If you’ve never spotted a red bump under your arm, consider yourself lucky. These pesky bumps can be difficult to name and even more challenging to work around with a razor. Luckily, we asked derms for the 101 on armpit pimples so you can be bump-free stat. While zits like these can certainly appear under the arms (and anywhere else you have pores), there’s a plethora of other bumps that are more likely taking up space in your armpit....
I’m also a traditional Italian girl who loves to eat, so my meals need to be delicious, too! Here’s what you might find me enjoying on a typical day: Oh, and coffee is a must. Don’t talk to me before I’ve had my coffee. I have at least one cup of bone broth every day, and I try to work in two cups. This morning, I went for chicken bone broth—but I love beef, turkey, and fish bone broth as well....
To get a clear picture of what probiotics do and how to tell if they’re working, mbg spoke with functional medicine doctors and gut health experts. Here’s what they have to say about what happens when you start taking probiotics. By introducing good bacteria to the gut microbiome, probiotic supplements and foods can help support gut microbial balance and promote healthy digestion.* Since they are literally alive, functional medicine doctor Amy Shah, M....
“The intention is to repeatedly bring yourself, or your partner, to the brink of an orgasm—continually building the intense sensations so that when you finally decide to climax, you will be rewarded with a mind-blowingly powerful orgasm,” relationship therapist Megan Harrison tells mindbodygreen. Practiced through masturbation, edging also gives you a greater understanding of your body and what it likes. It provides you with increased control over your own pleasure, helping you determine when and how it happens....
The vitamin is mainly involved in metabolic processes like cell signaling, hormone balance, and gene expression, says Gonzalez. It’s also the most prevalent fat-soluble vitamin in the skin3—making it essential for maintaining skin health. Naturally, your body cannot produce vitamin E, so you need to ingest it through your diet or supplementation. Most people get enough vitamin E4 through the diet, so true deficiency is quite rare. (It’s found in sources like almonds, wheat bran, sunflower seeds, spinach, and broccoli....
But you’re not the only guy this has ever happened to, and only you can define your sexuality. For years, study1 after study has found this to be the case. Interestingly enough, the number of people who report having experienced same-sex behavior or attractions is way higher than the number of people who actually identify as gay or bisexual. Clearly, the term “straight” isn’t quite as straightforward as it seems....
Whether you’ve been training hard or you’re just going out there for fun, running your first race can be intimidating when you don’t know what to expect. To help you overcome your pre-race anxiety, I’ve put together four tips to help you get through your first event while avoiding the infamous crash and burn: On the day of your event, eat a good meal approximately two hours before the event starts....
Ketosis can also offer health benefits that stretch far beyond weight loss. This way of eating can be beneficial for people with mitochondrial dysfunction and cancer1 or for athletes2 looking to increase their athletic performance. Here’s why the ketogenic diet is a good choice for weight loss and overall health: When it comes to most hunger pangs, we’re talking about ghrelin, not leptin. Ghrelin is the main hunger hormone and increases appetite....
Have you ever noticed that a short stint of sleep (less than a full seven to eight hours) caused you to crave unhealthy, calorie-dense foods the next day? Maybe you had to stop off for a sugary latte or high-carbohydrate breakfast food to help you make it through the morning. Or maybe you’re hitting that midday slump and need a high-calorie snack or sweet treat to make it through the afternoon....
Even if you don’t have a narcissistic parent, you may have a toxic family member or narcissistic ex who deeply affected you in a similar way. Whether a good or bad situation, familiarity is comfortable and often invited in. “Fearful of being perceived as ’needy,’ an individual may overcompensate by ignoring, not acknowledging, or denying one’s own needs,” says Dorfman. “As a result, a partner who perceives oneself as selfless, without emotional needs, can focus exclusively on the other....
The answer, it turns out, emerged from a little scroll (fine, more like a two-hour splurge) through my TikTok feed. According to a recent video from board-certified dermatologist Angelo Landriscina, M.D., I was making a big, big mistake—a faux pas he believes comes second only to skipping sunscreen (I don’t, FYI): I was applying my hydrating products on dry skin. That’s because moisturizers and certain serums (like hyaluronic acid) contain humectants, which pull in water to hydrate your skin....
One of those issues is sleep disturbances, so we asked naturopathic doctor Erica Matluck, ND, NP for her take on the chakra-sleep connection, and what can be done to support it. “With that said, typical insomnia is associated with the crown chakra,” she adds. “When the crown is imbalanced or blocked we feel disconnected from the whole, disconnected from nature.” This often leads to feelings of sadness, which can be accompanied by sleep issues1....
Below are 10 things to know about these rockstar roots. Some of the information is from Deborah’s Madison’s latest, amazing book Vegetable Literacy, which I highly recommend if you’re looking to navigate the differences between mustard and mizuna cabbage, or want suggestions with what to do with the rhubarb in your CSA (besides my default of just throwing it in the juicer). They’re botanically two different vegetables, even though the supermarket may use them interchangeably....
If communication is not your forte, don’t worry. Below are 10 signs you can look for to help you increase your communication awareness and enrich your relationship in the most mindful, uplifting ways. Unhelpful: You are so irrational; your opinion is just plain wrong. Helpful: Your perspective is different from mine. I’d like to know more about your thoughts so that I can understand you better. Unhelpful: Our bills are past due again; if you were smarter, you’d get a better job, and we wouldn’t be in this situation....
Usually our money is the ugly duckling, and no matter how many great habits we might have, it’s hard to see how they can apply to our finances, yet there are so many great habits we have in our daily routines that will work for your money—like those in your wellness routine. TIP: Scheduling five minutes a day or 15 to 30 minutes a week to review your accounts and update your budget can do wonders to reduce your stress levels and keep you on track....
You can tap into your creative side, take your mind off things, and maybe even get into a flow state. If you’re interested in trying your hand at adult coloring books, we rounded up 11 of our favorites, plus some artist-backed tips on how to use them. As artist and author of The Art of Aliveness Flora Bowley tells mbg, “Creative practices give us the opportunity to tune into our intuition and aliveness, loosen our grip on perfection and overthinking, and move from a place of experimentation, presence, and play....
That label means the brand has removed a certain number of chemicals from the lacquer, usually ones that are associated with health concerns (like formaldehyde, toluene, etc.). Did you know, though, that some of those eliminated ingredients are actually animal products? If you’re wondering, What kinds of animal products can you find in nail polish? you should know that these ingredients often fly under the radar. Traditional red lacquers often contain carmine—a dye derived from beetles that gives the polish a crimson hue; shimmery, holographic polishes can have guanine (or “pearl essence”), which comes from fish scales; and some also include oleic acid1, a fatty acid found in various animal sources, that helps thicken the varnish and add a smooth emollience....
In the case of 1111 (and even 11 or 111), according to professional intuitive and author of Angel Intuition Tanya Carroll Richardson, 1 is always about new things, new cycles, new beginnings, and bringing new elements into your life. Numerologist and author of You Are Cosmic Code Kaitlyn Kaerhart echoes this point, adding that seeing repeated ones in numerology signals that a beginning is near, and it’s a good time to “focus on innovation and creativity, embrace your independence, and go after what you want....
We spoke with personal trainers to learn all about the pros and cons of the 12-3-30 and snag expert tips on how to tailor the workout to your needs or find another one that’s a better fit. However, keep in mind these numbers are to be used as guidelines. If your treadmill incline doesn’t go up to 12%, or the speed is too fast or slow, you can adjust accordingly to suit your fitness level....
