“Surreal” is how Kelsey Bascom describes her journey with Type 1 diabetes. That about covers how the actor and filmmaker went from keeping her diagnosis “so private” for 10 years to using it for inspiration for her debut film — and becoming a public advocate for people with Type 1 in the process. “I really…
One of my holiday-season secrets is that I like the time between holidays as much as the celebration days themselves. It dates back to my schooldays, when I’d savor that particular stretch of winter break between Christmas and New Years that felt endless no matter how short the days were. The extended-family obligations on the…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re about to pop after enjoying a big meal, you’re not alone. Bloating after eating is common — according to the Cleveland Clinic, it happens to 10 to 25 percent of us — and with all the massive, rich meals that come around Thanksgiving and the holidays, it’s no wonder…
The hard thing about practicing gratitude is that it works the best when you feel like doing it the least. Take the holiday season. Sure, there’s a lot of joy and festivity going around, but that doesn’t lessen all the stress, anxiety, and depression that often comes at this time of year, too. Those burdens…
Does the thought of being fully present during the holiday season seem impossible? With office parties, lights to string, presents to wrap, and eggnog to drink, it might seem like focusing on moment-to-moment experiences is a resolution best saved for the new year. There are many reasons why prioritizing mindfulness is so hard during the…
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This holiday season, you’re probably busy getting gifts for all the important people in your life. But I bet I can think of someone you left off your list. Yourself. We often find ourselves caring for everyone else and putting ourselves last. This year, I’d like you to take some time to think about yourself….
As someone who has depression, which gets significantly worse during the holidays, I basically want to hole up in my apartment between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day and skip all that jolly crap. But for me, that’s not an option (unfortunately). Instead, I spoke with several mental health professionals about why the holidays can be especially…
Women are 2-6 times more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and twice as likely to have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to men. Gastrointestinal issues (GI) are much…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It is officially well into cold and flu season, which means everyone around you is at risk of getting sick. Ugh. While you might be able to get by at work by avoiding those…
