Photo Credit: Carter News AgencyOne day, 29-year-old Gemma Flanagan was partying in Las Vegas during a stopover in her job as a flight attendant. Soon after, she was hospitalized, unable to move, speak or swallow, and given the shocking diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare condition that affects only about 1 person in 100,000.

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“To be honest I had no idea what it was—I couldn't even pronounce it,” Flanagan, who lives in Liverpool, England, told the Daily Mail, which first reported her story.  “But I wasn’t too worried. Doctors told me it was a mild case and I’d be home in three days.”

What followed has been a remarkable tale: many difficult months of hospitalization, total paralysis, and the eventual beginnings of recovery—with Flanagan turning her-near death experience into a tenacious turn at modeling with an agency that features disabled models. 

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So, single yoga is sort of a thing!Lord. I already feel guilty enough that I dropped the yoga ball I so gladly picked up in wake of my divorce and that I haven't yet brought my daughter to Mommy and Me yoga -- something I've been meaning to do but that has always felt cost-prohibitive. Now you tell me "singles yoga" is a thing? So says Smiley Poswolsky, of The Hairpin, who published a charming piece today about trying to meet a cute girl to make out with at a singles yoga class.

I can't imagine trying to meet someone in yoga class -- just because of the farts alone. I mean, come on! Who doesn't fart at least once during a 45-minute yoga session? I don't care if your farts smell like flourless vegan chocolate cake. I just don't want to meet you when your butthole is in the air, you know?

But a friend thinks attending a yoga class is a great way for men to meet women. She told me she thinks singles yoga is an unnecessary gimmick. "Honestly, all men have to do is go to a regular yoga class" to meet ladies, my friend

Laura Doss/Fitness MagazineBy Jenna Birch

If you find you're more eager to sleep than have sex on an everyday basis, your sex drive may need a booster shot. But that doesn't mean you have to go out and buy out the nearest Victoria's Secret. All it takes is adding a few key foods into your diet to boost libido and get back in the mood. Here, 10 foods to rev up your sex life, plus three that will stop it in its tracks.

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Black Raspberries
Both the berries and the seeds will transform your mind-set for getting in the mood, so pop in a handful a day to keep bedroom boredom at bay. "This phytochemical-rich food enhances both libido and sexual endurance," say Drs. Anna Maria and Brian Clement, authors of 7 Keys to Lifelong Sexual Vitality and directors of Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida. Consume 10 black raspberries or a tablespoon of seeds a few hours before getting busy.

Broccoli
Raw, sautéed, or cooked, toss this vegetable in with your salad or

Now that we're in the midst of cold and flu season, every sneeze threatens to leave us cooped up in bed for weeks. Protect yourself (and your family) with these foods recognized for their immune-boosting powers. Plus, super-simple ways to eat them every day.

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Studies show that live-culture yogurts are powerful immune-boosters. The good bacteria in yogurt stimulate the production of immunoglobulin A, which protects the body against pathogens.

Look for: Yogurts with "live active cultures" and avoid brands with lots of added sugars.

Try it for...an easy weekday breakfast: Granola-Yogurt Parfait

Blueberries Blueberry pancakes

Blueberries are rich in vitamins A and C, which help strengthen your immune system. Heart-healthy bonus: a Harvard study that followed 100,000 women over a 20-year period found that those who ate more than three servings of blueberries or strawberries a week were less likely to suffer a heart attack.

Look for: Bright, beautiful berries. The

by SHAPE Diet Doctor Mike Roussell, phD


Weight-loss tips for paramedics, nurses, and more shift workers.Men and women who work in shifts who want to lose weight have to get creative, because traditional weight-loss strategies may not work for them as well as they do for the nine-to-five crowd. The big problem with shift work is that shift work itself is hazardous to your health. Researchers speculate that the disruption of circadian rhythms (which impact metabolism), decreased dietary quality, and lack of good sleep when it comes to both quality and quantity are the driving forces behind the negative health and body weight effects of shift work. You can't do much about the disruption of your circadian rhythm, but you can fix your sleep and diet.

Getting adequate rest should be a major priority for you because insufficient zzzs-particularly the level of sleep debt that can accrue with shift work-is a major metabolic problem. Research is consistently showing that poor sleep habits create a hormonal environment that conditions your fat cells to be

By Alyssa Goldman, Cheapism.com

Are you ready to hit the slopes but don't want to blow all your money on a long winter weekend? No problem. Here are 10 easy ways to ski for cheap without any loss of fun for you and the family.

Do your homework. Check various ski resort websites to compare and contrast prices. Better yet, turn to an ecommerce site such as Liftopia, which offers lift rates at a discount of 15 to 80 percent off the standard price.

These 10 tips can help you save money on your next ski trip.

Buy in advance. Ski for cheap by avoiding an impromptu trip -- prices generally rise as the trip date nears. According to a December, 2011 travel article from The New York Times, the average savings by booking through Liftopia amounts to 33 percent for tickets purchased 14 days in advance; tickets bought within the two weeks of ski day are reduced an average 27 percent. Chain retailers, such as Costco, and local ski shops also sell discounted lift tickets.

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Bring your own gear or buy it

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The FEBRUARY MONTHLY FORECAST: http://zoemoonastrology.blogspot.com/2013/01/zoe-moon-astrology-february-monthly.html

How rare is the week ahead? Those of you that listen to my radio show heard me talk about this opportunity already, we have a triple conjunction occurring for the first time in our lifetimes in the sign of Pisces between Mercury, Mars and Neptune. It means that in this week ahead the single most important thing you can do for your future is to make a decision and act upon it.

February for Aries: February highlights two parts of your life; the side that

The Neptune/Piscean energy brings Karmic past life momentum behind your ideas, decisions, talks, meetings, writing, agreements, sales, local activities, offers, proposals, pitches, and your actions or reactions. There is a

Photo: ThinkstockBy Corrie Pikul

Happy Fruit
Oranges and papaya are high in vitamin B6 and folic acid, both of which have been found to be lacking in studies in patients who suffer from depression. 



Added perk: Many people swear that these fruits, with their pleasantly tangy scent and cheery orange hues, help wake up the senses.

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The Thinking Woman's Pick-Me-Up
Fish oil is famously high in polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to brain function and cardiovascular health. While there is an established link between people with depression and low levels of these omega-3 fatty acids, scientists are still trying to definitively prove that the reverse is also true. Some encouraging studies found that omega-3s have boosted the mood-elevating power of prescription antidepressants; in another large study, omega-3 supplements improved the symptoms of those diagnosed with depression but who do not suffer from anxiety (although this research was funded