Amber Brenza

Almost a decade after suffering her first of two brain aneurysms, Emilia Clarke wrote a letter to thank her healthcare providers in the U.K's National Health Service (NHS).

Last spring, the Game of Thrones actress revealed in New Yorker that how she survived <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26898414/emilia-clarke-brain-aneurysm-game-of-thrones/" id="e229d581-016c-33bc-ac34-ec2dca757a2f"> two life-threatening brain aneurysms </a> while filming the HBO series.

In a new book edited by Adam Kay, titled <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-NHS-Stories-Thank-Edited/dp/1398701181" id="9aefac58-7963-3f1e-acfd-7d4ccb4f0c26"> Dear NHS: 100 Stories to Say Thank You </a> , Emilia wrote a letter to express her gratitude for her caregivers during her three weeks in the hospital. (Other contributors to the book include Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai.)

Emilia gave a special shoutout to one nurse in particular in her letter: "The nurse who suggestedafter everyone else in A&amp;E struggled to find an answer when I was first admittedthat maybe, just maybe I should have a brain scan. She saved my life."

She also thanked her anesthetist, her brain surgeon, the nurses who bathed and clothed her while she was incapacitated, and the hospital cooks. She closed by thanking the nurse who allowed her mother to stay in her hospital room. "In all those moments, over those three weeks, I was not, not ever, truly alone," she wrote.

In April 2019, Emilia opened up to <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emilia-clarke-on-game-of-thrones-and-her-near-death-experience/" id="92808a0a-73f5-3ec3-a466-85e26d284bbc"> CBS This Morning </a> about her ordeal, and shared some never-before-seen photos from after her brain surgeries.

In the CBS interview, Emilia recalled the day in February 2011 when her first aneurysm ruptured: "Basically I was in the gym, the most excruciating pain, like an elastic band just went, like, snap in my head," she said. "An enormous amount of pressure suddenly, and then very very very quickly, I realized I couldn't stand and I couldn't walk, and in that moment I knew I was being brain damaged."

Emilia Clarke Shares New Pics After Brain Surgery

Emilia suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, or bleeding in the space that surrounds the brain. But miraculously, she was back to work on season two of Game of Thrones just six weeks later.

Two years after that, Emilia was back in the hospital with another aneurysmand this time, it almost killed her, she said. "With the second one, there was a bit of my brain that actually died," she said, explaining that "if part of your brain doesn't get blood to it for a minute, it will just no longer work. It's like you short circuit. So I had that."

Emilia said that her greatest fear after her second stroke was that she had lost the ability to act. "That was a deep paranoia, from the first one as well. I was like, 'What if something has short-circuited in my brain and I can't act anymore?' I mean, literally it's been my reason for living for a very long time!"

Her recovery period from her second brain surgery was also more difficult than her firstboth mentally and physically. "With the second one, I found it much harder to stay optimistic," she said. "I definitely went through a period of being down, to put it mildly."

Emilia said her character on Game of ThronesDaenerys Targaryenhelped her through the toughest times. "You go on set and you play a badass and you walk through fire and that became the thing that saved me from considering my own mortality," she said.

As of now, Emilia is "completely in the clear," and she's putting all of her energy into her new charity, <a href="https://www.sameyou.org/" id="80ea28dc-b6e9-396f-a167-4fe36189baad"> SameYou </a> , which focuses on neurorehabilitation. "I really, really am going to put my heart soul an back into transforming aftercare for brain injury recovery.

Honestly, all of this makes Emilia (and Dany) seem even more badass now, right?

Emilia Clarke Thanks Healthcare Workers Who Helped Her Survive 2 Brain Aneurysms

I ended up dropping about 80 pounds over the course of two years (thank you, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19948288/counting-calories-for-weight-loss/" id="b3d19d41-195c-3c0f-af57-f5b57206b363"> calorie counting </a> , for teaching me portion control, and my hometown gym, for being a safe space for treadmill workouts). I went from walking around in a body that I felt was on display to living in a body that feltaverage. And I was happy about that. I can say, without a doubt, that I would not be who I am today without the change. But now, more than a decade later, Im not sure Id be able to make the same decision I made 11 years agoor if Id feel comfortable enough to.

On Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bodypositive/" id="01955332-953b-3eb2-ad3f-5253e06b255b"> the hashtag #BodyPositive </a> has more than 10 million postsall of which are, in some form, telling people to love their bodies the way they are. Its an awesome sentiment, but unfortunately, its not always realistic. Heres the reality: In a given year, about half of all Americans are attempting to lose weight. Of those trying to drop pounds, about 56 percent are women.

Forcing yourself to love your body wont cut it.

Basically: People want to lose weight for a host of reasons. But the well-intentioned movements can make you feel as if theres something wrong with you if you do want to make a changefor health or appearance (or both!).

Its not just my personal opinion; research backs me up. For someone who needs help in the self-esteem department, the constant reminders (to, say, love every inch of your body) might actually do more harm than good, <a href="https://www.uni-muenster.de/imperia/md/content/psyifp/aeechterhoff/wintersemester2011-12/seminarthemenfelderdersozialpsychologie/04_wood_etal_selfstatements_psychscience2009.pdf" id="2671e37b-83c2-3127-ae2d-e09d60bd936f"> according to a study in </a> <a href="https://www.uni-muenster.de/imperia/md/content/psyifp/aeechterhoff/wintersemester2011-12/seminarthemenfelderdersozialpsychologie/04_wood_etal_selfstatements_psychscience2009.pdf" id="c7c84cb9-8c65-309f-af8a-9439c2dc4050"> Psychological Science </a> . When rah-rah affirmations compete with a negative self-view, it can lead to more bad or critical thoughts, say experts. The bottom line: Forcing yourself to love your body wont cut it.

So I propose a different idea: body autonomy. Or, a persons right to do what she or he chooses with their body, without having to face judgment. If someone loves their body as is, greatwe should all be so lucky. But if they feel the need to lose (or gain!) weight, for whatever motive, cant we chill and let them do them?

Losing weight was the best choice I ever made for my body and my mind. I can <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19928180/technique-to-run-faster/" id="37d35f3d-cc9a-34f5-aa66-f7356a2a1f75"> run a mile (at a 7:30 pace, thankyouverymuch) </a> , and Im more confident in my opinions now that I feel more comfortable in my own skin. Do I love my body unconditionally now? No. But I like it more, and I was able to take ownership of it on my terms. Ultimately, thats all I want for others too: the freedom to own their bodies, and the ability to changeor notat their own discretion, minus any shame or guilt.

This article originally appeared in the September 2019 issue of Women's Health.

