Sure, sleep affects our energy levels and even mood, but according to Rossi and a number of existing studies and reviews, the relationship between sleep and gut health may be reciprocal. As in, sleep influences the gut, and gut health influences sleep.As one 2019 study in PLOS One notes, “Growing evidence suggests that the gut…
Jerald Dyson
Jerald Dyson
Jerald Dyson is a passionate wellness advocate. With over 15 years working in corporate wellness, nutrition, and wellness advisory he brings an insightful approach to the wellness industry.
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Diet and Nutrition
The 5 Best Sleep Headphones For Sleeping Of 2022 To Stop Noise
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonWhen picking out headphones for sleeping, you’ll want to take a few elements into consideration.Sleeping positionThe position in which you sleep is crucial for determining the right headphones for you. While a few in-ear options may be comfortable for side sleepers (depending on the angle and depth of the ear canal and how much you…
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Diet and Nutrition
I Struggled With Occasional Anxiousness — Until I Tried This Supplement*
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonAs Wachob writes in her review for calm+, “I’ve been prone to occasional anxiousness, and the past year plus has dished some novel stressors. I have tried everything from medication to meditation to help usher in a state of calm, but it’s been elusive.”That all changed when she started taking calm+ daily, she says, noting…
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Diet and Nutrition
How A Psychotherapist Winds Down From The Day & Gets His Mind Into Sleep Mode
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald Dyson7:30 p.m.: My wife does a good job of giving me a 15-minute warning to start shutting down my work for the evening. I wrap up what I’m working on for the next day and start getting into bedtime mode.8 p.m.: I shut down all work-related activities.8:30 p.m.: Given my normal bedtime of 11, I…
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Diet and Nutrition
How To Correctly Apply Lip Stain + Best Nondrying Products
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonOf course, any time you exfoliate, you’ll want to follow up with moisture. Patinkin recommends applying a hydrating balm a few minutes before reaching for the lip stain—just remember to wipe off the excess since any lingering butters or oils might make the color too slippery.Finally, when you do apply your lip tint, know that…
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Diet and Nutrition
How To Heal After Dating A Narcissist, From A Psychologist Who’s Been There
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonIt can take a long time before you recognize that you’re in a bad situation. The toxic nature of a relationship with a narcissist is often hidden at the beginning. Indeed, it probably started like a dream come true. That’s because narcissists use a strategy called “love bombing” to reel you in. They portray themselves…
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Diet and Nutrition
Does Makeup Expire? + Risks Of Using Expired Product, From A Derm
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonPreservatives get a bad rap in the clean and natural beauty space. However, they are a very much needed component to formulas, as they inhibit pathogenic bacteria from growing in aqueous-based emulsions. Sure, there may be some preservatives out there that you may choose to avoid (triclosan, parabens, and aldehydes), but trust us: Mold in…
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Diet and Nutrition
Three Ships Beauty Eye Masks Review From A Beauty Editor
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonLike many eye patches, this hydrogel set comes drenched with hydrating serum; the patches are practically swimming in the jar. Specifically, the goop contains glycerin and red algae extract, which are both beloved humectants that draw water into the surface of the skin and plump it up with hydration; allantoin, which is a super skin-soother…
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Diet and Nutrition
Only 6% Of People Have This Rare, Magnetic Personality Type — Do You?
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonIn the workplace, people with the ESFJ personality type want to feel like they’re part of a team or community, which Koonz notes is often extended to work relationships with third parties, such as clients. Blaylock-Solar also notes that they don’t have a problem being in positions of authority, in which case they are typically…
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Diet and Nutrition
10 Best Recumbent Bikes For A Low-Impact Workout Easy On Joints
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonWhile the benefits of aerobic activity are vast, ranging from better mood and sleep to reduced health risks, Zolkiewicz shares the findings of a study3 showing that recumbent bikes work two muscles harder than the upright bike: the semitendinosus in the hamstring, and the tibialis anterior, located along the shin. (By contrast, the rectus femoris…