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My transcontinental experiences have opened my eyes to what other women go through in their pregnancies. Overall, it’s important to stay educated, learn as much as you can about the culture around you, find a doctor you trust, and listen to their advice. Instead of feeling confused or conflicted about cultural differences, listen to your doctor and their medical advice. So, for example, if someone says, “Oh, you’re pregnant; you can’t eat this particular food or drink,” I go with it rather than starting a debate....

It was partly because I wanted to lose weight, partly because I felt like my body needed a cleanse after many years of partying it up and not treating it so great, and partly because I love a good challenge. Without my even realizing it, going raw became the catalyst for dramatic positive change in my life, bringing more benefits to me than just weight loss and a cleaner body....

So how do you feel more alive? Our culture says to do more, buy more, achieve more, succeed more, make more money, buy a bigger house, get out more, find a hobby, find a different job, live your passion. While there may be some truth to a few of these directives, the bottom line is that a full external life will not create internal fullness. What the culture fails to teach is that the road to aliveness is the other way around: when you’re filled up internally you will naturally create a full external life....

It really is true that we can’t control other people; we can only control ourselves, our space and our reactions to other people. And even though I know this, I have to gently remind myself of this when dealing with my parents and their not-always-ideal eating habits. Here are seven things you can do with your parents to support them towards health: Getting healthier food on your table during family visits can be touchy and tough, but if we approach it with transparency, and an open heart, slice of chocolate zucchini cake, it’s a lot more likely to be a more positive experience for you and your parents too....

Still, there are a few things I learned along the way that I wish someone had told me before I got started. Here are seven of them: With private students, it’s all about selling packages of five or 10 classes. This is great for students because it helps ensure they’ll show up (unlike a gym membership, which they can just ignore), and it’s great for the teacher because it’s a useful chunk of change you can pocket and budget accordingly....

If you’re hoping that yours tells the world you have a classic style—but also care about animal livelihood—vegan leather purses are probably on your radar. Shopping for a vegan purse that will spare animals without destroying the environment? We’ve got those in the bag. Here are the pros and cons of this material, plus some of our favorite brands. And while conventional leather often needs to be treated with dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde1, vegan leather doesn’t require the preservative....

And you’re not alone if these unpleasant—OK, freaking miserable—symptoms pop up before your menstrual cycle. About 75% of women experience them, and for about 20% of them, those symptoms are so severe that they resort to medications. Many of my patients also struggle with sugar cravings before their periods. Others rely on coffee to compensate for bad sleep. Or they take the edge off a bad day with a few glasses of red wine....

In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I’ve seen that one of the best ways to do this is through our diets. Instead of going through an entire diet overhaul (although sometimes this is necessary), I like to incorporate anti-inflammatory superfoods into my routine as much as possible. While I can get high doses of curcumin in supplement form, I like to incorporate turmeric throughout my day as much as possible....

Still, if you’ve had consistent periods in the past, it can be jarring when your cycle suddenly becomes shorter than your usual—and even stranger when it stays that way. But why do menstrual cycles and periods get shorter, and what can it indicate about your overall health? Here’s what you need to know. “The hypothalamus controls your cycle,” explains Christine Greves, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies....

And it’s not just the next-day drowsiness that is a problem. Over time, poor quality and inadequate amounts of sleep can impact cardiovascular and metabolic health1 outcomes. Prioritizing good, restorative sleep is a crucial component of overall health. So, let’s dive into what could be stopping you from getting a good night’s sleep and the appropriate steps to take to fix it. Here are some of the top offenders that might be getting between you and some sweet (restorative) dreams: All electronics, including your cellphone, TV, and laptop, emit what’s called blue light....

While drain emergencies should be left to the pros, smaller clogs can usually be fixed with nothing more than baking soda, vinegar, and some confidence. Here, two green cleaning experts share how you can clear out different types of drains using household staples. If you’ve used a snake and your shower is still clogged, try this next recipe as a second resort. This should help with drains that smell slightly stale or musty....

That’s just not the case. In fact, one of the smartest things you can do for your skin is to promote healthy rejuvenation internally at the cellular level. Allow us to explain. But these aren’t the only ways to rejuvenate your appearance—nor are they necessarily the best pathways for achieving healthy skin long term. mindbodygreen’s nr+ takes a different route: It starts with the cell. Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a newly discovered form of vitamin B3 that the body turns into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)....

If you think you might be bisexual, you might be experiencing a mix of feelings: perhaps confusion, a bit of fear, and maybe, just maybe, a bit of excitement as you’re starting to identify this part of yourself. Ahead, we talk about how to know if you may be bisexual and what to do next if that may be the case. Although the term was traditionally associated with attraction toward men and women, specifically, our understanding of sexual orientation and gender has evolved, and today bisexuality is not boxed as binary....

Keep reading to find out how. 

The ingredient has been around for thousands of years, relevant in many cultures, so it at the very least has ample anecdotal evidence. But can it actually stimulate hair growth at the hair follicle? Well, that might not be as straightforward as it seems—however, that doesn’t mean it’s not a valuable addition to your hair care routine. Along with unsaturated fatty acids like linoleic acid, the key to black seed oil’s impressive benefits is mostly thanks to the chemical compound thymoquinone....

And they aren’t just pretty little things—these stones have a long tradition in traditional Chinese medicine (primarily for bodywork, but most modern iterations seem to favor the face) and can help relieve tight muscles, increase circulation, and sculpt the skin. So there you have it: As long as you’re not being too aggressive with your movements, you’re in the clear for fine lines. One way to make sure you’re not accidentally pulling too much is to use a silky-enough oil underneath....

But before the panic sets in, there may be a reason your hair is changing—and that means there are actions you can take to regain control, including using supplemental aids like The Nue Co.’s GROWTH COLLECTION.* Whether it’s their GROWTH PHASE supplement for inside-out hair support or their SUPA_THICK topical aid to directly target the scalp, a new hair care regimen may be just what you need.* For instance, we know that oxidative stress has been linked to hair loss, and antioxidants are compounds that are able to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby helping us regain antioxidant vs....

On the other hand, interdependency1 is characterized by two autonomous individuals who can care and nurture the relationship without sacrificing or compromising their own sense of self. There isn’t a huge emphasis on what the other person can do or complete for their partner, because they are already working on it themselves. Since interdependent couples are in charge of their lives and fulfilling their own significance, they come from an empowered place of wanting their partner, not needing them, which allows them to bring their highest selves to the table....

And much like there’s plenty of good-for-skin ingredients you might already have in your pantry, you can whip up a kitchen-made DIY hair mask quite effortlessly too. In fact, in many cases, it’s just one ingredient! After you let the nutrients soak into the strand, simply wash it out to reveal shiny, healthy hair. And while you’re at it, give air-drying a go after. To create your own mask, follow our simple aloe vera mask instructions here: Essentially you just need to apply fresh gel to your strands, let it sit for 20 minutes, and rinse....