That’s why I created this gentle 10-minute yoga flow. It’s fantastic any time you need a little extra help with digestion, plus the sequence also supports spine health and mobility. Since it’s so quick and accessible, this is a great flow to mix into your weekly routine any time you need it.
This playlist of songs can help us navigate uncertainty, trust in a benevolent universe, bolster our resilience, and survive life’s inevitable rocky patches with a cracked open, humble heart. “No I won’t make fun of you/ I won’t tell anyone/ I won’t analyze what you do or you should have done/ I won’t advise you to go and have fun/ You can cry if you want to.” Oh, the beauty, vulnerability, and intimacy that unfolds when we’re willing to just reach out and ask for the love we need when things get rough....
What people typically get concerned about is when said lines seem to settle in, causing permanent wrinkles that only seem to get deeper. These, again, are a totally natural outcome of age; nothing to get too worked up about. But many of us still would rather do what we can to encourage smoother, taut skin. Once you get to this point, it becomes much more challenging to reverse it. And so, like most things in health, prevention is the best form of care....
Enter: almond oil. When it comes to haircare, this underrated oil is often outshined by more popular options like argan and coconut. But the truth is, almond oil is packed with hair-healthy nutrients that work for practically every hair type. And chances are, almond oil is likely one of the ingredients in your favorite hair products. If your strands need a little TLC, try using almond oil as a deep treatment....
But look a little closer, and the diet is missing an essential nutrient: omega-6. If you eat the Standard American Diet (red meat, dairy, processed foods and everything doused in corn and soy oil), you’ll be getting a bucket full of omega-6. If you don’t eat the Standard American Diet, then you’re probably getting plenty of omega-3s and not enough omega-6. In fact, if you’re eating wild salmon four times a week, tossing flaxseed oil into your smoothie, adding chia seeds to your salads, snacking on walnuts and taking a fish oil or flax oil supplement, then it’s quite possible you’re omega-3 dominant....
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For firmness, you’ll want to enhance your natural collagen production, which you can do with collagen peptide supplements. The research 1shows that these collagen peptides are able to support skin elasticity and dermal collagen density1.* How? Well hydrolyzed collagen peptides have been shown to help promote your body’s natural production of collagen2 and other molecules that make up the skin, like elastin and fibrillin.* Additionally, you’ll want to make sure you’re ingesting vitamin C and E, as they are vital parts of the collagen synthesis process....
“They’re the ‘idea people’ of the zodiac,” they note, adding, “These signs prize originality and like to be first in everything they do.” And they often are—as they’re usually the ones to start (and spot) trends before they’re cool. If you’re looking for someone to come up with or initiate a plan or idea, call on the cardinal signs in your life. They’re also the ones you can count on to get a party started and the crowd hyped, the twins say....
That being said, it’s never too early to be proactive about protecting your brain and optimizing cognitive longevity. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to nourish your noggin, from prioritizing sleep to eating an antioxidant-rich diet. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter (i.e., signaling molecule) involved in basic cognitive processes, while phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid (i.e., fatty-acid-containing molecule) that’s necessary for healthy cell membranes. Essentially, choline “feeds major metabolic pathways for brain function and structure,” integrative neurologist Romie Mushtaq, M....
Here’s everything you need to know about putting coconut oil on your private parts. Here are a few considerations and precautions you should take when using coconut oil as lube. When purchasing coconut oil, you may come across labels like unrefined, preservative-free, and partially hydrogenated coconut oil. While those labels have more to do with cooking and smoking points than anything else, it’s still best to look for coconut oil in its least processed form....
The term “coffin nails” even sounds edgy, and once you see them in action, you’ll know exactly why: They’re long, slim, and chic—and it is possible to create them at home. Here, we tapped nail experts to get the scoop on the coffin nail shape, how to achieve it, and a few extra tips to keep your nails healthy and strong. And for those who prefer a more eye-catching shape, you have stiletto and coffin....
One way to restore all the good stuff to #Conceivinghood sex: Knowing exactly which days are your potential fertility jackpot days by using an ovulation test from Clearblue® right from the start so you know exactly when to double down on your efforts. In addition to increasing the odds, you’ll get pregnant sooner; understanding when you’re in your fertile window can also help you better connect with your partner during all the times you’re not....
The balance of trying to be a mostly mindful mama and running three businesses out of our home is a challenge to navigate in itself, but I’m determined to create an intentional and safe space where we can all feel nurtured and supported. What better place to start than in our own home? Here, my kiddos can see firsthand all the different ways we can be more eco-friendly, leave a lasting impact, and nourish our own health in the process....
Well, as beauty standards have evolved to embrace a much larger spectrum of traits, our collective understanding on hair texture has too. And with this, an explosion of products geared for any and all. Read on below to find about the various types of hair, hair care products, and your curl pattern. There is no set, universally established definition of curl types, but the most widely accepted is this handy curl chart (made famous by Oprah’s hairstylist Andre Walker, so we have another thing to thank Oprah for)....
So how many FNV should we really be eating? A recent study indicates that five servings a day seems to be the sweet spot, and the more diverse the fruits and veggies on your plate, the better. That quota can be easy to reach with delicious and nutritious food from Daily Harvest—like their sustainably sourced Smoothies, Flatbreads, or brand-new Harvest Bakes. Eating plenty of FNV is #1 when it comes to nutrition, but there’s also another factor to consider here: where they come from....
So there are many reasons to love coconut oils’ benefits for both skin and hair, that’s for sure. But, like all good things, it’s not good across the board—or for everything. In the beauty space, we tend to think that if something works, it must do so universally and start handing out advice suggesting as such. But, as hair and skin are very complex and individual things, what works for you may not work for me....
It has a long and fascinating history of use. It’s rumored that Cleopatra bathed in donkey’s milk for her soft, supple skin. Centuries ago, it was used medicinally in parts of India and Africa. It’s been an ingredient used by Greek homeopathic practitioners for years, both topically and internally. It’s even been used as a substitute for breast milk, as structurally it most closely resembles human milk. Most recently, it was a K-beauty trendy ingredient formulated into sheet masks and the like....
Dreams are, after all, a way for us to process life. And dreaming about death is often a way to process the fear of the unknown. Morbid dreams can show up when we are in the middle of a job transition, a divorce, an identity crisis, or any other kind of major shift. In 2020, we are all going through a transformation on some level. We are all connected, so on some level, we are all affected....
There are also elderberry syrups. These are made in a similar way, but syrups are usually thicker and typically contain added sugars, which you want to avoid as much as possible. Both tinctures and syrup are sold as supplements. “In general, elderberries are an excellent source of antioxidants, which help to maintain a strong immune system,”* functional medicine doctor Tiffany Lester, M.D., previously said. Here’s how to do it: If you’re not the DIY type, there are plenty of high-quality tinctures you can buy instead....
It sounds too good to pass up. That’s why we tapped Fumiko Takatsu, face yoga instructor and founder of the Face Yoga Method, to break down all the details of the facial exercise (plus, a few beginner-friendly poses to try). Because your jawline deserves a little toning, too. Of course, you move your face every day (smiling, chatting, and the like). But the kicker here is intention; like a yoga flow, you’re focusing on specific muscles, strengthening them as you isolate the movement....
