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Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky’s new cookbook and training manual, Rise and Run, will help you elevate your morning routine with 100-plus nutrient-dense recipes to nourish your entire day. In addition to veggie-forward dishes that double as lunch or dinner, Shalane and Elyse also share expert advice from trainers and pros, effective morning rituals and running tips, and a 14-week marathon training program that will have you crushing your running goals....

But, there’s one more that should be on your radar if it’s not already: magnesium oil. In fact, the interaction between phosphate and magnesium ions make this mineral essential to the functioning of all cells in all living organisms. Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions that contribute to healthy metabolic and immune functioning. Additionally, magnesium is critical for healthy bone development, and its deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis1, high blood pressure2, and even heart disease3....

That’s where mouth taping can come in. Designed to train your body to breathe through your nose rather than your open mouth, this is an inexpensive, easy way to improve your sleep hygiene. Here’s what you need to know about mouth taping, including how to try it safely. That’s because when you breathe through your mouth, you’re bypassing your body’s natural buffer system by not properly using your nose, says James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art....

In fact, they even appear in the book of Exodus (28:17-20), where it’s written that 12 gemstones were fixed on the prophet Aaron’s breastplate. “There were 12 stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the 12 tribes,” the Bible reads. Birthstones also have roots in Western astrology and Ayurveda, according to founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy Ashley Leavy....

The OMAD diet involves eating one large meal within one hour and then fasting for the remaining 23. While the OMAD diet naturally leads to calorie restriction, its benefits come more from autophagy, a cellular process that clears waste from the body and helps improve overall health and longevity. If you’re considering working OMAD into your life, understanding the benefits and the risks can help you make the decision that’s right for you....

This class of ingredients is most often found in two types of products: anti-aging creams (or healthy aging, as we like to call it) and barrier support. Once you dig into what they do, that’ll make perfect sense. Here, our guide to peptides in topical skin care. When used topically, they act as messengers for the skin, says board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M.D.: “Neuropeptides act as chemical messengers. In the skin they can be synthesized by keratinocytes or endothelial cells [which will, in turn, strengthen the epidermis, or skin barrier], or they can be released into the skin from nerve endings....

Sagittarius and Gemini are opposing signs on the astrological wheel and can be thought of as different sides of the same coin. Gemini wants to explore interpersonal connections and exchange ideas, and Sagittarius wants to expand those connections out even further. As such, we can all expect to feel fairly activated by this full moon, leaning into the social spirit of the holidays—and also feeling an urge to close out a chapter(s) that began with the Gemini new moon back in the spring....

Here, we’ll dive into the personality traits of Scorpio and explore how this sign approaches life, love, career, and more. We can begin to understand the depths of Scorpio by looking at Pluto—its ruling planet that is associated with the underworld, death, and rebirth. We meet with Pluto in our lives when we feel we need to cross a threshold, examine deep emotional processes, or find truth by delving deep into the hidden parts of ourselves....

On your hunt for these targeted treatments, you might have come across a slight tweak to the product category: ampoules. Granted, they’re pretty similar to serums, but they come with a unique set of skin care guidelines (and, oftentimes, in a much tinier size). It’s all in the details, which we asked an expert to break down. But generally, you can think of ampoules as potent, supercharged serums. In most cases, they have a higher concentration of actives without any fillers or preservatives—as such, they tend to come in single-unit doses housed in tiny vials, meant to be used sparingly for special occasions....

As Girardin Jean-Louis, Ph.D., professor of population health and psychiatry at NYU, explains, “Some dreams with vivid content can wake you up temporarily. This could be the case when one is being chased or is experiencing the sensation of flying or falling off a platform.” This does not mean that external influences like bedroom noise can’t also wake you up while you happen to be dreaming, but as it would seem, some dreams also do have a way of shaking us into consciousness....

While subtle behavioral differences might seem obvious to therapists, counselors, and psychologists, it’s not so easy for everyone else. So we spoke to Atlanta-based therapist Habiba Zaman, LPC, NCC, Pepperdine University professor of psychology Steven M. Sultanoff, Ph.D., and licensed clinical psychologist Bruce L. Thiessen, Ph.D., about simple ways to define sympathy and empathy—and their relationship to compassion. While often well intentioned, this value-judgment-centered response often creates a palpable distance between the person in pain and the person who is listening....

In the shala (a Sanskrit word meaning “home”) in India, tantra yoga classes started with students lying on the floor, eyes closed. We would wait until the teacher came into the room, only knowing to start by listening to their words from the back of the room. They did not introduce themselves, nor did they explain anything about what was going to happen, or how to execute the asanas. They simply spoke the words—many of them unfamiliar to me....

Make sure to use separate tea bags for each eye and feel free to drink the tea that you made in addition to using the steeped tea bags. Cold compress: Chilled tea bags also work as an affordable cold compress for the eyes, and eye doctors recommend these compresses to reduce swelling and redness. Much like the speculated effect of caffeine shrinking blood vessels, cold temperatures work in the same way....

While I’ve always loved hiking, while living in the city, the opportunities were pretty few and far between—excursions outside the concrete jungle were a savored treat. But with my newfound residence just 10 minutes from a National Park (that’s a story for another day), suddenly I found myself hiking more than I had in years: trekking through desert terrain, hopping from boulder to boulder, and even putting in some uphill mileage....

To help you choose the best weightlifting shoes for you, we asked a podiatrist and holistic chiropractor for their top picks so you can crush your strength training workouts with confidence. Weightlifting shoes should be sturdy, offer ankle support, and have high traction that prevents shifting as you train. Add it all up and you have something quite different from a long-distance running shoe, which podiatrist Robert Kornfeld highly advises against wearing while lifting....

Take one 2018 survey of over 1,000 people conducted by the sleep news site Mattress Inquirer that found that people with a strict wake-up time reported being more content overall in every area of their lives. Compared to people who were looser about the time they get up each morning, people with strict wake-up times were 13% more satisfied with their personal lives, 45% more satisfied with their financial situation, and 42% more satisfied with their work-life balance....

High-protein, low-carb diets are kind of having a moment right now, so it probably comes as no surprise that I get questions like this quite often. Let’s take a trip inside my mind—here’s the lowdown on the carnivore diet and your gut. So if this is true, then it’s important to know what determines a healthy gut. Thankfully, there’s an answer from Rob Knight, M.D., and The American Gut Project....

—Alanna Waldron, R.D., founder of Eats Real Food I won’t win any points for originality or pioneering a groundbreaking new oat milk golden matcha collagen latte, but I want to take this opportunity to drive home an important point: My morning beverage of choice is…(drumroll)…a tall glass of filtered water. And here’s why: A tall glass of water is one of the best ways to release the gunk your detoxification mechanisms dislodged overnight, and it cues your body to have a bowel movement like clockwork in the morning (yes, even better than coffee)....

When you are being true to yourself, you are completely honest with what you feel, deeply value, and desire. It also means communicating your feelings wholeheartedly both with yourself and others, allowing your truth to flow through you and into the world. You can expand your awareness and strengthen the connection with yourself through introspective practices such as meditation, yoga, and journal writing. These practices help you become more present and establish reference points to identify when you are (or are not) living in alignment with the deeper aspect of yourself....