And as if that wasn’t enough, not getting enough magnesium—even if you’re not technically deficient—can set you up for issues like migraines, sugar cravings and insulin resistance, trouble sleeping, anxiety, and more. Here, we’ve ranked the nuts and seeds with the most magnesium (per 1-ounce serving) so you can supplement the natural way:
While lab tests are the best way to verify a thyroid condition, mbg spoke with integrative medicine doctors and endocrinologists to better understand the signs. Here are the most common symptoms, along with tips for managing hypothyroidism. There are many different causes of hypothyroidism, one of the most common being an autoimmune condition, like Hashimoto’s disease. “In this scenario the body makes antibodies to its own thyroid cells. The antibodies target the thyroid gland and destroy the cells, causing decreased production,” reproductive endocrinologist Sheeva Talebian, M....
One of the major goals of parents is ensuring that their child develops and fosters a healthy self-esteem to carry with them through life. Here are 10 tips to help your children see their inner beauty: Model healthy self-esteem by taking care of yourself. Children are quite tuned into the state of their parents’ overall well-being, and parents often don’t see how much children are paying attention. In fact, children use their parents as a model for behavior and as a mirror for their own feelings....
Below are 10 pragmatic strategies (choose one and build from there!) to improve metabolic health in sustainable ways. These science-backed and expert-informed approaches represent opportunities we can lean into to flex our metabolism and actually see results. Ann Kulze, M.D., physician, nutrition expert, bestselling author of Eat Right for Life, and founder of The Healthy Living School®️ underscores these tried-and-true pillars of whole foods and regular movement. “Colorful plant-laden nutrition and daily physical activity that preserve muscle mass, fuel an active metabolism, and nurture long-term cardiometabolic health are foundational....
Whether you’re in the market for an overnight, wash-off, sheet, or eye mask, look no further than our bank of K-beauty must-haves. Here, 11 masks that are innovative in every sense of the word—from the ingredient list to the application to even the packaging itself. Intense Moisture Mask, Eco Your Skin ($27) Original Glow Sheet Mask, Peach & Lily ($6) Milk & Peel Mask, Erborian ($32) Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask, CosRX ($18) Shake & Shot Rubber Hydro Mask, Dr....
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If you look at the most inspirational innovators, athletes, geniuses, and icons throughout history, they all shared a common belief: they simply did not entertain the notion of failure as a bad thing. Instead, they understood that every failure encountered brings you one step closer to success, and that this is a natural part of the process. Some even enjoyed failure! If we didn’t have failure, how would we know what to do next?...
I used to struggle in romantic relationships — trying to get my needs met, trying not to get hurt! But the same patterns kept happening over and over again. No matter what, I’d end up feeling disempowered and disheartened, like I could never get the love I wanted. Relationships unfold based on your beliefs about yourself. Change what’s happening inside of you, and your relationships will change, too. Was it possible that my relationships were dysfunctional because of what I believed about myself and about love?...
It checks out that physically touching the earth would have this effect. Humans and nature co-evolved together, after all, so getting outside can feel like a coming home. But does it come with any more scientific health benefits? Clint Ober, one of the leaders of the grounding movement, will tell you absolutely. His company, Ultimate Longevity, is behind most of the research on how connecting with the Earth’s energy (we’re talking literal energy—as in its electromagnetic field) could help balance us out....
In some cases, they will require professional intervention (a dermatologist may recommend IPL laser, LED therapy, or a professional-grade chemical peel). But there are many treatments you can do at home that will fade their appearance—albeit more gradually but also in the comfort of your own home. Here, what to do instead: So you really need to find exfoliators to suit your skin type. Those with sensitive and dry skin will benefit from gentle options like mandelic or lactic acids (look for ones further buffered with soothing ingredients)....
Often, folks will say they’ve tried to meditate but cannot stop their mind, sit still or stop thinking. That’s why it’s important to learn from someone who’s done their work—a master. Without masterful instruction, we couldn’t expect to be proficient in anything. A few months of committing to the practice twice a day, things really started to settle in. And now after over a year of regular daily practice, I’ve softened my stance on many aspects of my thinking....
Maybe this heart-wrenching thought has crossed your mind recently. If so, there are two things to recognize right way: First, even though there may be some signs your husband isn’t in love with you, you can’t know for sure until you actually talk to him about what’s going on. There may be an infinite number of reasons your husband might feel distant or seem unloving at the moment, even though he may still be in love with you....
For instance, if you have whiteheads dotting your jawline, your body might be begging you to limit dairy or foods with a high glycemic index. Experiencing oilier-than-usual roots? Stress may be to blame. So when we experience ridges in our fingernails, what’s our body trying to tell us? Here, we crack the code, plus how to get rid of those grooves. But when those grooves become coarse, they can change the surface of your nails from smooth to brittle in a snap....
And this means that in some cases, people are completely relearning how to work with and care for their hair. So if this sounds like your situation, or you’ve recently begun caring for someone with 4B hair, keep reading for best practices and even a few product tips to help get you started on your natural hair journey. 4B is one of many hair types created by celebrity hairstylist Andre Walker....
As the author of a Buddhist-inspired parenting book entitled Brave Parenting, I’m extremely interested in integrating the powerful philosophies of Buddhism into everyday parenting. One of the principle goals of my method is to enable children’s emotional maturation and emotional resilience, while also making the everyday life of being a parent a whole lot easier. Here are five essential Buddhist-inspired principles that will help you in your parenting journey....
That’s why I encourage people to change their passwords to something that reflects their current goal. If you want to go back to school, and you force yourself to type “go back to school” into your computer every day, it stays in the forefront of your mind. You can’t help but think about it daily. And that’s the first step of actually making a change. Here are a few of my favorite mantras for getting through life’s tough spots....
When relaxation is your end goal, breath becomes your most important ally. Simply taking deeper, more controlled breaths can be enough to lower your cortisol levels1, since breathing into the diaphragm can stimulate the vagus nerve, which kickstarts your body’s parasympathetic response. Another in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that just 25 minutes of mindful meditation over a three-day span regulated participants’ cortisol response and reduced self-reported psychological stress. Below, an introduction to five meditation exercises that can help you use the power of the breath to relax and fall asleep more easily....
I have a friend who recently posted on Facebook page that he feels unable to find contentment in his life or in his work, and asked for his friends’ thoughts on how he can change that. But for each person’s response, he had a negative retort, listing reasons why these ideas would not be feasible for him. The following are five such obstacles that are common culprits in feeling stuck, and how to handle them....
Here, nutrition experts share six science-backed reasons that hemp seeds are super healthy—and how to work them into your meals moving forward. What’s more, Davar explains that because hemp seeds are higher in fatty acids (both omega-6s and 3s), they’re slightly higher in calories than other seeds, like chia, but they’re easier to digest as a topper to meals and snacks, whereas chia seeds require soaking for optimal absorption. When shopping for hemp seeds (be it online or in-store), it’s still a good idea to research the brand and its sustainability practices....
If you’re curious to see how you can use the powder in your routine (you’re here on this page after all), we’ve gathered some of the baking soda’s best formulations. One way to do this is through a DIY face scrub: in general, you need two basic ingredients for a scrub, a physical exfoliant and an emollient. Baking soda makes for a particularly potent granular exfoliator if you feel your skin needs some extra help....
