Adding to the ever-expanding list of ways to unwind and practice self-care is the use of a singing bowl or sound bath to boost relaxation. Some say that this practice actually dates back thousands of years but only recently has … Continue reading Singing Bowl and Sound Bath Benefits for Stress Relief and More
If you’re looking for a new ingredient to boost your natural skin care routine, you may want to consider glycerin. Research demonstrates that topical use of this compound can improve dry skin conditions and even boost epidermal barrier function (a … Continue reading What Is Glycerin? Benefits, Uses and Side Effects for Skin Health
If you had told me three years ago that my entire makeup bag would be filled with clean products, I would have given you some major side eye. I know what you’re thinking: Do natural beauty products actually work as … Continue reading 20 Best Clean Makeup Brands – Natural, Organic Makeup
When it comes to 2020 beauty trends, milk baths are getting a lot of attention, but did you know that in the ancient world, milk was commonly added to baths for its nourishing properties? In fact, it’s believed that Cleopatra … Continue reading What Is a Milk Bath? Plus, Benefits and Recipes
When you have sensitive skin, finding the best face wash can be a huge pain in the you know what. You need a cleanser that will do a thorough job of cleaning your skin with turning it into a dry, … Continue reading 10 Best Face Washes For Sensitive Skin 2019, From Dermatologists
It’s time to talk about something: snacking on the keto diet and how much of a completebummer it can be. (Unless you’re into carrying around shots of whole cream or sizzling steaks as snacks; in which case, weird.) But it’s … Continue reading The 20 Best Keto Protein Bars, According To Nutritionists
Despite the explosion of sleep tech innovation in recent years, relatively few companies have dared to tackle one of the biggest enemies of a good night’s sleep: snoring—the jarring sound produced by vibrations of the upper airway. Some 90 million … Continue reading Three New Devices Debuted at CES to Help People Deal With Snoring
Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving thin, flexible needles inserted at certain points along the body – typically called ‘meridians’. The idea being that the insertion of these needles at these predetermined points can help … Continue reading Acupuncture – A Complementary Therapy With Promise
Valley fever is a fungal infection that is most common in the Southwestern United States and parts of Central and South America. The fungus lives in the soil and can cause the infection when you breathe in dust or fungal … Continue reading Valley Fever (+ 5 Natural Tips for Managing Valley Fever Symptoms)
Have you ever taken a prescription muscle relaxer or thought about taking one? The name alone probably makes you think that muscle relaxers are helpful and harmless, but think twice — synthetic muscle relaxers (unlike a homemade muscle rub) are actually both highly … Continue reading Muscle Relaxers: 8 Natural Ways to Relax Muscles & Relieve Muscle Pain
When I meet Tracy Anderson for a consultation at her studio on New York City’s Upper East Side, I am expecting the hyper-focused fitness guru I’ve seen … Continue reading Tracy Anderson on Self-Care: “Healthy Sex Is Better Than Any Massage”
If you’ve heard about cortisol, most likely it was in relation to stress. Women know that chronic stress isn’t good for them, and that it’s linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. You … Continue reading All About Cortisol, and Signs That You’re Chronically Stressed
If you crave those last few minutes of your benefit-rich yoga class when you settle into savasana for stillness and relaxation, meet your new best friend: the little-known practice of yoga nidra. An ancient practice to tame the nervous system, … Continue reading Yoga Nidra Increases Dopamine Levels By Up to 65%
Did you know that iodine deficiency is now regarded by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most prevalent and easily preventable case of impaired cognitive development in children in the world? There are at least 30 million suffering from … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency Epidemic: How to Reverse It for Your Health
Let’s face it, Mondays kinda suck. Even Sunday afternoons can turn sour as we anticipate the workweek ahead. More than three-quarters of people say they get the pre-work “Sunday blues,” according to a recent poll. Starting your Monday feeling sad, anxious, and … Continue reading What to Do on Sunday to Make the Week Easier
Natural medicine has long appreciated the benefits of herbs and food as medicine. One such example of this is adaptogenic herbs, or “adaptogens.” There is a good bit of science behind the benefits of adaptogen herbs that I’ll share with you, … Continue reading 7 Adaptogenic Herbs or Adaptogens that Help Reduce Stress
Every day, people looking for better health pour millions of dollars into the pharmaceutical industry. While certain medications can be beneficial, others can lead to painful side effects and may simply swap one problem for another. On the other hand, … Continue reading Top 5 Essential Oils for Holistic Therapy
Want stronger hair, nails, and brows? Here’s your guide to the best vitamins, serums, shampoos, and other treatments that live up to their claims and can actually make a noticeable difference. Vitamins for hair growth As we age, hair becomes finer … Continue reading The Best Vitamins and Serums for Hair, Brow, and Nail Growth
The whole purpose of practicing yoga is to train your mind and body to become more self-aware, allowing you to achieve a higher consciousness and a deeper spiritual connection with yourself. But it can be tough to find your center … Continue reading Best Yoga Retreats Around The World
We’ve all been there: Those leftovers looked (and, er, smelled) a little bit iffy in your fridge, but you didn’t feel like cooking something new. So, you gave them a half-hearted nuke in the microwave, and chowed down—only to find … Continue reading How to Treat Food Poisoning: What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea
