We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hair is a major part of a woman’s identity. Just like our skin and nails, our hair is affected by the foods we eat. Avocados also get bonus points for being vegan-friendly. Coconuts Coconut water lovers, rejoice. There’s a new reason to continue your love affair with this sweet, refreshing beverage. “Coconuts have vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E,” says Graham....
It really can be that easy. After three weeks, you will be amazed by how much it has transformed your life. How cool is that? There’s something so empowering about starting your day in control of your actions and emotions. This feeling can then be carried on through the morning and, eventually, throughout your whole day. What better way to greet the morning than with a little “me” time? What are some things you’re free to do?...
Toilet seats are cleaned and disinfected pretty often precisely because you expect them to be disgusting. He explained toABC Newsthat the average cutting board has 200 times more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat does. Why does that happen? Because many people just rinse off their cutting board after using instead of actuallywashingit. According toReader’s Digest,researchers in Arizona discovered that 10 percent of kitchen sponges contain salmonella. They also contained more E....
I have these questions, and I thought you might too. Dr. Lee was kind enough to answer my questions and gave me a lot to think about. What exactly does confidence mean? Confidence isn’t all internal Confidence comes from within, right? Not according toMegan BruneauMA, RCC. That takes experience and positive reinforcement. Don’t confuse confidence with self-esteem A lack of confidence in oneself can manifest in myriad ways. We all experience these feelings sometimes, but for some of us, these conditions can become pathological illnesses....
It’s an undeniable fact of modern life: our cell phones are a part of us. It’s worse than you think, too. There were a handful of germs that are common to all of us, but others were more scary. Fortunately, it’s a simple thing to do. Nomophobia stands for “no-mobile-phone phobia,” and it’s a very real thing. If you’re like many people, that’s probably not many. Ourincreasing reliance on our phones and other technology is slowly but surely impacting something called our transactive memory....
Taking the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle might mean doing a bit of research. So, here are some ways you may be mislead about healthy foods and eating a healthier diet. “Eating fat does not make you fat. “It’s definitely time for us to move on from the idea that fat is the enemy.” Rebecca Lewis, in-house dietitian atHelloFreshagrees. Limit your intake of animal based saturated fats as they have a higher association with heart disease when over-consumed....
Luckily, in 1960, the pill was approved for contraceptive use. Five years later,more than 6.5 millionAmerican women were taking the pill. When someone talks about the pill today, they could mean one of any number of types. From combination pills to progesterone only pills, the options for oral contraceptives are aplenty. That, however, is in a perfect world. What decreases the pill’s effectiveness, you ask? Forgetting to take it can be a huge factor....
Most people know that they should floss, and that flossing is a good thing for them to do. Gary Glassman, dentist and world-renowned Oral Fitness expert. “Not flossing your teeth is like only washing the outside of a mug and not the inside.” He told me that flossing can leave leftover food and drink around your teeth. Dr. Jeffrey Rappaport, general dentist and co-founder ofAforain New York City, agrees. Are you flossing enough?...
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul a truly beautiful expression. Eyes are precious, and keeping them healthy can have a great impact on the quality of your life. In fact, your eyes can be a window into the state of your health. Many diseases some obvious, others less so affect your eyes. From high blood pressure to cancer, your eyes and vision are vulnerable to a slew of medical conditions....
Cardio exercise is amazing for our bodies. Running, cycling, and swimming help us build endurance and give us a nice boost in our days. Cardio exerciseprevents chronic diseasewhile improving our heart health. However, like anything else, there can be too much of a good thing. Cardiovascular exercise puts stress on our hearts. A moderate amount helps strengthen our heart muscle, but too much cardio can actually weaken it. You’d be hard-pressed to find a physician or healthcare provider who does not recommend some cardio exercise....
Having been pregnant 13 times, I can attest to the fact that every single time is different. It’s a deeply personal transformation yet much of it is experienced in the most public of ways. After all, an increasingly burgeoning belly seems to reveal all of your secrets! I was never working when I had my first three children. I juggled motherhood as I made my way through college. It was difficult but I was young and independent....
Moving on from afailed relationshipisn’t easy. It’s pretty safe to say we’ve all been there. You get into a new relationship and things are amazing. You feel like the world around you has stopped and it’s just you and that other person. You meet families and talk about future plans together. As far as you’re concerned, this is it the relationship you’ve been waiting for. It always feelsso difficultin the moment, but as the saying goes “Hindsight is 20/20....
That is, you don’t have to remember to do anything in order for it to work. Here’s what really happens when you decide to get an IUD. That’s because there are five different IUDs that arecurrently approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Your doctor will ask about your periods (are they heavy, do you get cramps, etc.) as well as your familyhistory of certain disordersthat may be impacted by the IUD....
