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If you’re reading this, you’re either in therapy or thinking about starting your journey to self-discovery. Congratulations on wanting to invest in your mental health. This blog post will help you get the most out of your therapy experience. While each therapist has a different style and approach, there are given guidelines that all therapists should follow. So, what are these guidelines? The below list is not an exhaustive list, but a good place to start. What You Can Expect from Your Therapist: Neutrality Your therapist’s main role remains neutral during your therapy. Staying neutral does not mean that he/she…
Ever have those days when you feel hungry all day long? Us, too! The good news is there are plenty of healthy foods and meal combinations you can enjoy to help you feel full without breaking your calorie bank. The key is prioritizing the following three components: low-calorie protein, water, and fiber. According to Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of Eat Your Way to Sexy, “All three or any one of these will fill you up before they fill you out, so you push away from the table before you’ve overeaten.”But before you start rooting through your fridge and cupboards, be sure…
Losing an unwanted belly and adding muscle tone is something many people strive for. It’s not always an easy journey, but we spoke to a professional to provide you with just the right game plan to have in place. Mike Bohl, MD, MPH, ALM, a member of our Medical Expert Board and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, provides us with some quick and effective ways to lose belly fat and build muscle so you can kill two birds with one stone. If you’re going to dedicate time to reach your flat belly goal, it’s essential to spend that…
Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren has revealed that he has been battling cancer for the past eight years, and has said the condition could have been brought on by his past steroid use.The actor, best known for his portrayal of Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and Creed 2, opened up about his condition with interviewer Graham Bensinger on his show In Depth with Graham Bensinger. In the interview, he explained how he was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015. Following a period in remission, his cancer returned in 2020, and Lundgren was told by one doctor that he only had…
I am a biracial writer with multiple disabilities and a disability advocate. I always tend to look for disability inclusion in whatever ways I can find it. It could be in television, movies, clothing campaigns, etc. Why does this matter to me, and why do I look for and crave it? Growing up, I didn’t see disability representation anywhere, and I want future generations to have it in ways that I didn’t. They deserve to see themselves in a wide array of diverse representations in media. However, some people, such as right-wing conservative Candace Owens, disagree and think society has…
Did you know, you can look at your regular ‘ol blood work panel (the one your doctor has ran for you) and pinpoint functional issues you may be having? Yup! Why doesn’t the doctor see them? Because they’re looking at your blood work diagnostically, not functionally. But if you follow these simple steps, you’ll be gleaning answers from your blood work in moments. Understanding your blood work is a superpower, truly it is. Catching various patterns of nutrient needs is the name of the game, there are SO many answers in a standard blood work panel. Today’s video highlights how…
I’m Zachary Zane, a sex writer, author, and ethical Boyslut (a fancy way of saying I sleep with a lot of people, and I’m very, very open about it). Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of sexual experiences, dating and sleeping with hundreds of people of all genders and orientations. In doing so, I’ve learned a thing or two about navigating issues in the bedroom (and a bunch of other places, TBH). I’m here to answer your most pressing sex questions with thorough, actionable advice that isn’t just “communicate with your partner” because you know that already. Ask…
Until recently, I’d been on some form of birth control since I was 13 (I’m 32 now). Now that I’ve stopped popping a little pill every day, I’m learning that while I may have skipped some of the not-so-fun aspects of a regular cycle (cramps and bloating, anyone?), I also didn’t get to experience the powerful parts, like bursts of energy and strength. I also never learned how to support my body through its various shifts. With periods making a consistent appearance again, I want to do all I can to have as pleasant an experience as possible. Enter: cycle…
Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19. “I also suffered a fungal infection that attacked the lungs and, eventually, the heart requiring emergency open-heart surgery to replace a valve,” says Semling. “Throughout…
There’s not much I love as much as getting out in nature and being active, and, although the last (*counts on fingers*) 20 months or so have been incredibly difficult, one silver lining is the fact that the pandemic did lead to many of us spending more time outdoors than ever before.From weekend kayaking trips to epic mountain treks, I’ve been taking full advantage of all the fresh air Ma Nature has to offer — and with an Arizona camper van adventure planned for December, I have no intent of stopping. But, as I talk to friends about these exciting…