Well, a new study is debunking that stereotype by proving that things really do get better with agelikewaybetter. It turns out there’s lots of action that people over 50 are getting in on. What people’s sex lives are like in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. People between ages 50 and 80 have sex twice a month on average, the survey found. Another 22% said their sex lives areas adventurous as when they were younger....
We’ve already espoused the wonders ofletting your kids get outdoors and play. “Especially if you are someone who maybe didn’t grow up in this environment. So how you feel about letting your kid explore probably depends on the lens that you were raised with. If this sounds like you, here are a few ways you might get outside your comfort zone. And, like with any new habit, start slow and build up from there....
As afunctional medicine practitioner, it’s my job to empower you to take back control of your health. This is where coconut aminos come in. So now, instead of skipping out on your favorite recipes, just make this simple swap. Your taste buds won’t notice a major difference, but your body definitely will. Coconut aminos vs. tamari vs. soy sauce: What’s the difference? For those who have issues withestrogen dominance, soy-containing foods aren’t always the best choice....
Anxiety is probably the most common presenting issue among my client base. Sure enough, as her anxiety lessened, boredom did start to make its presence felt in her life. However, over time, my client came to embrace this new state. She labeled it “a privilege” and a sign that anxiety had released its stranglehold over her life. Interestingly, when she stopped reacting to and judging her boredom, it started to ease....
Vigorous exercise can be one of the best stress busters out there. What could be more empowering than finishing a tough CrossFit workout? Or more freeing than leaving work behind on an evening run? For some people, strenuous workouts can rejuvenate the mind and body. It all has to do with that hormone calledcortisol. You may know it as one of our “stress hormones.” The role of cortisol in the bodyand why too much is not your friend....
I’m going to make a wager that you’ve already heard about gua sha. (Watch her full explanation and tutorial video here.) Studies, too, show that regular facial massages do help improve skin quality. Well, now the technique is gaining popularity below the neck. We say “gaining popularity” because just like facial gua shaor any form of TCMthis is not new. “I think it makes sense that facial gua sha caught on first....
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I grew up playing outside a lot, and my family would go on camping trips. But I didn’t think of myself as an “outdoor kid.” It was just my childhood and how we did it growing up. And my husband [professional climberTommy Caldwell], his job is essentially playing outside. So even before having kids, our lives were about getting outdoors and doing this together. Once we started having the conversation about having kids, it was really important thatwe embraced being outside....
Many experts fear, too, that its loss will come at a cost. “Kids need nature, they need unstructured time, and they need play. Nature has real, physiological benefits for people of all ages. Physical activity is critical in brain development. “And especially with younger kids, their brains grow and develop through movement. Kids need to learn to prioritize downtime. We alladults and kidsneed unstructured time to unwind and recharge. It’s what helps us perform better when we come back to school or work....
What is the glymphatic system? But why exactly would the brain need a waste removal mechanism? What influences how well the glymphatic system works? 5 ways to optimize the glymphatic system and boost brain health. Small changes can sometimes have exponential positive effects. Stay hydrated, especially as temperatures rise. The volume of fluid within our vessels helps to support cerebral blood flow. Blood has to pump from the heart to the brain against gravity....
So how do these two ideas play out in terms of what yours truly decides to eat? Here, let me walk you through what I might eat on any given day. Truthfully, it’s one of the first things I think about the moment I wake up. I find that I am super productive in the morning with nothing more than coffee in my stomach. Yes, not having three meals a day sounds iconoclastic, but that is in keeping with my nature....
The benefits of massage have long been documented. For this reason, massages have long been used as part of physical therapy practices and holistic medicine. What is Chinese massage? “What it really is, is Tui na or ‘push-and-pull.'” Today, it’spretty widely accepted2as an alternative or complementary treatment to avariety of ailments. Tui na follows acupressure points, which are the same as acupuncture points. (You’ve likely heard chi referenced with these....
When it comes to health, gender is a front-and-center factor at pretty much every phase of clinical study. Since our microbiomes are asunique as our fingerprint, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula, dosage, or product. Women experience digestive issues very differently (and let’s face it: more often). When it comes to the gut stuff, women really get the short end of the stick. The 10 specially selected strains of good bacteria in RenewLife’sUltimate Flora Women’s Care 25 Billionthe No....
