7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Take Magnesium Every Day

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Magnesium plays a vital role in our bodies, as it’s being involved in over 300 biochemical reactions and essential for cell energy production.

Plus, this mineral is a base component of materials of bone, DNA, and RNA. Thus, makes it essential for the regulation of blood sugar and the synthesis of proteins and nerve function.

Magnesium has been used by numerous medical and healthcare professionals since its isolation in 1808. Therefore, it’s often called the “miracle minerals” by health professionals.

Here are 7 things that happen when you take magnesium every day:

1. Encourages cell communication

To support our health, body cells must communicate with their surrounding cells. Magnesium is very powerful at building connections for a vital cell-signaling molecular, including neurological and immunologic systems, as well as metabolic.

2. Relaxes your muscles

Magnesium, is one of the best natural muscle relaxants, commonly used by doctors to treat life-threatening arrhythmias, constipation before surgery, and women in preterm labor.

3. Sharpens your brain

Magnesium plays an important role in promoting brain health and cognition. In addition, it relaxes the smooth muscles and increases blood flow to the brain. It also reduces cortisol levels and improves cognition, learning, and memory.

4. Supports chromosomes

Magnesium can also have a beneficial impact on chromosomes. In fact, its ions have an impact on chromosome condensation or ‘folding & coiling’, where the DNA material is held together at the centromere by proteins. This gives chromosomes their beautiful shape.

5. Regulates the labor cycle

Preterm labor is a condition that occurs before the 37th week of gestation. It can be treated intravenously with magnesium sulfate by slowing down or inhibiting contractions.

6. Enhances your sleep

Magnesium affects the sleep-wake-regulating hormone melatonin, and studies have found that dietary magnesium supplementation leads to statistically significant increases in sleep time and sleep efficiency, as well as reduced factors like sleep latency and serum cortisol (stress hormone) concentration.

7. Increases vitamin D levels

Journal of the American Osteopathic Association published an article that showed magnesium was necessary for proper activation of vitamin D. This helps regulate calcium and phosphate levels and affects the growth and maintenance of bone.

Here’s a list of magnesium RDIs for men and women by gender and age:

Men:

  • 19-30 years: 400 mg/day
  • 31-50: 420m
  • 51+: 420 mg

Woman:

  • 19-30 years: 310 mg/day
  • 31-50: 320m
  • 51+: 320 mg

Magnesium deficiency is becoming a more common problem. It has been shown that 75% of Americans don’t get the recommended daily intake. Therefore, make sure to increase your magnesium intake and optimize your magnesium levels.

Photographer Visited Peru And Captured The Most Gorgeous 20 Birds

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The world is a mesmerizing place to live in, I can assure you. While we all know our homeland the best and have explored some other places while traveling, a larger part of the planet is still left unknown to most of us. Therefore, photography here comes to assistance. Supreet Sahoo, a tropical wildlife photographer from India, visited Peru, the country of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, and the Inca Trail.

 

 

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    He loves traveling and birdwatching, so he visits all different kinds of places and shares his findings through his photography. He has shared some of the shots he has gotten in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Brazil Atlantic forests and we have to say they are all pretty magical. One of his latest adventures was a trip to Peru. Swallow Tanager: Swallow-tanager, (Tersina viridis), bird of northern South America, the sole member of the subfamily Tersininae, family Emberizidae; some authors give it family rank (Tersinidae). About 15 cm (6 inches) long, it resembles a tanager with long wings and a swallowlike bill. The male is light blue, with black markings; the female is mostly green. Swallow-tanagers catch insects on the wing and also eat large fruits, ejecting the seeds and filling their throat pouches with the pulp. They breed in tree holes, sandbanks, and wall crevices.

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    Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird: The male Marvelous Spatuletail is a striking, high-energy spectacle, brandishing the purplish-blue spatules on its tail like a pair of castanets. This hummingbird — like so many of South America’s hundreds of hummingbird species — has a name that is both charming and descriptive. The male’s unique tail features two long, wire-like outer feathers ending in bluish-purple disks. The birds wave these spatules around during communal courtship displays, which draw visiting females to observe and select a mate.

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    Golden-Tailed Sapphire: Small hummingbird of humid lowlands. Males are iridescent green with bluish face and rich reddish golden rump and tail; females are similar but lack the blue face and are paler gray below. Usually found around forest edges and oxbow lakes; often one of the most common hummingbirds at feeders in their range.

