Lo and behold, these superfood seeds can do so much for our strands. Here’s why hairstylists love a good flaxseed gel, plus how to make one yourself for shiny, hydrated curls no matter your type. That’s because flaxseeds are rich in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, which can nourish dry, damaged hair. Fatty acids have been touted for their ability to provide moisture (for your hair and your skin, it turns out)....
Canning allows for home cooks to “put up” shelf-stable food during the growing season so they can avoid paying a premium for food that gets shipped into the grocery store from far away. If you are shifting into more mindful living and looking to make choices that take both the environment and your household budget into consideration, then canning food is a great solution for you. And it doesn’t have to be intimidating!...
But should we be working in a cyclical routine for our hair as well? According to a recent TikTok by professional stylist Matt Newman, the answer is a resounding yes. Here’s the how-to. On your recovery day(s), you’ll need a deep cleanse. “Start with a double scrub,” Newman says. Meaning, you’ll want to wash the scalp twice in a row to get it really clean, as you most likely have some buildup from styling products (think of it like a double cleanse for your scalp)....
I found solace in french fries and doughnuts. I was overworked, overweight, and overwhelmed. The next morning, on my drive home, I kept pondering the woman I wanted to be. The single word that came to mind surprised me: worldly. I didn’t own a passport. I’d never been on a plane in my adult life. I grew up in a trailer in rural North Carolina. But none of that mattered because I wanted to be worldly....
For such a massive problem, the solution is actually microscopic. In healthy, symbiotic systems, plant roots feed these soil microbes sugars and give them a place to latch onto. In return, the microbes help the plants absorb nutrients in the surrounding soil. All life on Earth depends on this mutually beneficial relationship—but some agricultural practices can mess with it. Take tillers: those giant machines that look right at home on a large, open pasture....
It’s imperative that we offset these stressors with habits that alkalize the body so we reach a more neutral pH level. Here are a few ways to do it:
Your eye area is the thinnest and most delicate skin on your face, the first to betray aging, dryness, or a night of poor sleep—all the more reason to make sure you apply your undereye products properly. So let’s break it down, shall we? We tapped the experts on how to apply eye cream like a pro: On the other hand, if you have a creamy product on-hand to hydrate the undereye area, you can apply it after your serum, alongside your moisturizer....
The industry is peppered with suppliers that prey on the fact that many buyers may not know much about aromatherapy. Unfortunately, the industry lacks regulation, so many fall for marketing gimmicks, such as believing that terms like “therapeutic grade” and “certified pure” actually mean being held to a higher standard. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Here are some brands that offer quality essential oils that give you the most bang for your buck: Additionally, essential oil dilution is key for effective therapeutic benefit....
That’s why it’s important to get rid of any negative energy your crystal has accumulated as needed. “It needs to be refueled, just like our energy needs to be refueled by sleeping every night,” Quinn adds. Part of charging your crystal is clearing its energetic slate—hence why some people refer to charging crystals as “clearing” them. From there, it’s about filling your crystal back up, often with grounding energy that comes from places in nature: the moon, the soil, water, etc....
None of these questions has a simple answer. The way we feel when we fall in love doesn’t necessarily mean that we are with the right person. This is why we call it “falling” in love. It doesn’t mean that we are compatible — only that we are human and have body chemistry. Moreover, when we’re under love’s spell, most of us are willing to do anything, say anything, and be anything....
I get so activated in his presence. I light up. Quite literally, I buzz. And sometimes that fire takes over, like a burning rage inside of me. Out of nowhere, feelings such as jealousy, anger, frustration, and fear emerge. In a flip of a switch, I’m off and running like a volcano! It’s overpowering and completely out of my control. Yes, my man absolutely drives me wild. It’s hot. And it burns....
Here, experts share how to identify and kill bugs in houseplants to keep your greenery collection looking good as new. “There are so many ways they can come in, and my message is always that it’s normal to have pests if you have plants. It’s almost unavoidable,” Roos Kocken, a houseplant expert and sustainability advocate, tells mbg. With that being said, getting into the habit of regularly checking your plants for signs of pests is a smart idea....
Eye wrinkles get the lion’s share of the attention because they tend to be some of the first to pop up. This is because our skin around the eyes is also incredibly thin; our skin already thins as we age (due to a loss of collagen), so the area under our eyes is usually the first to sag. In fact, according to board-certified dermatologist and founder of MMSkincare Ellen Marmur, M....
Think of them as divine life coaches: Once you start to get to know your guardian angels, it will become much easier to sense their presence and recognize when they send you guidance. And the best way to get to know your guardian angels is by simply interacting with them. Here are four tips to get you started: If no name comes, it might be that your guardian angels are inviting you to name them yourself....
Due to a variety of factors, the vast majority of people only know how to access orgasmic energy when their genitals are being stimulated, with some requiring greater levels of stimulation than others to get to that place of energetic expansion and flow. (For some it is still frustratingly difficult to access orgasmic energy even with physical stimulation, possibly because the mind is stubbornly clinging on too tightly. This could be due to past traumas, feeling unsafe in one’s body, the presence of physical pain, negative social conditioning or shame around sexual pleasure, unhelpful belief systems or patterns regarding one’s sexuality, or any number of challenges....
Until, of course, I created my paleo pizza crust found in my book, Eat What You Love. This pizza crust is a nut-free, healthy recipe that includes dry active yeast for that traditional doughy flavor. Check out my step-by-step video to see this Paleo Pizza Crust in action. You’ll be cooking restaurant-level pies in no time!
Over a period of years, before the timing was right for us to couple up, my inner guidance led me through a process I’ve broken down into the following 11 steps. I’m not saying I mastered each step, but I made a gallant attempt and was rewarded with the love of my life. Love has been my greatest teacher. I hope what I learned will catapult you on your path to your own amazing love story....
Just make sure you’re lining just the skin, not the hair; the oil can keep color from dyeing the hair (which is the whole point of this venture, anyway). You also don’t want to skimp on ingredients here—as always, be mindful of comedogenic products that may cause breakouts (especially if you’re applying to areas prone to clogged pores, like the hairline). Gloves are also your friends here, as your hands are typically the first sign of an at-home hair dye job gone awry....
Living your life obsessed with weight and food is exhausting. It’s isolating. It’s painful. Think about how much more joy and in-the-moment experience we’d have in life were we not putting so much energy into planning meals, restricting, bingeing, beating ourselves up, and exercising from a place of anxiety. It’s being a friend and coach to yourself, being empathic, understanding, patient, tolerant, and compassionate—while still having expectations and valuing growth....
Sure, you can fake the fullness (cough, clip-in extensions) or you can get it the natural way. There’s nothing wrong with the former, but we’re fans of focusing on the latter. Here, our best tips. “Staying clear of sulfates in a shampoo is always a good call,” says Andi Scarborough, stylist and co-owner of Framed salon in Santa Monica, California. “These aggressive lathering agents can dry the hair out and strip color and natural oils....
