Why you should put 2 bay leaves under your pillow before going to bed

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A standard cooking ingredient in many savory dishes, bay leaf, or also known as laurel, is a spice commonly used to flavor soups and meat dishes for its light, herbal flavor.

Bay leaf can be used in the form of powder or as a fresh leaf, but it’s most commonly used as a dry, whole leaf. During cooking, the dry leaves are added, and before serving, they are usually taken out.

Not only it adds flavor to the dishes, but bay leaf offers various health benefits such as such as reducing gas and bloating and fighting free radical damage thanks to its antioxidants. According to personal experiences from people, bay leaf also helps get rid of dandruff, muscle and joint pain, and skin infections.

Ancient Greeks used bay leaf in a number of spiritual ceremonies, especially by oracles to predict the future.

They also used it for its therapeutic benefits and as emblems of valor and victory. According to Greek mythology, the god Apollo turned a nymph named Daphne into a bay laurel tree, which is how the relationship between divinity and bay leaves came about.

Burning bay leaf is said to produce smoke that offers a range of health benefits, one of which is reducing the level of anxiety. This is due to the smoke that contains linalool, a compound found in a number of other plants, including mint and lavender, which also help treat anxiety.

The good thing about inhaling bay leaf smoke is that it does not induce sleep. It only clears and calms the mind while maintaining mental alertness.

It is a common belief that bay leaf has mysterious powers such as those of attracting money and prophesy. These beliefs are not backed up by scientific evidence, but people still believe in them.

One of the lesser known benefits of bay leaf is its ability to improve sleep and help with insomnia. What you should do is simply place a couple of bay leaves under your pillow. When placed under your pillow, bay leaves can help ease anxiety and stress, promoting deeper and more restful sleep.

It will also protect you from negative energy and bad dreams.

In the morning, you will wake up with new and renewed energy thanks to quality rest.

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My 10-year-old daughter had her first period while I was at work — My husband became a hero

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When a couple divorces and children are involved, things get nasty at times, especially if the parents decide to move on and welcome another partner into their lives. Step-parents and step-children don’t always get along, but there are cases when they create a very strong bond.

A woman shared a story about her 10-year-old daughter Lily and her new husband and explained how this man became a hero in her girl’s life because of his dedication, patience, and love.

“When my daughter, Lily, was about 10, a significant change unfolded in our lives. Tom, my partner, who is not Lily’s biological father, moved into our house. This transition was met with a mix of emotions. Lily, reserved and fiercely independent, was polite to Tom but maintained her distance. There was an unspoken boundary she had drawn, wary of how this change would affect our small, close-knit world,” the woman wrote.

“Six months into our new living arrangement, while I was engulfed in the demands of my job, an unforeseen event happened. One afternoon, as I was at work and they were at home, Lily got her first period. Overwhelmed and unsure, she hesitantly turned to Tom for help, her usual self-reliance wavering in the face of this new experience.”

Tom was confused and became nervous, but he knew he needed to be there for Lily because he was well aware that she was confused as well and needed a parent by her side. It was then that his parental instinct kicked in.

He got himself together and explained to Lily that what she experienced was a natural process and that she needed to stay calm.

Tom came up with the idea to search Google in order to be able to find suitable words to explain everything about women’s period to his step-daughter.

He then stumbled upon an educational video and watched it together with Lily, offering her the space to ask anything she was uncertain of and express her feelings.

As he now knew Lily needed supplies, he went to the store. Once there, he called his wife and asked her what was that he needed to buy.

When he returned home, he gave Lily the supplies he purchased for her and said with a gentle smile, “I might not know everything, but I’m here for you.”

“This gesture of support and understanding from Tom marked the beginning of a transformation in Lily’s perception of him. The barrier she had built began to crumble as she saw her stepdad not just as my partner but as someone who genuinely cared for her well-being,” Lily’s mom wrote.

“When I returned home and learned more about the day, I saw a new bond forming between Lily and Tom. She began to open up to him, trusting him more than before. Tom, too, stepped more confidently into his role as a stepfather, embracing the responsibilities and joys it brought.”

Over time, Lily and Tom’s father-daughter relationship became a solid one. In him, she saw a father figure and someone she could trust and rely on.

That day, a young girl navigated through a new phase of her life with the support of a man she once considered a stranger but now became a pivotal figure in her life. This story is just another example that blended families can be very healthy and beautiful.

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Former President Jimmy Carter arrives in wheelchair at late wife Rosalynn’s funeral

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With the passing of his wife of 77 years, former president Jimmy Carter suffered a huge loss.

