A: I’m deeply passionate about the power of essential oils and the transformative impact of clean, orderly environments. Scientific studies affirm that the scent of lavender has a calming effect on the nervous system, while organized spaces contribute...
A: Fortunately, my family is incredibly attuned to my self-care needs, and we integrate my musings and “self-care science experiments” into our daily lives. They safeguard my time and contribute wholeheartedly to household tasks and schoolwork, fostering a...
A: Yes. Turn it into a self-care day for you! Date yourself; take yourself out to eat, book a massage (if you can), listen to Miley Cyrus, and “buy yourself flowers.” Flowers not for you? You can get a tattoo, go out of town, make plans with friends, dive into a new...
A: More than normal. I believe Valentine’s Day is the after-Christmas economy bump a marketing team put into motion long ago to lift the bottom line of first-quarter sales! So many people I know are in committed relationships and don’t enjoy the big “V” day. There’s...
What’s the deal with cold showers? These days I know everyone has been curious about cold therapy, specifically ice baths and/or cold showers. You either are game for the idea, suffer through it, and reap the benefits or it’s an automatic hard pass. Here’s the...
Answer First of all, well done for advocating for yourself and getting your blood looked at. Now I’m going to get a little feisty towards your Dr. Normal range according to who? How old are you, what does your life look like, how’s your nutrition, what’s your activity...