Sorry, But I Dont Love My Body Unconditionally'

In 2008, on my 20th birthday, I made a decision that would change my life forever: to lose weight. It was something I had attempted many times beforespecifically, by eating low-cal cereal bars twice a day for a few weeks, only to eventually stop. At 185 pounds and a size 18 in pants, it was like a switch flipped in my head. Once I decided to lose weight then, there was no turning back.

‘I Don’t Love My Body Unconditionally—And That’s Actually Okay’

Jenna Jameson started the keto diet around this time last year-right before "swimsuit season." This year? Jenna is sharing what she really thinks about fitting into a bikini come summertime.

In her newest <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a26949998/jenna-jameson-keto-diet-transformation-tuesday-sobriety/" id="e1d98b80-4c6e-308a-ab73-b913f0e6566c"> transformation Tuesday </a> post, Jenna tackles the idea of being swimsuit-ready. "Here's a bit of advice that can be a hard pill to swallow," she wrote in the caption. "It's almost swimsuit season, and I wholeheartedly believe in embracing what you're working with and stop feeling ashamed about your current body type."

To go along with her body-pos caption, Jenna shared a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a26304730/jenna-jameson-keto-diet-plateau/" id="3acc08ca-f0ab-3845-adaa-af84390e10aa"> before-and-after photo </a> of herself. In the first, Jenna is at her <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a26287510/jenna-jameson-before-after-keto-diet-progress/" id="49e33325-4b9a-34e4-a728-bad6bd62e5e8"> pre-keto weight </a> in a teal bikini and coverup; in the other, Jenna is 80 pounds slimmer wearing a leopard print swimsuit.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvwy6D0hpn8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="5475aa20-8a2d-3c86-a2eb-1a1efb8767e4"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvwy6D0hpn8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="a1b64ddc-e6c4-3d3f-a28b-f57607b2c0cb"> Here we go! #transformationtuesday heres a bit of advice that can be a hard pill to swallow. Its almost swimsuit season, and I wholeheartedly believe in embracing what youre working with and stop feeling ashamed about your current body type. For all of us women, its SO difficult to participate in swimming activities for fear of judgement from others. Looking back, I wish I wouldnt have skipped out on beach days when I knew Id see friends, or when Id wear a full length sun dress to the pool. I remember feeling anxiety walking around the pool after Batelli, knowing my cellulite was shaking. But I guarantee you no one cared, only me. I hope that you realize youre beautiful and your effort to get healthy doesnt go unnoticed. So, yes, take this health journey with me, but also know that youre fucking perfect the way you are! #beforeandafterweightloss #cleanliving #intermittentfasting #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #keto #ketotransformation #beforeandafter </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennacantlose/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="e039f505-dd1a-308c-a65a-12a907e16c62"> Jenna Jameson </a> (@jennacantlose) on Apr 2, 2019 at 11:00am PDT

Jenna continued: "For all of us women, it's SO difficult to participate in 'swimming activities' for fear of judgement from others," she wrote, adding that now, she wishes she hadn't "skipped out on" going to the beach to see friends, or worn "full-length sun dress[es] to the pool" before her keto weight loss.

At the time, Jenna felt differently about her body. "I remember feeling anxiety walking around the pool after Batelli, knowing my cellulite was shaking," she wrote. "But I guarantee you no one cared, only me."

Jenna ended the post with her usual words of wisdom: "I hope that you realize you're beautiful and your effort to get healthy doesn't go unnoticed," she wrote, talking to her tons of keto followers. "So, yes, take this health journey with me, but also know that you're f*cking perfect the way you are!"

Can I get a slow clap for this one?

Jenna Jameson Shares Transformation Tuesday Photo

Jenna Jameson’s Shares ‘Swimsuit Season’ Advice With New Transformation Tuesday Pic

Olympic skier <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19996332/lindsey-vonn-diet/" id="85c7104c-87f7-3d1e-ac53-edade59a7082"> Lindsey Vonn </a> revealed in an Instagram post Tuesday that she underwent knee surgery-and has the gruesome pics to prove it.

On Monday (April Fool's Day, no less), Lindsey shared an Instagram video of herself coming out of surgery. "Unfortunately this isn't an April fools post...but surgery went well and I'm now recovering at home," she wrote on a video of herself clearly still coming out of her anesthesia.

But it wasn't until Tuesday when Lindsey shared exactly what happened-first, with a disclaimer: "Warning if you don't like the sight of blood don't swipe right," she wrote. (Fair point, as the third picture in shows the doctors literally operating on her knee.) Lindsey went on to explain that she had surgery to repair her LCL (lateral collateral ligament).

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvu87ddHr95/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="32308eb2-e582-3c9c-a961-bdab863ac277"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvu87ddHr95/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="a45452ce-8cf0-307d-af05-acd93cb10097"> Unfortunately this isnt an April fools post... but surgery went well and Im now recovering at home. Ill post more when Im coherent thank you for all the well wishes. Means a lot to me. night night </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindseyvonn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="19a0f527-29d8-33af-a2e4-b9fa210b3e4b"> L I N D S E Y V O N N </a> (@lindseyvonn) on Apr 1, 2019 at 5:49pm PDT

A little background: Lindsey crashed while training in Colorado in November 2018. When that happened, she "completely tore [her] LCL." Lindsey, who announced the 2018-2019 season will be hear last in February, per the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/01/sports/lindsey-vonn-retires.html" id="66df2529-2d29-3daa-a51f-75e6083c704b"> New York Times </a> , said she waited a few months to have surgery because she "had obligations" and "didn't want to let anyone down."

But here's the thing: Because Lindsey waited so long to have surgery, she ran into other issues. "Unfortunately since I put off surgery I had more damage than expected," she wrote. "I had an additional meniscus tear and needed chondroplasty of my knee cap."

Lindsey went on to explain the full "medical terms" of what she had done during her knee surgery: "Lcl reconstruction, Lateral meniscectomy, chondroplasty and peroneal nerve neurolysis." Uh, damn, girl.

As far as her recovery goes, Lindsey shared in her Instagram Stories that she's still using her nerve blocker (an injection that helps block pain from specific nerves, used for pain relief or total loss of feeling for surgery, according to the <a href="http://www.columbianeurology.org/neurology/staywell/document.php?id=41937" id="74733513-7c77-3b3a-ab8f-6f477e94e362"> Columbia University Department of Neurology </a> ), but has already begun physical therapy (featuring her newly stitched-up knee) with Lindsey Winninger, her physical therapist.

Clearly, Lindsey's got quite the road ahead of her, but here's to wishing her the speediest recovery possible.

