Think Tank: The Neuro Blog
Why Don’t You Feel Hungry After Not Eating All Day?
You don’t eat for a while, and you realize you have a loss of appetite. Maybe you had to skip lunch at work, but instead of feeling famished at 5pm, you find you have no appetite and could go even longer without eating. Find out what causes loss of appetite, what hunger symptoms to look out for and more.It’s strange that this happens. There seem to be a few reasons for it.
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13 Unique Gifts for New Moms
Newborns need a lot of stuff, which makes it easy to forget about mom. In this exciting new chapter, a first time mom can feel stuck on what feels like a never-ending emotional roller coaster. If you’re looking to help her relax, adjust to sleepless nights and around-the-clock feedings, and make her feel absolutely loved and supported, below are some unique gifts for new moms. New Mom Gifts for Nourishment 1. Instant Pot The Instant Pot is one of the most beloved kitchen appliances. While it functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and steamer, it can also whip up baby food and even sterilize bottles. Its versatility and efficiency make it a great go-to gift idea for new moms. Easy Instant Pot Recipes: Pot Roast Mac and Cheese Pulled Pork Tacos Tomato Soup Sloppy Joes Baked Potatoes Spaghetti Squash 2. Home-Cooked Meal The first few weeks after having a baby is a whirlwind of highs and lows. The last thing a new parent wants or needs to worry about is dinner. Having a home-cooked meal delivered to her house is a lifeline, especially on those harder days. Meals are simple yet meaningful first-time mom gifts. Meals for New Moms: Chicken and Green Bean Casserole Chicken Noodle Soup Lasagna Pasta and Meatballs Baked Oatmeal with Fruit Chicken Salad Vegetable Stir-fry Pulled Pork Sandwiches Turkey Chili Breakfast Muffins 3. Meal Delivery Subscription Nothing beats a home-cooked meal, but the new, sleep-deprived mom may not have the time in the early stages to look for healthy recipes, do the grocery shopping to pick up all the ingredients, and spend long hours in the kitchen. Meal delivery services take the pressure off putting healthy food on the table. They send you a simple recipe with all of the ingredients, and you simply throw everything together. Top Meal Delivery Services: Blue Apron HelloFresh Plated Home Chef Freshly 4. NeuroGum With a new baby who wakes up every two hours all night long (or more), the mom will need all the help she can get in order to function during the day. While coffee is effective at increasing energy levels, consuming too much can have the reverse effect, and end up keeping her awake during times when she could be getting rest. Neuro gum and mints are unique gifts for new moms that offer a great alternative to coffee. Neuro’s products contain a proprietary nootropic caffeine + L theanine blend with B6 and B12 vitamins. With just 40mg of caffeine per piece, it provides just the right amount of energy needed to push through the day. New Mom Gifts for Self-Care 5. Fleece Slippers Broken nights are a common feature of parenthood. Make getting up in the night a little less onerous by gifting a pair of cute fleece slippers that are as practical as they are fun. She’ll appreciate having something to kick her feet up in while nursing or rocking the baby back to sleep! 6. Gift Card for a Massage New moms are constantly being pulled in a million directions. Between breastfeeding, changing diapers, keeping the house in order and figuring out what to eat for dinner, it can take an emotional toll on her body. With so much going on, the last thing she is probably concerned about is self care. Some moms feel guilty setting up a spa service for themselves, so give her a guilt-free experience she’ll love with a gift certificate for a massage. If you want to go the extra mile, make your new mom gift even more special by offering to come over to babysit! 7. Luxurious Bathrobe With no regular routine in those first few weeks, new moms sometimes just want to feel comfortable. There will be various times when even putting on clothes seems like the most exhausting task on the planet. Get her a nice comfortable and luxurious robe that she will look forward to throwing on everyday. 8. New Mom Care Packages New mom care packages are the perfect tokens of support - after all, she won’t have much spare time to go out and pick up items on her own, and she’ll be so wrapped up in caring for her little one, she may forget to care for herself. Putting together a DIY package of thoughtful gifts is a simple gesture that’ll make her busy life easier, and her downtime a little more relaxing. Essentials for New Mom Care Package: Face Masks Dry Shampoo Neck Massager Fuzzy Socks Lip Moisturizer Advil Organic Bath Soak Nail Polish Sleep Mask Adult Coloring Book New Mom Gifts for Comfort 9. Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp Himalayan Pink Salt Lamps are one of the most unique gifts for new moms, as it’s not only something they probably didn’t expect to receive, but also something they probably never knew they needed! For those unfamiliar, Himalayan salt has several surprisinging and significant benefits, that can benefit both mom and baby. Benefits of Himalayan Pink Salt Lamps: Promotes negative ions, which purify and improve air quality Neutralizes the pollution of electronic devices Helps alleviate allergies Helps increase mood and reduces stress Creates beautiful ambient lighting 10. Weighted Blanket As a woman new to motherhood, it can be difficult to fall asleep, which is why weighted blankets makes for great first time mom gifts. These heavy blankets are designed to trigger the body to relax by simulating the feeling of being hugged or held, as well as reduce anxiety. Key Features: 300 Thread-Count 100% Cotton Plush, Soft, Mink-Like Fur Machine Washable Lead-Free Glass Bead Fill 11. Essential Oils Essential oils work exceptionally well at relieving various physical elements and also offer emotional support. They are also very easy to use. Simple is important for new moms who are figuring out life with a baby. There are so many ways to use essential oils: rubbed on the bottom of the feet, smelled straight from the bottle, diffused in a diffuser and much more. Best Essential Oils for New Moms: Fatigue: Rosemary Oil, Peppermint Oil Anxiety: Rose Oil Energy: Peppermint Oil Immune Support: Lemon Oil Rest: Lavender Oil New Mom Gifts Just for Fun 12. Subscription Box Moms work hard, and getting some TLC and beauty motivation delivered right to her door is exactly what she needs to brighten those difficult days. A beauty or self-care subscription box not only surprises her, but helps her out too. With boxes for almost every occasion, there’s sure to be one that’s perfect for the new mom in your life. Subscription Box Ideas: FabFitFun Stitch Fix Fit Snack Book of the Month Club Ritual Vitamins The Boxy Momma Co. 13. Fitness App Subscription Exercise is one of those things that make moms feel better whether indoors or out. Even a simple walk pushing the baby in the stroller can be great to her overall mental and physical health. Fitness Apps are useful because they’re able to be used them at home with limited time. She’ll be happy to have an outlet where she can achieve and maintain fitness and balance - both in mind and body. BONUS Gift Ideas for New Moms Wine Box Subscription Stylish Pajamas House Cleaner Date Night Gift Certificate Memory Foam Pillow Headbands and Hair Accessories Comfortable T-Shirts A Basket of Her Favorite Snacks Yoga Class Package
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6 Best Muscle Building Supplements That Actually Work
With so much information, it can be hard to decipher between fact and fiction. This guide shows the best muscle building supplements that actually work.
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How to Stay Motivated at Work - 5 Unique Tips
No motivation to work? It’s easy to fall into a rut and get stuck in the same daily routine. Some days you feel you can conquer the world, when others it’s a struggle to answer emails. However, consistently following and practicing these tips on how to stay motivated at work will help you experience: Increased energy levels to get tasks done Better sustained results in the long run More enthusiasm to attack challenges
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9 Essential Vitamins Your Body Needs
Vitamins and minerals are important substances that our body needs in order to function properly. Check out this list of the 9 most essential vitamins for optimal health.
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Why Should I Consider a Sugar Free Diet?
Considering a sugar free diet? Here we provide information on what sugar does to your body, how to give up sugar, what to eat and more.
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Don’t Like Gifts
So, what can you do for the dad who doesn’t want a gift? Thankfully, there are lots of genius Father’s day gift ideas that any dad would love that go way beyond another mediocre tie and novelty T-shirt. You may even find something on this list that seems to do the impossible – be something your dad will actually use!
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Why It’s Important to Take Risks to Find Success in Life
The path to success presents many challenges that can only be met by taking a risk. We’ve all read stories about nervy entrepreneurs who met this challenge and became wildly successful. In order to reap big rewards in any area of life, you’ve got to be willing to leave your comfort zone once in awhile and take those calculated risks.
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7 Motivational Podcasts to Help With Your Mental Health and Productivity
It happens to the best of us--trying to accomplish so many business, creative, or personal goals wears you down. How do you get your head back in the game? Remember you’re not alone in your despair--reach out to other people who have overcome similar circumstances. A good place to find kindred spirits in the world of podcasts.
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