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If you’ve been to a therapist’s office in recent years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR therapy. EMDR commonly used to treat chronic and acute trauma is also proven help with some items of chronic pain. A growing body of research shows that EMDR can be used effectively deals with a variety of situationssuch as substance abuse, specific phobias, and anxiety that occurs alongside symptoms stemming from trauma. More studies are needed, but the results so far are encouraging. I am a psychotherapist who trained in EMDR in 2018. Since then, I…
Women are not only heard less in the workplace and to leadership rolesbut also by the people we are supposed to trust the most – medical providers. From ovarian cysts being dismissed as normal “period pain” to autoimmune disorders being misdiagnosed as depression, a number of women’s health issues are commonly misdiagnosed by doctors or simply dismissed as a figment of their imagination. This inequality can have far-reaching, significant, and even deadly consequences. in a study published by Academic Emergency Medicine, Women who visited the ER reporting severe stomach pain had to wait, on average, nearly a third of the…
Can light help wounds heal faster? Relieve the pain? Does it rejuvenate and heal the skin? For decades, research has shown it can, with findings supported by extensive NASA-funded studies. However, despite the growing evidence, its revolutionary potential red and near-infrared light therapy; has not always received the recognition it deserves. One reason may be that the science behind it is not widely understood. In 1903, a Danish doctor received the Nobel Prize for discovering that concentrated red light accelerated wound healing. However, without a clear understanding of why it worked, he hesitated to fully embrace the practice. Another challenge…
Many people may find home testing a bit daunting. Even with all the convenience of an at-home test kit, it can be hard to know if you’re doing things right. If you have ordered one of Better2Know’s swab specimen kits to be tested for an STD, here are some guidelines for collecting a high-quality specimen for your test. Worried about STDs? Test yourself at home with one of Better2Know’s home test kits. Unpack your home testing materials When you receive the Better2Know Home Specimen Collection Kit (Swab Specimen) in the post and are ready to collect your specimen, open the…
Pregnancy is a critical time for both mother and baby, and proper nutrition plays a vital role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy outcome. This comprehensive guide will explore the essential nutrients required during pregnancy, their importance and how to incorporate them into your diet. Why proper nutrition is important during pregnancy During pregnancy, your body’s nutritional needs increase to support your growing baby and the changes in your body. Adequate nutrition can help: Support the healthy development of the fetus Reduce the risk of birth defects Reduce the chances of complications such as gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia Promote healthy weight…
We’ve all done this at one point: we’re out to dinner and constantly checking our phones, doubling, tripling, or quadrupling our schedules to make social plans, or checking other people’s photos and social media posts. This is the condition of FOMO, or “Fear Of Missing Out”. What does FOMO look like? The researchers describe FOMO as a “pervasive worry that others may have rewarding experiences that one is missing,” meaning we worry that we are being left out of the fun. While feelings of exclusion are nothing new, what makes FOMO such a modern phenomenon is social media and our…
F45 is a 45-minute high-intensity workout that challenges every muscle in your body. Learn more about the program and tips for beginners and beginners here. Hello hello! How is your week going? Hope it’s going smoothly so far! Ours was a total whirlwind but fun nonetheless! I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to! Since I’m starting my cardio day at F45 – let’s be real, I work a lot harder in f45 cardio classes than I do on my own – I thought I’d share some tips for beginners or friends thinking of trying f45 training for the…
Research led by Amsterdam UMC, over 5 years and 1100 patients, has shown a strategy to reduce inappropriate IV use by a third, an effect that was maintained throughout the five years. This should also lead to a reduction in associated infections which affect one in ten patients. These results are published today at The Lancet eClinical Medicine. “Infections caused by both IVs and catheters occur in more than 10% of patients, and studies show that up to a quarter are unnecessary. It simply means that patients are at an unreasonably high risk of infection. This can to delay or…
What do the following have in common? A) Public speaking naked B) Finding a rattlesnake in your underwear drawer C) Being held upside down over a cauldron of lava Answer: Most women would probably say that these experiences are less scary than telling their partner they have a leaky bladder during sex. But bladder leakage can, and does, breach the bedroom door. Medical studies estimate that bladder leakage affects more than half of women at some point in their lives. And one study assessed this 6 out of 10 women who have bladder leakage experience it during sex. If you…
Have you ever noticed how flashes of joy seem to light up your face? It’s not just in your imagination. There is scientific research behind how happiness can improve your complexion. In this post, we explore how finding glimmers of joy throughout your day can make you look and feel more beautiful. What are Glimmers? According to the Newport Instituteflashes are “small moments of joy or peace that come from appreciating simple things like the colors of a rainbow, the scent of a flower, or the sound of rain.” “USA Todaydescribes flashes as “the opposite of triggers,” stating that they…