All The 'Down-There' Grooming Questions You Were Too Afraid To Ask
"Down-there" grooming is a touchy subject ... literally. Whether you leave the hair-removal process up to the professionals or you prefer to do your own "landing strip" at home (yeah, we went there), you're probably still wondering if you've got this thing all figured out. So we took one for the team and asked Uni K Wax founder Noemi Grupenmager and Tennessee-based licensed aesthetician Eva Hendrick the "down-there" grooming questions you've always wanted answers to, but were too afraid to ask. Can you get a bikini wax during your period?Yes, you can have a bikini wax during your period (though the full Brazilian may not ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
There's Never a Point at Which We Stop Growing
I turn off the lights and close my eyes, only to jump out of bed moments later in search of a specific book. I grab the book, turn the light back on, and climb under the covers again. Three pages and a couple highlighted paragraphs later, I'm searching for my journal and scavenging for the right pen. I crack it open and write a simple sentence... "I'm feeling sad and defeated." I exhale and write a few more lines before rolling to my back and picking up my phone. I check Facebook. I snap a photo of the book and start Instagramming, but I never finish the caption, let alone actually post it. I'm staring at the ceiling, com...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The power of the LGBTQ language experience
(American University) Celebrating its 23rd year at American University in Washington, DC, Lavender Languages is North America's longest-running academic conference on language use in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer life. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - February 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
The Dangerous Effect Scented Candles Could Have In Your Home
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Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 20, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
The moderating role of purging behaviour in the relationship between sexual/physical abuse and nonsuicidal self-injury in eating disorder patients - Gonçalves S, Machado B, Silva C, Crosby RD, Lavender JM, Cao L, Machado PP.
This study sought to examine predictors of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in eating disorder patients and to evaluate the moderating role of purging behaviours in the relationship between a theorised predictor (i.e. sexual/physical abuse) and NSSI. Partici... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Sure, essential oils smell great. But are they good for anything else?
Essential oils are all the rage — but do they live up to their claims? You can't pass through the personal care aisle of a supermarket without seeing labels that tout the benefits of essential oils, including the relaxing effects of lavender and the skin-nourishing properties of pomegranate seed.... (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - January 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lily Dayton Source Type: news
5 Ways To Turn A Small Space Into A Stress-Free Sanctuary
Home is where the heart is, but your mind needs its own calming space. Scheduling some time to unwind is crucial to your happiness levels. But if your household is a busy one, it can be extra hard to find time for yourself. The antidote? Create a sacred spot of your own, designed to perk up your mood. Here are just a few suggestions on how to create a peaceful place that's sure to leave you in a better headspace: Paint the walls blue. Now this is eye candy. Color psychology research suggests that the color blue can have a calming effect and ease stress. Transform your surroundings with a shade that instantl...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"Making do" decisions: how home healthcare personnel manage their exposure to home hazards - Wills CE, Polivka BJ, Darragh A, Lavender S, Sommerich C, Stredney D.
This study describes the decision-making processes home healthcare personnel (HHP) use to manage their personal health and safety when managing hazards in client homes. A professionally diverse national sample of 68 HHP participated in individual semi-stru... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 23, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
Best Last-Minute Gifts That Cost Next to Nothing
I noticed a shift this year. A lot more people are choosing gifts that are either donations to their favorite charity, or something that creates an experience. Here are five gift ideas that create new experiences in which we have the opportunity to feel grateful, joyous and awakened. 1. A SONG Music creates experiences immediately by triggering emotions and memories. Sound waves literally bring 'good vibrations' into our hearts and minds. It's a great gift! When we were teenagers, we sent messages through songs - some of us wrote our own, some made tapes of songs that expressed what we were afraid to say with words. ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Home Remedies to Help Relieve Holiday Stress
With the holidays upon us, your stress level may be at an all-time high! It's normal to find yourself feeling overwhelmed with so many things on your to-do list. Holiday baking, shopping, and preparing for the many gatherings you have to attend takes its toll on your health. How can you combat this stress and be sure you enjoy the holiday season? A few natural remedies can help soothe your mind and improve your wellbeing. 1. Practice Deep Breathing You can do this any time you get a few spare moments. Sit somewhere (preferably quiet) and repeat the steps below five times. Inhale for five seconds...Hold for fi...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
8 Bedtime Routines That Will Help You Turn Sleep Into a Spiritual Practice
When we say we're turning something into a "spiritual practice," it simply means turning our attention away from the physical and toward the mental and emotional. When it comes to sleep, there's much more than meets the eye than just a recurring lapse of consciousness that takes up half of your life. Sleep is not only for the body, it is also for the mind -- after all, our bodies are far more intelligent than we are consciously aware of. Oftentimes, it's only a matter of letting them do their job without interfering. 1. Give yourself room so that your body can reposition itself while you're unconscious. While a neutral, ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Healing Power of Gratitude
"You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight."--Elizabeth Gilbert Gratitude is perhaps the most important key to finding success and happiness in the modern day. Knowing what we appreciate in life means knowing who we are, what matters to us and what makes each day worthwhile. Paying attention to what we feel grateful for puts us in a positive frame of mind. It connects us to the world around us and to ourselves. Research demonstrates that focusing on what we are grateful for is a universally rewarding way to feel happier a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity
Advances in neonatal care have led to increased survival rates in preterm infants. Optimizing postnatal nutrition has been a critical factor for improved growth and outcomes in very low-birth-weight infants. Despite rapid progress in the field, obtaining comparable mineral delivery to fetal rates has been challenging. Metabolic bone disease of prematurity is a multifaceted condition primarily resulting from inadequate mineral supply compounded by chronic illness, an immature digestive system, and hormonal imbalance. The aim of this review is to discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of metabolic ...
Source: NeoReviews recent issues - November 2, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Moreira, A., Jacob, R., Lavender, L., Escaname, E. Tags: Pediatric Drug Labeling Update Articles Source Type: news
Fatal work-related injuries: Southeastern United States, 2008-2011 - Brinker K, Jacobs T, Shire J, Bunn T, Chalmers J, Dang G, Flammia D, Higgins S, Lackovic M, Lavender A, Lewis JS, Li Y, Harduar Morano L, Porter A, Rauscher K, Slavova S, Watkins S, Zhang L, Funk R.
In 2008, the work-related injury fatality rate was 3.8 per 100,000 workers in the United States but was 5.2 per 100,000 workers for the southeast region. Work-related fatalities in the southeast were examined for the period 2008 to 2011. Median work-relate... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Effective Strategies for You and Your Kids to Get the Sleep You Need Now!
If you're not sleeping or, worse, your children aren't sleeping so you're not sleeping, here are some effective, easy sleep strategies that will make that seem like a bad dream. It's no secret - there really are things you can do -- at any age -- to get the rest you need to allow you to have an energized, productive day. First, it's a known fact that adults and teenagers don't get the amount of sleep they need. A recent Gallup poll found that 40 percent of Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep each night. How much sleep do you and your family need? The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults and kids get the fol...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
