Jeanette O'Connor

Do you race to the pantry when you feel down or otherwise upset? You’re not alone. It’s common for people to turn to food for comfort as a way to cope with big, difficult feelings.

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Emotional Eating: Why It Happens and How to Stop It Finding comfort in food is common, and it’s part of a practice called emotional eating.

Kidney stones can cause several gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as GI complications that warrant a trip to a doctor’s office.
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Can Kidney Stones Cause Gastrointestinal Problems? Kidney stones are associated with severe pain in your abdomen, lower back, and sides — but they can cause other issues as well.

Both gallstones and kidney stones can be very painful. Gallstones are deposits of digestive fluid, while kidney stones are crystals formed from chemicals in the urine. Both types of stones may pass. Gallstones may require the removal of the gallbladder.
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Gallstones vs. Kidney Stones: Differences, Symptoms, and Treatment Gallstones and kidney stones have similarities and differences. Both types of stones can be very painful and may need surgery. Both can pass painlessly.

A full and heavy belly can mean great things were just consumed, but it can also mean uncomfortable things are about to happen.
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Holiday Bloat: These 5 Simple Tips Can Help Stop It Before It Starts If big holiday meals leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable, try the simple tips to stop it before it starts.

Though research is limited and study results are mixed when it comes to CBD’s effectiveness, it does appear to be generally safe for adults. In addition, people with IBD report improvements in symptoms and quality of life after using it.
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CBD for IBD: Is It Safe and Effective? Plus: What Form to Use In recent years, there's been growing interest in using CBD to manage symptoms of IBD. Although research is limited, people with IBD have reported improvements in symptoms and quality of life after using it. Learn what the research says, along with how to use CBD for IBD, and its potential risks and...

The American Psychological Association (APA) says there’s a big range of sessions needed. Some people find improvement after eight sessions, and others after 6 months. Sometimes, for more severe cases, a year or two may be needed.
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7 Affordable Therapy Options Finding a therapist is a huge step in caring for your mental health. To help get you started, here’s a list of affordable mental healthcare options.

While low carb diets can be beneficial for some people, there’s no reason to avoid high carb foods altogether.
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12 High Carb Foods That Are Incredibly Healthy Carbs get a bad rap, but numerous healthy foods contain carbs. Here are 12 high carb foods that are incredibly healthy.

Skin care self-exams are an easy and effective way to identify skin cancer before it grows and becomes harder to treat. Skin cancers tend to appear on parts of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun. However, they can develop anywhere, so you shouldn’t skip any part of the body when doing a thorough self-exam.
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Skin Care Self-Exam: How To, Warning Signs, Frequency, and More Doing a regular at-home skin care self-exam can be a relatively easy way to reduce your risk for serious skin conditions. Learn how to do an exam, what to look for, and what to do if you have skin health concerns.

The vegan diet has become very popular. More and more people have decided to go vegan for ethical, environmental, or health reasons.
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The Vegan Diet — A Complete Guide for Beginners A vegan diet can help you lose weight and drastically improve your health, if done right. Here is a detailed beginner's guide to going vegan.

Adobo is a beloved seasoning throughout Latin America. It’s made of a blend of seasonings such as garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and turmeric. You can use it for just about everything, but in this recipe, it’s rubbed on fish and seared to create a crisp, golden-brown surface. It’s paired with mango salsa and a big bed of greens to make it the ultimate sweet and savory dish for summer.
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Try Author Kiera Wright-Ruiz's Adobo-Seared Fish and Mango Salsa Recipe This delicious recipe draws from the author's Latinx roots.

Throwing together a quick, nutritious meal requires a well-stocked kitchen. However, many popular healthy foods are highly perishable and must be used within a few days, causing many home cooks to burn through their food stores quickly.
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15 Healthy Staples You Should Always Have on Hand Throwing together a quick, nutritious meal requires a well-stocked kitchen. Here are 15 healthy staples that you should always have on hand.

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