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Its one of five alternative contraceptive methods that I recommend in my bookPeriod Repair Manual. It can cause the well-known side effects of pain and heavier periods. It can also cause the lesser-known side effect of an altered vaginal microbiome. Here’s what you better know. What you should probably know about the vaginal microbiome. Just like your gut, your vagina is full of good bacteria. Its called thevaginal microbiome1, and it consists primarily of lactic-acid-producing bacteria from the genusLactobacillus....

When really, these signs could be tell-alls for a much larger issue going on underneath the surface. Here are four ways you’re able to tell if your scalp is inflamed. It hurts. If you have any inflammation at all, chances are yourscalp is experiencing some pain. It’s red. There are two classes of inflammation associated with scalp redness. The first is the more deep-rooted redness around the follicle, called perifollicular erythema....

The keto craze has yet to slow down, and for good reason. It’s no wonder everyone wants to take advantage of all things keto. The desire to be healthy isn’t bad. It’s when it turns into an obsession that it becomes a problem. How do you know if your keto fixation has morphed into orthorexia? With the rise of keto has come the development of hundreds of keto-“friendly” products. You aren’t eating enoughagain, so you could hit your macros....

When I was in college, I traveled to Nepal to study at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Garlic naan, white rice, probably hundreds of dumplings … I even ate a chocolate croissant from a local bakeryevery single dayand didn’t exercise once. I was in shock. So, what happened? At the time I gave credit to the quality of food I was eating. Better ingredients, more whole foods and less processed stuff....

Being on a diet is their norm, and theyre convinced the next one will finally bring them contentedness. Living your life obsessed with weight and food is exhausting. Developing a healthy relationship to food and your body is a complex process, and it doesnt occur overnight. But here are the four main elements Ive found most people need for start healing: 1. Self-love Self-compassion isnt about believing youre perfect or loving every inch of your body....

The mind-body connection may be stronger with some women. What exactly does that mean? The two work in tandem. Of course, this is true for most people. (“Your brain is your most importantsex organ,” self-love guru andmbg Collective memberMelissa Ambrosinitells mbg. But these findings suggest this mind-body connection might beespeciallyimportant for women who have trouble accessing sexual desire. In other words, when the body got aroused as the mind got aroused....

Who’s with me? Typically, my strict criteria steers me toward options like a nice dry hard cider, which is great. What is hard kombucha? First off, you might be wondering, what is hard kombucha anyway? Doesn’t all kombucha have trace amounts of alcohol? Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips. Hard kombucha takes things up a notch. A few brands are available at someonline alcohol retailers, too....

Sugar hangovers are real, and they do not feel good! What’s life without celebration and going a little overboard sometimes? You only live once, after all. Now it’s time to tackle the lingering physical symptoms that might be making you feel less than optimal. Here’s how: 1. Get that body moving. The blood-sugar-balancing benefits of exercise are WAY underrated and underappreciated. But exercise helps balance blood sugar in both the short and long term....

But should you head to yoga class right before going for a jog or run? That one’s up for debate. Let’s talk about it. Here’s why a regular yoga practice is a good idea for runners. A number of factors go into being a strong runner. “[Practicing yoga regularly] will therefore decrease the risk of injury during running. " So, should you do yoga right before you run? Tiffany LesterofParsley Health, taking a full yoga class before running probably isn’t a good idea at all....

Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips. “Garlic, the main ingredient, is a known nutritional powerhouse for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties. It containsbeneficial compounds found to reduce inflammation, offer antioxidant benefits, and strengthen our immune system1. Honey also boosts antioxidants in our body and increases our ability to fight disease. While the two ingredients alone are great, they’re made exponentially greater by the fermentation process....

I’m awell-documented lover of tea. The letters stand forcumin,coriander, andfennel, the three ingredients in the concoction. To reap all of those benefits, though, the way you prepare the tea is important. If you’re not one for making your own teas, you’re able to also purchase CCF. Marvin Singh, M.D. buys his fromBanyan Botanicals. As for said flavor? It tasted like a blend of fall harvest spices and a bustling Middle Eastern marketplace....

No matter what your holiday situation is, that’s a lot of pressure for anyone. And that’s especially true if you’re not used to prioritizing your own self-care. Below, we’re sharing three simple but impactful intentions to consider setting this holiday season. (Viewing on desktop? Flip over each intention card by clicking the buttons on the right!)

You’re not sure how or why it developed, but your nightcap of choice is a sugary treat. Sugar cravings explained. Desiring a sweet after a meal may be due to a variety of reasons. Or your meal lacked completeness or pleasure, so now you are looking for more. Did your meal hit umami? Was it colorful and appealing to the eyes? Did you enjoy it? Did it fill you up?...