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If you’ve tried to insert a tampon, finger, or medical exam instrument and felt like you were hitting a solid brick wall, you’re not alone. This sensation – the feeling that your vagina is “closed” or “too small” – is one of the most common reasons women seek help from pelvic floor specialists. The most common reason you can’t fit anything in your vagina is a condition called vaginosis. This is an involuntary contraction or spasm of the pelvic floor muscles that makes penetration painful, difficult or impossible. It is not a physical “blockage” of the bone or hymen. it…
When it comes to smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, two popular names often come up: Jeuveau and Botox. Botox is the OG in the neuromodulator space, and Jeuveau is the up-and-coming, trendy newest treatment. But how do these wrinkle-relaxing injectables compare? And which one to choose? If you’re looking for a safe, effective way to rejuvenate your appearance without surgery, this article will walk you through the key differences, similarities, and everything in between when it comes to Jeuveau vs. Botox. What is Jeuveau and Botox? Both Jeuveau and Botox are injectable treatments made from botulinum toxin type A. They…
Because metabolism is not as bad as you think it is.Author: Roxane ShymkiwPeople often assume that weight gain or low energy is the result of a “slow metabolism.” Social media tends to reinforce this idea with promises of quick fixes, detoxes, and metabolism-boosting hacks, but science reveals a much more complicated story.Metabolism isn’t just about how fast your body burns calories. It is a complex set of processes that convert the food and drink you consume into energy and determine how that energy is used, stored and distributed throughout the body. Metabolism powers everything from breathing and blood circulation to…
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a new, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a treatment for both pain and opioid use disorder. In a study published in Naturethe team observed the effect of the new drug on laboratory animals. They showed that it has high analgesic effects without causing respiratory depression, tolerance or other indicators of potential addiction in humans. Opioid pain relievers are necessary for medical purposes, but they can lead to addiction and overdose. Developing a highly effective pain medication without these drawbacks would have enormous public health benefits.” Nora…
Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are of the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis. Most recipes for mental health conditions, and for other conditions more broadly, it is for products containing higher levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). This is the part of cannabis that causes a “high” and can affect thinking and mood. Many of these recipes involve inhaled products such as dried leaves or flowers that people smoke or inhale. This pattern of use – inhaling higher THC content for mental health conditions – appears to be partly driven by prescribing trends…
Basic Takeaways Small group exercise can overcome many of the common barriers to exercise for busy moms. Learn how to develop programs that help you create a sense of community and empower your customers. Combining effective workouts with a strong sense of community, small group training can help move exercise from just another checklist item to a sustainable and enjoyable part of their routine. Be sure to check out the sample workout! Here are some key takeaways: The community can play a powerful role in exercise adherence. Small group training creates accountability and social support. …
If you develop Alzheimer’s disease, you not only lose your sense of time, you also lose your sense of place. Could time and place be two sides of the same coin? About 55 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, a number that is expected to triple by 2050. At the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo, researchers are working to get closer to understanding what happens in the brain so that we can prevent or slow down the development of such diseases. All memories are made up of different…
A new study shows that loving-kindness and compassion meditation may be linked to lower stress over time, not only through long-term practice, but also by building self-compassion and loosening the grip of disturbing thoughts. Study: Frequent loving-kindness meditation is associated with lower stress in long-term practitioners through higher self-compassion and cognitive flexibility. Image credit: chayanuphol / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reportsresearchers examined how long-term loving-kindness meditation (LKCM) practice affects anxiety through self-compassion and cognitive fusion, considering the role of practice frequency. LKCM History and Long Term Benefits What if practicing kindness to yourself could…
THE Clean Water for Life Actintroduced last week by Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller, looks like an environmental law. Its sponsors would have you believe that their goal is to protect our drinking water from contaminants. But the new bill is really just a subtle attack on medication abortion. If passed, the law would place strange restrictions on medical abortions under the guise of dealing with “environmental contamination” associated with “abortion-related medical waste.” Medication abortions should be completed in the “physical presence of a health care provider,” according to statement by Miller. (It is not clear whether this means that…
Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a type of blood cancer and a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Thanks to new breakthroughs in treatment, about 80% of FL patients have a survival rate of more than 10 years. The other 20%, however, experience a rapidly recurring or more aggressive version. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine may have found a way to identify patients at risk of relapse without the need for imaging and follow-up tests. We found over 10 genetic or molecular markers unique to patients whose FL cancer relapsed early. These biomarkers are usually genetic mutations, and…