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    Rufous-Crested Coquette: Tiny hummingbird; male is striking with fabulous spiky orange crest, each feather tipped in black. Otherwise greenish with dark throat and conspicuous white band across rump. Female much less obvious; look for very small size, rufous forehead and throat, and white band across rump. Range usually helps to eliminate other similar species of coquette; note especially similarity to Spangled Coquette. Found more often in edges than other coquettes, especially brushy clearings or roadsides with flowering bushes.

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    Black-Faced Dacnis: The Black-faced Dacnis is one of the tiniest members of the Tanager family (Thraupidae), although just as active and brightly colored as any of its cousins. Male Black-faced Dacnis are a brilliant turqouise-blue, with a white tummy, black wings and a black bandit’s mask. Females and juveniles are a more drab olive-green, but all the adults have startling yellow eyes, blackish legs, and a sharp black beak.

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    Sword-Billed Hummingbird: Unmistakable. This ridiculous hummingbird has the longest bill in relation to its body size of any bird in the world. In addition to the striking bill, look for the overall muted green body color with a bronzy head. Found in the temperate zone of the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia, from around 2,500m to 3,500m. Occurs in montane forest and edges, where it uses its bill to feed from long tubular flowers. Visits feeders.

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    Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird: The Marvellous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis) is one of the world’s rarest hummingbirds that only occurs in the remote Utcubamba Valley in northern Peru. This hummingbird was first reported in 1835 by the bird collector Andrew Matthews who worked for George Loddiges. He collected the skin of a male that became the basis for John Gould’s famous monograph featuring this bird — a portion of which artwork is shown at right.

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    Collared Trogon: Relatively small, red-bellied trogon of humid forest in tropical lowlands and foothills. Perches at all levels inside forest, less often at edges. Male’s tail is dark below with narrow white barring; female’s tail is pale grayish below with narrow black-and-white bars at the tips. In most areas, the only other red-bellied trogon in the same habitat is the larger and distinctive-looking Slaty-tailed Trogon.

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    Black-Tailed Trainbearer: Small hummingbird with an exceptionally long tail. Green overall with a fairly short, slightly decurved bill. The male’s long tail is striking. Sexes similar but females are more spotted below and have a shorter tail. Could be confused with Long-tailed Sylph, but the trainbearer occurs in dry, scrubby, open habitats, not in forests. Compare with very similar Green-tailed Trainbearer; Black-tailed has a longer, more decurved bill, a longer tail that usually looks slightly curved, and is somewhat duller green. Occurs from Colombia to Peru, from around 2,500 to 3,800 m. Occasionally visits feeders, but more often seen feeding at flowering shrubs.

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    Inca Tern: Beautiful and distinctive dark tern of the Humboldt Current. Found along rocky coasts and at harbors and piers where it is often confiding; less often found at sandy beaches and river mouths. Feeds over coastal and inshore waters, dipping to pick food from near surface rather than plunge-diving like typical terns. All plumages dark overall with narrow white trailing edge to wings. Adult has red bill and legs, yellow gape patch, and curling ‘Salvador Dali’ whisker. 1st-year browner overall with dark bill and legs, soon develops vestige of white whisker.

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    Rufous-Crested Coquette: Tiny hummingbird; male is striking with fabulous spiky orange crest, each feather tipped in black. Otherwise greenish with dark throat and conspicuous white band across rump. Female much less obvious; look for very small size, rufous forehead and throat, and white band across rump. Range usually helps to eliminate other similar species of coquette; note especially similarity to Spangled Coquette. Found more often in edges than other coquettes, especially brushy clearings or roadsides with flowering bushes.

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    Crimson-Mantled Woodpecker: Medium-sized woodpecker found in the subtropical and temperate zones in the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia. Stunning and unlikely to be mistaken: bright red above and yellow below with obvious pale cheek and dark scalloping on breast. Fairly common but sometimes inconspicuous. Look for singles or pairs following mixed-species flocks, usually in the middle to upper levels of mossy cloud forest. In addition to foraging vertically on trunks in typical woodpecker fashion, seems adept at hitching along smaller horizontal branches.

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    Royal Sunangel Hummingbird: The Royal Sunangels (Heliangelus regalis) are endangered South American hummingbirds that are endemic to subtropical elfin forests and shrubs in the Andes of northern Peru and adjacent south-eastern Ecuador. These hummingbirds are most common at elevations between 4,800 – 7,220 feet (1,450 – 2,200 meters); in humid elfin forests and shrub; in grasslands with mossy, stunted forest, lichen-covered bushes, succulents and large ferns; as well as being found on the sides of steep, wooded ravines.

