from that business associate turned out to be the most astute advice I've received from experienced mothers. Motherhood is TOUGH. It is, in fact, the toughest thing I've ever had to do in my life. I cannot believe people talk about how painful childbirth or recovering from a C s

Over time your joints can age and movement can become painful, especially in your hips. Older men and women are more susceptible to this type of health difficulty. Whether you have just begun exploring treatment options or have already decided to undergo hip replacement surgery, you should consider information that can help you understand the benefits and limitations of total hip replacement.   If your hip has been damaged by arthritis, a fracture, or other conditions, common activities such as walking or getting in and out of a chair may be painful and difficult. Your hip may be stiff, and it may be hard to put on your shoes and socks. You may even feel uncomfortable while resting, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. I f medications, changes in your everyday activities, and the use of walking supports do not adequately help your symptoms, you may consider hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can relieve your p

Advertorial This is my second Furby post , and I am because a new Generation is Hatching!!! Introducing FURBY BOOM!!!     So cute!! I attended the Furby Boom launch event with Yutaki, Qiuqiu and Velda! This pic stolen from Qiu's blog . I was so amazed, coz the previous Furby that I got was already really "smart"... It can react to music, talk to other Furbies, learn how you speak and imitate it, develop different personalities etc... And now Furby Boom has 5 brand new personalities, two times the content of Furby 2012 ... It has a "brain" and can recognise his own name and remember other Furbies' names! WOAH!!! Just like Furby 2012, you also can have tons of fun with Furby Boom via their ipad app!! You can give your Furby Boom a shower and adjust the water to very hot, very cold (Furby goes brrr, it's funny) or just right and your Furby Boom will be all clean after! You can also feed your Furby Boom all sorts of weird food like a live pufferfish or h