But tea also contains compounds called tannins—and there’s a lot of confusion about what that means for you and your health. You may have heard that tannins in tea are good for you, or you may have been told that it’s a better idea to stay away from them. So, what’s the deal? Because tannins are unpleasant, in theory, they’re produced as a defense mechanism to make the plant less palatable to keep the animal (or human) away....
Simply put, there never seems to be enough energy to keep up in today’s demanding and overstimulating world. You’ve made your way to this article, so I think it’s safe to assume you’ve experienced similar struggles with your own energy levels. Not to fear—I’m here to help! Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best energy supplements available today. I genuinely hope you’re able to benefit from one of these supplements as much as I have (seriously, I take one of the supplements on this list daily!...
When choosing a product you use daily (like a body lotion), you want to make sure the ingredients are clean, as you’re getting repeated exposure. With self-tanner, though, you likely use it once a week at most and wash it off after a few hours (depending on the product). As a result, finding completely natural self-tanner formulas can be a difficult process. Nevertheless, the hunt for the best clean self-tanner continues—and we’ve uncovered some pretty worthy picks, below....
“Making regular time to connect with our partner is not only the soul food of love, but it maintains us through the stormy and frosty seasons of our relationships,” licensed marriage and family therapist Linda Carroll, LMFT, writes at mbg. From tromping through pumpkin patches to snuggling up by the fire at home, the fall season offers so much inspo for creative and cozy date ideas. Whatever you end up choosing for your date nights, focus on nurturing a little warmth and comfort in your relationship this season, and don’t be afraid to lean all the way into the fall vibes....
Research1 shows that there are multiple factors that impact sleep quality in kids—and according to Seema Bonney, M.D., founder and medical director of the Anti-Aging & Longevity Center of Philadelphia, “Sleep is especially important for toddlers, since it’s crucial for their growth and development.” Bonney notes that there are a few considerations to take (more on these later) when deciding between a toddler bed or a twin bed, and ultimately, only you will know which option is best-suited for you and your tot....
Its traffic peaked in early April of 2019 following the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle, who had previously reported that he was working on a documentary about Dr. Sebi. Some people linked Hussle’s work on the documentary to his death, saying it “wasn’t a coincidence.” The designer is “Dr.” Sebi, whose real name was Alfredo Darrington Bowman, was born in 1933 in Honduras. He was not a doctor, medical or otherwise, nor licensed healthcare practitioner of any kind (though his site calls him a “pathologist, herbalist, biochemist, and naturalist”)....
Have you ever wondered why certain eye colors are so beautifully alluring? We decided to ask a psychologist and dig into some research to find out. According to World Atlas, approximately 79% of the world’s population has brown eyes, making it the most common eye color in the world. After brown comes the blue-eyed crowd, with 8% to 10% of the world having blue eyes, 5% having amber or hazel eyes, and 2% of the world having green eyes....
Certain sounds which cannot be translated into a literal meaning but have the power to create great transformative growth and expansion in humans at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels are known as “Bija” or Seed Mantras. To truly understand the transformative power of “Bija Mantras, we need to realize that any form of sound in the universe is vibrational energy. Human speech or words is also a combination of sound waves each of which resonates at specific vibrational frequencies....
While Type 1 and Type 2 are reserved for straight and wavy hair respectively, 3 and 4 are for curly and kinky-curly. Within the Type 4 kinky-curly category, there are three additional subcategories: 4A, 4B, and 4C. Each letter refers to a specific curl pattern within the general Type 4 category. Although, if we’re being entirely honest, 4C is a category that wasn’t initially included in Andre Walker’s typing system....
And to celebrate its return, I wanted to wax poetic about the formula a bit. Here, why it’s one of my all-time favorite products—and why I think you should give it a try too. But of course, the incredible ingredient profile is truly why this has become a bestselling product: The high-quality, innovative blend nurtures your skin microbiome, deeply hydrates, provides antioxidant protection, and improves the appearance of the skin instantly and over time....