Lindsey Vonn Shares Gruesome LCL Surgery Photos

Lindsey Vonn Just Had Surgery On Her LCL—And Shared The Gnarly Photos

Over the past few months, Selma Blair has given us little glimpses into her life with multiple sclerosis (MS). She shared the <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26678255/selma-blair-multiple-sclerosis-alinker-walking-bike/" id="651631d1-b661-360f-aa5c-c6f96324cba0"> exact scooter </a> she uses to get around and posted her <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26881773/selma-blair-instagram-ms-brain-scan/" id="2bc14e8a-64e7-3033-a024-f35e974cdc87"> brain scan </a> online.

Now, Selma's injecting a little humor into <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a24063886/selma-blair-ms-diagnosis/" id="1e04aeb7-c822-3a09-acda-9e4335057d89"> her diagnosis </a> : She just shared a makeup tutorial on Instagram.

Selma shared the tutorial on her Instagram Stories, along with a post on her Instagram page, explaining why she absolutely means for this to be taken as a joke. "My <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26532498/selma-blair-ms-gma-interview-spasmodic-dysphonia/" id="18bff132-e3e0-30b3-a036-89b84d3e81eb"> fine motor skills </a> aren't, like, fine a this moment," she said in her Instagram Story. "So I just want to say I'm gonna probably give a makeup tutorial, never. But if I do, then you know I'm really just trying to have fun."

She went on to explain why she decided to talk about her makeup routine: "I notice, I put my makeup on in the morning, and all day, people are rubbing my face, and I'm saying, 'Whatcha doin?'" Apparently, people are constantly blending Selma's makeup in all day long-a result of her not rubbing it in enough in the mornings when she applies it. Even Selma's manager said she "better not do this," when it comes to applying makeup.

So then, Selma let her fans (and others with MS) in on her secret: Using a huge makeup brush with bronzer. "MS people: Brush. Big. Bronzer. There, done. Stop. Bye."

Compromised fine motor skills is one of the most common symptoms of MS. The disease of the central nervous system essentially inhibits communication between the brain and the body-and the most obvious symptoms of the disease are sensory and motor skills, Amit Sachdev, MD, associate medical director for the department of neurology and ophthalmology at Michigan State University, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a24063886/selma-blair-ms-diagnosis/" id="ab21c014-598d-3896-ab74-ccaa1e7bde37"> previously told </a> <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a24063886/selma-blair-ms-diagnosis/" id="c82eb7cf-d55f-32e3-a34e-afabe09f10fc"> Women's Health </a> . "Common manifestations are an inability to dress, dropping items, difficulty controlling part of the body, and subsequent falls."

Selma's symptoms are on the more severe side, but her strength (and humor) in the face of adversity is something we can all aspire to and learn from. Also: Her bronzer tip is spot-on-everyone looks a little better with a little glow.

Selma Blair Shares How To Do Makeup With Multiple Sclerosis On Instagram

Hulu's newest show, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26767233/gypsy-rose-blanchard-true-story/" id="373a1dbd-2405-3d36-a7cd-b3481944a4d8"> The Act </a> , premiered last week, and while it's beyond intriguing, it also left viewers with tons of questions.

The show follows the story of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26767233/gypsy-rose-blanchard-true-story/" id="78d6b966-de9e-35fb-ae5e-5cf8270a2bc6"> Gypsy Rose Blanchard </a> and her mother, Dee Dee, who was murdered by <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26965901/the-act-scott-wolverine-cosplay-gypsy-rose-blanchard/" id="dd514bf7-23f7-3000-ae38-1d280a56ebc5"> Gypsy Rose's boyfriend </a> in 2015.

Dee Dee-who suffered from <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26678552/the-act-hulu-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy/" id="9b171599-59b0-3358-afe9-aa0c4530c769"> Munchausen syndrome by proxy </a> -convinced Gypsy and others that Gypsy suffered from numerous serious illnesses, in order to gain attention for herself. As such, Gypsy endured years of physical and mental abuse.

In the first episode of the show, we learn about a few of Gypsy's "ailments"-childhood leukemia, epilepsy, and a heart murmur, among other things-but something specific stood out the most: Gypsy's sugar allergy.

During one scene, while <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26678552/the-act-hulu-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy/" id="f853019d-b235-3b02-a19c-c7ae93bbdddd"> Gypsy and Dee Dee </a> are outside visiting with their new neighbors, Mel and Lacey, Lacey offers Gypsy a sip of soda. But before Gypsy can put the can to her lips, Dee Dee rushes over. "She can't have that!" yells Dee Dee. "She's allergic to sugar! A sip, maybe, but a whole cup she could go into shock," she adds, while reaching for Gypsy's EpiPen (a.k.a., an epinephrine autoinjector for allergic reactions).

Later on, when Gypsy asks <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26974259/dee-dee-blanchard-russ-batten-disease-hulu-the-act/" id="229a3b9d-df79-3970-a18c-f1ea1c860464"> Dee Dee </a> why she can't even have a little sip of soda, Dee Dee tells Gypsy what a "severe reaction" to her alleged sugar allergy looks like: "First, you start coughing and hacking, and then your whole body gets itchy like it's covered with spiders or something. And then your face blows up like a balloon and gets all red and puffy, and then your throat starts closing up, and before you know it, my baby's gone." Yikes.

Of course, later on in the episode and into episode two, you learn none of that is true. Gypsy ends up being totally fine when she comes into contact with sugar (she actually starts binging on the stuff late at night when her mom's asleep, and Gypsy's doctor even asks her to drink a soda in front of her). But it definitely begs the question: Is there such a thing as a sugar allergy?

<h1> Well? Is it possible to be allergic to sugar like Dee Dee claimed Gypsy was? </h1>

Yes, it is possible to have an allergy to sugar-but it's incredibly rare. In fact, it's so rare that doctors don't even have a test for it, says Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergy and immunology clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health.

A sugar allergy is so rare, according to Dr. Parikh, because all of us already have sugar in our bodies in the form of glucose (your body processes the food you eat into glucose, which is then used for energy).

It's much more likely for a person to have a sugar intolerance, says Dr. Parikh, which can cause non-dangerous side effects like headaches or an upset stomach, as opposed to an allergy-which is an actual immune system reaction to sugar.

Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you did have a sugar allergy, though. The main sign, after ingesting sugar, would be some sort of skin symptom, says Dr. Parikh, like itching or hives. That's often paired with other, more serious symptoms like breathing issues or loss of consciousness. And, yes, in that situation, an EpiPen would also be necessary, says Dr. Parikh.

