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Back to topAre there any disadvantages to using antioxidants?All of the experts SELF spoke with agree that there really aren’t many. Some antioxidants may be a bit more likely to cause irritation (itching, burning, redness in some skin tones) than others. However, as a class, they’re certainly not notorious for uncomfortable side effects such as peeling and dryness, as is the case with potent ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid, Dr. Skotnicki points out.The biggest potential pitfall is that an antioxidant skin care product may not be as effective as it claims to be. Finding one that works, remains stable…
MANY VULVA OWNERS have learned to think of their genitals as unclean or unsightly. Anyone who’s internalized these untrue ideas might be surprised to learn that the Sanskrit term for a vulva, “yoni,” means “sacred space”—and in tantra, massaging this body part is considered an uplifting act.“Yoni massage is a spiritual practice meant to deepen the receiver’s sense of connection to their body and sexual energy,” explains clinical sexologist Sarah Melancon. The giver of a yoni massage touches the vulva and vagina in a variety of ways just to bring pleasure, without the goal of orgasm, which can help the…
Indian mackerel, also known as ‘Rastrelliger kanagurta’ or ‘Bangda’, is a fish species that holds a special place in the hearts of seafood lovers, particularly in coastal regions of India, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Beyond its delectable taste, Indian mackerel offers a plethora of nutritional benefits, making it a highly sought-after choice for health-conscious individuals. In this article, we delve into the world of Indian mackerel, exploring its nutritional profile, health benefits, cooking tips, and more. Whether you are a seafood enthusiast looking to incorporate this fish into your diet or simply curious about its unique characteristics, this article will…
Summer sleep expectations: You come home after a long day, collapse into your snuggly bed, and fall asleep ASAP. Summer sleep reality: You come home after a long day, collapse into your snuggly bed, and proceed to start sweating and fitfully flinging around the sheets all night. For the fellow sheet-flingers out there, the problem isn’t just that it’s warmer outside—it’s also that your bedding isn’t always breathable. While some fabrics trap heat, others are lightweight enough that you can still burrow in without worrying about waking up in a puddle. And by others, we mean cotton. According to Heather…
Why have one podcast host when you can have three? In this episode, Mighty host Ashley talks with Kat and Skye, the co-hosts of our new sister podcast Health & (un)Wellness, about their experience living with migraine. Learn more about each of their migraine stories as well as what the neurological disease has stolen from (and given to) them. They will also give an inside scoop about the first season of Health & (un)Wellness, which centers an unfiltered deep dive on what it means to live with migraine; from work to home, mental health to misconceptions. Get a preview of the season’s incredible roster of…
Let’s start by saying a couple of things self-care is not. A self-care routine isn’t:An excuse to continually be unhealthy. A cheat day once in a while is fine (encouraged even, because: balance), but you can’t use “self-care” to justify poor habits.Spending excess money on yourself that you don’t have. Debt has never done a body good. #TreatYoSelfResponsiblySelfish.Maybe we should repeat that last one, because we want it to sink in. Self-care isn’t selfish, nor is it a waste of time. The world spins deceivingly fast; if you don’t step aside and check in with yourself every now and again,…
NEWS RELEASE ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Mayo Clinic study published in Journal of Translational Medicine evaluated the use of genomic testing broadly for rare diseases. With the increased use of genomic testing such as multi-gene panels, exome sequencing and genome sequencing in the past decade, there is a greater opportunity to better diagnose and treat patients with rare diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 10,000 distinct rare diseases exist and an estimated 25-30 million Americans are affected by one of them. In the four-year Mayo Clinic study researchers evaluated 1,152 patients with rare diseases, did…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Even the most proficient home cooks will admit that preparing a meal from scratch daily can be daunting. While having leftovers is a solid option for having to avoid cooking every evening, eating the same food over and over gets old pretty fast. When life inevitably gets in the way, it is nice to know that you have a prepared meal in the refrigerator that…
I started, taken aback. What did my emotions have to do with my eczema? “What do you mean?” I asked.She didn’t speak right away, but the kindness in her expression surprised me. She was asking out of genuine concern, as a sister or a friend might. I felt cared for. Seen. Somehow she could tell that underneath my raw and painful skin was a heart crying for help so quietly that even I hadn’t heard it. Before she could speak, I burst into tears.Coming out as trans to my partner, Norman—showing the entirety of myself to him—had been a major…
Preeclampsia—the life-threatening surge in blood pressure that strikes 1 in 25 pregnancies—is an enigmatic condition. Each year, it causes the deaths of more than 70,000 women worldwide. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack targeted strategies to treat it. Delivery, the only available therapy, is not the “cure” it is often made out to be, according to Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic who has devoted her career to studying this common pregnancy complication. “Even after delivery, women can have dangerously high blood pressure for many days or weeks,” she says. “And they remain at…