21 Asian American-Owned Small Businesses You Can Support Today

Should I wear a helmet? The primary sites of reported discrimination were at work. These numbers are sickening and terrible, but not shocking. Medium As if Asian Americans neededmoreto worry about, we are suffering financially as well. These hard-hit businesses could use your financial support now more than ever. Still, being purposeful about where you spend your money is a start. I hope you enjoy learning about their stories as much as I did....

March 30, 2021 · 2 min · 385 words · Christopher Wilson

6 People on What Life Is Like With Psoriatic Arthritis

But people living with psoriatic arthritis know the enormous impact it has on their lives all too well. Psoriatic arthritis is a form of chronic inflammatory arthritis that causesjoint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. Its common to experience flares as well as periods where your symptoms improve or go into remission. Alberto Bogo/Adobe Stock Keep in mind that your treatment options may change over time based on new research and newly available therapies....

March 30, 2021 · 3 min · 488 words · Shannon Walker

Eat Well: 16 People Redefining Healthy Eating

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. TheCOVID-19 pandemichas caused much devastation. It has also prompted a crucial reckoning with our essential needs. What is healthy eating if so many of us simply do not have enough to eat? What is healthy eating if our relationship with food creates or springs from deep emotional wounds?...

March 30, 2021 · 13 min · 2670 words · Jo Potter

15 Fantastic Items to Shop at the Nordstrom Spring Sale

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. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Adobe Stock/Bonninstudio One reviewer raves that theyre classic, sleek, and very well made. Currently available in sizes 5 to 11. Currently available in sizes XS and XL. Slowtide Suva Reversible Yoga Towel Heres a reversible,eco-friendlyyoga mat crafted from recycled water bottles.

March 29, 2021 · 1 min · 70 words · Jonathan Hull

5 Things That Helped Me Go From Hating Running to Loving It

Its not just that I dislikedrunningwhen I was a kid. I loathed it, even. And not being good at it meant that it also stressed me the eff out. Lydia Hill/Adobe Stock When I was in junior high, part of our P.E. Testing day brought mesomuch anxiety, most of it produced by that dreaded timed mile. So what did I do? Not quite, or, better said, absolutely not. I wrote extra-credit reports to make up for those points I wasnt getting on test day....

March 29, 2021 · 3 min · 636 words · Matthew Wise

6 Ways to Deal With COVID-19 Grief and Loss

I told her wed throw a big party. But as much as I hoped it would happen, I never fulfilled my word. My grandmother died of COVID-19 in January. Srdjanns74/Getty Images I couldnt talk to her at all. Talking openly aboutgriefcan be vulnerable, but its no secret that death and loss are wildly disruptive. Loss has become an unwelcome companion for so many, and with that comes a deep need for healing....

March 29, 2021 · 3 min · 598 words · Brian Lee

10 of the Smoothest, Creamiest Non-Dairy ‘Dairy’ Products

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. Back in 2009, long before terms like plant-based, Veganuary, and anything Impossible, I wentvegan. Getty Ive been cooking andbakingsince I could see over the stove. The process is meditative, tactile, calming, and a creative outlet. I pretended not to miss the creaminess of ice cream and soft French Brie....

March 27, 2021 · 3 min · 632 words · Donna Flores

20 Broccoli Recipes That Prove It’s the Holy Grail of Vegetables

Those tiny trees add hearty textures, savory flavors, and vibrant green hues to all kinds of recipes. Weve rounded up 20 delicious ideas forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner. Take a peek at the options below; youll be hyped by all that this green vegetable can do. Jeanine Donofrio viaLove and Lemons Sprinkle in cheddar to give thesoupa savory flavor. Its an easy dish to put together and cook, making it great for meal prep....

March 27, 2021 · 2 min · 255 words · David Kaiser

21 Amazing Gifts From Women-Owned Businesses to Shop All Year-Round

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. Theres something incredibly special about a grandmothers warm embrace, a sisters sage advice, or agirlfriendscharm. Images courtesy of Omsom, Girlfriend Collective, and Chunks It has a non-bulky, pad-free design to keep their laptop safe without taking up too much space. It contains the brands hand repair serum, restorative cream, and this writers currentfavoriterose cuticle oil....

March 27, 2021 · 1 min · 81 words · Kevin Morgan

The 15 Best Foundations for Darker Skin Tones, According to Women of Color

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. Even in 2021, finding asuitable foundationcan be daunting and frustrating when you have dark skin. Images courtesy of Fenty Beauty, Mented Cosmetics, Ulta, and BITE Beauty/Collage by Morgan Johnson KVD Beauty Lock-It Foundation Ulta Ive been a fan of KVDs Lock-It foundation for years....

March 26, 2021 · 2 min · 296 words · Emily Stuart

Ally Love on the New Adidas x Peloton Collection, Embracing Fake Plants, and the Radical Power of Community

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. SELF: Obviously, the past year was full of some huge changes for a lot of people. Courtesy of Adidas. What have those changes felt like for you? Have you learned anything new about yourself? Ally Love:Its been a roller-coaster. It also has put me in a position to do the work of self-awareness....

March 25, 2021 · 3 min · 482 words · Melissa Adams

Christy Turlington Burns Shares Her Bedtime Routine

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. Turlington Burns experiencedlife-threatening postpartum hemorrhagingafter giving birth to her daughter in 2003. Getty / Jared Siskin / Contributor In 2010 she started Every Mother Counts. I wouldnt say Im super strict about any ritual, she says of her minimalist bedtime routine. For more on how the supermodel turned activist gets the rest she needs, read our full interview below....

March 25, 2021 · 3 min · 467 words · Michelle Freeman

What Are Carbs Really, and What Do They Do for Your Body?

But what are carbs, really? And whats the best way to incorporate them into your diet? These questions might seem relatively straightforward, but for many people, they can become pretty loaded. Oscar Wong via Getty Images Carbohydrates have gone through quite the epic journey in the public eye. Fast forward to today and carbs still get a bad rap in some circles. Some very popular eating plans, likethe keto diet, are based on a philosophy of limiting carbs....

March 25, 2021 · 4 min · 682 words · Austin Gilbert