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Have you heard of “skin memory?” This Memorial Day, we express our thanks to all veterans and their families. It is a solemn day and is meant to honor our heroes. At the same time, we can’t help but think about skin care! And in our world, we also remember something most people don’t know their skin does—keeping a record. Yes, skin memory is a real thing. And once you understand how it works, so many frustrating skin mysteries start to make more sense. What is skin memory? You know how your immune system remembers a virus after you’ve contracted…
ImportConsensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) it is becoming increasingly visible in discussions of relationships, intimacy and modern sexuality.However, many professionals receive little or no formal training in nonmonogamous relationship structures during graduate school or traditional clinical training.As a result, clients in open relationships, polygamous partnerships, and other consensual non-monogamous arrangements often report feeling misunderstood, judged, or pathologized by helping professionals.This education gap has created a growing demand for specialized training. For therapists, coaches, educators, and counselors who want to provide affirming and evidence-based care, consensual certification of non-monogamy offers a pathway to develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support these…
I’m sharing a roundup of some of my favorite things to do in Vegas with teens or tweens! Hello hello! what are you doing I hope you had a great weekend! We celebrated graduations, birthday parties, and then packed up for a little adventure 🙂 Summer is here and I’m excited to visit as many places as we can and get away from the hot oven of Tucson. For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my best Vegas moments! We met Pilot in Vegas a few weeks ago, just for one night. (Also, we were upgraded to the…
JMIR Publications today released an expert News and Perspectives analysis on the forays of consumer mobile platforms into the clinical healthcare space. Authored by MedTech expert Blythe Karow, MBA, “Meet the New Health Care Gatekeeper: Your Wearable” explores the implications of wearable technology companies owning the first conversation about a patient’s health, and the potential implications for patient trust, policy and regulation. Owner of the first conversation For decades, primary care physicians have served as the entry point to medical care, arranging referrals, tests and treatments, Karow writes. Now, wearable consumer platforms collect continuous physiological data—such as sleep patterns, heart…
Upper body feeling bulky? Advice from someone with your body type If you feel like yours The upper body gets bulky from weight training — you can’t imagine it. And you are definitely not alone. The disappointing part? Everyone around you is probably telling you that you look great. This muscle is cool. That you should be proud. And maybe part of you appreciates that, but something just seems about the direction your body is going. I was exactly where you are. When I first started weight training, my upper body got so fat I couldn’t button a dress. So…
Same dinner, different dish can make summer barbecues less stressful for families with picky eaters. Learn realistic feeding strategies for cookouts, bake-offs, and family gatherings.Summer barbecue season can feel strangely stressful when you have a picky eater.Everyone is watching what your child eats.Everyone has opinions.And just like that, a simple hot dog becomes a topic of family conversation.Maybe your child just wants the bun.Maybe they eat the watermelon and chips but skip the burger.Maybe they pull the chicken off the kabob and refuse everything else.And suddenly a leisurely summer cookout feels… not relaxing at all.If you’ve ever felt judged at…
An inexpensive tropical fruit can help address one of the world’s most common nutritional deficiencies, with researchers finding that guava juice can significantly improve hemoglobin levels in women and girls. Study: Effect of guava juice intake on hemoglobin levels in Indonesian women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A systematic review from Indonesia, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Healthsuggests that adding guava juice to the diet could boost hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls and pregnant women. This could potentially provide a low-cost dietary supplement to iron supplementation, given the high prevalence of iron deficiency…
With a glance A randomized controlled trial found that a structured meditation program reduced clinical symptoms in people with chronic schizophrenia. THE improvements were accompanied by measurable changes in gray matter volume, providing rare neurobiological evidence for psychological intervention in severe mental illness. THE researchers emphasize that meditation complements, rather than replaces, pharmacological treatment. Want to fund research like this? More like this People living with schizophrenia often experience long-term symptoms that affect thinking, perception and daily functioning. While medication remains necessary, many people continue to experience difficulties despite treatment. This led researchers to investigate whether additional approaches might help…
Forget the “just tango” look. Today’s facial tanning products are all about the fresh, natural glow that looks like your skin – just brighter. Whether you prefer a subtle glow or a deeper bronze finish, facial self-tanning makes it easier than ever to customize your glow without UV exposure. Leading the way is our new launch, Sun Spritz Facial Tanning Mist – an ultra-light facial tanning mist designed for effortless everyday application. Meanwhile, our award-winning Sun Drops Gradual Tanning Facial remains ideal for those who want a deeper, more customizable tanning effect. If you’re wondering about the best fake tan…
Your body doesn’t make mistakes. I know that’s hard to believe when you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, stubborn weight, hormonal chaos, skin that won’t clear, digestion that won’t cooperate, and a metabolism that seems to have completely given up. But each of these symptoms is your body intelligently adapting to the conditions in which it lives. The question is not what happens to your body. The question is: under what conditions does it work? Two functions. A body. Your nervous system has two settings. Parasympathetic – rest, digestion, detoxification, restoration, reproduction. This is the state where healing occurs. Where nutrients…