Author: healthtost
Starting this time of year and continuing into February, I tend to get more than the usual questions about nutrition. Some women anticipate upcoming holiday eating challenges. others think about New Year’s resolutions. Before I get into menopause diet and weight, let me make this public service announcement: If you’re just entering menopause—or just realizing menopause is in your future—know this: Women entering menopause near at their ideal weight improve their chances of maintaining it. Women who tend to yo-yo or who struggle to maintain a healthy weight tend to end up at the higher end of their range. Now…
THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SHELBYSAYWHAT.COM When the new year begins, it can feel like we’re all pushing our health and fitness goals from detox teas to new workout routines. We think it’s time to change that and change the focus. When making your New Year’s resolutions this year, try to focus on goals related to self-love and body acceptance. As we move through the different stages of motherhood, our bodies will inevitably change, and it’s important to learn to love ourselves through it all. 8 SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH DIET OR WEIGHT LOSS Below you’ll…
Let’s start 2024 with health and happiness!As the holiday season approaches, the temptation for delectable treats and hearty feasts can pose a challenge to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As a certified holistic nutrition consultant and health coach, I understand the importance of balance and wellness during the holidays. Today I’m going to share some valuable tips and tricks to help you navigate the holiday season by prioritizing your gut health, keeping inflammation at bay, and not putting on extra weight!Most of us will either have to host a dinner party or be hosted. Sometimes this gives us all control and…
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Reviews Microbiologyresearchers summarize over 200 publications relating microbiomes to clinical diagnostic and precision therapeutic interventions. Study: Harnessing the microbiome in personalized medicine. Image credit: FOTOGRIN / Shutterstock.com The gut microbiota and its potential in personalized medicine The gut microbiome, also referred to as the gut microbiome or gut flora, is a collective term for all the microorganisms that inhabit the digestive system of higher animals. In stark contrast to their human host genome, the gut microbial metagenome exhibits remarkable variability and plasticity, constantly evolving in response to host physiology and environment.…
Hello friends! As one of Boston’s first fitness YouTubers and successful fitness influencers, I had no idea what I was doing in 2009! I didn’t go to business school, I was a personal trainer and creator with a social media account. I wanted to be a reporter on television. It was very strange for me to try to sell a product when I just wanted to report the news! Well, fast forward almost 15 years and I have built a successful online fitness and wellness business across multiple social media platforms. I have tried everything. I’ve been around for a…
From The community of the real self Many people look back on their experiences and say, “I wish I knew…” some information before undergoing Sculptra treatment. Here are 12 tips from members of the RealSelf community that you might find helpful. 1) What is Sculptra used for? My cheeks were sunken from the weight loss and I was very unhappy. Now I have a much fuller face and I love it. –lisa_uk I put it around my eyes, temples, above my eyebrows, around my mouth and around the outer edges of my face…oh, and on my neck too! Totally smooth…
If you’ve had unprotected sex and are panicking, the best thing to do is breathe and be cautious. This is because timing is of the essence when it comes to certain steps you can take. But don’t let that scare you. You’re certainly not the first person to have unprotected sex, so your resources to deal with the risks are plentiful. And so, we’ve created a timeline of what you can do after having unprotected sex. First, what is unprotected sex? Unprotected sex refers to having sex without using it contraceptionsuch as a condom or the birth control pill. And…
On my way home from work every Wednesday afternoon, I stop by my favorite farm to pick up my weekly farm fresh produce.I look forward to it every week.🥕Last week, spicy arugula, my favorite purple green onions, tender salad greens, sweet baby carrots, homemade sourdough bread (grown, milled, fermented and baked on the farm), fresh basil, and heirloom green tomatoes filled the basket. my.I also stopped to pick up some pastured chicken, tender smoked salmon, and grass-fed beef at our local Whole Foods to turn into some simple summer meals for our family.I have noticed that my culinary inspiration soars…
Share the details of this 21 day healthy habits challenge. We start on January 8th and entry details are here! Hello friends! How are you; I hope you had a great week and those of you who celebrated Christmas had a lovely holiday. We had a great holiday here and I’ll be sure to share a recap in this week’s Friday Faves. For now, let’s talk about one restoring some healthy habits. I’m not sure if you feel the same, but I’m definitely ready to get back into my routine and start 2024 feeling energized and amazing. It’s been a…
A common type of brain hemorrhage in older adults, known as subdural hemorrhage, is associated with the presence of amyloid deposits in the brain’s blood vessels, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Yale School of Medicine. The study is the first to link cerebrovascular amyloid with subdural hemorrhages and should lead to a better understanding of both conditions. For the study, which is published Dec. 26 in JAMA Neurology, researchers analyzed two large population-based cohorts covering more than 600,000 participants in the United Kingdom and the United States. They found that patients with…