By Carime Lane
When 58-year-old Jo Stokes began experiencing menopause symptoms—including hot flashes, weight gain, poor sleep, headaches, itchy skin, and swollen ankles—she turned to prescription hormone replacement therapy (HRT) gel. But that only made her feel worse. A seminar on menopause in the workplace prompted her to give homeopathy a try. Although skeptical at first, her incredulity … Continued
This is the first in a three-part series about mental health. Wait, Dear Reader, don’t walk away. Come, sit on the end of this pier with me. There. Better. My bona fides The Bodanis family tree’s branches have been afflicted with schizophrenia, depressive disorders, and other struggles. My relationship with these conditions, and with my … Continued
By Carime Lane
“Doing it all” requires plenty of energy, and there are many systems that still don’t take women’s needs into account. Tuning into your body’s needs and rhythms can help you harness your energy and fortify your energy reserves at any age. Where energy comes from “How energized you feel is impacted by a complex variety … Continued
Why is it that during our scheduled hour of “down time,” we feel fidgety with mental to-dos? Or that we feel we need a vacation from our vacation? Despite taking opportunities for rest amid our busy lives, why do some of us struggle with feeling rested? Rest and nonrest According to research, the state of … Continued
By Laura Bolt
With microplastics becoming an imminent threat to both human and environmental health, tackling the issue of single-use plastics has never been more critical. Better For All’s reusable and home-compostable cups, soon available at a stadium near you, are changing the game. The problem with plastic For many people, it’s hard to imagine the last time … Continued