Author: healthtost
As I sit here and reflect on the past few months, it’s hard to believe how far I’ve come. It is a feeling of exhaustion, pride and above all joy. For the past four months, I have been working tirelessly to bring a dream to life.”The Therapeutic Journal” an extension of my mental health blog, Sanity Daily. I have poured my heart and soul into this project, one that has been shaped against the backdrop of a full-time job, raising a beautiful child and running a household on my own. However, despite all the responsibilities, it was a journey that…
Are your clients concerned about sagging skin, cellulite, dullness or loss of elasticity? Offering a specialized firming body treatment can effectively address these common concerns, providing visible results that leave clients feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a luxurious and effective body tightening treatment using natural products. Basic Takeaways Factors affecting skin tone and elasticity: Aging, sun exposure, weight fluctuations, genetics, hormones and lifestyle all play a role in skin firmness. Natural & Nutritious Ingredients: Ingredients like coconut oil, cocoa and stone culture provide hydration and antioxidant protection. Therapeutic Approach: The routine below…
As we become more and more involved in this healthy and vibrant lifestyle, things that we used to take at face value and accept as the norm, may no longer be normal or okay enough for us. While there are an increasing number of options when traveling, it can still be a challenge to stay healthy in a traditional travel environment. These healthy travel tips can help! I once commented to a friend that I wish I could pack a bag and hop on a flight for the weekend at an all inclusive resort, but for me, that option is…
Discover 4 effective tips to balance your hormones for weight loss. Learn how to optimize diet, exercise, sleep and stress management for sustainable results and better health. I want to talk about something that has really struck me as I’ve moved into my late 50s – how hormones play such a big role in weight loss, especially as we get older. If you’re like me and navigating this phase of midlife, you’ve probably noticed that things like energy levels, mood, and yes, that stubborn belly fat, seem harder to control than they were in your 30s or 40 of you.…
A newly developed tool that leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians quickly assess placentas at birth, potentially improving neonatal and maternal care, according to new research from scientists at Northwestern Medicine and Penn State. The study, which was published Dec. 13 in the print edition of the journal Patterns and featured on the magazine’s cover, describes a computer program called PlacentaVision that can analyze a simple photograph of the placenta to detect abnormalities associated with infection and neonatal sepsis, a life-threatening condition that affects millions of newborns worldwide. The placenta is one of the most…
As an Esthetician with 35 years of experience one of the questions I get asked the most is: “How can I get rid of skin discoloration?” I take this from teenagers to seniors as discoloration affects most everyone. We all want our skin to look flawless without having to hide under makeup to get the even look we desire.Let me quickly explain the causes of unwanted skin discoloration and then we’ll jump right into my special action plan that will lead you to loving the skin you’re in.What causes skin discoloration?Discoloration is an overproduction of a pigment called melanin. Genetics,…
Have you ever been on the brink of orgasm, only to have your vibrator die? (*cue scream*) We wouldn’t want to a dead battery to anyone, especially during a heated solo sesh. But how long? must do i get a vibrator to charge? We get this question a lot, and the answer isn’t always simple. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to vibrator charging times and tips to keep your vibe alive and humming.Factors affecting vibrator charging timesSo many Things can affect how long a vibrator takes to charge, from the type of vibrator to the power source you’re…
The ZEST clinical trial, designed to evaluate niraparib (Zejula) to prevent breast cancer recurrence in patients with circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), failed to accrue enough ctDNA-positive patients, according to results presented at the Symposium for San Antonio Breast Cancer. SABCS), held 10-13 December 2024. As some of the lessons learned from this trial, the researchers suggest starting ctDNA testing during treatment rather than waiting for completion of treatment as in ZEST, and including patients with high-risk disease, which may lead to more patients with a positive ctDNA test who will therefore be eligible for therapeutic intervention. Identifying patients with minimal…
Prostate cancer disrupts the prostate’s normal growth regulatory program to release the brakes and grow freely, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The discovery, published Dec. 13 in Nature Communications, paves the way for new diagnostic tests to guide treatment and could also help drug developers identify new ways to stop the disease. A protein called the androgen receptor normally works to guide the growth of the prostate—signaling the cells to stop growing, function as normal prostate cells, and maintain a healthy state. The receptor is activated by androgens or sex hormones such as testosterone, which activates the receptor to…
From Coach Amanda Hart Let’s talk strength training after menopause. The focus is often on weight loss, but we should prioritize building strength, improving bone density, and creating sustainable healthy habits. These are the cornerstones of well-being at this stage of life, with improved body composition being a beneficial side effect rather than the primary goal. Strength training effectively addresses these needs, strengthening the body and enhancing your overall quality of life. Why strength training is critical after menopause Menopause brings hormonal changes that lead to reduced bone density (osteoporosis), muscle loss (sarcopenia) and a slower metabolism. Strength training directly…