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When it comes to talking about vaginal smells of any sort, I’m firmly on “Team Normalize That Vaginas and Vulvas Aren’t Supposed to Smell Like Fruit or Flowers” because, well, that’s not what they are. In fact, a perfectly healthy vagina can smell sour, bittersweet, or metallic due to normal variations in vaginal flora (aka the mix of yeast and bacteria within the vagina) caused by anything from changes in your diet or your sweat levels to hormonal shifts, and yes, your period. But what does it mean when a vaginal smell lingers post-period or shows up afterward? According to…
Kathleen Stewart was used to waiting for test results. She’d been called back for additional mammogram images many times and had already undergone two biopsies of suspicious areas in her breasts. In March 2022, as she waited for a call about the results of a breast biopsy, the resident of La Crosse, Wisconsin, felt she already knew what they would be. “I had already had that internal conversation that if I was diagnosed, I knew what I would do,” Kathleen says. Not-so-surprising diagnosis Kathleen’s experience with breast cancer started long before that afternoon. She was raised in a close-knit family…
Mind & Meaning obtain total emotional mastery that will change your life Posted by: Emotions are the lifeblood of the human experience. They’re the driving forces that shape our decisions, actions, and reactions. Whether it’s the passionate love that leads to marriage or the rage that can incite war, emotions are the ultimate power – the core of what calls us to action. Yet, many of us struggle to manage our emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones. Consequently, we end up feeling controlled by them. So, mastering our emotions isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity for enhancing the quality of our life.…
When Tanner Bommersbach, M.D., and a team of Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed national records of pediatric emergency department visits, they provided essential data to describe the growing national crisis in pediatric mental health. Their study found that from 2011 to 2020, youth visits to emergency departments for mental health reasons doubled, while the proportion of visits for suicide-related symptoms increased fivefold. The team’s findings were recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Bommersbach, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow, hopes the study’s results will be useful in national conversations about youth mental health. Taking on a serious problem…
Sometimes I dream about how pleasant life would be if I didn’t get my period every month. I wouldn’t have to deal with brain fog or cramps, or worry about whether or not I have any tampons in my house (or scramble when I realize I definitely do not). I also wouldn’t have to force myself to function when all I really want to do, at least for a day or two, is cozy up in bed and nap. When my period hits, my energy crashes, and I transform into a slothier version of myself—and I know I’m not alone.Fatigue…
If you’re looking in the mirror and wondering why you casually woke up with a “balloon belly,” water weight may be to blame. Naturally, unwarranted bloating may immediately cause you to freak out—but don’t. We here at Eat This, Not That! did some digging and chatted with experts who break down the reasons why you have water weight and what to do about it. Here’s everything you should be aware of when it comes to water weight, along with exactly how you can get rid of it. Keep reading to learn more, and when you’re finished, be sure to check…
By Leo Babauta A year ago, my team & I started a grand experiment in our Fearless Living Academy, designed to create the best training possible for learning to face and deal with uncertainty in our lives, especially around habits and purpose work. We call it the Uncertainty Challenge. It’s a 4-week challenge that we’ve run 12 times so far, with astounding results. Seriously, I didn’t know what to expect, but people have been doing things in these challenges that’s just blowing me away. Results like: Finally stopped procrastinating Made more progress on a project in 4 weeks than in…
This article reviews the best nutrition coaching certifications in the fitness industry. Nutrition coaching is a lucrative, rewarding career that can set you up for success in the fitness industry. We break down the top nutrition certifications to help you decide which one makes the most sense for your specific career goals. As part of our research, we consulted with Tyler Read, a fitness industry expert and the founder of PTPioneer, a website and brand that has helped thousands of nutrition coaches and personal trainers excel in their careers by choosing the right certifications for their specific goals. Whether you…
How healthy do you think you are? If you’re a man (presumably why you’re reading this article), it’s likely that you believe you’re leading a healthy lifestyle. A recent Cleveland Clinic nationwide survey revealed that a staggering 81% of men said they felt that they were relatively healthy; however, the unfortunate reality is that men’s self-reported daily habits paint a vastly different—and alarming—picture. When asked about their health habits, the survey found that 83% of American men experienced stress in the last six months, 44% don’t get an annual physical, 44% don’t take care of their mental health, and only…
Superfoods are chock-full of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. Essentially, a food that’s classified as “super” benefits your overall health, which is why the superfood hype is so real. According to Laura Burak MS, RD, founder of GetNaked® Nutrition and author of Slim Down with Smoothies, consuming a variety of superfoods can boost your body’s ability to function to the best of its ability. That means keeping your blood sugar levels stable, kicking up your metabolism, and helping you feel more satisfied. All of these are key factors in losing weight naturally. So if you’re…