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With over 10 years experience as a Naturopath working in reproductive health, fertility, prenatal and postnatal care, Lisa Murdoch felt there was a need for more emotional and stress support for her clients as they navigate their journey to conception. She discovered EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) when she was dealing with some health concerns of her own and found immediate benefits, prompting her to complete her EFT training and share the technique with the world – especially its positive results in reducing stress and stress related to conception and during pregnancy. At Heart Mind Soul EFT, Her goal is…
Make this vibrant and nutritious holiday salad in just 15 minutes! Packed with quinoa, black beans, and fresh veggies, it’s a quick, versatile meal perfect for leftovers on the go or for school lunches. Looking for a quick, colorful and meal-worthy salad that’s ready in less than 15 minutes? Meet my Loaded Fiesta Salad! This vibrant dish is packed with fiber, protein, and all the flavors of a feast—perfect for a busy dinner party or an easy lunch fix. As a busy dietitian mom of three, each with their own after school activities, meals like these are lifesavers! Gift; It’s…
I’m a big fan of Stephen King. I have read the entire Dark Tower series, It, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and my favorite movie is based on his novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. So, at the behest of several friends who told me it’s their favorite book, finally ,he started reading 22/11/63,. Here’s the mind-blowing case: On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it back? Stephen King’s stunningly dramatic new novel is about a man who travels back in time to prevent the…
Asynt reports that the Cresswell group, led by Dr. Alexander J. Cresswell at the University of Bath (UK), demonstrated the synthesis of new spirocyclic tetraiodonaphthyridines (THNs) expanding the chemical space of these important scaffolds for drug discovery. Image credit: Asynt Presented at the recent Automated Synthesis Forum in Oxford, UK, and supported by promising unpublished work, the team uses a combination of photochemistry with flow chemistry to achieve significant results. This work demonstrates a novel hydroaminoalkylation (HAA) of halogenated vinylpyridines, catalyzed by photoredox, followed by either an intramolecular N-arylation via SNAr, or a palladium-catalyzed CN bond formation in continuous flow…
Technology-driven innovation is the main force behind the food trends that will shape the health industry in 2025. We take a close look at the transformative trends shaping the food industry in the coming year as the industry moves towards more innovative and sustainable practices. #1. AI-driven nutrition information and recommendations When we access advances in artificial intelligence (AI), harness unlimited potential to understand how DNA influences our ideal diet while accessing personalized recommendations based on the vast and growing body of research available on diet for weight loss or improved health and wellness. By leveraging genetic testing, AI systems…
For several years, chemsex has been on the radar of public health bodies in the UK and around the world. While chemsex itself is nothing new, more modern iterations of the practice have led to certain behaviors that can put participants at risk. But what are these behaviors and why should you know about chemsex? Keep reading to find out. Want a complete picture of your sexual health? Get full coverage with Better2Know’s Platinum Screen. What is chemsex? Chemsex is a somewhat new term used to describe a fairly old and common practice: sex while on drugs. However, the term…
Stress is one of the leading causes of mental illness. Having occasional feelings of anxiety is normal, but when it becomes frequent, it creates a disturbance and becomes dangerous to your health. Anxiety disorder puts your body under intense stress, which can reduce your lifespan by 2.8 years. In the US, 6.8 million adults, i.e. 3.1% of the populationthey suffer from stress orders and the numbers continue to rise. Stress doesn’t kill, but it can attract serious mental and physical illnesses that can shorten your life. But you may ask, how does one deal with stress in this modern age…
New research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in adolescents predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicide. This is independent of pre-existing symptoms of depression or anxiety, as well as age or gender, which are already strong risk factors for depression. The study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimagingpublished by Elsevier, is a step towards using brain science to understand and assess mental health risks.Mood and anxiety disorders among young people are a growing concern and have long-lasting consequences. Very few studies have identified premorbid neural markers that indicate the risk of…
Reading: 4 minutes You’ve answered yes, blocked your calendar and bookmarked a collection of perfect outfits to choose from. You’re already well on your way to looking and feeling your best on the big day. Now all that’s left is to get your skin ready to glow. Our golden rule? Good skin comes to those who prepare. Together with dermatologists and skincare experts, we’ve created a beauty calendar to help you dazzle on the day of the occasion (and every day after). 3 months out Familiarize yourself with the retina The countdown begins. And where else to start than with…
Infertility is a deeply personal journey, often shrouded in silence and heartbreak. As medical director and co-founder of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Houston, my team and I regularly help women navigate this journey with compassion and expertise. For many women, the road to motherhood begins with joy, with the first child coming easily and filling their lives with love and happiness. However, when it comes time to expand their family, they face an unexpected and often devastating obstacle: secondary infertility. This condition, where a woman who has given birth before has difficulty conceiving again, can be a surprising reproductive challenge…