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You’ll also want to give the plant a good soak every two to three weeks (i.e., water deeply but sparingly). The exact frequency will change with the seasons; you’ll need to water less frequently in the winter. Regardless, allow “the water to completely drain from the pot and [ensure] that the soil dries out completely before the next watering,” says Cutsumpas. This is key for preventing root rot, which is extra-harmful for moisture-sensitive plants like aloe....

Of course, there’s not a ton of research surrounding the ingredient—so much of the purported benefits are not study-backed as of yet. However, there’s some evidence that apple cider vinegar might help your skin and body in a few ways. Here, learn about six benefits you might get by soaking in a therapeutic apple cider vinegar bath: Research suggests apple cider vinegar may help. In a 2018 study2, scientists found that the vinegar can inhibit growth of C....

In April, Burger King announced the launch of the Impossible Whopper, which will be available nationally by the end of 2019—and reports show it’s already boosting sales at the fast food giant. In May, Beyond Meat went public, and since then, its stock has soared, giving the company a market capitalization of over $10 billion, as of July 10, 2019. It also recently announced the launch of its new Beyond Beef product, meant to taste, look, and cook up just like traditional ground beef....

In the beauty space, we also know the superfood reigns in hair care: Used for centuries, the fruit is hailed for coating the strands with moisture and helping them shine; as such, you can find plenty of avocado-infused products meant to feed your tresses with its fatty acids and antioxidants. Specifically, “Avocados are extremely rich in oleic acid and monounsaturated fats,” says Muhga Eltigani, founder of NaturAll Club about avocado and avocado oil....

In retrospect it’s silly, but I remember feeling pressured to hold out because that’s what I saw my new coworkers doing, but as a morning exerciser who doesn’t function well without a solid breakfast, I got over that pretty quickly. It took about a month of white-knuckling it to realize waiting to eat until 9 a.m. — four hours after I’d woken up — was just not going to work....

“Around the age of 35, I always advise patients to add antioxidants like vitamin C in the morning,” says board-certified dermatologist Zenovia Gabriel, M.D. She also explains that due to hormonal changes, like pregnancy, many women are more likely to develop melasma. As for vitamin C, Biossance Squalane Vitamin C Rose Oil is an elegant option. You’ll want to be highly targeted with your approach. It’s your 30s after all: This is a time in your life when you know what you like, what you don’t, what works for you, and what’s BS....

To assist in your search and cut through the noise, we compiled a list of online psychic platforms that offer readings of all sorts and score high reviews for their intuitive prowess. There’s never any guarantee that a reading will come true, but these four sites are your best bet for finding a psychic who resonates with you. As professional intuitive Tanya Carroll Richardson previously explained to mbg, most psychics or intuitives are able to access this perception through one or more “clairs” of intuition: clairaudience (hearing voices), clairvoyance (seeing images), clairsentience (recognizing feelings), and/or claircognizance (knowing)....

Body scans arose from Vipassana meditation and take inspiration from the practice of “sweeping” in the Burmese U Ba Khin tradition. Body scanning gained global popularity in 1976, when meditation instructor Satya Narayan Goenka taught it at his Vipassana retreats. And as Schieffelin tells mbg, “By bringing loving awareness and relaxation to each body part and allowing that energy to be released, we can experience deep and lasting physical and emotional healing....

So how can you tell if you have it? Many of the symptoms of candida overgrowth are vague, so the first step is often paying close attention to some of the subtle (or not so subtle) signals your body might be sending out. Here are seven biggies worth paying attention to, plus what to do about them. But certain factors can disrupt the normal balance of good bacteria and fungi....

When Stevie Nicks sang about seeing “crystal visions” in Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit “Dreams,” she helped inspire the L.A. stereotype of a New Age “witchy” woman who wouldn’t dare leave the house without her cleansing quartz. “Really?” you ask. “Like who?” Well, thanks for asking, because we just so happen to have a list of the crystal-crazed celebs: “But it was one of the best shows I’ve ever done and I had these bloody crystals in my hand....

