Author: healthtost
Sleep is – without a doubt – one of the best forms of self-care. Good quality sleep is essential for healthy immune function, positive mood, mental clarity and healthy relationships. Sleep refills your tank so you can conquer your day, but sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. It’s about quality of the sleep you get. And good sleep starts with a good mattress. So what qualities make a good mattress? Comfortable? Control. Safe and non-toxic? Check and check. After all, you spend 1/3 of your life in bed. Best to be a healthy place! That’s why…
It’s one thing to desire calm, clear skin… and another to put in the effort needed to achieve it. Even if you invest in the best skin care products and treatments money could buy, what you put on your skin will only go so far. (Unless genetics is on your side and you wake up day after day, year after year, with a bump or blemish in your vision. I, for one, am simply not among those blessed people.) For most people, what you put on your body will have a major impact on how healthy and glowing your skin…
In a recent incident report published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, The researchers discuss three case studies in which women (ages 40, 54, and 45 years) with Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) reported remission of their symptoms after changing their diets to customized plant-based eating patterns. The diet consists mainly of leafy vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids and cruciferous vegetables. While three single case studies are insufficient to establish causality or mechanisms, the success rate of these dietary interventions and their long-term effects (6 and 7 years) mark them as promising future natural interventions against these chronic…
From February 26 to March 3, 2024, we recognize National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a moment to recommit to showing compassion and empowering our fellow Americans affected by eating disorders. This is also the time to demonstrate our commitment to early diagnosis and effective treatment of eating disorders. Eating disorders are a serious public health concern, as it is estimated that twenty-nine million Americans—or 9 percent of the population—will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.1 Over 10,000 people die annually due to an eating disorder, and the economic cost of eating disorders is nearly $65 billion annually.2 Eating disorders…
Self-care and grooming are useful tools for living a happy life. Giving a care package is a fantastic idea to show your love and affection to the most precious woman in your life. This package usually contains items that a woman wants and needs. To help you choose your items, here are some feminine care package ideas to consider when creating a package. As parents, this comprehensive guide can equip you with resources to craft a thoughtful gift for your daughter, especially during the transformative phase of adolescence. Learn how to talk to your daughter about puberty to provide unwavering…
Hello, wandering beauties! Are you ready to jet-set around the world while looking and feeling fabulous every step of the way? Well, one thing’s for sure: You need to keep that glow intact while you’re on the go. That’s why we decided to spill the beans on the ultimate skin care and makeup travel kit that will cover you from sunrise to sunset. Buckle up, because we’re about to make the perfect one skin care and makeup travel kit that will keep you glowing wherever your adventures take you! Sun Stick: Your Skin’s Bestie Under the Sun! First things first,…
Written by Rasha Al-LamiAs a mother, physician, and immigrant to the US who has endured the painful journey of family separation, I aim to highlight the neglected aspects of reproductive health and rights for immigrants (including those entering the US legally). Having witnessed some of the struggles mentioned below, I am able to express the forgotten suffering of immigrants during their reproductive years. As a doctor, I call on wider health professionals to stand up for the reproductive rights of immigrants. More than 13% of the US population is foreign-born with almost half being immigrant women in their…
All humans have had to grieve at some point in our lives. The loss of a job, a property, an opportunity, a pet, and most of all, the loss of a loved one can cause us to mourn. At that point, we feel pain, sadness and sometimes anger. Many people today are dealing with or dealing with bereavement. That’s why I decided to write about useful health tips for grief You see, grieving is a natural thing. We all had to go through difficult circumstances. Before I delve into the health tips to help you deal with grief, I’d like…
Kent med technology manufacturer Bedfont is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with NewMed Ltd. as joint lead sponsor for Heart of Kent Hospice. Bedfont is proud to be known as a world leader in breath analysis, specializing in the design and manufacture of medical breath analysis devices for over 47 years. Using innovative technology, Bedfont provides cutting-edge medical devices at affordable prices to improve the accessibility and standards of healthcare worldwide. As a business, Bedfont is always looking for ways to give back to the community through charitable events and sponsorships. We are delighted to be working with NewMed…
In 2011, pop music scholar Simon Reynolds was already observing pop culture’s fascination with its own past, noting that “we live in a pop age gone loco for retro and crazy for memorial.” For Reynolds, this obsession with the past has the potential to bring about the end of pop music culture: “Could it,” he asks, “the greatest danger to the future of our music culture is … its past?” The situation has not improved in recent years since Reynolds raised his concerns. Our fixation on the popular music of previous decades threatens our future by stifling originality. Thanks to…