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    Bronzy Inca: Large hummingbird known for its remarkably drab plumage: entirely dull brownish with almost no color or iridescence. Throat is slightly paler with scaly appearance. Also note the long straight bill. Sexes alike. Fairly common in Andean cloud forest from Venezuela to Bolivia, from 1,000–2,500 m. Visits feeders.

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    Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis): Large motmot found in forests and edges from foothills into subtropical zone; typically at higher elevations than other motmots. Green overall with blue wings and tail, black mask, and shining blue crown with black center. Long tail with rackets. The name “motmot” comes from the double-hooting call, which can sound like an owl, and is mainly uttered around dawn. Seen singly or in pairs, usually perched quietly in the midstory of mossy subtropical forest. Inconspicuous.

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    Gould’s Jewelfront: Chunky hummingbird with a stout bill. Glittering green with a huge orange breast patch and purple forehead. Male has a black chin; female lacks this and has a short, whitish mustache stripe. Mainly a lowland species, but ranges well up into the eastern foothills of the Andes in some areas. Rather scarce in mature humid forest; occasionally visits feeders.

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    Grass-Green Tanager: Large, bulky tanager found in the upper subtropical and temperate zones of the Andes from Colombia to Bolivia. Striking and not likely to be mistaken: entirely bright green with red bill and legs and rufous face and undertail coverts. Fairly common in montane forests and edges, where singles or pairs often move slowly with mixed-species flocks. Forages at all levels. Listen for its distinctive nasal call notes.

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    Squirrel Cuckoo: Very striking and long-tailed bright rusty cuckoo, widespread in tropical lowlands and locally up into foothills. No similar species in Mexico and Central America. Occurs in a wide range of wooded and forest edge habitats. Mostly forages stealthily at mid-upper levels in trees, where can be surprisingly difficult to see. Often seen swooping across roads and eliciting a ‘wow’ reaction. Underside of white-tipped tail feathers is rusty overall in West Mexico, blackish overall in other areas.

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    Ochre-Fronted Antpittas: Small, streaky antpitta found only in a small area of the eastern Andes in northern Peru. Note the strongly marked underparts and the white mustache. Male has a chestnut face and forehead; female lacks this and has a much thicker eye-ring. Inhabits the understory of epiphyte-laden cloud forest. Unlike most larger antpittas, it is usually seen on a low perch and only occasionally comes down to the ground. Visits a feeder in at least one private reserve. Song is a short, high-pitched whistle given about every 10 seconds.

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    Red-Legged Cormorant: Attractive coastal cormorant; locally fairly common in Humboldt Current. Often seen perched on jetties, inshore rocks, and cliffs associating readily with Guanay Cormorant, pelicans, boobies, and Inca Terns. Mainly feeds in small groups or as scattered individuals, not in huge dense rafts like Guanay Cormorant. Note distinctive big white neck patch, pale scalloping on upperparts, brightly colored bill, and red legs. Immature has more muted pattern than adult.

Baby born with an “angry” face and get Oligohydramnios diagnosis

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Pregnancy is a blessing. Some couples try for years to have a baby and some couples manage to have a baby very quickly. However, the beauty of a pregnancy is that it is so unpredictable. We can never know exactly when we will have a baby.

Hollie Walls did not expect to be pregnant, because the doctors told her that she had fertility problems, but the miracle happened. She had two surgeries in the past to remove a large mass from her uterus, so she was afraid she would not be able to give birth.

She already had two sons from her first marriage, but she and her current husband wanted a child together.

She said she was shocked when she saw two lines on the pregnancy test, especially after so many tests that were negative. She did not think the test was correct because she had been told that she would not be able to conceive naturally, which is why at first she did not tell her husband that the pregnancy test was positive because she did not want to disappoint him.

Fortunately, the pregnancy went very well and every ultrasound was perfect, as were Hollie’s tests.

She said her due date came and went, and in week 41 she went to the doctor for a consultation to see if everything was okay because it looked like the baby didn’t want to come on his own. The doctor wanted to do an ultrasound to make sure everything was fine, but Hollie saw from the doctor’s face that something was not as it should be. The doctor told him he couldn’t find any amniotic fluid. Then, Hollie was very scared because until that moment she had no clue that something was wrong.

Hollie was diagnosed with Oligohydramnios, a condition she had never heard of.

