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Dont get us wrong. Thedifferent flours and starchesyou find in recipes for gluten-free baked goods can all play important roles. And sometimes you do genuinelyneedfour or five types combined to get just the texture and flavor youre looking for. Lindsay Cotter viaCotter Crunch But sometimes…you dont. Which is so (so!) great if you dont makegluten-free goodiesvery often, or dont feel like splurging on a ton of specialty ingredients. Thats the beauty of these scrumptious almond flour recipes....

We get it: An upper-body workout for runners probably sounds a bit, uh, pointless. And there are several reasons why. It can also contribute topain while running, she adds. Katie Thompson This hunching could trigger pain in your shoulders, back, or elsewhere. Theres also a performance reason for runners to train their upper body. A strong upper body can also improve your arm drive. You run more efficiently and arent wasting precious energy in movement thats actually hindering you....

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. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving, which isNovember 27this year. Courtesy of brands/Amanda Bailey There are deals on lots of great products right now. Tech items like Boses noise-canceling earbuds and Fitbits fitness tracker are a fraction of their normal price. There are standout deals on kitchen appliances, like a Vitamix blender and a KitchenAid stand mixer too....

But once she finally had an answer, she also found a new purpose. This is her story as told to SELFs associate health director Allison Tsai. Im not your typicalbreast cancerpatient. Amika Cooper Unlike a majority of people1with the disease, Inever felt that telltale, panic-inducing lump. But Ididfeel like something wasnt quite right with my body. My first symptom, a dull pain in my left breast, felt like a muscle ache....

But its not all bad news. So, where does all of this leave us during fall and winter? How will this holiday season be similar or different to last year’s? Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Heres where they see hope, and where we may still struggle. What should we expect over the coming months with this pandemic? How will this fall/winter be similar or different to last fall/winter? :It’s really hard to say....

Theres a lot to love aboutcardio training. It can help reduce blood pressure andimprove cardiovascular functioningwhile also delivering a rush ofendorphins, asSELF previously reported. The best part, though? Courtesy of Spacestation You dont need to do a complicated or intense workout to reap these benefits. Just check out this weeksSweat With SELFworkout for proof. Workout Directions Youll do this circuit 6 times. The first time is a warm-up, then youll pick up the pace for the next 5 rounds....

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. Since March of 2020, weve been in aconstant state of anxiety and grief. Mike McQuade Naturally, you might be looking for mental health resourcesor even online mental health resourcesto help you cope. In the wake of the pandemic’s arrival, we’ve lost millions of people globally to theSARS-CoV-2 virus....

Some lessons are just too good not to pass along. Heres the advice that they say has made the biggest difference in their lives. Oftentimes, people’s judgments of you are reflections of their own struggles or insecurities. E S Kibele Yarman I was ending a marriage. I felt a huge sense of relief and peace after this guidance. I didn’t blame myself anymore because it really was not all my fault....

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. As a psychiatrist, I cringe when I hear therapy discussed like this. Renée Mathews Youre having trouble processing something in your life. Therapy can help with both. Are you more easily annoyed with your friends or family over the little things? Are you becoming more enraged by your inbox with every passing day?...

Over the last number of years at SELF, weve provided no shortage of mental health advice. (These articles are clearly linked throughout.) This will help you practice the tip in the most effective way possible. E S Kibele Yarman You certainly dont need to do all of these things all at once. If theres something you think is really great that weve missed, wed love to learn more about it!...

We could all use someone to talk to right now. Or any other number of huge life changes. If youfeel like you need helpnow, youre not alone. E S Kibele Yarman Those who have a history of preexisting mental health issues are especially struggling right now. But being in need of support often makes it even more difficult to figure out exactly what you need. A potentially more approachable first step: Schedule an appointment with a primary care provider, Dr....

I didnt have a good relationship with my family, she tells SELF. They found me difficult to deal with. As a result, there was no meaningful communication between us. E S Kibele Yarman I was able to say things in a safe space where I was heard and respected, she recalls. I made my boundaries clear, and the therapist reminded my family of those when they were blurring. Still, it took work to get there, which is totally normal....

So it can seem awkwardif not impossibleto be the onegivingfeedback to the mental health professional in the room. Maybe you’re just not sure if you’re meshing with your therapist or their style of therapy. Or maybe they did or said something that really rubbed you the wrong way. Renée Mathews Maybe they’re consistently five minutes late, and that bugs you. “Holding onto these feelings or these thoughts won’t help at all in that process....