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We tapped doula extraordinaire Brandi Jordan. Brandi has been a birth doula for 35 families and a postpartum doula for 1,500 new moms. With that much experience, we’ll gladly listen when she talks.
Store-bought enchilada sauce saves time while still delivering bold, spicy flavors. Chicken contains protein and B vitamins to support a healthy metabolism.The entire dish cooks in one skillet for easy cleanup. This Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet is a one-pan wonder designed to make busy weeknights easier. It brings together antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes and protein-packed chicken for a flavorful dinner. Using a store-bought sauce helps save time, but doesn’t skimp on flavor. The combination of sweet, smoky and spicy flavors will have you coming back for more. Plus, everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is as easy as the…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Boox Palma 2 (left) can’t take calls, but the Bigme Hibreak (right) can. Credit: Joel Cunningham The Boox Palma e-reader is unquestionably my favorite gadget from the last few years, but I also get why so many people find it to be a little confounding. It’s a phone-shaped e-ink device that has all the capabilities of a modern Android smartphone—in addition to serving up your e-books, it can run apps from the Google Play store; it even has a camera. But doesn’t have cellular functionality, which means it can’t…
If you’ve been feeling extra sensitive, emotional, or downright wonky the past few days, you can thank the upcoming full moon for that. We’re in the middle of an eclipse portal on the Virgo-Pisces axis, highlighting themes around practicality and spirituality—and this weekend’s Pisces full moon is sure to be peak eclipse energy.
Dietitians say that repeating breakfast can be part of a healthy diet.Eating the same breakfast can reduce decision fatigue and make mornings easier.Mix up other meals and snacks to meet your nutrient needs. The average person makes around 35,000 decisions each day—yes, that many. From the moment you wake until your head hits the pillow, you’re constantly making decisions on daily tasks and events, like what to wear, how to respond to emails and what to eat. All these choices can lead to decision fatigue, leaving you feeling drained. That’s why many of us find ourselves wearing and eating the…
Key Takeaways The Zeigarnik effect explains why we remember tasks we haven’t finished better than those we have completed.You can use the Zeigarnik effect by taking breaks when studying to help remember important details.Advertisers use the Zeigarnik effect by creating cliffhangers to keep your attention. Have you ever found yourself having intrusive thoughts about something you haven’t finished? Maybe a half-done work project is keeping you up at night or the suspenseful plot of a novel you’re reading keeps circling your thoughts. There is a reason why it’s so hard to stop thinking about uncompleted and interrupted tasks, and psychologists…
About This Plan This week’s dinner plan is filled with high-protein meals to help you feel energized and satisfied.Each recipe uses simple, flavorful ingredients like chicken, salmon, beans and eggs to support balanced nutrition.Quick prep tips, one-pan meals and make-ahead options make it easy to enjoy healthy dinners all week. There’s something about the end of summer that makes me feel like I have to be more productive, more “on.” I might start a house project I’ve been putting off, or I might try to fill my weekends with hiking or apple picking or baking. Whatever it is I’m doing,…
Calcium-rich foodsDairy and leafy greens such as kale, spinach, broccoli and pak choi are excellent sources of calcium and vitamin K, essential for bone health. Adequate intake of these nutrients, along with vitamin D, can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis post-menopause.Oily fishSalmon, mackerel, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to support mood, cognitive function and cardiovascular health during menopause.WholegrainsOats, brown rice, barley and quinoa provide dietary fibre and B vitamins. They can help with weight management and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. The fibre found in wholegrains supports our gut…
Key Takeaways Toxic shame is a deep feeling of worthlessness and self-hatred often starting in childhood due to trauma or neglect.Therapy, like CBT, DBT, and ACT, can help manage and overcome toxic shame by teaching new thought patterns.Talking to trusted friends or family and joining support groups can help you feel less alone and build your self-esteem. We all feel ashamed of ourselves now and again—maybe we turned in a project for work that we knew could have been better, or we were unkind to someone we should have treated with more patience. But these understandable and relatively short-lived feelings…
Most people have had the unpleasant experience of razor burn at some point in their lives. Razor burn is skin irritation that occurs while shaving your face, legs, or other body parts to remove unwanted hair. The interaction between the blade, hair, and skin is what causes razor burn. Razor burn occurs in both men and women, and it can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on how severe it is. People with sensitive skin may be more susceptible to razor burn. Signs and Symptoms of Razor Burn Symptoms Symptoms of razor burn may include:…