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Here’s a first-person account. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? In honor ofNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, were sharing stories about suicide to encourage awareness and combat stigma. For more information about suicide prevention, visit theAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention. One unseasonably cool evening two years ago, I stood at my kitchen counter, weighing my options. I was intent on ending my life....

Personal trainers share how a weight-neutral approach to fitness can improve your health and help you enjoy exercising more. 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 Sarah Cottrells relationship with movementand her bodyhas long been complicated. In high school, she battled an undiagnosed eating disorder that stirred up toxic exercise practices....

For one writer, feminism was a gateway that led them to understand their identity as nonbinary. Here, learn about their journey. I often had the feeling that people experienced me instead of seeing me. In my teens, the loud music of clubbing joined books as a substitute for stressful human interaction. I was able to dance to the music with no uncomfortable conversations penetrating through the sound. I felt like myself without having to explain it to anyone....

Marcela Howell is the president and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Womens Reproductive Justice Agenda. Margie Del Castillo is the director of field and advocacy at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. Its a fair question. If thisRoe v. Wadeconversation feels like deja vu, thats because it is. Our public debate around abortion has largely remained the same for nearly five decades. There is also a lot of variation in where people fall in the legal in most/some cases category....

There are yerberos, who use herbs to treat illnesses. Then there are santeros, who have a special connection to the supernatural world. They use this connection to mobilize supernatural forces for peoples benefit and to help address emotional or spiritual challenges. There are also parteras, who act as midwives. It often involves talking with them andusing tarot cardsto get deeper into the issue faster. Other medicines she uses helpaddress deep-rooted trauma....

Anti-fatigue mats lower the time of static standing and make your legs make a subtle motion. He recommends getting selective about your thickness and aiming for mats that are 3/4 of an inch in height. Same goes for overall design, as mat shape and materials can all affect joint health. Foam anti-fatigue mats are great for areas like the bathroom or kitchen in a home, says Dr. Okubadejo. Foam rubber mats are suitable for long hours of standing and often have higher foam density inside....

She has a degree in psychology and certifications in astrology, tarot therapy, andmusic therapy and meditation. you might find her on Instagram @valerietejeda. The birth chart of a job reflects that jobs core energy. (Or perhaps youve already been handed one promotion after the next?) Mars is really comfortable in Aries because its one of the signs that Mars rules, says Tejeda. Your best approach is to lean into that energy by advocating directly for the tasks and responsibilities you want....

Ill let you in on a secret: Those who cant do also write. Last spring, an email about the newly launchedSleep Enhancement ProgramatAnanda in the Himalayaslanded in my inbox. I was intrigued straight away. Dont twist my arm. He kept it real, recognizing that I was unlikely to experience any miracles within a weeks time. However, Id gain a better sense of how to manage and optimize my rhythms from sunrise past sundown....

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? I dig my thumbnail into my upper right thigh for distraction, feigning normalcy in the salon chair. Just a trim yo, I say through shallow breaths, maintaining a poker face despite inner chaos....

Ayurveda wellness expert Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh’s book bridges the philosophies of Eastern and Western medicine to cultivate longevity. Contrary to what many people believe, however, Ayurveda is not opposed to Western medicine. In addition, Ayurveda is not synonymous with natural, alternative, or complementary medicine. It may use such treatments, but it also uses conventional treatments. And the tools of yoga are perhaps the most well-studied and well-accepted Ayurvedic remedies used in todays Western medicine....

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? HabitAware holds SBIR research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. That sensation created an instant a-ha moment, says Idnani. So formed the initial idea for a tech-enabled bracelet that could generate that helpful awareness with a slight vibration. But thats like asking someone to stop pumping blood. Aneela Idnani, co-founder of HabitAware...

After losing her father, artist Jasmine Nyende spent months wading through grief. Creativity allowed her to reconnect with herself. The experience completely disconnected them from their creativity. Their most recent work is a performance workshop that teaches how to heal from grief through creativity. But during the pandemic, it began hosting virtual events for people to join from anywhere. Thisgrief-processingperformance workshop is one of many wellness experiences available during the TOAF LA festival....

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Experts in This Article Amy Schumer is an accomplished comedian, actress, and writer. In 1970, as the Vietnam War raged on, musician Edwin Starr asked War! What is it good for? in a protest song thatspent 22 weekson the Billboard charts. Because I cant distance myself from my particular bubble, I cant distance myself from my thoughts either…...