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Considering its massive scope for human health, it’s too bad we’re not consuming enough of this essential mineral. Each day, “considering food sources alone, 15% of U.S. adults are not getting enough zinc. Because this statistic comes from nationally representative data, that means that approximately 50 million Americans have an unaddressed zinc gap,” mbg’s vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, previously explained. In the day-to-day, women require 8 milligrams of zinc, while men need 11 milligrams to reach their needs....

In small doses, it’s a positive force that prepares our bodies to spring into action, but repeated exposure can leave us feeling drained. “It’s not a good output for your body or your brain if you have high levels of stress all the time,” Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., a brain plasticity researcher and professor of neural science at New York University, tells mbg. Along with stress-relieving practices like exercise and meditation, supplements can help bring your body back to baseline and relieve stress before it builds up into a problem....

Attunement is what makes reiki unique from other forms of healing touch and energy work. This ceremony, called Reiju (Ray-joo) in Japanese, is performed by the reiki master during each level to open and expand the main energy channels of the student’s body, allowing universal energy, also known as Qi/Chi/Ki, to flow more freely and deeply through them. It tends to clear blockages in the body and can lead to significant energy changes within the individual....

Don’t know where to turn in the vast world of supplementation? Well, experts say these seven nutritional ingredients (peptides, nutrients, etc.) have strong, sound research to support their role in healthy hair growth.* One way of the best ways to get more amino acids in your diet is through collagen.* It is the most abundant protein in your body that can strengthen hair and buffer against hair follicle damage.* “As collagen is digested by your gut, it is broken down into its individual amino acids that circulate throughout the body,” Zeichner says....

Nix the need to buy expensive and unsustainable bottled water with these filter systems that are certified to get rid of the toxins flagged by drinking water experts. These have a layer of activated carbon that can trap larger impurities like lead. Sydney Evans, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) science analyst focused on tap water contaminants, notes that these are the more accessible, understandable, and affordable types of filters. The caveat is they can only tackle so many contaminants....

For skin care, the natural oil is formulated into many thick salves and creams—but sometimes you just want to go directly to the source and use straight coconut oil. Turns out, yes. If you are using the oil for its beauty benefits (not, say, cooking or home projects), here are some of our favorites—with intel on why it might be the option for you. 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Shea Moisture ($13....

Beyond cranky mornings and coffee cravings, sleeplessness can have real impacts on health, as rest is essential to brain function, immunity, muscle repair, metabolic health, and much more. These days, countless sleep aids and supplements promise to make it easier to catch some shut-eye (and all the benefits that come along with it)—but which ones actually work? Science-backed ingredients are the most important things to look for in a natural sleep aid....

To that end, you might already know which cooking oil is the healthiest choice or which kind of alcohol you should avoid to protect your life span, but wouldn’t it be nice if all of the must-know information was in one place? Each day of the summit, interviews will open at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, 9 a.m. MST, 10 a.m. CT, and 11 a.m. EDT. That being said, the complete transcripts will be available to you to access any time you want, for life (a worthy investment if we do say so ourselves)....

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest health system, originating in India 5,000 years ago, based on the concept of bio-individuality: that there is not one diet or lifestyle suggestion that works for all people because we are unique. Ayurveda classifies all people, food, and things into three doshas, or energies. The doshas are Vata (air and space energy), Pitta (fire and water energy), and Kapha (water and earth energy). Now, the Vedas didn’t exactly write “SoulCycle for Kaphas” or “Pure Barre is best for you Pittas,” but they give specific recommendations on what type of movement each dosha needs depending on their physiology and mental characteristics....

Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.

Currently I am working part time as a nurse in the ICU and working with personal training clients online. I also spend my time sharing my love for health and fitness on my blog and Instagram- @becksliveshealthy, along with hanging out with my sweet dogs, Leo and Arbor.

According to thousands of product and social media reviews, the success of this toy’s ability to bring pleasure is undeniable—so we decided to ask around to see if it holds up to the scrutiny of industry experts. Does it deserve the praise? According to our experts, yes—however, there’s more you should know. The rose toy is a clitoral stimulation toy that uses air pulse and pressure technology to suck on the glans head of the clitoris, explains sexologist and sex educator Goody Howard, MSW, MPH....

Yes, me too! Surprised? I was too. After seeing so many of my patients experiencing these positive side effects, I decided to try it myself. One month later, I concluded that I was going to take out most of these foods for good because I was feeling so fantastic. Try this detox for at least 10 to 14 days and I have a feeling you’ll want to continue some portion of it permanently....

For Tom’s of Maine, that looks like climate change, packaging, and waste. In their 2022 Goodness Report, they share how reducing their water footprint, decreasing the amount of plastic used in operations and packaging, and waste reduction efforts are all examples of individual projects that yielded measurable impact. (Compared to 2020, their total 2021 carbon emissions decreased 14%.) To tackle a subject as broad as the environment, they had to get focused....

Roasted American pistachios check all of these boxes. Don’t believe us? Here are eight reasons why these bright, crunchy nuts are the perfect snacking companion, no matter what you’re craving.

To that end, we consider lattes a bit of an art form—and not all ingredients are created equally. The traditional espresso and milk will forever be near and dear, but it’s almost 2023… Flavored syrups, flower petals, superfoods—even the most unexpected ingredients have become latte material (beet latte, we’re looking at you). We all have our preferences when it comes to this quintessential drink—but one thing’s for sure… When we’re in the mood for a sweeter sip, nothing gets the job done like Stevia In The Raw®....

And when it comes to making a decision, Vanderveldt says, the Two of Swords reminds you that you already have the answers. “Not your partner, mom, or group text—you,” Vanderveldt explains, adding that this card calls on you to block out the external chatter to see the truth of the situation. “Your inner wisdom is available to you, you just need to make a little space to hear/receive it. What can you do to create a sense of peace in your mind?...

Let’s look at how the treatment is supposed to work, along with the safest ways to use it. Board certified dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D., agrees: “Due to the abrasive nature, not only can the baking soda damage the hair shaft and contribute to hair breakage and split ends, it higher pH may also harm your scalp causing redness, inflammation and itchiness. Baking soda also opens up the hair cuticles, which causes water absorption: some absorption can be helpful, but too much can weaken the hair....

While the week’s revelations might leave some of us reeling, that doesn’t have to turn into more “us versus them” divisiveness. When we want to make a difference, we can empower people by connecting them to resources and encouraging them to do for themselves. This old chestnut couldn’t be more apropos for a Virgo quarter moon: Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime....