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Cooking Therapy Benefits for Stress + Mental Health

You probably already know that cooking the majority of your meals at home, rather than relying on takeout and restaurants, offers a number of health advantages, including keeping your calorie intake in check and saving ...

Somatic Experiencing Therapy: How It Works & How to Do It

The definition of somatic is "relating to or affecting the body." Somatic experiencing (SE), one form of somatic therapy, is a therapeutic technique that can help people suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...

How to Make an Oatmeal Bath for Smoother, Healthier Skin

You're getting ready to relax after a long day, so you fill the bath with warm water, light some candles and add your...oatmeal? It may seem a little strange to bathe in a breakfast food, ...

A Serious Case of ‘Maskne’: How to Prevent & Treat Face Acne Due to Wearing a Mask

Many of us are getting used to rocking a mask or face covering throughout the day, when shopping, working or in public places, and perhaps, by now, you've noticed breakouts around your nose and mouth. ...

Obesogenic Exposure: Top 7 Obesogens that Lead to Weight Gain & Obesity

We all know that poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute greatly to the obesity problem in the United States, but did know that that there's a class of artificial chemicals that are also ...

Singing Bowl and Sound Bath Benefits for Stress Relief & More

Adding to the ever-expanding list of ways to unwind and practice self-care is the use of a singing bowl or sound bath to boost relaxation. Some say that this practice actually dates back thousands of ...

Ozone Therapy: Should It Be Approved for Medicinal Use?

When you hear ozone therapy, you may wonder how a gas in the Earth's atmosphere can possibly serve as a therapeutic agent. There's plenty of skepticism surrounding this type of alternative medicine, but research suggests ...

What Exactly Does It Mean to Be Immunocompromised?

You've probably heard the word "immunocompromised" being used a lot lately and may have a general idea of what the term means. But what else should you know about having a compromised immune system? Your immune ...

Pandemic Eating Habits and How to Lose the “Quarantine 15”

After many weeks of sheltering-at-home, some adults (and children) across the country are noticing a little something different about themselves — an extra 15 pounds or so. It's been called the "Quarantine 15," and it's ...

The Procrastination Problem: Does It Affect You? (Plus How to Overcome It)

We've all done it — delayed a task for hours or days, even though we knew we'd be better off doing it sooner. For example, according to research, 80 percent to 95 percent of students ...