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What I also love about this routine is you can adjust the speed as needed (think jogging versus running). There’s a pace that will work for anyone, at any fitness level, if you find the courage to modify. Lastly, it’s low impact, meaning we really put a premium on a soft landing, which is great for your overall joint health. Your January Challenge: Every Monday for the rest of this month, I’ll be sharing a quick routine to help you get a quick, effective, and fun sweat break....

Luckily, there are treatments out there that can do just that. Microblading and microshading are two forms of permanent makeup and ways to make your brows look fuller for the long haul, but which one should you choose? Here’s the 101, from brow experts. “Most people use an electric tool that is handheld and has a small needle; it’s used to make very small cuts,” he explains. On occasion, manual tools can be used, but most often electric tools are preferred....

We can do that by adjusting our routines and activities to cultivate the brain functions we appreciate most, like focus and stress management. And sometimes that’s as simple as taking vitafusion(™) Brain Food gummy vitamins to help nourish your brain.* Getting more intentional about brain health is pretty straightforward, but potent—here’s what it looks like. We’ve all heard that meditation helps with stress—but there’s so much more to it. A regular meditation practice has been proven to literally change the brain....

I love that they’re seasonless - a tank layered underneath and sandals in summer, or a turtleneck and white sneakers in winter, and I’m set for most situations. They’re that magical piece of clothing that manages to be both weekend comfortable and effortlessly cool. Plus - pockets on pockets for everything my Sunday throws at me.” I’ve always been careful to use products that are better for the environment, but being responsible for a little one made me even more conscious about reducing our expanding family’s environmental impact....

Of course, other factors can contribute to fertility – sometimes physical obstacles, like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), can interfere. Lifestyle choices can also shape health and reproductive function. No matter what, eating for fertility will support your body. For some, it’s the solution and for others, a supportive role. Whatever your situation, get savvy and fuel yourself to optimize your chances of becoming pregnant and improve your overall health....

While having a regular yoga practice is one of the most grounding and important things you can do for yourself, there is such a thing as overdoing it. “Yoga, as a physical practice, can ideally be performed four to five times per week,” says Miami-based yoga instructor Sara Quiriconi. “But do it less if it’s complementing another form of activity or exercise like boxing or running. I personally practice daily, but most of those days my time on the mat spans anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes per day....

Here, everything you need to know about using pomegranate oil in skin care. The oil is often cold-pressed from the seeds and then used in oils, serums, or creams. You may also look for pomegranate skin oil, which is oil made from the skin of the fruit, pomegranate extract, which takes certain components (like specific antioxidants) from the pomegranate, or pomegranate essential oil, which should always be mixed with a carrier oil....

Of the 78 cards in a traditional tarot deck, the Queen of Wands, often called “the witch of the deck,” is widely considered one of the most auspicious. Here’s what the card means, plus what it might say about your love life, career, and more. Despite depicting a woman, Vanderveldt notes this card doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with gender, explaining that “the court cards (Pages, Knights, Queens, and Kings) show up to remind you to tap into certain energies that you possess and let those energies guide you in the way you move through the world....

Here, registered dietitians break down the nutrients and benefits of sea moss and share some different ways to add sea veggies to a healthy diet. Sea moss is traditionally enjoyed in Asian and some Caribbean and Irish cultures, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Shahzadi Devje, R.D., CDE, MSc, tells mbg. Similar to spirulina, this sea veggie is becoming more mainstream in the American diet. “You may have come across the slimy seaweed—splashed across Instagram—in colorful smoothies,” Devje says....

As such, experts recommend turning the thermostat all the way down to 65 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit in the evenings. If you’ve done this and still wake up sweating (and don’t have a diagnosed medical condition), switching out your sheets is the logical next move. Here are the best materials to look for, and nine highly-rated, non-toxic sheet sets that will help you nick the night sweats for good. Price: $548/ Queen Coyuchi’s relaxed sheet set (flat sheet, fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcases) earns high marks for being super soft and less wrinkly than other linens....

