Let’s start the year on the right foot—or, in this case, arm. For the first installment of our strength training at home series, we’re focusing on your shoulders, chest, biceps, and triceps. These five moves will help you build a solid upper-body foundation—and you can do the entire routine from the comfort of your home. All you need is a set of dumbbells!
See, actives are such an integral part of product formulation; without them, it’s hard to fully understand how your products are working, or whether they are working at all. However, it gets a bit fuzzy when we talk about them within the context of beauty—because there’s the stricter FDA-regulated term “active ingredients,” and there’s the looser, less involved colloquial way that it’s used (or when you see people use it in beauty stories or marketing)....
Here, I’ve carefully put together five nutrient-packed, yummy recipes specifically tailored to support your adrenals. While you should always consult your doctor if you’re experiencing symptoms of adrenal fatigue, these five recipes can be a good place to get started. A cutting-edge nutrition deep dive taught by 20+ top health & wellness experts
In addition to its ability to support our planetary wellness, algae is also able to support our personal wellness—particularly in the form of algal oil via algal-sourced nutrients and bioactives. “Algal oil is oil sourced from microalgae, which just means very small marine-based bacteria,” shares Jennifer Maeng, M.S., R.D., CDN, registered dietitian, author, founder of Chelsea Nutrition, and Twinlab nutritionist. For example, “the oil produced by this algae is a nutritious ingredient that can be featured in dietary supplements to improve the level of good fats in your body....
While sleeping in the same bed as your partner has its benefits, finding a mattress you both love can feel daunting. If one of you prefers a soft mattress but the other needs firmer support, hunting for something that makes everyone happy takes a little more effort. The good news is, there are a ton of great options out there! We did the legwork to narrow it down and rounded up a few of the best mattresses for couples on the market today that will have you snoozing happily ever after....
Here, we consulted fertility and women’s health experts about the supplements that are appropriate for most women looking to conceive in the near future, plus tips on the most fertility-friendly diet. (Remember, it’s always smart to talk with your doctor before incorporating a new supplement into your routine, especially if you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant.) “Women who are considering pregnancy don’t need a special diet per se, but ensuring that the diet is rich in antioxidants, colorful, and minimally processed is the ideal goal....
Perhaps the most extreme example of how trauma may affect the body: According to research by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., terminally ill cancer patients who have experienced unexpected remission—beating their disease against all odds—often cite releasing emotional stress or trauma as one of the key factors in their healing. But what do the experts think? Could this be why, for instance, some people start spontaneously crying during a massage or acupuncture session for no immediately apparent reason?...
After reading this, you (like me) may feel that more than one of your chakras is imbalanced or blocked. This is because when one is blocked, the other chakras begin to compensate for it and either become overactive or underactive. So the best way to start balancing all of your chakras and work towards well-being is to start at the root and work your way up to the crown, one chakra at a time....
Although your body loses fluids simply by sweating and breathing, urination is far and away the main channel. It’s not surprising that we take time to notice it. And if you do, here are a few things to remember: However, clear urine isn’t always a sign of good hydration. If you are going a lot and it’s clear, it could be a sign of a condition called diabetes insipidus. In these cases, an individual may pass three to 20 (!...
Well, some ingredients come with notable cautions, while others seem to be pretty tolerable or wholly benign. Where does collagen fall on that spectrum? Let’s dive in. As far as its role in the body, it helps make up the structure of our skin, bone, cartilage, muscle, and more, with the purpose of helping tissues be elastic and withstand stretching (so, for example, it keeps skin looking young and supple)....
So when influencer Bethany Ugarte—better known to her 317,000 Instagram followers as @lilsipper—posted her go-to constipation remedy, the internet’s reaction was as swift as a sufferer’s digestive tract was not. Ugarte’s solution was shockingly simple and involved just three ingredients: “Slice an orange and generously coat with cayenne pepper and cinnamon,” she wrote in the post’s caption. “Eat the entire thing (rind and all—the skin contains essential oils that facilitate)....
Designed to give your hair a chance to rest, when done properly protective styles are considered beneficial. This is because they’re low manipulation (you’re not messing with your hair every day) and also work to protect your hair from daily stressors (heat-related breakage, cold temps that sap moisture, and lazy hair care behavior that can sabotage your healthy hair progress). So, if this is your first time hearing the phrase “crochet braids,” get ready for this friendly deep dive into a popular natural hair protective style....
According to certified couples’ therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC, while there’s “no numerical time window you can give for when exactly to date again after a divorce, future relationships tend to do better if you take some months—or even as long as a year—to really experience the loss of your marriage.” This is, in part, due to the time it takes to fully move on. “Even if you’re glad the marriage is over, there are still losses to grieve that may not be self-evident,” she notes—the loss of trust in your own romantic choices, for example....
If you’re dating someone who was recently cheated on, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind, according to psychologist Karin Anderson Abrell, Ph.D.: Depending on how frequently these anxieties rear their head, Abrell says to find ways to show compassion while also standing your ground. It never feels good to have a partner doubt your integrity, so she suggests letting them know that just as much as you want them to trust you, “you also need to trust that they are being fair to you, seeing you for who you are, and not projecting onto you what happened to them....
Many people struggle with skin picking, or at the very least likes to mess with their skin on some level: Consider dermatillomaniac as a spectrum of intensity. Dermatillomania and trichotillomania are what’s known as body-focused repetitive behaviors, or “BFRBs” for short. As the picking started to take off, I wasn’t aware of the terminology for a long time. To be honest, I just thought I had really bad skin. I’d think, “What’s wrong; why can’t I find the right treatment?...
It was a massive but. Sandi was a fashion magazine editor who often worked long days and felt a near-constant stress to look fabulous. But early menopause had sabotaged that confidence, leaving her feeling frustrated and confused. It wasn’t just miserable physical symptoms like sleeplessness, brain fog, mood swings, an “arctic level” (as she called it) sex drive, and dreaded hot flashes that she suddenly experienced out of nowhere—Sandi was also going on an emotional and spiritual journey that many women don’t anticipate or experience until later in life....
Before getting started, I recommend a quick decluttering and energy clearing to bust through any negativity in the air. Now, let’s go over the most effective feng shui tweaks for your bedroom. A general rule of thumb is to opt for skin tones or muted shades you’d find in nature. Here are a few: If you paint your whole bedroom in peach, chances are that you will attract someone, and then someone else, and someone else… Consider instead using peach as an accent tone on pillows, throws, and small objects....
For insomnia sufferers, tossers and turners, night owls and early birds alike, our first-ever sleep vertical, presented in partnership with Bose, is a one-stop education destination for your best sleep yet. Discover techniques that will support your circadian rhythm, tips for how to prepare for bed, and products that will help you quiet any disruptive noise. mbg Sleep will make sure you take the necessary steps to set yourself up for success....
