Skin Care

‘Oil Pulling’ Your Skin Can Effectively Dislodge Blackheads\u2014But There’s One Major Caveat

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January 12, 2024
Though the practice has been given a buzzy new name (which, by the way, is a bit of a misnomer—”oil pulling” is an Ayurvedic oral health practice that involves swishing oil around inside your mouth), it’s really just a new take on oil cleansing, which also has roots in Auruveyda. It can be helpful for blackheads, but that depends on your skin type. “It has some…
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Weight Loss

How to Do An Elimination Diet: 7 Tips for Beginners

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January 12, 2024
It’s important to eat a balanced diet for your health and wellness, but sometimes certain foods can lead to tummy troubles. Food intolerances and sensitivities can lead to symptoms like bloating, diarrhea and constipation, as well as non-GI issues like headaches and skin…
Women's Health

How to Summerproof Your Body

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January 10, 2024
By now, slathering on sunscreen before stepping out the door should be a year-round habit, but your epidermis is not the only thing being affected by el sol. Other parts of your body can be negatively affected by the sun, sounds and soaring heat of the summer months.
Weight Loss

How to Reverse Leptin Resistance for Weight Loss & Maintenance

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January 8, 2024
Our hormones affect pretty much everything in our body, from metabolism and weight loss, to fertility, blood pressure, sleep and more. Leptin is a hormone that helps to regulate body weight and energy balance by inhibiting hunger. Its main role is to regulate fat storage and how many calories you eat and burn. If your body becomes resistant to leptin, it stops receiving and responding to its…
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Women's Health

Why 30 Minutes of Physical Activity a Day Isn't Enough

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January 6, 2024
We’ve all heard this classic fitness guideline before: Exercise 30 minutes a day, and you’re the picture of health! Yes, just 30 minutes of movement is all it takes. But have you ever stopped to think about what 30 minutes is compared with your entire day?  Two percent.
Weight Loss

8 Worst Foods for Your Hormones (And Why It Matters)

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January 5, 2024
Your hormones are fundamental to all the systems in your body. From reproduction to mood to energy levels, having balanced hormones optimizes your health. Your hormones shift constantly throughout the day and when your hormones aren’t balanced properly, it can lead to symptoms like mood swings, irritability, irregular periods and even infertility. The food you eat directly affects your hormones…
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Skin Care

For Vanessa Hudgens, ‘Skin Is In’

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January 3, 2024
“I’m really excited to launch with one product. I feel it’s really important, especially with a rebrand, to get the consumer aware of the product and give them a chance to use it and start to see a difference in their skin,” says Hudgens. “The…
Women's Health

5 Eye Exercises That Can Improve Your Vision

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January 1, 2024
Your eyes contain six muscles — with names surprisingly similar to those in your abs, including four rectus and two oblique muscles — which engage to help you track moving objects, scan an area or focus on a stable image. These muscles are hard at work from the moment you wake up to the moment your head hits the pillow, and likely none of us has considered working them out to improve our…
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