So apparently, while Gypsy definitely didn't have an actual sugar allergy (or even an intolerance, for that matter), Dee Dee wasn't totally making up the condition, either. And honestly, that makes me sincerely hope that Gypsy is able to enjoy some soda during her prison sentence.

Can You Really Be Allergic To Sugar Like Gypsy Rose On Hulu’s ‘The Act’?

Okay, keto dieters: I've got some good news and some even better news. The good news: Ranch dressing is totally keto. The even better news: Kraft-Heinz is pairing up with St. Louis-based restaurant <a href="https://www.twistedranch.com/" id="f5d66710-e212-3a9d-a624-a4a9422a7385"> Twisted Ranch </a> for five new ranch flavors-also all keto-friendly-to sell nationwide.

According to the <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190328005113/en/" id="fe1a9f0e-52a1-33d8-ad4f-7665d5c2d5b0"> press release </a> , Twisted Ranch is currently available in grocery stores, like, now in Black Pepper Parmesan, Cheesy Smoked Bacon, Honey Dipped Wasabi, Garlic Smashed Buffalo, and Mango Spiked Habanero flavors.

The 13-ounce bottles retail for a price of $3.29 each. But the best part? They're all four grams of carbs or fewer, which means they're totally keto-compliant, and most of them have at least 14 grams of fat to help kick you into ketosis.

And just FYI: Twisted Ranch, the restaurant, isn't your ordinary restaurant-it's actually totally dedicated to ranch, and everything on the menu is made with the tangy, creamy dressing. Uh, yum.

Here's how the nutrition information breaks down for five of the Twisted Ranch concoctions (unfortunately, the fifth flavor, Mango Spiked Habanero, isn't available on WalMart's website, but may be in stores):

<h1> Twisted Ranch Honey Dipped Wasabi </h1>

Per 2 Tbsp serving: 140 calories, 14 g fat (2.5 sat) 180 mg sodium, 4 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 0 g protein

<h1> Twisted Ranch Cheesy Smoked Bacon Dressing </h1>

Per 2 Tbsp serving: 150 calories, 15 g fat (3 g sat), 350 mg sodium, 3 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugar, less than 1 g protein

<h1> Twisted Ranch Black Peppered Parmesan Dressing </h1>

Per 2 Tbsp serving: 150 calories, 15 g fat (3 g sat), 220 mg sodium, 0 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 1 g protein

<h1> Twisted Ranch Garlic Smashed Buffalo Dressing </h1>

Per 2 Tbsp serving: 120 calories, 13 g fat (2.5 sat), 330 mg sodium, 1 g carbs, 0 g fiber, less than 1 g sugar, 0 g protein

Twisted Ranch Releases 5 New Keto Ranch Dressings

Kraft-Heinz And Twisted Ranch Just Released Five New Keto-Friendly Ranch Flavors Nationwide

On Wednesday's episode of The Act, Hulu's newest (incredibly addicting) TV show, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26949387/how-long-is-gypsy-rose-blanchard-in-prison-when-is-her-release-date/" id="6b805bfa-0435-35b8-af8a-aa3810791d0f"> Gypsy Rose Blanchard </a> 's <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26896258/gypsy-rose-teeth-extraction-hulu-the-act/" id="cf700ad0-15f1-3328-a0e2-f9307854e6b1"> health issues </a> weren't on full display-instead, it focused on one specific event: a cosplay convention.

But, while Gypsy (played by actress Joey King) was still at the forefront of the episode, aptly named " <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26965901/the-act-scott-wolverine-cosplay-gypsy-rose-blanchard/" id="f5dc42ef-dd21-3a55-af47-bbad756283ab"> Two Wolverines </a> ," her mom Dee Dee (played by Patricia Arquette) got her own separate storyline, and it involved a man who showed interest in her.

At the convention, Dee Dee catches the eye of Russ (played by Dean Norris)-one of the aforementioned two "Wolverines" (a.k.a., they dressed up as the comic book character, Wolverine). Russ strikes up a conversation with <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26678552/the-act-hulu-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy/" id="8653877f-b095-38bd-ac8a-d12faa8a1f26"> Dee Dee </a> , clearly trying to find out more about her-but Dee Dee, though intrigued, isn't playing along.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPF9tolDN7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="87f732f4-8ffc-36c7-a96d-7039f9c56ea8"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPF9tolDN7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="54d26fc3-ccf1-3154-a691-80bb445f7f2b"> A post shared by The Act (@theactonhulu) </a> on Mar 20, 2019 at 8:52am PDT

When Dee Dee says she's at the convention because it's something Gypsy likes, Russ asks, "Well, what do you like?" When Dee Dee answers again with more of what Gypsy likes, Russ asks again: "What about you" to which Dee Dee replies "I don't understand." Finally, Russ says it seems like Dee Dee has "layers" to her-and that he'd like to find out more about them. Dee Dee, clearly flustered, excuses herself.

When the two meet again later on, Russ tells Dee Dee he didn't mean to scare her off earlier-and explains that he's been in a similar situation. "I lost my boy when he was 13," Russ said. "It was Batten disease; he was in a chair at the end, so I understand how your kid could be your everything."

And then Russ offers her some advice: "You gotta cut out a little piece of the world for yourself...you can lose yourself in all the giving." Dee Dee, of course, thanks him and heads off to give Gypsy more medication.

<h1> Wait just a minute. I've never heard of Batten disease...what is it? </h1>

So, Batten disease is kind of an umbrella term-it covers a broad class of rare, fatal inherited disorders of the nervous system, also known as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs), according to the <a href="https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Batten-Disease-Fact-Sheet" id="a83e58f8-eb84-3466-a744-11d73551e4c8"> National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke </a> (NINDS).

The NINDS says an estimated two to four out of every 100,000 children in the U.S. are affected by Batten disease, though many more individuals may be carriers.

Each form of the disease is caused by a mutation in a specific gene, which essentially interferes with the body on a cellular level, specifically a cell's ability to recycle certain molecules. (FYI: In a process called autophagy, your body's cells essentially clean house, getting rid of molecules that are no good and reusing ones that are.)

Most forms of Batten disease begin in childhood, per the NINDS. Common symptoms for most forms of Batten disease include vision loss, seizures, dementia, and abnormal movements. According to the NINDS, children with Batten disease eventually become "blind, wheelchair bound, bedridden, unable to communicate, and lose all cognitive functions." Children with Batten disease also have a decreased life expectancy.

There's no known treatment or cure for any form of Batten disease, but some medications, along with physical therapy, can help symptoms and allow those with the disease to remain functional for a longer time.

