“We also offer custom gold jewelry options that can easily cost several thousand or more. When it comes to fine jewelry and genuine diamonds, the sky’s the limit,” he explains. According to Pearce, acceptable materials that are most commonly used for nipple piercing jewelry include Implant Grade Titanium (ASTM-F136), 14k to 18k solid gold (never plated or filled), and Implant Grade Steel (ASTM-F128). But the metal that makes up your jewelry isn’t the only factor....

One area that’s recently entered the spotlight in this realm: the scalp. While many people equate a healthy scalp to healthy hair, there’s much more to this nuanced topic than meets the eye. It is true that a healthy scalp encourages healthy hair, but that’s not all. The scalp is its own beast to tackle, and it requires much different care than the hair. In fact, you should view your scalp as an extension of the face rather than the base of your strands....

Considered the gold standard of air purification, a HEPA filter must remove at least 99.7% of microns at least 0.3 micrometer and larger, as defined by the United States Department of Energy. While these HEPA filters are often paired with additional layers, such as activated carbon or ionized filters, they’re considered the most important element of any air purifier—whether you’re searching for a design for someone with allergies or a space with mold....

For firmness, you’ll want to enhance your natural collagen production, which you can do with collagen peptide supplements. The research 1shows that these collagen peptides are able to support skin elasticity and dermal collagen density1.* How? Well hydrolyzed collagen peptides have been shown to help promote your body’s natural production of collagen2 and other molecules that make up the skin, like elastin and fibrillin.* Additionally, you’ll want to make sure you’re ingesting vitamin C and E, as they are vital parts of the collagen synthesis process....

The most accurate way to tell if your blood sugar is spiking is through continuous glucose monitoring (a wearable device that tracks blood sugar automatically), but your body may also give you some physical signs when your blood sugar gets too high. Stress can cause blood sugar spikes, but they most often happen in response to eating a carbohydrate-rich meal. “The body is receiving energy from an outside source, and until that energy is distributed throughout the body (with the help of insulin), blood sugar remains elevated,” says Candito....

However, studies continue to confirm that exposure to chemicals in cleaning supplies can cause health issues: The American Lung Association found that it is associated with higher asthma rates, and the Environmental Working Group has linked it to respiratory damage and wheezing. As a sophomore in college, Evans started experiencing crippling chronic pain throughout her body, which quickly led to a loss of motor skills. She remembers traveling the country searching for a diagnosis, but doctors couldn’t peg it....

Scheller is referring to the broad and powerful class of phytochemicals known as flavonoids. In addition to quercetin, the following compounds fall under the citrus bioflavonoid umbrella: They also show up in some specialized vitamin C supplements as bioactives that complement vitamin C and help protect it from oxidation.* “The reason why citrus bioflavonoids pair nicely with vitamin C is because of the synergy that occurs between the two when found in nature—as in when consumed in citrus fruits,” Scheller says....