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A few ways it helps the skin, specifically? It purifies pores, brightens, hydrates, and even protects against the sun. Here, we outline all the glow-inducing benefits you can expect. There is a variety of types of algae, including the most commonly known kelp, spirulina, and seaweed, but experts believe there are more than 800,000 species of algae1, and not all species carry the same benefits. However, all types of algae do fall into two main categories: macro and micro....

November 11 (11/11) is Twin Flame Day, so we asked relationships reader Nicole Bowman (aka Live the Light) to tell us everything we should know about this special type of soul mate. She’s one of over 4,000 community-vetted psychics and spiritual advisers at Keen.com who are available to chat with anyone seeking guidance and clarity on their career, relationships, even financial wellness. Read on to see our most burning questions answered below....

No wonder people think navigating nutrition for thyroid balance is confusing! In terms of human research, studies suggesting a strong link between cruciferous vegetables and thyroid disease are limited, with only one reported incident from 1945 when a Chinese woman who ate more than 3 pounds of raw bok choy daily for several months suffered myxedema. The vast majority of the research supports the consumption of cruciferous vegetables to prevent thyroid cancer....

Whether you want more immediate access to fresh herbs, need some kitchen inspiration, or are committed to a whole food diet, an apartment garden delivers. Here’s everything you need to know to start your own. Arugula excels in north-facing windows—a rare trait for a house plant. The cooler temps keep arugula from bolting or going to seed. As with all apartment garden plants, keep arugula planters away from heat sources, which will dry out the soil and stress the plant....

Importantly, this consensual kink is completely different and separate from the mental health condition known as exhibitionistic disorder1, which involves deriving “recurrent and intense sexual arousal from the exposure of one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person, usually a stranger,” Stray Conger says. The key difference is in the lack of consent and the distress the person may feel about their own desires. “Healthy exhibitionism is a sex-positive celebration of the erotic and should not be confused with exhibitionistic disorder,” she says....

Love is equal part action and feelings, so it might be helpful to spend less time wondering if you love someone and more time performing the acts of love. If they don’t come naturally to you, that might be a sign in and of itself about how you really feel. It’s important to keep tabs on this, though. If these memories and comparisons are so pervasive that you can’t fully be present in your current relationship, that may be a sign you’re with the wrong person or that you haven’t given yourself the proper time to really get over your breakup....

And as we know from research about the “sandwich generation,” or people who take care of their aging parents and a child, this is a major issue for many Americans: 45% of adults say they support both their parents and children, and 15% have contributed financially to both their parents and children within the same year. And of this group who are supporting both generations of family, only 28% say they are “living comfortably” with the overwhelming majority (60%) say they only “meet basic expenses” or “meet basic expenses with a little over....

Now, hearing the term “barrier cream” may inspire you to go to your nearest web browser and type the phrase into your favorite beauty retailer, looking for the next big thing. But barrier creams are truly nothing new in the skin care space. They go by many monikers: ointments, salves, creams, and even more recently, night masks. These all have the same directive: Create a topical barrier to your skin....

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

“Brassica vegetables are part of the mustard family and can also be categorized as cruciferous vegetables from the cabbage family,” says Cory Ruth, RDN, registered dietitian and CEO of The Women’s Dietitian. “Brassica vegetables are some of the most nutritious vegetables you can put on your plate.” Instead of tearing off huge chunks or leaves of these dense vegetables, Nielsen advises shredding them in a salad or slaw, sautéing them with garlic and olive oil, or simmering them in a rich coconut curry....

Here’s advice on how to navigate a marriage without sex, from marriage and sex therapists. Emotional intimacy, on the other hand, is often a necessity for a couple to be truly connected, honest, and happy. Emotional intimacy refers to the ability to share your true thoughts and feelings with each other and feeling a sense of safety, comfort, and warmth with each other. Most marriages cannot function in a healthy way without this emotional intimacy....

In the beauty space, experts are quick to reference the gut-skin axis1 (See? Your gut is the cornerstone of well-being!) and will often recommend probiotic supplements to promote good bacteria and nurture the skin microbiome—research shows that what you put in your mouth indeed influences your skin2 and skin microbiome in many ways. And in the case of hair growth, a 2013 animal study3 looks promising. Originally, the researchers wanted to measure the GI immune-related benefits of L....

For example, if you believe you’re facing some scalp dryness, you might lay on the moisturizing scalp masks and oil treatments. But if your issue is dandruff, well, applying more oil to the scalp may only increase the number of itchy scales. And vice versa: If you swap in a purifying, salicylic acid shampoo to mitigate dandruff symptoms, the flakes might just multiply if you’re really dealing with a dry scalp....

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

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

You’re about to discover all your body can do, but make sure you’ve got the right gear to keep the motivation strong. For an extra boost of inspiration, gear up in the Under Armour Mid Crossback International Women’s Day Sports Bra and Knockout International Women’s Day Tank. Find the support you need with the HeatGear® Armour Bike Shorts, which wick sweat quickly and stretch in four directions to keep up with your lead....

Earth also carries a more yin energy, along with water, while fire and air are yang. As astrologers the AstroTwins previously told mbg, this makes earth energy more feminine in nature. “Earth signs can get cast as uptight or slow, but that’s not necessarily true,” they said, adding that earth signs prefer having a solid foundation and are the steadiest and most grounded group of signs. Because of their propensity for all things sensual, earth signs are also known to be fans of nice material things....

Virgo, on the other hand, is an earth sign, symbolized by the Virgin, representing Virgo’s discerning nature. But just like Gemini, it is also mutable, and the only other planet ruled by Mercury. With both of these signs sharing a ruling planet all about communication, intellect, ideas, and information, Virgo and Gemini are likely to have plenty to talk about, according to Molly Pennington, Ph.D. And, what’s more, they’ll both be adaptable in various situations thanks to their mutability, she adds....

To give comes from a place deep within us that wants to share what we have with another person. The quality of giving is not, “I’ll go without so you can have,” but is more like, “I have something I’d like to share with you.” The act of real giving evokes a sense of receiving at the same time—it is very enjoyable to share what we have with others, especially with the intention of helping another person out....

Research has shown that people on a gluten-free diet are unintentionally exposed to gluten on a fairly regular basis. One study of 105 people with celiac disease found that 91% of study participants were exposed to gluten a few times a year, and 63% didn’t realize they were exposed until they developed symptoms. If you’ve been glutened, there are some steps you can take that may help. And, while they’re not as effective as avoiding gluten entirely, they should be able to do at least something to ease your pain....