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Below, find sweat-inducing fitness equipment, recovery tools, comfy leggings, sustainable cookware, glow-inducing skin care, and mindfulness must-haves that our editors swear by—from brands that don’t go doling out discounts very often. Whether you’re supporting your own well-being or checking loved ones off your holiday list, these sales are the gifts that keep on giving (to your health, that is). Need a stocking stuffer? Shop Vegamour’s accessories (scalp massagers, claw clips, and more), or the brand’s clean lash and brow growth kit....

Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most studied and recommended fats across all types of dietary preferences. It doesn’t matter if you’re vegan, vegetarian, keto, or following a Mediterranean or plant-based diet, you need omega-3 fatty acids to feel your best. The term encompasses three different fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Each type of omega-3 fatty acid has its own benefit, but as a whole, they work together to:* “ALA is unique in that it is an essential fatty acid, meaning the body cannot produce it on its own,” explains Maya Feller, M....

For some healthier options to nosh on when you’re hungover, experts share exactly what to grab and why. In addition to this more proactive approach, she offers a few other top options to help replenish nutrients. “My No. 1 food is bone broth, which is high in water and the gut-supporting amino acid L-glutamine. Some of my favorite foods that are higher in electrolytes and liver-detoxifying are green juices (made with cucumber, celery, green leafy vegetables, and spices), or a green smoothie,” she says....

As you start to feel that connection, breathe into it, allowing the Earth’s energy to come back through the same connection you just made. Flowing up through your feet, your legs, your abdomen, heart, arms, neck, and all the way through the top of your head. Allow this beam of energy to spew out of the top of your head like a waterfall. Envision this waterfall of energy returning back into the Earth....

We’re certainly not alone: In a new normal where most interactions occur on a virtual, two-dimensional plane, scrutinizing one’s appearance seems to be all the rage. Terms like “acne” and “hair loss” have skyrocketed to the top of Google search trends, mostly due to the aftermath of pandemic stress, but a peer-reviewed article in the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine proposes that people are also hypercritical of their appearance during this time—as their so-called faults are splayed on-screen....

More than you ever imagined! While I am a fan of green vegetable juices, most juices contain too much fruit and therefore sugar. Here are 5 thoughts on how fruit juice seriously undermines your health – and why you should quit the stuff: For example, the average 12 ounce soda contains roughly 35 to 45 grams of sugar. The same amount of orange juice comes in at about 30 grams; apple juice delivers about 40 grams and pomegranate juice can top 45 grams....

How can you tell if you’re in “complaint overdrive?” Here are some of the signs: Sure, it’s easy to avoid the signs that reveal our current state of being. However, the rewards that are waiting for us when we shift our perspective and take on a fresh view are exciting. It takes just a single dose of optimism to help lessen the effects of a complaint.

The thing is, confidence seems to have a mind of its own… It’s not exactly reputed to show up when we need it most. But science does tell us that confidence is a quality we can actively create more of through practices like learning and ritual. So we’ve done the digging to share the most helpful tips for feeling your most physically confident this summer because you deserve all the fun under the sun: Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon....

Crepey skin looks, well, like crepe paper: thin and easily wrinkled. It’s caused by collagen loss, dehydration in the epidermis, and free radical damage. You can learn more about crepey skin in our full guide, but as a note: The appearance often looks worse in the colder months. So if you’re starting to notice it a bit more at the moment, it’s likely because of the dry weather. Pick a high-quality, hydrating formula that can strengthen the skin barrier, feed the skin antioxidants (to help fight free radical damage and support the collagen layer), and is safe for sensitive skin....

Ready to learn more about these probiotic perks? We dialed up a few experts to answer some of the top-searched questions people have on the internet, and reveal exactly what taking probiotics can do for your total well-being. Many people think about bacteria in terms of germs that make you sick. But probiotics are good bacteria that help support health, especially in the digestive tract.* These friendly bugs are key for maintaining the gut microbiome....

