Posts by Locke Hughes
The Best Supplements for Menopause
Menopause is a normal process that every single woman goes through at some point. But the fact that it’s “normal” doesn’t make dealing with the accompanying hot flashes, fatigue, mood changes, night sweats, and other symptoms any easier. The good news: Some supplements for menopause can help. Binto has all the supplements you need to…
Read MoreWhat No One Ever Told Me About Anxiety
For most of my life, I didn’t know I had anxiety. From the outside, I’m easy-going. I’m adventurous, spontaneous, and social. I’m not afraid of flying, speaking in public, or crowds. But beneath my unruffled surface, my mind has always sped ahead at a million miles per hour. I’ve been constantly worried about things that…
Read More12 Self-Care Tips for New Moms
Being a new mom can feel incredibly overwhelming. Last week on the blog, we discussed three maternal mental health issues, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and isolation, and how to cope. This week, we’re continuing our #RealTalk about motherhood by talking about why self-care is so important as well as 12 effective and actionable self-care tips…
Read More3 Maternal Mental Health Issues — And How to Cope
Motherhood doesn’t always look like this. Each year, the month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Mother’s Day also happens to fall in the middle of the month. Coincidence? Well, we sure hope not, but now that the holiday has come and gone, it’s time for some #RealTalk about motherhood and mental…
Read MoreWhat No One Ever Told Us About Motherhood
Giving birth is one of the most surreal — if not the most surreal — experiences we’ll go through in our lives. Yet new motherhood is difficult in its own, different way. Although it seems like the “hard” part is out of the way, that doesn’t mean the weirdness, discomfort, and yes, pain, disappear once you…
Read MoreThe Medicine Cabinet Series: Lena Franklin, Mindfulness-Based Therapist and Spiritual Teacher
The Medicine Cabinet Series was created to give you a unique look at the everyday lives and wellness routines of a diverse group of women from around the country. Dive in for a candid approach to wellness unlike any other. Meet Lena Franklin, a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and international spiritual teacher. Originally from northern Virginia, Lena currently lives…
Read MoreWhat Does “Percent Daily Value” Actually Mean?
You see nutrition labels everywhere — from the wrappers of snack bars to supplements like Binto. You already know what the number of calories, as well as grams of fat, carbs, and protein mean. But what about those daily value percentages next to certain nutrients? Or recommended dietary allowances? We break down which numbers you…
Read MoreHere’s What Makes Binto the Best Vitamins for Women
You might have heard that you should obtain nutrients by eating “real” foods, rather than taking vitamins or supplements. While that may be true for certain nutrients, not all of your nutrition needs can be met simply by eating fruits and veggies. That’s where Binto comes in. Our licensed health professionals have created the best…
Read MoreThe Medicine Cabinet Series: Charlotte, Therapist and Social Worker in Aspen, CO
The Medicine Cabinet Series was created to give you a unique look at the everyday lives and wellness routines of a diverse group of women from around the country. Dive in for a candid approach to wellness unlike any other. Meet Charlotte Margulies, a licensed clinical social worker. She’s a clinical supervisor and school-based therapist…
Read MoreVitamin D, D2, and D3: What’s the Difference?
Ever justified spending an hour in the sun as a necessary way to “get some vitamin D”? (Been there, done that!) Turns out, that’s not a myth; sunshine is a great source of this nutrient. When exposed to sunlight, you skin actually does make vitamin D — well, at least one type. “Vitamin D” actually…
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