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What is Nice Cream? If you haven’t tried nice cream yet, it’s a plant-based, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and generally healthier alternative to ice cream that still tastes deceptively delicious!Nice cream is basically blended frozen bananas that can be combined with a variety of other ingredients to create a smooth and creamy texture somewhat similar to ice cream. I know it sounds crazy, but believe me once you try it, you’ll see what all the modern hype is about the nice cream! And if you’re not a fan of banana, it can also be made with frozen coconut milk or other…
Let’s take you down memory lane. Imagine those school days of your childhood when you were asked to prepare for a play essaying the part of a teacher or a sophisticated lady in the annual school function. After getting those traditional dresses, what was your ultimate lip-glam accessory? Hmm, let’s guess: sneaking your mother’s lipstick out of her makeup kit. Correctly? And why not? Holding them in your hands was like the ultimate hidden treasure in your hands. Fast forward to now. the years have changed, but the key to sophistication remains the same. You know what? Your favorite TNW…
SMSNA receives and publishes “guest editorials” periodically. The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and researcher specializing in women’s health, wellness and healthy living. She is its Founder and Editor-in-Chief Body+Mind Magazine. Having sex while dealing with period cramps is healthy and can provide significant benefits. While it may not be the first activity that comes to mind when PMS or period cramps begin, many people enjoy sex to reduce period cramps, experience increased pleasure, and reap other benefits. Learn more about sex while period cramps occur and how your body can help. Menstrual cramps are…
Enjoyed a few more cookies and less greens than usual over the last few weeks? It is OK! Food traditions are an important part of holiday celebrations. If people make you treats and invite you to gatherings, it means you are loved. Yes! But at this point you might be itching for a big salad or a fresh vegetable stir-fry. The pendulum of healthy living tends to swing back and forth a bit, and that’s okay, as long as the changes aren’t extreme. Here are seven steps to help you get back on track with healthier eating in a sane…
Exercise is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but what you eat before hitting the gym can make or break your performance. While it’s important to fuel your body with the right nutrients for optimal performance, there are certain foods that can hinder your progress and make you feel sluggish, bloated, or even nauseous during your workout. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what foods to avoid before a workout, the importance of proper nutrition, dispel some common myths, and offer suggestions for the best pre-workout meals and snacks. So tune in as we dive into the world…
Every fall, millions of hunters across North America enter forests and prairies to kill deer. During the winter, people eat the venison steaks, sausages and burgers made from the animals. These hunters, however, aren’t just at the forefront of an American tradition. Infectious disease researchers say they are also on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to public health: chronic wasting disease. The neurological disease, which is contagious, rapidly spreading and always fatal, is caused by misfolded proteins called prions. Currently, it is known to infect only members of the cervid family – moose, deer, reindeer,…
P-Shots or Priapus, aptly named after the Roman god of sexual health, are a fast-growing trend in the world of sexual health. Seeing the marketing behind them by some urologists and medical spas, one would think it was a guaranteed way to improve erectile health. However, is this all hype or is there something to it? Let’s start by understanding what exactly a p-shot is and if it has any value in medicine and erectile function. These shots are essentially injections of platelet-rich plasma into the penis. Platelet-rich plasma is prepared by drawing the patient’s blood and spinning it in…
In the ever-evolving world of beauty, two ingredients have weathered trends and stood the test of time for their near-supernatural effectiveness: retinol and retinal. But what’s the difference between these skincare fans? Or are they only distinguished by a single letter? TRetinol and Retinal are both derivatives of Vitamin A and have enchanted skin care enthusiasts for their powerful anti-aging properties, don’t let their names fool you – There is more than a slight distinction between the two. In this article, we’ll reveal what sets them apart and why we do it strengthen us Retina complex enriched with youth filter…
Here are some basic truths about the clitoris. First: its sole purpose is enjoyment, period. Second: only part of the clitoris is visible to the naked eye. So where is the rest? The (very) recent history of clitoris research In 1998, Australian urologist Helen O’Connell was the first researcher to suggest that the clitoris was more than the glans: the small grain we can see, covered by the clitoris. I’ll let you take a moment to absorb the 1998 part. Using photography to map the structure of the clitoral nerves, O’Connell and her colleagues concluded that there was much more…
The changes in a woman’s sexuality and sensuality after becoming a mother are usually not discussed. How can creating a dialogue around this help better navigate this transition?I usually start by asking: What does being a mother mean to you? Many times the answer is relatively monotonous: a caretaker, a housewife, a woman whose life revolves around her children. Why are our ideas about mothers so singular and passive? You have to have sex to be a mother, so why aren’t mothers allowed to be considered sexual beings?This consideration of why we believe we do the way we do is…