Ashley Martens
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Ashley Martens is a Wellness Writer based in Chicago, Illinois. With a digital marketing background and her knowledge of general nutrition and a lifelong passion for all things health and wellness, Ashley covers topics that can help people live happier and healthier lives.

How To Make Yourself Pee If It's Just Not Happening, According To Doctors
Turn that faucet on for me, will ya?

The 20 Best Mental Health Books To Cope With Whatever Life Throws At You
These are handpicked by psych experts.

The 13 Best Soaps For Your Vagina And Vulva, According To Gynos
Stay fresh, clean, and irritation-free.

12 Foods That Will Make Your Period Cramps So Much More Bearable, According To RDs
You'll feel so much better.

Not Losing Weight? 25 Reasons Why That Happens (Even When You're Doing Everything Right!)
It's not just about diet and exercise.

What Is The Noom Diet—And Can It Help You Lose Weight?
RDs explain how the app works and whether it's for you.

How To Start A Mediterranean Diet: Your Nutritionist-Backed Beginner's Guide
There's a reason experts agree this is the healthiest way to eat.

The 9 Best Ways To Lose Arm Fat And Tone Your Triceps, According To Experts
Buh-bye, flab.

14 Reasons Your Vagina Is So Damn Itchy, According To Gynecologists
It’s like your underwear is made of wool.

43 Simple Tips To Stop Feeling So Damn Bloated ASAP, According To Experts
Sorry, La Croix lovers.

Is Rice Good For You? Here's What RDs Want You To Know
You definitely don't want to sleep on this grain.

10 Intermittent Fasting Side Effects That Might Mean It’s Not A Great Fit For You
It does come with some downsides.

How To Order Keto At McDonald's...Because Sometimes All You Need Is A Lil Fast Food
It's easier than you think, tbh.

Are Mushrooms Good for You? These Superfoods Offer 6 Major Health Benefits, According To RDs
They're definitely small but mighty.

20 Foods That Will Help You Survive The Cold and Flu Season
TG, wine is on the list.

42 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss To Make For Breakfast
Yummy and low cal.

What Is A Vaginal Boil? What It Looks Like And How To Treat It, According To Gynecologists
Definitely don’t pop these painful bumps.

The 12 Best Mediterranean Diet Cookbooks, According To Nutritionists
They pair great with a glass of vino.

What Does It Mean When You Dream About Being Pregnant?
Well, THAT was freaky.

7 Sauna Benefits That Will Make You Want To Sweat In One Every Day
Hope you like it really hot.

14 Ways To Make Yourself Poop ASAP
You know coffee's on this list.
What Is A Calorie Deficit—And How Do You Calculate It For Weight Loss?
These formulas will make sure you're doing it right.

What's The Best Time To Take Probiotics? Gut Doctors Explain How To Get The Most Benefits
Don't let bad timing cancel out the good.

35 Best Healthy Late-Night Snacks For When You’re Trying To Lose Weight
Sweet dreams, indeed.
What Is The Keto Diet, Exactly?
Here’s literally everything you need to know.

47 Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Sides That Even Meat-Eaters Will Love
They’ll never believe that sweet potato casserole is butter-free.

The 10 Best Reusable Grocery Bags That Are Actually Durable
Here's how many times you should use it to offset one plastic bag.

Should You Start Taking Magnesium For Sleep?
Step aside, melatonin.

This Is The Only Mediterranean Diet Food List You’ll Ever Need
ALL the avocados, please!

The 12 Best Weight Loss Drinks That Won't Add Extra Calories, According To Dietitians
When in doubt, sip water.

Does Protein Make You Gain Weight? 4 Sneaky Ways This Could Happen, According To Dietitians
What to do when your high-protein diet backfires.

These Acid Reflux Pillows Make Sleeping With GERD So Much More Comfortable
You know you’re tired of feeling the burn.