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Doctor insights on: Rituals

See below: It's highly individual, but generally speaking about positive rituals (e.g. Meals together, holiday gatherings, reading together, talking, etc.), will bring you sense of stability and help you refuel yourself before stressful events. Even with chaos, having these ritual in place, might have a calming effect on you -- you know you can always go home and do these things that keep you grounded. ...Read more

Good sleep: We're creatures of habit. It helps to stick with a healthful and relaxing bedtime routine that is associated with sleeping soon after we go to bed. It's a great habit to learn to allow ourselves to be "off duty" in the evening so that we wouldn't think of solving problems or worrying while in bed. People can train themselves to do all problem solving and planning well before bedtime. ...Read more

See below: Establish time when you would like to go to bed. Create a bed time routine: warm showers, room on a slightly cooler side. No heavy meals close to bedtime. No caffeine close to bed time. Learn relaxation exercises to help put your body in "i'm sleeeeeepy mode":). Don't use your bedroom as your office and use bed only for sleep and sex. Our body likes schedules and routines. Remember that:). ...Read more

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Sleep Hygiene: Go to bed and get up at the same time. Create a bedtime ritual -- warm showers, room should be on slightly cooler side; no tv in the bedroom; no caffeinated drinks; no heavy meals before bed, just light snack if hungry; practice relaxation, stress management. ...Read more

Don't know.: I did a literature search and found no reliable data on the subject. ...Read more

Is sex a ritual?: For the most part, HIV isnt' spread by rituals, unless you consider sex and sharing needles "rituals." i suppose there could be true rituals that might spread hiv, such as scarification or tattooing using unclean needles or knives, but that would account for a small proportion of transmissions. ...Read more

Menarche: Menarche usually occurs between ages 11 & 13 in the US. However for some their period could start as early as age 9 & for others not until 16. Before you have a period, you will have noticed breast development, pubic hair & white to yellowish vaginal discharge. Before the first period a girl may feel bloated, develop cramps in legs or abdomen & feel moody (depressed or anxious). ...Read more

No: Not that I have ever heard of. I will say that many microwavable foods may not necessarily be very nutritious. It is best to try and eat whole fruits and vegetables and grains, including some fruits and vegetables that are raw-every day. ...Read more

Be well prepared: Public speaking is a skill like any other. The best "ritual" is to be so well prepared that you are confident in your ability. Be able to talk from a few cue words. Do not read your talk. Practice giving your talk in front of a small group of people. Be prepared for some in the audience to be rude (talk on cell phone, talk to each other, get up and leave). Be prepared fora variety of questions! ...Read more