Author: healthtost
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times of transformation for a woman’s body, bringing joy along with physical challenges. One area that often bears the brunt of these changes is the pelvic floor—a group of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Maintaining a healthy pelvic floor is vital to preventing problems such as incontinence, prolapse and chronic pain. Surprisingly, a simple tool like a footstool (often called a toilet stool or squat stool) can play an important role in supporting this vital area. Right now, we’re going to take a deep look at why elevating…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the fridge at 5:30pm, wondering what the heck I can make (and fast!) that my kids will actually eat, these Air Fryer Flank Steak Tacos are for you. They come together in about 15 minutes, use leftover steak (or chicken!), and feel fun enough that no one complains that it’s “boring dinner again.” It’s one of those low-effort, high-reward meals that ticks all my boxes as a dietitian and mom of three: nutritious, versatile, and realistic for busy nights. If you like quick, low-stress meals, you might also love my Easy Pan Lasagna…
A controlled clinical trial shows that what you eat at breakfast, not just how much, can shape appetite, weight loss and gut microbiota with implications for long-term nutritional strategies Study: Composition of large breakfast meal affects appetite control and gut health: a randomized weight loss trial in overweight or obese adults. Image credit: An Dvi / Shutterstock A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition investigated the effects of breakfast composition in a calorie-restricted weight loss diet with a large breakfast on appetite, energy balance, and markers of gut health related to gut microbial flora. Growing evidence shows that,…
Hello friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we’re tackling a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause. I am joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your hormonal balanceand we break down what perimenopause really is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a huge role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more. This episode is especially for you if you’re in your 30s or 40s, feeling “off” in your body, struggling…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means you might be thinking about treating yourself to some special non-toxic beauty products for the big day. Maybe you’re eyeing that gorgeous red lipstick or picking out a new fragrance that will set hearts aflutter. But here’s the thing: if you’re someone who cares about what goes into your body, you should think carefully about what products you use, this Valentine’s Day and beyond. As you know, your skin absorbs a lot of what you put on it. The good news is that you don’t have to stop looking beautiful…
Basic Takeaways Sleep is an underrated and often neglected recovery tool and a vital component of our health and well-being. Here are some practical sleep strategies from this conversation with Nick Lambe: Take an honest look at your current relationship with sleep. If there are ingrained negative beliefs and expectations, they will always lead to sleep problems, no matter how many sleep hygiene strategies you try. make your bed, bedroom and bedtime as strong stimuli and associations for sleep and nothing else. Very often, these things are associated with being awake, worrying, having trouble sleeping,…
New research reveals how attachment insecurity and materialistic values fuel the ‘bloat’ in romantic relationships. Constantly checking your phone during conversations with a partner—a behavior known as phubbing—may be less about bad manners and more about deeper psychological needs. New research led by the University of Southampton, Vinzenz Pallotti University and Ruhr University Bochum in Germany has looked at why our phones come between us, even when we don’t want them to. The study, published in Behavioral Sciences, shows that people who feel insecure in close relationships are more likely to engage in or feel hurt by phubbing – particularly…
Winter Fun is all about hot drinks, warm scarves and snuggling! It’s also the best time to indulge in scents that enhance the clean, cold air. Summer scents tend to be lighter, fresher, or citrus-scented scents, and winter versions are richer, deeper, and longer-lasting, which in turn is comforting. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about choosing, using and gifting fragrances this cold season. Explore TNW fragrances, solid fragrance picks from India, and holiday gift ideas in this winter fragrance guide. Find warm, long-lasting fragrances perfect for the season. Because winter perfumes are different Scents and…
The thing about transformation stories is that we often compress them. It’s all about the turning point, the neat arc that makes the struggle feel temporary and success inevitable. Dane Carter’s story refuses this kind of processing. It’s messy, uncomfortable, and deeply human. It’s not about a single discovery, but about the accumulation of small, often brutal decisions made when no one is watching. Before the gym became his profession—and before it became his therapy—Carter spent decades in active addiction and more than a decade in prison on drug and gun charges. “I started using drugs and getting into trouble…
After high-profile water crises like the one in Flint, Michigan, some Americans distrust the safety of their tap water, choosing to buy drinking water from stand-alone water vending machines or kiosks. However, this more expensive water may contain different contaminants than local tap water, according to a study in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology. Researchers report that water sampled from 20 stands in six states sometimes contained lead at levels higher than public health recommendations. Currently, water kiosks are not regulated like tap water. Their water is not tested for lead or other metals. Updating water kiosk regulations can…