Siblings: Birth order and personality

How your birth order influences your personality Some experts theorize that birth order is an important tool for predicting an adult’s behavior and determining how they feel and perceive the world. The psychiatrist Alfred Adler (1870-1937) first proposed a theory about the effect of birth order on personality. Other theorists such as Frank Sulloway and … Read more

Your feet hold the map of your emotions (and science is starting to take it seriously)

The foot map shows the areas of the foot connected to different organs and emotional states, according to traditional reflexology. Source: Reflexology for Everyone. Foot reflexology is a complementary therapy that associates specific areas of the sole of the foot with organs and emotional states of the body. Although the scientific evidence is mixed, studies … Read more

Fatigue, Hair Loss, and Weight Loss: If You Have These Symptoms, Your Thyroid Needs Help

Hypothyroidism affects 2% of adult women and causes fatigue, hair loss, and unexplained weight gain. It is diagnosed with a simple TSH test and is treatable. Symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) include extreme fatigue upon waking, noticeable hair loss, unexplained weight gain, constant chills, and brain fog. It is diagnosed with a simple TSH … Read more

Menopause: Hot Flashes, Symptoms, and Remedies That Actually Work

Hot flashes affect 75% of women during menopause. The remedies with the strongest scientific evidence are soy isoflavones (20-30% reduction) and salvia officinalis (up to 50%). Regular exercise improves all symptoms simultaneously. The most common menopause symptoms are hot flashes (5-10 times a day), insomnia, mood swings, hair loss, weight gain, and vaginal dryness—all caused … Read more

Which Butterfly Would You Choose? Pick One and Discover a Hidden Trait of Your Personality

The choice of a butterfly is not accidental; it represents the life cycle with which your subconscious most identifies at this time. The butterfly, like the caterpillar’s transformation, symbolizes the freedom of the spirit and the archetype of metamorphosis . This test uses the psychology of colors and shapes to go beyond a pastime, revealing … Read more