I became aware of my shortness of breath immediately after eating or drinking certain things like desserts, wine, peanuts and cheese. Consuming these items can trigger your asthma, in addition to other items such as: It’s important to not diagnose yourself, but to seek medical advice (as I did!) with any type of physical discomfort. I immediately started to incorporate more vegan meals daily until I was comfortable with the change....
I once casually dated a guy for just five weeks before our communications tapered off, and now nearly four years later, I still have dreams about him and often catch myself wondering where he is and how he’s doing. When he comes up in conversations with others, I can hear the anger and hurt in my own voice, and if I saw him again, I’m sure I’d still get a rush of nerves and butterflies....
But then a weird thing happened. After feeling mostly symptom-free for several months, I started to notice my pain rear its ugly head for a few days every month. I would be fine for 27-ish days, but then for the next three or four, even taking a few steps would make me wince. And then I’d be fine again. It made absolutely no sense. That is, until I brought it up to my doctor....
And while foundation can be a useful tool, it’s important to remember this product is meant to make you feel better in your skin—not hide it completely or make you feel more insecure than before. We’re going to walk you through the basic steps professional makeup artists take and how to customize the process to fit your needs. And remember: As professional makeup artist Jenny Patinkin tells mbg, “I don’t think there’s any right or wrong way to apply foundation, as long as you are happy with the end result....
Before I gave up drinking, I experienced hundreds of fleeting moments in which I knew that I wanted to become teetotal, but I couldn’t bear the thought of living the rest of my life craving something that I had deemed off-limits. And so I continued to drink. That is, until I changed my approach to the whole business of living life sober. Next time that happens, remember this: if you continue to drink, you may continue to have these mornings....
But upon discovering Ayurveda, I began tinkering with a lot of its teachings. I was especially intrigued by its concept of Dinacharya, or a suggested routine of morning and nighttime practices, which includes waking up early. Really early. After a lot of trial and error, I finally developed a sweet repertoire of activities that help me wake up at 5:30 a.m. every day. Today is the 60th day of my journey....
In this episode of Clean Beauty School, I chat with Marmur all about her beauty philosophy, how she cares for her (very glowy) complexion, and LED therapy—of which she’s one of the pioneering experts in the field: “LED light is the missing link for skin care and wellness.” If you’re at all curious about LED masks (especially if you’re in the market for getting one), it’s worth a listen. “You get what you pay for,” she says....
I first learned about this technique when I was chatting with Fumiko Takatsu, face yoga instructor and founder of the Face Yoga Method, about the facial exercise practice, and I couldn’t help but ask for some go-to moves. Straight away I asked about forehead lines, as I’m seeing some faint etchings start to settle in. And the routine she showed me became my new favorite afternoon treat. She literally calls it the “instant pick-me-up” as if you need any more encouragement to give this a try....
It takes creativity and intention to walk through this storm with calmness, but it is possible. Here are some tips to avoid the things that cause anxiety to skyrocket and focus on living positively.
Yes, all of those emotions are different, albeit they are on a similar plane. According to Harvard Medical School psychologist Susan David, Ph.D., we tend to mislabel our emotions—and especially stress. More often than not, she tells me on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, we file all the uncomfortable emotions we face under a giant umbrella of “stress,” without actually understanding what they truly mean. And if we can’t understand our difficult emotions, how in the world can we begin to handle them?...
Brad, in an angry, judgmental tone, exclaims, “I can’t believe the credit card bill we just got! Why are you always buying things we don’t need?” Laurie, caught off guard, responds angrily, “I’m not the one who spends the money around here.” Their conversation then becomes a full-on screaming match, in which they’re each blaming the other, and Laurie walks away more confused than ever, wondering if maybe she, in fact, is the one who’s been spending all the money....
The hormones of your cycle affect more than just your period. They influence everything from your energy levels to your cognitive state, your nutritional needs, your sex drive, even your weight and the look of your skin. Men’s hormones follow a different pattern. They peak in the morning and gradually drop off over the day, reaching their lowest point at night. The next morning they peak again, and the whole male cycle starts afresh....
People who experience high levels of empathy might label themselves as “highly sensitive,” meaning their energy is affected by the emotional states of those around them. You might have walked into a room after an argument and felt the tension in the room, or you may have watched a movie and found yourself crying when a character experiences a sad event. In those moments, you’re experiencing empathy. Because of our past experiences, many of us do not develop a stable sense of what makes us us....
The universe often knows the ideal time to bring something into your life. The problem is that our earthly ego isn’t always privy to this divine timeline and can get frustrated when something takes longer than expected, just as the ego can get scared when something shows up before we feel ready. Below are some things to keep in mind about divine timing when you’re trying to manifest anything. Need some help tapping in to your intuition?...
But though my diet had kept my symptoms at bay for three years, I still felt sugar had a hold over me. That’s because I’d still make raw desserts with natural sweeteners (like pure maple syrup) and I’d add sugary fruits like banana, dates, mangoes and grapes to my daily smoothies. I also snacked on some fruit throughout the day as well, because I felt I needed the treat. Sure, I could probably create healthy, sugar-free meals myself, but I knew I needed structure and guidance to really break the habit, which is what Sarah offered....
So, finding a way to authentically motivate kids becomes paramount. However, “Motivation is complicated and has many influences,” Aliza Pressman, Ph.D., co-founding director and director of clinical programming for the Mount Sinai Parenting Center tells us. And it turns out that there are technically two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic. “When you do not care if the child internalizes the motivation for doing something, for example, you just really want them to go to bed and stay in bed because you are so tired!...
My hairstylist softly asked me, “So you have a lot going on right now, huh?” I laughed. Maybe I was making some weird face? She continued, “I can feel it in your scalp.” “We tend to hold a lot of tension across our hairline, behind our ears and in the neck; this is mostly due to stress and partly to posture,” Robin told me later. “We accumulate quite a lot of tension in these areas and often disregard them....
So what makes baby oil so special (and controversial), and what should you look for in a high-quality product? Find our breakdown, below. But here’s the thing about baby oil: Traditional options typically contain mineral oil—a relatively inexpensive, shelf-stable substance compared to other vegetable and fruit oils. The ingredient is highly occlusive, which gives baby oil its moisturizing power—for babies with diaper rash or irritation, the oil can create an occlusive environment so the skin doesn’t continue flaking....
And it’s called the “runner’s high.” Whether you’re a serial marathoner or occasionally fancy a jog around the block—chances are you’ve heard of this phenomenon. Not only is this “high” something that keeps regular runners coming back for more, it even makes the non-runners in the crowd curious… Because what does the runner’s high actually mean for our body and mind? Why does it make us feel so good, and does it actually make us “high?...
