Author: Richard C. Trotter
We’ve all been hit with stomach pain after eating at some point or another. You may feel a wave of extreme gas pain post-dinner, or even run to the bathroom to poop after eating. There’s usually a clear cause for stomachaches of this kind—like overdoing it on pizza and beer, or going back for that third (delicious) chocolate chip cookie. But other times, the culprit isn’t so clear. Postprandial pain—aka, a stomachache after you eat—can have a pretty wide range of possible causes, says Hector Gonzalez, MD, a gastroenterologist with Gastro Health in Plantation, Florida. But you can learn a…
You’ve just finished a killer workout: You showed up, gave it your all, and now you’re spent. As in, you can “barely take off your sports bra” spent. Given your effort, you should be ravenously hungry … but the last thing you want is to eat. If you’re not hungry after a workout, there may be a good reason food isn’t appealing. While exercising, your body depends on stored fuel to get through each rep or mile. That fuel comes from the food you eat. Your post-workout meal replenishes your energy stores so you power through your next workout. Simply…
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As you flow through a yoga class or a reformer workout at your Pilates studio, your instructor might encourage you to “connect your mind with your body” as you, say, practice sun salutations or roll ups in order to truly get the most out of the movement. It’s a concept that’s hard to grasp, especially for folks just dipping their toes into a new movement practice. But a mind-body, aka mind-muscle, connection is a real phenomenon, and tapping into it as you train can enhance your performance and help you move safely. Here’s what to know. The mind-body connection, explained…
Your thyroid. It’s a small (but mighty!) butterfly-shaped gland in the center of your neck that’s responsible for making thyroid hormones and controlling the way your body uses energy—for things like breathing, heart rate, digestion, and even mood, per the National Library of Medicine (NLM). When it’s working regularly, you don’t think much about this tiny gland. But if it starts to malfunction (i.e., makes too much or too little hormones), it can cause a ripple of effects throughout your body—effects that often serve as early warning signs of thyroid problems. Changes to your thyroid hormone can cause a host…
One of the most vital ways to support your gut health (plus overall wellbeing and vitality) – is through the foods you choose to nourish yourself with. The gut is a powerful and resilient organ, requiring a diversity of nutrients to thrive. The foundations of a gut-friendly diet include high-fibre fruits and vegetables, fermented foods, a mixture of protein sources, as well as prebiotics and high-quality probiotics (through foods and supplementation). These are some of my top recipes to support a happy gut and aid digestion. Give them a go to satisfy your tastebuds and tummy! Banana Bread Overnight Oats…
Pilates has been around for more than a century, but the exercise method has never been more popular than it is today. In 2023, nearly 12 million Americans reported practicing Pilates, an increase of 15 percent from the year before. Google searches for “Pilates” have tripled over the past five years, with the market expected to double in size by 2030, according to the Pilates Education Institute. Heck, Pilates even got its moment in the pop culture spotlight with a recent skit on SNL. Why are so many of us embracing Pilates? Perhaps because the workout method pioneered by Joseph…
There must be at least a gazillion ways to get your cardio in—okay, we’re exaggerating, but you feel us, right? It can be tough to determine if one cardiovascular workout is better than another: Is it better to run or walk? Go for a run or go to spin class? What about rowing vs. cycling? “Rowing and biking share significant similarities as cardiovascular exercises, primarily in their capacity to elevate heart rate and improve cardiovascular health,” says Jake Harcoff, CSCS, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and founder of AIM Athletic. In laymen’s terms, they both make you suck serious wind (and…
Written by Well+Good Editors Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email Back in the day, applying full-body sunscreen was the worst part about beach days. There weren’t many options beyond the goopy, greasy, plaster-like formulas you were forced to apply (and re-apply) every two hours, regardless of your skin type or skin tone. Thankfully, those days are over, and the body sunscreen category is honestly better…
If you’ve been feeling a rumbling in your stomach every day (promptly followed by loose stools), but don’t have any other red flags pointing to things like food poisoning or a bug, you might be wondering what the heck’s going on in your gut. Turns out, it is possible to have diarrhea every day without being sick; consistently loose poop doesn’t always mean you have a gastrointestinal (GI) infection. Instead, daily diarrhea can signal an underlying health condition that needs to be addressed. Diarrhea often takes on one of two forms: acute or chronic. It’s acute if it happens just…