All through my childhood years, the night was a scary time for me. Not because I was afraid of the dark but because I struggled to fall asleep. At times, my distended painful tummy kept me awake. Other times, it was just a general unease. As I moved into my late teen years, things changed a little. Falling asleep became easier, but the slightest noise or light would make my melatonin give up on me....
As such, we can arrive at a definition of a toxic family, too: A toxic family is one wherein family members regularly display actions that hurt or otherwise negatively affect each other. Neo adds that it’s important to distinguish being toxic from acting toxic, noting that “the first is when it’s ingrained in our personality, and we actively enjoy hurting others; the second corresponds to aspects of our behaviors.” In any case, being around toxic people—particularly within your home and/or family—can be detrimental to someone’s mental health....
“Turmeric is one of the most anti-inflammatory herbs in existence. One of the most inflammation-causing genes is COX-2, and scientists have worked for decades to discover a drug that can inhibit it. It’s not been easy, but believe it or not, turmeric has proved to be a strong and nontoxic COX-2 inhibitor. We love turmeric,” they explain. The ingredients are designed to work synergistically together. “First of all, freshly ground black pepper will increase the bioavailability of curcumin, which basically means that it makes it possible for the body to absorb the curcumin....
And if you’re a 2B head, you know that you’ve got more texture than your looser-waved 2A sisters on the left but not as much as the 2Cs on the right. Knowing how to care for your hair is essential—and not just because you want to look presentable when you leave the house every day. But because when you figure out what works (and what doesn’t), as well as factors like wash frequency and porosity, giving your tresses the TLC they deserve becomes significantly easier....
Attached? Socialize as a couple and strengthen the foundation of friendship in your relationship. Don’t feel compelled to play by the rules if you’re yearning for something a bit outside the lines. From bringing in a “guest star” to planning for a family, the stage is set for exploration and negotiation. You don’t have to actually do any of the things you discuss. Talking about them might be spicy enough during this sapiosexual cycle!...
Indeed, deficits in empathy are thought to be at the heart of dark personality types such as psychopathy, narcissism, sociopaths, and Machiavellianism. But if a certain subset of dark personality types are successful in ascending their careers or becoming community and spiritual leaders, then clearly they have some empathy to charm their way around. These suggest that empathy isn’t the wonder miracle we’ve thought it to be. It is not the antithesis of dark personality types the way we’ve always thought about it as Camp Empath versus Camp Dark....
So why are there so many chemicals in our clothes in the first place? And which ones are actually dangerous? Here’s how to avoid potential irritants without driving yourself crazy. While chemicals are not inherently bad (just consider the fact that water and oxygen are technically chemicals too), the fashion industry has taken a pretty lax approach to them over the years. The Federal Trade Commission1 asks U.S. clothing retailers to share only fiber content, country of origin, and the identity of the manufacturer on labels....
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And when there is a noticeable imbalance, like excessively oily skin, it usually means that there is imbalance internally. That’s where diet comes in: While foods may not be able to treat acne, per se, they can definitely exacerbate or calm the conflict on the skin. Blood glucose and insulin could affect the skin4 in a couple of different ways: First, this spike in blood sugar causes the release of insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)....
When you come to realize that you’re not just a body—that you are, in fact, the essence of love and truth—a deep desire to know yourself as love, and to experience love in your relationships, comes forth. And so, the desire for a sacred relationship is born. Below are four truths about a sacred relationship that will guide you to the union we’re all seeking. These truths will point you back to who you really are… They’ll point you back to the essence of sacredness itself....
To get you started, we’ve rounded up the ingredients to look out for and beverages you can turn to if you’re on the hunt for a new way to calm nerves quickly. Jaclyn Tolentino, D.O., at Parsley Health does note, it’s important to remember that while many “calming” beverages feature ingredients that have some research to support their usage; efficacy is ultimately dose-dependent. This means that you need to find a beverage that has enough of these ingredients to have a noticeable effect on your stress levels: She highlights one study, in particular, that explored the relaxing effects of lavender....
