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Needless to say, it’s as important as ever to make sure your scalp is healthy, eliminating any excess oil or product buildup suffocating the follicles. Enter what many beauty brands have dubbed the scalp detox: a way to exfoliate your hair follicles and lift up any excess gunk. Here’s the thing about scalp exfoliants: Different hair types require different types of scalp treatments, just as different skin types need different skin care products....

Here are nine ways to get fit if you can’t afford a personal trainer: But meal prepping really isn’t that hard and with a little planning, you can be a meal prep pro. Try cooking your meals for the week on Sunday to save time and hassle throughout the week. If you need inspiration, Pinterest is a great place to find creative and healthy meal prep ideas. And most of all, have fun!...

You can find Bonanno teaching vinyasa flows, meditation, yin, and soundbaths. She also shares the gift of sound healing with the use of alchemy crystal singing bowls. Each of her bowls are infused with different crystals that connect to the chakras and deeper self. The sound of the singing bowls vibrate through the body allowing you to achieve an inner cleanse and calm throughout your whole being. Bonanno’s mission is to inspire health and wellness in every individual in an accessible way....

Previously, I shared the best way to work out on your period—now, we’re going to address the follicular phase, which comes right after menstruation. At the beginning of this phase (right after your period), your hormone levels start low. But then, as it goes on, estrogen and testosterone start to rise—that equates to more energy and improvements in mood. During the follicular phase, I would recommend alternating your workouts between strength training and cardio....

Certainly, I’m not afraid to go makeup-free during flare-ups, I just don’t prefer it. I have more confidence with a touch of color to ease the redness and shadowy marks. But I never like to look too done up. Not that there’s anything wrong with a full-face (I’ve been partial to them in my younger 20s, after all). It’s just that I’m at a point in my life where I enjoy the freshness of my skin, even on days it’s not “perfect....

In 2015 I had five sinus infections. Each of them wiped me out for two weeks at a time. I lost my job as a result and became mildly depressed. I treated myself to a fun-filled weekend getaway to take my mind off things but ended up catching a cold, which of course turned into a sinus infection. More antibiotics. And by then the antibiotics took longer to work, and it was a good two months before I started to feel better....

Which raises the question, can you successfully follow a ketogenic diet if you forgo the meat altogether? Some experts say yes, but you have to do your homework first. Here’s what you need to know about the vegetarian keto diet. While at first it may seem difficult to hit those macronutrient numbers without consuming meat, with careful planning the ketogenic diet is accessible for vegetarians. “The conventional ketogenic diet can be extremely heavy in meat…not to mention, it can ostracize anyone who would rather follow a more plant-based diet,” says Will Cole, D....

Our liver is the main organ for detoxification, while our gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver, aiding the digestive process. The main job of the liver meridian is to keep the energy in the entire body regulated. This Yin Yoga sequence helps to restore the healthy flow of qi through the liver and gall bladder meridians, to support the body’s metabolism and its natural ability to eliminate unwanted toxins and waste products....

Allosexuality is a fairly new term, which means not everyone will immediately recognize it or its importance, and this often leads to misconceptions. Hodder-Shipp says one of the main misconceptions linked to allosexuality is that the term itself is unnecessary because of “the incorrect and harmful assumption that all people experience consistent sexual desire and attraction, and because it’s the norm, it doesn’t necessitate a label.” “Simply put, allosexual is the opposite of asexual, and the term was created quite intentionally—if there’s language to describe a person who feels little to no sexual attraction, then there also should be language to describe a person who consistently does feel sexual attraction,” they explain....

The women always had a few things in common: extremely soft, luxurious, velvet, skin on their limbs; shiny, glossy hair; and clean, even skin. Grandmothers and mothers would pass down certain rituals to their daughters for centuries; therefore the lineage of these ancient methods are still alive today. A kiseh is a cloth like a loofah that is used with sefitab, which is an exfoliating chunk of hardened minerals and sheep fat....