Here’s what the science says about the weather as it relates to joint pain, plus what you can do to loosen things up. Additional research, on the other hand, has questioned these findings, such as a 2016 review in the Journal of General Practice that says, “The evidence to support this common observation is weak; however, some studies have reported a trend towards worsening of pain and stiffness with falling temperature and barometric pressure in arthritic patients....
It doesn’t matter how many down dogs and guided meditations you do—we’re all susceptible to stress. And while my go-to routines usually keep things even-keeled, my stress levels recently took an uncharacteristic climb, thanks to some life transitions. On top of that, years of teaching have left me with a moody low back that flares up during times of tension. I needed to find a new approach to all things stress, which brought me to the CHI Palm....
Vipassana is a 10-day silent meditation retreat—and there is nothing like 10 days of silence to show you the nature of your own mind. Vipassana means “to see things as they really are,” and that is exactly what I experienced in the course. Vipassana meditation reveals the ways in which we create our suffering, and once this is understood, we can begin to free ourselves from that suffering. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea are served daily....
There are two main types of diabetes. With type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t make insulin, or makes so little insulin you need to take insulin to live—and while it was once known as a childhood disease, it actually occurs across a variety of ages, body types, races, and sizes. In type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t make insulin or doesn’t use it well. Type 2 diabetes occurs most often in adults and is the most common form of the disease....
Beyond that, the oil itself appears to have some worthwhile health benefits. “In a 2015 study2 in which saturated fat was replaced with pumpkin seed oil, improvement was noted in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and atherosclerosis development,” notes Cording. It’s also been studied for its role as a potential treatment for hair loss in men: A small 2014 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study3 found that a pumpkin seed oil capsule was associated with increased hair growth when compared to a placebo....
After eight days of being one of those spicy-lemon filled cleansers, I’ve made a decision. I’ll never do the master cleanse again. Yet, I have been recommending it to everyone. Here’s why. I’ve been interested in trying the master cleanse since my friend did it in 2011. The result? She looked and felt better than ever before. Radiant skin, shimmering hair, high energy, and an empowered attitude about health. So when a teammate suggested our entire company try the cleanse, I decided to give it a go....
Read on for a deeper dive into the world of broad-spectrum hemp, as well as a rundown of some of the best broad-spectrum hemp CBD products for a THC-free chill. The THC is typically removed during the extraction process, and batches are then third-party tested to ensure 0.0% THC, which is the defining quality of “broad-spectrum.” According to Gordon, if you’re unsure whether a product is full or broad-spectrum, it’s best to take a look at a product’s third-party test results—and definitely steer clear of any products that don’t share that information publicly on their website....
To give you a better understanding of what inulin is, how it can be beneficial, and how to get more into your diets, registered dietitians share their insight. More specifically, it’s a prebiotic, soluble fiber, which means it digests slowly and is beneficial for gut health. “Inulin is also added into some prepackaged foods,” registered dietitian Aja Gyimah, MHSc, R.D., tells us, “like bread, snack bars, and cereal, to add more fiber....
Rape culture is a deeply ingrained societal issue that combines these obvious problems with more subtle ones, like how women are taught to prevent rape more than men are taught not to rape. Here, we again see rape being treated as something that’s normal and expected. Importantly, just because you’re not a rapist doesn’t mean you don’t contribute to rape culture. Sure, jokes are jokes. But when the butt of our jokes are victims of unspeakable trauma, we’re unnecessarily reopening people’s wounds—and subtly sending the message that what they experienced is not that big a deal....
If it has something to do with acrobatic sex positions, you wouldn’t be the only one. However, sex positions are just one of many varied topics discussed in the ancient Indian text known as the Kama Sutra. To understand what the Kama Sutra is truly all about, we spoke with two Indian sexuality experts about its history, misconceptions, and a few of its most noteworthy teachings. “You can actually say that it’s a little bit of everything,” says Varuna Srinivasan, MPH, FRSPH, a sexual health consultant and gender justice advocate....
