The Best of Wellness: 18 Products That Helped Us Get By in July

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 it really does deliver! Bathhouse I normally wear hiking boots but have noticed they can make my tendonitis feel worse. Ill definitely make this a part of my monthly wellness routine. Whether or not my bank account will support it? Bye,maskne!S.M. (Yes, I have sweaty feet that get very hot, and Im not ashamed about it!...

August 2, 2021 · 1 min · 211 words · Alan Long

The Upper-Body Circuit Workout You Can Do Anywhere With Just a Resistance Band

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. So in other words, you have resistance during the full range of motion. Meiko Arquillos This means your muscles are working hard in both the concentricandeccentric portions of the move. Its especially smart programming for this workout, since it usespush-pull movementsthat work opposing muscle groups....

July 31, 2021 · 1 min · 189 words · Ryan Lopez

How I Manage Period Care When I Can Only Use One Hand

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. Right away I struggled to open and use many products with one hand, especially tampons. Certain period care products are easier to adapt to using one hand. Dealing withmenstrual painsand trying to get through my day with the use of one arm felt particularly debilitating....

July 30, 2021 · 3 min · 450 words · Kevin Phillips

What to Expect From a Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis

In some cases, psoriatic arthritis can be debilitating and damage joints when it is left untreated. Beyond that, the following information can help you better anticipate the process involved with a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. And the severity of someonespsoriasisdoesnt determine whether they will develop psoriatic arthritis. There are several tests involved for a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. Other psoriatic arthritisrisk factors include8: Is psoriatic arthritis genetic? A family of genes known as the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex may be involved....

July 30, 2021 · 3 min · 494 words · Sara Miller

8 Ways to Make Going Back to the Gym After COVID-19 Closings Feel Safer

Its no secret that thispost-quarantine reentry periodhas provoked a whole array of feelings. Yet,movement is so healing. Being around a community is healing.Building strengthcan be empowering. nadia_bormotova/GettyImages Get vaccinated if you are able. Andall COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness. COVID-19 isnt over, so continue to abide by the guidelines. Knowing youre following the science can help ease some of the gym-reentry anxieties. Maintain a distance from other people at the gym, especially if you are unsure if they are vaccinated....

July 29, 2021 · 3 min · 636 words · Melissa Guzman

12 Best Weekender Bags for All Sorts of Quick Trips

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. Suitcases are too big and bulky, but backpacks dont fit all of the shoes and toiletries you need. Courtesy of the brands / Wesley Hall Below, weve rounded up the absolute best weekender bags, based on fantastic customer reviews. Reviewers love its spaciousness, and how each pocket has a purpose....

July 27, 2021 · 2 min · 304 words · Rhonda Campbell

31 Best Shampoos for Curly Hair, According to the Pros

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. With that in mind, we curated a list of curly-hair expert-approved shampoos. Brastock Images - stock.adobe.co Fromwaves to coils, the range of curly hair types is wideand there are products to match. Generally, stylists encouragesulfate-free shampoos, plus ones that are silicone-free and free of parabens....

July 27, 2021 · 3 min · 597 words · Tara Bell

6 Psoriatic Arthritis Management Tips That Can Help

Living withpsoriatic arthritiscan be draining, both physically and mentally. Thats why caring for your overall well-being is an extremely important part of psoriatic arthritis management. Understandably, navigating all of this can affect your quality of life. Time outdoors can be a part of psoriatic arthritis management. Heres what they recommend doing forpsoriatic arthritis management. Spend time being active outdoors. She says she notices her mood improves after getting fresh air and movement....

July 26, 2021 · 2 min · 361 words · Ellen Mclaughlin

A Yoga Core Workout for When You Need Some Gentle Morning Movement

If your core is loving the ideas of more reps on one sequence, listen to your body. The Workout What you need:Ayoga matfor comfort. Yoga blocks for modification can also be helpful. Meiko Arquillos If your knees are bugging you during the pose, add blankets or towels for extra cushion. Plus, your mobility will get a boost too. Aim for one straight line from head to toe with any variation you choose, Dr....

July 24, 2021 · 1 min · 157 words · Edward Brown

Ashleigh Johnson on One Thing She Asks Herself Before She Falls Asleep

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. Its not an overstatement to say that making history is part of Ashleigh Johnsons life. Harry How/Getty Images Excelling is part of the job. But when thepandemicdelayed the 2020 Summer Games, Johnson (like the rest of us) had major downtime. My roommates went to their homes, and I was alone here, Johnson tells SELF....

July 24, 2021 · 4 min · 742 words · Veronica Woodward

Soccer Icon Carli Lloyd Attributes Her Amazing Career Longevity to These 5 Factors

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 Lloyd uses doubt for fuel. ISI Photos/GettyImages In June she became the oldest goal scorer in team history in a friendly match against Jamaica. Lloyd turned 39 years old on July 16, and shes showing no signs of slowing down. Off the pitch, Lloyd is the highest paid female soccer player in the world....

July 24, 2021 · 2 min · 415 words · Holly Gray

3 Experts on What Unvaccinated Kids Can—And Can’t—Do Safely These Days

Can you go back to work without unknowingly bringing home the virus? Can your kids come to an outdoor restaurant with you, or take a plane for vacation? One is how crowded and well-ventilated a space is. Westend61 / Getty Images The other essential variable is the current COVID-19 situation in your own area. So check your local case rates, and consider taking more strict COVID-19 precautions accordingly. SELF: How dangerous is COVID for kids?...

July 23, 2021 · 7 min · 1433 words · Monica Bell

5 Ways to Care for Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Groin Flares

Hidradenitis suppurativagroin flare-ups can be one of the more painful aspects of the condition. The chronic skin disease causesbumps that can break openand release fluids, along with causing some serious discomfort. That said, hidradenitis suppurativa groin flares come with particular challenges due to the sensitive area of the lesions. There are several ways to manage hidradenitis suppurativa groin pain. For example, walking, wearing underwear, and even sleeping can feel unbearable when you have throbbing pain....

July 23, 2021 · 2 min · 385 words · David Gonzalez