The phrase “spirit animal” is a microaggression against Native Americans. Here’s why non-Native people should stop using it. After class, a white male classmate approached her. And I was like, What? What are you talking about? And he goes, Yeah, all Native people have a spirit animal.' journalist and co-founder of Well for Culture I was like, Hold on, dude. Dont tell me about my own culture,' says Luger. Ive never heard anybody talk about this....

Sleep apnea in women is often misdiagnosed and it’s likely underdiagnosed as well. A writer with the condition explains the gender gap. Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly? Our editors independently select these products. On top of my job loss, this new development made me feeleven morehumiliated, unattractive, and helpless. Women werent supposed to snore their spouses out of the roomwasnt it supposed to be the other way around?...

There’s actually a certain way to approach Pilates breathing. Ahead, two Pilates instructors break down everything it’s crucial that you know. I just figured my natural breathing was enoughafter all, I was breathing, right? I was confusedI was breathing. I was alive, wasnt I? Up until that point, Id hit a plateau. Pilates instructor and founder ofCarrie’s Pilates Id show up to class to tick it off my schedule, but I wasnt seeing much improvement....

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Sometimes, breakups are harder to process when there’s no person or clear reason to blame. Here’s what to know about a no-fault breakup. None of your exs clothes are thrown from the balcony window; theres no cocktail thrust in their face. Often, anger is described as the secondary emotion whose root is sadness. In breakups that arent someones fault, the primary emotion of sadness is easier to access than anger....

), my symptoms were routinely shrugged off. Multiple doctors echoed the same sentiment: Youre young, fit, and activedont worry, its nothing serious. So why did it feel serious to me? Some days, running was unbearable. Some nights, I barely slept. I was 36 years old when my pain was finally given a name:endometriosis. board-certified minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon atMercy Medical Center Why its so damn hard to diagnose endometriosis My story is not rare....

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Long ingredient lists may make you wonder if chemicals in food are harmful or safe. Learn what doctors think about chemicals in food. Think Youve Got Food Poisoning? But a scan of the ingredients list might leave you wondering: Whatexactlyare you eating? So we posed this question to our panel of experts. Well get to their answers in a minute. a board-certified family medicine physician and District Medical Director at One Medical in North Carolina...

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No, its not a new romanceitsitchy skin. Luckily, there are some essential oils that can potentially help with itchiness. Jason Donahue is a former pharmacist whos now the founder of The Herbal Zen. Viktoryia Kazlouskaya is a board-certified dermatologist working at the University of Pittsburgh. Its also a knownanti-inflammatory and helps soothe redness, too. Enrizza P. Factor,a Clinical Dermatologist and researcher. Barbara Close is a certified herbalist, esthetician and aromatherapist, and the founder of Naturopathica....

Looking for a safe, inclusive, and affirming fitness space? Here’s how to find an LGBTQIA+ gym, according to experts. 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. queer sex therapist and director ofThe Gender &...

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? According to the timer, I had seven minutes remaining. That tension and that gap is awkwardness. Henna Pryor, executive coach and author ofGood Awkward Case in point: my (temporarily) botched interview. On the inside, I know I am a seasoned journalist who can conduct a proper interview. I had to say something. executive coach, speaker, and author ofGood Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You...