Health, wellness, and the like
Thanksgiving is this week! I can already feel the anxiety ramping up as people begin to plan holiday gatherings in 2020. But I compiled a list of 10 tips to help you create safe gatherings this holiday season. It's not gonna be like last year, but it can still be fun and family-focused. 1. Consider [...]
There's no better gift than the gift of clean beauty. And Beautycounter is the current frontrunner in the clean beauty industry! Since its inception in 2013, Beautycounter and founder Gregg Renfrew have made huge improvements to the American beauty scene. By changing legislation and sourcing cleaner, more-mindfully sourced ingredients, their company is making waves to improve and protect [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Let's learn the facts: 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetimeIn 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 48,530 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) [...]
September is PCOS Awareness Month As a Physician Assistant, female and, endometriosis warrior, I've found that women's health issues are some of my favorite to discuss. Not only are they a part of my own story, but they are also a huge source of empowerment for women. The more we know and understand our bodies, [...]
For those of us currently in the fall spirit but not yet experiencing those autumnal temperatures, I've got a Starbucks hack for you. Ditch the hot PSL and try the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Cold Brew! Not only is it iced (PRAISE THE LAMB!), but it's also packed with all the fall flavor. Traditionally [...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month And I'm choosing to use this month as an opportunity to start the conversation about mental health and wellness. This year has been challenging in more ways than one. The CDC published an article in September entitled Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It's [...]
Colon cancer has gained a lot of attention in light of the death of Chadwick Boseman last week. And I think this serves as a great opportunity to start the conversation about cancer screenings. Many people don't know the age at which they need to have their first mammogram or their first colonoscopy. I mean [...]
Intermittent fasting is going viral in the health and wellness industry! Celebrities swear by it. Influencers rave about it. But is it worth all the hype? You may have heard about FWTFL, aka Faster Way To Fat Loss, a program built on the foundation of intermittent fasting. It's one of many programs being promoted on [...]
One of my favorite pastimes is looking through photos. Whether it's a trip abroad, a benchmark birthday party, or a mountain vacation, pictures speak life into my heart. Especially when they capture experiences with people you love and cherish. But if I were to look through snapshots on my phone over the past couple months, [...]
The past couple of months have been a whirlwind.I've found it incredibly difficult to carve out moments of rest amidst the unrest of our world. We've experienced a lot of upheaval this year, and it's wearing on each of us mentally, physically, and spiritually. I know I need rest, but I think I've forgotten what [...]
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