So here, allow me to present to you my 11 stepping stones toward your truest and greatest self. I hope it’s a helpful reminder of what you already know. Love is the most powerful energy in existence. Blast yourself with it to full advantage! Beam upon yourself as though you were your own dream lover, ideal mother, precious child, and verrrry best friend. Direct your adoration, light, warmth, healing energy, and nurturing inward, toward Y-O-U....
As a molecule, serotonin carries signals between different parts of the brain, which affects many functions including emotions, digestion, and appetite. When serotonin is properly balanced in the body, you’ll feel happier and emotionally stable. When there are low levels of serotonin, it could lead to mood instability, irritability, anxiety, depression, sleep, digestive issues, and difficulty sleeping. “It is believed that sunlight and subsequently vitamin D can influence our experience of positive emotions, protect from depressed mood and anxiety, as well as promote our energy and alertness,” says psychologist Sheva Assar, Ph....
Here, some of our favorites. On her favorite moisturizer: “[Pai is] this organic British brand makes great moisturizers. They’re really clean and free of all the bad chemicals — plus, they smell fantastic.” — InStyle On DIY beauty: “I have whipped up an avocado mask with egg whites.” — Marie Claire UK
But amid all this, we set out with a modest goal: get a grip on this moment by asking YOU about the themes, issues, and feelings that dominated your head space all year.
With each year there is a light and a shadow side, representing the highest vibration and the lowest vibration of that number we can experience. On the light side of a 6 Year is the ability to tap into higher ideals of love, strengthen relationships, and heal some deep wounds. But on its shadow side, the 6 Year can bring about a lot of shame, difficult emotions, and pressure to carry out responsibilities we didn’t realize we had....
Vision boards are typically a collection of images that relate to your goals, though there’s no shortage of things you can add to them. It’s all about whatever speaks to you! That said, quotes and affirmations are a great option to include on your board. Here are two dozen that can amplify any intention you’re setting.
If the illness is not serious enough to need antibiotics, but you want to quell nasty symptoms (such as a cough), there are a few herbs that can help manage. Always check with your physician first, but if they give the go-ahead, consider some of these natural treatments: For sore throats or stubborn coughs, combine the tea with honey to further support immune functioning. Honey has been proven in some studies to suppress coughs and sore throats....
The stimulation of erogenous zones takes sex to intensely gratifying levels, and some of them can contribute to having an orgasm. A reported 12% of women are able to orgasm from stimulation of nongenital erogenous zones alone. However, just because not every part of the body is felt as erogenous for everyone doesn’t mean that there are parts of the body that can be labeled “nonerogenous.” A 2016 study1 found that practically every single part of the body could be considered an erogenous zone during partnered sex....
One of the most potent effects of many medicinal mushrooms is their strong antiviral and immune-enhancing properties. Several mushrooms, in fact, have been shown to be effective against preventing and treating respiratory viruses like the common cold and even the flu virus, which is impressive considering the highly infectious nature of viruses and that they are notoriously difficult to prevent and treat due to their ability to easily mutate. Not all antivirals work the same with all conditions though; for example, there is some evidence that mushrooms might be harmful when treating the novel coronavirus, so check in with your health care provider if you have symptoms....
I’ve read a few tongue-in-cheek memes that go somewhere along the lines of how 2023 is upon us while we are still processing 2020. In my book This Is What Matters, I write about a review you can do for your own life, as you reflect on your journey thus far. Whether you do it at the end of the year, or the beginning of the year, or anytime really doesn’t matter....
Ahead, we rounded up the best coconut oil hair masks for a smattering of hair concerns. Grab your coconut oil (unrefined and organic, always), and cue the softest strands, ever. Simply rake some melted coconut oil through your hair, leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. You’ll really want to thoroughly shampoo, here, so as to prevent buildup (coconut oil is an occlusive, and a heavy one at that)....
You want to keep learning about each other, acting as sponges to the other’s every word and affection. Detachment is one of the most important aspects in achieving true, profound fulfillment. Believe it or not, practicing detachment while remaining vulnerable will benefit you in remarkable ways. Here are some of the ways detachment can help you: You’ll worry less. Worry can be seen as somewhat of a wasteful emotion, similar to fear....
An increase in stress, a change in routine, dietary issues, or a sedentary lifestyle are all additional culprits of constipation, according to Elisa Song, M.D., a holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert. “Physical activity, especially getting those legs pumping, is very important to get your bowels moving,” she adds. A chamomile, fennel, and mint combination may help provide soothing relief for bloating, gas, and abdominal cramping, according to research in Molecular Medicine Reports4....
Different sections of the versatile plant can be used to make everything from clothes to cooking oils. In its aerial parts—that’s the leaves, flowers, and stems—you’ll find hemp’s CBD, along with an array of other healthy plant compounds called phytocannabinoids (of which CBD is one of many, but a star player), terpenes, and flavonoids. Once distilled from the plant, the hemp CBD can be turned into its own supplement known as an isolate product....
But when undertaking any lifestyle or dietary change, a healthy mindset is always essential—especially when beginning a diet whose success relies on perfectly calculated ratios of macronutrients. As a functional medicine practitioner, I have seen the most well-intentioned people become obsessed with following the conventional keto diet perfectly, and this stress actually ends up causing more harm than good. Here are six signs a well-intentioned diet, whether it’s the ketogenic diet or any other way of eating, has likely devolved into disordered eating: In a way, it’s “easier” to choose these processed foods—along with high-fat, virtually zero-carb foods like bacon and butter—instead of fresh foods like vegetables, which naturally contain some carbs that are harder to calculate as precisely....
The question then becomes — what creates safety? Here are six ways to increase the emotional intimacy in your most significant relationships. Consciously and consistently choosing kindness and compassion with each other — as well as with ourselves — creates the environment of safety that allows intimacy to flourish. We need to be able to rely on each other’s caring in order to feel the safety necessary for emotional intimacy....
While so many ingredients can fall into the “sustained energy” category, the following eight are the ones I reach for when I need to beat the afternoon slump. Each of them is low in sugar and high in nutrients that work together to support healthy inflammation levels, blood sugar balance, and a strong immune system. When all systems of your body are working optimally, you’ll feel better and have the energy to live the life you deserve....
Brewing teas is a great way to consume your daily dose of Ayurvedic herbs and spices, and they can be healthier alternatives to caffeinated black tea or coffee. You can also toss these plant medicines into food. Here are nine herbs and spices that are highly prized in Ayurveda and a little teaser on the benefits and applications of each: It’s an anti-inflammatory that’s a great source of antioxidants, too....
As a yoga instructor myself, I’ve rounded up nine of my favorite restorative yoga poses to get you started, demonstrated by Phyllicia Bonanno, Emily Chen, and Juanina Kocher:
Yes, you read that right: We’re making hand-washing joyful. Instead, take a page from mantra meditation. “The practice of mantra meditation utilizes the silent repetition of a word or phrase as the point of focus to help hone a more focused awareness. It aids in the slowing down of mental activity and thought,” writes meditation teacher Megan Monahan. Here, we should note that a hand-washing routine is certainly not the same as a proper mantra meditation practice....
