Read on to find out more about this special moon, plus how to work with it, according to experts. It has also been called the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Fish Moon, and the Egg Moon—all of which have ties to the season in which this moon arrives. Mark your calendars because this year, the Pink Moon is arriving at 2:57 p.m. EST, on Saturday, April 16. It also happens to be a super moon....
However, also keep in mind that there is a lot of mainstream over-caution around herbs and pregnancy. Women have been taking herbs to ease morning sickness, protect and ease skin as it stretches, and to facilitate birth for, well, forever (more or less…). Here are some herbs to take throughout pregnancy: Herbs to soothe morning sickness & nausea Ah, the seemingly inevitable morning sickness… Nausea is usually due to hormonal fluctuations, low blood sugar, and nutrition needs....
While there are a few types of food that can help you work toward your daily zinc goals (we’re looking at you, oysters), if you aren’t being intentional, it can sometimes be difficult to adequately nourish your body and reach your zinc needs. And if you’re trying to leverage more concentrated doses for immune-centric goals or otherwise, your approach may need to change.* Zinc sulfate is perhaps one of the most common; however, this form may lead to an upset stomach when taken without food, so keep this in mind when choosing the less expensive option....
Some of my patients start their day with stimulants (caffeine) and end with relaxants (the foods they’re addicted to or glass of wine or beer every night). All of these things have a cumulative effect on chronic inflammatory conditions. But how much of an effect? Let’s look at how three major players affect inflammation: sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. This low-grade inflammation contributes to the development of numerous age-related chronic conditions1 including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease that may lead to a heart attack....
He tries everything he knows to do and performs well. Sometimes I have orgasms, but mostly, I don’t quite get there. I am still learning my own body, so I haven’t been able to guide him to my supersensitive spots. I don’t know what to do, so I am reaching out to you. Any advice helps. First, thank you so much for asking this question! I want to let you know that you’re not alone....
There are three different types of maca, each with their own health benefits. Yellow is the most popular kind of maca and usually comes in a light-brown powder color. Yellow maca is associated with most of the health benefits1 we discuss below: hormonal balance, adaptogenic effects, and stamina, to name a few. Black maca is lesser known and has been shown to increase male sperm count and mobility. Finally, red maca is the most rare and can protect against prostate cance2r and have a positive effect on bone structure and density....
This shouldn’t have been a shock. I had recently had a doctor’s appointment in which she had told me, lovingly, “Katherine. You can’t gain 10 pounds every year. You have to figure this out. You’re gorgeous the way you are, but you can’t keep gaining weight.” I had tried punishing and unfriendly diets in the past. I’d done the master cleanse and felt like my tooth enamel was gone. I had done Weight Watchers—which made me rebellious and confused—eating McDonald’s in the parking lot after weigh-in....
A grotesque image, but you get the idea—earwax isn’t cute, and you probably don’t want to see the gunk on your headphones. That said, an AirPods scrub-down is probably past due. But the process of cleaning out the headphones becomes a little tricky: Should you use a safety pin or pencil to pick out the wax? Wipe the buds with rubbing alcohol or water? Or should you—shudder—suck out the debris with your mouth?...
But can looking at these seemingly perfect couples online interfere with our own romantic relationships? Here, how social media can affect your relationships and more. Research has shown social media use can both positively and negatively affect relationships, depending on how it’s used. For example, social media can contribute to unhealthy comparison and unrealistic expectations for what relationships are supposed to be like, and couples may spend more time curating an “image” of who they are rather than focusing on the relationship itself....
Salt is composed of two essential minerals, making it an essential micronutrient, whereas sugar is a nonessential macronutrient. And while sugar and salt make up two of the five human tastes (salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami), they function in the body in radically different ways. As for sugar, it’s best to consume no more than 20 grams (about 5 teaspoonfuls) of added sugars per day for the average adult to avoid negative health consequences....
And if you’re dealing with strand buildup—we’ve got the two-ingredient DIY clarifying mask to save the day. Allow me to explain: Applying hair care and styling products often leaves a thin film on the hair—it’s this film that does much of the work. But if we don’t wash our hair diligently enough, this film can start to layer over itself, one layer after another. When this happens, any good-for-you ingredient you try to apply can’t penetrate the barrier....
Like all arm balances, crow requires upper body and core strength with a strong mental focus, a touch of courage, and lots of patience. Here’s how to do it, some tips to remember, and why this pose can be a beneficial addition to your practice. And on top of that, the focus on concentration necessary for crow pose makes it excellent for flexing your mental muscles, too. It can be unnerving to risk falling, but overcoming that fear is part of the journey....
“Ingrown toenails can be caused by tight shoes, improper nail trimming, and genetics,” says podiatrist Greg Cohen, DPM, FACFAS. Tight shoes may mean pointy-toed heels to running shoes, so always be sure that your shoes fit properly. Improper nail trimming usually means that you are cutting too short (which allows for more opportunity for the nail to grow into the skin), as well as cutting it at an angle or rounded....
Now, there are plenty of market scrubs formulated just for the delicate skin of the face. But get this: Many of these products use ingredients you likely already have at home. Here’s everything you need to know about the venture, plus four DIY face scrub recipes with all glowing reviews. That’s because in addition to buffing the skin smooth, the actual scrubbing itself can stimulate blood circulation in the face (which can give you that lit-from-within sort of glow), mentions Marisa Plescia, research scientist at clean beauty e-tailer NakedPoppy....
*Antioxidant vitamin A from beta-carotene 2% RDV **2,497 mg omegas-3, -6, -9 per serving
The benefits of hot yoga are plentiful: From increased circulation throughout the body to cardiovascular intensity, heated yoga has made a name for itself as a preferred practice across the nation. I met with an acne specialist and owner of Spa Kingston in San Diego, Renee Maloney, who confirmed my suspicion that heated yoga was the culprit in my unwanted blast-from-the-past breakouts and skin issues. “Hot yoga can be absolutely amazing for the body and skin....
If you notice that many leaves are yellowing at once, and the yellowing is happening all over your plant, Mast says it could be a watering issue. Note, however, that yellow leaves won’t magically turn green again. You’ll need to snip them off with a pair of sharp scissors. For those plants with brown edges on their leaves, a thorough watering and more regular misting should do the trick. Take a spray bottle and give your plant’s leaves a spritz every day to temporarily increase the humidity around them....
In other words, sneezing is harmless. Still, in this time of COVID-19, “sneezing has become less of a feel-good thing in public spaces, sending nearby people scattering almost as fast as your 40,000 sneeze particles,” says Villafranco. So if you’re looking for tricks to keep sneezing to a minimum, we’ve pinpointed the most common causes and rounded up the best home remedies. In rare cases, excessive and repetitive sneezing can be a clue of something more serious, “like chronic occupational exposure to irritants or certain types of epilepsy....
When you stimulate your vagus nerve, the relationship between your brain and body strengthens. One way to stimulate it is by increasing your blood flow. As the blood flow through your brain, organs, and gut increases, your body will learn to relax, soften, and fully digest its emotions. Activities like exercise, chanting aloud, prayer or meditation, deep diaphragmatic breathing, laughter, and cold-water face splashes help stimulate the vagus nerve and calm your sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nervous system....
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, as I have an intention for this year to trust my intuition—especially today, as I just finished a coaching session with my Habit coach Jae. Before and during, I downloaded the Habit app and was guided and encouraged every step of the way. And the app continues to be helpful—it’s where I now go to reference my results and get personalized meal ideas and coaching support, whenever I want!...
