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How the hell did we get here? This was not in the grand plan. Or maybe it’s that he grew up in a relatively affluent community. While he wasn’t lavished with money by any means, he certainly could tap into resources behind our backs. We also happen to live in Boulder, Colorado, where cannabis stores outnumber convenience stores. Despite the fact that neither of his parents used pot or other drugs and drank only infrequently, the normalcy of drug use in the community he grew up in certainly influenced his perspective on it....

And then I moved from London back to New York, and the weather became a whole lot less broth-friendly, especially in the summer, where the soupy humidity felt distressingly similar to the liquid in my cup. My batches of broth became once-a-month affairs, and then even less frequent. It’s hard to say whether my health suffered—my anxiety is the main reason I’m interested in gut healing, and it’s tangled up in so many different factors....

At this point, you’re probably familiar with prebiotics and probiotics, but postbiotics are far less talked about. In fact, many people haven’t even heard of postbiotics. But as it turns out, postbiotics are just as important for helping to support our gut bacteria. That’s why Ritual included prebiotics, probiotics, and a postbiotic in their new Synbiotic+ supplement, designed to help support gut, digestive, and immune health.* But let’s dive into how these biotics work together to promote gut health—and why postbiotics have come under the spotlight....

To get the benefits of the keto diet, you’ll want to eat in a way that makes it so your body gains energy from burning fat ketones instead of glucose. How? By eating a diet that is predominantly high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbs. This will make it so you keep your blood sugar and insulin levels low (which will help activate those fat-burning ketones). While this all sounds great, following the keto diet is tricky because carbs are hiding everywhere, even in what we traditionally think of as “healthy foods....

If you’re concerned about your magnesium levels (which tend to decline with age), here are the most common symptoms of a deficiency, how to test your levels, and what to do about it. Magnesium plays a key role in managing the body’s normal inflammatory response. When magnesium intake is low, inflammatory biomarkers such as high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6, and fibrinogen4 are significantly affected. In fact, a large study of a Nordic diet5 providing magnesium-rich foods, such as whole grains and vegetables, reduced the pro-inflammatory protein known as Interleukin-1....

Thoughts lead to feelings, feelings lead to actions, actions lead to results—and those results are what you manifested. Right? Other times, we try to think all the right thoughts so we can have the right feelings so we do the right things and get everything we ever wanted. But we don’t always get everything we ever wanted—which, for many of us, includes financial abundance. So where have we gone wrong?...

So when I had the opportunity to get a (virtual) tea leaf reading with Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama, authors of Reading the Leaves: An Intuitive Guide to the Ancient Art and Modern Magic of Tea Divination, I was interested and eager to give it a go. To start, Wright and Marrama first asked me what I wanted to get out of the reading. I kept it relatively simple, asking for clarity around three of the most common topics in divination: my career, my health, and my love life....

So what’s the verdict on this integrative treatment, and does it warrant the fanfare? We investigated. It is not the only way to support NAD+ levels in the body, of course. It is also possible to increase NAD+ levels through oral supplementation of one of its precursors, such as niacin (vitamin B3), nicotinamide, and nicotinamide riboside (NR), the last option being a direct precursor2, and has been shown to be the most effective at supporting your natural levels of NAD+....

Here’s how it’s done: First and foremost, always practice Nauli on an empty stomach, preferably first thing in the morning after you use the bathroom. Do not eat or drink anything, even water, beforehand as it will make the motion uncomfortable. There are five steps of the Nauli Kriya. It’s best to practice each one repeatedly before going on to the next if you’re a beginner. This ensures you will be able to do the full technique correctly....

We all desire and deserve healthy, mutually supportive relationships, but sometimes we can find ourselves entangled with people who manipulate and harm us. Why do some people get a rise out of putting others down? Here, we’ll be doing a deep dive into the psychology behind this form of emotional control and how to deal with it. The term negging first showed up in the world of “pickup artists,” men who prey on women and seek to break them down in order to have sex with them....

