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If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s always best to consult your doctor about your specific plan of action. However, looking at what you eat can be a good place to start—here are three juice recipes that can help you get the nutrients you need. Recipes excerpted from Juice + Nourish: 100 Refreshing Juices and Smoothies to Promote Health, Energy, and Beauty © Rosemary Ferguson, 2015. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment....

Theta brain waves happen during a drowsy yet still awake period. Here’s what you need to know about theta waves, including their relationship with sleep, and how you can tap into them to achieve your goals. “Theta waves have a frequency of 4-8 Hz. and are activated when we are being insightful or creative. It’s often referred to as the healing wave,” Leaf adds. Theta waves are very prevalent in children, says Ilene S....

Here’s how taking sleep support+ one to two hours before bed is helping enhance people’s natural relaxation response so they can fall asleep quickly but comfortably:* —Joshua P. —Rev L. —Carol D. —Marisa K. —Patricia C. Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes....

The fact that I wasn’t alone only further normalized my exhaustion. One survey by YouGov reveals that 45% of Americans who get their seven or eight hours of sleep at night still report fatigue up to three times a week. So I know I wasn’t the only one dragging myself between obligations, surfing the highs and lows of caffeination. Despite being a sound sleeper, a meditator, and a healthy eater—my fatigue was pretty invincible....

Most of the case studies revolved around people with Stage 4 cancers who either declined conventional treatment or were given treatment deemed by doctors to be inadequate for cure. But the Spontaneous Remission Project also includes case studies of people who had remissions from heart failure, autoimmune diseases, a gunshot wound to the head, and HIV. None of the case studies even commented on what had happened. But since I wrote Mind Over Medicine, people have been telling me their stories, and none of the people who experienced spontaneous remissions strike me as lucky....

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But it could also be that some of those faint lines aren’t permanent ones and are simply a sign that your skin is feeling a bit dehydrated. When our skin is moisturized, it appears more supple and plump—and when it’s not, the opposite happens. So just take fine lines as a signal from your skin that maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your skin care routine. Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M....

And in the case of bees, dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells mbg that interpreting these dreams will depend on the context, as well as your own personal association with bees. “[Dreams about bees] are fairly common—I’ve dreamed of it myself,” she says, adding, “The most common reason for the bee dream is that you’re feeling the sting of someone’s actions toward you—or even more so—someone’s words toward you.” Here are some more interpretations of this dream, depending on its details, according to Loewenberg....

Most prominently, the term emotional labor is often used to describe the emotional demands of a relationship (such as being available for your friends to unload their problems on you) as well as the family management responsibilities women tend to be saddled with in heterosexual relationships (such as being the one who’s in charge of knowing what chores need to get done and assigning them to your partner). In general, emotional labor can be thought of as any tasks that take from a person’s emotional, mental, or energetic tank....

That’s right, your hair can become damaged from UV rays as well. However, it’s extremely different from sun damage you might see on the skin and requires different care. For example: You might see the phrase “hair sunscreen” slapped onto labels, but these protective formulas aren’t really SPF products at all (or, well, they don’t have to be). Allow us to explain. But hair sunscreens are very different from their skin-focused counterparts....

“Crying can help one better manage their emotional stress and strengthen relationships as a result of a healthy, safe response to negative outcomes or situations,” says Michael Chen, M.D., a doctor and district medical director at One Medical. “Crying can help one’s mood by improving sleep, reducing inflammation, and strengthening the immune system.” Furthermore, research has shown that crying releases specific hormones in the body, such as oxytocin and endorphins, which help relieve physical and psychological pain while reducing other stress-related hormones such as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)....

One common strategy for couples trying to have a more egalitarian relationship is to divvy up the domestic tasks so that each person is responsible for half of them. For example, one person does laundry and dishes, while the other does cooking and carpool. We posed the question to Dan Carlson, Ph.D., a sociologist and University of Utah professor who studies family relationships, gender, and work. His answer, point-blank: “No....

Given that you’re reading this, for example, I bet you made a green smoothie for breakfast—or maybe brown-bagged a grain bowl for lunch. I bet you know that leafy greens are crazy nutritious and fatty fish are a powerhouse of brain and body benefits. You’ve probably even read an article that describes exactly what top nutritionists, doctors, and other wellness experts eat in a typical day! It can’t get more cut-and-dried than that....

In my own life and experience with clients, I’ve found that when about 60 percent of a diet is made up of raw foods, skin can drastically transform in as little as three weeks. Why? Let me tell you! A lack of enzymes in your diet can create a buildup of toxins, which may dull your complexion, slow your metabolism, and decrease the renewal of skin cells, which leads to accelerated aging....

Here are five compelling reasons to dance this year: However, dance involves constant movement that is never the same. Your body will be challenged every time. There are level changes, from high on your toes to down on the knees, tempo changes, fast, slow, still—and rhythm changes, regular to syncopated. There are infinite combinations that take place, whether it’s shaking the hips to spike your heart rate, or moving just the waist to work the obliques....

As a haircare professional, I’m constantly asked why shampoo and conditioner seems to stop functioning after a few weeks or months. The questions I always get is, “Can my shampoo and conditioner ever really stop doing its job?” But then one day you woke up and your hair was suddenly flat, dull, dry, and prone to breakage. What was going on?! Was your shampoo partner ghosting? So you change up your shampoo and conditioner to see if you can find a new magic tonic....

It was only when I learned a few things that had nothing to do with eating vegetables and lean proteins that I dropped significant weight. In order to stop turning to food for comfort, I had to go through an essential lifestyle shift: to live life with less stress and more ease. Less push and more receive. Less overwhelm and more balance. The more I invited ease into my life, the less I needed sugar to relax me at night....

You can of course opt for an OTC medicated shampoo (which tends to have lab-derived ingredients), but there are some pretty potent natural-leaning numbers that also do the trick. Allow us to introduce you to the treasure trove of natural dandruff shampoos: These incorporate plant-based actives known for fighting off flakes, and they sure do put in the work. Perhaps this goes without saying, but these shampoos are pretty potent, so you don’t want to use most of them every single day....

When it comes to living with passion and adventure, your partner excels; when it comes to doing the emotional work in the relationship, your partner is a disaster, from having meltdowns when challenges arise to refusing to work through conflict. You’re exhausted from the emotional upheaval and concerned about mounting resentments. Your friends may think you have the perfect relationship from the outside, but you often feel like you’re living with an “adult child....

“The houses are essentially what grounds astrology in earthly matters, as each one is associated with certain areas of life, such as career, home, and relationships,” they explain. Your chart begins with your first house (and your rising sign), which the twins note deals with beginnings and identity. As the houses advance, broader themes come into play, such as family, public image, career, and more. “As the planets make their journey around the sun (and through our zodiac), they appear to be moving through the houses....