Hollie immediately left the doctor’s office and went to the hospital where she had several tests and a new ultrasound. There it was seen that she had a little amniotic fluid, but she had a small amount and she calmed down. The baby looked very healthy on ultrasound, and her heart was beating properly, so she was scheduled to give birth in 3 days.

The day before the appointment, the baby moved a lot, but the movements felt different. Her mother’s intuition told Hollie she had to go to the hospital immediately. When she got to the hospital, everyone asked her all sorts of things about the pregnancy, and then a nurse pressed the emergency button. At that moment, several doctors arrived at Hollie’s room.

The baby’s heart rate was dropping and then accelerating, so it was decided that a c-section was needed.

One of the doctors explained to Hollie about the possibility of my baby being brain dead due to her heart rate and what to expect from my c-section. In the end, her little girl was born and Hollie was very happy and named her baby Winter Josephine.Hollie said she was completely in love with Winter, but she couldn’t help but laugh because she thought Winter looked very angry. Everyone said the same thing, that Winter looks very mad.I think Winter looks very nice and I’m glad he’s a healthy and loved baby.

Caitlyn Jenner appears without make-up and everyone gets the answer

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Ever since Bruce Jenner publicly announced that he would become Caitlyn Jenner, she has been in the spotlight.

It’s been 5 years since the transformation happened, but people are still interested in what’s going on in Caitlyn’s life.

Caitlyn is the father of five children, including Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

To complete the transformation, Caitlyn had to go through several interventions, such as hairline correction, forehead contouring, and jaw and chin contouring. Also she had breast implants, had her beard removed and finally had the most complicated surgery, gender reassignment surgery.

Caitlyn wrote a book saying that she wants to be an inspiration to people who are afraid to confess what they actually feel. The book is called “The Secrets of My Life.”

In the book, Caitlyn says that surgeries were a success and that she now feels free and happy with herself.

During her journey, Caitlyn encountered a lot of problems, as she was always attacked on social media by people who did not agree with her decisions. She received and still receives a lot of messages that remain, but fortunately she managed to get over them and no longer affects her emotionally.

Caitlyn participated in a reality show, the British version of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, where she couldn’t wear makeup. In this way, everyone was able to see how beautiful she is in reality and how honest she is.

There are many people who believe that Caitlyn’s decisions were made to keep her in the public eye, but she says this is not true, especially since she was already in the public eye before talking about the transition. However, let’s not forget that many people consider her very brave and want her to be happy.

What do you think? I believe that everyone has the right to be happy, no matter what the world thinks. We also need to make decisions and move forward.

We don’t have to judge people for the decisions they make, because even though we don’t realize it, our comments can affect others a lot. This can cause depression, insecurity and anxiety.

Let’s be good to each other!

Mom who struggled with infertility shares her roller coaster story

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Approximately one in every five couples will, at some time in their lives, experience difficulties conceiving.

For many, it’s an extremely difficult and stressful time – but, as others will testify, patience and determination may pay off.

 

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Desiree and Ryan Fortin waited patiently for many years before, eventually, the couple turned to in-vitro fertilization. They prayed to God that it would help them get pregnant.

Not long after the IVF treatment, they finally got the message that Desiree was pregnant. But the couple could never prepare for what was in her stomach …

 

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College sweethearts Desiree and Ryan Fortin have been happily married since 2009, but there was one thing that didn’t really work – for a long time they had struggled to conceive.

Doctors diagnosed Desiree with polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypothyroid, and low progesterone – so she and her husband tried for three long and painful years before finally turning to in-vitro fertilization.

But instead of getting positive pregnancy tests, Desiree got her period over and over again. It was a mentally draining endeavor.

 

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“It wasn’t just that I couldn’t get pregnant,” she wrote of those difficult years.

“[Infertility] brought me more tears than I ever thought I could shed…. I lay on my bathroom floor in complete emptiness after countless negative pregnancy tests time and time again. I had to endure shots, bruises, and all kinds of meds because when you are infertile and you seek fertility treatment for help, that is what you are in for. [It is] expensive and exhausting physically, emotionally, and mentally.”

So you can understand that Desiree and Ryan were ecstatic the moment they were finally told their first IVF treatment had worked.

And when they saw the ultrasound they couldn’t believe there was not one but three babies growing! It turned out that the couple were expecting triplets – talk about success!

But the struggle wasn’t over for Desiree and her family.

