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Some years ago my lips, tongue, throat and oesophagus felt like they were on fire. I saw a consultant who was very offhand and straight away said I had burning mouth syndrome, that it affected older women and nothing could be done. But when I cut soy products from my diet – I’d dramatically increased my intake, to ease hot flushes – it all went back to normal. Now if I inadvertently eat soy, my mouth flares up in minutes.Angela Donnelly, Cambridge.Your experience highlights a trap that medical professionals can fall into – reaching a diagnosis that seems to fit…
Alex Fulton Alex Fulton has been working in the wellness field for more than 20 years. She has written extensively about integrative medicine, herbalism, supplements and other topics related to holistic health. Alex also focuses on issues related to women’s health, from menstruation to menopause. She has collaborated with physicians, midwives and functional medicine practitioners to promote natural approaches to health care for women. She has a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Full Bio
As the calendar pages flip closer to that time of year when pumpkin spice becomes our go-to flavour, we know Halloween is just around the corner. It’s spooky season – the perfect time to unleash our creativity, not just with costumes, but in our kitchens too! I’m thrilled to share with you two hauntingly delicious and healthy recipes that will make your Halloween celebration a scream. These dishes are not just picture-perfect, but they’re also packed with nourishing ingredients to keep you energised. Get ready to stir up some magic in your kitchen cauldron. Enjoy, Jess x Spider-Web Guacamole with…
Oct. 25, 2023 – If you ask about her summer, Susan Glosser will tell you she traveled to India with her friend Elli. She’ll describe sipping chai tea and coffee together. She might show you a snapshot of herself in front of the Taj Mahal.Susan never actually left her apartment in Ohio. And Elli isn’t a person. She’s a companion robot. Susan first met ElliQ, as she’s officially called, a couple of years ago at a seminar for older adults. Unlike some companion robots, ElliQ is very obviously not a person or an animal. With her brushed metallic base and gently…
If you muddle it, I’m in! My bestie and I always load up on mint, rosemary, berries and any other fresh deliciousness we can get our hands on. It’s a great way to get amazing flavor in your cocktail without packing on the excess calories with syrupy flavored sugar. These are a few of my absolute FAVORITE cocktails to make! They’re super easy and all under about 150 calories each! Make sure you checkout my tips on how to make and order low calorie cocktails HERE. Seriously rules to live by! ♥ Make sure you let me know which ones you try! Snap me…
In a fight with your partner, it’s easy to get caught up in what they’re doing—how they’ve wronged you and what jab they’re likely to throw your way next, so you can beat them to it. Maybe you can even recite their playbook of go-to moves and rattle off the ways you tend to refute them. But no matter how fairly you may be fighting, trying to predict your partner’s approach or assume their motivations won’t get you any closer to resolution; instead, it’s more helpful to analyze your own moves and determine how you may be contributing to the…
It’s not officially over yet, but the United Auto Workers appear to have won a significant victory. The union, which began rolling strikes on Sept. 15, now has tentative agreements with Ford, Stellantis (which I still think of as Chrysler) and, finally, General Motors.All three agreements involve a roughly 25 percent wage increase over the next four and a half years, plus other significant concessions. Autoworkers are a much smaller share of the work force than they were in Detroit’s heyday, but they’re still a significant part of the economy.Furthermore, this apparent union victory follows on significant organized-labor wins in…
As the weather begins to turn chillier, it often signals that it’s time for soups to take center stage. They serve as an ideal appetizer, side dish or complete meal on a cold day. Numerous restaurant chains offer a multitude of soup options to ward off the cold; however, some of these can be dietary nightmares. “While you may be inclined towards having soup when feeling cold or rundown, certain soups could be laden with salt, cream and butter and might have high total calorie count along with unhealthy fats and sodium”, cautions Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD (Certified Specialist…
Worldwide, women cook nearly 9 meals a week on average, while men cook only 4, according to a new survey. Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images Worldwide, women cook nearly 9 meals a week on average, while men cook only 4, according to a new survey. Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images A new survey finds the gender gap in ‘home cooking’ has widened, with women cooking more meals than men in nearly every country worldwide. Women cooked 8.7 meals per week, on average, in 2022. Men cooked about 4 per week. These are the results of an annual…
October 10, 2023, is World Mental Health Day. Medically reviewed by Rena Ferguson, M.D.You’ve probably heard of bipolar disorder before. A number of celebrities like Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Catherine Zeta-Jones have had very public diagnoses. But even with these famous cases, a lot of stigma still surrounds the condition. And much of what people think they know about bipolar disorder is steeped in stereotypes. Knowing what to expect with bipolar disorder and having the resources and skills to handle it can help make all the difference, according to Ilana Cohen, M.D., a psychiatrist at The Retreat by Sheppard…