Author: healthtost
Tracking your fertility and ovulation (aka fertility awareness) can increase your chances of getting pregnant or help you avoid your most fertile days if you don’t. For more than a century, researchers have been working to advance fertility awareness methods (FAMs) and as a result, we have seen many improvements in ovulation and fertility monitoring. Today, we have more reliable methods, devices and apps to make identifying (or avoiding) our most fertile days much easier. A brief history of fertility and ovulation tracking The original discovery of an ovulation cycle was made in the 1920s by Dr. Kyusaku Ogino and…
Here are 3 major financial benefits of having an online wellness business (+ Other Reasons to Leave). “Quitting your job to do WHAT…???” It’s not uncommon for nurses to get some pretty judgmental responses from family + friends when they finally work up the courage to share that they’re thinking about leaving their traditional healthcare jobs behind. You may have been thinking about this idea of becoming an online health coach or practitioner for a long time. Or maybe it’s still a brand new idea for you. Either way, when you make the leap to leave nursing for a less…
Updated at 17:20, 17 July 2024If your Save for Later list is piling up with great-value footwear, we’ve got great news for you: There are plenty of Amazon Prime Day shoe deals to shop even though the sale is in its final hours. Chances are something on your wish list—say, some stylish sandals, a new pair of stretchy sneakers, or Crocs’ ubiquitous ugly-cute clogs—is still on sale at a deep discount. Our favorite? Adidas Ultraboost, true running and athletic classics, are marked down by 32%.For those watching, Prime Day is over today July 17th. If you’re not already a Prime…
The Biden administration on Friday enacted tough restrictions aimed at preventing fraudulent insurance brokers from changing Affordable Care Act plans without their consent. The announcement came in response to growing consumer complaints. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Friday that, in the first six months of the year, more than 200,000 people reported to the agency that they either enrolled in Obamacare plans or switched from one plan to another without their permission. KFF Health News began reporting on Affordable Care Act enrollment programs this spring. CMS said insurance agents will be barred from making changes to any…
Summertime rosacea breakouts can be frustrating and uncomfortable. While the season brings warmth and sunshine, it often worsens the symptoms of this chronic skin condition. Why is this happening and is there anything you can do about it? Causes of summer rosacea flare-ups Usually, it is one or more of the following factors that cause summer rosacea to flare up. Heat One of the main triggers for rosacea is heat. As temperatures rise during the summer months, the increased heat can dilate the blood vessels near the surface of the skin, leading to redness and flushing. Exposure to the sun…
Wondering how to shop farmers markets to get the most out of them? Learn all about how to get the most out of your wonderful produce with these top 6 farmer’s market tips. There’s no doubt about it, a visit to the local farmers market is a great way to spend a summer morning. A kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and a mix of earthy scents awaits you. But sometimes this can be a problem. It’s tempting to think of your farmers market as more of an outdoor art exhibit than a shopping experience. And it can be a challenge to…
I just read The Barbell Prescription by Dr. Jonathan Sullivan and Coach Andy Baker. Dr. Sullivan is a “double doctor,” with a PhD in neurophysiology in addition to an MD. I learned about his work by watching the video “Lifting: Possible at any age» for John Claassen, who did his first powerlifting match at age 92, deadlifting 235 lbs! Dr. Sullivan was his coach and John trains at Dr. Sullivan Greysteel establishment in Michigan (I love this name). After watching this inspiring video, I found out that Dr. Sullivan had written a book and had to check it out. The…
No talk of Obamacare. Or abortion. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week, where delegates formally nominated Donald Trump as the party’s 2024 presidential nominee, health care issues received little attention from the first-hour speakers. The silence is surprising given that health care makes up the largest chunk of the federal budget, nearly $2 trillion, as well as 17% of US economic output. It also stands in stark contrast to the GOP’s priorities when it first nominated Trump. In 2016, the last time Republicans gathered en masse for a presidential convention, repealing the Affordable Care Act was a…
In the field of behavioral health, words they are often our primary tools. We don’t have hammers and saws, thermometers and stethoscopes, or brushes and palettes. Words are powerful tools and using them with intention is central to our art. “I’ll never forget, years ago, when I was asked to talk about race and behavioral health indicators, I presented the data that showed higher suicide rates, alcohol use, earlier ages of onset of substance use, etc. he had done a good job of documenting the “need”. However, a tribal leader came to me saying that I had painted such a…
Have you ever been on the receiving end of ghosting – that sudden, inexplicable silence from someone you thought you had a relationship with? Why do people imagine someone? It’s an experience that can leave us feeling confused, frustrated, and rejected. But have you ever wondered why people choose to ghost rather than communicate openly? I was intrigued by this phenomenon and want to delve into the reasons behind it. Ghosting, a term popularized in the digital age, refers to the sudden cessation of communication without explanation. While this behavior may seem hurtful or even cruel, understanding the psychology behind…