Although she finally had finally fallen pregnant, doctors warned her that she wouldn’t be able to carry all the triplets to term.’

“I was too thin, too short, and it was my first pregnancy,” she recalls being told. “However, my hope wounds proved her wrong.”

The Fortin triplets were born in the summer of 2015. Desiree delivered at 34 weeks and one day, via C-section.

The couple were over the moon to welcome babies Sawyer, Jack, and Charlize – weighing more than 5 pounds each.

”I’ll never forget my delivery day. Like all things involving parenthood, there were unexpected turns. After the triplets were delivered, Ryan went with them to the neonatal intensive care unit and I was sent to recovery‚” Desiree told Today.

 

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Desiree had some complications and bleeding, requiring emergency surgery, so she wasn’t able to see her precious kids right away.

But Ryan FaceTimed with her so that the new mom could see her little miracles. After two weeks in the NICU unit, all three babies were able to come home and start their lives.

Settling at home with three babies was a huge gift for Ryan and Desiree.

 

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”We are blessed, but parenting is also a hard job filled with the greatest of responsibilities — caring for tiny humans. Our babies have severe reflux and colic — times three. Getting into a routine is difficult, as is maintaining your relationship amid crying babies, sleepless nights and a new routine,” Desiree said.

Today, the triplets are 4 years old and the whole family seems to doing great.

 

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You can follow their life and adventures on Desiree’s Instagram page, where she’s got 150K followers.

”I never imagined God would use our story to reach so many people. It has been an incredible experience,” she says.

There, she’s also revealed that she and Ryan are expecting again! So soon this beautiful family will soon be six!

 

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Thank you for sharing your story and your life Desiree, I really hope it can help other couples who are having a hard time and are struggling with infertility!

Amanda Lepore, “the most expensive body on Earth”: Life, career, net worth

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Feeling good has a lot to do with the way we look on the outside, and that is the reason why many people turn to plastic surgery in the pursuit of better self-image and self-confidence.

The trend with these types of surgeries started during the 80’s, and it is becoming more and more popular every year. According to The Aesthetic Society statistics, in 2020 only, patients spent around $9.3 billion on aesthetic procedures, and that included surgical options as well as nonsurgical therapies.

One particular type of people who undergo the knife for the sake of looking flawless are celebrities. Most of them never confess that they have altered their faces and bodies, but some are brave enough to speak up about the procedures they had over the years.

Take Amanda Lepore for example. Her looks are pretty distinctive and she’s never afraid to share with her fans details about the surgeries she had. Her bravery is just one of the reasons why she’s loved by many.

One time, Lepore even said she had the most expensive body in the world.

Born as a boy, Lepore always felt like she was in the wrong body. At the age of 15, she started receiving female hormones, and two years later, at 17, she had undergone a gender reassignment surgery.

According to Lepore herself, her mother had a lot to do with how she saw herself. On the days when she felt sick, Lepore’s mother, who had schizophrenia and was eventually hospitalized, looked “terrible.” She didn’t wear any makeup and didn’t feel like dressing up, but on those days she felt better, well, that was a completely different story. She would put makeup and would visit a parlor, and that’s something which stuck in Lepore’s memory.

“I associate glamour with being happy. If you put on high heels and lipstick or get a new outfit, you feel great,” she explained. “It’s a celebration of loving yourself, and the whole ritual of it is so great.”

Lepore’s father, who was an Italian-American, wasn’t happy with his son turning into a girl, but since he abandoned the family, Lepore saw it as a chance to do what she wished for her entire life.

Her mom, on the other hand, was supportive with her son wearing make up and dress as a girl, but she was against a gender reassignment surgery.

Wanting to be a real girl so badly, Lepore convinced her boyfriend’s father to adopt her and sign all the necessary documents for her surgery.

“I think he was happy that his son found a nice girl,” she said of her-father-in-law paying for the procedure.

In the years that followed, besides having her nose done, she got her first breast implants.

After she divorced her husband, Lepore suffered a tragedy; her mother died of cancer.

She was then determined to start her life over, and that meant cutting all ties with her father, whom she last saw at her mother’s funeral.

Once she left New Jersey and moved to “The Big Apple,” Lepore became an instant sensation. The public first learnt of her and her impeccable style when she appeared on The Joan Rivers Show with NYC’s “Club Kids in 1990.

The show was described by Dazed as an “outrageous set of party-goers whose outfits and personas heavily shaped the New York club scene.”

