3 things you can do to help banish your dry eyes for good
You know that feeling where you blink and it seems like you have thousands of rocks underneath your eyelids? Or where your contacts just flop out of your eyes because there’s no liquid left to keep them in place? Yep, dry eyes are no joke. Sam Berne, OD, a holistic optometrist, says if you’re feeling […]
The Truth About Taking Melatonin While Breastfeeding
Melatonin is a godsend for anyone who has trouble sleeping. The hormone, which is naturally found in the body but can also be taken as a supplement, helps control your sleeping cycles and sounds like something that would be ideal for new parents who aren’t finding much sleep with a baby around. However, we wondered […]
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Selena Gomez Said She Experienced Psychosis — Here’s What That Means
Selena Gomez is getting vulnerable once again. The singer, actor, and producer has long been open with the public about her mental health (particularly her struggle with bipolar disorder). But in a cover story for Rolling Stone, she gets honest about a new condition: psychosis. “I think when I started hitting my early twenties is […]
Everything to Know About Kegel Balls, Including When You *Shouldn’t* Use Them
When we talk about the health of our all-important pelvic floor muscles (the muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region, including your bladder, bowels, and uterus), one product comes up a lot: Kegel balls. These vaginal weights are used to strengthen your pelvic floor, which can address some types of pelvic floor […]
Breakthrough Bleeding: Why It Happens, and When to Talk to Your Doctor
If you’ve ever gotten a surprise period or had multiple days of unexpected spotting, you’re experiencing something called breakthrough bleeding. Many things can cause breakthrough bleeding, including hormonal birth control, the morning-after pill, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or hormonal abnormalities, and as you might have guessed, figuring out exactly what’s causing the breakthrough bleeding […]
Episodic Mobility Problems: What You Need to Know
Queen Elizabeth II passed away under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8. Her death comes after a number of health scares in the past year, including being hospitalized for COVID-19 in February 2022. Among her health issues, Queen Elizabeth II also experienced persistent mobility problems, causing her to cancel or miss […]
FDA Proposes a Plan For an Annual COVID Shot — What to Know
Getting the flu shot has become an annual tradition for many of us, providing yearly protection from one of the most common infectious diseases. Soon, we may be following a similar procedure for COVID vaccinations. On Jan. 23, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed that healthy adults get an annual dosage of the […]
Is It OK to Get 2 Periods in 1 Month? We Asked Ob-Gyns
Getting your period once a month is bad enough, but bleeding more often than that? It’s unpleasant, to say the least. It could also sometimes be cause for concern, according to experts. Periods typically last for three to seven days and arrive roughly every 28 days. While the bleeding you experience during that time can […]
Health News
5 Celebrities Who Have Been Open About Steroids
When confronted with the ever-controversial question “Do you take steroids” most celebrities or athletes will quickly clam up and issue some sort of non-denial. “It’s all hard work and dedication,” they might say, or “Nah bro, I just take creatine.” On the other hand, you have some people who don’t shy away from admitting they’ve […]
Hafthor Bjornsson Shares Highlight Reel from Iceland’s Strongest Man
Hafthor “Thor” Björnsson won his ninth consecutive Iceland’s Strongest Man title earlier this month, shattering the Húsafell Stone carry world record in the process. Björnsson announced his new world record via Instagram shortly after the contest, but video of Björnsson carrying the 409-pound stone for 98.16 meters (322 feet) was nowhere to be found. Just […]
Holistic Medicine
Rate mental health as positive to make it true
The phrase “if you can believe it, you can achieve it” has been making the rounds on posters and bumper stickers for a while—and according to new research, the sentiment is especially true when it comes to ensuring your future of positive mental health. In a study recently published in the Journal of Health and Social […]
The case for going moist—not dry—with your January drinking habits
So, your Instagram feed has been overrun by “Dry January” posts? Same, same. With everyone zeroing in on the practice, the staff of Well+Good couldn’t help but wonder whether going “moist”—not dry—throughout the first month of the year might be a catalyst for healthier booze-related decisions all year long. “Moist January” might serve a legit […]
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Summer Food
How Much Fiber Should I Be Eating to Feel Regular?
You’ve surely heard all about fiber and its many virtues. For starters, we know that eating lots of fiber-filled foods is associated with a regular pooping schedule, but it’s also associated with improved heart health, feeling full and satisfied after meals, and keeping your blood sugar stable. But how much should you actually be eating—especially […]
31 Fantastic Wine Subscription Boxes to Gift the Person Who Loves Their Vino
Shopping for wine lovers during the holidays can be daunting (there’s only so many wine glasses and wine openers one can own), but thankfully, this is where wine subscription boxes come in. A wine subscription is one of the best holiday gifts out there for wine enthusiasts. Whether they dream of becoming a wine connoisseur, […]
How to Stir a Jar of Nut Butter Without Wanting to Scream
The fact that stirring a new jar of natural nut butter can be more frustrating than building Ikea furniture by yourself hasn’t stopped me from eating it, mostly because I might die without it. Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration, but I eat a lot of plants, meaning nuts and seeds are one of my main […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Glycemic Index
Unless you have diabetes or peruse nutrition literature for fun, you probably wouldn’t be able to explain exactly what the sciencey-sounding term glycemic index means. But chances are, you’ve heard the phrase and maybe even seen it on food labels, and wondered if it was something worth paying attention to. “Traditionally, the glycemic index has […]
Announcing the 2023 SELF Pantry Awards—and How Brands Can Submit
Like anyone else, we love good food. Over the years, SELF has covered the subject of nourishment and nutrition in depth, writing about everything from how to make delicious meals in a variety of circumstances to how the nature of what “healthy” eating means—and who it’s for—has undergone a fundamental (and necessary) shift. Aside from […]
35 Ground Turkey Recipes to Keep the Holidays Alive All Year
Even though Thanksgiving has come and gone, ground turkey recipes make it possible to enjoy that big, juicy bird flavor all year long. Leaner than ground beef and more flavorful than ground chicken—and just as inexpensive as either—it’s a great option when you’re in the mood to switch up your usual protein source, but don’t […]
Pizza Recall: Frozen DiGiorno Products Recalled Nationwide Due to a Dangerous Labeling Error
Nestlé just announced a nationwide recall on a variety of DiGiorno frozen pepperoni pizzas due to labeling issues. The pizza recall affects nearly 28,000 pounds of products that may be mislabeled—and contain an undeclared allergen. The frozen pizza recall specifically includes 26-ounce cartons that supposedly contain DiGiorno Pepperoni Crispy Pan Crust pizzas, the U.S. Department […]
75 Cooking Gifts for the Chef in Your Life
Whether or not you dabble in the kitchen, it can be tough to figure out the best cooking gifts to get the home chef in your life. Sure, you could gift them a set of measuring cups, but they may already have some. And, yes, many pieces of cookware seems convenient or useful, but there’s […]
The Best Instant Pot Cyber Monday Deals 2022: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Sur La Table
The best Instant Pot Cyber Monday deals are here, which means if you’ve upped the ante on your home cooking game there’s never been a better time to invest in a new gadget, thanks to the best Instant Pot deals you’ll find for months. As part of Cyber Monday 2022 deals, buyers can save over […]
7 Ways to Deal With ‘Trigger Foods’ That Can Help You Enjoy Them Again
Sweets used to cause me a lot of distress. That’s because while I loved them, I would often eat my favorites to the point of getting sick. Being around these foods was really stressful, and I maintained a long list of “trigger foods” that I made sure never to keep in the house. My overarching […]
Health Problems
5 People With Bipolar Disorder Discuss Their ‘Re-Entry Anxiety’
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and resuming some of their pre-pandemic activities, you may have some “re-entry anxiety” about returning to your old routines. If you have bipolar disorder and created new pandemic routines to help manage your condition, then you might be worried about changing things up again. There are […]
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