While parasites like tapeworms get a lot of attention, there is actually a broad range of these organisms that can cause a variety of illnesses. “They’re all going to cause different symptoms,” says Amesh A. Adalja, M.D., senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. The word “parasite” is actually an umbrella term for many different organisms, but there are three main classes parasites that causes disease in humans can fall into: Once a parasite gets into your body, it can manifest in a number of different ways....

As Nikki Van Der Car, author of The Witchy Homestead, tells mbg: Spell jars are a place to gather the thoughts and desires you want to put into your intended spell. They give you something concrete to focus on as you work to bring your dreams to life. “Spell jars are based on old folk magic dating back to the 17th century,” Van Der Car explains. In the past, spell jars were used for protection to ward off evil spirits, but nowadays, they hold a much broader appeal....

When we’re stressed, our bodies literally tense up—and it’s often our joints that bear the brunt. Here’s why, plus what to do if stress is exacerbating your joint pain. Additionally, founder of Parsley Health Robin Berzin, M.D., previously wrote for mbg that stress is the opposite of helpful for your immune system, which is responsible for regulating a healthy inflammatory response in the body. “Stress is the ultimate immune-modulator,” she writes, and inflammation is often what we’re feeling when our joints start to ache....

But how healthy is sunflower oil, and does it deserve a spot in your pantry? Turns out, it’s not a simple yes or no. Sunflower oil is available in a variety of forms—with different fatty acid profiles and levels of refinement—and these come with different benefits and drawbacks. Here’s everything you need to know to make an informed choice. There are three main types of sunflower oil available for home cooking that contain varying proportions of oleic acid (a type of monounsaturated fatty acid, or MUFA) and linoleic acid (an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, or PUFA)....

There hasn’t been much research on how sipping tea can ease stress, though Dana Cohen, M.D., an integrative medicine physician and co-author of Quench, is now seeing more scientific studies on how specific herbs can calm down the body. (More on those below.) The simple ritual of sitting down with your herbal brew of choice can also be therapeutic. “Slowing down, breathing in the fumes (which by the way is a hydrating act), savoring the aroma and taste…it can be considered a form of meditation,” Cohen tells mindbodygreen....

The below selects are the top of the line for those with skin that’s begging for moisture. They contain loads of humectants, emollients, and lipids—plus, some even come with some added activities and antioxidants. postbiotic body lotion, mindbodygreen ($30) Squalane + Caffeine Toning Body Lotion, Biossance ($28) Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, Josie Maran ($36) African Beauty Butter, 54 Thrones ($24) Barrier+ Lipid Boost Body Cream, SkinFix ($48) Honey Body Butter, Farmacy ($35) Skin Food Original, Weleda ($12....

But, like most things in beauty, different oils are better suited for different hair types and needs. You may find coconut oil is too heavy for your strands, while another’s will soak it right up. Or you may be looking for a healthier scalp, while another is looking for split-end repair. Whatever your needs, these are our favorites. Saffron Hair Elixir Oil, Joon ($28) Mighty Majesty Fortifying Hair Serum, Ranavat Botanics ($44) Luxury Hair Oil, Rodin Olio Lusso ($70) B....

And crystal expert Ashley Leavy previously told us, it’s also a great stone for “encouraging self-love and unconditional love, plus for enhancing confidence as well as compassion.”

Unblocking and balancing your chakras can be a powerful way to release or heal stagnant energy, and understanding these colors can aid in your chakra work. Keeping this in mind, working with a particular chakra color can help you draw that color’s energy—or frequency—into your life. When deciding on a color to incorporate into your practice, consider what energy you are looking for right now. Then, scan the list below to find the color that corresponds to it....

His work would go on to influence both ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures, with both adopting him as a god of wisdom. (In Greece he was called Hermes; in Egypt, Thoth.) He was known in his time as a great master of the universe and is said to have lived for thousands of years. Over time, the seven hermetic principles were passed down by word-of-mouth from teacher to student, and eventually, one day in the early 20th century, the teachings were compiled into a book called The Kybalion, written by “The Three Initiates....