July is Graves’ Disease Awareness Month.

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that mainly affects your thyroid. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is important because, without treatment, the disease can lead to serious health problems such as heart failure and osteoporosis. This is especially important to note because women and people assigned female at birth are at higher risk for Graves’ disease as well as heart failure and osteoporosis.

People with Graves’ disease can experience a wide range of symptoms, but some of the most recognizable signs are swelling in the neck around the thyroid area and bulging eyes.

If you or someone you know has — or may have — Graves’ disease, here’s what you need to know about this complex health condition.

This educational resource was created with support from Immunovant, a HealthyWomen Corporate Advisory Council member.

By Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup Artist & Founder of ITB Brands

When the world finally quiets down and the hustle fades into moonlight, your skin is ready for its most essential moment: renewal. Your nighttime skincare ritual isn’t just a routine—it’s a sacred act of self-love and restoration.

Here are the night time steps I never skip—and neither should you!

Cleanse with Intention
 – The first step is non-negotiable. Gently remove the day—makeup, pollution, sweat, and stress—with a hydrating, non-stripping cleanser. Take your time. Think of it as wiping away everything that no longer serves you, emotionally and physically.

Remove All Eye Makeup (Yes, All of It)
. One of the biggest skincare sins? Sleeping in your mascara! Not only does it dry out your lashes, but it can also lead to eye irritation, puffiness, and even lash breakage. A great trick: use a nourishing face oil (like jojoba, almond, or coconut oil) to gently dissolve mascara and eyeliner—it breaks down even the most stubborn formulas while conditioning your lashes. Follow that with a soft wipe or warm cloth, then double-cleanse if needed. Your eyes will feel fresher, and your lashes will thank you.

Tone and Balance: 
A toner preps the skin to better absorb what comes next. Choose one that hydrates and soothes, especially if your skin is reactive or dry. Bonus points if it smells like a spa—your senses deserve care, too. SK-II facial Treatment Lotion Toner exfoliates skin with 3 deeply penetrating acids, improves dullness and texture, plus contains 50 micronutrients to fortify your skin.

Treatment Time: Serums That Work While You Sleep
.  Nighttime is ideal for ingredients like retinol, peptides, or brightening botanicals. I love layering on  Neolastin Regenerative Serum to help stimulate cell turnover and support collagen while I dream.

Organic Castor Oil Magic– 
One of my favorite underrated nighttime secrets? Organic castor oil. Packed with fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps detoxify the skin, soften fine lines, and boost radiance. I gently massage it into my face a few times a week for deep nourishment and that extra glow. Organic castor oil is a lash-loving miracle that deeply nourishes and conditions for thicker, longer, and stronger lashes. Rich in ricinoleic acid, it supports healthy follicle growth while moisturizing each lash to prevent breakage and shedding, especially important if you wear mascara daily. Gentle and natural, it’s ideal for the sensitive eye area and even offers anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. Simply apply a small amount with a clean spoolie before bed, and with consistent use, you’ll notice fuller, healthier lashes in just a few weeks. It’s one of my favorite nighttime beauty secrets—simple, powerful, and worth the ritual. 

Lock in Moisture Like a Queen: 
Seal all that goodness in with a nourishing moisturizer. Look for ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. Don’t forget your neck and décolletage—they deserve the same love.

Eye Cream is Not Optional
: Your under-eye skin is the thinnest on your face, and it’s often the first to show signs of fatigue. Gently press an eye cream to hydrate and combat puffiness or dark circles.

Foot Massage: Grounding Your Body, Soothing Your Soul
. Before slipping into bed, take a few moments to massage your feet with a nourishing balm or oil. This simple act improves circulation, supports lymphatic flow, and tells your nervous system: it’s time to relax. Your entire body (and your sleep) will thank you.

Let your final skincare ritual be a few moments of peace. Breathe deeply, stretch, journal, or sip tea. Stress shows on your skin, and calm is the best beauty treatment of all. Happiness and being well-rested show in your eyes, skin, and mood.

End with Gratitude + Guided Calm
: The energy you go to sleep with sets the tone for tomorrow. Take a minute to reflect on what you’re grateful for—big or small. Then, let your mind unwind with a meditation from apps like Calm  (Free 7 day Trial) or Breethe. Ending the day with positive, loving thoughts helps you sleep deeper, dream sweeter, and wake up truly glowing.

I get it—this might sound like a full-time job before bed. But beauty sleep isn’t just a saying, it’s a lifestyle. 

Just as muscles adapt to the same workout, your skin can acclimate to using the same products night after night. Rotating between targeted treatments—such as nutrient-rich face oils, hydrating creams, exfoliating acids, and active serums—can help optimize absorption, prevent stagnation, and address your skin’s ever-changing needs. This dynamic approach encourages cellular renewal and helps avoid product fatigue. By thoughtfully switching up your nighttime skincare, you’re keeping your skin responsive, balanced, and glowing long-term. Trust me, the result is worth every minute. 

Disclaimer
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Smart, satisfying, and nutrient-dense, cauliflower is a must-have in the kitchen for those who prioritize wellness without compromising on flavor. This powerhouse vegetable is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins like C and K, making it ideal for supporting digestion, hormonal balance, and overall health. Its mild flavor and adaptable texture make it the perfect ingredient for guilt-free comfort foods and creative low-carb swaps.

Whether you’re meal-prepping, managing macros, or simply nourishing your body with clean ingredients, these cauliflower recipes by Chef Liana Werner‑Gray are designed to fuel your goals—deliciously.

