Are Electrolyte Packets Really Worth the Hype?

In the world ofworkout supplements, electrolyte packets are having their moment. But do you really need the electrolytes packets forworkout recovery? Or are they just a (tasty) waste of money? Getty Images/Juan Moyano Heres everything you gotta know. Why do we need electrolytes? If youre looking to rehydrate, its not just about taking in enough fluid. National Library of Medicine. They also help maintain proper fluid balance in your cells....

October 19, 2022 · 3 min · 467 words · Madison Shaw

The 45 Best Gifts for Brothers That Will Make You Their Favorite Sibling

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 youre a sister, you know that brothers can be difficult to shop for during the holidays. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey Have they recently become a general manager of their fantasy league? Are they waiting for the latestStar Wars: Tales of the Jediseries to drop?...

October 19, 2022 · 4 min · 690 words · Sandra Alvarado

74 Best Gifts for Women in 2024

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. For even more options, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2024. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Or treat them to Fenty Skins luxeHealthy Beauty Awardwinning clay mask, which should brighten and soften their skin. A lingerie subscription, best-selling suction toy, massage oil, orhands-free vibratorshould help you turn up the heat....

October 18, 2022 · 1 min · 134 words · Holly Martinez

SELF November Book Club: How One Athlete’s Fury Went Viral

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. Alison Desir lives in a small town outside of Seattle. monkeybusinessimages/Getty People say motherhood changes you. This was certainly true for me. More than that, though, my world had narrowed. The only thing that mattered to me was my sonhis health, his safety, his future....

October 18, 2022 · 2 min · 356 words · Rebecca Johnson

A Full-Body Dumbbell Workout to Hit Every Muscle in Your Body

We all have these tendencies to just rely on one side of our body, says Delgado-Lugo. By addressing these imbalances, you could boost your overall strength while reducing your risk of injury. you’re free to also try thesefive pre-workout stretches. Katie Thompson Ready to fire up your entire body and build super-functional, balanced strength? The Workout What you need:Two to three sets of dumbbells. For each exercise, you want to use dumbbells that are challenging for 8 reps with good form....

October 15, 2022 · 2 min · 230 words · Gary Bailey

My COVID-Cautious Wedding Showed Me Why Community Care Matters

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 got married last month, and it was the most fabulous party of my life. Ezlan Powers Many people are willing to risk COVID on their wedding day, but my now-spouse and I were not. I had the luck and privilege of avoiding catching COVID until last spring....

October 14, 2022 · 2 min · 378 words · Wayne Lewis

The 10 Best Ellipticals for Low-Impact Cardio Workouts at Home

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 the weather getting colder, we have indoor cardio workouts in our minds. Courtesy of the brand / Soleil Summer That makes it a great addition to yourhome gym, whether youre a beginner or a seasoned exerciser. What are the benefits of using an elliptical?...

October 14, 2022 · 1 min · 213 words · Michael Haynes

The 11 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Your Minimalist Home Gym

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. The best adjustable dumbbells, then, are a natural addition. Courtesy of brands/Soleil Summer Thesedumbbellsadd more versatility to your workouts, and make aweightlifting routineeasier. What are the benefits of adjustable dumbbells? A pair of adjustable dumbbells removes the need for a room full of traditional dumbbells....

October 14, 2022 · 4 min · 748 words · Michele Patterson

Asking for Help Is So Damn Hard. Here’s How to Make It Easier

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. Help!How hard is it to say that word? We Are via Getty Images Giving and receiving help is a natural part of both humanity and functional society. Heres what the research and experts who study the topic have to say. (Mostly all of these fears are unfounded, she adds....

October 13, 2022 · 3 min · 447 words · Kathy Anderson

How Therapy, Witchcraft, and Video Games Help Jinkx Monsoon Stay Sober

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. In 2013, Jinkx Monsoon won season five ofRuPauls Drag Raceat the age of 26. David Urbanke She was now, in the parlance of the show, Americas next drag superstar. Heres Jinkx in her own words. This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity....

October 13, 2022 · 4 min · 775 words · Timothy Leblanc

The Best Insoles for Flat Feet Meet Your Arches Where They Are

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. In reality, you just need to upgrade to the best insoles for flat feet. Courtesy of the brands / Gabrielle Castrillon Heres what to know if youre on the hunt for truly worth-your-while inserts. The medium arch height feels perfectmy feet can justbe, without splatting on the ground like pancakes....

October 13, 2022 · 2 min · 339 words · Christopher Myers

6 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy Constipation

One night, I legit googled When is constipation dangerous? I barely even had an appetite because my body felt so full. First, she told me it was totally normal. Santi Nuñez/Stocksy/Adobe Hormones and lifestyle changes are the major culprits. you’re able to partially thank hormones for pregnancy constipation. (The same thing thats partially to blame for other annoying side effects likeacid reflux.) This includes the intestines. When these muscles are relaxed, the GI tract moves more slowly, she tells SELF....

October 12, 2022 · 3 min · 529 words · Angela Thornton

How to Clean a Burnt Pan When All You Want to Do Is Throw It Out

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. Your arms feel like you just did abiceps drop-set workout, but the food bits havent budged. Getty Images / Nancybelle Gonzaga Villarroya Youre pretty sure the pan is just destined for the trash. Indeed, you do have some optionsand they dont include searching for a replacement pan....

October 12, 2022 · 2 min · 345 words · Deborah Houston