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Shatavari is a medicinal plant that has been revered for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Its name, “Shatavari,” comes from the Sanskrit words “shat,” meaning “hundred” and “vari” meaning “roots” or “husband” indicating its potential to provide a hundred benefits or being a beloved herb for women. Shatavari holds a prominent place in the history of traditional medicine. Traditionally, Shatavari has been valued for its ability to support women’s reproductive health, promote fertility, and balance hormones. It has also been used for digestive issues, as an immune booster, and to alleviate inflammatory conditions. The herb has deep cultural significance and…
Ready to “add to cart” but don’t know what the heck a CBD tincture is compared to oil? We have all you need to know about the differences here.If you’ve done any CBD shopping, you know the number of choices is borderline unreal.CBD oils and tinctures may look like the same damn thing, but there is actually a difference.We get into the nuts and bolts of it below, but to quickly answer your burning question: One is oil-based, and the other is alcohol-based.CBD oil uses a carrier oil — commonly medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil — as its base, while CBD…
You’ve probably seen the red flag filter going around social media—one that reveals the three “red flags” or warning signs its user displays in a relationship. To shout out the track called “Red Flag Collector” on her upcoming album, Chemistry, Kelly Clarkson gave the game a go on TikTok, and instead used it to share the three characteristics she steers clear of in a partner.The three habits the filter gave her were “cancels plans,” “vegan,” and “mansplains.” The first two wouldn’t bother her, she said, and although the last one is “annoying,” she admitted, none of those falls in her top three. Her actual…
On May 13, 2023, two-time and defending Olympia 212 champion Shaun Clarida was one of the featured guest posers at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro, the show ran by IFBB Pro League and NPC President Jim Manion. Clarida was one of six men taking to the stage in this annual bodybuilding tradition. The others were former Mr. Olympia Big Ramy, Arnold Classic champions Samson Dauda and Nick Walker, 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford, and second-generation star Hunter Labrada. Clarida was proud of being one of the men who Manion personally asked to join him in the Steel City. “To be…
What if you could eat ice cream to improve your health? Improve your digestion by eating cake? Lose weight and eat brownies and even have more energy — all by eating more dessert? You can, and you should. You don’t have to give up the good stuff to live your best life (because cutting out entire food groups and skipping dessert … no thanks). Instead, treat yourself to a daily dessert that’s actually good for you: a superfood dessert. Superfood dessert is exactly what it sounds like — something that’s absolutely delicious, but also really nutritious and full of things…
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 If there’s one thing dermatologists will never stop preaching, it’s how harmful prolonged sun exposure can be. But that doesn’t mean they’re inside hiding in the dark all day—they just know how to protect themselves. They’re slathering on sunscreen, making sure to reapply, and seeking shade, especially…
On a sunny March day in his hometown of Chicago, Chance the Rapper makes his way to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for our interview and his SUCCESS photo shoot. Students there on field trips watch with palpable excitement as Chance emerges from his car in his signature snapback with an embroidered “3” on the front and “Chance” on the back.Chance—full name Chancelor Johnathan Bennett—has been well known in Chicago since he was in high school, then a nascent rapper with a small but loyal following. As that following grew, so did Chance’s fame. And as that…
KETTLEBELLS CAN BE INVALUABLE fitness tools for building strength and muscle—but not everyone understands exactly how best to do that from the first moment they heft one by the handle. The uniquely-shaped implements still aren’t as common as dumbbells and barbells in many gyms, and some kettlebell-specific moves require a bit more knowledge and mastery before you can add them to your training plan.If you’re only just now dipping your toes into kettlebell training, you’ll be better served learning the basics than immediately attempting high-level movements. You can depend on trainer Jah Washington for a helpful intro the the best…
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. Most consumers know summer as the peak time for barbecues, beach days, outdoor sports, and a myriad of other activities designed to take advantage of the warm weather. But if you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s, you also probably know summer as the exciting time when the retailer adds a range of new or returning products geared toward the hottest season of the year. Trader…
If someone you love is newly navigating cancer and chemotherapy, you might wonder how you can offer them some support. To better understand what might help, SELF asked people who went (or are going) through cancer treatments to share what made them feel less alone during the process.Several people said they appreciate when others reach out to acknowledge their experience. “The little gestures from your friends and family really do mean the world to you,” Tatei Montejo, who has ovarian cancer, tells SELF.Susan Rafte, a breast cancer survivor and volunteer at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, agrees: “There’s…