Clearly, the disease is devastating. It's unclear whether Russ was an actual part of Dee Dee's life or just part of the show, but regardless, it really makes Dee Dee look...extremely insensitive, don't you agree?

What Is Batten Disease, From Hulu's 'The Act'?

‘The Act’ On Hulu Shows Dee Dee Blanchard Meeting A Man Whose Son Died From Batten Disease

In my humble opinion, humans are the only things that should be able to talk. But now, apparently Dr. Pimple Popper has found a "talkative" <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26908186/dr-pimple-popper-lipoma-face-video/" id="8b84cfea-61aa-3bd4-ab11-d321619566da"> lipoma </a> ...and, well, prepare yourself for this.

In her newest YouTube video (yep, she posts her pimple-popping vids on both YouTube and Instagram in her show's off-season), Dr. Pimple Popper (a.k.a., dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD) shares the story of a "Very Talkative Lipoma in the Head"-that's actually the title of the video, FYI.

The video starts right away with Dr. Pimple Popper slicing into a man's head to get at the lipoma in question. (Just FYI, a lipoma is a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26894067/dr-pimple-popper-lipoma-removal-video/" id="defe84ef-7de5-3de1-a44d-a75668a3a808"> benign growth of fat cells </a> .) Honestly, Dr. Pimple Popper is essentially performing surgery on this man's head. Once she gets a clear view of the lipoma, she begins to push on it, telling the man to "resist her," as in push back so she can apply even more pressure to get the lipoma out.

Honestly, if you're even the slightest bit squeamish, you might want to think twice about watching this vid-there's a lot of blood involved here. During the uh, extraction, Dr. Pimple Popper also apologizes to the patient: "Sorry about the sounds, you can kind of hear them through your head," she said.

The man doesn't seem phased though. "I do want to see what it looks like when you take it out," he says. Dr Pimple Popper responds with: "Of course! You can have your moment with it, if you'd like."

The man also asks a great question: "Do these things ever grow back?" According to Dr. Pimple Popper, "if you get it all, it likely won't. It's nice when they pop out whole." The man also asks if the lipoma sticks to the skull in any way (another good question! You can tell this guy is a "popaholic."), but Dr. Pimple Popper assures him that it doesn't. "It's usually just connected to the galea, which is a thin film on the edge of your skull."

In all, the video is 16 minutes long (Dr. Pimple Popper gets the entire lipoma out by minute 11), and she finishes up by showing the patient the lipoma pieces and stitching up his head, which is honestly pretty mesmerizing to watch.

So yeah, basically just another day in the life of Dr. Pimple Popper. Anybody ready for lunch yet?

Dr. Pimple Popper Removes 'Talkative' Lipoma

Dr. Pimple Popper Just Surgically Removed A 'Very Talkative' Lipoma In Her New YouTube Video

Hulu's newest show <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26678552/the-act-hulu-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy/" id="ec11f50c-6144-36cc-a5e5-184af59954bb"> The Act </a> premiered Wednesday night, and people already can't stop talking about it (the show is based on true events, after all).

The Act follows the story of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26767233/gypsy-rose-blanchard-true-story/" id="78d6b966-de9e-35fb-ae5e-5cf8270a2bc6"> Gypsy Rose Blanchard </a> and her mother, Dee Dee, who was murdered by Gypsy Rose's boyfriend in 2015. Gypsy Rose suffered from years of physical and mental abuse from Dee Dee, in which Dee Dee raised Gypsy as if she had many serious illnesses, though Gypsy was perfectly healthy.

In the second episode (aptly named "Teeth") of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a26885018/hulu-the-act-gypsy-rose-blanchard-family-reaction/" id="01d8446f-95ea-3374-ab29-452b086461d9"> The Act's </a> two-episode premiere, Gypsy's dental issues come into play. During a visit with her usual doctor, Dee Dee says Gypsy's teeth are like "swiss cheese," and believes it's because of an underlying condition like acid reflux.

Whatever the case, Gypsy's new doctor, Dr. Lakshmi Chandra, suggests she has her rotting teeth removed-so that's exactly what happens. The issue? Gypsy isn't totally aware of the teeth-removal until the anesthesia for the procedure starts to kick in. That's when (understandably) panic sets in.

The show cuts to Gypsy waking up from the procedure, her mouth bloodied and bruised-and completely toothless. To make matters worse, Gypsy must later be honored at a Child Of The Year ceremony (later, Dee Dee surprises Gypsy with a new set of teeth, just moments before she was supposed to go on stage).

<h1> Take a step back...why would Gypsy need a teeth extraction? </h1>

So, a tooth extraction is essentially just having your tooth pulled. According to the <a href="https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/ADA_PatientSmart_Extraction.pdf?la=en" id="4da85d85-ef20-3f17-a3b0-ff1896fecb31"> American Dental Association </a> (ADA), teeth will sometimes need to be removed because of decay, disease, or trauma.

In Gypsy's case, her teeth were severely decayed. But, according to a 2016 BuzzFeed investigation on the true story, it's unclear whether Gypsy's teeth were rotting because of poor dental hygiene, malnutrition, or the medications she didn't need-or a combination of all three.

Gypsy says a medication called Tegretol for epilepsy caused her \"teeth to crumble.\"

Let's break those reasons down a little more: As far as poor dental hygiene goes, Gypsy's teeth were noticeably decayed. When Dr. Chandra suggested Gypsy's regular dentist should've caught her tooth issues long ago, Dee Dee agrees, but also says she hasn't been able to book an appointment, so we have no idea how long it had been since Gypsy actually saw a dentist.

As for malnutrition, well, Gypsy spent years being fed through a feeding tube in her stomach-she was still being fed that way in 2009, at the time of her teeth extraction, when Gypsy was 18 years old. When asked by Dr. Chandra if she takes any food orally, Dee Dee says, "barely anything-just enough to get a taste." Gypsy also chimes in and says she actually eats "maybe 20 percent" of her food.

And for medications she didn't need, well, there was a laundry list of them. According to an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOQcOQ4Mk_I&amp;list=PLaiz2DORKUmcvbNmab8dVRDbLX4XReeoC&amp;index=2" id="b78e2e94-38bf-37ad-a530-35b9f608698e"> interview with Dr. Phil in 2017 </a> , Gypsy was prescribed a medication called Tegretol for epilepsy, which Gypsy says caused her "teeth to crumble." Along with her incorrectly diagnosed epilepsy, Gypsy was also falsely diagnosed with chromosomal defects, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, severe asthma, sleep apnea, eye problems, and even leukemia as a toddler.

