Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way. A holistic holiday can be just as joyful, even down to what we’re baking. And that doesn’t require us to take away the things we love, either. With Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp Hearts, it’s actually about what you can add. And here are four reasons hemp hearts deserve a spot in the baking cabinet this year: Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon....
Pea protein is often found in pea protein milk and some veggie burgers or sold on its own as a powder to be added to oatmeal, smoothies, baked goods, and more. But with so many options available, it can be difficult to navigate the protein powder market. For anyone who’s interested, these five choices are full of natural ingredients and recommended directly by registered dietitians. Jarosh recommends pea protein to her clients when their typical morning smoothies leave them unsatisfied or if their veggie soup lacks lentils and beans....
“The body’s role is to protect and defend against disease by fighting infection. To do that properly, it needs to have the right nutrients,” says Acacia Wright, R.D., Nutrition Communications and Support Manager for Orgain, a brand dedicated to making clean nutrition accessible, with delicious, high-quality shakes and protein powders free of artificial ingredients and preservatives. “Certain nutrients are essential for your immune system to run smoothly, and even marginal deficiencies have been shown to impair this process....
Kundalini is science of the body (actually 10 bodies), mind and total life experience. It’s like an owner’s manual for human living, something many of us never received. Kundalini Yoga is also in my opinion, the top health and beauty technology—beauty from the inside out— available today and likely for the next 5,000 years. Why? Therefore, the modern hard living years between college and when we “settle down” in our 30’s (or 40’s or 50’s) are integral to the efficacy of your youth reserves, health, and longevity as you age past the age of 36....
What we’re getting at here is that this stuff can feel complicated, but that’s no reason to avoid it. Getting a handle on the basics is the first step to feeling empowered about your health care and getting the coverage you need to be proactive with your health. We’ve teamed up with Friday Health Plans to answer five common health insurance questions to help you on your way to finding an affordable, quality plan that works for you and your family....
With a barrage of holiday parties and the accompanying carb-heavy, sugary foods, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and be tempted to throw keto out the window. These are my top tips for navigating a holiday party keto style—no stress or concessions: Fat bombs are my favorite snack to keep my hunger at bay before a party. They are loaded with energy-boosting healthy fats like coconut oil or almond butter to keep your blood sugar balanced, curb cravings, and keep you satiated....
The answer to all of these questions (and more): Yes. Yes. Yes. One reason for this is that many people tend to make judgments and assumptions about different sex acts based on societal norms. These preconceptions often inhibit us from testing out different scenarios (even if it’s as a fantasy that only exists in our mind). Sound familiar? If so, break through the taboo and benefit from the perks of sexual fantasy with these five tips....
But why can’t we make space for these epiphanies before becoming palliative? Why didn’t these folks consider these important questions earlier? Why do we ignore the reality that our human life is impermanent, only to have regrets when it’s ending? But what if, by ignoring our mortality, we’re doing ourselves a giant disservice? What if mindfully thinking about our own inevitable death — our finite existence, our impermanence — were healthy for living a good life?...
The truth is, what’s arousing will be different for each of us. Our eroticism is comprised of the specific things in sex that really turn us on, revealed in our sexual preferences, our fantasies, and our reactions to sexual media. There are no rules when it comes to turn-ons, and there are no rights or wrongs when it comes to sexual excitement. Each person’s eroticism is completely unique, like a fingerprint....
But with that sensitivity comes its challenges, including “being an emotional and physical sponge, absorbing the negativity and stress of the world,” Orloff adds. “Empaths who don’t have the self-care strategies in place tend to experience sensory overload.” They also need to learn that “No” is a complete sentence, she says. And as far as relationships, Tanya Carroll Richardson, professional intuitive and author of Self-Care for Empaths, says empaths can be in a romantic relationship with anyone, but she tells them to “watch for trying to manage, contain, or change a lover’s emotions,” adding they can “feel the energies and emotions of others intimately in their own systems, yet this does not mean an empath is responsible for someone else’s emotional experience....
But before we dive into which EOs are go-to’s for better tresses, let’s discuss the do’s and don’ts of applying them to your hair and scalp. First, always blend with a carrier oil or product, as you don’t want to apply EOs directly to skin. And Reslan warns against leaving essential oils on the hair or scalp for too long as it can ‘harden and coat the hair’s cuticles," she says....
Some formula’s, including mindbodygreen’s sleep support+ supplement feature PharmaGABA, which is a neurotransmitter tied to natural sleep quality, for more peaceful sleep.*
To start, use smoky quartz to tend to your root chakra, or place an aventurine over your heart to open your heart chakra to giving and receiving love. You can place a clear quartz crystal above your head to open your crown chakra for enlightenment and guidance. Keeping a stone over your third-eye chakra during this process can help you enter a deeper state of meditation.
But in recent years, more of us are starting to smarten up about the scalp. One such way? Exfoliation. Once a term reserved for the face and body, exfoliation is now certainly in the lexicon of hair and scalp care. In case you’re curious, there are several ways to do it, depending on your needs, scalp type, and hair type—and much like you should be cautious with being overly aggressive, you should be mindful of that here, too....
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Andrea Elliott of the New York Times sheds light on the power of resilience, the importance of family, and the cost of inequality in her recent book, Invisible Child. Following eight years in the dramatic life of a girl whose indomitable spirit is tested by homelessness, poverty, and racism in our country, Invisible Child illuminates some of the most critical issues in contemporary America. The excerpt below provides a mere glimpse into the riveting and unforgettable story that puts a spotlight on the homelessness crisis that has exploded in New York City....
It was the fall after we graduated college, and I was struggling to function without the structure and routine that school provided. But my friend was right—most people I knew with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a lower GPA because they couldn’t pay attention in class or remember to do their homework. Her brother was a textbook example. During our decade-long friendship, I had seen how his symptoms affected his schoolwork, friendships, family dynamics, and more....
Clueless, I called up someone with a thumb greener than mine: Erin Marino, the editorial lead at NYC-based shop The Sill and expert on all things plant care, assured me that the root was nothing to worry about. In fact, while aerial roots are most prominent on Monsteras, they actually grow naturally on lots of other plants including pothos, philodendrons, and orchids. Here’s what to know about this funky little growth structure....
A lot has changed since; I find my vegan recipes on TikTok, and that small dairy-free section is triple the size. Yet I don’t actually take advantage of my seemingly endless selection of dairy-free milks and creamers. Instead, I stock my fridge with fresh coconut, cashew, and almond milk from my Almond Cow Machine. Here’s why I recommend the Almond Cow to everyone I know—dairy-free or not. If you’re wondering how such a simple process justifies the hefty price tag, it all comes down to the simplicity of the machine—and the benefits it brings....
While it’s still too early to draw concrete conclusions, there is research that suggests vitamin D may indeed help prevent infection because of its ability to support lung health1 and boost immunity2.* COVID-19 aside, most of us understand it’s important to get enough vitamin D. What isn’t as well known is that it may actually be worth taking with a side of magnesium. Here’s why. Magnesium actually plays a role in over 300 enzyme systems in the body, including the conversion of vitamin D into its active form....
