In this day and age, when plastic seems to be everywhere, it can be hard to find ways to be kind to the earth. We’re always looking for new ways to be environmentally friendly, to reuse and recycle when we can. One easy source of plastic to eliminate comes from a place you might not expect: your phone case. Eco-friendly phone cases are on the rise, using plant-based materials like
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started to keep us in our homes more, we’ve had to become more creative about our escapes. A DIY room refresh can be the perfect way to treat ourselves to a break while many of our normal close-by retreats like pools, movie theaters and events have been temporarily closed to us. It can easy for our homes to start feeling confining, repetitive, and boring at
As someone who struggles with several autoimmune conditions, my health journey has looked a bit different from many others’. As so much remains unknown about autoimmune syndromes, many people struggling with them begin doing their own research to find treatments that work. Often, people like me end up working with holistic medicines that that go beyond typical Western medicine. Over the course of my research I’ve found several alternative treatments
While we spend more time at home, it can be hard to separate our work time from our relaxation time. As our homes have become such a big part of our worlds, sometimes it’s helpful to give ourselves little ways of knowing when it’s time to detach from the stress of our day-to-day and build a space for retreating. It might sound simple, but even simple additions like a plush
There’s a reason they’re called invisible illnesses. People with autoimmune disorders don’t always appear sick to the outside world, even if they’re struggling with problems like fatigue, soreness and aches on a daily basis, and as a result, more people are impacted by them than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 23.5 million Americans struggle with autoimmune disorders. Many people struggle for years to
Hair can be such an important part of the way we see and express ourselves. Everyone has their own special needs when it comes to hair care, but if you have autoimmune conditions like I do it can complicate this process even more. The symptoms of my conditions, and the medications I take for them, can have any number of side effects like hair loss, hair dryness, or breakage,
While we’ve adapted to live during COVID-19, many of us have developed habits to keep us safer; things like wiping down doorknobs frequently, leaving shoes at the door, and keeping hand sanitizer in our cars have become small but constant parts of our lives. Cleanliness has never been more important as we try and keep ourselves and our homes germ-free. As we’ve adopted new behaviors, routines and practices, we can
There are many reasons to start incorporating plant-based options into your diet. Eating vegan can be a compassionate choice to avoid practices that exploit and harm animals. Taking a break from dairy and meat can also contribute to a healthier lifestyle, cutting out some of the fats and cholesterol that come from animal by-products. Eating plant-based also be a kinder decision for the planet; the LA Times reported that it
I’ve always been particular about the pens I choose to write with; the combination of ink and paper, the feel of the flow of pen strokes against a notebook… I find that the perfect pen does wonders for my creativity, encouraging me to pour thoughts out, and transforms the act of writing into a peaceful retreat from the noise of everyday life. It can be a challenge to find a
As we continue to find our path forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, we learn more all the time about the best ways to avoid getting sick, lessen the impact of the virus, and protect ourselves and others. One of the biggest trends for fighting COVID-19 has come in the form of mask requirements in stores and public places that are likely to be crowded. But what’s the science around these
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