Rosalynn, who had spent most of her life raising awareness about mental health, died November 19 at the age of 96.

The Carter Center reported that Rosalynn battled dementia and that her health deteriorated recently. She died just two days after joining her husband in hospice.

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“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” former president Jimmy Carter said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”

Truly, Rosalynn was her husband’s greatest support in life, and with her passing, he not only lost his life partner, but his best friend.

The former First Lady was honored by her loved ones and laid to rest on Wednesday in her longtime home of Plains, Georgia. The funeral service was held at Maranatha Baptist Church, where Jimmy Carter and the former first lady worshipped. Earlier tributes were held in nearby Americus and in Atlanta.

The Tuesday memorial was attended by two other presidents and all the living first ladies who joined the extended Carter family before Wednesday’s hometown funeral.

Jimmy Carter made two public appearances as he attended the funeral and the service of his wife. At the Atlanta service, he wore a blanket bearing his and Rosalynn’s faces, and sat in the front row with two of his children on each side. He was in a wheelchair, wearing a suit and a tie.

Jimmy and Rosalynn spent the last days of her life by each other’s side. Jimmy asked his bed to be placed next to hers so that they could talk to one another.

“My father told her he loved her and thanked her for all the wonderful things she had done,” the Carters’ son James E. “Chip” Carter III, who was in his parents’ bedroom with other family members said. “Then he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.

“I’m sure he prayed,” Chip explained.

ASPEN, CO – JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)

Sadly, however, by Sunday morning, Rosalynn had lost the power of speech. Later that day, her long and inspiring life came to an end.

Rosalynn, the recipient of a number of honors from organizations like the National Organization of Women and the National Mental Health Association, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom alongside her husband in 1999. During her husband’s presidency, she broke many barriers and was a great humanitarian.

Rest in peace, Rosalynn.

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16-pound giant baby made headlines in 1983 – now he’s all grown up and still famous for his size

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Back in 1983, then 24-year-old Patricia Clarke got pregnant with her second child. Having given birth to a large baby before, she didn’t expect her second one to be any less bigger. In fact, having big babies ran in the family, but what no one expected was to baby Kevin Robert Clark to break the record.

When he was welcomed into the world, now 40-year-old Kevin weighted staggering 16 pounds, making him the biggest baby ever born at Community Memorial Hospital and likely at entire New Jersey area.

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Baby Kevin wouldn’t fit into standard baby-size clothes nor into a regular baby crib. But what was most important of all was that he was perfectly healthy, and that was all his parents wanted.

His weight was so astounding that he and his family made headlines across the country, and that included a segment on “Saturday Night Live” and a mention on “Good Morning America.”

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As expected, Kevin turned into a big teenager. When he reached 12 years of age, his height reached 5 foot 7 as per The New York Post.

By junior high, he stood at 6 foot 5. But he didn’t stop there. On the contrary, he grew even taller in the years to come.

“There isn’t a day that goes by when someone doesn’t ask me how tall I am,” Kevin told the Post.

“I like to joke that I’m 5-foot-21. When people ask if I play basketball, I ask them if they play miniature golf.”

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Kevin, who is now 40 years old and is a former military man, is 6 feet 9 inches tall and wears shoes size 17. He’s married and lives with his wife, who’s significantly shorter than him, and their Great Dane.

Being this tall isn’t always easy but it does come with plenty of advantages.

We are certain Kevin is often bothered with questions about his appearance, but we also know that he’s handling that just fine.

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Rosalynn Carter made big Melania Trump decision before her death

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Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter will always be remembered as a couple who have done the most humanitarian work in their post-White House years.

The Carters had been part of the Habitat for Humanity for many years and helped renovate around 4,300 houses in 14 different countries.

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Before coming to Washington in 1977, Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet, but she soon turned into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist. She was well-known for her efforts on mental health and caregiving and women’s rights.

Rosalynn got the nickname “the Steel Magnolia” because of her influence, loyalty, and compassion. It was reported that while serving as a first lady, White House staffers sometimes sought her approval on initiatives before bringing them up to the president.

Rosalynn and Jimmy were celebrated as the oldest living presidential couple and were married for 77 years. Sadly, Rosalynn passed away on November 19, just two days after entering hospice along with her loving husband.

ASPEN, CO – JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)

The two spent the last days of her life by each other’s side. Jimmy asked his bed to be placed next to hers so that they could talk to one another.

“My father told her he loved her and thanked her for all the wonderful things she had done,” the Carters’ son James E. “Chip” Carter III, who was in his parents’ bedroom with other family members said. “Then he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.

