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Following an anti-inflammatory diet meal plan can help combat chronic inflammation2, potentially slowing and/or reversing these disease states and promoting longevity—not to mention making you feel better and happier overall. “Overall, an anti-inflammatory diet consists of eating foods that are primarily anti-inflammatory and avoiding foods that are pro-inflammatory in nature,” says Pooja Mahtani, PharmD, M.S., CNS, LDN, IFMCP, a licensed dietitian-nutritionist specializing in functional nutrition. “While there are general guidelines for what foods are considered anti-inflammatory vs....

Any time I’m tempted to judge someone or act unkindly, I remember that life exists outside that check-out line or highway—and give them the benefit of the doubt.

It turns out, you might just be setting unrealistic goals for yourself. If you tend to snooze your alarm clock, beg for five more minutes of sleep, and not want to talk to anyone until you’ve had your first cup of coffee, well, you just may not be a morning person. But that’s OK! “Interestingly, they’re all in various geographical settings,” Vora comments, “but all seem to have a community where you may hang out by the fire after sunset, eat dinner, dance, sing, maybe make love, and then it’s lights out because historically, it’s not safe for humans to be out in the dark....

Don’t just take our word for it: “Most people don’t realize that taking care of your skin after sun exposure is just as important as taking preventive measures,” board-certified dermatologist Kim Nichols, M.D., tells mbg. Here, we’re going to give you an expert-approved post-sun regimen; that way, you can recover and replenish all of the moisture zapped from your thirsty skin: However, proper sun care goes far beyond a bottle of sunscreen....

Here’s one way someone might start her day: You wake up, and while still in bed, reach for your smartphone and start scrolling through email. Then do a quick social media scan, check the Instagram and Facebook posts, and then maybe you check out a news site or two. Finally you get out of bed, go make coffee, flip on the TV, and eat a high-sugar breakfast while you watch a morning talk show....

One way some people stop this process is through antiperspirants: An antiperspirant is a product that limits sweating and, therefore, the smell that comes with it. This happens through the use of aluminum, which plugs your sweat gland for about 12 to 24 hours before they naturally come out of your pores and the product needs to be reapplied. The other way people deal with B.O. is through deodorants, which by definition are aluminum-free (hence the oxymoron intro)....

Leg workouts don’t have to be just lunges and squats with dumbbells or barbells. You can get a fantastic leg workout with just your own body weight—and a bit of dance-inspired pizzazz. This quick workout is perfect to give your legs a little extra attention and to elevate your mood. Break it out any time you need a few minutes of movement—morning, noon, or night. Your 4-week challenge: Let’s dance our way to 2022!...

Ryan is passionate about holistic health, fitness, and spiritually-centered living. She loves using her knowledge and personal experience to help others improve their well-being. When she’s not working or studying, Ryan can be found traveling to new places, snuggling her dog, or experimenting with gluten free, vegan baking.

The right foods for you should make you feel satisfied and energized, not sick and sleepy. There is no preordained, across-the-board “right,” just what’s right for you. Your friend, trainer, or mother may swear that quinoa is king, but if it makes you feel ill, pass on it. Foods have so much more to them than calories, and yet many people think caloric intake is the bottom line. Au contraire, my friend—there is more to cracking the weight-loss code!...

This is due to the fact that many popular vitamin supplements affect the same metabolic pathways that stimulants like caffeine do. Here are a few that could potentially cause unpleasant side effects like anxiety. Even if the B-vitamins are well balanced, as in a B-50 supplement, you still need to be aware that these substances are metabolic stimulants and could take you away from that cherished zen state, particularly if you’re already sensitive to stimulants....

Here are 15 calming crystals to help you relax and self-soothe. Selenite was named after Selene the Greek goddess of the Moon, meaning literally the stone of the Moon. This crystal has been prized by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular to clear and connect today. Both the Romans and the Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. The Roman natural historian Pliny coined the name of this gemstone when he wrote that moonstone’s shimmery appearance shifted with the phases of the moon—a belief that held until well after the 16th century....

While CBD is one of the most well-known of these compounds, called cannabinoids, there are over 80 cannabinoids1 in the cannabis plant, each with its own benefits.* In the body, cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors that regulate physiological processes, like pain perception, stress response, sleep quality, and digestion. Both isolated CBD oil and hemp oil contain less than 0.3% THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid, and will not get you high—they are also fully legal in all 50 states....

Toss with a little oil, salt, and spices or herbs of your choice. We like to keep it simple with a pinch of garlic powder or a cumin-coriander blend. With your newfound stem game in the kitchen you’ll no longer have to leave it to the leaves to get the most nutrition out of your greens.

But if the sudden rise in the popularity of kale taught us anything, it’s that the most overlooked greens are sometimes the most nutritious. Despite being somewhat neglected, dandelions have a lot to offer. So, if you’re used to only interacting with this plant when ripping these bad boys out of your yard all spring, read on to learn about how they are a unique botanical with a lot of health potential....

When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it’s been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided. However, when it comes to removing bacteria from deep under your gums, floss is subpar at best. To compound the issue, simple sugars and carbohydrates nourish the bacteria in our mouths. So when there is an excess of candy, soda, or other items with high fructose corn syrup, bacteria can thrive and multiply under your gum line....

So what gives evening primrose it’s skin-healing powers, and should you fold it into your routine? All this and more, dear readers. How does this translate to skin? One study found that taking 3 soft gel capsules at 500 mg for 12 weeks improved the appearance of the participants’ elasticity, moisture, fatigue resistance, and even firmness. Not only do these contribute to a better appearance overall, but they can also mitigate acne as often breakouts, oil, and inflammation come because of skin fatigue and moisture loss....

Here’s what to know about the ENTJ personality type. “These natural leaders can be described as curious, energetic, self-confident, pragmatic, creative problem solvers, and decisive,” Hackston tells mbg, adding, “Those who have personality preferences for ENTJ are verbally fluent and get energized by interacting with people, exchanging ideas, and making things happen.” Take entrepreneur Bill Gates as a prime example of an ENTJ. This type isn’t discouraged by a challenge....

All that might make you think it’d be really easy or obvious to steer clear of narcissists when it comes to relationships, but not every narcissist displays their narcissistic behavior so obviously, especially at the start of a relationship. As the researchers explain in the paper, recently published in the Journal of Psychology, there are actually two kinds of narcissism: grandiose and vulnerable. A grandiose narcissist has all the qualities we usually associate with narcissism: They’re arrogant, entitled, and self-centered; refuse to acknowledge their faults and mistakes; and are willing to hurt others (or are altogether indifferent to other people’s suffering) to make themselves feel superior....

We spoke to an inventor of the Flow Hive as well as a few backyard beekeepers to find out exactly how the product works, its pros and cons, and how to best use it to keep yourself (and your bees!) safe. To get honey out of a conventional beehive, you need to remove one of the hive’s frames at a time, brush off the bees, and carry the frame to a device called a centrifuge, which extracts honey from the honeycombs....

“It is important to understand that food insecurity and hunger are not the same thing,” says Charles Platkin, Ph.D., J.D., MPH, executive director for the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center. “Someone can be food insecure without being ‘hungry.’ They are not interchangeable.” The USDA defines food insecurity as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited access to food, while hunger is an individual-level physiological condition that may result from food insecurity....