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Overload is one of the most disabling parts of bipolar for me — not because I’m “bad at coping,” but because my brain hits overload quickly. Bipolar overtness can come from my mood state, a bipolar symptom, or even a side effect of medication. Taken together, these things make up a large part of my daily experience, and it leads to a lot of overwhelm. However, I have found that there are techniques to combat bipolar disorder. If you’ve ever frozen — you can’t decide, you can’t start, you can’t even start — this is for you. Here’s what bipolar…
A new randomized trial shows that short bursts of supervised high-intensity exercise can retrain the brain’s fear response to bodily sensations, offering a scalable and attractive new treatment avenue for people with panic disorder. Study: Brief intermittent vigorous exercise as an introspective exposure for panic disorder: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Image credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com Sequential exposure (I.E) is a key component of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for panic disorder (P.D). However, his current ways I.E tend to be monotonous and unappealing to patients. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry directly compared vigorous physical exercise as autonomous I.E…
Written by Dr. Melissa Blake, ND and Cassie I. Story, RDN Your hair, skin and nails are among the fastest-regenerating tissues in the body and depend on a steady supply of vitamins, minerals and essential fats to stay healthy. When nutrient levels drop below optimal levels, these tissues are often the first to show it. Subtle changes in texture, color, or growth can provide valuable clues to your body’s nutritional balance long before other symptoms appear or lab results confirm a deficiency. Signs like brittle nails, thinning hair, and dry or flaky skin can indicate gaps in essential nutrients like…
The morning rush is a global struggle. We’ve all been there – the alarm hasn’t gone off and you have exactly ten minutes to look human before your first meeting. The secret to a quick makeup routine does not do more; chooses high performance, multitasking beauty products that do the heavy lifting for you. If you want to achieve it pure girl aesthetics with minimal effort, these are the 5 beauty essentials I never skip for a quick, fresh look: The ultimate multi-tasking base “Wide Awake” Under Eye Brightener 30 second eyebrow lift The radiant blush for radiant skin The…
The quality of a low-carb or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbs or fat consumed when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in JACCthe flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. The researchers found that versions of both dietary patterns that emphasized macronutrients from healthy foods were associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), while versions high in refined carbohydrates and animal products were associated with higher risk and adverse metabolic profiles. Low-carbohydrate, low-fat diets are widely implemented in the US, yet their long-term…
Last weekI told you I’d give you my take on striking a balance between the pursuit of health as reasonable self-care versus an unhealthy obsession. This is the most important thing to know: if getting healthy or living a long life doesn’t turn into a futile, selfish, time-consuming love affair, you need to understand and accept that you will eventually break. No matter how strict you and I are and how well matched you and I are, at the end of the day we’re going to be lying on our deathbeds with beef for muscles, porous bones, clogged arteries and…
The first trimester can feel like you’re squeezing through a tunnel. Nausea, deep fatigue, and constant uncertainty make even ordinary days feel long. Then something changes. For many, the second trimester arrives like a window raised on a cool day. You can breathe. You might want to eat again. Your energy is restored. This sweet spot doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means that your body and baby have found a new rhythm. In this guide, we explain why the middle months often feel better, what changes inside you, and how to use this clearer stretch to nurture, connect, and…
What is the recommended diet for treating leaky gut? What foods and food ingredients can strengthen the integrity of our intestinal barrier? Our intestinal system it is the biggest barrier between us and the environment. More than what we touch or breathe, what we eat is our biggest exposure to the outside world. Normally, our entire gastrointestinal system it is impervious to what is inside it, allowing our bodies to pick and choose what goes in or out. But there are things that can brand Our gut is leaky, and chief among them is our diet. The typical American or…
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea, you may be wondering if this is the right machine for you. CPAP machines are used to treat sleep apnea by providing a constant flow of pressurized air through the nose and mouth. This helps keep the airways open and prevents them from collapsing during sleep. In addition to treating sleep apnea, CPAP machines provide a number of health benefits that can improve your quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about the health benefits of using a CPAP machine! However, how does a CPAP…
In a winter marked by flu outbreaks, the persistence of Covid-19 and a surge in measles cases in the United States, an Annenberg survey finds that a fairly large majority of Americans believe the three vaccines that fight these potentially deadly diseases are safe to receive, although perceptions of the safety of all three vaccines have shown significant declines over the past three years. Flu levels are rising across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with emergency room visits increasing for children over five years old. In 2025, measles cases in the United…