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The wonderful world of gemstones is expansive — just as Earth is. After all, they come from the earth and form in seemingly a million unique ways. They’re not only colorful and mesmerizing, but they’re also used spiritually to heal, protect, and enhance oneself (via Healthline). Such is the case for gemstones like amazonite, clear quartz, and desert rose crystals. […]
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If you’re feeling disconnected from your inner self, down in the dumps, or spiritually unaligned, you might want to look into healing crystals. Whether you’re a quick believer or all-around unconvinced, more people are getting on board with the power of natural stones. As per Cosmopolitan, Gigi and Bella Hadid are fierce believers in crystals’ healing properties, turning to mother […]
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California’s annual health insurance enrollment season for individuals and families kicks off this week against a dramatic backdrop: the hotly contested presidential election; a pandemic raging out of control in much of the U.S.; and, on Nov. 10, a Supreme Court hearing of a case that could end the Affordable Care Act and strand millions without coverage. The massive unemployment […]
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Imagine you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store with a cartful of goods, and you approach the cashier with a collection of carefully organized, money-saving coupons. With each “Beep! Beep! Beep!” of the scanner, your savings rack up and the amount you owe swiftly dwindles right before your eyes. That thrill is real, friends. Whether you’re the type […]
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Grandparents’ Day only arrives every September, but isn’t every day an opportunity to celebrate our parents’ parents? After all, we’re pretty sure there isn’t anybody quite like them out there. And don’t they deserve a nickname that’s as original as they are? Maybe your kids’ grandparents are chic, stern, or goofy — but whatever they’re like, they’re more than likely […]
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1. A Sweater Dress View this post on Instagram It's no surprise that I have motherhood on the brain…and as soon as I started talking about my pregnancy I can't tell you how many people told me to check out the app @peanut ? (essentially THE fastest growing app for moms) and ask @michellekennedylon, their founder to come on the […]
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As a young anatomist, I was fascinated by an ancient Greek sculpture at the National Museum in Rome known as Boxer of the Quirinal. The bronze figure has dark voids for eye sockets and very odd ears. The sculptor depicted in great detail the boxer’s cauliflower ear. Watching the Rugby World Cup recently, I was reminded of it. Cauliflower ear […]
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1. By protecting your child from failure, you’re instilling in them a sense of helplessness. 2. You may be setting them up for anxiety and depression later in life. 3. And you may be creating in them a false sense of entitlement, too. 4. Conversely, by allowing your child to fail, you’re teaching them that failure isn’t something to be […]
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Dear Mayo Clinic: I recently was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism that isn’t causing symptoms. My doctor says I don’t need treatment now, but she wants me to come back for regular checkups. Does hypothyroidism usually get worse over time? If it does, how is it treated? A: For mild cases of hypothyroidism, not all patients need treatment. Occasionally, the condition […]
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Each year there are more than 200 million cases of malaria worldwide, a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite that brings on fever and body aches and, in some cases, more serious conditions such as coma and death. While the vast majority of these cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the U.S. each year sees more than 1,500 […]
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