In this day and age, it’s hard to catch a break. When our friends, family and work colleagues can ping us in seconds on text message, email and our social media accounts, it’s near-impossible to escape the cycle even for a five-minute shower, let alone a solid night’s rest. “We are experiencing more stress than […]
5 Ways to Overcome Gymtimidation (Because You’re Already Awesome)
Walk into your next class like the beautiful badass you are. You walk into a new class. It’s packed with super fit girls wearing the latest Lululemon workout gear. The girl next to you starts stretching in front of the mirror, contorting in ways you didn’t even know were possible. And to top it all off, […]
Should You Take a Multi-Vitamin or Specific Supplements?
Drugstores and supermarkets dedicate aisles and multiple shelves to supplements for just about any vitamin or mineral you can think of. Even healthy eaters might take a daily dose of capsules to increase bone health, up iron intake or regulate digestion. While some supplements are appropriate for certain health conditions, others are tailored to general […]
What Source of Vitamin C is the Fastest to Cure Your Sniffles?
Do you have the sniffles or is your immune system stressing? It’s likely that you’re suffering from a cold. Time to implement precautionary tactics, STAT! But what vitamin C supplement should you use? Emergen c vs orange juice Having a runny nose and scratchy throat is never fun. Some swear by citrus supplements like Emergen-C or […]
Are Those Mysterious Phantom Bruises Something to Worry About?
Ever wake up feeling slightly groggy but mostly fine, only to notice you have one, two, maybe three bruises you don’t recall ever getting? While we often brush them off as some girls’ night out souvenir, there could be a bit more to it than that. But the question is: are these black and blues […]
6 Ways to Get Yourself Out of Vacation Mode (Sorry)
Vacations, honeymoon, longs weekends—they’re all hard to come back from. After all, no one wants to spend 10 days in paradise and then go back to the office (and a full inbox) on Monday. Turning off vacation mode is often tough, but it doesn’t have to be. There are some smart strategies you can employ […]