What It Is, Tools, and How to Do It
The benefit of seeing a massage therapist, as opposed to rubbing down your own legs and feet, is that professionals will have anatomy and physiology knowledge that most of their clients don’t, Juchli says. “A good therapist should be able to name what structure they are working on and suggest what could be going on,” Juchli says.A massage therapist...
How to Get Over a Breakup: 7 Tips from Therapists
7 Tips for Coping When a Relationship EndsThe pain you feel may be temporary, but that doesn’t make it easy. We asked psychologists for advice on how to cope. Here are seven tips to help you get through.1. Keep Taking Care of YourselfWhen you’re bogged down with feelings of despair, it can be hard to think clearly. It’s likely...
What Is Histamine Intolerance
Holistic nutritionists are taking to social media to spread the word about histamine intolerance (HIT). This is a somewhat controversial proposed diagnosis in which a person may have difficulty breaking down the compound histamine in food, leading to a range of symptoms, from bloating to brain fog. Read on to learn more about what histamine intolerance is, what mainstream...
Mental Health and Weight Loss: The Surprising Connection
In matters of weight loss, food and exercise are regular parts of the conversation. A new survey from Everyday Health suggests that another topic should be considered in that conversation: mental health.The survey found that 40 percent of respondents listed mental health improvement as a leading reason to lose weight. Indeed, mental health and its connection to body weight...
To Choose a Diabetes Medication, Factor in Age
Type 2 diabetes medications known as SGLT2 inhibitors, a category that includes Jardiance (empagliflozin), are more effective in reducing the risk for heart attack and stroke in older adults compared with younger ones, according to a new meta-analysis that included over 600 studies.However, these drugs were less effective at lowering blood sugar levels in older adults than newer drugs...
5 Types to Eat and 5 Types to Avoid
The ketogenic diet, or the keto diet for short, is a high-fat (70 to upwards of 80 percent), moderate-protein, and low-carb diet. A common goal on the plan is to change your body’s biochemistry and, in turn, lose weight.“Following a ketogenic diet changes your fuel source from one that primarily burns carbohydrates to one that burns fat,” says Olivia...
Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)
Dyspareunia (pronounced: dis-pahr-OON-eeuh) is the medical term for painful sexual intercourse. This pain can happen before, during, or after sex, depending on its cause. You can treat dyspareunia with the help of a healthcare provider, who can prescribe medications and other treatments to decrease your pain. Overview Overview ...
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves removing damaged or worn-out parts of the hip joint and replacing them with parts made of metal, ceramic, and very hard plastic. This surgery aims to relieve pain, improve mobility, restore function, and help people carry out daily activities and do the things they enjoy....
Hepatitis C During Pregnancy: Risks, Testing, Treatment
An estimated 1 to 2.5 percent of pregnant women in the United States have hepatitis C , a chronic viral infection that can potentially cause serious liver damage , liver failure, and liver cancer if untreated.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629e01222b3-fed2-429a-9492-6707273ae7b9 A person with hepatitis C can transmit the infection to a fetus during pregnancy, which may put the baby at risk for complications...
Boost Weight Loss by Knowing Your BMR: Here’s How
Knowing your BMR or RMR can help you better determine your total daily energy expenditure in order to create a caloric deficit, defined as consuming fewer calories each day than you burn for energy. A caloric deficit is required to lose weight.But because most people do not have access to state-of-the-art labs to determine BMR exactly, equations are often...