“I’m sure he prayed,” Chip explained.

Sadly, however, by Sunday morning, Rosalynn had lost the power of speech. Later that day, her long and inspiring life came to an end.

Just how generous Rosalynn was and how big her heart was speaks one of the decisions she made before her passing. Namely, Rosalynn was insistent that fellow ex-First Lady Melania Trump should attend her funeral, despite the fact that Jimmy didn’t agree with Trump’s administration politics.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump participate in an event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a “Salute to America” celebration that includes flyovers by military aircraft and a large fireworks display. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

As reported by SheKnows, citing the Washington Post, “all former first ladies, including Melania Trump,” having been invited to Rosalynn’s funeral. This was confirmed by Rosalynn’s son who said his mom had been “involved in that decision” though she knew that there were “public disagreements over many issues” between her husband and Melania’s husband.

“My mother was a gracious person, and she would treat everybody with respect, including a former first lady,” Chip said.

Donald Trump confirmed that he and Melania would be attending Rosalynn’s funeral.

Rest in peace, Rosalynn.

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Mary-Kate Olsen says she and her twin sister felt like ‘little monkey performers’ – they quit acting entirely

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The Olsen sisters, Marry-Kate and Ashley, took Hollywood by storm during the 90’s after they shared the role of cute-beyond-words Michelle Tanner on the TV sitcom Full House.

When their mom took them to the audition, the producers had already chosen a set of twins for the role that would turn iconic, but just a glance at the cute Olsens made them change their mind and hire Marry-Kate and Ashley instead.

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The girls would take turns in playing Michelle because it would have been a lot of work for a single child to be filming long hours. The show ran from 1987 until 1955, and audiences from all over the country and beyond fell for the character of Michelle so much that the girls turned acting sensation almost overnight.

Being that successful, they started their own company and became CEO’s at the age of just 6, and when they reached 10, they were on the list of youngest self-made millionaires in the history.

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Sadly, the year the so much loved series Full House ended was the year when the marriage of the Olsen sisters’ parents finished. That affected the girls and they tried not to think of what was going on in the house by taking new projects and films.

In their private life, the girls were said to be very shy. At school, they were placed in separate classrooms because both their parents and teachers believed they depended a lot on one another and wanted to teach them to be able to function on their own.

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Speaking of their childhood, Mary-Kate said she wouldn’t want anyone to have an upbringing like she and her sister had. ”I look at old photos of me, and I don’t feel connected to them at all … I would never wish my upbringing on anyone,” Mary-Kate explained in an interview with the magazine Marie Claire. She added how she felt the two were like ”little monkey performers” in front of the cameras.

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During their long careers as actresses, the famous twins played in over 30 movies and released music albums, videos, and a series of books. The last movie that starred in together was ”New York Minute,” which didn’t go well with the critics. After that, the sisters announced they are stepping away from acting and will be pursuing careers as fashion designers.

Today, they are running two clothing brands, ”Elizabeth and James” and ”The Row,” which are known and wanted worldwide.

“If you want things to be perfect or beautiful, it’s a lot of hard work,” Mary-Kate said. “Nothing comes easy. That’s just the way we were raised; that’s what we believe is necessary to do something different.”

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When it comes to their private life, there’s not much that they themselves reveal as they try to keep a low profile. Rumors are that back in 2008, when the whole world was shaken by the death of actor Heath Ledger, Marry-Kate Olsen was dating him. She never confirmed this herself.

Today, Marry-Kate was married to French banker based in the United States, Oliver Sarcozy, half brother of the ex president of France, Nicolas Sarcozy. They tied the knot in 2015, three years after they started dating.

Ashley married artist Louis Eisner after she was spotted with twice-her-age boyfriends in the past.

The twin’s younger sister, beautiful Elizabeth, is embracing acting as her future career. He sisters are very supportive and attend her film premieres. In 2011, Elizabeth had her major breakthrough in the thriller drama ”Martha Marcy May Marlene.”

”It’s always felt as though [Mary-Kate and Ashley] have been women, while I’ve been the kid. But we’re very close and I look up to them a lot. I wasn’t really affected by their fame until I went to college. People would expect me to be partying and all sorts of stuff. It was really strange,” Elizabeth told Daily Telegraph.

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Although Marry-Kate and Ashley went separate ways, their bond is as strong as day one. They are extremely close and are always there for each other.