Fortunately, collagen is available in various forms, making it easy to choose a product that suits your lifestyle. The most common form is powder, but sometimes, it’s found as capsules too. Curious about these elusive collagen pills? Let’s explore the pros and cons of collagen capsules, below. The human body can make its own collagen protein, which is pretty impressive. And while collagen production naturally drops over time, there are things you can do to support your levels....

So, the term “cosmeceutical” is a combination of two words: “cosmetic” and “pharmaceutical.” It’s a cosmetic ingredient with pharmaceutical properties. It’s worth noting that “cosmeceutical” has no legal definition. (More on that in a bit.) The term might be used to describe a product with active ingredients. Other times, it may be used to describe an active ingredient in a product (think oral supplements or topical formulas, like serums). For the sake of simplicity, “cosmeceutical” in this article will be used to refer to active ingredients themselves....

If our oil glands around the eye stop working properly, they can’t keep the water sealed on the eye. “Have you ever heard anyone complain about having ‘dry eyes’ but still tearing up? What’s happening there is the eye likely doesn’t have enough oil to keep the water in,” says Chelnis. And mascara can actually clog the pores in the area, leading to less oil production—especially when not washed off nightly....

The elimination diet, by avoiding certain foods for a time period, allows your body to start healing, and also helps you uncover underlying food intolerances you may not have known you had. Another myth is that you have to be a Food Network professional chef to eat well. False. If you can follow simple instructions, you can do it! Trying something new is different than not being able to do it....

Consider this your guide to cuticle care: where they are, how to clip them safely, and the best expert advice we could get our paws on. You can, however, clip the excess dry, dead skin hanging off your cuticles; so when professionals cut your cuticles, what they’re really doing is nipping that extra dry skin. Although, it can be pretty difficult for the average at-home nail artist to differentiate between the extra dead skin around your nails versus your actual cuticles, which is why Lin recommends waiting for a professional if you can hold off....

Depending on the type of toy, these products are directly coming into contact with the skin of the vagina, penis, or anus—all sensitive-skin areas that are susceptible to infections—and many toys are actually inserted into the body, opening up the potential for introducing unwanted substances. Bacteria, dirt, sperm, and even the microscopic organisms responsible for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can all collect on the surface of a sex toy, says counselor and psychosexual health educator L....

That’s exactly why scientists from Cork, Ireland, set out to see if a psychobiotic diet designed to promote gut health has a positive influence on mental well-being1 with a new randomized controlled study (RCT) from Molecular Psychiatry. The study diet included: The study group was given information on the components of the psychobiotic diet and asked to follow it as closely as possible. The control group was given minimal lessons on general nutrition (rather than psychobiotic-focused lessons)....

Your hips are also connected to other powerful muscles, including the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Unfortunately, as part of everyday living, these muscles can become imbalanced (for example, the glutes become weak compared to the quads), and this can pull your hips out of alignment, putting stress on the surrounding musculature. Incidentally, this explains why yoga can be uncomfortable for people new to the practice. Most of the time, we’re transitioning through unfamiliar movements and holding awkward postures for several breaths at a time....

But, in my teenage years, as I started to gain weight, I started to see food as my enemy. I struggled every year to lose my extra weight. With each failed diet, I pretty much resigned myself to being overweight for the rest of my life. Just days before my 20th birthday, my body collapsed and I became extremely sick. Upon my doctor’s recommendation, I was faced with the prospect of taking experimental medication for life....

In all seriousness, it’s essential to take note of the foods you’re eating because how you nourish your body has an impact on so many aspects of your health. Just as some foods allow you to feel your best, others may be to blame for bloating, a bad mood, and even headaches or skin flare-ups. Ever notice how processed foods make you feel a bit off? That’s the perfect example of certain ingredients not optimally fueling your body....