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Food is information for all systems within our bodies. What we consume has an impact on our mood, energy levels, and overall health. Get creative with your assortment of dried, jarred, and frozen goods like beans, nuts, seeds, fruits, and veggies. Having these items on hand can make meal-prep super fast. Reheating and seasoning frozen veggies and pairing them with a can of tuna and/or beans can be done in less than 30 minutes!...

With nearly 70 million Americans facing some sort of digestive disease, taking charge of your gut health is as imperative as ever. Studies have shown poor gut health does not only affect the digestive system1. It’s been linked to skin issues, mood disorders, negative emotions, diabetes, and even cancers2. What we eat and drink, our daily movement, sleep quality, and stress levels all impact our gut microbes and digestion. Learning about your gut microbiome gives you insight into your overall health and well-being....

In a move that resonated with many, the World Health Organization1 reclassified and expanded its definition of burnout2 in May. It is now considered an “occupational phenomenon,” with symptoms including “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and reduced professional efficacy.” All this stress and anxiety is wreaking havoc on our mental and physical health....

“It’s a type of plant that is considered bitter, pungent, and cold in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs. Its main focus is to ‘cool’ the body,” says Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc, who specializes in facial rejuvenation. “In TCM, any skin eruptions are also known as ‘heat toxicity,’ and this herb helps remedy it. It helps to clear heat, hence helping skin issues such as eczema and acne.” These products are typically marketed to those who have redness-prone skin due to acne, inflammation, sensitivities, and so on....

It’s no surprise collagen is beneficial for most people, considering we all have these body parts.* Still, like other supplements, collagen’s effect on your body depends on several factors. This includes sex and hormones, which dictate the benefits you’ll reap from said supplements. Any differences in collagen needs typically come down to dosage. That’s because collagen is a protein, and protein dosage is determined by factors like body mass and activity level....

One important tip before you leave for the leaves: Depending on your route, you can go ahead and rent an electric vehicle (or drive your own EV without stressing about your next recharge), because Colorado is meeting sustainable, eco-friendly road trip demand by electrifying all of its 26 scenic and historic byways (the most of any state in the nation). This means drivers will have access to fast-charging stations at intervals no greater than 100 miles between a byway’s start and end, giving you EV access to the Centennial State’s most stunning destinations for fall foliage....

It can be challenging to know just what to say to someone who has lost a loved one, but most people who have experienced a death appreciate hearing from friends and loved ones. We spoke with grief experts whose advice can help us find the right words to write heartfelt sympathy notes and condolence messages. There is no social rule about who can send a condolence message. If you are close with the bereaved, are only an acquaintance, and even when you don’t know the relatives but knew the deceased, sending a condolence message is an appropriate way to convey your sympathy and is a thoughtful way to show you care....

If you’re considering supplementing with it—or if you’re just beginning your research into its uses in benefits—you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to know about it. Remember: Antioxidants are substances that help break down free radicals, which are molecules produced in the body that can cause damage. Free radicals are natural by-products of some cellular reactions, but things like too much alcohol and smoking can cause free radicals to build up, and this is bad news for your body....

Here, we break down the science. Here are six important facts about this type of mold in coffee: That said, ochratoxin A might not be as great of a health risk as the amount of sugar people might add to their coffee. Like so many aspects of our food chain, there is incomplete information. That said, I wouldn’t sound the alarm yet, but I you might want to start being a coffee snob, or a qualitarian....

Broadly speaking, cryotherapy1 is any kind of body cooling for therapeutic purposes. The kind most people are referring to when they talk about cryotherapy is whole-body cryotherapy (WBC), which involves brief exposures to temperatures below -100 degrees Celsius in a cryotherapy chamber. Cryotherapy can also refer to treatments that target specific parts of the body, like cryotherapy facials, which focus, obviously, on the face, or medical cryotherapy, which is used by doctors to freeze off warts or cancerous cells....

Wanting your brows to grow back is a valid concern. (As many long for the full, lush brows that many seem to have on Instagram and the like.) However, we may not be able to give you the answer you are looking for—that’s not to say you are out of options. Allow us to explain. First up, if you want to see what your “full regrowth” is, it takes time: “Generally, four to six weeks is when you’ll experience what most brow specialists refer to as a ‘full regrowth’; however, there are people who tend to see growth in up to eight to 10 weeks....

I sometimes use coffee and caffeine interchangeably because coffee accounts for most of the caffeine intake among most Western people (while tea is more prevalent among Eastern countries). Let’s face it, next to a glass of wine, Americans love their coffee. But in terms of weight gain, coffee is not so simple. Here’s what you need to know about your drink of choice: Some studies even show drinking three or four cups of coffee a day could reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes4 by 25 percent compared to consuming no coffee or less than two cups daily....

If you’re wondering because you have a crush on the guy in question, the best way to know is to simply ask him directly. But if you want to first confirm that there are at least a few signs he likes you back, here are a few ways to tell if a guy likes you. With that out of the way, let’s get into this. “Some folks may be less able to express their attractions as overtly as this,” Battle says....

A number of other studies in the lab using extracts from other culinary mushrooms like shiitake, maitake, enoki, chanterelle, and oyster mushrooms showed that they, too, can activate immune defenses. In addition to their culinary value, some of the most popular edible mushrooms have immune-boosting benefits. Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville studied the effect of aged garlic on the immune systems of 120 healthy men and women in their mid-20s and early 30s during the cold and flu season....

All you’ll need for this workout is your body and some space to move around freely! And for an outfit that’ll go wherever you flow, check out Under Armour’s innovative UA RUSH SmartForm fabric that will fit the unique shape of your body—even in motion. Confidence isn’t about trusting just ourselves to go the distance but our apparel too! Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www....

“There’s three types of omega-3 fatty acids,” Cording goes on to say. “There’s ALA, DHA, and EPA. ALA is a plant source, and then EPA and DHA are both found in animal products—primarily fish.” Oily fish—such as tuna, anchovies, salmon, mackerel, and sardines—are especially rich in EPA and DHA, which is why they’re often featured in fish oil supplements. With so many fish oil and omega-3 supplements on the market and diverse factors like source, form, bioavailability, quality, traceability, and sustainability to consider, there’s a lot to unpack—so, let’s dive in....

When sexual partners make this intentional decision, it means they forgo condoms, dental dams, internal condoms, and other kinds of preventive barriers during oral, anal, and vaginal sex and any kind of sexual touching. It can also mean the partners choose to share sex toys together without a barrier. Because you exchange bodily fluids such as secretions, semen, ejaculate, and blood or saliva, fluid bonding increases the chances of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)....

I had seen things floating around on the Internet about grains and dairy causing inflammation and leaky gut, so I decided to try to eliminate them from my diet. This diet differed drastically from everything I knew, but it worked, so I stuck with it. Within just a few days of an elimination diet, my digestive disease symptoms had lessened by half. I was able to keep food down and slowly gained back much of the weight I had lost....

Puppyhood is such a critical time in dogs’ lives, not only for training purposes but also for setting the stage for long-term health. Specifically, what puppies consume at an early age can predict the development of certain health conditions. That’s why starting with a high-quality and nutritionally balanced diet, like Instinct Raw, should be at the top of your puppy priority list. A raw food diet offers a variety of unique benefits for puppies’ long-term health—and we’ve got the research to prove it!...

I’d recommend starting with colors that make you happy. We started with a bright yellow Bertazzoni range in the kitchen, and the rest is history. I can also use different ones for different things. If I am making a large stock, I use the large Le Creuset, or if I am making something smaller, I can use the colorful Great Jones one. I think it’s nice to also have plants in your house because it’s bringing nature into your home....