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The good news is that canker sores usually get better on their own, typically within a week or two, per Dr. Palomo. Still, 10 days can feel like an eternity when your mouth is pulsating with a persistent sting, so you might want to consider these at-home treatments while you wait.1. Stick to eating soft and bland foods.Because spicy, acidic, and sharp foods can further inflame or injure your ulcer, Dr. Palomo recommends steering clear of things like buffalo wings, citrus fruits, tortilla chips, and pretzels. Instead, try to stick with soft and bland options like oatmeal, mild soups, mashed…
Welcome to the second article of our series on mindfulness for racial healing by Tovi Scruggs-Hussein. You can read the first article of the series here. If you have questions please send them to [email protected] and we may include them in a future Q&A article with Tovi’s response. In my first year as a teacher, I distinctly remember the moment I looked around my classroom on the first day of school, as all teachers do to assess their circumstance, and remember what I told myself about what I saw. There were lots of Brown and Black students, a few White…
Costco is arguably one of the most productive shopping experiences. Buying some of your favorite items in bulk and having such a great selection of, well, everything you can possibly need is always a win. When it comes to shopping for weight-loss meals, though, having a few things on your list in advance makes the process so much more seamless. We spoke with The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, who sit on our Medical Expert Board, to find out the #1 best Costco breakfast food for weight loss. Keep reading to learn…
March 5, 2024 By Leanne Vogel March 9, 2024 In today’s episode of the Keto Diet Podcast, we’re diving deep into parts of our lives that we each want to change – some big changes, and others smaller. But the same truth remains… change takes time, and it also takes planning. Let’s unpack some of the simplest ways to make lasting changes, that stick for life! Dr. Thomas Hemingway is a medical professional with a profound interest in the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being. Early in his career, Dr. Hemingway subscribed to the once-common notion that sleep…
Featured News March 18, 2024 Each year, nearly half a million people worldwide die from brain aneurysms. In the U.S., an estimated 6.7 million people have an unruptured brain aneurysm, which means about 1 in 50 people might have one. A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral aneurysm, is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. Dr. Chris Fox, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, says there are two broad categories of aneurysms: ruptured aneurysms, which are neurosurgical emergencies, and unruptured aneurysms, where there is time to establish a treatment plan that may involve multiple options. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
Our bodies undergo some pretty incredible — and sometimes surprising — changes as we age. One thing that can be hard to anticipate is how our hormonal balance can shift throughout different seasons of life. Many factors affect what’s going on with your hormones. The good news is that you can positively influence them through daily lifestyle habits, like nutrition. Eating in a way that promotes healthy hormone balance is key. And don’t worry, it doesn’t require spending tons of money or hours meal prepping. Keep reading for some easy tips and hormone-balancing diet ideas. What Causes Hormone Imbalance? “When…
Achieving your goal of losing weight while simultaneously building lean muscle mass requires a strategic approach. This entails integrating targeted workouts, improved nutrition, and cultivating effective lifestyle habits that align with your goals. Despite its inherent challenges, these 10 best tips to lose weight and build lean muscle provide a foundational framework to propel your journey. Drawing from years of coaching and honing my expertise, I’ve crafted this list to address the common aspirations shared by countless clients, including yourself. You can optimize your progress and realize tangible results by prioritizing consistency and efforts across all facets—exercise routines, dietary choices,…
Intuitive eating and mindful eating are slightly different techniques, but both have some major perks. See if one or both styles make sense for you. While intuitive and mindful eating seems synonymous, they each have their own vibe. Let’s delve into the distinctions and explore how to integrate both for a healthier approach to eating.Mindful eating involves bringing your awareness to the present moment and being nonjudgmental within your body while eating.This means paying full attention to your food and engaging all five senses. This can look like chewing more and doing it slowly, paying attention to the smell and…
Featured News March 16, 2024 March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn about kidney cancer. Kidney cancer is cancer that begins in the kidneys, which are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They’re behind your abdominal organs, with one kidney on each side of your spine. The kidneys remove waste from your blood and regulate a healthy balance between water, sodium and minerals in your bloodstream. Approximately 81,600 new cases of kidney cancer ― more than 52,000 in men and 29,000 in women ― will be diagnosed in the U.S. this…
There are two key points to an effective workout: executing each exercise with proper form and structuring the exercises in a sound order. This article will discuss some strategies to program exercises correctly, focusing on the optimal order for resistance training workouts. Programming exercise order correctly can lead to increased gains, sustained energy throughout the workout, and a lower likelihood of injury. Start with the Exercise that you Want to Improve Strength in the Most This tip may seem vague at first, but fitness goals differ from person to person. A recent systematic review found that “increases in muscular strength…