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Are you curious about where you stand on your menopausal journey? Are you wondering if it’s causing those pesky symptoms, or is it something else? You can use a hormone testing kit to gain valuable insight from the comfort of your home.As your body shifts hormone production during perimenopause — the prelude to menopause — you may experience hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and other physical changes. It’s like a rollercoaster of emotions and sensations inviting you to step into your true power and embrace your older, wiser self.But how do you keep tabs on these hormonal changes? One…
What is alcohol rehab? Alcohol rehab includes treatment programs that cover a variety of approaches to managing alcohol use disorder and overcoming addiction. Different treatment options cater to different people based on your unique needs, such as how long you’ve been struggling with your alcohol addiction and how severely it’s affecting your life. Your alcohol use disorder may be a new issue, and you increasingly use drinking to cope with stressful events. You might feel like life is slipping out of your control, as if you’re entering a gradual but dangerous spiral. Or your addiction may be something you’ve struggled…
Let’s be honest: There’s nothing better than cracking open a refreshing can of soda on a hot summer’s day or enjoying a big cup of it with buttery popcorn at the movie theatre. But when you’re trying to lose weight, some of your favorite indulgences need a bit of adjusting. The good news is, you don’t have to totally ditch your love affair with soda. It all comes down to following smart habits that still allow you to sip your favorite soda beverage without putting your health and weight at risk. We spoke with experts who share the best ways…
In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser. Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. With an MBA from New York University, he has founded three companies and authored five books, notably “Finding Clarity”. His passion for integrating mindfulness into leadership culminated in the “Search Inside Yourself” program at Google, an influential initiative that married emotional intelligence with mindfulness. Marc also brings unique insights from his ten-year residency at the San Francisco Zen Center and his stint as the director of Tassajara, the first Zen…
The following story contains slight spoilers for Barbie. BY NOW, ANYONE who’s seen Greta Gerwig’s Barbie knows that it’s far more than your typical movie based on a toy. No offense to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, but typically this is a subgenre where what you see is what you get; when you hire a filmmaker like Gerwig (whose last two films, Lady Bird and Little Women, both earned Oscar nominations), digging a bit deeper comes with the price of admission. While Barbie isn’t an earth-shattering epic character study like its “Barbenheimer” co-headliner, it nonetheless tells an important story for…
Healthy eating is crucial in today’s fast-paced lifestyle as it enhances overall well-being and productivity. Proper nutrition supports mental clarity, boosts energy levels, and strengthens the immune system, enabling individuals to cope with daily challenges effectively. By maintaining a balanced diet, people can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, leading to a better quality of life. Prioritizing healthy eating habits ensures sustained vitality and optimal performance amidst the demands of modern life. The article aims to emphasize the significance of healthy eating in the context of today’s fast-paced lifestyle. It highlights how adopting…
One out of three children will have at least one stressful or traumatic childhood experience, including things such as their parents divorcing or a family member with a drug or alcohol problem, according to the latest National Survey of Children’s Health. In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that such adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and sexual dysfunction in women later in life. Their findings are published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Researchers recommend care providers screen their patients with sexual dysfunction for adverse childhood experiences and offer multidisciplinary treatment including referral for counseling.…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP The temptation to scratch an incessantly itchy bug bite is very, very real. But! All that scratching is fruitless, because the bite will inevitably still be itchy once you pull away, with the added uncomfortable bonus of being more irritated, too. Instead of taking matters into your…
The traditional psychotherapy model has focused on healing past wounds and addressing emotional distress. While this is important, there is a growing movement in the field that believes in a more holistic approach that addresses psychological issues and helps individuals find their purpose and mission in life. This holistic approach is what we at Nexum HC call “growth-oriented psychotherapy.” The Focuses Of Growth-Oriented Psychotherapy Growth-oriented psychotherapy takes a strengths-based approach, focusing on what is going well in an individual’s life rather than solely on what is not. This approach recognizes that we are all capable of growth and change and…
As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines.Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson says the HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule. It’s a preventive measure that can save lives later. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “HPV causes a number of cancers. We think of it as causing cervical cancer in women. But it also causes vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, head and…