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Well+Good senior beauty editor and host Zoë Weiner never turns down an opportunity to ask top dermatologists, hair stylists, or celebs about their beauty routines—down to the exact eyebrow brush they swear by. And on Well+Good’s all-new podcast, ‘Routine Rundown,’ she’s inviting you to join the conversation. Read More For Isla Beauty founder Tracy Dubb, acne was a gateway into a whole host of other skin-care problems. After aggressively treating her teenaged breakouts with Accutane and Retin-A (two prescription-grade medications), it wasn’t long until her ravaged skin barrier was sensitized to the point of discomfort. “In my mid-to-late 20s, when…
Lisa Sass, a 31-year-old woman living in Phoenix, tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2021. For a week, she hunkered down in bed, enduring what felt like a severe case of strep throat with a hacking cough. She was able to ride out the infection at home and the worst of her symptoms dissipated—but then, a new set of symptoms slowly appeared. First, Sass was hit with overwhelming fatigue, and shortness of breath that made simple tasks like walking to her car a challenge. Her brain felt clouded in a haze, and due to all these new-found health issues, her mood tanked.…
Do a search for “full-body workout” on the interwebs and you will get A LOT of suggestions.Many of them require equipment … or complicated rep schemes … or lots of time.And, I don’t know about you, but the one thing I don’t need in my life is another cumbersome thing to do or figure out. I just want to pop on some fun tunes (which, here are some good workout playlists suggestions if you need ’em!), move my body, and happily get my sweat on.Who feels me?So, in times like these, I follow a very simple formula for the perfect…
A hangover can negatively set the tone for the day. Common recovery tips such as eating fried foods or drinking a shower beer can actually make things worse. A hangover is the process of the liver still digesting the alcohol. There are no magic tricks to make it disappear; there are only ways to recover with good habits and continue on with your goals. Impact of Alcohol Alcohol consumption has a multitude of effects on the body. Looking at the organs alone, it can cause damage to the brain, heart, and liver in the long term. On a smaller scale,…
The bond between humans and pets began roughly 40,000 years ago when dogs became domesticated and has continued ever since. You likely already know the benefits of pet companionship either because you had one as a kid, have one as an adult, or know someone who shares their pet with you. Those benefits can include: but did you there is the power of pets in therapy consulting as well? Pets Help With Your Physical Health There’s an entire branch of therapy devoted to working with animals called animal-assisted therapy. A popular one is an equine-assisted psychotherapy, also called equestrian therapy…
COVID-19 AND THE FLU share several of the same symptoms, like fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and a sore throat. So it can be tough to know which illness you have when you’re not feeling well. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for an over-the-counter combo Covid-flu test. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is a single-use test kit, where you use a nasal swab to collect your sample at home and get the results in about 30 minutes. However, the test might not be available to you any time…
May brings with it a host of Memorial Day deals, and while we’re still a couple weeks away from the official holiday weekend, the sales are already here. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home gym equipment or a pick up a new TV for summer screenings, Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to buy new tech—Apple products included. Apple doesn’t do an official Memorial Day sale, but if you know where to look, there are great deals out there. Right now, sites like Amazon and Walmart are dropping prices on AirPods, MacBooks and more.…
Potatoes make a great snack or side dish to any main meal. They are a great source of carbs and that translates to energy for the body and brain. Sweet potatoes are often inaccurately touted as superior to white potatoes. The truth is, you can confidently use either white potatoes or sweet potatoes—both are highly nutritious. How to make a simple baked potato: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, poke the potato all over with a fork then microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until soft enough to poke with skewer lengthwise.…
Whether you’re a newbie or have been shaving your bikini line for a long time, you know it takes the right tools and steps to make it through the process unscathed. That means no skin irritation, razor burn, or ingrown hair. After all, the last thing you want is to be in pain or itching during your vacay or beach day. First, let’s get clear on what your bikini line is. That’s the hair found around your bikini bottom, the more general region where pubic hair grows, says dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky, MD. Here’s why it’s important to pay special attention…
Over the years, numerous studies have shown that it is actually the relationship between you and your therapist that has the highest potential for healing, not necessarily the methodology. So, how do you go about finding the right therapist for your individual needs? Find the Right Therapist The hard part is finding the right therapist for you at this season of your life. The most reliable way is to spend 10 to 15 minutes talking with a prospective therapist about your concerns, what you seek, and how they work. Counter-intuitively, their answers are not so important. What’s crucial is how…