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Feeling groggy in the morning or struggling to wind down at night? A guest on the mindbodygreen podcast, Kristen Holmes, psycho-physiologist and leading scientist at WHOOP, believes the solution might be simpler than you think. And it starts with just five minutes each morning.
Natural Products Expo West returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from March 3-6. According to show organizers, 2026 is a milestone year as Expo West celebrates 45 years with the biggest show to date. The new CPG Innovation Summit is a one-day immersive experience built to connect brands with the resources they need to innovate and thrive. The Arena will be hosting The Launch Pad, a way to experience inventive concepts, meeting inspiring new brands and see where innovation begins. Buyer-only hours, exclusive access for buyers to connect with exhibitors before the show floor opens each day,…
Meal Plan At a Glance DAYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MEALS BreakfastAvocado Toast w/ Jammy Eggs––––LunchCreamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap––––DinnerRoasted Salmon w/ Smoky Chickpeas BreakfastCinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats––––LunchChicken & Cabbage Veggie Soup––––DinnerLentils & Rice w/ Spinach BreakfastCinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats––––LunchChicken & Cabbage Veggie Soup ––––DinnerPan-Seared Chicken Breast BreakfastCinnamon-Raisin Overnight Oats––––LunchChicken & Cabbage Veggie Soup––––DinnerBroccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans BreakfastGreek Yogurt w/ Nuts & Chia Jam––––LunchChicken & Cabbage Veggie Soup––––DinnerChicken Penne w/ Walnut Pesto Breakfast Avocado Toast w/ Jammy Eggs––––Lunch Edamame & Roasted Beet Salad––––Dinner Pistachio-Crusted Halibut BreakfastGreek Yogurt w/ Nuts & Chia Jam––––LunchEdamame & Roasted Beet Salad––––DinnerStuffed Sweet Potato w/…
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are controversial, partly due to definition issues.Dietitians share five surprising UPFs that can still fit into a healthy, balanced diet.Prioritize minimally processed foods and enjoy UPFs in moderation. Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a balanced diet. Some foods are obviously ultra-processed, but others may come as a surprise. “While some ultra-processed foods offer little-to-no nutritional value, many provide protein, fiber, healthy fats and essential vitamins and minerals that many people don’t get in their diet…
Key Takeaways BPD has a strong genetic component, but it doesn’t mean you’ll inevitably develop it or pass it to your children.Your environment plays a crucial role in BPD risk, not just genetics.Getting treatment for BPD can improve your symptoms and parenting, reducing the risk of passing it to your children. If you have borderline personality disorder (BPD) and kids, you’ve probably wondered if they could inherit BPD from you. Although BPD does have a strong genetic component, rest easy: Your children most likely will not develop borderline personality disorder—and you can take action to help prevent it. Is BPD…
Does everything feel like too much these days? Get When Life Sucks: 21 Days of Laughs and Light for free when you join the Tiny Buddha list. “You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.” ~Tony Gaskins It was a Tuesday afternoon when I said the word that saved my sanity: “No.” Just two letters. But the weight I’d been carrying for twenty-eight years finally lifted. My phone was ringing. Again. It was my cousin, and I already knew what she wanted before I answered. Could I watch her kids…
Key Takeaways Scopophobia is the fear of being stared at, which can cause distress and anxiety.Treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy can help reduce fears associated with scopophobia.Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation can help manage symptoms of anxiety related to scopophobia. Scopophobia, also known as scoptophobia, is the fear of being stared at. It varies in severity from person to person. Some people only fear when a stranger stares for a long time, while others fear even making eye contact with a friend. It is normal to feel uncomfortable or even anxious if someone is…
It’s a strange shift: After spending your whole life trying to avoid getting pregnant, you suddenly want to do so, and fast. But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving. Welcome to “trimester zero.”“Trimester zero refers to the three months before conception when egg and sperm quality are being shaped and the body is preparing for pregnancy,” Lora Shahine, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist, ob-gyn and host of the Brave and Curious podcast tells…
According to a new study, it’s not what you eat but when.
Type 2 diabetes and heart disease are so intimately related that some researchers believe that they are actually the same illness.[1] And while most diabetes treatment advice focuses on achieving safe blood sugar levels, it’s also imperative for people with the condition to pay close attention to their heart health risk factors.While some risk factors for heart disease can’t be changed, such as your family history, sex, and age, others can be modified with the right combination of medication and lifestyle shifts.[2]1. High A1CIf you have diabetes, you’ve probably already been told that lowering your A1C is one of your top…