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But, besides the obvious added sugars, how can you tell which food could spike your blood sugar and leave you feeling meh? Luckily, there is a handy rating system called the glycemic index that scores how different foods will affect your blood sugar. Here, we breakdown everything you need to know about the glycemic index, how your favorite foods rank, and what to eat for better blood sugar balance. A food’s glycemic index is calculated as the ratio of the blood glucose response to 50 grams of available carbohydrates (in any given food) compared to the blood glucose response to 50 grams of pure glucose....

So to help you out, we selected one actionable tip for each skin goal, all backed by science. These certainly aren’t the only ways to tend to your skin in 2023, but they will help you achieve a running start. Let’s get into it. Short answer: probably. “Vitamin C is one of the few active ingredients that can benefit all skin types,” board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., says about the ingredient....

There are four primary attachment styles, with three of them falling under the umbrella of insecure attachment. One of those three is ambivalent attachment, also known as anxious attachment or anxious-ambivalent attachment. According to somatic psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist Holly Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT, a child develops an ambivalent attachment style when they find from an early age that they cannot truly rely on their caregivers emotionally. This results in relationship difficulties down the line, she says, wherein those insecurities around trust and emotional support and connection keep rearing their heads....

I carry this generational wisdom and his legacy to the West to share this incredible science in a comprehensible yet undiluted manner. My formal Ayurvedic education has been in Sanskrit, which allows me to minimize what’s usually lost in translation. Here are the true essential principles of the Ayurvedic diet, with foods to eat and avoid and a sample meal plan for each dosha. While scientific literature on the diet as a whole is limited, the following benefits have also been supported by research: If a food is considered high in its nutritional value but can create dysfunction in the gut, it will eventually hurt digestion and, thus, the ability to take the best out of all subsequent foods....

Whether you’re trying to suss out your relationship compatibility with a crush or your marriage compatibility as a long-term couple, this compatibility test will give you some clues—but it’s also important to understand what exactly it means to be compatible with someone. Here’s a simple, five-minute compatibility test to try out: This romantically compatibility test will take about 5 minutes. Answer each question as honestly as possible for the most accurate results....

Here, experts weigh in on what butterflies symbolize, plus how to know if you have a connection to these special creatures. “Butterflies show us how we can go within ourselves to dissolve old forms and morph, rebuilding and evolving ourselves,” she explains, noting that they show us the importance of surrender and trust “as part of the essential process of growth and renewal.” As author Erika Buenaflor, M.A., puts it in her book Animal Medicine, butterflies also symbolize rebirth, hope, and bravery....

The first step toward sweeter dreams is making your bedroom feel like a sanctuary—but that varies based on your sign. So in the newest episode of our Sleep & The Stars series with Avocado Green Mattress, we tapped the interior design expertise of Jessica Pickens and wisdom of astrologer and author of The Complete Book of Dreams Stephanie Gailing to better understand what every air sign needs in their bedroom for better slumber....

To get to the bottom of this rumor that stress can cause yeast infections, mbg spoke with a couple of functional medicine doctors and OB/GYNs. Here’s what they have to say about the possible connection. In other words, it might not be causing the infection, but stress could be the reason it’s sticking around for so long. Other possible causes of yeast infections are antibiotics, increased sugar intake, an imbalanced gut microbiome, Trubow says....

Earlier this year, some of the nation’s leading cardiologists updated the list using the latest research and made the first addition to Life’s Simple 7 (now Life’s Essential 8) in over a decade: Get healthy sleep2. Here’s why sleep is just as important for preventing cardiovascular disease as eating right and staying active—if not more so—and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it for heart health. “If you don’t heal your mitochondria at night, it almost doesn’t matter how well you eat or how much you exercise; your body has broken mitochondrial engines, and you’re not going to make energy as efficiently,” Twyman said....

According to the study, dementia prevalence is expected to rise 166%1 worldwide over the next 30 decades. That means global cases will increase by 3 million in 2023 alone! Needless to say, cognitive decline—and how to prevent it—have certainly been on our minds all year. Consider incorporating one (or many) of these health habits into your daily routine to bolster your cognitive function in 2023 and beyond:

In an email, a spokesperson for eharmony told me that over half of all its users are Gen Z or millennials (contrary to what some may assume about this classic dating site), and that 2.3 million messages are sent weekly. It says the platform’s demographic is 51% men and 49% women. In my research, it seems like many people turn to eharmony when they’re serious about finding a relationship and are willing to invest the time—given that you can only sign up for months at a time for the premium memberships....

This question was regarding the practice of the backbends of yoga because they can arouse sexual feelings. I have been teaching backbending yoga for over 10 years now and interestingly enough this was the first student who had the guts to ask. It is a pretty provocative question but coming from a student whom I know was facing some challenges and distractions in his practice. He wanted to know if it was: 1) normal, 2) should he continue, and 3) is he the only one?...

Remember that the serving of a hemp oil extract will encompass all of the plant’s compounds as a whole (and may identify the amount of CBD within each serving, for example) and thus, may be higher than that of a CBD isolate product. This is because hemp oil contains not only hemp-derived CBD but an array of other compounds (other cannabinoids, plus terpenes, flavonoids, etc.) that have a way of working together to boost the product’s overall benefits....

The thing is: Buying a new outfit for our every autumnal whim isn’t always the most sustainable or feasible option. But whether you’ve got an entire Pinterest board devoted to fall ‘fits or would simply love a refresh, all things are possible with a Nuuly monthly clothing rental subscription. From that comforting soup recipe to your most stylish pair of boots, fall is the season for obsessions. And here’s why clothing rental is about to be your new favorite fall fix… Nuuly offers thousands of styles to meet your mood....

Unlike an all-purpose cleaner (whose job is to clean surfaces that are dusty or lightly soiled), degreasers can cut through more caked-on messes. To do so, they’re usually formulated with harsher chemicals—which makes creating your own a good idea. If you don’t have these on hand, go out and grab some! They can be used for so many cleaning and degreasing purposes around the house. You should also avoid aluminum surfaces, as vinegar can cause staining, and it may have the same effect on certain stainless-steel utensils, such as kitchen knives....

A study published today in Scientific Reports, used thermal cameras to compare heat in the hands of those with rheumatoid arthritis1 and those without. The study wanted to figure out if the patients who didn’t show typical signs of pain, swelling, and inflammation—but clearly had the disease—would match the heat of healthy patients. After analyzing the two groups, they still found higher temperatures in the hands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (more than 88....

The adage “New Year, New You” has felt dated for quite some time, but I do think there is value in setting intentions and resolutions this time of year. It’s less about rebranding once the clock strikes midnight and more about committing to rituals that you think can benefit your life in some way. This can happen on any calendar date, of course, but there’s no time like the present....

With our world growing increasingly toxic, the question is not if you should do a detox; it’s when. So start listening to your body, and if you are experiencing any one of these, it’s a sign that it’s time to start your detox method of choice: If you answered yes to more than one of these, it’s time to do something about it! Instead of doing another fast crash detox, do something sustainable and make your whole life a cleanse....

Since meeting my husband, I had tried three different types of oral contraceptives. Each one had side effects that put a tremendous strain on our relationship.The first pill made me bleed profusely every time we had sex. The second caused me to become jealous and paranoid. We argued loudly, intensely, emotionally, and often in public. My self-esteem was rock bottom, and I lashed out at any perceived offense. The third option was just the final shovel of dirt on my already well-buried libido....