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Welcome back to the Soft Life blog series, where we’re dedicated to empowering high-achieving, goal-oriented women to embrace their softness and strength through rich, everyday self-care. Last time, we embarked on a journey into the world of mindfulness during your Soft Life ritual baths. Today, we enter the enchanting realm of sensual soft living, discovering how to ignite your senses and elevate your bathing experience to new heights of pleasure. Awakening Your Senses: Sensual soft life is an art that celebrates the sensory experiences that life has to offer. Just as a melody can evoke feelings and a painting can…
Hepatitis is a group of viral infections that mainly affect the liver, leading to inflammation and other complications. The three most common types of hepatitis are hepatitis A, B, and C. While each type has different modes of transmission, sexual activity can be an important route for the spread of hepatitis B (HBV) and, to a lesser extent, hepatitis C (HCV). ). Understanding the risks of transmission of hepatitis during sexual activity is vital for both prevention and management. Hepatitis B and sexual transmission Hepatitis B is the type of hepatitis most commonly transmitted through sexual contact. HBV is found…
I see many clients who struggle with emotional eating. When they feel stressed or overwhelmed, they turn to their favorite foods and often feel guilty about not sticking to their diet. It can take a long time to realize that eating because you’re feeling emotional doesn’t justify self-flagellation. In fact, it might even be encoded in our DNA. Instead of being overly restrictive, you can learn to understand your cravings, make healthier choices, and honor your hunger. Why Do We Eat Emotionally? Emotional eating is complicated. It may stem from childhood when a particular food may have been used as…
In a new study, researchers compared the orientations of nerve fibers in a human brainstem using two advanced imaging techniques: diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI)-based tractography and polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT). The findings could help combine these techniques, each offering unique advantages, to advance our understanding of brain microstructure and help inform new techniques for the early diagnosis of various brain disorders. Isabella Aguilera-Cuenca from the University of Arizona will present this research at Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS), which will be held September 23-26, 2024 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Neurodegenerative diseases…
As we celebrate Women’s Health Week, Lisa’s journey reminds us of the profound impact a strong support network can have on mental health. Lisa, a mother, supporter and staunch supporter of mental health awareness, has faced enormous challenges yet continues to thrive through the power of connection and community. Lisa’s story began with a devastating tragedy in her late teens, which profoundly shaped her mental health journey. “I live with anxiety, panic disorder, CPTSD and depression,” she explains. “Certain stages of life, like perinatal and now perimenopausal, have been particularly challenging for me.” For years, Lisa struggled in silence, self-healing…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our site, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Until a few months ago, I didn’t think my sleeping habits were a problem. For most of my life, I’ve been lucky enough to sleep soundly without waking up all night. But, regardless of whether I have 10 hours or 5 hours, I always I wake up groggy and feel like I’ve been hit by a train. I recently realized that it’s not my actual sleep that makes me feel more tired during the day – it’s my bedtime.…
While orgasms are definitely not the ‘point’ of sex, you have to admit – they’re a pretty nice bonus. As the most enjoyable muscle contractions out there, they also provide you with many health benefits. Every time you climax, your body releases a cocktail of chemicals that boost your mood, help you sleep, and reduce your anxiety. Orgasms: health to your health.™️ But here’s the thing about your orgasm. Its intensity is based on the tone and strength of your pelvic floor, a hammock-shaped muscle group located at the base of your core. It structurally supports your bladder and –…
Congratulations mom-to-be! You’ve reached the final leg of your pregnancy – the Third Trimester! Your due date is knocking on your door and very soon you will be holding a cute, cute newborn in your arms. Before you welcome your child into your life, you should welcome the different types of third trimester pregnancy challenges. You will not only go through a rollercoaster of emotions – sad, crying like a baby or smiling while thinking about your future baby, but also various physical changes such as hair loss or changes in your skin. What skin changes would you notice in…
The Nutrition Network has introduced a new online training program, “Exercise for the Treatment and Prevention of Disease.” This training is designed to provide health care providers, fitness instructors, and the general public with the knowledge and tools necessary to incorporate exercise as a central component in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.A Transformative Approach The training program begins with fundamental concepts such as cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and exercise capacity, progressing to advanced topics such as individualized exercise prescription, integration of exercise with medication management, and strategies for addressing diverse patient populations. Through evidence-based strategies, hands-on case studies, and…
Older women struggling with urinary incontinence may benefit from regular, low-intensity exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strength training showing benefits in a new study published Aug. 27 in Annals of Internal Medicine. The research, led by scientists at Stanford Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco, is part of a larger effort to identify low-risk, low-cost ways to treat one of the most common health problems women face as they age. After 12 weeks of a low-impact yoga program, study participants had about 65% fewer incontinence episodes. Women in a control group who did stretching and…