5 Causes of Jaw Pain That You Need to Know

Who could blame you? Then theres the fact that sometimes your jaw might hurt when youre not even actively using it. Below, find out the most common causes of jaw pain and what to do about them. Alp peker/EyeEm/Adobe Stock You grind or clench your teeth. If you do theres a pretty good chance its because yourestressed out. This basically means they use their mouth or teeth in ways beyond their intended functions, like chewing food....

January 13, 2018 · 2 min · 354 words · Megan Harrison

A Back and Shoulders Workout to Help Improve Your Posture

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. Maintaininggood postureall day, every day, is hard. Savanna Ruedy When your back and shoulders are strong, holding them up just feel easier. (Astrong coreis important here too, which includes your lower back). Combined with some mental reminders to stop slouching, building strength can help improve your posture over time....

January 13, 2018 · 2 min · 255 words · David Cohen

10 Great Indie Lingerie Brands for Small Boobs

Do you ever get the feeling that bra companies arent taking yoursmall boobsseriously? Cup sizes AAA and AA need support, toobut in a different way. Well, that is one style Aikyou doesn’t make. Courtesy of Timpa What sets Aikyou apart is all the graphic and sporty cuts. Oh, and everything comes in basic black (which I can totally appreciate as a New Yorker). The styles come with and without padding, wire-free or with underwire, lace or none....

January 12, 2018 · 2 min · 224 words · Steven Thomas

6 Beauty ‘Flaws’ I’ve Realized Aren’t Flaws at All

I thought I was prepared for all the ways my body would change. I’ve always imagined myself aging gracefully, accepting every extra line with pride. These visible changes tested the way I perceived myself. Courtesy of Jessica Cruel I found my facial hair unattractive. I never wanted to wear short skirts, in case someone would see myspider veinsor my cellulite-dimpledthighs. But a curious thing happenedthe more I searched for solutions, the less I started to care....

January 12, 2018 · 3 min · 560 words · Michael Mendoza

Yes, Breakfast Salads Are a Thing—Here Are 15 Worth Trying

So when breakfast salads started popping up on my social feeds, I was intrigued. And that’s where these breakfast salads come in. Quinoa, pistachios, and mint make for a breakfast that’s nutty, crunchy, and exciting. https://www.cottercrunch.com Arugula Breakfast SaladfromDishing up the Dirt Spicy arugula keeps this bacon and egg salad balanced and grounded.

January 12, 2018 · 1 min · 53 words · Kyle Baker

7 Whole30 Lunches From 1 Grocery List

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. ), soy, dairy, added sugars, and processed foods. Andrew Purcell / Carrie Purcell / Design by Stephanie Indrajo Oh, and no booze, either. That’s because it is. Eliminating entire food groups is hard, and most experts recommend that you don’t do it. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell...

January 11, 2018 · 2 min · 365 words · Drew Davis

An Equipment-Free Workout You Can Do Anywhere, From Gigi Hadid’s Trainer

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. If anyone knows a thing or two about being on the move, itsGigi Hadid. Raymond Hall/Getty Images Our biggest question: How does theReebok spokeswomanfind the time to keep up with her fitness routine? We FaceTime when shes on the road. The motivation and support, no matter where she may be, is critical....

January 11, 2018 · 1 min · 160 words · Laura Gutierrez

Here's What Oprah Eats in a Day

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. If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s thatOprahis an all-aroundboss. Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal/Getty Images On Oprah’s menu: seafood, plenty of fruits and veggies, and pasta (really). commercial), without sacrificing her health goals. And this daily meal plan sounds like it checks the boxes....

January 11, 2018 · 3 min · 432 words · Melanie Grant

11 Possible Reasons You’re Peeing All the Time

If youre in that ballpark, kudos to you and your bladder. Youre drinking too much water. Lets start with the really intuitive and also super easy to fix cause of peeing all the time. white toilet bowl closeup in the modern bathroom What goes in must come out, right? The more liquids you drink, the more youll generally need to pee. When you drink too much, your body will excrete what it does not need, she says....

January 10, 2018 · 2 min · 399 words · Rachel Saunders

17 Healthy Peanut Butter Snacks Under 250 Calories

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 love peanut butter. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell I mean, Ireallylove peanut butter. And, I know that plenty of people agree with me. My favorite kind of PB is one that’s chunky and slightly salted, with some grit. No matter your peanut butter preference, the most important thing is that you know how to use it....

January 9, 2018 · 2 min · 252 words · Sandra Trevino

I Tried At-Home Facial Cupping

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. Reactions range from OMG WTF to likening the practice to finding the fountain of youth. Courtesy of Emily Rekstis Whatever the results, it looks super cool and weirdso I was intrigued. Cuppingis an ancient practice that supposedly increases blood flow and helps sore muscles heal....

January 9, 2018 · 3 min · 477 words · Jerry Bowman

The Cost of Infertility: This Is How Real People Pay for IVF

Shelynda Brown never expected to pay $63,000 out of pocket for fertility treatments. (Hyperovulation is when the ovaries release multiple eggs instead of the usual one egg per cycle.) Eggs and sperm are then placed in a laboratory dish and given the chance to fertilize. Getty Images / Graphic by Zackary Angeline If a sperm fertilizes an egg, it becomes an embryo. Embryos are placed in an incubator and monitored for several days....

January 8, 2018 · 7 min · 1284 words · Stephanie Logan

Understanding Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder

Panic attacks can be very frightening. Although panic attacks themselves aren’t life-threatening, they can be frightening and significantly affect your quality of life. But treatment can be very effective. Panic attacks typically begin suddenly, without warning. You may have occasional panic attacks or they may occur frequently. Panic attacks have many variations, but symptoms usually peak within minutes. You may feel fatigued and worn out after a panic attack subsides....

January 8, 2018 · 3 min · 450 words · Eric Thomas