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When our kids start school and start making friends, we sometimes find ourselves developing relationships with their friends’ parents. But here’s the thing: We may not want to be around these people. If our kids are friends, should we be friends with their parents too? No. And we don’t have to feel guilty about it. It can be great if our kids’ friends have parents we enjoy being around and become fast friends with, but that’s not always the case. We may be trying to force a strange friendship out of an obligation to our children. Chances are, if we’re…

When it comes to healthy cooking, it’s relatively easy to replace common allergens or ingredients like butter, milk, cream, and cheese with dairy-free alternatives. Many cooking recipes are runny and flexible – this means that changing milk from almond milk to cream of broccoli soup is not going to dramatically change the consistency or flavor of the dish. Dairy-free baking is a bit trickier. Since baking is a scientific process that relies on specific properties of ingredients to help the shape, consistency, texture and rise of baked goods, working with dairy-free baking substitutes isn’t always that simple. We’ve experimented a…

Share this: I have a great guest post for you today. I was recently invited back on the More Train, Less Pain Podcast hosted by my good friends Dr. Michelle Boland and Dr. Tim Richardt. This season on their show they are focusing on training around injuries. This is one of my wheelhouses (along with deadlifts, how to look rockin’ even when you’re wearing a sweatshirt, and Ted Lasso), as I always preach the benefits of finding each client or athlete TRAINED MENU. My episode – #13 – was released today (links below), but in conjunction with it Tim was…

Many Black Americans thought to be at high risk of developing kidney disease have a protective genetic variant that negates the extra risk, according to a new study by Columbia researchers. The study found that high-risk individuals who carry this variant have a risk of developing kidney disease much closer to that of the general population. The findings will have an immediate impact on clinical practice, says study leader Simone Sanna-Cherchi, MD, associate professor of medicine at Columbia’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Physicians should take a closer look at their patients and determine whether they should be…

In a world where societal pressures often dictate how we should look and present ourselves, finding our personal style and dressing for ourselves becomes an empowering act of self-expression. There are several effective ways to boost our confidence in how we look, speak and behave. Numerous studies have highlighted the deep connection between dressing for confidence, how we see ourselves, and a person’s mental well-being. Ordinary dressing rituals, for example, can help people ward off depressing or anxious thoughts. Otherwise, cuts, colors and patterns enhance our mood. FashionUnited explains that clothes are associated with specific roles. So fashion is more…

Once you’ve invested in a reliable pair of adjustable dumbbells or a set of barbells for your home gym, it’s not hard to see that only these can get you there. Adding one of the best weight benches helps you improve your workouts at home by doing different exercises and more importantly, different muscle groups. With the right weight bench, you can do bench presses, overhead bench presses, sit-ups, and more. but filtering through benches of different weights to find the one that best suits your needs can be difficult.There is no shortage of options available when shopping online. Whatever…

In the quest for optimal health and a natural physique, understanding the key components in any healthy diet, namely micronutrients and macronutrients, is paramount. You can break down your daily diet into two main categories: Micronutrients Macronutrients READ MORE | Smart Eating: The Food-Mood Connection Understanding micronutrients Micronutrients are the unsung heroes Your body craves in small amounts, which include vitamins and minerals. These tiny powerhouses perform many vital functions, including energy production, enzyme and hormone regulation, immune system enhancement, growth, bone health, and fluid balance. Iron, for example, is an essential nutrient needed to make oxygen-carrying proteins, ensuring your…

“style=”;” /> OK guys, let’s settle the age-old debate: Moisturize vs. Moisturize — what’s the difference when it comes to skin care? In a nutshell: “hydration” is like giving your skin a big gulp of water, turning it into a plump and glowing version of itself. “Hydration”, on the other hand, is like putting a lid on that big sip to ensure that none of that juicy hydration escapes. Both are necessary steps to show off healthy, more radiant skin. Here’s the lowdown: What does it have to do with hydration? Hydration is all about quenching your skin’s thirst for…

Kat tried to conceive for a year using IUI from a known sperm donor (Emily’s husband’s brother). When that didn’t work, Kat sought fertility treatment and was diagnosed with PCOS. Because her PCOS had been undiagnosed throughout her life and she had never used contraception, the unopposed estrogen from her anovulatory cycles had caused endometrial cancer (stage 1, grade 1). Using fertility-sparing treatment (a Mirena IUD and oral progesterone), Kat was cancer-free within 6 months and was able to try IVF, which they were able to access because they had moved to MA. After two miscarriages and four years of…

We’ve reached our first frosting and the last two spices in the pumpkin spice family: allspice and cloves. In the first two parts of our three-part series, we explored the health benefits of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Although allspice and cloves may be less well-known and used in the kitchen than their siblings, they are certainly no less in terms of health benefits.Origin of allspice and clovesAlthough it would seem that allspice it would include all the spices – given the name – it’s not actually a spice mix.Native to Jamaica, Central America and the West Indies, allspice comes from…