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Of course, it all depends on which type of chocolate you eat. But good news: Dark chocolate does have some full-body benefits you might not expect, especially when it comes to lifting your spirits. A hint: There’s more than one reason you may feel better (read: happier) after that sweet treat. Interestingly, those in the study classified as “high anxiety” showed a distinct metabolic profile indicative of different energy homeostasis and gut microbiome....

It’s not about you. You can’t be special enough or loved enough that you can make someone change for you. It doesn’t work that way. Change always has to come from within. There are many questions to ask before getting married, but this is the biggest one to know if you’ve found the one: If you can’t tolerate and fully accept the aspects of your partner that you don’t find lovable—such as drinking, smoking, eating habits, anger or withdrawal, workaholism, unreliability, messiness, lateness, sexual demands, sexual disinterest, hygiene, anger, rage, people-pleasing, resistance, selfishness, moodiness, emotional unavailability, neediness, criticalness and so on—then this person is not the right partner for you....

While soft green peas may come to mind, this beverage actually requires dried yellow split peas—the same ingredient used to make pea protein powder. There aren’t many brands on the market yet, but Ripple and Bolthouse Farms are two options for anyone looking to purchase pea protein milk. Otherwise, with just a little bit of patience and the right materials, making pea protein milk at home is totally doable (more on that below)....

The hard part of starting a keto diet is figuring out exactly which foods are allowed and which foods are off limits, especially if you want to focus on whole foods. Learning the carb and fat content of various meats, vegetables, and fruits takes time. Pro tip: If a food you love isn’t on this list, check out its nutritional information on the USDA Food Composition Database, which is where we got the numbers below....

Lunar eclipses are prime time for doing shadow work and dealing with feelings we’ve ignored. Buckle up, buttercup! Situations could pivot abruptly or come to a sudden, unceremonious halt. If anything in your life is “eclipsed away,” here’s our advice: Stop chasing and give it some space. You’ll either manifest a better option or circle back to this later—after you’ve processed the lesson and evolved! There are two lunar eclipses in 2023, which round out a two-year series that has been burning up the money-minded Taurus-Scorpio axis....

Lettuce wraps are the tried-and-true go-to that tick every (yes, every) box, and once you have a good base recipe in your repertoire, you can change them up depending on what you’re craving that day. Plus, if you’re making them for green-adverse kids, you can always swap the lettuce out for their favorite wrap. Our hack? Rather than spending time reading the back of the label, look for the Boar’s Head® Simplicity® logo....

Thankfully, a major level-up in the cooking department doesn’t require a complete kitchen overhaul. In fact, for many at-home cooks, a food processor is a one-appliance upgrade that takes your meals to new brag-worthy heights and cuts down on time spent on the more mundane kitchen tasks like chopping, mincing, slicing, and cleaning. Up to a certain point, a high-powered blender like a Vitamix is all you need, In addition to blending, it can grind, coarse-chop, and mix in a pinch....

The joints in our body are ultimately what enable our skeleton to move about. But over time, joint tissues can weaken, either through natural “wear and tear” and/or inflammatory pathways2. Prioritizing mobility and supporting our joints are one and the same. From a more active lifestyle to a supportive supplement like +PlusCBD Relief Softgels, we can all cultivate a more flexible future.* You can prioritize mobility, starting today, with these five simple practices: Relief Softgels...

I had been pushing the idea of getting a dog on my husband for a while, and, in order to get him to finally cave, I did a lot of research to show him how serious I was about expanding our family. Not only was I applying for pre-approval to just about every rescue in the tristate area, but I was also researching every dog food out there. I am a type-A, organized planner, so I wanted to have everything prepared once we found our perfect pup and were ready to adopt....

That said, when an eye cream adds color-correcting pigments to the mix, I’m absolutely game. (Why not streamline the two steps?) Recently, I’ve been testing Ole Henriksen’s upgraded Banana Bright+ Eye Crème, and it’s been especially transformative for my sallow, tired under-eyes. And that formula is pretty dang good, if I do say so myself. The hero ingredient is, of course, vitamin C, specifically three forms of the powerful antioxidant to really enhance brightness and skin rejuvenation: a vitamin C complex of ascorbic acid, master antioxidant glutathione, and real gold; the stable and brightening ​​3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid....

Some people wonder, is an owl a good omen? The answer depends on who you ask and the culture you’re living in. That’s because there are several meanings for owls, and each culture has its own significance for this beautiful creature. The owl was well regarded in ancient Greece and in Roman culture too. “In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, the owl was revered as a symbol of the goddess Athena or Diana and protector of the city of Athens, which is named for Athena,” explains Inbaal Honigman, celebrity psychic and esoteric expert....

Bottom line: Motivation is about more than forcing ourselves into burpees. Motivation is an inside job and starts with checking in with what our body wants and needs, whether that’s super supportive apparel from Athleta or an energizing snack. Once our mind and body are on the same team, there’s nothing we can’t do. Here are some tips to get your motivation flowing free! Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon....

How do you know if you’ve made the wrong decision or if you’re just in a momentary tailspin of second-guessing that’s normal in the process of getting over a breakup? “All change comes with some grief,” Nguyen tells mbg. “When we break up with someone, many folks may see that person less, have to change their living situation, or figure out how to navigate any shared friendships. Humans love routine and patterns—even when they’re not helpful—and to disrupt this can lead to anxiety and fear about a new and unknown future....

And not just for humans, but pups too! According to the CDC, humans experience IBD as “a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract [that] is divided into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis2.” For our pups, however, IBD is less defined and harder to pick up on. So the more we learn about this condition, the quicker we can get our furry friends started on supportive solutions like Instinct Raw....

Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that the microorganisms in probiotics are being investigated as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A recently published systematic review2 of 22 studies gives us a bird’s-eye view of the progress researchers have made in this area so far. While it’s exciting to see probiotics being used and tested against severe conditions like AD, science still has a ways to go when it comes to validating these early findings....

If you’re dealing with scalp buildup, you’re certainly not alone. Here, we investigate everything you need to know about the issue: why it happens, what it looks like, and—here’s the kicker—how to get rid of it ASAP. And no matter which type of buildup you have, too much of it can lead to scalp inflammation, resulting in flakes, itching, sometimes even tenderness or pain. “When you have product, dirt, and oil building up around your follicle opening—which is where your hair grows out of—buildup around that starts to slowly suffocate your hair root, and it causes inflammation,” trained trichologist and hairstylist Shab Reslan once told us about the condition....

I’ve seen women struggling with symptoms of PMS, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), post-birth control syndrome (PBCS), irregular periods, acne, and breast tenderness benefit from adding seed cycling to their routine. As I guide you in how to get started with seed cycling, I am going to reference a 28-day cycle. But please note, you may have a cycle that is longer or shorter. In fact, only a small percentage of women have 28-day cycles, so please don’t stress, and simply adapt the cycle to fit your cycle....

In order to quickly assess what your primary turn-on trigger is, imagine that you just got home from a long day, and your partner greets you at the door ready to get freaky. What could they say or do to get you in the mood as well? Here is one of my clients’, Deshawn’s explanation of her trigger:

Along with these essential nutrients and phytonutrients, you will also (hopefully) find few inactive ingredients (aka excipients) on the list of multi ingredients. In general, the fewer of these, the better! Multivitamins come in a variety of forms—including capsules, softgels, tablets, and even liquids, powders, and gummies. As far as choosing the right form goes, there isn’t necessarily a superior choice (although we do have some thoughts on gummy multivitamins)....