Author: healthtost
Losing weight can be a difficult journey and we all understand why! It’s no secret – our love of food makes it a challenge. But ladies, don’t worry! This article contains a hidden gem to speed up your weight loss, helping you shed those extra pounds faster and more effectively It’s very simple! You just need to add this simple ingredient to your healthy sodium diet Baking soda and lemon juice. That’s exactly what in this article we will show you 3 simple recipes, how to incorporate sodium bicarbonate into your healthy diet and speed up the weight loss process.…
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Diffusing Blend is a Young Living blend that smells just like the holidays should smell! With spicy cinnamon notes, bright orange notes and black spruce aroma, this blend is my absolute favorite this season! It turns out to be one of the easiest essential oil recipes out there, and in this post, I’m going to share the recipe so you too can make your home smell festive this holiday season! Not to mention this DIY Spirit Christmas Mix recipe is budget friendly to boot!When I discovered essential oils 15 years ago, I began my journey using…
Sexually active people should be aware of another infection that could hamper their sex life. While STDs tend to be caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites, a new pathogen has entered the arena. What is this new infection? Let’s find out! Don’t leave your sexual health to chance. Try Better2Know today. What is ringworm? Doctors in New York have confirmed a new case of sexually transmitted ringworm. Ringworm, contrary to what its name might imply, is not a worm, but a form of fungus. The fungus survives in the dead tissues of the skin, hair, nails or scalp. During a…
Young adults at risk for psychosis have reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that appears to be exacerbated by cannabis use, a new study suggests. The discovery paves the way for psychosis treatments that target symptoms that current drugs miss. In the first study of its kind, McGill University researchers found a marked reduction in synaptic density—the connections between neurons that allow the brain to communicate—in people at risk of psychosis, compared to a healthy control group. Not every cannabis user will develop psychosis, but for some, the risks are high. Our research helps clarify why. “Cannabis appears to disrupt…
I have been a men’s mental health practitioner since November 21, 1969, when I held my newborn son and vowed to be a different father than my father could be to me and to do what I could to improve my mental situation. , emotional and relational lives of men and their families. Along the way I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW), a PhD in International Health and wrote 17 books, including Looking for love in all the wrong places: Overcoming romantic and sexual addictions and The Irritable Man Syndrome: Understanding and Managing the 4 Root Causes of…
Share gift guide ideas for your mom, grandma, aunt, SIL, maid of honor, or yourself! I call it. The holiday season is officially here and I am so ready for it! Bring the family fun, delicious food and festive parties. As for the gift, I try to recover as quickly as possible. My goal is to have everything ordered by Cyber Monday, wrapped up that week, and then I can kick back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the holiday season with the family. I wanted to share gift guides as early as possible this year in case you have…
Intimacy – now there’s a word that’s like a puzzle wrapped in an enigma, right? He is the star of countless movies, books, and even those late-night research studies. But let’s be real: as much as we all say we want to, diving into the world of intimacy can be like navigating a maze blindfolded. It can be a combination of excitement and terror – the fear of letting someone see the real you and releasing control over whether you will be rejected by another person for who you are as a person. How can we recognize intimacy avoidance in…
A recent study published in Journal of Translational Internal Medicine (https://doi.org/10.1515/jtim-2024-0017) reveals important insights into the broader impact of GERD on cardiovascular health. Using a rigorous two-way Mendelian randomization (MR) approach, the research provides essential evidence that GERD—a condition traditionally recognized as a digestive disorder characterized by acid reflux and heartburn—may affect key cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure, lipid profiles and heart disease risk. This groundbreaking study suggests that the effects of GERD may extend beyond the digestive system, potentially playing an important role in cardiovascular health. “Our research highlights that GERD can significantly affect cardiovascular risk, offering a…
Breastfeeding can be one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences of being a mom. It activates the oxytocin hormone and helps mom and baby form a deep connection… Right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, some women experience the exact opposite and actually feel sad, or angry, when breastfeeding. How is that possible? Well, hormones definitely play a role in this… What is D-MER? Dysphoric milk ejection reflex, or D-MER, is a little-known phenomenon characterized by sudden negative feelings in breastfeeding women. The feelings only last a few minutes, they start around his time the disappointmentalso known as milk release,…
You know that feeling after orgasm when you have that “aha” moment? Right now feeling like you’ve gone through a spiritual reset? This phenomenon is known in society as “post lucidity”. Now, you may be reading this and thinking to yourself, Huh? I have very different experiences after sex! There is no “aha” moment after orgasm for me! You are not alone and I am glad you came across this blog! There are so many emotions that people feel after sex, and in reality, “after lucidity” is not a proven scientific concept. Chances are, you may be feeling that “aha”…