From that moment on, all eyes were on Lepore. Besides her unique appearance and style, it was very obvious she possessed multiple talents, including that for acting and singing. And although she didn’t pursue a career in film, she did appear in numerous documentaries and made songs with certain rappers.

 

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Speaking of her glamour, Lepore told Interview Magazine, “It kept me out of trouble. When I worked for [club promoter] Michael Alig, everybody was overdoing partying. It would take me so long to get ready because I was never one of those girls that were naturally the cover of Vogue. I had to work hard to look nice.

“I would take hours and hours to get ready. If you have high heels on, if you’re dressed nice, you really can’t be drunk or sloppy because it’s dangerous. It’s part of being a lady, so it really kept me out of trouble.”

Having in mind the number of surgeries she had, including having her hairline lowered and eyebrows lifted, cheekbone augmentation, double eyelid surgery (removing skin), lip augmentation, and eye surgery to make her eyes look “doll-like,” Lepore’s statement that she has the most expensive body on Earth might be true. According to some magazines, she spent around $1 million on her looks. She, however, says she doesn’t know the right amount but is happy that each of her procedures was a huge success.

Lepore also had rib reshaping surgery during which her lower ribs were broken and pushed in for the sake of getting a hourglass figure.

She published her book Doll Parts in 2017 and gave her fans an opportunity to learn more about her life and her successes.

“I’m inflated in the right places. I think I look better than a blow-up doll,” she told Out.

“I do have that blow-up doll thing with the boobs, and the big round lips and the long hair. My boobs and lips and ass and hips are inflated. My head a little bit, too.

Asked whether doctors refused a procedures, she explained, “No, but I recently got my eyes done, and I was really happy with them. They’re now much more doll-like. I’m glad I waited because I went to a Korean doctor, and they know how to make Japanese eyes into white eyes. I wanted my eyes bigger.

“I think I look a lot more proportionate. It makes everything else look natural because everything else is fake, so I have matching eyes now. I know I said I wasn’t going to do any surgery, and I was happy, but who can resist bigger doll eyes?”

 

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Amanda Lepore is the muse of a number of well-known photographers, especially David LaChapelle. She has appeared in a number of fashion magazines, including French Playboy, Ponytail, DAMn and TUSH. She has a net worth of $2 million.

Top 10 Moringa Benefits You Didn’t Know About

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Moringa is one of the most potent trees, and people have relied on it since the beginning of time to cure a variety of ailments and to help prevent common illnesses.

Have you ever had the pleasure of using Moringa? The mysterious plant has been used from the beginning of time. People use every aspect of the plant that includes its leaves, flowers, and seeds and bark. Moringa is nutrient-rich and has numerous benefits.

  • Did you know that the Moringa is 7 times greater Vitamin C than oranges? It is 10 times higher in Vitamin A than freshly cut carrots, and nearly 17 times as much calcium in organic milk. Actually, the moringa plant increases 9x in protein over yoghurt and 25 % more potassium than bananas and 25 times more iron than spinach.
  • Moringa leaves are loaded with beta-carotene and protein, vitamin C amino acids, calcium, antioxidants, and potassium.
  • Moringa can extend the shelf-life of fat-rich foods because of its high concentration of phenolics, carotenoids and ascorbic acid and flavonoids.

Often referred to as a drumstick or benzoyl tree, the moringa plant is found in sub-Himalayan areas that include India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. It is common in a few tropical countries too. Nowadays, you can purchase moringa leaf powder extracts, capsules and capsules, moringa-supplemented teas and more.

Do you not know how to make use of it? Include moringa leaf powder in your smoothie of the day. You can also sip moringa tea.

Here are the health benefits of the moringa plant:

1. Brain health

The Moringa leaf extract is an amazing aid in the brain. It’s a rich source of nutrients C as well as E and aids the body to neutralize the oxidative stress that is that is a common occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease.

2. Mild laxative

Extracts of Moringa leaves are the ideal solution to your problems with bowel movements. It reduces constipation as well as reducing the time to defecate. A study of mice found that this extract improves the amount of feces that is discarded and adds bulk. However, it is important to be cautious.

Consuming huge amounts of moringa leaf extract can make you stay inside the toilet for an extremely long period of time.

3. Anticancer

The extract of the moringa leaf contains high quantities of flavonoids, phenolics ascorbic acid that provide an outstanding antioxidant boost. Moringa helps to reduce the damage caused by free radicals.

