What to Expect From Addiction Treatment, Because There Are So Many Options

Acknowledging that you, or someone you love, may have a substance use disorder isnt easy. Now lets get into what you really want to know: how to find the care you need. Thankfully, there are various levels ofaddictiontreatment programs available that can help kickstart your journey towards recovery. Addiction treatments range by the level of care needed, including inpatient and outpatient. What are the types of addiction treatments? There are two main types of addiction treatments: inpatient and outpatient....

November 16, 2021 · 2 min · 365 words · Michael Sandoval

6 Signs Your Relationship With Alcohol Might Not Be Healthy

After all, many people like to let loose and relax with a drink in hand. But at what point does this casual, happy-go-lucky drinking drift toward something a little unhealthy? Overall, social drinking is typically considered low-risk, as long as youre imbibing in moderation. It can be hard to know whether you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. People dont realize theyre running into a problem with drinking until they cross the line into compulsive behavior....

November 15, 2021 · 2 min · 389 words · Sabrina Clark

This Illness Put Tayshia Adams in the Hospital After the New York City Marathon

Tayshia Adams is feeling better after being hospitalized following her race at the New York City Marathon. It was herfirst marathonand his eighth. “Welp I’ve been here since 9:30am,” she shared in the post. Bravo / Getty Images “What a day.” Concerned fans wondered if the hospitalization had something to do with the marathon. On November 13, nearly a week after the race, Adams explained there was more to the story....

November 15, 2021 · 2 min · 330 words · Susan Palmer

7 Awesome Meatloaf Recipes, Plus Expert-Backed Tips to Make Your Own

Of the many meatloaf recipes out there, is there a single best one? Simply put, there are alotof really great meatloaf recipes in the world. Some are dead simple, while some are labors of love that take all day. Alex Lau viaBon Appétit Some are exceedingly traditional; others are a little more adventurous. But all winning meatloaf recipes have one important thing in common: technique, baby. Consider this Meatloaf 101....

November 13, 2021 · 2 min · 368 words · Laura Fox

An Upper-Body Warm-Up to Prep Your Back, Shoulders, and Chest for Your Workout

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. Looking for a great upper-body warm-up to do before your nextback,shoulder, orchest workout? Katie Thompson A good upper-body warm-uplike the one belowdoesnt rely on heavy weights. This, in turn, boosts the strengthening benefits of your workout. Lastly, a good upper-body warm-up challenges your heart rate and activates yourcoreand muscles around your spine....

November 13, 2021 · 1 min · 195 words · Michael Reyes

La La Anthony on Her Heart Condition, Co-Parenting With Carmelo, and Finally Putting Herself First

La La Anthony is the best friend many of us wish we had. Ill hear people say, Shes so-and-sos best friend too, she tells me over Zoom in August. To have that amount of trust from people is a beautiful thing…. Travis Matthews. Wardrobe styling by Maeve Reilly. Makeup by Sheika Daley. Hair by Myss Monique. On La La: Top and Pant: Alexander Wang. Earrings and Necklace: Nickho Rey. Being a great friend is being honest, being able to hold secrets....

November 12, 2021 · 7 min · 1309 words · John Montoya

MS Diagnosis: What to Know About Tests and Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis

Getting amultiple sclerosisdiagnosis can be a lengthy process since it usually involves multiple steps. (Myelin is usually compared to the insulation coating on electrical wires.) When the myelin is damaged, your nerve signals cant function properly, according to theU.S. If you’re trying to get an MS diagnosis, then knowing what to expect makes the process easier. National Library of Medicine. There are known MS symptoms but they can vary from person to person....

November 12, 2021 · 2 min · 406 words · Dawn Garza

11 Sexy Advent Calendars for a Pleasure-Packed Holiday Season

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. No matter which you choose, the countdown to Christmas is about to get a lot hotter. Courtesy of brands / Amanda K Bailey For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2022(includingadvent calendarsandsexy gifts). A few examples: Music, candles, bubble bath together," Curtains shut....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 235 words · Jordan Tucker

COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference Between These Lung Conditions?

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. But how can you tell which is to blame for your labored breathing? Asthma and COPD are both respiratory diseases, but very different conditions. No surprise, this makes it difficult to breathe. What is COPD? Similar to asthma, with chronic bronchitis, the bronchial tubes become inflamed, but for different reasons....

November 11, 2021 · 3 min · 607 words · Howard Howard

How Retired Pro Runner Shalane Flanagan Fell Back in Love With Running

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was all so familiar, even though it wasnt. It was 2010, and I had never run amarathon. Nike/Cortney White I thought to myself, Can I really do this? Yep, even I had those doubts. However, when the race took off, I surprised myself. I ran a pretty good race that morning. Suddenly, I was a marathoner, thanks to that New York City race....

November 11, 2021 · 3 min · 435 words · Harry Welch

The 41 Best Advent Calendars You Can Buy Before December 2022

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. Or maybe its a new puzzle, plant, or evenperfume. Courtesy of brand/Summer Soleil For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2022. Each of the 24 chocolatesdecorated in vibrant colors and patternsdoubles as edible works of art. Steamy erotic massages,sensory play, andbondageawait....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 326 words · Amy Owens

Tunde Oyeneyin Shares Her Wind Down Wisdom

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. Tunde Oyeneyin regularly teachesPelotonclasses to thousands of people at a time. Nike / Amanda K Bailey For Oyeneyin, this is nothing short of a full-circle moment. 10-year-old Tunde tried out for every single sport, Oyeneyin tells SELF. Literally tried out for every single sport and never made the cut....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 385 words · Ashley Hudson

Everything You Need to Know About Ulcerative Proctitis

Not sure whats going on in the bathroom? What are the symptoms of ulcerative proctitis? Its a pliable and stretchy part of the GI tract, which allows us to hold poop in. Ulcerative proctitis is a mild form of ulcerative colitis that only affects the rectum. You might go to the restroom on an hourly basis, but not much comes out. The general thinking is that in all forms of inflammatory bowel disease, the immune system is dysregulated....

November 10, 2021 · 2 min · 315 words · Jason Burke