Ahead, we break down the details on hemp CBD oils and highlight the most important factors to look for when purchasing a hemp CBD oil, whether you’re new to the herbal supplement or a veteran user wanting to try something new. There are three types of hemp extracts featured in hemp CBD oil products: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or a CBD isolate. As the name suggests, CBD isolate only contains cannabidiol, while broad-spectrum hemp contains some additional compounds found in the cannabis plant....

But these updated balms play double duty: They simultaneously replenish the skin barrier with healthy lipids (as opposed to those traditional jelly salves, which really just sit atop it to keep precious water locked in). Think of it like slugging 2.0. cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm Instead of mineral oil (or beeswax or lanolin, which are common occlusive alternatives), cocokind’s formula features sugar-cane-derived squalane, which is known for maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier....

Of the four, the rarest and perhaps least-discussed attachment style is known as disorganized attachment. People with a disorganized attachment style have a strong desire for intimate connections but also put up walls to protect themselves from getting hurt. This attachment style is characterized by fear, mistrust, and inner conflict. “It is displayed in adults through poor coping skills, a lack of coping strategies, erratic behavior, and difficulty dealing with issues in relationships and in real-life problems,” Ajjan says....

That being said, probiotics can be one of the most beneficial supplements out there if you find the right strains, give it enough time, and combine them with other beneficial lifestyle changes.* An unbalanced gut microbiome is connected to a variety of health concerns, from seemingly innocuous (albeit very uncomfortable) things like bloating to more serious issues1. In other words, probiotics—which are live bacteria and yeasts—are fighting for you, helping to restore and maintain balance in your gut....

John Hackston, head of thought leadership at the Myers-Briggs Company, echoes this point, explaining that ENFJs are often so concerned with others’ values, they may try to “correct” other people. “They can sometimes be a little too forceful—and can take criticism very personally, even when a comment wasn’t intended to be critical,” he says. “That said, people with ENFJ preferences may seek relationships where they can grow together with their partner, where they can have deep meaningful discussions about love and life, and where they can organize all that in a way that makes their lives together positive and fulfilling,” he says....

As Michael Segovia, a senior consultant at The Myers-Briggs Company, explains to mbg, ENFPs are known to be spontaneous, creative, personable, energetic, and future-focused. And John Hackston, head of thought leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company, adds that they’re also enthusiastic, caring, and people-centered. These folks love to try or share new things, from ideas to experiences, but they can have some difficulty with follow-through. And Segovia adds that they’re also likely to feel overwhelmed or have a sudden change in emotions if they’re forced to make a decision before they’re ready for it....

Gundry is known as the leading expert on the lectin-free diet as the key to reversing disease and boosting longevity. He believes we have the ability to heal ourselves through nutrition when certain dietary obstacles are removed. Gundry is currently the director of the International Heart and Lung Institute in Palm Springs, California, and the founder/director of The Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. Learn more by listening to “The Dr....

So if you’re experiencing unpleasant cramps during your period, consider adding more of these nutrient-rich foods to your week, and daily routine.

As it turns out, the herb is quite fascinating and facilitates various processes in the body that can “indirectly” enhance weight loss while providing other benefits. While using herbs, roots, or other natural supplements, I have found that they tend to affect various pathways in the body, which is why you will experience a variety of changes when introducing them to your daily regimen. Forskolin specifically influences pathways in the body that modulate the inflammatory response, calm the stress response, and detox neurotoxins....

Symptoms of alopecia areata can range from small patches on the scalp to complete hair loss all over the body. I’ve known the pain and heartache of having a needle injected into my scalp and to have the non-treated area grow back first. I’ve endured the many years of being told by doctors, “we’re getting closer to an answer and a cure.” This newfound knowledge also began to shed some light on the impact my own diet and lifestyle has had on my health, including having alopecia areata, a digestive disorder, and hypothyroid....