Of course, the opposite is true, too: If you use a lesser-quality product, you run the risk of stripping your hue and further damaging your hair. The second is that the color can fade or tinge pretty easily, so you need something that’s going to help protect the pigment and keep it from picking up unwanted undertones. And as an old hair colorist adage goes, why spend all that money on hair color if you’re not going to tend to it properly?...
We reached out to licensed marriage therapists Beverley Andre, LMFT; Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT; and Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT; for their thoughts on what couples should talk about before getting married. Here are some of the most important, eye-opening questions to ask before marriage: Consider questions like: Consider questions like: You’ll want to understand how you’ll share the housework, child care, and mental load. “Everyone who plans to get married has created a story or a narrative in their head about what that will look like for them....
In our brain-imaging work, we began by looking for patterns that could help us diagnose and treat mental health conditions, such as ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. But as we studied more and more scans, we also realized that certain brain patterns corresponded to personality types. Based on our research, we have identified five primary brain types that influence who you are, how you behave, and how you relate to others....
Who wants to stress about dinging that hardwood with your new kettlebell, hammering your joints on unforgiving tile, or smushing your carpet with your gigantic treadmill when you’re trying to get your sweat on? That’s where dedicated home gym flooring comes in. We worked alongside fitness and interior design experts to round up seven of the best options for specific workouts, so you’ll have the foundation you need (literally) for some serious training....
Every diet I tried ended up the same way. There would be a whole list of foods I wasn’t allowed to eat. I’d follow the diet to the letter. I’d lose a little weight through sheer brute force and willpower. Then there would come an inevitable point when I couldn’t take it anymore and I’d have a huge binge. Whatever weight I had lost on the diet would come back in a matter of days, and a week later I’d be 5 pounds heavier than when I started the diet....
For many, this narrowing of passageways is caused by lying down (sorry back sleepers!)—but it’s not the only factor. “Some people have anatomical[ly] narrow airways from nasal septal deviation, enlarged tonsils and adenoids,” Dr. Cacho explains. “Others snore due to seasonal allergies, alcohol consumption, [or] as a side effect of medications that relax the upper airway.” Additional aspects that can impact whether you snore include age and weight. Weakened throat muscles are part of the natural aging process, which means your throat closes naturally as you age....
But, I will say, there’s good reason the advice stuck around for so long. And that’s because not all oils are created equal: Some oil options out there certainly do contribute to clogged pores. It’s a concept we know in the beauty industry as “comedogenic and noncomedogenic.” And that’s why if you do have acne-prone skin, you should always look for noncomedogenic oils when adding them to your routine. “Spectrum” is an important word in that last sentence....
And while you age, it’s important to support your skin health so it can perform, look, and feel its best for longer. That’s why this article exists: To go over what exactly your skin care routine should look like to support skin longevity. In the past, these types of routines were typically labeled as “anti-aging” skin care routines. As I noted above, I am not against aging in the least....
Awareness of your thyroid hormone levels can be key to unlocking a deeper understanding of your health, especially when you consider more than 60% of people with thyroid disease are completely unaware of their condition. Luckily at-home testing has made it easier than ever to test your thyroid levels. (Of course, it’s also a blood test you should ask for at your annual visit.) Often cheaper and more accessible than an office visit, at-home thyroid tests check the same hormone levels as the tests offered by your healthcare practitioner—we’ll get more into that later—and are offered by a variety of brands....
Many hormones are produced and impacted by the microbiota, so hormone balance should begin in the gut1. Eating for your best digestive health creates a cascade effect that touches how all your hormones are produced2 and used. Here are my best tips for eating for hormonal balance: If your liver is overworked, then it affects hormone balance throughout your body. The easiest way to promote a healthy liver is to add a scoop of greens powder to your favorite soup, smoothie, or sprinkled over food....
But as a doctor, viewing the tangible evidence of healthy digestion gives me great pleasure. Sometimes it’s associated with diarrhea that is from either an infectious cause (such as salmonella) or a medical one, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s, or ulcerative colitis, and can be thin because the stool hasn’t spent enough time in the colon to bulk itself up. Other times, thin poop occurs because you’re actually constipated and there isn’t enough fiber and water to bulk up the stool....
I adopted a plant-based diet that eliminated all gluten, dairy, processed foods, alcohol, and caffeine—and it helped tremendously in my personal healing process. My energy soared, my immune function improved, and my thyroid and digestive health began to regulate. I’ve written about my brain-fog-busting tonic for helping fight fatigue and promote energy and focus, and now, I want to share another one of my go-to mixtures for when I need a little more calm and balance (and anti-inflammatory properties)—my turmeric and shilajit tonic....
Rosewater is one of those truly multifaceted products that can be used in the kitchen to sweeten foods as well as in the bathroom and bedroom as a beauty and healing product. Best of all, the luxurious scent of this marvelous little water adds a bit of zest to your cooking without breaking the bank. Even for those of us who don’t necessarily have problematic skin, rosewater is a gentle, fabulous pick-me-up....
But peruse the grocery aisles for long enough, and you’ll realize that unnecessary ingredients and additives have given the whole institution of snacking (you bet it’s an institution) a bad rap. Let’s set the record straight: Smart snacking is good for the mind, the soul, AND the body—as long as you know what to reach for. Not all varieties are created equal, though, so it’s important you check where yours are coming from, as well as what time of year you’re buying them....
Unlike some nutrition queries that are somewhat gray and equivocal in nature, when vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) go head-to-head, the winner is clear. Allow me to use an analogy to explain. To wrap my Olympics nutrition visual: Vitamin D3 is on the middle podium with its anthem playing loud and clear, whereas vitamin D2 didn’t medal at all. Harsh but true. Before I get granular on why D3 triumphs over D2, let’s recap why vitamin D should be top of mind in the first place....
Personally, I can attest to this supplement’s sleep-enhancing qualities. When I take it, I notice my dreams are indeed more vivid but never nightmarish, which leads me to believe I’m sleeping more soundly.* But don’t just take my word for it; Here’s what happy customers are saying about how sleep support+ has improved their sleep—and their dreams: —Amy M. —Daria I. —Leigh G. —Tracy H. —Tricia C.
This year we’ve partnered with RXBAR to turn the tables and declare January 17 as Re-Resolution Day. Call us old-fashioned, but we still believe in the power of intention. We’ve devised a plan to help you elevate your new year, starting with our January Level Up calendar offering daily fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness to-do’s. We’re taking this year head-on, fueled by motivation, pure grit, and RXBARs, of course. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon....
Full-spectrum hemp oil contains all of the naturally available compounds the hemp plant has to offer, including CBD and more than 100 cannabinoids and a host of terpenes and flavonoids to boot. This is different from a CBD isolate product that will only contain a single cannabinoid: CBD. Our bodies actually make their own endocannabinoids to help keep us in balance or homeostasis. But researchers theorize that sometimes we become deficient in endocannabinoids3, which can lead to chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or migraines....
Although vayus are subtle, they have a huge impact on how our bodies feel, so learning to move with their natural rhythms is vital for our health. Practicing pranayama and heart-opening asanas will get your prana vayus flowing. If you want to connect with your prana vayu, practice bow pose, camel pose, cobra pose, dancer pose, and bridge pose. Since it is situated in the pelvic floor, its energy pervades the lower abdomen....
Here, we break down dream interpretations for 10 common dreams about other people and what they could be telling you about your waking life. An ex from long ago—your first love, for instance—could represent a desire to add more spark to your life if you’re single or in a lackluster relationship, Loewenberg notes. This person could also represent a time in your life that’s still affecting you today, she adds....