“Uranus is, indeed, the planet of revolution and change,” Renstrom explains, adding, “It could be disruptive—kind of like waking up after a long nap. But what’s nice is that Venus enters Pisces on January 26 just four days later, so that’s going to have a soothing effect.” And from January 24 to 29, he notes, we’ll have an excellent opportunity for “moving ahead with projects, recovering lost ground, and blossoming romance,” with the sun forming a sextile with Jupiter in Aries on January 24, and an exact trine between the sun and Mars in Gemini on January 29....
As for what those beverages are, you have quite a few options, so it’s really up to personal taste. From tangy to soothing to fizzy, these are the best expert-backed drinks to sip on after your meal to support digestion and ease your stomach. Apple cider vinegar may also be particularly useful after eating carb-dense meals, explains integrative medicine and nutrition expert Jaime Schehr, N.D., R.D. One study even shows that daily vinegar intake (about 2 to 6 tablespoons per day) improved the glycemic response to carbohydrate-rich meals1, but more research is needed....
If so, you’ve likely heard these beneficial bacteria have a number of research-backed benefits, like supporting digestion and promoting gut health.* In order to maximize all these benefits, you may find yourself wondering: What’s the best time to take a probiotic? You’ve heard that fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed better when you take them with food or some healthy fats, but does the same hold true for probiotic bacteria? Experts set the record straight on whether or not there’s actually a best time to take probiotics and what other factors affect their effectiveness....
Because your wounded self is doing the attracting. The wounded self is the part of you that feels incomplete. It questions your worth and value; it doesn’t feel whole, or it feels flawed in some way. My wounded self is the “little me” who wonders if I’m truly lovable. On the other hand, we also have a Spiritual Self. This is your higher self, your soul. It’s the part of you that’s connected to love, truth, wisdom and peace within....
“A soul connection is when two people feel they are linked on a soul level in a significant or extraordinary way,” she says, adding that the connection often seems to transcend the Earth plane. Whether you’re co-workers or lovers, she adds, those details don’t matter because “something much more brought you together or is at play.” In any soul connection, romantic or otherwise, “your souls get each other,” psychotherapist Annette Nuñez, M....
I’m a personal trainer, but I am not always a perfect eater. I love pizza — I love bacon on my pizza. When I indulge, I make sure that two out of the three meals I eat that day are still healthy. On days that my body is sore and rundown, I still get up and move. Laying around only makes the soreness worse — get those muscles moving and get a good stretch or foam roll in....
At an adult height of 4 feet, 6 inches, I have heard nearly every myth, slur, joke and question about being a little person. And just this past winter while I was out shopping, I was asked multiple times (and even followed out of the store!) if I was an “official” little person. Here are 10 things I’d like everyone to know: We are just as intelligent as average-sized people....
Part of the reason jealousy causes us to feel so uncomfortable is that we typically think of it as a toxic and unhealthy emotion—something to rid ourselves of ASAP. So we add on a layer of self-blame or even a layer of fatality (i.e., if there’s jealousy in the relationship, it must be doomed). Yet thinking this way is precisely what makes jealousy feel insurmountable, even though negative emotions are a totally normal thing to feel....
If you want help teaching your kid about their bodies, minds, and the world around them, these can help. Crafting Character With Environmental Ed by Danielle Labriola (author) and Chachi Hernandez (illustrator) Meditate With Me: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Journey by Miriam Gates (author) and Margarita Surnaite (illustrator) Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness, Focus, and Calm By Whitney Stewart and Mina Braun Good Enough To Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition by Lizzy Rockwell Garden Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut by Masha D’yans What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner (author) and Bonnie Matthews (illustrator) Kindness Is My Superpower: A Children’s Book About Empathy, Kindness, and Compassion by Alicai Ortego I Promise by LeBron James (author) and Nina Mata (illustrator) Listening With My Heart: A Story of Kindness and Self-Compassion by Gabbi Garcia (author) and Ying Hui Tan (illustrator) Plant Cook Eat by Joe Archer and Caroline Craig My First Gratitude Journal: Fun and Fast Ways for Kids To Give Thanks Daily
