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Who doesn’t love the idea of a picture-perfect morning routine—be it a 10-step skin care regimen, an intricate matcha ritual, or a mindful journaling practice. But for many of us, the reality is a little less Instagram-friendly: Constipation, bathroom anxiety, and other very real digestive issues affect so many women before they’ve even brushed their teeth. The good news: You don’t need a total lifestyle overhaul to support digestion and get your day started on the right foot. In fact, just a few smart morning habits can move the needle in meaningful ways.“Your gut has its own circadian rhythm, and…

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There’s a stereotype of the phone-obsessed gym rat hogging equipment while they “just sit there and scroll on their phone.” Excuse me, I am logging my sets and trimming my training videos and, um, scrolling Reddit, and yeah I kind of got sucked into TikTok somehow? And there’s a work email, crap, it could wait until after but I’m really curious what it says. Just a sec while I open it…Yeah, I’m not the only one who can get a bit distracted during a training session. You’re probably doing it too. So I’ve always loved this tip from powerlifting coach…

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A new partnership between Costco, Sesame (a cash-pay health care marketplace), and IVI RMA (a network of fertility clinics) aims to lower some of the major barriers Americans face when seeking fertility treatment. On Monday, the companies announced that for $99 a month with a Costco membership (or $119 without), you can meet virtually with a doctor of your choosing on the Sesame platform for a fertility intake and diagnostic workup. That means bypassing often months-long wait times to get an appointment with a specialist. From there, Sesame links you with an IVI RMA clinic in your area—over 85% of…

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On Feb. 3, Herbalist & Alchemist (Washington, NJ) announced it has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for its dietary supplement manufacturing practices. The UL National Brand Certification Program assesses the “extent to which an organization conforms to the applicable regulations and/or standards regarding the products being manufactured.” Following an inspection of its good manufacturing practice and quality system, UL found Herbalist & Alchemist confirmed with National Brand Certification and Dietary Supplements 21 CFR Part 111 et al, 21 CFR Part 121, 21 CFR Part 117 (Subparts A, B and F), and 11 CFR Part 1 (Subpart L), NPA GMP…

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Key Takeaways Junk journaling is a creative hobby that lets you use everyday items to document memories, ideas, and feelings through mixed media. This practice can help reduce stress because there are no rules or pressures to make something perfect.Junk journaling can make everyday tasks more fun by helping you look for unexpected items to use in your journal. I never gave much thought to the odd bits of everyday “junk” like receipts, coupons, flyers, stamps, or product tags before tossing them in the trash. That is, until I stumbled upon one of the latest self-care trends sweeping social media: junk…

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Roughly chop the pecans and set aside. Knock back the dough, then flatten it out slightly until it’s roughly 30cm wide. Scatter over the pecans and raisins and knead them through the dough, then shape into a ball. Cut into 12 x 105g pieces and shape each one into a ball. Arrange in the tin, spaced slightly apart, then cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hr until they’re touching one another and an indent is left when you gently press them using a floured finger.

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This week, we’re taking a look at goonbait and RegencyCore If you don’t know what any of that even is, you’re definitely in the right place, so let me break down for ya. Alysa Liu and goonbaitIn Gen Z and Gen A slang, “gooning” refers to extended masturbation without orgasm, sometimes done for the purpose of entering an altered state of consciousness. “Goonbait” is, essentially, media that exists to inspiring gooning. Speaking of goonbait, a couple weeks ago, I talked about Olympic gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu as the hero athlete of Generations Z and A. It didn’t take…

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