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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…

Botanists have understood the channels and transporters involved in nutrient uptake and transport, but how are they placed where they need to be? For example, plants need boron, which is taken up into cells by molecules known as the boric acid channel. But how do the proteins that form the channel reach the plasma membrane? A research team led by Professor Junpei Takano of Osaka Metropolitan University’s Graduate School of Agriculture identified a mutant line Arabidopsis thaliana in which boric acid channels do not translocate properly to the plasma membrane. The cause was a deficiency in the protein KAONASHI3 (KNS3).…

When you think of celebrating Halloween, you probably don’t think of children and skin irritations. These holidays can create some skin problems, however, depending on the products you use and how sensitive your child’s skin is. Below, we look at the various causes of Halloween skin irritations and give you some tips on how to avoid them. You can keep your skin healthy and problem-free this Halloween and all season long! Children’s and Halloween costumes: Prevent skin irritations Suits can be made from a variety of materials. If your child has sensitive skin or allergies, some of these can lead…