According to research that have been conducted, the extract of moringa leaf can reduce the oxidative DNA damage, giving the body energy as well as a shorter age. Additionally, you’ll be at less risk of developing cancer.

4. Skin smooth and glowing

Moringa has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. It is a component of numerous skincare products due to its ability to prevent fungal and bacterial infections. Moringa revives and rejuvenates skin.

Vitamin B is an humectant that draws in water to the skin when it is applied topically.

5. Motherhood

One kilogram of leaves from moringa meet the daily requirement for zinc. You require 25.5-31.03mg in this mineral each day. Zinc is essential in the development of sperm cells, and also for the production of DNA and the RNA. In the Philippines locals are using moringa as the most effective treatment for nursing and pregnant mothers.

It’s referred to as “the mothers’ best friend.” A little more than six teaspoons of powdered moringa will provide enough calcium and iron to pregnant women. Phytosterols found in moringa increase hormone production, which stimulates the mammary gland.

6. Vegetarians

Moringa is a great source of amino acids that contain 22. The body can’t make 10 of these. Moringa is a great choice for vegetarians provide them with enough protein.

7. Pure water

The aqueous seed extract of Moringa is an effective cleansing agent for water. It is commonly employed by African as well as South Asian countries. It’s a “filter” turns muddy water into drinkable liquid.

According to the experts Moringa can eliminate 99.9 percentage of the bacteria in a matter of 1 to 2 hours. This is a great discovery for countries in need.

8. Men’s sexual health

Moringa is an all-natural sexual stimulant. Traditional medicine practitioners have employed it to treat sexual dysfunction. increasing treatment. In the case of extracts from moringa seeds laboratory rats demonstrated increased sexual activity and improved erectile function.

It has demonstrated an amazing capacity to boost fertility and reproduction in male rats. It’s also an effective treatment for sexual problems. Studies have shown that moringa improved sexual function of male rats who were stressed.

9. Diabetics

Diabetics must avoid almost all sugary drinks. The moringa tea is a great option and also assists the body control its glucose levels. Moringa might not have a significant impact on those with diabetes, but it has a great effect on those with diabetes.

The results of research have revealed that diabetics had the 28.15 mg/dl decrease of blood sugar within 2 hours after drinking moringa tea. Moringa tea has demonstrated great benefits in the treatment of diabetics, and those with diabetes ought to consider including it in their routine.

10. Liver

Liver cleanses blood and aids in its metabolism to burn fat. It plays a crucial role in the body and demands your support every occasionally. Include moringa into your diet in order to avoid or lessen any damage that is already present.

Experts have tested moringa seed extract on rodents suffering from liver fibrosis in order to determine its impact. The extract slowed the progression of fibrosis within the liver tissues because of its anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant properties.

Another study found that liver enzymes are restored back to their normal level in animals suffering from the disease. The laboratory animals were given moringa seed oil daily for 21 days.

Caution

Moringa can be beneficial, however make sure to take it in moderation. We’ve listed a few of the most frequent adverse effects associated with the moringa plant.

  • Consuming too much Moringa affects digestion. It’s a mild sedative, do you remember?
  • Moringa can also be used as an abortive drug. In male rats, Moringa boosts fertility. In females, it promotes contraceptive and abortive activity.
  • Do not combine Moringa with other blood thinners. Consult your doctor before using Moringa.
  • Do not consume Moringa if you are taking medication for diabetes as it can reduce your blood sugar levels even more.
  • Moringa can also lower blood pressure, therefore it is important to take care when you’re taking medications for high blood pressure.

Take small doses of Moringa in order to keep your body in top shape.

Top 5 Foods That Can Trigger Acne (Pimples) – Must Avoid List

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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that often begins during puberty. In fact, it is especially common between the ages of 12 and 24. Acne symptoms may vary from mild to severe, and they can impact a person’s quality of life. Luckily, a few lifestyle changes can help you reduce these symptoms and prevent breakouts.

It’s important to know that a poor diet can’t give you acne however, it can trigger or worsen your skin issue. Sometimes you can try whatever products you want on your face and still it wouldn’t help.

Here are the top 5 foods that can trigger acne:

  • Salt

Generally, foods with higher salt content prevent the process of hydration and lead to swelling. As a result, your body cannot fight acne. On the other hand, you can improve your hydration by consuming foods rich in vitamin E, like walnuts and almonds.

  • Milk

Some people with acne may benefit a lot from avoiding dairy products including milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. In this case, you need to focus on consuming foods like broccoli that are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and K. Thus, relaxes your skin and makes it look younger.

