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For example, a Type Two’s wings are One and Three. There is debate about whether every type is equally influenced by its two wings (known as two-wing theory) or if only one of your wings is the dominant wing that affects your personality (known as one-wing theory). In one-wing theory, a person’s full Enneagram type is expressed with both their main type and associated wing together. So a Type Two could be a 2w1 (a Type Two with a One wing) or a 2w3 (a Type Two with a Three wing)....

Once I’ve tuned into my body and asked it what it needs today, I open my gratitude journal and write down just three things for which I am grateful. This seemingly small practice has tremendous outcomes and always helps me start my day from a place of joy. At the end of the day, I love to meet up with a friend to cook something fun and creative. Spending time with my people really helps me recharge my battery with joy and happiness....

In another study, scientists found that burning frankincense resin (such as with incense) may have positive psychoactive effects5. Researchers investigated the impact of incensole acetate, purified from frankincense, on mice and found that it reduced their anxiety and caused antidepressive-like activity. Although frankincense shouldn’t replace a rescue inhaler or other prescribed asthma treatments, asthma sufferers may find that frankincense can help stave off bronchospasms, also known as an asthma attack....

Scorpio, on the other hand, is a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth. It’s represented by the scorpion, inspired by Greek lore that a scorpion stung and killed Orion. Air and water are already pretty uncomplimentary to begin with, as water deals with emotions, while air is all about thought. Plus, mutable signs and fixed signs have very different modes of operating, with fixed signs embodying a kind of “workhorse” mentality and mutable signs embodying the energy of “the editor....

So one question that we hear a lot in the hair-coloring world is hair gloss versus hair glaze. What are they, and are they really that different? If so, which one should you ask for? Well, there are subtle differences, and it comes down to your commitment to the color. It’s also often an at-home thing (the most common reason for in-salon glazes is someone with their natural hair color playing around with a new hue and direction; you may want to test out a new direction first, for example) and can be used weekly to keep the shine levels consistent....

To invite love into your life, you’ll need to open your heart. That can be a really hard thing to do with your mind, but guess what? Through yoga, you start on the inside with your body — and that’s the first step to making it happen. Rest the top of your head on the floor if possible. Breathe deeply and stretch open your lungs. If you have two blocks, place one on the lowest setting between your shoulder blades and the second block under your head on the second-to-highest setting....

Part of the problem is that I sleep on my side (without fail). No matter how hard I try to sleep on my back, even when I do manage to doze off like that, I still wake up curled on my right side every morning. And without the right pillow, my neck pays the price. So, when Honeydew reached out to me and offered a sample of their pillow designed specifically for side sleepers, I was down to give it a shot....

Inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing system. Your immune system attacks2 anything in your body that it recognizes as foreign—like bacteria, viruses, pollen, and yes, even compounds in healthy foods. Choose the right foods, and you can reduce your risk of illness and reduce inflammatory-related weight gain. Consistently pick the foods that don’t work for your chemistry and you can accelerate the inflammatory disease process, not to mention gain weight....

This is no small issue—not getting enough fiber has whole-body ramifications that can seriously impact your gut health, bowel movements, immune resilience, cardiovascular health, metabolic function, mental well-being, and more. There are two broad categories of fiber: soluble and insoluble. During digestion, soluble fiber dissolves into a gel-like substance that helps collect and remove things the body doesn’t need (e.g., extra hormones, cholesterol, toxins, and waste), while insoluble fiber forms up the bulk of stool and helps move it along to be properly eliminated....

If you’re rushing to the bathroom several times within an hour, it may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. On the other hand, if you find yourself passing hours without having to go, that could be signaling another type of issue altogether. The good news? Whatever type of bathroom-goer category you fall into, it’s possible to train your bladder and improve any unwanted habits. Since the amount of water a person needs each day will differ, the best way to test your hydration levels is simply by checking the color of your pee....

Because of this neglect and constant wear, it’s not uncommon to have dead skin around the feet. However, it can still be frustrating to deal with and prevent—so here’s the 101 from skin experts. But can you use these tools daily? “Yes, if your skin is not sensitive, it is safe to give your feet some love by doing a light exfoliation daily,” says NYC-based medical esthetician and founder of JTAV Clinical Skincare Joie Tavernise....

Here’s what twin flame tarot readings are all about, plus an eight-card spread you can try yourself. Twin flame relationships are known for being both challenging and healing, as a twin flame will show you your deepest insecurities and shadows. But they also help you overcome them and vice versa, and your twin flame will be equally affected by you. And according to licensed psychoanalyst Babita Spinelli, L.P., J.D., these relationships aren’t always romantic....

That being said, some folks are more prone to blackheads than others. And clearing out clogged pores before they turn into full-fledged breakouts is one of the best ways to manage acne. There are more than a few ways to do this, so we’re going to break down the most effective options below. Let’s dive in. Because sebum is a sticky consistency, it easily clings to dirt and bacteria as well....

Here, we break down the eight steps to identifying them, treating them, and keeping them away for good: The other areas we tend to get them more or are areas where the hair is coarser, be that the beard, bikini region, nape of the neck, or so one. This is because coarser hair can get trapped under the skin easier, as well as create more irritation (therefore, this causes a deeper, more inflamed ingrown that you’re more likely to notice)....

Read on for five ways to practice the best kinds of self-care while soaking up the SoCal sun. 

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Now let me explain. We all have fear. If we didn’t feel fear, we wouldn’t be alive. But there’s a big difference between having fear and being driven by your fears. Most people are driven by their fears, leading them to make (or avoid making) particular decisions that pull them down a dark, sticky dead-end road. Part One: You will always have fears, but when you get to a place where you are no longer driven by them, something magical happens....