Author: healthtost
For women, having a healthy reproductive system is not only important for childbearing. It is also imperative for overall health, including emotional well-being, bone strength, cardiovascular health, immune system, pelvic healthand aging. Your reproductive system is closely related to your hormones, which essentially control many of your bodily functions. Bottom line? Having a healthy reproductive system is vital for many different parts of the body. Today, we’re going to look at the various ways a healthy reproductive system contributes to a healthier you, as well as ways you can keep your reproductive system healthy. Here are 8 different ways your…
Skin barrier health tiles may sound like a science-heavy topic, but if you’ve ever dealt with dry, tight, sensitive, or easily irritated skin, this one ingredient is worth understanding. The word ceramides often appears in the ingredient list of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and barrier creams. It sounds important, but also a little mysterious, like something out of chemistry class. But don’t worry – it’s not complicated. Ceramides play a big role in keeping your skin soft, smooth and protected. What role exactly? Think of your skin barrier as the outer wall of your skin. It helps lock in moisture and…
Creatine is trending, but most of the research isn’t on women, especially those on a plant-based diet. See what it actually does, what the research says, and whether you really need it for performance, recovery, or muscle support. Creatine is everywhere right now — on social media, at your gym, and maybe even in your group chat. But if you’re a woman—especially a plant-based athlete—most of the advice you hear isn’t actually designed for you. This is because the majority of research on creatine has been done on men. However, the recommendations are often broadly applied, without much nuance for…
I’m sharing a collection of recent outfits that I love! I was a Rent the Runway Unlimited member for years. I like to think it helps me shop less. The verdict is still out on whether this is true or not. If you want to try it, you can get 50% off here. I love it for travel and events! Hello hello! what are you doing I hope you had a lovely week. Today is full of appointments with my favorite clients and I’m also putting the finishing touches on tomorrow’s workshop. It’s not too late to grab a spot…
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Okayama University in Japan have developed and tested in mice a promising new formulation of eye drops to treat dry eye. The team reports Research Ophthalmology & Optical Science that the treatment significantly reduced the typical features of dry eye, such as inflammation, damage to the eye’s surface, and loss of goblet cells, which produce factors that help stabilize tears and lubricate the eye. The findings support human studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this treatment that could potentially benefit millions of people with dry eye. Dry eye is a…
Learning that you may have a disease like lung cancer is scary. Fortunately, there are surgical options for diagnosing and treating it minimally invasive. This means they only involve tiny incisions and you recover much faster compared to traditional or open surgery. Understanding a few different types of minimally invasive procedures and how they help people with lung cancer and other conditions can help you feel less stressed about what you’re facing. Common minimally invasive procedures A minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of health problems is the introspection. During an endoscopy, your healthcare provider…
If you’re reading this, chances are you know the deep, bone-chilling exhaustion of body dissatisfaction. You know what it’s like to stand in front of a mirror and let your inner critic dispel your reflections. You know the stress of getting dressed, the mental math of mealtime, and the nagging, heavy feeling that your body is a problem to be solved. As an eating disorder dietitian, I sit across from people every day who are waging war against their skin. I want to confirm how painful this is. It makes sense to feel this way, because we live in a…
There is so much noise in the fitness industry. So much “Don’t do that” or “You’re wrong if…” So much fear and finger pointing. And frankly, it frustrates me. It’s over hyped, over the top and not that helpful. Especially for those of us who just want strength, energy and health to flow into everything else we have. One year ago today, I took over the writing of this newsletter from Steve with one goal in mind: I bring you practical, real lessons from my 15+ years of coaching that you can actually use. I wanted to show you how…
Most people have experienced the feeling: switching from one task to another, only to find the brain momentarily stuck in the old way of thinking. Sometimes, even after we realize that a strategy is no longer working, the mind keeps going back to it anyway. Neuroscientists call the ability to adapt and change strategies “cognitive flexibility”—a key feature of higher cognition that allows the brain to abandon outdated rules and respond to changing circumstances. Impairments in cognitive flexibility are associated with disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Now, researchers at the University…
If you want to build strength, burn fat, and improve your overall fitness without stepping into a gym, a 30-minute bodyweight program for beginners is one of the most effective and accessible ways to get started. Bodyweight training uses your own weight as resistance, making it ideal for beginners who want to learn proper movement patterns, develop core strength, and create a consistent home workout routine. This guide will guide you through a complete, 30 minute bodyweight workout routine for beginnersincluding structure, exercise breakdowns, benefits and progression strategies to help you build confidence and results over time. Why choose a…