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I Don’t Need My Scars To Remind Me That I’m Strong

The scars on my body tell the story of the most painful years of my life. Removing them is the beginning of my next chapter. So Id scratch my arms until my nails drew blood, leaving my shoulders raw and stinging. The relief was fleeting, lasting only until the cycle began again. After a year, therapy and Prozac brought me back to brightness. I bled for weeks as the fibroid took over my body and mind, reroutingmyblood to feeditscraving....

I Drank Tart Cherry Juice Nightly for 2 Weeks To See if It Helped Me Sleep. The Results Were Eye-Opening

Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? The finding: Cherry juiceincreased sleep time and sleep efficiency1for the participants. In turn, this reaction can further enhance the effects of tryptophan and contribute to the treatment of insomnia. Cue: Your very sore muscles are shoutinghip, hip, hooray! For starters, tart cherry juice is, well,verytart. So, does tart cherry juice actually help you sleep? registered dietitian and author ofSmoothies &...

I Exercised Like the Longest-Living People on Earth, and It’s Changed How I Think About Working Out

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? But that was before learning about theBlue Zonesand the worlds longest-living people who reside within them. (Old habits die hard, okay?) Does Dancing Count as Cardio? board-certified family medicine physician Heres What Experts Say Glute Bridge vs Hip Thrust: Which Is The Better Booty Booster?...

I Felt Like My Back Was Out To Get Me. But To Fix My Back Pain, I Had To Become Friends With My Body

One of my favorites? Welcome to adulthood, I hope you like Ibuprofen. For me, even with years of endless appointments and exercisesno days off!my back still hurt. Therehadto be a way to feel good again, right? But the real problem began just before the pandemic, when I hurt my back dancing. (Im a terrible dancer, adding embarrassment to literal injury.) … Over the next few months, as the pandemic raged, my back more or less healed....

I Finally Learned How To Get Crispy Fish Skin After Years of Soggy Trial and Error

From antioxidants to Omega-3s, fish skin is full of nutrients. Here’s how to make it crispy every time with cooking tips from a chef and RD. Leaving the fish skin on actually provides more nutrients. Wild-caught fish is generally better than farm-raised,according to recent studies. Just because fish skin is healthy doesnt mean that it tastes good if its not cooked properly, though. Not so hard after all. registered dietitian and founder of Nomadista Nutrition...

I Flew 300 Miles To Try the Viral Japanese Scalp Treatment That Promises Thicker Hair and Better Sleep—Here’s How It Went

The Japanese head spa treatment has gone viral for its promise of thicker hair and better sleep. Here’s what happened when I tried it. What is a Japanese Head Spa? The treatment itself focuses on the scalp and hair. It incorporates Japanese massage technique with organic products to stimulate blood flow and promote healthy hair growth. Growing up in Japan, Tchushitani learned firsthand about the benefits of these treatments. board-certified dermatologist in Rhode Island...

I Fly More Than 30 Times a Year for Destination Triathlons. Here’s How to Be Race-Ready as Soon as You Get Off a Plane

Our writer flies more than 30 times a year for vacation races. Steal her tips for arriving at your destination race-ready. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Our editors independently select these products. … For both Ironman and shorter-distance triathlons, I end up taking more than 30 flights a year to compete....

I Found Out My Gut Issues Were Actually Caused by Endometriosis—Here Were the Top 5 Symptoms I Had

At that age, I didnt know anything about menstruation. When my mom found out, she was shocked it happened so early. Since that very first period, Ive dealt with a heavy flow and agonizing cramps. When I reached my early teens, things got worse. Id spend days doubled over in pain, fleeing to a warm bath when I could for relief. Id break into a sweat and have to lie down in the shower afterward to calm myself down....

I Founded BLAQUE Fitness to Make Sure Black Communities Had an Inclusive Place to Work Out

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Think about any gym or boutique studiolocker roomyouve ever walked into. Have you ever seen a product that was specifically designed for Black hair or skin? Because after a decade in the industry, I hadnt....

I Got a Facial Every Week for a Month—Here’s What Happened to My Skin

This got me wondering: How viable is it to get a weekly facial? And what are the effects of doing so that frequently? The frequency of facials can vary depending on thetype of facial, products used, and individual skin needs. The consistency of facials should be determined by the active ingredients used and their effects on the skin. These activities are generally well-tolerated by the skin. On average, a basic facial can range from $50 to $150 or more....

I Got an 11-Step Butt Facial Designed by an Anal Surgeon, and My Cheeks Have Never Been So Soft and Smooth

I recently stopped by fordrumroll pleasea butt facial. My bacial was performed by licensed estheticianAustin Ielpi. Its a regular facial, but for your butt, says Ielpi. Were double-cleansing, toning, exfoliating, and extracting if you have any extractions that need to come out. Then well finish off with a hydrogel mask. Dr. Goldstein says anyone can benefit from this luxurious butt treatment. anal surgeon and founder of Bespoke Surgical and Future Method...

I Got My Makeup Done Like a Catrina for Día de Muertos in Mexico, and It Brought Me Closer to My Deceased Relatives

Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? HardcoreDia de Muertosobservers will also donCatrinamakeup, which is skeletal makeup that honors the connection between life and death. Myparents are both Mexican immigrants. This meant that growing up, we didnt havealtaresorofrendasin our home. As an adult, I struggled to find ways to connect to loved ones who had passed on. It made me sad to think about the fact that their physical presence had ceased to exist....

I Got Scalp Botox To Keep My Head From Sweating, and My Blowouts Now Last Twice as Long

Scalp Botox can be used to prevent excessive sweating along with the overproduction of scalp oil. Here’s what happened when I tried it. It helps reduce secretions from sweat glands, so when you exercise, etc. you dont ruin your hairstyle. Enter: Blowtox, which I tried out to see if it would help me brave the heat. Same principle, just a different outcome. board-certified dermatologist in Northern California But, he notes that there are far more effective hair-growth tools out there....