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Buckwheat is back in the spotlight, and that’s a bright spot for this nutritionally dense yet under-appreciated food. Whether used in crackers, snacks, pancakes, or breads, or as a “grain” in salad bowls or side dishes, buckwheat is packed with healthy nutrients and it’s gluten-free.To clear up a common misconception, buckwheat is neither wheat nor a grain. Buckwheat is a flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family, related to the radish plant. Its seeds are harvested for food, and although they resemble cereal kernels, they are not a grain or grass.Buckwheat is believed to have originated in South Asia and China…

Photo courtesy of Castle Rock Hormone Health Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. When Chris Stoltzman and Dr. Lee Moore launched Castle Rock Hormone Health in 2021, their mission was clear: to improve hormone health care. They went beyond the traditional insurance-based system to offer personalized, direct-to-consumer health care solutions. Their rapid growth of a franchise system, opening 10 new locations in less than three years, highlights their success in an industry thriving with innovation. Revolutionizing personalized healthcare With a background in hormone optimization and regenerative medicine, Moorer developed Castle Rock’s proprietary diagnostic process, which evaluates each…

June has us craving just a few easy recipes. The weather is warm, your air conditioner may not be working perfectly, and there’s plenty to do outside and outside the kitchen. That’s why many of our favorite summer cocktails are simple and refreshing, calling for ingredients you already have in your pantry or home bar, like fresh lime, lemon, tequila, rum, or gin. Whether you’re making a Mai Tai or Mojito for a classic tropical vibe, or using your blender to create your favorite frozen treats like a Bushwacker or Frozen Gin and Tonic, these cocktails are truly the perfect…

When it comes to skin care, everyone has different needs and priorities. The words “anti-aging” can be polarizing these days, but it is really just a catch-all term for products with active ingredients that improve the overall health and appearance of the skin — and everyone could use that, regardless of age or beauty goals. Finding the best anti-aging products used to mean scouring department stores and roaming around Sephora like a wolf stalking prey, but now it’s as easy as heading over to Amazon and shopping from the comfort of your couch. High-end and cult-favorite brands are no longer…

In one TikTok, a young, beautiful woman sits on a toilet and cries. The accompanying text reads, “The insecure part that no one sees.” 7.5 million views, 1.2 million likes, 5,339 comments.In another video, a different woman is seen meditating, looking sad and worried in various clips. “Having anxiety is perhaps one of the most lonely and isolating states you can be in,” she wrote. 8.1M views, 1.2M likes, 4,028 comments.In the third video, Jessa, who says she’s a licensed therapist, is crying in bed. “I just want to be normal,” she tells herself in a tearful, almost angry voice.…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experience with vitamin B1. Not everyone responds to treatment the same way. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping treatment. Last fall, at a support group for Parkinson’s caregivers, I learned that vitamin B1, or high-dose thiamine, can be effective in managing Parkinson’s symptoms. According to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, “Some studies have found an association between low levels of thiamine and Parkinson’s disease, but the research has limitations.” Some of my fellow caregivers had found positive results from adding B1 therapy to their spouse’s treatment. I was excited…

He is the founding pastor of the Gateway Megachurch and formerly Donald Trumpadmitted to engaging in “inappropriate sexual conduct with young women” in the 1980s.The “young woman,” now 54 and a grandmother, was 12 when the abuse began. Morris was in her early 20s, married with children, and her family was staying with Cindy Cremisher, who was 11 at the time. The abuse began one Christmas night.”When I was in my early 20s, I engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a young woman in a home where I was staying,” Morris said in a statement to The Christian Post after…

Photo illustration: The Cut Photography: Retailer For more of The Cut’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home fare, check out our weekly Cut Shop Newsletter. In my seven years as a shopping writer, I’ve reviewed a ton of leggings for both my job and personal interest. And after wearing them for NYC Pilates, CorePower Yoga, SolidCore, Ramble, “Hot Girl Walks,” runs, trampoline classes, at-home workouts, dance classes, and a whole host of other workouts, I can say this: leggings can make or break a workout. A well-fitting pair of pants can support you and motivate you to exercise, while an unwanted…

Erewhon smoothies have a reputation for being delicious and healthy, but they are also quite pricey. At the popular Los Angeles-based high-end organic grocer, an Erewhon smoothie can cost over $20. Known for its focus on health and wellness, Erewhon offers a variety of smoothies made with organic, high-quality ingredients, including maca, spirulina, and collagen. But what about nutritionally? That’s a tough question to answer, since Erewhon doesn’t list nutritional information for its smoothies on their website. To answer that, I’ve used my knowledge as a registered dietitian to rank all 15 of Erewhon’s signature smoothies based on the following…

Dr. Constance Bradley is the owner of Dr. Constance Bradley Acupuncture in Scottsdale. “I’m a licensed acupuncturist whose mission is to help people take control of their health so they can get the most out of life.” Learn more about Dr. Constance Bradley… Follow: Follow home town: Phoenix First Job: Bank of America teller. Favorite ways to spend your free time in Arizona: I love early morning yoga, strolling through the Old Town Farmers Market, and taking weekend trips to explore new hiking trails. What is your greatest accomplishment and why: I graduated from the Air Force Academy, which was…