There comes a day when every person will face the reality of losing someone close to their heart. Drawing on my own realizations of surviving without my husband, here are six tips to learning how to live life without your loved one: 2. Know that you don’t have to ‘get over it.’ Loosing them is part of who you are now. That won’t change. There is nothing you have to fix....

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of, control, and express our emotions appropriately, as well as the capacity to handle relationships, which, of course, are chock-full of intense emotions and require the ability to communicate about them effectively. Without this, we are fundamentally emotionally immature people who cannot take responsibility for ourselves or our relationships. Imagine dealing with someone with the maturity of a tempestuous adolescent or a sullen child—that’s no foundation for a healthy relationship!...

Friendships are vital to our holistic well-being: Friendships can help you recover more quickly from illness, lower your risk for heart disease, alleviate depression, and even help you sleep more soundly. So when meaningful, long-term platonic relationships end, it can be as painful as a divorce—even though many people don’t think about a friend breakup the same way. If this is the case, even though you may no longer feel the same about them as you used to, you can still wish the best for each other and respect and support each other’s choices without trying to force yourselves into propping up a wobbly friendship....

“We are social beings, and we are meant to connect with each other both physically and emotionally, so of course it’s very challenging for many, especially extroverts, to be alone,” psychologist Margaret Paul, Ph.D., previously told mbg. “Yet it’s vitally important for all of us to be able to be alone with ourselves and still feel peaceful and full within.” As clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., previously told mbg, “It’s often wonderful to create a list filled with a blend of to-do tasks and self-care time....

Here’s your guide to the best mini greenhouse that will create optimal conditions for your greenery year-round. They come in various functional and space-efficient styles (everything from a tabletop setup to a sizable walk-in greenhouse) that can be set up indoors or outdoors. Whether you choose to bring in vegetables, flowers, herbs, or greenery, a greenhouse lets you continue to enjoy the beauty and harvest long after the natural season in your area has ended....

But as an energy healer, I also clear my energy field every night. As important as it is to physically wash off the grime of the day, it is equally important to energetically wash the heavy buildup you have acquired in the last 24 hours. Just like your physical body needs to be cleansed, so does your aura—the 360-degree, egg-shaped personal energy field that surrounds you and picks up positive and negative vibrations from nearby people, places, and situations....

We truly thought the practice couldn’t get any easier, but then we came across this game-changing TikTok tutorial, which promises faster hair growth and tighter skin with just one targeted routine. Say no more. For starters, “Beautiful, strong hair depends on good blood circulation, proper nutrition, and a healthy and supple scalp,” board-certified dermatologist Raechele Cochran Gathers, M.D., founder of MDHairMixtress, previously told mbg. And scalp massages do just that: The movements encourage blood flow to the area, bringing with it oxygen and hair-healthy nutrients....

During the two “fasting” days, integrative medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D., says to eat about 25% of your normal caloric intake (about 500 to 600 calories). On the remaining five days, you eat a normal, healthy diet. Practicing the fast on selected days of the week makes the 5:2 diet unique from other variations of IF, which confine eating to 12-hour, eight-hour, or six-hour windows every day. However, in order for the diet to be healthy and effective, you should stick with nutrient-dense foods....

Meditation quiets the “monkey mind,” the constant, un-directed thinking that often brings anxiety, worry and distraction into our everyday lives. Even taking five minutes to practice meditation can bring us back into the present moment, encourage better decision-making, and allow us to truly experience our lives to the fullest. Five-Minute Meditation Detox Step 1: Get Comfortable & Breathe Sit up in a chair with your back straight. Place your feet flat on the floor under your knees....

We might think that because we’re clean when we dry ourselves off, our bath towels don’t pick up many germs. But according to an expert, that’s not the case. Bacteria and other microorganisms cling to towels and can contribute to the spread of germs—so here’s how often you should be washing yours and how to do it right. “From our testing,” he says, “you should change your face and bathroom towels every three days at least....