  • Bread And Refined Grains

Loaves of bread, especially white bread and bagels can increase insulin, which encourages the growth of undesirable acne. Fortunately, brown rice can be a great substitute since it contains a lot of protein and vitamin B.

  • Shells

Though shellfish, clams, crabs, and lobsters are low in calories, their high chemical levels close the pores and cause acne. On the other hand, tuna or catfish are a much better solution for your skin, they are abundant in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and do not close the pores. Therefore, the skin can breathe freely.

  • Alcohol

Consuming alcohol in large quantities can alter your hormone levels, dehydrate the skin, and even lead to wrinkle appearance. Avocados are a perfect replacement it refreshes the skin and enriches it with vitamin E.

A Stunning Iridescent Turquoise Appearance Occurs On A Bird Spangled With Bright Blue And Green Gems – Meet The Beryl-spangled Tanager!

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NO OTHER BIRD IN THE TANAGER FAMILY HAS SUCH A STRIKING SPANGLED APPEARANCE.

The Beryl-spangled tanager (Tangara nigroviridis) is not called spangled for nothing.

This bird’s entire body is boldly spotted with bright blue and green gems which contrast nicely with its black mask and back, giving its plumage a brightly spangled turquoise appearance. In short, this is a beautiful bird.

A small songbird, the Beryl-spangled tanager is only 13 cm (5.1 in) in length and was first spotted and described by Frédéric de Lafresnaye back in 1843.

Even the female of the species has this spangled appearance, though the male is much more vivid.

The Beryl-spangled tanager can be found living high up in the Andean Cloud Forests in Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.

Living in the tropical zones of those regions at around an elevation of 1,500 to 2,900 meters (4,900–9,500 ft).

Living in humid forests, this bird likes to feed on fruit and nectar spreading seeds wherever it goes, in the process fostering the growth of new forests.

The female of this species builds a mossy nest in the fork of her chosen tree, where she lays 2-5 eggs around March. She will incubate the eggs for 13 to 15 days. The chicks will be fully-fledged in about 14 to 20 days.

The exact number of birds is not known, but it is thought there are about 10,000 birds, being a stable population that is not too fragmented.

Healthy & Delicious Zucchini Garlic Bites

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These zucchini garlic bites know how to rack up lots of flavor points. In fact, these bite-size appetizers are crispy, nutritious, healthy, easy to prepare, and even budget-friendly.

Many people avoid bite-size foods since they’re mostly considered unhealthy and full of calories. However, these zucchini garlic bites are made from low-carb vegetables that are perfect for a healthy breakfast, a quick snack, or school lunch.

Zucchinis are high in essential nutrients such as potassium, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A, pantothenic acid, choline, calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium. In addition, they’re abundant in water and polysaccharides, which improve cardiovascular health. On the other health, the pectin in zucchini fights inflammation and prevents diabetes and insulin resistance.

Here is the impressive nutritional profile from one medium sized zucchini:

  • 31.4 calories
  • 2.4 grams protein
  • 6.6 grams carbohydrates
  • 2.2 grams fiber
  • 0.4-grams fat
  • 33.3 milligrams vitamin C (56% DV)
  • 0.4-milligram vitamin B6 (21% DV)
  • 0.3-milligram manganese (17% DV)
  • 514 milligrams potassium (15% DV)
  • 0.3-milligram riboflavin (16% DV)
  • 392 international units vitamin A (8% DV)
  • 8.4 micrograms vitamin K (11% DV)
  • 56.8 micrograms folate (14% DV)
  • 74.5 milligrams phosphorus (7% DV)
  • 33.3 milligrams magnesium (8% DV)
  • 1 milligrams niacin (5% DV)
  • 0.1-milligram thiamine (6% DV)
  • 0.1-milligram copper (5% DV)

Here’s the healthy & delicious zucchini garlic bites recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup zucchini, grated and wrung out
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated finely
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • Marinara sauce, for dipping

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 400˚ F – (200°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with a thin layer of olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.

To get the desired crispy taste, try to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini. Then, shred the zucchini using a food processor or hand grater. Place the zucchini shreds in a kitchen towel and wring out the moisture.

Now grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater, and mix all the ingredients. Shape the mixture into small balls in the size of a tablespoon, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, you should end up with about 12-16 balls. Lastly, bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown, you can serve them with marinara sauce. Enjoy!