Read More at Well+Good There’s a joke making the rounds across TikTok about people discovering that they “stand wrong.” It might seem silly, but it rings true: We often make it to adulthood without adequate posture, and then we’re shocked when we end up in pain. Sure, it’s something most of us do every single day—yet we’re doing it in a way that backfires. It’s all too common for our everyday habits to have negative consequences when we let them get away from us. A common victim of our subconscious habits is our knees. The good news? “There are not many [day-to-day] positions that are going to wreak havoc on your knees,” says Kristin Torres, DPT, a physical therapist in California. So standing itself may not be the issue. However, “There are a few mechanical—preventable!—issues that are bad for your…
When To Seek Marriage Counseling: 6 Signs From a Therapist and Mediator
Read More at Well+Good Whether you’re engaged, recently married, or have been married for what feels like ages, any therapist will tell you that it helps to talk to someone before an issue with a partner arises. By seeking marriage counseling proactively, you’ll be better prepared to handle common, albeit stressful situations as a couple. That said, if you don’t already have a therapist, or if you can’t quite get behind the idea of seeking help before an issue comes to fruition, there are a number of signs that indicate when to seek marriage counseling. Keep reading to learn more. When to seek marriage counseling Curious when to seek marriage counseling? We chatted with a few relationship experts for their top tips on the subject. 1. When an issue arises but you don’t know how to talk about it Even…
‘I’m an Eating Disorder Therapist and RD, and These Are 6 Things That I Would Never Say to Children About Food’
Read More at Well+Good If there’s anything that mimics the greek mythological creature known as the “Hydra,” it’s diet culture—whenever a brave hero slices off one head, numerous grow back in its place. For people trying to better their relationships with their bodies and food, it can feel like a Sisyphean struggle to push against societal norms that want you to look a certain way, weigh a certain amount, and internalize any number of attitudes or moral beliefs about foods. It’s hard to wade the waters of information online, but some eating disorder (ED) specialized dietitian tips for talking to kids about food could be a helpful place to start. Fostering a positive and beneficial relationship with both food and your body is not easy in a world of face filters, cosmetic surgery trends, and the sneaky way that diet…