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”Our bond is really beyond words. I know when she’s hurting, I know when she’s going through something,” Ashley told Times of India. “I know when she’s happy – whether I’m with her or not, I know,” she added.

We wish the Olsen sisters the best that life can bring in the years to come.

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20 families had previously rejected an ‘unusual’ girl before a single man adopted her

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The story of this cute family of two started when little Alba, who was just 13 days old back then, was rejected by 20 adoptive families.

The decision made by all these people not to embrace the special little girl turned lucky for the 41-year-old Italian Luca Trapanese.

When he filled in the adoption papers, Luca didn’t really believe the social services would allow him to become the legal father of Alba as in the country where he is from it is not common for single, homosexual man to be granted custody.

But, as all those families didn’t want to adopt a child with Down Syndrome, and Luca was more than happy to have such child in his life, he took Alba in and became her legal daddy.

The moment he welcomed sweet Alba into his life, he became the happiest person on Earth. Speaking of his daughter and his case, he said it was very special because it “destroys stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and family.”

 

 

 
 

 
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Esprimere la gioia di Alba in una foto è impossibile….❤ #nataperte #alba #vacanza #sun #paternità

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The journey of these father and daughter started back in 2017 and they are stealing the hearts of many ever since.

 

 

 
 

 
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I momenti di relax con Alba sono veramente pochi😂😂😂 #alba #nataperte #padre #diversità #single #roma #nuoviamici

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Luka has a heart of gold. He has been part of many social service programs throughout the years and volunteered at various organizations who help people with special needs find their place in the society. Among the rest, he was part of the foundation “A Ruota Libera” which provided assistance for children with Down Syndrome.

This was one of the reasons why Luca wanted to adopt a child with Down Syndrom despite not having a partner.

Finalizing the adoption was a difficult process as adoption agencies prefer “traditional” families over the non-conventional ones.

“For me, a disabled child is not a second choice solution, but a conscious choice with respect to my vocation and my abilities,” Luca said.

Alba is a happy child with a vibrant personality. She loves being around people and enjoys playing and dancing.

 

 

 
 

 
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Tornare a casa è sempre bello! Ph. Emanuele Cigliuti #marzanoappio #casa #gattogiorgio #alba #nataperte #estate2019

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We are so glad that the perception of people with Down Syndrome is changing and they are considered valuable part of the society.

As for Luca and Alba, we wish them all the best that life can bring!

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Dad catches son, 12, yelling at hardworking mom for not doing his laundry

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There is nothing a parent wouldn’t do for the well-being of their children. The truth is that moms and dads out there sacrifice a lot to help guide their children into becoming respected individuals with good manners. Sadly, children don’t always appreciate these efforts.

A father took to Reddit to ask fellow redditors whether he was harsh with his son after he heard him yelling at his mother for not doing his laundry.

Namely, the boy was 12 years old and expected from his mom to do the laundry and then iron his clothes. When she didn’t manage to, he got angry and started yelling at her.

The dad explained that both he and his wife do chores around the house while both of them have full-time jobs.

The following weekend, the man’s wife went to Mexico with some of her friends and he believed staying alone with the boys was the perfect time to teach his pre-teen a lesson.

Namely, the father told his son that he would be doing his own laundry while the mom was away after teaching him how to do it. On top of it, he told him that he would be responsible for his younger brother, and that included cooking food for him. The 12-year-old was also asked to do chores around the house.

After a day, he started complaining and saying it was all too much for him. It was then when the father reminded him that his mom does that every day while working full time.

However, instead of learning how to appreciate what his mother did, he decided to call his grandma and ask her to take him in for a couple of days because his father was harsh on him and made him do things around the house. The grandma then called the boy’s father and told him that his parenting methods weren’t right and that he shouldn’t have forced the boy to do his own laundry.

The father then reminded his mother, the boy’s grandma, that she used to use even more harsh methods which involved some beating too. It was then that she apologized and promised not to get involved.

So redditors took the father’s side and said he’s methods weren’t harsh at all. Instead, learning how to do his laundry, make his room, and even cook were life lessons that the son needed to learn anyway.

Others, however, said he should have let the boy be boy and enjoy his days without being burdened with household tasks.

“I think you have a deeper issue that you need to work on with your son. I also think if your older son has been exposed to misogynistic attitudes, you should make sure your younger son doesn’t pick up on it, too. They both need to learn that women are partners, not maids, and that they need to pull their weight,” one user commented.

“I do think that you should consider approaching this in a more educational manner than a punitive one, and to treat it as a genuine and earnest learning experience for your son, rather than simply a punishment,” another suggested.

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