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Beth Biggee, MD, is medical director and an integrative rheumatologist at Rheumission, a virtual integrative rheumatology practice for people residing in California and Pennsylvania. This first-of-its-kind company offers whole person autoimmune care by a team of integrative rheumatologists, lifestyle medicine practitioners, autoimmune dietitians, psychologists, and care coordinators.Dr. Biggee also works as a healthcare wellness consultant for Synergy Wellness Center in Hudson, Massachusetts. Teamed with Synergy, she provides in-person lifestyle medicine and holistic consults, and contributes to employee workplace wellness programs. She has over 20 years of experience in rheumatology and holds board certifications in rheumatology and integrative and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Biggee…
Regular walking supports loss of visceral fat, a harmful type of fat linked to chronic disease risk.Whether in the morning or evening, walking at any time of day can provide meaningful benefits.Consistency matters more than timing—choose a time you can stick with. Not all body fat is created equal. The fat hidden deep in your belly—known as visceral fat—is particularly important to understand. Unlike subcutaneous fat, the pinchable layer beneath your skin, visceral fat surrounds vital organs like the liver, stomach and intestines. Visceral fat is metabolically active, which means too much of it can pose serious risk to your…
When I visited Felina, Italy, this past summer—the hometown of my great-grandparents—I was reminded that some recipes are not just food, but living traditions. In Felina, a tiny village nestled in the foothills of the Apennines, in the northern Italian province of Reggio Emilia, erbazzone, one of my favorite Italian dishes of all, is everywhere: in bakery windows, on trattoria tables beside glasses of Lambrusco, on picnic blankets in the countryside, or tucked into backpacks for mountain hikes. Erbazzone is deceptively simple: a thin pastry crust filled with Swiss chard (or any other greens you have in your fridge, like…
A classic Dutch oven is a versatile tool that makes a great addition to any kitchen, and if you’re lucky enough to have one, you’ll want to save these delicious recipes! Each of these dishes contains at least 15 grams of protein per serving, a nutrient that can help with muscle repair and keep you feeling fuller longer. Options like our Chicken & Dumplings Soup and Vegan Lentil Stew are flavorful and nourishing meals that will put your Dutch oven to good use. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands…
Feeling burned out by constant obligations? Embrace JOMO, or the joy of missing out. When you learn to say no, you have more time to focus on activities that restore you.In return, you’ll reduce stress, improve your health and strengthen your relationships. January used to be like a personal marathon. After the whirlwind of the holiday season, you would think that I would crave rest. Instead, I’d hit the ground running, propelled by the electric hum of the new year. My calendar would fill up with a combination of social catch-ups, new professional goals and those all-too-ambitious resolutions. The phrase “let’s…
The new year always seems to invite Big Main Character Energy. You know the drill: This is it. I’m finally going to drink more water, save more money, sleep like a well-adjusted adult and maybe, just maybe, even learn a new language (here’s looking at you, Duolingo!).But if you’re not careful, “New Year, New Me” energy can backfire if it pushes you into perfectionism or all-or-nothing thinking. Setting goals can absolutely be grounding and motivating (especially during these rather unsettling/uncertain times), but for many people, resolutions can quickly turn into a source of pressure rather than joy.The good news? Switching…
If you are still using the same email address for everything, it’s time to diversify. Don’t make the mistake I made for too long, clogging up one inbox with absolute nonsense unrelated to the things you actually want to receive and read. You likely already have separate emails for your job, school, and personal life, and many of us also have a designated “spam” email to enter into pop-up boxes in a hurry—but you might even benefit from a couple more. Here are the email addresses I advise setting up.You need an email for logging into appsI have a special…
Key Takeaways Acknowledge both the good and bad traits of your crush to see them more clearly.Journaling can help you work through complex feelings and find perspective.Reduce contact with your crush to make it easier to move on. Crushing on someone is at once incredibly exhilarating and frightening. Will they like you back with the same level of intensity? Do they notice you looking their way or hear you gushing about them to a friend? When you’re together, do they feel that same feeling of butterflies or longing that you experience? It can seriously hurt when they don’t. These deep feelings…
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Simple breakfast swaps can make your first meal more heart-healthy.Choose whole grains, healthy fats and lean proteins to boost fiber, stay full and support heart health.Pair heart-healthy meals with regular activity, not smoking, and stress management. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While this fact may feel daunting, the good news is there’s plenty you can do to reduce your risk and support a healthy heart at any age. One of the best places to start? The first meal of the day. “Breakfast is one of the easiest meals to make heart-healthy because it’s…