It’s not easy to allow the fantasy to shatter. Many people have unconsciously carried and embellished this fantasy since childhood, and we live in a culture that encourages the belief that perfection exists. So when you start to let it go, there’s a grieving process that often needs to occur before you can accept a realistic model of healthy love. And my response is, “When you find that person, call me and let me know....
Personally, if it’s been too long since my last meal, I make sure that I charge up with a nutrient-dense and easy-to-digest food that picks me up without feeling bloated or heavy. An hour before class usually works well for me. Here is a list of five foods that keeps you flying and focused during your next afternoon yoga flow:
Over time, the stones became associated with the 12 zodiac signs, and eventually with the 12 months. In the early 1900s, the National Association of Jewelers made the 12 birthstones official. Birthstones are now popular gift options for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and other celebrations. Each stone is said to have a unique meaning and property, which we’ll dive into next. As Yulia Van Doren, author of Crystals: The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing and founder of Goldirocks, tells mbg, “It’s very important to have the grounding of a ‘safe space’ in order to be able to bravely explore unknown ideas and unchartered passions, which is why ultra-grounding garnet is the perfect adventure partner for both Capricorns and Aquarians....
After consulting with our resident astrologers, The AstroTwins, I’ve put together 11 yoga poses to expand and release — two major cosmic themes under any given full moon. With tonight’s full moon (June 2) falling in Sagittarius, it’s also a time to harness your inner adventurer and bring forth your bold and fearless self. Begin in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), rooting the tailbone down and pressing through the soles of your feet....
Here, landscape and gardening experts share 14 blooms that are both beautiful and bee-friendly. And they’re not the only pollinators that can help bring life to your yard. Blythe Yost, the co-founder and CEO of online landscape design company Tilly, notes that butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, bats, and some birds are also active pollinators. Together, these pollinators make it possible for about 90% of the world’s flowering plants and 35% of our food to grow....
While being in a healthy relationship has its perks, rarely do we think about all the good that can arise from being single. Here are just a handful of benefits, according to psychoanalyst and relationship expert Babita Spinelli, L.P., and psychotherapist Megan Bruneau, M.A., plus how to be happy single when it doesn’t come naturally. Bruneau adds, “Being single is an opportunity to become more comfortable with life’s inevitable discomfort....
Journaling is a great exercise for reflection and fostering gratitude. Looking for silver linings in difficult times doesn’t minimize the suffering but rather makes it more bearable. These prompts can help inspire that, and you certainly don’t need to work with all of them at once. If you’re not a big journal person, simply sit with this list for a minute or two and see what answers come intuitively. If you’re sheltering in place, or your normal routine has been disrupted, try sitting with one prompt each morning or evening as a meditative practice....
Studies show protein shakes can help you burn fat and keep it off better. One meta-analysis found one or two nutrient-fortified meal replacements could “safely and effectively produce significant sustainable weight loss and improve weight-related risk factors of disease.” To get those and other benefits, you’ll want to design a protein shake correctly. I don’t want you making these three mistakes that crash-and-burn an otherwise-healthy protein shake: Solution: Opt for low-sugar impact ingredients....
Often presented in relationships or repetitious patterns and scenarios, these karmic lessons will keep reappearing in our lives until we learn something from them. And while each karmic lesson is unique, some of the common themes include how you relate to yourself and others, how you love, how you express self-worth, and how you let go. Here are four signs you’re receiving a karmic lesson and five ways to take action....
What exactly makes the brew so special, and how can you incorporate it into your regimen? Here, your green tea guide for the skin. Drink up! Specifically, the tea is supercharged with polyphenols: “Green tea is approximately 30% polyphenol antioxidants by weight,” says board-certified dermatologist Cynthia Bailey, M.D., founder of Dr. Bailey Skin Care. The most notable of the bunch is the catechin epigallocatechin gallate1 (or EGCG), which research shows has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties2....
Choosing gut-nourishing foods can help support a healthy gut microbiome by populating the GI tract with those beneficial probiotic bacteria (find them in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi) and prebiotic-rich foods like onions, garlic, and leeks to give those probiotics something to feed on. Eating enough fiber and drinking plenty of water will keep things moving and promote regular digestion. Glycine and proline, two amino acids in bone broth, also support healthy function of the digestive tract....
Here are five options for home smudging prayers based on the intention you’re setting, from third-generation medicine woman, Koa Mikaelah. When it comes to the law of attraction, there’s a lot to be said about “speaking things into existence,"—aka telling the universe what it is you want out loud. This is a way to carry your intention from inside your head out into the physical world. This prayer sets the intention of welcoming love and compassion while subsequently repelling that which is not loving....
But breathwork has become so much more than a simple inhale-exhale. (We even predicted back 2018 that breathwork would become an advanced alternative to meditation.) And according to Usui Reiki Master and Certified Teacher of David Elliott Breathwork Gwen Dittmar, breathwork is quickly becoming a go-to method of choice for clearing negative thoughts and balancing energy. While meditation will always stay near and dear to our hearts, we suspect breathwork is on the rise for the following five reasons....
You are what your microbiome eats. The foods you choose play a significant role in the prevention of degenerative diseases by improving your microbiome environment. If all disease begins in the gut, as Hippocrates once said, then so does healing. Here are six of my favorite gut-healing recipes for overall health: Bone broth: Rinse the chicken, and place it in the pot. Fill your pot three-quarters full with water, and add the herbs and vegetables....
Move with the dialogue, bend with it, be in the moment with what’s happening between the two of you. You can still share what it is you need to share, but you may end up having to do it differently than you’d planned. And that’s OK. This is not an excuse for your mind to twist your partner’s words and intentions. It’s an opportunity for your heart to realize the truth of them....
Here’s the good news. In addition to keeping our muscles flexible and strong, stretching can help alleviate pain and tension so you can get on with your life. We spoke with Lynelle McSweeney, D.C., a holistic chiropractor in Reno, Nevada, for her input on the value of stretching and the most effective stretches for upper-back pain. As you perform these stretches, try to focus on moving with the breath—gently deepening the stretch on the exhale and relaxing slightly on the inhale....
“Bloating can have two main causes: Too much gas and a problem with the movement of gas,” says Ashkan Farhadi, M.D., a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and director of MemorialCare Medical Group’s Digestive Disease Center in Fountain Valley, California. “Basically, you either generate too much of it or you cannot move it along, and the reasons for those can vary.” Research2 has tied certain types of probiotics to a reduction in gas and bloating, so look for probiotics that contain Bifidobacterium lactis3 HN0193, Bifidobacterium lactis4 Bi-074, and Lactobacillus acidophilus4 NCFM4....
Many chiropractors and experts believe those identical stats are not a coincidence. Proper foot alignment can cause an array of problems including back pain, sciatica, sacral joint pain, sway back, hip joint pain, posture problems, tightness in the legs and back, disc bulges, knee pain, osteoarthritis, pelvic imbalance, piriformis syndrome and even headaches. And that is not including problems that can occur with the actual feet themselves. But let’s take a moment to look at what can happen with uneven distribution as you walk: According to a 2009 study done by the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average person walks 8,000 to 10,000 steps in one day....
This article is meant to be a starting point, not a manual. By looking at the top seven reasons why I see people fail at losing weight, maybe you’ll see yourself, which can help you break the endless cycle of weight loss resistance: Shift your perspective on food. Instead of looking at how you can withhold your body from food as punishment for weight gain, start to ask yourself how you can heal your body with delicious, nourishing food as medicine....
