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There are many fantastic physical and mental health benefits of yoga . A consistent yoga practice can improve your sleep , support your heart health , keep your lymphatic drainage system (i.e. your body’s natural cellular detox pathways) flowing, as well as help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression, among other perks. It doesn’t stop there. If you’re someone who has menstrual cycles, certain yoga poses for cramps may help reduce the common symptom associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) . How yoga can help menstrual cramps and other symptoms of PMS Melie Purdon , a yoga teacher and prenatal expert at YogaRenew , says that while people experiencing menstrual cramps often feel compelled to lie on the couch and be inactive, doing so actually reduces the body’s ability to work through discomfort on its own. “We can decrease symptoms of period cramps by moving the body in a way that will massage the organs and make room in the abdomen for the uterus to contract and shed its...

Spring weather means sweat. And I’m a sweater . So in addition to being a far-too-warm mess, my skin also gets super irritated. That’s because when sweat sits on the skin for too long, its sodium, urea, and lactate can cause irritation. So I welcome a steamy shower with open arms at the end of my day and feel soothed as soon as the water hits my skin. I take that sensation to the next level by using the new Cooling Relief Body Wash from Cetaphil. Cetaphil Cooling Relief Body Wash — $11.00 Shop Now The Cetaphil Cooling Relief Body Wash ($11) is the perfect warm-weather body wash. It’s got eucalyptus in it to create the most soothing and cooling sensation. And when I rub it on my skin while standing in a steamy shower, the juxtaposition feels divine. This cooling sensation can also feel amazing on any skin irritation like eczema or sunburn. “Aside from smelling great, while we certainly need more research, there is data to suggest that eucalyptus is anti-inflammatory ...

Spring weather means sweat. And I’m a sweater . So in addition to being a far-too-warm mess, my skin also gets super irritated. That’s because when sweat sits on the skin for too long, its sodium, urea, and lactate can cause irritation. So I welcome a steamy shower with open arms at the end of my day and feel soothed as soon as the water hits my skin. I take that sensation to the next level by using the new Cooling Relief Body Wash from Cetaphil. Cetaphil Cooling Relief Body Wash — $11.00 Shop Now The Cetaphil Cooling Relief Body Wash ($11) is the perfect warm-weather body wash. It’s got eucalyptus in it to create the most soothing and cooling sensation. And when I rub it on my skin while standing in a steamy shower, the juxtaposition feels divine. This cooling sensation can also feel amazing on any skin irritation like eczema or sunburn. “Aside from smelling great, while we certainly need more research, there is data to suggest that eucalyptus is anti-inflammatory ...

No relationship is perfect, and couples are bound to encounter obstacles that can make or break their bond—whether it’s small disagreements like or seemingly seismic events like cheating . And it turns out that the presence of two key factors can be a great guide for distinguishing between what’s a moveable issue and what’s not. Read on for how to distinguish between a rough patch that can be worked through, or something that signals it’s time to break up. 2 key differences between a rough patch and a relationship-ending event The presence—or absence of—trust and respect is a good metric to distinguish between an obstacle to work through together or something that breaks a couple up. Many issues can be worked through if you still trust and respect your partner, according to relationship coach Adelle Kelleher , founder of Coaching Hearts Consulting . For example, even something that can seem major, like if someone was unfaithful, can just be a rough patch if the trust and respect is s...

Figuring out your swimsuit style postpartum is, in a word, difficult. There are a lot of new elements to factor in: changing sizes, leaky breasts , feeding babies , C-section stitches, bleeding . Plus the fact that if you’re less than six weeks postpartum these swimsuits will not be doing the normal swimsuit duty of, you know, submerging in water. (Doctors recommend no swimming until roughly six weeks postpartum.) While there are a lot of swimsuits geared toward pregnancy, the reality is, needs change once you give birth, and perhaps the swimsuit that flattered your pregnant body is indeed not the one doing the most for you after birth. With that in mind, we’ve gathered a list of our favorite swimsuits, specifically with a postpartum experience in mind. Best postpartum swimsuits, at a glance: Best overall: Youswim, Verve High Waist Two-Piece   ($139) Runner-up: Summersalt, The Seascape Sweetheart One-Piece   ($95) Best breastfeeding bikini top: Kindred Bravely, C...

Whether training for an ultra-marathon , cooling down from a gym session, or trying to get a grip on some untamed anxiety (been there!), take your recovery to the next level by icing things up a bit. Ice bathing and cold-water therapy have seemingly taken over the wellness world. What was once primarily utilized by professional and elite athletes as a recovery routine has since gone totally mainstream, and is no longer an expensive treatment you have to book at a luxury spa to try. The at-home ice bath revolution is here, and it’s brr -illiant. A number of brands have surfaced to accommodate the demand for at-home ice baths, making it easier than ever to take daily dips in your own backyard. This is great news for those who don’t live by an ocean or lake to experience “polar plunges”, or don’t want to spend the money on a wellness studio membership in order to have access to an ice bath. The benefits of ice baths Though the physical and mental health benefits that people experien...