Oprah Daily

2 days ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

For much of her life, Elix founder Lulu Ge struggled with pain caused by hormonal imbalances—from agonizing periods in her teens and twenties to post birth control syndrome (symptoms like irregular cycles, anxiety, and hair loss that occur after stopping hormonal birth control) to perimenopause. After reaching her lowest point nine years ago, she finally found relief in an unexpected yet somewhat familiar place: personalized traditional Chinese medicine.

1 week ago | oprahdaily.com | Holly Carter

John Shearer/Getty ImagesFor a designer, creating a look for the Met Gala is about as monumental as it gets. It is the pinnacle—an opportunity wrapped in spectacle. Every spring, on the first Monday in May, celebrities, models, and tastemakers from all walks of life ascend the steps of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art for a Fashion (capital F intended) extravaganza that is pure theatre.

1 week ago | oprahdaily.com | Charley Burlock

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the reader in your life—or the ideal addition to your own stuffed bookshelves—we’ve got great news for you. Today, Oprah Daily has released a new journal created for people who love books as much as we do. “Reading is my absolute favorite way to spend time,” Oprah writes in the journal’s introductory letter.

1 week ago | oprahdaily.com | Eleni Gage

The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are so varied that, in the words of author, relationship coach, and staff sexologist for sex toy company Good Vibes, Carol Queen, PhD, “if you’ve met one person in perimenopause, you’ve met one person in perimenopause.” (Her own surprise symptoms included a sudden intolerance to gluten.) But one complaint many share is that their libido takes a nosedive. “There’s sort of a nesting doll situation,” says Queen.

1 week ago | oprahdaily.com | Cassie Hurwitz

/poʊst trɑːˈmæt̬.ɪk ɡroʊθ/A phoenix rising from the ashes is a powerful symbol of rebirth after adversity. There’s truth to this mythical metaphor. In the aftermath of trauma, even when it feels impossible to simply get out of bed or brush your teeth, there is a path not only to healing but to personal transformation. It’s called post-traumatic growth (PTG).