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Looking for an alternative to chemical condoms? Call us biased, but we think the more natural the better when it comes to anything that happens anywhere near your private parts. Whether you’re looking for a change from hormonal birth control or switching brands, here’s why you should switch to natural condoms. Natural condoms are condoms that contain nothing artificial and unnecessary chemically. Real talk: we’re all pretty sensitive down there. Bays have their own ecosystem and we need to ensure that the natural balance is protected and nurtured, avoiding unnecessary products, services and ‘treatments’. That means no washing, no vaginal…
There is something mysterious and exciting about multiples like Gemini or Triplet Types. It’s not something you see every day. Imagine meeting a hundred people—only a few might be twins, and even fewer could be triplets or more. But despite their rarity, there’s still a lot of confusion about why they happen.How many kinds of twins?You know, not all twins are the same. There are two main types and they differ in how they are made.1. Types of twins – Identical twins:– These types of twins come from a single fertilized egg that splits after it has already been fertilized.–…
A slow metabolism, which occurs when the body consistently takes in less energy (i.e. calories) than it needs, also slows digestion and can cause the aforementioned constipation, bloating and gastroparesis. When your body doesn’t get enough food, it will prioritize other bodily functions that are more necessary for survival, such as breathing or oxygenating the body, with less energy going toward digestion. As you can imagine, someone with an eating disorder can experience quite intense anxiety around mealtime. This stress has multiple effects on the digestive tract, including increasing gastric pressure (instead of decreasing pressure, which normally occurs when we…
Finding the World’s Strongest Man starts with 30 competitors and ends with just 10 vying for the most prestigious title in the sport of strongman. On April 30, just one day before the 2024 World’s Strongest Man kicks off in Myrtle Beach, SC, Giants Live announced the six athlete teams for the 2024 WSM Qualifying Stage on their YouTube channel. [Read More: The Continuous Flux of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man Roster] The Qualifying Stage takes place on the first two days of the Games: May 1-2, 2024. The top two athletes in each group will advance to the WSM Final…
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Europe designed and developed the VEGANScreener, a new tool to examine diet quality among vegans in the region. The tool includes 29 questions that focus on foods and nutrients to promote or limit, with potential post-validation applications in self-assessment and health care settings. Study: Development of the VEGANScreener, a tool for a rapid assessment of diet quality among Vegans in Europe. Image credit: j.chizhe / Shutterstock Record The popularity of veganism is on the rise in Europe, driven by various motivations such as animal welfare, health and environmental sustainability.…
The obesity crisis exploded in the 1960s when the food chain changed drastically. Fast food restaurants popped up everywhere. Addictive forms of calories became more accessible and as a result, waistlines began to expand. In 1950, an estimated 10% of Americans were obese or overweight. Today, that figure is a staggering 70%. This is a huge increase over the last 70 years and it looks like the number will increase. And this issue is not unique to the US. All over the world obesity rates are skyrocketing. The issues associated with this are obvious when it comes to health. One…
Are you a fan of cottage cheese? Here are some creative and delicious ways to enjoy cottage cheese every day! Cottage cheese is a versatile and nutritious food that often finds its way into breakfast bowls or as a healthy snack option. Lately I’ve been a fan of just eating a big bowl with nothing but a spoon to enjoy it. I know, I know. You either LOVE or HATE cottage cheese. Clearly, I’m in group love. If you’re here for it too, then read on to find delicious ways to incorporate cottage cheese into your diet!Why I eat more…
Walk into any gym and you will undoubtedly see two types of training performed isotonic exercises and isometric exercises. Isotonic training involves the classic lifts performed most frequently, with a concentric or “lifting” phase and an eccentric or “lowering” phase in each repetition. For simplicity, consider a standard biceps curl. There is nothing wrong with isotonic training, and it has been tried, tested and true for facilitating gains in size and strength. But adding another type of exercise to the mix can be a missing link to unlocking more gains and overcoming plateaus you may have encountered in your quests…
Researchers at the Karolinska Institute may have found a new way to treat obesity and related disorders by targeting the cells’ powerhouses, the mitochondria. A study published in Metabolism of Nature shows that a specific class of drugs that block mitochondrial function can reverse diet-induced obesity, fatty liver and diabetes in mice. Mitochondria are essential to human health as they process the nutrients in the food we eat and gather the energy needed for various processes in the cell. They are central regulators of metabolism, which is very dynamic and can be reprogrammed and reprogrammed according to different needs or…
Source: Allure by Talia Gutierrez Lying in a sealed capsule pumped with medical-grade oxygen might sound intense — but would you try it if it meant your skin would glow? Increased collagen production, acceleration of cell regeneration and reduced appearance of wrinkles are just some of the skin care benefits of one session hyperbaric oxygen chamber (aka HOC therapy) may be able to deliver if you can improve the nerve. Celebrities like Kendal Jenner and Justin Bieber have jumped on the bandwagon, zipping in their own pressurized oxygen tanks (in the comfort of their own homes) for easy access to…