Clearly, Gypsy went through far more than any person should have to endure-and her teeth extraction only added to the years of pain she went through.

Why Did Gypsy Rose Need Her Teeth Extracted?

Why Did Gypsy Rose Blanchard Need To Get Her Teeth Extracted?

Everyone at home who's been following Jessica Simpson's pregnancy journey can finally breathe a sigh of relief: She's finally given birth.

Jessica just posted a photo to Instagram celebrating her daughter's birth: "Birdie Mae Johnson," she captioned the photo, along with Tuesday's date. Jessica also added Birdie's weight: "10 pounds, 13 ounces." (FYI: The <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26870451/woman-15-pound-baby/" id="7cd68431-af26-3325-a7fe-33915510b621"> average baby weighs </a> around 7 pounds, 5 ounces, so yeah...Birdie's a big baby.)

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPhGV0gagY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="17f3009a-8f80-3bc5-a0e8-e0155d807bb7"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPhGV0gagY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="ec8c857b-0bb5-37f7-a1be-3122e52daf1a"> We are so happy and proud to announce the birth of our perfect daughter, Birdie Mae Johnson. 3.19.19 10 Pounds 13 Ounces </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicasimpson/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="8c2663a8-157e-3075-af9c-f360375576ab"> Jessica Simpson </a> (@jessicasimpson) on Mar 20, 2019 at 12:49pm PDT

Jessica revealed her pregnancy on Instagram back in September, saying Birdie's addition would make her family a family of five (Jessica already had two kids with husband Eric Johnson).

Honestly, this pregnancy seems to have been a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26868501/jessica-simpson-pregnant-photo-instagram/" id="0b04a673-8086-3d05-a6b7-ae9f5c4799a2"> journey </a> for Jessica. On Monday, she shared an Instagram post of herself in a bikini top and sunglasses, looking like she was ready not to be pregnant anymore. "Jess-tation" she captioned the photo, poking fun at herself.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKv5bejJvN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="7ec16bea-fdd3-3297-aedc-6288efe0d215"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKv5bejJvN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="9ea5a130-abd1-35c1-ac9a-cf925743c98b"> Jess-tation </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicasimpson/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="8c2663a8-157e-3075-af9c-f360375576ab"> Jessica Simpson </a> (@jessicasimpson) on Mar 18, 2019 at 4:22pm PDT

Before that, Jessica dealt with a slew of health issues-some pregnancy-related, some not. In the beginning of March, Jessica shared a photo of herself wearing a surgical mask following a weeklong hospital stay for bronchitis, apparently for the fourth time in two months. "Coughing with Birdie has been a crazy painful journey," she wrote, but said that she was "slowly getting healthier every day."

When she wasn't suffering from bronchitis, Jessica was also dealing with "severe pregnancy acid reflux" (so bad that she needed to buy a recliner just to sleep), along with insomnia, sciatica pain, and some <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a25949314/jessica-simpson-swollen-foot-10-year-challenge/" id="85c3530c-ad9a-3762-af48-87dd62111806"> extremely swollen feet </a> . On top of all of that, Jessica even shared that she <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26324050/jessica-simpson-toilet-pregnancy-issues/" id="d10fdb9c-3b54-3aea-acfe-4aaaf7b81ece"> broke a toilet seat </a> while sitting on it.

Jessica Simpson Gives Birth To A Baby Girl

Jessica Simpson Just Gave Birth To Her Baby Girl Birdie Mae

In a new interview with Jameela Jamil, Sam Smith opened up about his lifelong struggles with body image-and having liposuction at just 12 years old.

The interview, the first in Jameela's new Instagram TV show, I Weigh Interviews, gave Sam, 26, the opportunity to speak up about something that's often overlooked: body image issues in men. "I haven't really found many men talking about this," Sam said. "Even doing this chat feels kind of weird, because guys dont speak about this that much on a big scale."

Sam said his body image issues began "from since I can remember, like since I was a baby," but his pre-teen years were when he was most self-conscious. "When I was a kid, I was chubby...and I was holding a lot of weight in my chest," Sam said. "When I hit 11 years old, I went to the doctors. I was so self-conscious that it was affecting my mood every day.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCQLS4lF50/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="ac027e1b-dc4a-3f77-ae32-a209bf7c89b8"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCQLS4lF50/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="3700d61d-1da9-3bc5-af83-0afe20c35c45"> Protect @samsmith at all costs! Head to my IGTV to see this bloody beautiful, VERY candid interview from @samsmith A TOTAL HERO! @i_weigh </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameelajamilofficial/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="2d5233fb-bc77-3ee0-aa4a-bf06426a17df"> Jameela Jamil </a> (@jameelajamilofficial) on Mar 15, 2019 at 9:11am PDT

Soon after, Sam had liposuction on his chest-at just 12 years old. "At the time I think I was very happy about it," Sam said, but apparently the procedure didn't have a lasting effect. "I think I put the weight back on in two weeks because I hadnt figured out my relationship with food, so it didnt really change anything. But being 12 years old and having liposuction on your chest is quite a big deal."

Later in the interview, Sam said his body image issues didn't end with childhood, and that he still struggles with body image issues today. "Its the basis of all my sadness," Sam said. "Literally everything Ive ever been sad about is my weight. I struggle with it every day." (Though, earlier today Sam posted the interview on Twitter and said it "completely changed [his] life.")

As brave and personal as his interview with Jameela was, it wasn't the first time Sam spoke up about his body images. In February, Sam shared an Instagram post about constantly being at war with his body.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Btypu_iAaVt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="237d1be0-48d6-3c2f-a24b-743d14c2bbdd"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Btypu_iAaVt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="a164334c-183d-3520-a176-91f28153af4c"> In the past if I have ever done a photo shoot with so much as a t-shirt on, I have starved myself for weeks in advance and then picked and prodded at every picture and then normally taken the picture down. Yesterday I decided to fight the fuck back. Reclaim my body and stop trying to change this chest and these hips and these curves that my mum and dad made and love so unconditionally. Some may take this as narcissistic and showing off but if you knew how much courage it took to do this and the body trauma I have experienced as a kid you wouldnt think those things. Thank you for helping me celebrate my body AS IT IS @ryanpfluger I have never felt safer than I did with you. Ill always be at war with this bloody mirror but this shoot and this day was a step in the right fucking direction </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samsmith/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="4b5d08af-e0b9-3a4d-aaa2-da0340a30247"> Sam Smith </a> (@samsmith) on Feb 12, 2019 at 10:15am PST

"In the past if I have ever done a photoshoot with so much as a t-shirt on, I have starved myself for weeks in advance and then picked and prodded at every picture and then normally taken the picture down," he wrote.

