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And if you’re like us, you’re curious about the impact all this blue light is having on your eyesight. You’ve heard that blue light keeps us awake at night, suppressing melatonin that nudges us to sleep naturally—and you definitely know at least one person with blue-light-blocking glasses. Chronic overexposure to blue light is what we need to watch out for. While sunlight can be healthy for us for the reasons above, bombarding our eyes with artificial blue light from LED-backlit screens up until we close our eyes at night can disrupt our circadian rhythm....

All that considered, the way we wake up is just as important as the hours of sleep we’re getting. Studies have shown that waking up naturally with the sunrise can regulate your circadian rhythm and improve the quality of your sleep1. Unfortunately, this kind of natural wake-up call isn’t always possible, especially if you have blackout curtains or a windowless bedroom (hello, city apartments). Sunrise alarm clocks, otherwise known as wake-up lamps or dawn simulation clocks, help you wake up gradually, with warm, natural light instead of sound....

While more traditional methods like yoga ropes and headstands will still help you achieve the benefits of inversion, inversion tables allow users to safely tilt backward at varying angles, in order to stretch, decompress, and take pressure off the spine. If you’re suffering from a sore back, swollen legs, or general muscle soreness, this might be just the tool you’re missing. Keep reading to learn how inversion tables can benefit your physical recovery and overall health and to find our picks for the best inversion tables of 2023....

Still, fresh, natural makeup is his M.O. A healthy, hydrated canvas is the bedrock of any radiant makeup look, which is exactly why he started his own clean skin care line, Leland Francis (the name pays homage to his great grandfather, who established the Western Oklahoma farm where Peña was raised). Each nourishing formula serves as the perfect prep step for a stunning face beat—would you expect anything less from a seasoned makeup pro?...

For a workout that emphasizes those lower abs, we reached out to Pilates instructor and creator of B The Method Lia Bartha. Bartha’s method is Pilates-based, and she shared a number of lower abs moves from her signature style. The best part: You can do every one of her exercise recommendations from home. (P.S.: mindbodygreen’s co-founder and co-CEO Colleen Wachob swears by Bartha’s low-impact routines that are equal parts toning and strength-building....

According to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder at some time in her life. To help heal and balance your thyroid, it helps to include certain nutrients in your regular diet, including selenium, magnesium, and iodine. It’s also important to avoid inflammatory foods and to boost antioxidants. The following mix is one of my favorites, both for its convenience and thyroid boosting abilities (and, of course, it’s delicious)....

It short-circuits the vicious cycle between overthinking, feeling crappy, and then doing things that will cause an emotional hangover. It’s also a great way to feel creative again and nourish myself. That is the self-care that works for me. Self-soothing, however, does not help us move forward or remedy the situation. Or, it may lead to an emotional, physical, or financial hangover. Just as with overdrinking alcohol, any escape behavior can be used in excess, from shopping to eating to sex....

For people with gifts as a love language, the act of giving a gift serves as a gesture of affection and care because it shows the person was thinking about you while you weren’t around and wanted to find a way to make you smile. The gift also becomes a physical token memorializing a moment, experience, or feeling. In other words, it’s less about the specific thing that’s being given and more about what that thing symbolizes....

So what am I drinking? Bone broth. And here’s everything you need to know. In my clinical experience, bone broth reverses signs of aging better than any powder, pill, or serum. And unlike expensive creams and prescription medications, bone broth costs next to nothing. Finally, think about this: How many amazing anti-aging treatments can you make in your own kitchen from stuff you’d usually throw away? (It’s the ultimate recycling project!...

As an herbalist and manifestation guide, beauty has always been an inside job for me. It’s in one’s most natural and authentic states that I find women (and men) beyond stunning. The large Turkish nose, the indented gap in the teeth, the untouched hair after one has been swimming in the ocean all day. However, healthiness is also a radiant form of beauty, one that is so subliminal we can hardly put our finger on it: the glowing skin, bright aura, and unexplainable happiness and confidence one has when they are in harmony....

“The figure in the World dances outside of time and space within a wreath of victory, holding two wands symbolizing balance,” Vanderveldt tells mbg. “This card is a big up-level; it’s an absorbing of lessons and wisdom that brings a person into a new understanding of their life and their role in it.” The figure pictured on the card in the traditional Rider-Waite deck is naked, she notes, which expresses complete humanity and the embodiment of balanced divine feminine and masculine qualities....

What I mean is: We explain all the reasons we should be treated differently and then hope the person will follow through so we can feel better in the relationship While I’m a big fan of open communication and talking about your needs and feelings, I want you to know that your words are not what inspires people to shower you with love. First, let’s talk about energy. Your energy is essentially the feeling state you’re in most of the time....

This delicious Creamy Buffalo Dip is dipping without compromise. It is as delicious as they come and, since it is made with two better-for-you favorites from Primal Kitchen, you can rest assured it’s Whole30 Approved® and made with better-for-you ingredients. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 

But it’s not only cognitive functions that require adequate amounts of glucose—healthy blood sugar levels have an impact on mood regulation, energy, sleep, metabolic health, and more. The key to healthy blood sugar, or glycemia, is maintaining balanced levels—we need sufficient blood glucose to help our cells and organ systems carry out their daily activities, but too much blood sugar and suboptimal insulin sensitivity can result in health concerns. This beneficial glycemic vitamin D3 phenomenon is especially true in individuals with vitamin D deficiency3....

The next decade of Davines’ sustainable journey continued to address emissions related to packaging their products. And what was the goal? To become a carbon-neutral company: removing the same amount of carbon dioxide they were emitting into the atmosphere. As of 2018—Davines succeeded, offsetting 100% of the CO2 emissions from their packaging, production plant, and worldwide offices. One shampoo bar provides up to 60% more washes (up to 40) compared to the classic liquid line....

According to the National LGBTQ Task Force, asexuality is a sexual orientation where a person experiences little or no sexual attraction or desire. The term is expansive though, and it may hold a different meaning to different people who identify with it in different ways. For some, it’s more about a lack of sexual desire in general, while for others, it’s just a lack of desire for anyone in particular....

Technically, this means that all collagen supplements are hydrolyzed, but they are just broken down to varying degrees. When collagen is completely hydrolyzed, it’s easy to use because it dissolves in liquids—even water. It’s also essentially tasteless and odorless, which is why it’s so convenient to add to a ton of different recipes.

Here’s what to know about the MBTI, what research and personality experts think about the test, and how you can work with your results. According to John Hackston, the head of thought leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company, it’s important to note that while the MBTI is often called a test, there are no right or wrong answers, with each type having its own strengths and weaknesses. So, “test” really isn’t an accurate word....

The participants were given nine specific traits broken into three categories to rate based on importance, on a scale of 0 to 100. The “aesthetics” category included age, attractiveness, and physical build/features. The “resources” category included intelligence, education, and income. And the “personality” category included trust, openness, and emotional connection. After analyzing the results of the ratings, the team found men and women did, in fact, have relatively similar priorities....

As a Ph.D. diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, I’ve devoted 35 years to the study of human sleep and clinical sleep disorders. Here are the drinks I recommend avoiding for better shut-eye—and the beverages that will help your sleep better: Milk, 90 minutes before sleep, may also help you fall asleep (if you’re not lactose intolerant). Whether you warm it up or not is a personal preference—it has no effect on milk’s sleep-inducing properties, which are tied to the essential amino acid L-tryptophan....