If you’ve dedicated 2018 to cooking and eating healthier, you’re going to need to stockpile accessible and easy recipes to keep you going. To help you out, we compiled a list of 13 impressive cookbooks that primarily focus on healthy … Continue reading 13 Delicious And Healthy Cookbooks We Can’t Cook Without
Carolyn groaned and pressed on her right temple. Another migraine, and it was only one o’clock in the afternoon. She had a lot to do, but the pain was so bad it was making her sick to her stomach. She … Continue reading Something Old but New to Ease Your Migraine Headaches
Did you know that there are over a hundred herbs and spices that can be consumed or used topically for healing? These natural foods possess a number of beneficial properties and work to reduce inflammation, improve the health of your … Continue reading The Top 101 Herbs and Spices for Healing
Protein is obviously an important part of your diet. It’s the building block for your muscles, bone, skin, and hair, not to mention it helps keep your hunger pangs at bay. While meeting your protein needs at breakfast, lunch, and dinner … Continue reading 5 Ways To Pack More Protein Into Your Desserts—Without Sacrificing Taste
Know anyone who uses EFT tapping to help fight depression or anxiety? Wondering what “Emotional Freedom Technique” (or EFT) is all about, and how it works to manage tension in the body and worry in the mind? EFT tapping therapy was … Continue reading 5 Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT Tapping Benefits
Photo: Target.com Ever since Korean beauty products made their way stateside, face masks have been everywhere, from sheet masks to clay masks to cream formulas. We love that you can use masks to really tailor your skincare regimen for your skin’s specific needs, … Continue reading The 8 Best Drugstore Face Masks Under $10
What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to … Continue reading TED Talk: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong
What’s the easiest, most efficient way to make sure that you always have clean, delicious food at the ready? Continue reading 6 Meal-Prep Mistakes That Are Only Making Your Life Harder
Of all the weight-loss techniques out there, the idea that regular massages could help you shed pounds is definitely among the most appealing. Continue reading Massage To Lose Weight
With all these powders and schmears and drips, the counter above may look like a scene out of some hotly anticipated Breaking Bad reunion. Continue reading DIY Beauty Kits You’ll Love
Yoga is great for reducing stress, increasing flexibility, and touts a myriad of other benefits, but what’s the deal with yoga and weight loss? Continue reading What You Need To Know About Doing Yoga To Lose Weight
Not all concealers are created equal—and that’s actually a good thing. Continue reading The Best Concealers for Covering Acne, Dark Circles and Redness
Not only is slathering on a face mask a pampering pick-me-up after a long day, but it’s great for your skin. Continue reading The Best Clay Face Masks to Detox Skin
In addition, women with symptoms of depression were three times more likely to meet the criteria for having a tanning dependence. Continue reading Indoor Tanning Addiction and the Depression Connection
Whether you’re overloaded at work or dealing with the kids, ongoing stress takes a toll on your complexion. Continue reading Is Stress Making Your Skin Freak Out? Here’s What You Need to Do
In every relationship, there comes a point where things start to feel less fiery and more friendly. Continue reading 7 Ways To Fall Back In Love With Your Partner
“To think that men are physical creatures and women are psychological creatures is a joke,”. Continue reading The Best Way to Raise Your Erotic IQ
On December 31, 2014, Susan Heard was sitting on her sofa with her husband and 12-year-old daughter, watching TV and waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square. “While everyone in the world was celebrating New Year’s Eve and … Continue reading Pushing Myself Physically Helped Me Heal After My Son’s Death
Avocados are already so popular that people spend a huge chunk of their food dollars on the “basic” fruit. Continue reading Someone Created ‘Diet’ Avocados—Here’s What That Even Means
As children, we tend to use both sides of our bodies much more easily compared to when we’re adults. Continue reading 5 Postural Restoration Benefits: Lower Pain While Improving Performance
Whether you’re just starting out on an adventure or returning from a dream trip, nothing puts a damper on your pre- and post-vacation glow quite like jet lag. Continue reading How To Cure A Jet Lag?
Of course everyone wants bright white teeth. But the benefits of a beautiful smile are more than just cosmetic. Continue reading What Your Smile Can Tell You About Your Health
You might not mind cold weather, but your skin freaking hates it. The colder the air, the drier it is, the faster it will evaporate your body’s natural moisture. Continue reading The Best Grooming Products for Dry Skin
When you take a look at everything Michael Phelps has accomplished throughout his career, it can be hard to believe that he would feel anything but happiness. Continue reading Michael Phelps Gets Candid About His Battle With Anxiety and Depression
In the pursuit of clear, smooth skin, sometimes what you don’t put on your face is just as crucial as what you do. Continue reading 5 Things Dermatologists Will Never Put on Their Faces
I’ve been a trainer for nearly a decade. I’ve taught everything—boot camp, TRX, indoor cycling (I’m a SoulCycle instructor, natch). Continue reading ‘I’ve Helped Thousands of Women Get in Shape—Here’s My Secret’
Kidney stones are composed of either calcium salts or other acidic salts, such as uric acid, that can build up in the body. Passing of these stones can be extremely painful. About 80% of kidney stones are the type known … Continue reading 5 Kidney Stone Natural Remedies for Fast Relief
You exercise to keep yourself in shape physically, but what about staying balanced mentally? Continue reading The Best Meditation Videos Under 10 Minutes