But the day before he shared the Instagram post, he decided to "fight the f*ck back" and "reclaim [his] body." He finished the post by saying, "Ill always be at war with this bloody mirror but this shoot and this day was a step in the right f-ing direction."

Kudos to Sam (and Jameela) for bringing awareness to the topic of body image issues-I can only hope it sparks more similar conversations.

Sam Smith Reveals He Had Liposuction At Age 12

Sam Smith Says He Got Liposuction At 12 Years Old In An Emotional Interview

Flicit Tomlinson, aspiring fashion designer and sister of One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, died at just 18 years old.

According to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47577832" id="aca08210-d846-3029-a55d-6a4205b259e7"> BBC </a> , Flicit died at her flat in west London after police were called to her residence following reports of a woman in cardiac arrest around noon on Wednesday.

A statement from Scotland Yard, obtained by the BBC, confirmed Flicit's death:"A female believed to be age 18 was pronounced dead at the scene," the statement said, adding that "a post-mortem examination will take place in due course."

The BBC also reports that Louis was told of Flicit's death on Wednesday and cancelled an appearance at <a href="https://www.comicrelief.com/about-comic-relief" id="ee8986fe-0362-39b6-a494-0408134a12f5"> Comic Relief </a> , a UK-based charity.

According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2019/03/14/louis-tomlinson-sister-felicite-dead-heart-attack-one-direction/" id="6f9e0f35-e40f-36c0-a719-bd2d244fc2c5"> TMZ </a> sources, Flicit had no warning signs and no prior history of heart trouble, though she did reportedly suffer from sciatica. Flicit also shared on social media in January that she had stopped drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Flicit posted to Instagram just days before her death.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu08r95hAMZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="9117d947-b446-31a8-a020-88063e9a2dd3"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu08r95hAMZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="f38aaa6a-84da-3ef3-a9c1-feefd141941d"> Dont know why I look so shocked </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicitegrace/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="2e89cb10-bc3f-3e82-a003-c3d235c13235"> Flicit Tomlinson </a> (@felicitegrace) on Mar 10, 2019 at 5:11am PDT

Louis and Flicit-along with their five other siblings-lost their mother, Johannah Deakin, to leukemia in 2016, according to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2016/12/09/entertainment/louis-tomlinson-mother-dies/index.html" id="e5ad3704-a35c-3c25-abee-bdf9d3b72ade"> CNN </a> . And just last week, Louis released a song called Two of Us, in memory of his mother, per an interview with Radio 1 Newsbeat.

"It was something I needed to get off my chest," said Louis, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47473652" id="06b5d8ab-b2a2-3fd0-a658-dcb6578dd467"> BBC </a> . "I used to lean on my mum for a lot of things - anytime I needed advice on something she would be the first call I made."

Louis also said it was "tough" to play the new song for his sisters-including Flicit-because he "didn't want them to get caught up in the sadness."

Here's to hoping everyone gives Louis and the rest of his family the space to grieve during this time.

Louis Tomlinson's Sister Félicité Dead At 18

Félicité Tomlinson, Sister of One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, Died Of A Heart Attack At 18

Southern Charm star <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a26256826/southern-charm-naomi-olindo-intermittent-fasting/" id="e77bafcc-5371-3d63-aad0-b9c2aa8f5d8d"> Naomie Olindo </a> has been on vacation in Bali and her Instagram pictures are breathtaking. But in one of the captions, she got real about some stomach issues she's been having.

"Smiling through the #balibelly though," she wrote, next to a picture of her and her boyfriend, Metul Shah, in what looks like an infinity pool overlooking a rainforest scene. (FYI: She means traveler's diarrhea)

Naomie's fans responded to her claims in the comments, often apologizing or chiming in to say the same thing happened to them on their vacations.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-PsjWgW3K/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="55a06ef1-5afd-39b9-ac1a-5b5a69b591c7"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-PsjWgW3K/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="34055ab9-8a98-31fd-ac88-f2958bcb0c7d"> Smiling through the #balibelly though </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomie_olindo/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="fb2f37e6-44e2-3181-aa44-e8549e8a9721"> Naomie Olindo </a> (@naomie_olindo) on Mar 13, 2019 at 7:50pm PDT

<h1> Uh, sorry...what do you mean by "traveler's diarrhea"? </h1>

So traveler's diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness, according to the <a href="https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travelers-diarrhea" id="01e963a5-9335-3f5f-ae5d-5d604fca8b38"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention </a> (CDC). Per the CDC, the highest-risk destinations for traveler's diarrhea include parts of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America.

The good news? Traveler's diarrhea is rarely serious in healthy adults, according to the CDC, but it can make for a pretty miserable vacay.

Luckily, you can take steps to avoid diarrhea when you travel. The CDC suggests choosing foods and drinks carefully-only eat food that is cooked and served hot (so nix the buffets), and only eat raw veggies that you washed in clean water and peeled yourself. You should also try to drink beverages in factory-sealed containers (so, bottled water is fine), and avoid ice, which is obviously made from water.

The CDC also advises to keep your hands clean (especially after using the bathroom and before eating), and if you don't have soap and water handy, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

If you do get traveler's diarrhea (like Naomie and her boyfriend), make sure to drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated. The CDC also says many travelers carry antibiotics with them to treat diarrhea early (the choice depends on your destination, so talk to your doc first), along with an OTC anti-diarrheal medication to uh, slow things down a bit.

Here's to hoping Naomie and Metul have those three things on hand so they can feel better soon (and actually enjoy that beautiful Bali vacay).

Naomie Olindo Says She Has Vacation Diarrhea

‘Southern Charm’ Star Naomie Olindo Just Got Real About Having Diarrhea On Vacation

Selma Blair made a pretty big change according to her Instagram today: The 46-year-old actress shaved her head.

In a new post shared Friday afternoon, Selma shared photos of her son, Arthur Saint Bleick, shaving off her hair with an electric razor. The caption simply read, "People. #selmablair #arthursaintbleick. Back to my roots."

