I was expected to pursue a serious, stable, and traditional career with upward mobility. My familys concern over my body was a familiar presence throughout my teenage years and into adulthood. I wasnt eating enough, or I was eating too much. Courtesy of the author I was too thin, or I was not thin enough. So I tried my hardest to mold my body into an acceptable form. I read nutrition labels....
But most people still eventually need glasses for driving at night or reading as they get older. Complications are rare, and most people are satisfied with the results. Your results depend on your refractive error and other factors. People with mild nearsightedness tend to have the most success with refractive surgery. People with a high degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness along with astigmatism have less-predictable results. Read on to learn more about what to consider as you decide whether this surgery is right for 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. I asked 11 food bloggers and professional food stylists to share their absolute favorite props for food styling. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Since I cook very colorful food (lots of veggies! ), I keep my props and styling simple and fresh to really let the food pop....
When I say it’s my weakness, I’m not kidding. Since I’mlactose intolerant, those dairy-filled treats I so crave are basically my kryptonite. But even though I know they’ll destroy me, I can’t seem to stop seeking them out. https://theveglife.com/ Even if you’re not interested in cutting out dairy, they’re still worth making. Banoffee PiefromOh She Glows This pie has a silly name, but it’s seriously good. Chocolate-Peanut Butter Caramel TartsfromBakerita Normally, caramel is made with a bunch of butter....
It can last for a few hours, months, or years. Lets start with your spine. Thats where all the nerve fibers that control your body go, Lara Morgan Oberle, M.D. Lumina Images/Getty Images a primary care sports and exercise medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinics Sports Health, tells SELF. In between your vertebrae are rubbery cushions called spinal discs. These discs, which act as shock absorbers, are a little bit like jelly donuts....
Eyestrain can be annoying. In some cases, signs and symptoms of eyestrain can indicate an underlying eye condition that needs treatment. Eyestrain signs and symptoms include: See your doctor if self-care steps don’t relieve your eyestrain. The American Optometric Association calls this computer vision syndrome, or digital eyestrain. It can make you tired and reduce your ability to concentrate. Here’s some information to help you get ready for your appointment....
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. My first morning in Maui, I sat on thelanaiand I cried. Kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay For five months my life had been inscribed bychemotherapy. Everything I did, I did because I felt well enough to do it. Everything I missed, I missed because treatment kept me from it....
It was in a moment of desperation that she finally found a solution, she tells SELF. She tried a home remedy shed come across online: bleach baths. Who are bleach baths for? Credit: Amrita Marino Their verdict: Yes, they do work a little better than water baths alone. But it does make bleach baths something to consider if you have fairly severe symptoms. He says that they can be an option for people like Ramosbut only in addition to theirexisting treatment....
Dry skin isn’t usually serious, but it can be uncomfortable and unsightly. Serious dry skin conditionsan inherited group of disorders called ichthyosiscan sometimes be disfiguring and upsetting. Fortunately, most dry skin is due to environmental factors that can be at least partially controlled. Tetra Images/Getty Images These factors include hot or cold weather, low humidity, and soaking in hot water. Chronic or severe dry skin problems may require evaluation by a doctor who specializes in skin (dermatologist)....
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. A guy had apanic attacka few months ago and decided to start going to therapy. Getty Images Then he wrote a first-person essay about his experience that became national news. His name is Kevin Love. So what makes his story news? We have a hard time picturing a revered idol becoming vulnerable and talking about his feelings....
Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. If every breaking news alert about a mass shooting ratchets up your anxiety, youre not alone. The reality is that your chances of being a mass shooting victim are extremely, reassuringly low. Frank van Groen / LOOK-foto Precise data onmass shootingcasualties is hard to come by. The loose definition of mass shooting is another issue. Lets take a look at the CDCs most recently available mortality statistics....
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. When you make fitness a weekly priority, there are usually a few major brands you keep in youractivewearrotation. Courtesy of Marine Layer Available in sizes XS-3X. The brand’s ethos is to use sustainable products to produce each item, including post-consumer water bottles. Bonus: These items range from sizes XXS-3X....
I loveeggplantnow, but it took me a while to warm up to it. When finally faced with an opportunity to cook with it, I have to say I was stumped. But if you do, the possibilities are endless. https://www.simplyquinoa.com Before you know it, you’ll be an eggplant master. So all you have to do is add the toppings. in its own right. RatatouillefromGimme Some Oven Ratatouille isn’t actually as hard to make as the movie made it seem....
