Okay, great. Now how the heck do we do that? Well, my sniffling sufferers, the first thing is to get off the anti-histamines. I know, I know. But think of it this way: anti-histamines do not stop the body from producing histamines. “Instead, they block the action of histamines at receptor sites (Michael Murray, N.D.).” They actually encourage the immune system to overreact, causing a greater sensitivity to allergens....
Just like we should be able to read (and pronounce) the ingredients on our food labels, the pet food we choose should be just as transparent. The Nature’s Fresh® Grain Free Chicken Recipe with Carrots & Spinach is full of humanely-raised chicken as a source of protein and essential amino acids—plus carrots and spinach to support healthy digestion. The Beef Recipe with Garden Vegetables & Grains leads with grass-fed beef from family farms, with garden veggies for happier digestion....
The response is almost always something like, “We have communication issues.” If I stopped there, I wouldn’t learn much about what’s going on for them because “communication issues” is defined differently for everyone. Even more challenging is that fact that within a relationship, couples will mean different things for what they describe as “communication issues.” Couples that don’t learn to consciously communicate will face issues when it comes to intimacy, conflict, and relational growth....
It seems like it should be pretty clear-cut, no? Well, like most things in health, beauty, and wellness—there’s actually some nuance. Here, we break down what you need to know. The protein is naturally found in many areas of the body, including the skin, muscles, joints, bones, and gut. In fact, there are at least 28 kinds of collagen1 that we know of that exist in vertebrates, which includes us—however, collagen types I through III are the most common....
But is there a magic number of times you should hop under the spray, be it a quick wash or luxurious lather? Here’s what the derms say. Of course, it entirely depends on your lifestyle habits and schedule. To start, there are a few factors to consider: On a similar beat, consider the water in your area: “If you live in an area of hard water, where there is a lot of calcium and other minerals in the water, you may want to limit showering,” says Ciraldo....
So, what’s going on here? One type of ketone body is acetone. You might know it best as an ingredient in some nail polish removers. When it accumulates in the body as a result of keto dieting, it can diffuse to your mouth. You may then experience another odor, dubbed “keto breath.” It produces bad breath that smells not unlike your trusty nail polish remover. This raises the question: Can ketones build up in your vaginal area, too, and emit an odor now being called “keto crotch”?...
By establishing lifestyle and dietary practices that support the body’s internal functions and optimize overall wellness, health coaches help people find the tools they need to make better choices and achieve their health goals effectively. Further, health coaches’ 360-degree approach to health enables them to work with clients comprehensively as they build self-care skills, habits, and healthy behaviors that help them thrive. Following a training program, which can last between three to 24 months, health coaches must pass a final test to become certified, and in some cases, apply for the national board certification examination....
But unless you’ve got the gumption to go full-on bang, perhaps you feel a bit timid to test the waters (remember “fringe fear”?). Well, do we have the solution for you: Here, hairstylists explain how to create the beloved curtain bang—without the chop.
If the tried-and-true squat isn’t doing it for you, the goblet squat is another great option if you only have one dumbbell or are working to target those hard-to-reach muscles on the outsides of your glutes. Here, BB Arrington, CPT, walks us through the perfect goblet squat form, as well as a variety of other squat variations, so you can find the option that feels right for you. Since your feet are out in a wider position than a classic squat, you should feel this movement more in the sides of your glutes, and you’ll want to continue to brace your core so the weight you’re holding at your chest doesn’t throw off your center of gravity....
If you must make a resolution, you can use reiki to reconnect with yourself and clarify your values. To start: Be very specific as to what you want the new year to bring. Give yourself the time and space to let go and absorb the energy within you now as you think about what you want to manifest in 2017. Try asking yourself why there is a need to make resolutions in the first place....
No need for a teary-eyed trim, on both accounts: We tapped hairstylists for the best ways to get gum out of hair, sans scissors. That said, take a look at your oil arsenal (olive, coconut, jojoba), and work it through those strands. Perhaps do a full hot oil treatment while you’re at it: Oil contains fatty acids1 that can condition your hair and even add shine. When you’ve got your product, simply isolate the hair that’s tangled in the gum, working the nut butter through those strands....
Although, the condition can feel like—for lack of a better term—a real bummer. Not only are there different types of clogged pores to keep in mind, but there are also various do’s and don’ts to treat those pesky bumps. As such, we looked into what causes this specific type of acne and how to make sure your bum stays baby-smooth. However, oftentimes “butt acne” is actually confused for folliculitis, which simply refers to infected hair follicles down there....
Here’s everything you need to know about canker sores, why they happen, and, most importantly, how to get rid of canker sores fast and naturally. Here’s the good news: They aren’t contagious and recurring like cold sores, which are caused by an infection from the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Canker sores also don’t show up on the surface of your lips, meaning that even though they’re often uncomfortable, they’re not typically unsightly or embarrassing....
Plus, having a fun, champagne-filled celebration with friends and family just might make the queasy feeling worth it. (After all, well-being is about balance!) However, your skin may beg to differ. To help you avoid dull, puffy, sallow skin the day after drinking, we asked a pro esthetician for the 101. Trust us, you’ll want to save this page for future reference. So, first and foremost, your goal should be to rehydrate the skin from the inside out and decrease inflammation....
There are several reasons someone may retain water weight, from the food they eat to the medications they take and even their hormonal fluctuations. The goal—as with any health-related phenomenon—is to identify the root cause so that you can address it effectively. As for targeting water weight, these lifestyle changes and exercises may help. If you’re not seeing changes, consult with a doctor. Taking some of these foods and drinks out of your diet can help you determine which of them (if any) may be triggering the water weight....
Although, there’s some bad news with that last one: Traditional bubble baths can be filled with harsh soaps and drying ingredients. To truly run a soothing soak, may we suggest creating your own? There are plenty of optional add-ins to try (more on that later), but according to Jana Blankenship, product formulator and founder of the natural beauty brand Captain Blankenship, here’s all that you’ll need for the most basic bubble bath: Then when you’re ready to slide into a bubble bath, just shake the bottle before pouring in order to disperse the ingredients, says Blankenship....
This recipe takes the ultimate chocolate dessert and flips it into a gluten-free, vegan-keto option that won’t have you spending ages in the kitchen. Thanks to a mixture of hazelnuts, walnuts, and macadamia nuts, they also pack in some nutrients you wouldn’t typically be able to thank brownies for. “This recipe is a really fun and easy way for you to get a brownie fix without having to spend much time in the kitchen,” wrote Brittany Angell, the cookbook’s author, when introducing the recipe....
“What determines whether a tea is green, black, white, or oolong depends entirely on the degree of processing that the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant undergo after they’ve been harvested,” says Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., in The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. “Here’s the short summary: Black tea is fully fermented; oolong tea is partially fermented; green tea is not fermented at all but pan-fried and dried; and white tea is barely processed....
Most of these bags are made from either No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or No. 4 low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). (Grocery and retail shopping bags are typically made of HDPE, whereas plastic films like the ones you find on dry cleaning are made of LDPE or LLDPE.) These soft plastics are made of fossil fuels, so they emit greenhouse gases at every stage of their life cycle—down to when they’re baking in the sun in a landfill, where they can take anywhere from 50 to 1,200 years1 to fully decompose....
But if you feel out of control of your mood—or even a little crazy—right around the full moon, you’re not alone. If you’re hyper-sensitive at the full moon, you can make some easy mindset adjustments to get off the lunar roller coaster and steady out your emotions during this time. Because we are often so good at suppressing how we really feel, when the full moon lights up our hidden emotional world, those who are hyper-sensitive can have a tendency to get taken for a wild lunar ride....
