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“Being present for your own life is the most radical act of self-compassion you can offer yourself.” ~Sylvia Boorstein In 2004, I experienced a powerful breakthrough in understanding what it meant to love myself. I could finally understand that self-love is about the relationship that you have with yourself, and that relationship is expressed in how you speak to yourself, treat yourself, and see yourself. I also understood that self-love is about knowing yourself and paying attention to what you need. These discoveries, and others, changed my life and led me into a new direction. But as the years went…
According to Gandhi, electrolytes are vital to sustaining a healthy body and mind as they “balance our fluid levels, maintain our blood pH, help to keep our muscles, nerves, heart, and brain cells working, help to transport nutrients to our cells, and excrete toxins out of our cells.” In other words, they’re more than post-workout fuel.
Pull out your Crockpot for these flavor-packed slow cooker recipes! These set-it-and-forget-it meals are perfect for busy weeknights, family meal prep, or even hectic holiday gatherings. Out of all my kitchen hacks, using the Crockpot is hands-down one of my favorites. It’s the easiest way to make insanely tender Mexican meats for taco night (hello, carnitas and birria!) or cozy, all-in-one meals like pot roast when I’m craving a feel-good dinner. But that’s just the beginning. These recipes are major time savers and perfect for meal prep and gatherings. Whether I’m stocking up on high-protein meals for the week or…
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Key Takeaways Valium is a type of benzodiazepine that may be prescribed to relieve symptoms of anxiety.This medication helps calm anxiety by increasing GABA in the brain.Valium can cause dependence and should not be stopped suddenly. Valium is a drug used for managing anxiety disorders and short-term treatment of anxiety symptoms. The drug, which is also sold under the generic name diazepam, works by actually slowing down activity in your brain. Valium can help people who need relief from anxiety, but it can also have side effects and risks you should understand before you begin taking this medication. How Valium…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Training for a marathon can be a massive commitment, but not every marathon runner can rework their entire life around a training plan. There are physical roadblocks like injury and illness (which can be difficult to handle, but which aren’t insurmountable). But you’ll also face mental obstacles, like the difficulty of giving up your precious free time. (I skipped a run last week because of a surprise FaceTime from an old friend. I’m happy to have heard from her. I’m stressed to have missed a run.)After running six marathons, I…
‘Why we launched the world’s most expensive flat white’Farming is one of the first things that’s sold down the river by the government and the market — I wanted to change the whole narrative.I’m a third-generation farmer at Mossgiel; my grandpa came here in 1948, and then my dad took on the farm. I took over the business in 2015 when my dad and grandpa were both diagnosed with terminal health conditions.I was 27. I’d left the farm after school to do apprenticeships with Mercedes Benz and had worked my way up to management there. But when I came home,…
Key Takeaways Self-compassion can help lower stress and improve mental and physical health.Use loving-kindness meditation to cultivate feelings of love and compassion for yourself. We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, disappointed, embarrassed, or ashamed at ourselves. But what if there was a way to navigate these difficulties with kindness and understanding instead? That’s where self-compassion comes in. “Self-compassion involves learning how to be kind, gentle, and patient toward ourselves when things in our lives get…
If you’re considering adding a fiber supplement to your daily routine, talk it over with your healthcare provider. They can help you make the best decision for your health based on your individual medical history and needs, Dr. Ivanina says.Note that adults under the age of 50 should aim for 25 to 38 grams (g) of fiber daily, depending on body size, while older folks should aim for 22 to 28 g per day.[2] Your exact number depends on how many calories you eat, says Ivanina. You should be getting 14 g of fiber for every 1,000 calories. So if you…
Key Takeaways One of Krispy Kreme’s rarest glazed doughnuts is headed back to menus for the second time this year.The fan-favorite doughnut will be available from Sept. 11 to Sept. 14. There’s no denying that Krispy Kreme is a busy place. It almost seems like there are new, limited-edition doughnut flavors being introduced monthly, along with amazing savings for customers. While it’s hard to resist a cheesecake-stuffed doughnut or an adorably decorated Pacman-inspired doughnut, we can’t forget what put Krispy Kreme on the map: The Original Glazed Doughnut. No matter how many specialty doughnuts we eat, we can’t help but…