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At 22, Arianna W. was certain she wanted to freeze her eggs—one day. It was 2016, and she was interning at Boston IVF Fertility Clinic, witnessing firsthand the spectrum of ways people were creating families. As a queer woman with hopes of becoming a mother in the future, she knew that her own journey to starting a family, biologically, would likely involve reproductive tech interventions. For that reason, the idea of donating some of her eggs to help another family with a parallel experience was always in the back of her mind. “I just thought it wouldn’t happen until I…
Millions of Americans suffer from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It is estimated that only about 10{1293bd4ef25ca86a622f6d9512ec3310653175851a143bae989351f0db04aea4} receive proper treatment. There are several reasons, often in combination, why people avoid seeking addiction treatment help they need. These barriers to treatment differ from person to person, but many share at least one of these common challenges. The Denial Many people with SUD have difficulty admitting that they might need help. Some will insist, “I can stop using on my own.” Denial of their condition might indicate that they don’t realize that their behavior might be causing damage to their bodies, relationships, their…
By Leo Babauta I’m on my first international flight since the pandemic started, and I got lucky enough to have a window seat. Flying to Costa Rica by way of Guatemala to lead a retreat, I’m looking out at a vast expanse of mountains in Mexico … and I’m in absolute awe. What a miracle this is, to be flying so magically through the air, over such majestic stretches of this Earth! I noticed that when I was traveling a lot before, I got pretty jaded about flights. Ho hum, another flight, let’s get this over with, no big deal,…
POV: You’ve been seeing the number 1212 everywhere lately. Like, everywhere. You take a quick peep at your phone, and the time is 12:12. You go to the grocery store to grab a small meal at the hot bar, and your total comes out to $12.12. You walk down the street, and you can’t help but notice an apartment building address is 1212. What is going on? Well, it turns out the universe might just be trying to tell you something.If you’re into numerology, you might have heard of this magical thing called angel numbers, which are specific sets of…
If you’re insecure about your sex life, you’re not alone. Sex is a very sensitive topic for a lot of people, and it’s impossible to feel sexy 24/7. But a few simple tweaks to your mindset and some practical tips can help you feel more confident and comfortable in bed.For a lot of folks, feeling sexy is easier said than done. But regaining – and maintaining – your sexy swagger is totally doable. There are lots of simple changes that can make you feel like the sexy beast you truly are!Here are 20 ways to help you feel sexier and…
A leg workout isn’t just about chiseled quads, sculpted calves, or a toned behind. Building strong muscles in your lower body translates to more power, speed, and overall ease of movement. Plus, because your bottom half hosts the body’s biggest muscles, the more you strengthen them, the more calories you’ll burn with every movement.Don’t believe us? Take it from Ben Booker, lead trainer for Daily Burn’s Live to Fail program (a strength training program for men and women). “I was once the guy that skipped leg day, or at least didn’t give it the attention it deserved when I first…
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March 25, 2022 By Leanne Vogel March 25, 2022 My experience with parasites, mold & metals – a HUGE issue in my health journey. Personal share time? If you have your life all figured out, and your health is top-notch, you can skip this one… I’ve felt unwell since around 2009. Progressively, slowly but surely, a steady decline in my digestive function, mental function, and energy overall. It’s been slight, which is why I thought it was more dietary than anything. I won’t bore you with the SUPER long list of all the things I was experiencing, but here’s a…
Josette Andrews, a specialist in the 1500 and 5,000 meters who has shown flashes of brilliance in her pro career but has not yet made a U.S. team for the Olympics or the outdoor world championships, had a dominant win in the 5,000 meters on May 6 at the Track Fest in Los Angeles, California. Andrews, 27, broke the tape in 14:43.36, winning by 4 seconds over Joselyn Brea of Venezuela (14:47.76) in second and Laura Galvan of Mexico (14:49.34) in third. With five laps to go, pacesetter Whittni Orton-Morgan dropped out, and Andrews took over the lead and immediately…
The transition to parenthood is hard enough—add to it a potentially disabling condition like migraine disease, and it can feel like a daily uphill battle. I know because I live with chronic migraine—which is characterized by having 15 or more headache days per month, at least eight of which are full-blown migraine attacks—and I have an 11-month-old baby. Most days, I wake up with throbbing head pain and have to take prescription migraine meds (that come with not-so-fun side effects) in order to function. People living with migraine, a neurological condition that is estimated to impact at least 39 million Americans, experience a…