Never feel like hitting the gym when it’s that time of the month? A new study found that using alternative types of period protection may make a difference in your motivation levels. Our friends at Shape explored the study, and here’s what they discovered. When you’re on your period, heading to the gym can feel…
Slathering on sunscreen before heading outside is one of the most effective ways to prevent skin cancer. But with so many brands and kinds of sunscreen, it’s hard to know which one is the best. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has rated thousands of bottles with zero to two being considered great choices and seven…
If you’ve got an irritable digestive tract, FODMAPs are definitely something you want to avoid. Put simply, they’re the type of carbohydrate that can cause bloating and gas – or even worse symptoms. Let’s take a look. What Are FODMAPs? FODMAP is an acronym to spell out Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols. The term…
You packed sunscreen, flip-flops, and your favorite bathing suit, but what you wish you could pack was your house with your own private bathroom. Why is it that when you’re away from home, you immediately have issues using the bathroom? Believe it or not, it’s not uncommon that traveling can lead to constipation. A disruption…
Megan Jayne is a body positivity blogger and social media activist who frequently graces the internet with her refreshing perspective and candid reality checks. After overcoming an eating disorder at 14, she started a website, Body Posi Panda, that would serve as a space for her to work through her own recovery, as well as…
Have you tried bee pollen yet? The crumbly yellow bits graced the top of an acaí bowl I ordered years ago, introducing me to the marvelous natural superfood that has a bevvy of jaw-dropping benefits. What Is Bee Pollen? Yellow, crumbly, and honey-like in flavor, bee pollen is the dried part of “bee bread” from…
When it comes to natural remedies that actually work, antioxidant-rich honey tops the list. But while regular, clover-sourced honey has its own health-related properties, such as helping with allergies and nagging coughs, manuka honey may just be a most magical elixir for fighting those ailments and so much more. Manuka honey is produced by bees…
Standing in front of the shelves and shelves of sunscreens is overwhelming. How do you know which bottle is the safest to choose, one that not only is made without harmful chemicals but also works to protect your skin from sunburn and skin cancer? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has extensively tested thousands of brands…
I saw a t-shirt once that said, “If you’ve never been asked ‘How do you get enough protein?’ then you’re not truly a vegan.” We love how people are genuinely concerned about our diets, because we also get asked, “How do you get your B vitamins?” While it’s true that meat, dairy products, and eggs…
Look, we all know that exercise can help you lose weight. We know it can build muscle. We know you get stronger, leaner, more toned . . . but did you know that exercise can clear your skin? Prevent osteoporosis? Improve your sex life? Adding consistent workouts (of any kind!) into your daily routine can…
