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Here are a few precautions you can take going back to work and how to ask for accommodations to protect yourself. To make wearing a mask all day more comfortable, I add a drop of cloves essential oil. It helps me breathe better. Additionally, cloves are used in some ancient cultures as a way of protecting against viruses and a reminder of our boundaries. More practically speaking, invest in your own cleaning supplies, from wipes to sprays to antibacterial cleaning solutions....

Specifically, facial cleansing brushes have been circulating in skin care talk as of late but not necessarily in the same fashion as a few years ago. While these not-so-new tools may be having a moment, the modern age facial brush is much different from what’s been popular in the past. Could this be the new and improved version? Here, everything you need to know about facial brushes in 2022 including the best ones to shop....

This ingredient has been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for centuries thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties1. Witch hazel has been used in commercial skin care products for quite some time as well, with new and improved products coming out every year. While this extract is typically found in toners and astringents, there are plenty more ways to use it. “I would recommend applying this step post-cleansing, before any topical medications or serums, then moisturizers, SPF, and makeup,” King says....

A few of the items on the list likely stick out as being timely right now, no? If your sensitive skin feels a bit more sensitive lately, there are a lot of reasons it may be happening—luckily, you can help treat it internally. And a few of those aggressors might be even more common right now: Then there’s a powerful cocktail of antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, and sulforaphane glucosinolate....

Well, don’t knock it till you try it—or check out this TikTok user who already did. In the viral video (it currently has one million views and counting), she repurposes a cult-favorite serum and rakes it through the lengths of her hair. “After only two days, I saw and felt a major difference,” she explains. And after a full, two-week experiment, her hair “feels so soft and is way more manageable....

To better understand what canola oil is made of and how it affects overall health, mbg spoke with registered dietitians and functional nutritionists. Oftentimes, canola oil is confused with or mislabeled as rapeseed oil, but functional nutritionist Dana James, M.S., CNS, CDN, says they are not the same. Through plant-breeding, Canadian scientists removed two ingredients from the rapeseed plant (glucosinolates and erucic acid) to make the canola plant, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Shahzadi Devje, R....

Intrigued? There’s good reason to consider adding this healing food to your diet. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of jujube benefits, where to find them, and how to eat them. Robert Rountree, M.D.—an integrative medicine physician and speaker at revitalize 2018—loves jujube and has prescribed it for many years for patients with sleep problems explaining, “It’s the best thing going for enhancing the quality of sleep.* One thing I particularly like about this herb is that it is also a food that is very gentle and doesn’t knock people out or cause hangovers the morning after taking it....

However, with a little help from Mother Nature herself, you may be able to choose a more ideal outcome. During times of seasonal change, herbalists support wellness with a few go-to strategies. Enter option No. 3: Use some of our favorite herbal allies to support areas of the body most affected by seasonal shifts—and dive into summer feeling good. One way to do so? Gaia Herbs’ Seasonal Support collection (but we’ll get there)....

Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes....

If it’s time for you to get a new mattress (and recycle your old one!), read on for our expert-guided recommendations of the most comfortable mattresses on the market. And because you’ve come to mindbodygreen, you know that our list will focus on quality picks that prioritize nontoxic materials and sustainable business practices above all. The Avocado Green Mattress is a hybrid mattress that combines supportive coils, GOLS-certified organic latex, and GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton....

So what does this hair care category include and what should you know before using? Don’t worry, we did the research for you. “Dry shampoo doesn’t actually clean the hair, so maintaining a proper washing routine for your hair and scalp is important for the overall health of your hair,” celebrity hairstylist Sophia Porter tells mbg about traditional dry shampoo. And relying on a rinseless option too often or for too long can not only make your hair appear dirtier, but it can do some serious damage (more on that soon)....

All of the practices of yoga are designed to teach and reteach us this lesson, and most likely we’ve all heard it before. But I find that very few yogis know that mudras, symbolic and ritualistic hand gestures, are great ways to guide you to changing your mood. Mudras can guide you to a deeper state of meditation, to help you discover not the person you think you are but the person you really are....

Here are the most common causes of perioral dermatitis: After a decade in the industry, Osmia has a stellar reputation for quality, transparency, sustainability, and authenticity in the clean beauty space. Their products help people find healthier, happier skin with meticulously researched and tested formulas, using sustainable ingredients of exceptional quality. Learn more about Sarah and Osmia here.

“Like any conversation with anyone about a label they may choose to describe their experience, it is best to ask that person what that label means to them and not assume their experience,” recommends therapist Christa McCrorie, LICSW-PIP. It is also worth noting that the way people use bisexual, pansexual, and polysexual can have some overlap. Two people may think very similarly about their sexualities, and yet one may call themselves bi and the other pan....

Traditionally some sort of smoked fish or caviar is used to top them, but the important thing here is that blini make a wonderful base that can easily be passed around on a platter at a festive party. What you put on top of them can be customized to your preferred eating choices. Blini are fun to make and taste great, so I hope you enjoy this recipe! Ingredients for the Blini (makes about 24): Mix eggs and flour then add milk, water and butter....

However, since they are both very powerful ingredients, it’s essential that you know how to do so responsibly—otherwise, you can seriously damage the skin barrier, or even render the products ineffective. To help you out, we’ve compiled everything you need to know in one story, all from experts. Let’s dive in. A quick caveat, the term “retinoid” encompasses all forms of retinol, including both over-the-counter and prescription-grade formulas. The difference between the two categories tends to be the strength, as OTC formulas are generally less potent....

When a houseplant receives too much water, that water sits at the bottom of the pot, oversaturates the roots, and makes capillary action impossible, which is why overwatering is a leading cause of root rot and plant death. But since self-watering planters keep the water supply separate from your actual plant, they don’t drown roots. When a houseplant doesn’t get enough water, the water it does get tends to stay on top of the soil, drying out the roots below....

“Seva” is a Sanskrit word meaning “selfless service” or work performed without any thought of reward or repayment. In ancient India seva was believed to help one’s spiritual growth and at the same time contribute to the improvement of a community. This is the art of giving with no need to receive, where the act itself is a gift to everyone involved. Seva is the art of blessed action. Despite our seemingly unlimited capacity to connect, it’s very easy to feel limited in a world of dynamic change....

Here’s what to know about the silent treatment—from why people do it to how to handle it when it’s happening to you—according to relationship experts. As relationship therapist Ken Page, LCSW, explains to mbg, the silent treatment spectrum can range from a complete lack of contact to subtler behaviors like ignoring someone’s bids for attention. You could even consider ghosting a form of the silent treatment, according to licensed therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST....

In terms of fluoride, it’s a stickier tale: Some functional dentists recommend avoiding the ingredient altogether, but the American Dental Association says it’s safe to use and essential for strengthening the teeth and making them more resistant to decay—for now, it’s really about personal preference. Premium Natural Toothpaste, Davids ($29.85) Toothpaste Tablets, by Humankind ($15) Mineral Toothpaste Tea Tree, georganics ($1.39) All-Natural Activated Charcoal Tooth Powder, Dirt Don’t Hurt ($25) Toothpaste, Public Goods ($5....