Wellness
Are Personalized Vitamins Better Than Buying at CVS?
We’ve all been there: standing in the drugstore aisle, staring at rows upon rows of vitamins and supplements. Which ones do I really need? Will a multivitamin take care of everything? Where should I even begin?! That’s where personalized vitamins come in. Recently, companies like Binto have begun to sell personalized vitamins for a range of…
Read MoreBirth Control “Cleanses:” Beneficial or Bogus?
More and more women are opting off the pill. One survey found that 70% of women who’ve taken birth control reported they’ve stopped taking it, or have thought about going off it in the past three years. (There are both pros and cons to the pill, which we go deeper into here.) If you’re one of…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for your first Postpartum Checkup
4 Ways to Prep for Your First Postpartum Checkup With so many things vying for your attention after giving birth–feedings, diapers, cuddles, sleep and healing–you may be tempted to not give a second’s thought to your first postpartum visit. You may even wish you could skip it altogether, but you shouldn’t. Postpartum care is vital…
Read MoreFolate vs. Folic Acid: What’s the Difference?
4 Ways to Prep for Your First Postpartum Checkup With so many things vying for your attention after giving birth–feedings, diapers, cuddles, sleep and healing–you may be tempted to not give a second’s thought to your first postpartum visit. You may even wish you could skip it altogether, but you shouldn’t. Postpartum care is vital…
Read MoreAre Tampons Really Bad for You?
It’s a rite of passage every woman goes through: getting your first period. But once the initial shock of puberty wears of, it becomes just another monthly responsibility. Most of us have become accustomed to using our go-to feminine hygiene product, which tends to be tampons. In fact, using them becomes such a regular routine…
Read MoreIs It a Cold or The Flu?
You sense it as soon as you wake up. Your throat feels scratchy. Your head is stuffy. Your nose is dripping. Ugh, I have a cold, you think to yourself. Or is it the flu?! If you’re not sure whether your symptoms signify a cold or the flu, you’re not the only one. It can be…
Read MoreWhy Resolutions Don’t Work — And What to Do Instead
“The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” — Melody Beattie Many of us begin every new year with high hopes. In fact, 45% of Americans say they usually set New Year’s Resolutions, according to Inc. And we usually start strong:…
Read MoreThe Best Time of Day to Take Vitamins
It’s a new year — and chances are you’re adding a few new habits to your daily routine. Hopefully, one of these involves taking your Binto supplements (if you’re not already!). If so, you might be wondering when is the best time to take your vitamins. Good news: We’ve got you covered — and it’s…
Read More7 Tips for a Happier and Healthier Holiday Break
‘Tis the season to be merry. But for many of us, it can also be the season to feel stressed, and even sad. If you’re feeling down this holiday season, you’re not alone. According to a Healthline survey, 61 percent of millennials feel some stress during the holidays. But let’s be real: No one’s holiday…
Read MoreHow Your Diet Affects Your Menstrual Cycle
When you think about the relationship between your diet and your menstrual cycle, you might think about craving chocolate, carbs and all the sugar around the time your period arrives. But what you might not know is that the foods you eat can actually have an impact on your menstrual cycle. Yes, it’s true that…
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