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These ancient cultures used different modalities to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal, but they all recognized the power of internal energy. When you say someone has “good vibes,” you are really talking about that person’s vibrational energy—and happy people tend to vibrate on a higher frequency. Places have vibes too. When you walk into a room in which a fight has just occurred, you may feel a dense energy that makes you want to leave right away....

When I first cut dairy from my diet, I was hesitant that it would make any real difference in how I felt. No one in my family had ever had food intolerance issues, so why would I? I was in denial for close to a year before I got serious about honoring what my body had been telling me through feeling terrible on a day-to-day basis. When I committed to being dairy-free, I decided that in order to stay on track, I needed to know exactly what symptoms would come and go if I brought the dairy back....

While the reishi mushroom, or “Lingzhi” in Chinese, is still relatively unknown in Western cultures, this fascinating fungus has been revered in Asian societies for thousands of years and is one of the oldest symbols of well-being and longevity. These “mushrooms of immortality” are found growing on plum trees in the wild and were originally reserved for use only by royals. If the royals swore by them, why shouldn’t you?...

Even though they’re newly trending in the food scene, goji berries have been around for a long, long time. And while there is a need for more research to determine exactly how beneficial these berries are, a handful of promising studies tout their nutritional goodness. Learn what a goji berry is, why you need it in your diet, and how to incorporate this fruit into everyday dishes. In the U....

More than perhaps ever before, right now is a divine time for every person to buckle down, double their study of self, and connect to this inner feminine energy—otherwise known as the Divine Feminine. The world desperately needs more compassion, empathy, and warmth, which are the natural skills and intentions of archetypal femininity. This call doesn’t only go out to women, of course: Every person holds both feminine and masculine energies and qualities, and while women have been culturally indoctrinated to feel a deep and internalized connection with femininity, people of all genders have access to it....

France’s infrastructure — including a socialized medical system, low-cost child care, and numerous resources for pregnant women — allows women the time to prepare and recuperate from childbirth and, just as important, to care for the newborn baby. Medicalized births are still standard. France is often regarded as a country that relies wholly on medicalized, medicated births. Epidurals are the norm (“Why go through the pain if you don’t have to?...

Here’s what they’re all about, plus how to know which one(s) you’re feeling. Nevertheless, she adds, “We can certainly love people in a multitude of ways, and often do. When we think about the different Greek words for love, it’s possible to see how these connect to the greater categories of passionate and compassionate love.” The question of what it means to love someone has been the inspiration behind so many songs for a reason: It’s a very complicated emotion that we all experience differently....

Unfortunately, you might notice your back or neck pain is worse when you get out of bed in the morning—starting a never-ending cycle of trying to chase higher-quality sleep. That being said, you shouldn’t rule your mattress out altogether. “You can definitely sleep in less than optimal positions, which can leave you with a stiff back or sore neck,” explains Yuen. “If your mattress or pillow is not filling in empty space while you’re sleeping or is pushing you too far out of a neutral alignment, I would absolutely recommend exploring changes in mattresses or pillows....

That’s why I created this quick yoga flow, specifically designed to help open up your body and release those tight hips. We’re going to move through a series of hip-opening poses and really focus on promoting mobility in your body. I also encourage you to be very gentle and patient with yourself during this practice. You might not be exactly where you want to be at this moment—and it’s absolutely OK to take modifications as needed for your body....

She’s also quick to encourage you to think outside the breakfast: Why not use this recipe to make a bit of a cake, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee for the afternoon? “I also experimented with small spring-form pans to see if making a baked oatmeal cake was actually something tasty, and wow…it was great!” she writes. “This recipe can’t really be messed up, so please try it out....

After you’ve left a gaslighting relationship, you may be feeling a variety of emotions—anger, relief, sadness, and even despair. All these feelings are normal after any breakup but especially so after a breakup with a gaslighter. Not only are you grappling with the loss of someone you perhaps cared a lot about, but you’re also processing the pain of being hurt by that person: You entrusted your heart to someone who wasn’t who you thought they were, and they made a concerted effort to trick you, to undermine your self-confidence, and to make you question your reality....

With options to talk, text, or video chat with your online therapist, you can’t beat the convenience of therapy from your own home. As access to therapy continues to improve, the United States has seen an increase in the number of people open to receiving mental health treatment online. In fact, a 2022 public opinion poll by the American Psychiatric Association found that nearly four in 10 Americans have used telehealth services to meet with medical or mental health professionals....

This supplement helps you fall asleep faster by prompting muscle relaxation and promoting a steady state of relaxation.* Beyond that, it helps you stay asleep longer (thanks to GABA’s clinically shown benefits for sleep quality) and wake up feeling energized.* All of this together adds up to deep, restorative rest that’s essential for those who are constantly on the go.*

Squirting is a colloquial term for a specific type of gushing ejaculatory response that some vagina owners can have during sex. Unfortunately, there’s been so little thorough research done on this relatively common sexual occurrence, so even the most basic questions about squirting don’t have clear-cut answers. For example: Can everyone do it? Here’s what we know. But some sex experts believe all people with vaginas can likely learn how to squirt with the right technique and under the right conditions....

If I had to rank the things we take most seriously in our household, trailing somewhere behind nutrition, movement, and mental health, you’d find coffee in a top slot. I’ll be the first to admit I’ve been pretty spoiled by the daily Chemex brews my partner Ryan makes for us, always featuring a beautiful, freshly ground bean from a roaster we admire. And of course, as mbg’s health director, well-being is always top of mind....

But beyond hunting, we also see deer in different spiritual and religious traditions, symbolic of themes like love and divinity. As spiritual teacher Alyson Charles tells mbg, deer’s healing wisdom ultimately relates to the path of the open heart, gentle strength, unconditional love, and compassion. This animal’s peaceful serenity is a perfect example of what deer represents, and all together encourages a certain embracing of the divine. “The deer is a sensitive, highly intuitive spirit guide....

If you’re facing a similar experience, know that you’re not alone. Here are some brain-based ways to boost mood that I recommend to patients who are trying to feel better during this uncertain time. Whenever you have a sad, hopeless, or worthless thought, your brain releases chemicals that make you feel bad. On the flip side, hopeful, loving, happy thoughts release chemicals that make you feel good. While you’re sheltering at home, if most of your thoughts are focused on what you hate about self-isolation, your brain and body will be drowning in feel-bad chemicals....

The specific term permaculture was coined by Bill Mollison in the 1970s and literally means “permanent agriculture.” It refers to the constant cycling that happens in this type of garden throughout the seasons. The technique is similar to lasagna gardening in that permaculture gardens are, for the most part, self-sustaining. They don’t require much labor from your end and instead thrive on natural forces like the sun, wind, and water....

Here, we explain everything you need to know. Makeup artists agree, too: “Cleaning brushes is a must: They collect bacteria over time and can just get really nasty, especially ones that apply creamy makeup,” says Duvall.

Yes, vitamin D is made by sunshine. However, in the northern latitudes, the sun is only strong enough to stimulate vitamin D production in your skin 3 to 4 months a year, typically from May through August. During these months, your skin will make enough D to maintain good levels of the vitamin in your blood, if you are outside for at least 20 minutes a day, without sunscreen, typically between 10 am and 2 pm, in shorts and a tank top....