Author: CityWomen

October 31, 2018 at 01:24PM Gas is like the common cold of gut afflictions: It’s pretty much impossible to avoid if you’re a human. And since it’s so ubiqutious, it can feel kind of embarrassing if you’re hit with a particularly severe case—you know, the kind that results in can’t-move, can’t-breathe, can’t-speak-in-full-sentences pain—and you end up in the emergency room, assuming it’s something way more serious. Well, doctors want you to know two things. First of all, you’re definitely not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons why people show up in the ER. “In our department, we’ll probably see 30 or 40 of these cases a day,” says Mark Morocco, MD, an emergency doctor at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. “But it will be the same at any hospital, whether it’s a trauma center or a small-town ER.” The other thing they want to stress is that you likely made the right call by getting medical attention stat. “There can be some very serious diagnoses that have a similar presentation as gas pain,” says Reed Caldwell, MD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone Health. “In the physician’s mind, gas pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. For serious pain in your abdomen, we think about many other things before we arrive at gas pain.” According to the U.S. Department of Health

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October 31, 2018 at 12:37PM Brandless first started making waves across the internet last year for its no-BS approach of selling essentials—from healthy pantry finds to clean beauty products—for as little as $3 a product, and the hype hasn’t died down since. While there are plenty of affordable items to shop on the company’s website, it’s easy to forget about some total must-haves within all those minimalist items. While everyone knows about the main steals—like its organic virgin coconut oil (which is drastically lower than all those $15+ options out there!) and health-friendly, non-toxic cleaning supplies—Brandless has some other items that can save you big bucks, too. Whether you’re looking to stock your bathroom or supplement cabinet, make sure to check out some of these products the next time you’re filling up your virtual shopping cart. Shop these 7 items the next time you’re stocking up with Brandless. 1. Greens & antioxidant blend, $3 Photo: Brandless Brandless has a whole collection of vitamins and supplements, and one of the most impressive? A vegan blend of antioxidants and enzymes that packs in spirulina, green leaf, broccoli, cranberry, and other superfoods. 2. Cardboard applicator tampons, $3 Photo: Brandless Better-for-you tampons don’t come cheap, and Brandless sells 10-packs of both regular and super-absorbency options for just $3. Just like some of your pricier faves, they’re 100 percent organic cotton and made without dyes, fragrance, chlorine, and rayon. You’re welcome, vagina. 3. Calm & focus support, $3 Photo: Brandless Another must-buy in the supplement department is Brandless’ stress-relieving

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