Dry hands are also irritating—in more ways than one. Yes, the chapped skin can be uncomfortable, itchy, and sometimes painful, but it’s also annoying to deal with, considering how much we use our hands on the regular. Your body’s natural oil production also decreases1 as you age, which can result in cracks and fine lines. It’s why derms often tout the importance of moisture and a good, thick occlusive to keep the skin hydrated....
Why, you ask? Since traditional white rolls are made from wood fibers that are broken down and dyed with bleach, they require a lot of water and energy to make—just to end up in the trash. Paper towels that have been whitened with chemicals are not compostable, and they’re deemed unrecyclable once you use them to soak up food items like grease. One way to reduce the impact of your home cleaning is to use dishcloths or reusable paper towels on spills....
If you’re a part of the majority, know that there are many ways you can improve your metabolic health: Regular physical activity, getting adequate sleep, and science-backed nutrition strategies like the power of green tea (or, even better, supplements with green tea extract).* “I think green tea extract is wonderful,” says integrative medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D. “Studies show that it is actually quite effective at supporting a healthy inflammatory response, so it can be beneficial to overall health....
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But according to Alicia Yoon, celebrity esthetician and founder of Peach & Lily, people might not pay enough attention to what she deems “the key to life for our skin”: hydration. In fact, she says having a well-hydrated base is what keeps her skin glowy and breakout-free. And there’s a very clear (mind the pun) reason why. It doesn’t stop there: According to Yoon, CRH can also kick-start what’s known as retention hyperkeratosis2—where dead skin cells become cohesive and don’t shed as normal (almost like they’re “stuck” to your face)....
First things first: What is gluten? Why is gluten such a problem now? We’re no longer eating the wheat that our parents ate. In order to have the drought-resistant, bug-resistant, and faster-growing wheat that we have today, we’ve hybridized the grain. It’s estimated that 5% of the proteins found in hybridized wheat are new proteins that were not found in either of the original wheat plants. These “new proteins” are part of the problem that has lead to increased system inflammation and intolerance of gluten....
But what wasn’t so evident was that we had a very unhealthy dynamic: he was addicted to power and I was addicted to giving mine away. He had opinions about everything I said or did, and insisted upon having the final say in our household. Once, for example, I disagreed with his decision to purchase an income property, and he told me that, until he made a bad choice financially, I had no say in how our money was spent....
At the same time, being very happy in your relationship does not automatically mean you’re ready to get engaged. It’s important to consider what a proposal really means and whether your relationship is really ready to take that step. To help you think through the decision and timing, we spoke with marriage therapists to get their insights into how soon is too soon to propose, how to know when you’re ready to get engaged, and more....
That is, until I connected with Erica Matluck, N.D., N.P. of Seven Senses, who seeks to help people heal from ailments past and present, conscious and unconscious, using the chakras as guides. There are a lot of things that are special about Matluck’s approach, but what I find the most valuable is her emphasis on acknowledging how different phases of life leave many of us wounded, but by acknowledging those wounds we can start to use them as attributes....
Fit for all levels of flexibility, the figure-4 stretch is a great pre-workout hip opener but also fits easily within your daily routine to rid your body of workday irritation. Here’s how to do the stretch effectively as demonstrated by certified Pilates instructor Helen Phelan, as well as a modification to practice at your desk for improved flexibility as you release negative emotions. While you get a deeper stretch doing this pose from a prone position, there are also a number of variations, like standing....
If you’re new to it, herbs like tarragon, bay, mint, lemon balm, lavender, rosemary, and thyme are some of the best to start with. There are lots of ways to dry them, and even more ways to use them up. Here’s how, from herbal teacher and co-author of The Handmade Apothecary and The Herbal Remedy Handbook Kim Walker. Hang-drying is a great way to air-dry if you don’t want to use up table or counter space....
It’s by and large a simple, painless process—oftentimes just 10 minutes from start to finish. But for those days when you feel like you don’t have a second to breathe, let alone reach out to a professional to touch up those arches, you might ponder any DIY opportunities. Dyeing your brows comfortably on the couch carries a certain allure, no? Of course, do a patch test before painting it on your brows—either on the inside of your wrist or behind your ear—just to make sure you won’t face an intense reaction....
The journey back to who you are will take time and effort. Once you’ve taken the time to get over your breakup, you’re ready to work on your next steps of personal growth. Here are six tips for finding yourself again and how to raise your self-esteem: If the picture you have of yourself in your mind stems from angry comments, hurtful words, and painful descriptions of your behavior, recognize that this is simply not accurate....
Don’t worry. If you’re dealing with a crush when you are married, follow these tips from therapists and psychologists on handling your crush without compromising your marriage. Crushes are particularly a dime a dozen in the workplace. In a recent study conducted by SimplyHired, 74% of full-time employees in committed relationships revealed they were attracted to an office colleague, so having a work crush even if you’re married is nothing out of the ordinary....
“Most people have engaged in some sort of virtual sex without realizing it,” board-certified sexologist Jessica Cline, MSW, LCSW, tells mbg. Some people assume virtual sex only refers to having sex on Zoom or interacting with cam girls, she notes, but “the first paid phone sex line was established about 40 years ago. I think it’s helpful to put that into context as a way to normalize fostering sexual connection and pleasure when in-person [sex] isn’t available....
“Get clear about your own motives for starting the conversation,” couples’ therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC, explains to mbg. “Are you motivated by pure curiosity? A desire to get to know someone better? A desire to build a stronger friendship? Do you have a specific goal in mind […] like a job interview?” When you’re clear on your motive, she says, you can be open about it. People will naturally wonder why you’re striking up a conversation, “and being clear about it from the start creates trust,” she says....
But how do you make a green smoothie actually taste good when you can’t load it up with frozen mango or banana? It’s all about using the right combination of ingredients—and we’ve cracked the code. Here, we bring you a customizable keto green smoothie formula that delivers every time. Fresh or frozen berries (½ cup). Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or mixed berries are all great choices as they’re low in carbs and high in fiber and antioxidants....
One thing’s for sure, hating yourself or your body is counterproductive. There’s no need. Save this post for a time like this so that you can maximize recovery over the next 24 hours. By the next morning, you’ll be feeling great again. Drink water immediately and consistently throughout the day. Whether you drank too much or ate too much, water is your best friend today. Not only is water the best thing to flush toxins out of your system, one of the biggest factors of that hung-over feeling after overdoing is dehydration—the likely culprit behind nausea, headache, and bloat....
The documentary, which was released on Netflix in late March, shines a light on the fishing industry’s many dark sides: Overfishing, plastic pollution, inaccurate labeling, and human rights abuses are all covered within the 90-minute flick. For starters, giving up seafood is not an option for everyone: “To opt for vegetarianism and veganism is a very respectable position, and it may (have to) become a majority decision in the coming years,” Daniel Pauly, Ph....
