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“Zebras” are often the target of sports contempt for fans By Barbara Pierce “I love this part!” my granddaughter Crystal exclaimed to me with a big smile and then put a loud blast on her whistle. “Out of bounds!” she called out to the volleyball players, with a confidence in her voice that I had never heard before. Crystal High School is taking a sports referee course. She invited me to watch a volleyball match where the student would be the referee. As I watched her, I was delighted to see a side of her emerge that I had never…
0 flares Filament.io Made with Flare More Information”> 0 flares x Photo by Chris Ralston on Unsplash I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Julie Endl is a Holistic Nutrition Health Coach and received her certification from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in New York. As a health coach, Julie works alongside you offering motivation, support, accountability and education to help you achieve your wellness goals. She is passionate about wellness and helping others achieve their optimal health. What does it mean to eat a nutritionally…
How skin care products work on your skin and affect your health In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards clean, non-toxic skin care. But many people still ask, “Does it matter what we put on our skin? After all, it’s not like we consume it.” From our own experiences and customer feedback, we’ve noticed that using non-toxic products is simply better. But we wanted to dig deeper. Just as a patch applied to your skin can carry medicine into your body—whether it’s to help someone quit smoking or to provide hormone therapy—the skin care products we use…
SMSNA receives and publishes “guest editorials” periodically. The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and researcher specializing in women’s health, wellness and healthy living. She is its Founder and Editor-in-Chief Body+Mind Magazine. Feeling like you can’t control your body is frustrating, especially if you struggle to reach orgasm. While there can be many reasons why you can’t climax, your mental health can be one of the main causes. Learn more about how overthinking can lead to orgasmic dysfunction and you may find some solutions that will give you peace of mind. What is orgasmic dysfunction? Orgasmic…
Are you experiencing incontinence? Do you feel like your pelvic floor isn’t working optimally? It could be weak, OR it could be hyperactive. This is the introductory video for my 14 day program. I hope you enjoy it. It’s true, an overactive pelvic floor can mimic a pelvic floor a week, but doing more “kegels” or pelvic floor exercises may not help, it could make the issue worse. So let’s see where you are initially. Take the quiz below to better understand whether you have an overactive pelvic floor or an underactive pelvic floor. I have a weak pelvic floor…
Dakota Lindwurm he is often referred to as an “underdog”, despite numerous podiums in the marathon distance in running. Lindwurm, by all accounts, should not have been an Olympic marathoner for Team USA. She ran in college at a small Division II school not exactly known for starting professional athletes, and was a substitute teacher and then paralegal after graduation. After years of hard work before and after her day job, Lindwurm began to find success in the marathon distance as an elite runner. The 29-year-old established herself as a top American distance runner when she placed third at the…
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution significantly increases the risk of asthma for children and adults, contributing to approximately 30% of global asthma cases. Study: Long-term exposure to PM2,5 has significant adverse effects on childhood and adult asthma: A global meta-analysis and health impact assessment. Image credit: Shutterstock AI/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in An Earthresearchers review the existing evidence on the effects of long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution on the risk of developing asthma. Global burden of asthma Over 250 million people worldwide live with asthma today, with symptoms such as wheezing and coughing that can seriously…
Wrinkles are a natural, universal part of the aging process. As we age, the skin undergoes a gradual breakdown of healthy elastin and collagen fibers, leading to fine lines and deeper folds. While aging is inevitable, several environmental and lifestyle factors, such as sun exposure, pollution and smoking, can accelerate this breakdown. Genetics also play a key role in how and when wrinkles appear. While no skincare product or in-office treatment can completely erase wrinkles forever, a combination of consistent skin care routines, professional treatments, and careful lifestyle choices can significantly slow their formation and soften their appearance. Here are…
In my career I always have to pay special attention to food families that are either under-consumed or under-appreciated in relation to their nutritional value. Soy-based foods like tempeh, tofu, edamame, and soy milk definitely check both boxes. While I’ll be the first to admit that no one NEEDS to eat soy to live a happy and healthy life, that doesn’t take away from the fact that soy foods offer access to unique compounds like isoflavones and soy protein that are simply found in no other foods. Keep in mind that no one NEEDS to drink green tea or eat…
When was the last time you had to sprint? Heart pounding, legs burning and going as fast as you could? If you can’t remember, then you’re missing out on one of the best tools to challenge your body and improve body composition. Sprinting is arguably one of the most essential training tools for athletic performance. If you are going to work sprints into your routine, you need to consider the best ways to approach them to maximize their use and protect yourself. When you do, you will see improvements in your body’s ability to perform. What are the benefits of…