It's unclear why Selma chose to shave her head (or how much she shaved, exactly), but one commenter wrote, "Hair is SO HARD to deal with when you can't lift your arms above your head," to which Selma agreed. "Yup," she responded.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BytK0sTnRAG/" id="f2db6cce-6d60-350e-ae60-52e21653b1a7"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BytK0sTnRAG/" id="c435d999-6a35-3c7b-ae5b-f3a9bde175ca"> People. #selmablair #arthursaintbleick . Back to my roots. </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selmablair/" id="dbebfe70-b488-373e-af1d-23e369df92e9"> Selma Blair </a> (@selmablair) on Jun 14, 2019 at 2:46pm PDT

Selma was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in August 2018, and made her diagnosis public in October 2018 in a very emotional Instagram post. "I have <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/multiplesclerosis/" id="6fc0f74e-a143-35a0-a96c-efed633652b5"> #multiplesclerosis </a> ," she wrote. "I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps. But we are doing it . And I laugh and I dont know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best."

Since making her diagnosis public, Selma has been incredibly open with the struggles she's had to endure, including sensory and motor skills, as well as fatigue. "You want to sleep. You always want to sleep," Selma wrote in her initial Instagram post.

Recently, Selma also revealed she started losing her hair. On Instagram in April, Selma shared that her eyelashes were falling out. "My right eyelashes all fell out except 3 corner ones," Selma wrote.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBVh7Nn5x9/" id="9efe43d3-14c0-3fde-acad-5c2ae24b33de"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBVh7Nn5x9/" id="97a98724-a172-39ba-a0ce-833c9dda804a"> Thank you universe list , partial: thank you to @jaime_king and @artfleurla for making sure I have the most lovely and original floral arrangement every week. This is a huge act of love to do for someone who is housebound, people. Major. Heartbreakingly touching. I hide in them and breathe. 2. I am trying to remember to breathe. I cant believe people do this easily. I hold my breath accidentally for oodles of time. Always have. That is problematic. 3 . @aftermovie had an la premiere this evening. I have been unable to be in crowds easily lately and couldnt go. Didnt even realize it was tonight as that is how in a different zone I am, but I am so proud of you @gagebetterton and @annatodd and @josephinelangford and @hero_ft and the rest of you gorgeous ones. 4. Thank you to @thejenniferbeals for last minute attempt to get me there. Sometimes we get so much support , but if there is an option , home is apparently where a body in need needs to be. 5 thank you @busyphilipps for super yummy food tonight. And @sarahmgellar for figuring out this lifesaving #mealtrain for us. 6. My son is here. Love Very small list of crappy random. 1. My right eyelashes all fell out except 3 corner ones. Happened in end of August. Havent regrown! 2 just started falling out in left eye so there goes my profile posing. . I guess immune system figured it has bigger kid to spank. Or its a weird coincidence. Or meds. Im going to bed. With a lack of lashes but an abundance of love and beautiful flowers. #jaimeking #artfleurla #bloom #aftermovieapril12 #itsallyellow </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selmablair/" id="dbebfe70-b488-373e-af1d-23e369df92e9"> Selma Blair </a> (@selmablair) on Apr 8, 2019 at 9:10pm PDT

That began in August, but only recently they started falling out in her left eye, as well, she said. "I guess [my] immune system figured it has bigger kid to spank," she added. (FYI: MS isn't now to cause hair loss directly, but it could be attributed to treatments for MS, Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, a neurologist and neuroscientist at Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, California, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a27087815/selma-blair-multiple-sclerosis-eyelashes-falling-out/" id="d961b55a-bbac-3e54-a221-78422885d96d"> previously told Women's Health </a> .)

While her newest Instagram post showing her shaving her head is still new, Selma's already received an outpouring of support and good wishes. "Wow, beautiful, cute, tender, and strong picture," one commenter wrote. While others chimed in hoping to see the finished product ASAP.

Sending all the good vibes to Selma-for whatever reason she chose to shave her head, it's clear that if anyone can rock the shaved look, it's her.

Selma Blair Shares Photo Of Newly-Shaved Head

Selma Blair Shares Photo Of Son Shaving Her Head On Instagram

When <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/a27468063/maren-morris-workout-health-interview/" id="7c5a870e-3aec-3aa2-a249-5d32e477acd6"> Maren Morris </a> lost 20 pounds a year ago, she did it for "clich" reasons-but she's glad she initially made that choice.

In a new video for Women's Health, Maren, 29, opens up about her weight loss, what she eats every day, and the fad diet she's tried (but wasn't a fan of).

"It feels really clich, but before my wedding a little over a year ago, I decided to start using a trainer," she says, referencing her wedding to singer Ryan Hurd in March 2018.

But Maren says she wasn't aiming to lose weight. "I'd always worked out really intermittently and done yoga and hot yoga but had never really used a trainer before, and I really wanted to get toned," she says. "I didn't necessarily want to lose weight, I wanted to feel strong, so I definitely do feel strong now, which is nice."

Maren also opened up on Twitter about her weight loss a few weeks ago. "5 years and 20 lbs ago with Karina in San Francisco," she wrote in the tweet. "Havent been back here since this pic was taken at the Golden Gate Bridge and am so excited to play here finally!"

5 years and 20 lbs ago with Karina in San Francisco. Havent been back here since this pic was taken at the Golden Gate Bridge and am so excited to play here finally! <a href="https://t.co/Pf03WLgP4C" id="e6a3f9bc-b970-3733-a85b-bdcd7d1bc3de"> pic.twitter.com/Pf03WLgP4C </a> - MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarenMorris/status/1109998897961668609?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="34ff0cc2-49fe-3ab1-a144-6f206ded952c"> March 25, 2019 </a>

But when someone criticized Maren's choice to lose weight, she shot back, making sure to say she did so in a healthy, sustainable way. "I lost weight because I exercise now and didnt back then," Maren said, "which is a completely normal and healthy lifestyle change."

uh, chill. I lost weight because I exercise now and didnt back then, which is a completely normal and healthy lifestyle change. - MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarenMorris/status/1110232611132047362?ref_src=twsrc^tfw" id="a8894e73-ac41-36e8-aae8-edaa85aa7f06"> March 25, 2019 </a>

And even though Maren says she lost weight mainly through exercise, the country singer's been upfront about trying different diets, like Whole30-even when it hasn't worked out for her. "I've done Whole30 before," she says in her new video for Women's Health. "I really understand it, but I don't think it's for me."

Maren says she felt more changes than she actually saw on the diet. "Ultimately, I felt amazing after the month when I did it with my husband," she says. "I think we felt insane energy from it, but I don't know if I saw physical results," though she says she'd try it again.

Beyond that, Maren's eating strategy is pretty simple-she has the same breakfast every morning while on tour: "I just make three egg whites, a piece of whole wheat toast, and some blueberries-and coffee, always," noting that she likes to eat most of her carbs in the morning to have energy throughout the day.

Maren looks pretty amazing, so yeah, I'll have what she's having.

Maren Morris Reveals How She Lost 20 Pounds