5 Cauliflower Recipes by Chef Liana Werner‑Gray

Cauliflower “Cheese” Fries

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

Fries

• 4 large organic potatoes cut into fries
• 1 Tbsp. Celtic sea salt
• 2 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill Potato Starch
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Organic Onion Salt
• 1 tsp. Emperors Kitchen Organic Chopped Garlic

Cauliflower “Cheese”

• 3 cups chopped cauliflower
• 1 cup Unsweetened Milkadamia Macadamia Milk
• 1/4 cup Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Sea Salt
• 1/4 black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. rosemary
• 1/2 tsp. Vitacost Tapioca Flour
• 1/4 tsp. Bob’s Red Mill Potato Starch
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add potatoes. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook cauliflower florets 10 to 15 minutes, until soft. Drain.
• In a blender, combine cooked cauliflower and remaining cauliflower-cheese ingredients. Blend on high until creamy and smooth. In a small pot over low heat, simmer the cauliflower cheese to keep warm.
• On a baking tray, arrange potatoes; season with onion salt, garlic, and olive oil. Sprinkle potato starch over fries until well covered, ensuring there are no chunks of potato starch sitting on fries.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve fries covered in cauliflower cheese.

Cauliflower Gnocchi

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
• 1-1/8 cups tapioca flour divided
• 1/4 cup cassava flour
• 1/4 cup Organic Coconut Flour
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 Tbsp. Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley diced
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme diced

Instructions:

• Boil or steam cauliflower until soft, about 10 minutes; drain. Pat the cauliflower dry, squeezing out excess moisture.
• In a blender, combine cauliflower, 1 cup tapioca flour, cassava flour, coconut flour, and sea salt; process until as smooth as possible. If the dough becomes too sticky and wet, add tapioca one teaspoon at a time.
• On the cutting board, sprinkle the remaining tapioca flour. Roll dough into four ½”-thick ropes. Cut ropes into ½” pieces. Press fork into each piece to make a gnocchi pattern.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook gnocchi about 2 minutes, until they float. Drain.
• In a medium pan over medium heat, combine coconut oil, olive oil, and garlic. Cook gnocchi in a single layer 4 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme.

Cauliflower Alfredo & Spinach Pasto Lasagna (Gluten-Free)

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Pesto Sauce

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 Tbsp. pine nuts
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

• 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
• 2 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Milkadamia Unsweetened Macadamia Milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Lasagna

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Explore Cuisine Green Lentil Lasagna Sheets
• Nutritional yeast
• Pine nuts

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a food processor, pulse together pesto ingredients until emulsified.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic and shallot in buttery coconut oil until fragrant and golden.
• Stir in milk and vegetable broth. Increase the heat and bring to a low boil.
• In a saucepan, add cauliflower florets. Lower heat to medium, cover, and cook 10 minutes or until cauliflower is soft.
• In a blender, combine the cauliflower mixture and the remaining Alfredo ingredients. Blend on high until creamy and smooth.
• In a square baking dish, spread a layer of Alfredo sauce. Over sauce, layer lasagna sheets, Alfredo sauce, and pesto sauce until lasagna sheets are all used.
• Over the final layer of lasagna sheets, spread pesto sauce; sprinkle additional nutritional yeast and pine nuts on top.
• Bake 40 minutes, until noodles are cooked through.

Whole-Roasted Seasoned Cauliflower

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/2 cup Nutiva Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. dill
• 1/4 tsp. Selina’s Celtic Sea Salt
• 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, diced
• Water

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill the baking dish with 1/2” of water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven.
• In a bowl, melt the coconut oil; mix in all remaining ingredients (except cauliflower).
• On a separate baking tray, thoroughly cover the cauliflower in the marinade. Cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Tip: To brown cauliflower edges, broil for the last 3-5 minutes of cooking.

Cauliflower Cream Lentil Pasta with Chicken & Mushrooms

Total time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 box Explore Cuisine Green Lentil Penne cooked per package instructions
• 1 lb. organic chicken tender strips
• 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
• 1 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 cup mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup spinach
• Fresh basil
• Cauliflower cream sauce
• 1 cup Sproud Plant-Based Milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper

Instructions:

• In a large pot, boil cauliflower. In a blender, combine cooked cauliflower and remaining cream sauce ingredients. Blend until completely smooth.
• In a frying pan, cook garlic in buttery coconut oil 1 minute. Mix in chicken, salt, and pepper; stir fry until chicken becomes white. Mix in mushrooms and spinach; continue cooking a few more minutes, until mushrooms are soft.
• Stir cream sauce into chicken; combine well. Mix in pasta. Garnish with fresh basil.

About the author:

Liana Werner-Gray is a certified nutritionist, natural food chef, and four-time best-selling author best known for founding The Earth Diet. Originally from Australia and now based in New York City, she turned to natural healing after being diagnosed with a precancerous tumor in her early twenties. Embracing a whole-food, earth-based diet, she documented her journey online, which led to her first book and a global following. Today, Liana empowers others to heal through nutrition and lifestyle changes, blending Indigenous wisdom with modern wellness.

Disclaimer
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month.

Few things are scarier than your pelvic organs making an appearance somewhere you don’t expect them – like bulging out of your vaginal canal. But don’t worry, you’re not having an alien encounter. It’s pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and it actually happens a lot. In fact, up to 1 in 2 women will develop POP in their lifetime.

POP occurs when one or more pelvic organs slip down from their normal position into the vagina, creating a bulge or prolapse — and it can occur as the result of childbirth, aging and hormonal shifts.

Here are five key things to know about pelvic organ prolapse and what treatment can look like.