Case study: Say you envy your best friend for everything — from her achievements to her beauty. You might even share a great bond, but you’re still having a hard time and constantly comparing yourself to her. Whenever you go…
You’re always putting others first, but who’s got your back when you’re weak and down? We easily overlook the strong individuals in our lives all the time— those pillars for friends, family, colleagues, and everyone else. It’s incredible to see…
When you think about taking oral contraceptives for birth control, or to treat your acne or “regulate” your menstrual cycle or whether it’s to keep upsetting period symptoms under control— you might have heard about potential side effects like headaches…
Phthalates are a bunch of chemicals used to toughen plastics, and are ever present in industrial and consumer products such as makeup and food containers, might increase uterine fibroids in women. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine found a clear link between…
Beauty fads have come a long way from the days of relying solely on homemade concoctions passed down through generations, often featuring kitchen pantry portions and traditional remedies. Now evolved into a booming industry driven by innovation and science. According…
The importance of perseverance is a well-known and valued life skill. And in our pursuit of success, we often hear encouraging mantras like, “Keep pushing, you’ll get there,” or “Just keep going; it will be alright.” These words serve as…
The frustration of losing weight–exercising and dieting–doing everything right yet no improvement in sight can be incredibly disheartening. If you’ve been hitting the gym religiously, watching what you eat like a hawk, and still finding those extra pounds sticking around…
“I hate how they hurt my back. I hate how my bras never feel comfortable and never offer enough support. I’ve always felt my body was out of shape because of my breasts, and it made me very conscious. I…
I can tell when I ovulate every month because I get a cramp like feeling on the right side of my pelvis. It’s like a sharp pain that lasts for a couple of hours. It’s weird and uncomfortable but I…
Jordan Belfort articulates this quite simply but powerfully: ‘The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” In other words, the one thing that separates you…
When we’re young, we feel invincible and think we can get away with a lot – like smoking, excessive drinking, or sunbathing in the sun for hours on end. One bad choice leads to a series of others. We don’t…
Let’s talk about hooded eyes, not as a Problem because it’s not a problem. Long before I knew what hooded eyes were I had always thought they were pretty because they look intense, sexy, and striking. And while they’re limiting…
Have you ever stopped to think about what defines success in life? We often hear about big achievements, but what about the everyday decisions that pave the way for that success? Although success often seems like a distant mountaintop, visible…
“It’s not what you do but what you don’t do – the things you postpone, not the things you accomplish that make you tired.” -Donna Otto It’s hard to get anything done when you’re confused. That’s precisely when procrastination creeps…
In a world that feels like it’s spinning a little too fast, where the pressures and challenges of daily life can quickly become overwhelming, it’s important to find glimmers of hope and healing. One overlooked and unexpected source of support…
Have you secretly been comparing yourself to other women and feeling terrible about it, to the point of hating yourself? It’s common struggle (if not daily struggle) amongst women of all ages. Aside from the weighty feeling that comes when…
Gaining confidence was a journey that led me to an unexpected revelation. It wasn’t the pages of books I poured over, the hours spent listening to podcasts, or even the grueling sessions at the gym that ignited this transformation within…
Watching kids play sometimes reminds me of my childhood. They’re little bundles of energy, bursting with enthusiasm as they’re eagerly ready for school. As kids we might remember things like making friends used to be as exciting as unwrapping a…
Modern medicine is no doubt a marvel. Yet, all too often, the very prescriptions aimed at making us well may end up causing unforeseen trouble, we’re left discovering that what was meant to heal us has unintended consequences, and not…
Did you know in medieval times, people found an unexpected connection between vaginal discharge and seduction? Back then, some people used vaginal discharge as perfume, recognizing that the natural scent played a part in sparking romantic feelings. In fact,…
