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As the holiday season approaches, rosacea sufferers may be concerned about rosacea triggers. Holiday stress, rich foods, and cold weather can all combine to increase rosacea breakouts, making it difficult to avoid redness and irritation. We’ve got some simple strategies you can use to keep your skin calm and glowing all season long. 11 common causes of holiday rosacea and how to avoid them Knowing your triggers is vital to keeping your skin clear of rosacea breakouts. It’s also important to use quality fragrance-free skin care that won’t make your symptoms worse. CV Skinlabs products were specifically designed to help…
Barbara Hanahova transforms lives through gentle holistic expert care, supporting you on your journey to optimal health and wellness. It was during the free birth of her second daughter that she discovered the true power of a woman’s body and childbirth and her passion for home birth, body autonomy and informed choice was ignited. With years of experience as both an independent homebirth midwife and an NHS midwife, she continued her studies in homeopathy to better support families looking for more natural ways to keep healthy. Here Barbara talks to The Natural Parent Magazine about the inspiration behind what…
How gut transit and pH shape the role of the microbiome in metabolism and health, offering insights into personalized nutritional strategies. Study: Gut physiology and environment explain variations in human gut microbiome composition and metabolism. Image credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiologyresearchers investigated how gut physiology and environmental factors contribute to variations in the composition and metabolism of the human gut microbiome. Background Diet affects the composition and metabolism of the gut microbiome, but even with identical diets, considerable variation remains, suggesting additional contributing factors. Gut transit time has been shown…
Ask almost any woman about her workout goal and they’ll tell you some variation of “lose weight and tone up at the same time.” It’s the ultimate goal, really, to lose fat but gain muscle at the same time. But according to Dan Conn, it’s not that easy. “Losing weight and gaining muscle isn’t as simple as lowering your calorie intake and increasing your reps in the gym,” she told us (*cue sigh*). “…It’s important to understand that you want to maintain lean muscle and therefore manage your intake carefully.” When the goal is to lose weight, most people immediately…
This story is part of our monthly series, Campus Dispatch. Read the rest of the stories in the series here. For years, Louisiana had some of the highest rates in the country for maternal mortality and sexually transmitted infections (STDs). According to the World Population Review, as of 2024, the state had the 15th highest maternal mortality rateand US News and World Report was mentioned had the second highest rate of STDs. Louisiana’s young adults continue to face barriers when seeking reproductive and sexual health care. About one a quarter of Louisiana’s approximately 4.7 million residents they are young people…
Keeping a simple workout routine while traveling can boost your mood, relieve stress, and keep you energized for all the fun, not to mention help beat that travel bloat. Travel-friendly strength-focused workouts are the best solution for those who want to stay in shape without needing access to a gym and equipment to get the job done. We break down simple, easy, and effective ways to prioritize fitness during this crazy holiday season, focusing on strength with a no-fuss approach. Here’s how you can keep your workout game going wherever you travel. What to Look for in a Travel-Friendly Strength…
The agreements made at COP29 fell short of the ambition and focus needed to fully address the health impacts of climate change and maximize the benefits of action, according to experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). As the dust settles on the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, they acknowledged some progress towards mainstreaming health into the climate agenda, but said significant gaps remain. At COP29, LSHTM researchers called for adequate funding for climate action to protect health and highlighted the need for a just transition to net zero, taking into account current and…
Thanksgiving is a time of enjoyment, with family gatherings, delicious feasts and plenty of relaxation. However, it’s also a chance to keep up your fitness routine and offset some of those extra calories. Incorporating Thanksgiving workouts not only keeps you active, but also boosts your energy levels, leaving you feeling accomplished and ready to enjoy the holiday guilt-free. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best Thanksgiving workouts that cater to different fitness levels and preferences so you can stay on track while celebrating the holiday. Why Exercise on Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving often revolves around heavy meals and long hours of…
Belly fat is more than just an aesthetic concern. It is a predictor of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and some cancers. If your diet and exercise routines aren’t helping belly fat as effectively as other areas of the body, it’s time to make a change. Below are 5 fairly obvious but easily missed reasons why you should try to do so reduce belly fat will not succeed and how to fix them. Why Your Belly Fat Won’t Go Away: 5 Common Reasons and Solutions 1. Limit processed foods for effective belly fat reduction Eating too many processed…
When podiatrists recommend shoes, there’s one brand that comes up time and time again: Hoka. “They offer both cushion and support, where many shoes only offer one or the other.” Samantha Sklar, DPM, FACFASpodiatrist at Foot First Podiatry Centers in Illinois, tells SELF. That means you not only have plenty of cushioning, but also a solid structure under your feet to strategically distribute your weight, explains Dr. Sklar—who admits her own closet is full of Hoka shoes. (“They got me,” he says.)Dr. Sklar adds that the Hokas are also designed with anatomically friendly wide toe boxes so you don’t have…