One area that has gained a lot of interest lately is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme responsible for cell metabolic activity and energy production, and its role in slowing down the physical and mental changes of aging. We know that NAD+ decreases as we get older—but we also know you can support your levels through supplementation. This includes the buzzy nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplements. While they both support the production of NAD+, there are differences in how they work and the science behind them....

You may know when it’s time to give your makeup brushes a good scrub (at least once a week), but some unsuspecting tools fly under the radar. For example, do you know how to clean your hot tools? What about ridding your hairbrush of debris? And finally: Did you know your dry brush can get gunky? But dry brushing is also an excellent physical exfoliant for the body since those bristles can buff away excess dead skin cells from the surface of your skin....

Even so, check out the Farmer’s Almanac’s moonrise and moonset calculator to figure out where you can best see the lunation your area. The name originally comes from Native American tradition, specifically the Algonquin tribes in eastern North America who lived in the same areas as the Colonists, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. In its origins, this full moon was so named as a reminder to collect the wild berries....

Ahead, we take a deeper dive into the Tempur-Pedic versus Sleep Number debate, analyzing similarities and differences in both materials and features offered by each sleep innovation. We’ve also included a few of our top picks from each brand so you can focus more on achieving a higher-quality sleep instead of trying to sift through endless options. Well, once you’ve determined your preferred brand. Materials The brand is best known for its TEMPUR® material, a special type of memory foam that offers motion cancellation, weight distribution, and contouring benefits to the body....

Besides being convenient and easy to use (no more lugging around bulky weights), they also have proven health benefits. In 2021, research found that individuals who wore a weighted vest that was 10% of their body weight burned a significantly higher amount of calories1 compared to those only wearing 5% of their weight or no weight at all. Studies have also shown that strength training can help balance blood sugar, enhance bone health, and may even help improve self-confidence....

Beach Please Luminous Tinted Balm in Magic Hour, Tower28 ($20) Inner Glow Cream Blush in Nymph, Rituel de Fille ($29) Tinted Balm in Tea Rose, Olie e Osso ($28) Lip and Cheek Cream, INIKA Certified Organic ($35) Clean Fresh Cream Blush in Ripe&Ready, CoverGirl ($10.99) Divine Duo Lip & Cheek in b. Real, Lilah B. ($46) Monochromatic Matte Shimmer Blush Duo in Mojave Mauve, CoverFX ($38) Baked Blush in Peach, Antonym ($36) Champagne Rose Luminizer, RMS Beauty ($38) Blush Powder in Obsess, Vapour ($32) Creme Cheek Blush in Peony, Honest Beauty ($12....

Want more info on these spectacular little compounds? See our full guide to antioxidants and the top skin care antioxidants. Now, antioxidants are formulated into many kinds of products—from body products and hand creams to face washes and masks. But if you’re looking for the most effective way to deliver them to your facial skin, a serum is your best bet. Serums are highly concentrated formulas that are meant to be applied directly onto clean skin to supply your cells with actives....

However, be very gentle with your hair when it is wet, as it is most fragile then. This type of conditioner will hydrate your hair and help it to be less frizzy, as its purpose is to also smooth your cuticles and add softness. (Think of when you add softener to your clothes after washing them.) A leave-in conditioner, on the other hand, locks the moisture in the hair strands for a longer period than a conditioner you rinse out....

Here, we’ve rounded up some of Ulta’s best natural skin care products to have you glowing from head to toe—all for under $30. Coconut Rose Toner, Kopari ($25) 100% Organic Nourishing Face Oil, Botanics ($17.99) Wake Up Beautiful Super Hydration Sleepover Mask, Pacific ($15) Ingrown Eliminator Mitts, Fur ($18) Summer Crush Lip Balm, Coola ($18) Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser, Peach & Lilly ($28) Body Star Perfecting Cream, Truly Organic ($28)