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And while you don’t want to touch your face midday with dirty fingers, there’s still a serious lack of connection in this way of self care: our hands are the most powerful and effective tool we have when it comes to tending to our faces. Which is why many skin care professionals are proponents of facial massage. Here, what to know. Consider also that your face has hundreds of pressure points, with each one corresponding to a specific part of the body....

In 2009 I had two extruded discs in my back and was told I needed surgery, but I didn’t want surgery or pills. I began practicing yoga and turned to some of the best functional medicine doctors and wellness experts in the industry to heal. This was the beginning of my journey—and of mindbodygreen. The first contributors to mindbodygreen were some of those same people who helped me—the best in the wellness business like Dr....

Here’s what sex therapists have to say. That is, having “enough” sex is not about striving to do it a certain number of times per month. Instead, “it’s all based on what those two particular people want and how they collaborate together to create a sex life that works for both,” she previously told mbg. Her measure of whether a couple is having enough sex? Simple: “If both people are happy, they are having enough....

In addition to being a potential carrier of the virus, these castaways could pose a threat to wildlife and natural ecosystems. “Like other plastic pollution, littering these items creates environmental and health hazards,” Beth Porter, a waste expert and author of Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System, tells mbg. So, we know that used PPE doesn’t belong on the ground—but where does it belong? Here are a few ways to dispose of it safely and sustainably....

This is why it’s worth considering how new technologies, including cellphones, affect the function of our cells. Without a doubt, cellphones can save lives. They enable quicker notification of emergency medical services, speed up transmission of medical records, and expedite the recording of an EKG for rhythm analysis. Here’s what we know: electromagnetic energy emitted by cellphones appears to increase reactive oxygen species (oxidation or rust, a common mechanism of aging and disease), weakens cell membranes, and alters the handling of calcium in cells....

“Clingy behavior comes from a person’s desire to fulfill their unmet needs, whether it be emotional, physical, spiritual, or mental,” couples’ therapist Beverley Andre, LMFT, tells mbg. “The person is experiencing fear and anxiety that is attached to a belief they won’t get their needs met, so they cling even harder to a person or situation to prevent the risk of this happening.” Notably, the word “clingy” tends to have a strong negative connotation, according to couples’ therapist Aparna Sagaram, LMFT....

Crosby, a model and graduated college football athlete turned health coach, has spent the last few years tinkering and testing in the kitchen to hack the desserts we know and love. By removing sugar, grains, dairy, and gluten, and adding healthy fats, low-sugar fruits, and healthy spices, he’s created a suite of sweets that fuel your body, mind, and soul. Get the recipe below. His brand, Tailord Life, is dedicated to self empowerment for the new you....

As a partner, how can you support and love someone with depression without taking on the role of their therapist? Here’s what to know about how depression can affect relationships, plus how to handle it. There’s research that indicates, for example, that depression can cause decreased libido and sexual dissatisfaction1, on top of making other everyday tasks difficult. And with one partner depressed, the other is left unsure of what to do....

Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.

It’s important to take in enough magnesium from your diet, as your body doesn’t produce the almighty mineral on its own. Unfortunately, data suggests that this is easier said than done. It’s currently estimated that 43% of U.S. adults6 don’t meet their daily magnesium needs7 (310 to 320 milligrams for women, 360 milligrams for pregnant women, and 400 to 420 milligrams for men, FYI) from food alone. Some of this gap is due to the way that our food is grown in this country, which you can read all about here....

But is this melatonin side effect actually backed by science? Here’s what the research says. “This is critical for many functions,” Teitelbaum tells mbg, but, most importantly, for nudging us to sleep at nighttime. When the sun goes down and your space gets dark, that’s when melatonin can kick in and tell the body that it’s time for bed. What’s interesting is that most people associate melatonin with sleepiness, when the true parallel is between melatonin and a clock....

While dreams remain a somewhat mysterious function of the human brain, they’re undoubtedly fascinating. So, we asked experts all your burning questions, from why we dream every night, to how to interpret your last wonky nightmare. Here’s what to know. Dreams help us “process the emotion-laden events of the day and then store these memories in our associative web of memories,” she notes. This can explain why we have recurring dreams, she adds, as deeply emotional events like trauma or grief can take a while to process....

The real benefits, however, come courtesy of our nutrient-dense greens powder. mbg’s organic veggies+ powder is made with USDA-certified organic sea vegetables, dark leafy greens, digestive enzymes, and prebiotic fibers. Together, these ingredients can help encourage better nutrient absorption, support digestion, and nourish your gut’s microbiome. Plus, with the addition of powerful antioxidants turmeric and ginger, this blend may reduce inflammation and enhance immune function, too.* This pesto is a tasty, better-for-you choice to top zoodles, toss with a salad, or serve as a dip for crudités....

Think of financial wellness like preventive medicine. Preventive medicine involves practicing healthy behaviors now to prevent disease in the future. When you begin exercising, eating a more balanced diet, getting better sleep, etc., not only are you setting yourself up for a longer, healthier life, but you also start to feel better in the present. The same goes for financial planning. By implementing even a few budgeting and saving tips now, you’re creating a stable foundation for the future—plus you can expect immediate positive changes in your day-to-day life....

Here’s everything you need to know about how to sext, including tons of examples for you to try with your partner and general rules to keep in mind for an optimal sexting experience that leaves both you and your partner feeling good after being a little bad. It can be as simple as the quick recounting of a memory (“last night was so hot, I loved the way you pushed me up against the wall”), or it can be a 10-paragraph erotic novel your partner writes specifically for you via text without any expectation of a response besides a “thank you....

Before making any plans this year, focus on carving out little moments throughout the day for some extra pampering. And it doesn’t hurt to stop by The Vitamin Shoppe beforehand to pick up a few essentials. Here are four ways to show yourself love through beauty and self-care: Part of being mindful when it comes to your skin care is tuning in to what your regimen may be missing. Vitamin C is a great addition because it offers benefits for every skin type....

Your indoor greenery can probably survive without fertilizer (as long as it gets adequate water and sunlight), but adding it can help plants really thrive. “In general, nitrogen is the be-all and end-all of nutrients,” Jonathan Russell-Anelli, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science, tells mbg. “It is generally the most limiting, and it is needed in abundance and is often needed quickly. P and K also are often required beyond the soil’s ability to meet immediate needs....

In order to get the most out of your rest-and-recovery day, you should work from within, too. The goal: reduce inflammation to foster a healthy environment for healing. Here’s one step you might not have heard of yet. The risk of chronic inflammation is reason enough to prioritize antioxidants, but “at its worst, oxidative [stress] can also damage DNA and cause pre-cancers and cancers,” board-certified dermatologist Kenneth Mark, M.D., notes....

No other concept has run clearer bells for me since then. Despite the hours I spend devouring up as many spiritual self-help and wellness books, I still find myself reciting those words like my own personal mantra - it’s how I live my life. Every time you’re faced with a stressful situation, when you’re working at something without a return or when your ego and emotions get the better of you, just look to these three steps....

Silence. Total, deafening silence. What do we agree on? Music and food. One thing we loved to do together was cook. I miss that—planning the meals, goofing off at the grocery store, setting up the kitchen, chopping, and sautéing, music blasting with the windows open wide letting the Southern California sun stream in. Talking, laughing and loving. I’m comforted by those uncomplicated memories and have tucked them away inside a special place in my heart....