Here, we outline the steps you can use in your skin care routine. You do not have to do all of these steps (and we’ll note where a product is a necessity versus a nice-to-have), but this will at least help you build your morning and nighttime routines: As for the type of wash, that’s entirely up to you. Just be mindful of the types of products you are using later in your routine....
sleep support+ has earned rave reviews from everyday users, as well as doctors and nutrition experts who know a thing or two about sleep. Here, wellness professionals share their thoughts on the cult favorite: —Amy Shah, M.D., double board-certified integrative medicine doctor —Will Cole, D.C., functional medicine practitioner and author —Robert Rountree, M.D., integrative medicine doctor —Heather Moday, M.D., integrative medicine doctor —Dana James, M.S., CNS, CDN, board-certified nutritionist Emma received her B....
As holistic child and family psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS, tells mbg, social butterflies place a high priority on connecting with others, actively seeking plans and conversation. These folks can also be considered extroverts, which certified couples’ therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC, previously described to mbg as someone who gets their energy through socializing and going out and is more inclined to focus on external activities, people, and events. They love going out to events, have no problem meeting new people, and often, these butterflies will find themselves flying between multiple friend groups....
The best way to approach inner work is by starting small. Choosing a few simple but impactful practices to implement in your daily routine is enough to jump-start the process and set the stage for more to come. And there’s no harm in leaning on supplemental aids, such as +PlusCBD Sleep & Calm Gummies, to support you along the way–but we’ll show you how to weave them in.* However, this also means getting to bed sooner—you can’t reap all the benefits of an early wake-up without getting the seven to nine hours of sleep you need1....
Researchers gathered almost 2,000 participants from both China and the United States to compare what feelings were evoked from different music styles and how these emotions varied across cultures. Subjects listened to over 300 music samples of both Western and Chinese music, rating each song on how it made them feel. The data was then transformed into a massive interactive map. Here were the top 13 emotions that researchers discovered in subjects listening to music:...
The next time you’re in the market for a fresh pair, check out these 13 sustainability editor-approved shoe brands dedicated to leaving behind a lighter footprint. What our testers say: “I shouldn’t love white sneakers as much as I do… My current lineup includes popular styles like Air Force 1s, Jordans, and Cortezes—but there’s one pair that’s quickly surpassing the others to become an absolute favorite: the Cariuma Oca Low Sneakers....
And nothing leaves our skin as lush as a lather of shea butter, notorious for its silky-smooth hydration. Even better when it’s sustainably sourced and artisan-crafted, like the Nilotica Shea Butter and Whipped Shea Lotion by Obakki. Ever wondered about what makes shea butter so darn dreamy? To answer that question best, we look to not only its properties but where shea butter comes from. Whereas normal shea butter comes from West Africa, Nilotica shea butter finds its roots in East Africa, more specifically South Sudan and Northern Uganda....
This path is simple but profound: It’s about wholeheartedly celebrating the sacredness of our bodies and desires while bringing a quality of mindful awareness to the shared expression of pleasure. Through this holistic approach, sensuality also becomes a doorway to beingness, to the divine, and to a more intimate experience of the present moment. It refers to weaving together or uniting the masculine and feminine forces within all of us, heaven and earth, the human body with the transcendent, collapsing the polarities....
Without them, my strands just balloon up at the first sign of humidity—or, worse, are weighed down with actives that don’t allow for a little spring. Well, because even if they are great at solving some problems—they may create a host of other issues if you’re not careful. Allow us to explain. When silicones are formulated in hair care, the molecules coat each strand, creating a thin layer that repels water, fills in gaps in the strand, and smooths down the cuticle....
Greenberg and Spotify’s data team found that the ideal wakeup song should have the following three elements:
Integrative medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D., notes that acute stress doesn’t result in the same long-term damage potentially caused by episodic acute or chronic stress, and, in fact, our bodies have been designed from an evolutionary standpoint to respond to this type of stress as a survival mechanism. Integrative medicine doctor Reshma Patel, PA-C, MMS, also suggests that listening to some of your favorite music3 may help ease your acute stress response....
Part of the reason is because we’re entering into relationships for the wrong reasons. People find themselves unsatisfied in love because they lack a true purpose for being in it. The antidote? Moving toward what I like to call conscious relationships. As of now, most people get into relationships to satisfy their own personal needs. This might work for a few years, but eventually the relationship fails us, and we end up unsatisfied as a result....
In his new book, The Well-Centered Home, Hirsch lays out the four “homebody” types: the entertainer, the scientist, the nurturer, and the philosopher. According to him, understanding your type can help you ground and center your home in a more personalized way. Here, Hirsch elaborates on the four types and their style preferences. Which one are you? If you’ve ever looked to the stars to figure out how your astrological chart influences your color preferences or plant picks, or used your Myers-Briggs type to predict compatibility, take Hirsch’s four homebody types into account when sprucing up your space....
To learn more about why dental hygiene is important and how to pick the best water flossers, we consulted two dentists, Renae Sweeney and Andrea Sarmento. But first, a quick distinction on Waterpiks, water flossers, and air flossers. As Sarmento explains, “There is no difference between them. Waterpiks and air flossers are both water flossers.” To this, Sweeney adds, “Waterpik is a brand of water flosser. Air floss is also a water flosser made by the brand Sonicare,” though it’s been discontinued....
— Joel Kahn, M.D., mbg class instructor and author of Your Whole Heart Solution Before I go into what I eat for a great night’s sleep, let me tell you what I don’t eat and what will surely interfere with the quality of your sleep. If you want to have sound sleep, then in the evening you have to avoid alcohol, sugar, and caffeine. You may say, “Well I get sleepy after a glass of wine,” and this may be true, but the effect is transient and only lasts for half of the night, while during the second half it interferes with REM, leading to an unsatisfactory night’s rest....
Which is why Welly’s new Welly Remedies are such a welcome addition to the pain aisle at Target as well as Target.com. Not only are they clearly labeled and color-coded to tell you exactly what’s in them and what their science-backed, trusted ingredients do (so you don’t need an M.D. to decode them), but you can rest assured knowing they’re free from extras like synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, parabens, and talc....
If you want to indulge in a doughnut, that’s fine, but consider avoiding the “filled” options, which tend to be higher in sugar. Otherwise, just pick your favorite and pair it with a whole milk latte (without sweeteners) for some protein to balance out that blood sugar spike. Personally, I’d go with a Cinnamon or Glazed Chocolate. Then, just make sure your lunch and dinner are lean and green (think lots of veggies paired with a high-quality protein)....
“People with vaginas are most fertile when we ovulate, and that spike in testosterone charges up our body to desire sex,” writes functional health coach Erin Rachel Doppelt, M.A., who tracks her menstrual cycle with her partner and encourages other couples to do the same. “During this time, I feel sexy,” she says. “Typically my skin is a bit more oily, my hair is shiny, and my odor is different—more sweet and tangy....
“Menstrual cycles are a vital sign of our overall health. This is something that Western medicine, biomedicine, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine can all agree on: Periods are a monthly report card about what’s going on in our bodies,” says menstrual wellness expert, psychologist, and herbalist Lulu Ge, founder of the menstrual and hormone care brand Elix. “Rather than viewing them as a burden, if we get curious about them, we can unlock so much more potential and information about how to live our lives....
Orgasms are important spiritually because they get you out of your head and into your body. At the moment of orgasm, you lose your ego—the sense of being isolated from the source. The state of orgasm is also a state of very high energy—like an electricity that runs from your genitals through your spine and whole nervous system. This is what gives you that “orgasmic glow” all day—the sexual chi charge that comes from inside....
