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By Laura Hurley Laura Hurley is Communications Officer at the Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF), a global fund dedicated to safe abortion. The original version of this blogpost is on the SAAF website: Abortion is so often portrayed as something traumatic, sad, unfortunate. Even those who fully support abortion access may be inclined to “apologize” for it and focus on negative situations to justify the need for safe services. Certainly, many people around the world face incredibly difficult situations because of it restriction access to abortion. They can face serious risks to their health and very often their…

Getting ready for the holidays with my two little ones is always a joy and Easter is upon us so it’s time to plan. Egg hunt, baking delicious treats and let’s not forget dressing up my sweets. This time I’m all about Easter pajamas! Picture it: kids hopping around like bunnies in their warm, themed jammies. I mean, can it get any cuter? If you’re looking to make bedtime or lazy mornings extra adorable with some cute and comfy pajama sets, I’ve got a bunch of Easter pajama ideas that will make you go ‘aww’. And hey, there’s something about…

While many of us are laser-focused on our workouts, only a minority of gym-goers take the time to look closely at their life-changing equipment. Former bodybuilder Steven Rinaldi, however, is an exercise innovator, the man behind the muscle and the brains behind Primal. a growing brand that has exploded onto the gym floor. We spoke to Rinaldi to find out more. Steven Rinaldi has grown up with a passion for strength training, but he doesn’t just serve clients like the world’s strongest men and Olympian champions. He also works with industrialists to make sure his gear is suitable for taller…

When she was in ninth grade, Fiona Lu fell into depression. She had trouble adjusting to her new high school in Orange County, California, and felt so isolated and exhausted that she cried every morning. Lou wanted to get help, but her Medi-Cal plan wouldn’t cover the treatment unless she had permission from a parent or guardian. Her mother—a single parent and immigrant from China—worked long hours to care for Fiona, her brother, and her grandmother. Taking the time to explain to her mom what the treatment was and why she needed it felt like too much of a hurdle.…

In a recent review article published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, The researchers summarized the current state of knowledge about the effects of food allergies (FA) in people who experience them on their economic, psychological and social quality of life (QoL). Their findings have implications for raising awareness of issues related to FA, which can improve the quality of life of people living with these conditions. Study: Food allergy issues among consumers: a comprehensive review. Image credit: Kaspars Grinvalds / Shutterstock FA has widespread consequences FA affects more than 10% of adults and about 8% of children, with some…

I am sharing my experience so far using it EquiLife CBO Protocol as part of my gut healing process. You can read more about my trip here. Hello friends! I hope you have a great week! We’re in California celebrating spring break with the crew. I will share some adventures IG stories and some photos on Friday Faves. For today’s post, I wanted to talk a little about mine CBO protocol trip now that I’m five weeks into the process. (I can’t believe it’s been so long!!) It was a huge step in my healing journey from eye problems and…

When you are sexually active, you have to worry about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). But as you may know by visiting our website and reading our other blog posts, you can get STDs in a number of ways – not just through sex. Sex toys are great tools to help couples experience pleasure and increase intimacy. However, like sex, sharing sex toys comes with a certain risk. STDs can remain on sex toys – that’s how they’re transmitted when you use them. But how long can an STD stay in a sex toy? Keep reading to find out! Worried about…

Karen Greer, Clinical Lead Dietitian at Spectrum Nutrition, talks us through her top tips for sustainable weight loss.Many clients tell me that they have successfully lost weight in the past, only to go on to regain their original weight or sometimes even more. In fact, we know that up to 35% of the weight lost is regained after one year.To lose weight we need to consume less energy (calories) than we consume or expend, and this is the one common trend that most “weight loss diets” share. However, the “diet” culture has left many of us feeling very confused about…

When Scott Browning, ACSM-EPan ACSM-certified exercise physiologist, started his personal training career, took on a client who wasn’t a big fan of exercise. “She loved to talk,” he says. “I’ve never met anyone who could talk like that. He would come in and it was like pulling teeth to get her to do a basic move.” Browning, who was a young trainer at the time, had the mindset that his clients needed to move. He wanted them to see results, feel better and sweat. This woman, though she kept coming back, was a challenge. One day, a particularly chipper came…

A study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior estimates the prevalence of CVD risk factors among adults living in extreme poverty. Study: Prevalence of CVD risk factors among adults living in extreme poverty. Image credit: Cozine / Shutterstock Record It is generally believed that adults living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries have a lower prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking. Adults living in extreme poverty generally consume plant-based foods with lower caloric value and are engaged in occupations that require high-intensity physical activities. These lifestyle patterns…