Below, SELF asked five immunocompromised people how they protect their physical and mental health duringcold and flu season. Heres what the colder months look like for them. I take care of the basics first by eating well, staying hydrated, and getting quality sleep. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock In 2001, I was diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). A simple cold can also turn into something much more severe for me. I like consistency in my routine, so I start each morning with exercise....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Eczemaa condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skinis a bummer to have anywhere on your body. Delmaine Donson/Getty Image/Amanda K Bailey But when you have crusty, flaky rashes on your scalp, it can feel especially bad. I mean, come on: Its your hair....

Cydney Carter started getting bumps on her inner thighs when she was 12 years old. They looked like acne, specificallyblackheads, but the bumps eventually got bigger and angrier. Sometimes they burst and leaked fluid. Mahala Preudhomme/Beautify HS Project by HS Connect It turns out that the boil-like lumps she had are called nodules. (If youre biracial, your risk is twofold higher. )1 Carter, now 27, no longer hides her condition....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. What makes this festive time truly meaningful, though, is the company you celebrate with. CSA-Printstock/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey So if youre grieving, the season can quickly become clouded by painful realizations of whator rather whois missing. Dont beat yourself up if youre not in the mood to celebrate or socialize this year....

A pile ofleftoversis one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. At first, remixing your meal may make you feel like youre in aChoppedepisode. Try tossing the meat into a panini or risotto for a fancy lunch, Orrock says. Leigh Ann Chatagnier viaMy Diary of Us Stuck with just bones? Youre not out of luck: They add flavor and richness to stocks andsoups. Weve rounded up 21 roasted turkey recipes that are arguably better than your main holiday dinner....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. And welcome to the 2023 SELF Home Fitness Awards! Amanda K. Bailey Were thrilled to share this years winning list with you. (Or, at a minimum, donthate.) Fitness equipment in 2023 looks a lot different than it used to. And we considered itall. Some of the items below provide a whole gym experience with just a few small pieces of equipment....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Lets be clear: You never need an excuse to try out a new wellness product. Investing in small things to make your everyday life more comfortable and less stressful is pretty much always worthwhile. The list goes on. But a more positive read here is that each of these annoyances offers a new opportunity to pamper yourself....

For this installment, hes tacklingThe Living Clearly Methodby Hilaria Baldwin. Wouldst thou like to live clearly? In her 2016 book,The Living Clearly Method,Mrs. Penguin Random House/George Lovics/Amanda K Bailey She also includes actual recipes. You know, for eating and such. Its fine, if generic. JP Brammer They take aim at the anxieties of their zeitgeist for sell remedies for them. So what, then, doesThe Living Clearly Methodtell us to be, and why?...

Once an elite marathoner and competitive cyclist, Perkins was left paralyzed from the chest down. On November 5, the 52-year-old will take on theNew York City Marathon. It will be her 20th time conquering the 26.2-mile distancebut only her sixth time doing so on a handcycle. Courtesy of Kelly Brush Foundation / Amanda K Bailey Before the crash, wheninjuriesinterfered with my training or racing schedule, I would get mad. But in the hospital after the accident, I dont remember being upset....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. That isnt to say that no one can benefit from its moisturizing magic. Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images What is coconut oil, really? Consider replacing traditionalmakeup removerwith your handy jar of coconut oil, Dr. Garshick suggests. What are the biggest risks of using coconut oil for your skin?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Updated 5 A.M. Dec. 2, 2024. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells The sheer variety of shoes that are on sale is pretty impressive. So without further ado, lets get to the shoes. Our tester said it helped her feel comfortable yet stable during her workouts....

Now that shes feeling better, shes happy to get back to trail running, however that may look. I was diagnosed with Crohns in the seventh grade. I avoidfoods that exacerbate my symptoms, including popcorn and anything thats high in fiber or fat. Courtesy of Becca Antonoplos / Amanda K Bailey I also do the best I can to limit stress, which is another major trigger for me. I finished my first half marathon during my senior year....

Jessel Taank is a British-born fashion publicist, wife, and mother to toddler twin boys. Shes not wrongmany fans agree shes emerged as the breakout star after a strange and captivating season. I went in very differently. Courtesy of Jessel Taank/Bravo/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey You see it on the showthe moment where I clock it, she says. [Where I understand] that producers are not my friends. Now, shes in on the bit: They’re not going to fool me again....