You’ve finally worked up the courage to register for your first 5K. But before you hit the streets, there are some things you should know. Focus on nutrition first. When it comes to your event preparation, nutrition is where your main focus should be. The food you eat the night before will be the food in your system during your event. On the day of your event, eat a good meal approximately two hours before the event starts....
But is this vibe actually a real, concrete phenomena? Here’s what “afterglow” actually means. For this study, researchers collected data from over 200 newlywed couples. What your glow says about your relationship. Can sex sustain the romantic bond in between sexual experiences? Does this afterglow really matter when it comes to our relationships and keeping romance alive? In the long-term, this glow was linked to higher levels ofmarital satisfaction. As for what your glow says about you, specifically?...
Case in point: lemon balm. What exactly is lemon balm? The lemon balm plant (Melissa officinalis) is aperennial herbthat’s a member of the mint family. It’s native to the Mediterranean but grows easily throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Lemon balm leaves have been used in herbal medicine dating back to aroundthe year A.D. 60 in Ancient Greece. Fun fact: Lemon balm was alsoused in spellsto heal broken hearts and attract love....
Your microbiome is your key to weight loss success. They’re also to blame for unwelcome food cravings. Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips. It turns out that lean people havemore gut bacteriaand amore diverse microbiota1than those who are overweight or obese. Gut microbes respond quickly to a change in diet.
So, to get to reduce the keto flu you must ensure you’re adequately hydrated. The two reasons a keto diet might trigger hair loss. I first heard about the keto/hair loss connection on one of my favorite podcasts. While keto can be a powerfully healthy diet, its also a stressor on your body, says Miller. There are many health-supporting behaviors that are stressors, like intermittent fasting. And that can throw off a variety of regulatory functions in the body....
“Is my period ever going to come back?” Amanda asked during our initial consultation. She had gone off the pill five months ago. Since that time, her period had gone MIA. But to be clear: Women do not actually have periods while on birth control. Instead, what they experience is a withdrawal bleed during their placebo week. This is why going off of the birth control pill can reveal underlying menstrual irregularities....
Two main types of cinnamon. 5 health benefits of cinnamon. Research suggests that cinnamon has the potential to aid in the treatment of everything fromheart diseaseto diabetes. Here are some of the most impressive science-backed benefits of cinnamon: 1. Cinnamon packs an antioxidant punch. The good news: Cinnamon happens to be packed withantioxidants3, which stabilize free radicals. Even better,research reveals5that the antioxidants in cinnamon are alsoanti-inflammatory. These antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties likely play a role in cinnamon’s other health benefits listed here....
Canker sores.Just the name is enough to make you shudder. But you don’t have to wait them out in agony. What is a canker sore? As much as it sounds like something infectious and awful, a canker sore isn’t really that serious. Also known asaphthous ulcers1in medical terms, these nuisances are actually just small lesions that appear in the mouth. Theyre usually white or yellow, surrounded by a red ring in an oval or circle shape....
Green tea has been considered a health-promoting beveragelongbeforematcha lattesmade their way onto every hipster cafe menu. Discovered around 3000 B.C. Talk about trendy before his time. Today,green teais still beloved. But not all green tea extracts are created equal. Increasingly, research suggests that a form of green tea extract known as green tea phytosome may be superior. What is green tea phytosome? But why not just drink green tea? Benefits of green tea phytosome for health....
It seems that a lot of different types of alcohol have health benefits! That said, two seem to resurface over and over again as top choicesred wineand tequila. Their answers might surprise you. Tequila every time “Tequila over wine all day. First, it’s distilled, which makes it far less inflammatory. Tequila is made from agave, so it’s very low on the glycemic index. People report still being in ketosis after having a good tequila like Mezcal....
But allowing stress, caffeine, and sugar to fuel us can make the symptoms of perimenopause worse. The perfect essential oil blend to get you through perimenopause. It’s important to keep your body moving and fueled properly during perimenopause. My favorite essential oils for energizing my body and mind arepeppermint1and wild orange. Bergamot is also great for mental health and works by both energizing and relaxing your body and mind. Replace the top, cap, and swirl to combine....
Baths are an integral part of my self-care routine. I think you get the idea. Essential oils smell amazing and they each bring their own set of healing properties. Sounds like a win-win right? What you’re gonna wanna know before you add essential oils to your bath. Some of them can irritate your skin, eyes, and othersensitive regions,big time. But is it the same for the bath? According to Dr. Snyder, it’s not quite as simple as diluting your essential oil....
It seems like everywhere you turn, people are talking thyroid health. This means that showing your thyroid some love starts at home with your daily self-care routines. One thing that could be worth a try is essential oils. Lavender and rosemary essential oils may alsoinhibit the free radical attacks on your body and lower cortisol levels simultaneously3. Replace the rollerball top and swirl to blend. Another amazing option is diffusing essential oils....
