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You work out regularly, eat mindfully, but then Friday comes and like clockwork you go to happy hour with your co-workers. Five drinks later, you’re considering skipping morning yoga and going to bed. Drinking socially—and often heavily on long nights—is deeply ingrained in our culture as a way to combat stress, connect with friends, and meet new people. However, more and more people are wondering if these rituals have an impact on our physical and mental well-being and are investigating how to quit drinking. Beyond not having a screaming hangover, there are many benefits to quitting drinking, from deeper sleep…
Here’s your summer bbq dessert recipe: a gluten-free lemon cookie fruit tart. It is fresh, beautiful and very easy to make. Here are the details! Hello friends! We are on the way to ESPAAA. I’ll be sharing some adventures with you soon, but in the meantime, I’ve got a lot of content lined up, including new podcast episodes, a Spain packing list, and some delicious summer recipes. I HAD to get the party started with this fruit tart recipe. I recently made this for a friends dinner and was blown away by how good and easy it was. We ate…
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid in the human diet that is broken down by gut microorganisms, which convert it into multiple metabolites that have various effects on human health. A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology examines tryptophan metabolism in response to increased dietary fiber intake. Study: Dietary fiber directs microbial tryptophan metabolism through metabolic interactions in gut microbiota. Image credit: Tatjana Baibakova / Shutterstock.com Metabolism of tryptophan in the intestine In the gastrointestinal tract, tryptophan is broken down into indole, indole lactic acid (ILA) or indole propionic acid (IPA). High indole levels are associated with chronic…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects a significant number of women of reproductive age. As we see more women being diagnosed and treated for ADHD, the issue of medication management during pregnancy and the postpartum period becomes increasingly relevant. ONE recent study by Bang Madsen and colleagues explores patterns of ADHD medication use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. ADHD Medication Use Patterns This population-based cohort study from Denmark examined patterns of ADHD medication use in 4,717 pregnancies in 4,052 mothers who filled at least one ADHD medication prescription between one year before pregnancy and one…
Sexual performance anxiety can affect your romantic relationships. Learn how to deal with it for a healthy sex life.Sexual performance anxiety is a type of anxiety that leads to intense worry or fear about performance before or during sex. Many people experience nerve pains before having sex. The root cause can be anything. It can be triggered because you may be having sex for the first time, have body image issues, fear pain, or worry about not being able to meet sexual expectations. If sexual performance anxiety persists for a long time, it can be difficult for you to engage…
There are probably a million different quotes you can think of when describing moms, but my favorite are the strong mom quotes. As moms, almost everything we do requires us to be strong. Whether we’re carrying around our toddler who just wants to be held all day or to put a smile on our face when all we really want to do is curl up and cry, every step of motherhood tests and pushes us. If today is a day when you could just use a laugh or a reminder to be mean, these 50 powerful mom quotes are sure…
The “fat gene” accounts for less than 1 percent of the differences in size between people. To date, there have been about a hundred genetic markers connected in obesity, but when you put them all together, in total, they account for less than 3 percent of the difference in body mass index (BMI) between people. You may have heard of the “fat gene”, called FTO, short for fat mass and related to obesity). It is the gene most strongly linked to obesity, but it explains less than 1 percent of the difference in BMI between people, just 0.34 percent. As…
Psilocybin mushrooms are the most commonly used psychedelic substance in the US, surpassing other psychedelic drugs such as MDMA (known as ecstasy) in popularity, according to a new RAND report. Based on a new national survey, researchers found that about 12 percent of respondents reported using psilocybin at some point in their lives, and 3.1 percent reported using the substance in the past year. An estimated 8 million American adults used psilocybin in 2023. Psychedelic substances such as psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA have long been touted as promising for the treatment of various mental health conditions, with enthusiasm for the…
May 10, 2024 | Tara Langdale Understanding the role of dilators Expanders are tools designed to help restore the pelvic floor muscles. They can be used to gently stretch these muscles, improving flexibility and reducing pain and discomfort. By using expanders as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, patients can work to restore normal pelvic floor function and, as a result, improve their daily lives. Types of Expanders There are several types of dilators, each designed to meet different needs and preferences. These include: Vaginal Dilators: Usually used by people who experience vaginal tightness or pain. They come in different…
Summer Clean Eating: Embrace the season with fresh, hydrating and nutritious foodsBy: Megan BarefootAs the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer beckons us to take advantage of the change in energy. I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s the perfect time to revamp my eating habits and nourish my body. Summer clean eating isn’t just about losing weight in the winter. it’s about revitalizing our mind, body and soul. Let’s dig into some hydrating foods, enjoy the freshest seasonal produce, and feed our souls with delicious, healthy meals. Here’s how you can make the most…