When viewed through a cultural lens, detoxing becomes less of an opportunity to lose weight and more of a tool for spiritual cleansing and purification. Many cultures through time have considered fasting a devotional act and prized it for its sacred ability to connect the mind and body to the Universal way. Here are just a few examples: Today, depending on their leader, sweat lodges feature dry herbs alongside the dry rocks of the lodge....
With these tweaks in mind, here is a simple three-day juice cleanse for beginners, focusing on those gorgeous winter fruits and veggies. You can blend the protein milk with any of the following for extra fiber: If you are feeling cold or tired, I suggest sipping a veggie broth throughout the day to warm your body and contribute nutrients you need for a safe and effective juice cleanse.
If the thought of a DIY wax makes you cringe (understandable), rest assured that all salon-grade sugar pastes have the exact same kitchen ingredients, and the process isn’t so daunting once you get the hang of it. Although, we should note that sugaring isn’t for everybody—specifically those with coarser hairs. Peek our full sugaring guide to see if the all-natural paste is right for you or if waxing is the better go-to....
But what exactly do you believe? And how often do you check in with yourself to reaffirm what it is you believe? One method to find out is to write a belief statement. To write your own belief statement take a few moments and follow these three simple steps: For those questions where you answered yes write your belief statement by beginning it with the phrase “I believe I create my own life because…” Using the first three as examples: Now post your belief statement somewhere you can read it when you wake up and then again when you go to sleep....
For those of you who didn’t know a kiwifruit could be anything but green… Allow us to introduce you. You can think of Zespri SunGold Kiwis as a cousin to the classic kiwifruit. With a vibrant and bright golden color, Zespri SunGold Kiwis are refreshingly tasty and bursting with sweetness—aka drool-worthy. “In general, they are very nutrient-dense,” explains registered dietitian Jessica Cording. “Kiwis are a good source of vitamin C (more than an orange), potassium (as much or more than a banana), and fiber....
Here’s the catch: Time-restricted eating can be difficult! Especially if you’re just embarking on a new eating window, sticking to your plan (whichever works best for your body) may come with challenges. That’s where nutrition scientist Courtney Peterson, Ph.D., comes in: Peterson is an internationally recognized researcher in the field of intermittent fasting, and on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, she dives into the ins and outs of meal timing, including some tips to make the venture easier (and way more enjoyable)....
Now, while wrinkles are ultimately inevitable (and shouldn’t be feared), they do signal skin changes and sometimes damage of some sort—and if the creases start to crop up earlier than you’d like, you can attempt to smooth those lines with some targeted tips. But wait: Different types of wrinkles have (slightly) different causes—so you can’t exactly soften them all in one fell swoop. “Examples include the marionette lines from the edge of the mouth to the jaw, nasolabial folds from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, cheek lines behind the smile lines, neck, and under-chin lines,” adds Bailey....
That doesn’t mean you have to surrender to those pesky flyaways; rather, try these easy, stylist-approved hacks for smoothing down those hairs in a pinch. Each gives you just the right amount of hold, with enough flexibility to keep your hair touchably soft:
Below are the factors that reduce your collagen levels, plus what you can do to support them naturally: Regardless, the process is inevitable and, unfortunately, outside of your control. “Our bodies always balance collagen production and degradation,” Goldenberg explains. “When we are young, our bodies produce more collagen than we break down. That balance tips the wrong way with age since tissue regeneration decreases.” Board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., said it is one of her favorite supplements to take daily for glowing skin, as it promotes fibroblast proliferation8, and fibroblasts are the cells that produce collagen....
“Grow lights let indoor growers of any scale bring the right spectrum of light to their plants,” says Roger Buelow, the chief technology officer at AeroFarms, a high-tech vertical farming company that grows produce indoors year-round. “Technically, plants don’t need sunlight. They need the appropriate spectrum of light,” he explains, adding that plants are actually quite choosy in this regard. Their chloroplasts only conduct photosynthesis for a narrow bandwidth of light, which a grow lamp can deliver....
When I became pregnant with our first child, a baby boy, it was a topic that quickly surfaced as something that needed deep attention and discussion. My husband was also concerned that our son might be teased for looking different from most other boys his age. However, what many people might not know, is that this surgery has actually been consistently declining in the U.S. In 2010, it was actually just 58 percent....
This is one of my favorite yoga flows for digestion. It is designed to calm the mind and stimulate your digestive organs, which may help them to function more effectively. For more yoga flows and mindfulness tips, check out Claire’s new ebook ENERGIZE!
Upping your collagen intake, such as through collagen peptide supplements, has been shown to support natural levels in your body1, resulting in a healthier complexion and more hydrated skin.* To improve your gut health, eat fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut. Make sure you buy refrigerated brands, which contain large amounts of live bacteria. So if you’re serious about feeling younger than you are, add all of these foods to your diet—and eat them daily if you can....
We spend most of our energy rehashing the past or rehearsing the future: wishing, hoping, planning, ruminating, missing, regretting. We are disconnected from what is happening in our lives — right now, in the present moment — and even within our own bodies and minds. In this mode, emotions seem to just sort of happen to us, and we might not acknowledge them, understand them, or realize we can control them....
Often called the “low pushup,” Chaturanga (aka Four-Limbed Staff Pose) proves tricky without a solid core and well-developed shoulder and arm muscles. But a proper Chaturanga in your practice is within reach — here are eight common poses we practice in yoga, designed to build up enough strength over time to master the art of Chaturanga. Plus, your arms will look great too. Begin on your hands and knees, then tuck the toes and lift the hips up high until your body forms the shape of an upside-down “V....
Autoimmunity occurs when your immune system—your body’s defense against invaders—becomes confused. In other words, your body is fighting something, whether that’s infections, toxins, allergens, or a stress response. But somehow, that immune army can’t distinguish friend from foe. Your own tissue gets caught in friendly crossfire, and your joints, brain, skin, and sometimes your whole body become casualties. I believe in some cases, there can be alternative ways to deal with autoimmune conditions....
If it sounds too good to be true, don’t take our word for it: We spoke to sleep experts to find out exactly how cooling weighted blankets work, what to look for when buying one, and then rounded up 10 of the best options on the market. “As far as how they work, it’s thought that weighted blankets provide deep pressure stimulation, which activates the parasympathetic, or ‘rest and digest’ part of the nervous system,” says Nishi Bhopal, M....
That’s because your favorite curry can mess with digestion, even in the middle of the night after you’ve already fallen asleep. Spicy foods also have high levels of capsaicin, a phytochemical that increases metabolism and thermogenesis (calorie burn for heat), which can also interfere with some people’s sleep. Nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, M.D., once explained that “consuming 2.5 milligrams of capsaicin per meal (7.68 mg/day) has been shown to restore the energy balance in the body....
Schulz’s honest prose provides something everyone can relate to, as you’ll find in the excerpt below. To read the full story, purchase your own copy of Lost & Found here. We had, by then, spent two vertiginous, elongated, atemporal weeks in the hospital. At no point during that time did we have a diagnosis, still less a prognosis. At every point, we were besieged with new possibilities, new tests, new doctors, new hopes, new fears....
