That same day, my cousin told me she’d been angry with me about something for four months. I’d had no idea. I listened to what she had to say and did my best not to defend myself but, (a) I truly didn’t remember saying what she’d said I said, and (b) It didn’t make sense to me why she was upset, even after she spent 47 minutes explaining. I felt swallowed by life....
As someone raised in an era where models with extremely thin frames dominated magazine covers, billboards, and fashion runways (by a woman heavily influenced by the diet culture of the ’80s and ’90s, I might add), I have a bone to pick with the societal pressure to lose weight. Here’s why: BMI is also dismissive of sex, racial diversity, and body composition nuance. For example, a highly fit athlete with a muscular build may be categorized as “overweight” or “obese” due to their muscle mass....
Depending on your style goals, you may reach for a different set: Velcro rollers are great for loose, buoyant curls; spongy options offer fluffy springs; flexirods yield defined ringlets; and so on. We’ve rounded up all the timeless options below. Volumizing Hot Rollers, T3 ($119) Style Curl Finish Foam Rollers, Goody ($7.79) High Tops Self-Grip Rollers, Drybar ($10) Spongy Rod Rollers, Hot Tools ($14.99) Medium Spoolies Hair Curlers, Spoolies ($17....
I asked this question of my frequent collaborator, Aimee Hartstein, LCSW. With 20 years of experience counseling singles and couples on relationship issues, she answered without skipping a beat. What is individuation? And why is it so important for your love life (and your happiness in general)? Allow me to explain. We can cherry-pick those behaviors that work for us and discard those that don’t. Is your mother hilarious? Keep that trait....
Moringa powder, made from the leaves of the moringa tree1, has a number of science-backed benefits and medicinal uses. This superfood has been used as a traditional remedy in phytomedicine and ayurvedic healing for thousands of years. Here are the 10 best health benefits of moringa oleifera, plus our favorite ways to add this super green to your diet: Moringa leaves stick out as a superfood because one cup of chopped leaves is considered a good source of iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and riboflavin and has notable amounts2 of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin E, and magnesium....
In Finding Your Way In A Wild New World, Martha Beck calls such healers “wayfinders,” and describes a set of characteristics that distinguish us. Most of us feel: Martha calls such healers “the Team,” and if you’ve read this far, you’re probably one of us. But what is this Team supposed to do? If you’re one of us, what’s next? Let me invite you to tap into your inner healer so you can heal the world in your own unique way....
This gut-brain crosstalk, we’ve learned, is governed by something called the vagus nerve, which is considered the main channel of communication between the GI tract and the brain (and which sends signals in both directions). As the longest nerve in your body, the vagus nerve runs from the base of the brain through the neck and then branches out in the chest stretching all the way down to the abdomen, touching the heart and almost all major organs on its way—and its effects on both physical and mental health are extensive....
These 12 principles can help you learn how to sustain a loving relationship. You may struggle with some or many of these principles, but an awareness of them will help you not be completely clueless when you and your partner hit a rough patch. Mastery requires dedication to practice, even when you don’t feel like practicing. Over time, it becomes easier to get back on the metaphorical tightrope and find balance and progress in the relationship again....
Admittedly, that’s not always easy! For many people, life’s challenges can make kindness a bit of an afterthought. We seem shorter on kindness than we were a few years ago. Though we can’t turn back the clock or control what will happen next, we can find ways to replenish our kindness reserves. And one last thought on kindness: you’ll get better with practice, so remember to flex your kindness muscle every day....
Stress triggers the production of the hormone cortisol, which can leave us in a constant state of alert or that “fight or flight” feeling. “In appropriate amounts, cortisol regulates almost every system in our body, including mood, metabolism, immune function, memory, and cognition,” says Kibby McMahon, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and co-host of the podcast A Little Help For Our Friends. “However, cortisol can have damaging effects on all these systems if levels stay elevated for long periods of time....
However, I know that there’s a way because I have witnessed many women transform themselves and their lives by fostering a deeper connection with themselves and the bodies that they inhabit. Walk barefoot more often. Connecting with the earth is so important in order to remain grounded and calm. So kick off your shoes and get some barefoot time. Explore what your body feels like. We are so used to navigating life with our eyes and through what we see....
No need to panic, as we’ve scoured hundreds of keto recipes to bring you a keto-twist on some Super Bowl favorites. This way you can spend less time focused on what you can eat and more time on the game or the people you’re with (if that’s more your tune).
This June, people across the country have collective action and activism more top of mind than ever. After weeks of demonstrations against racism and police violence, the scale of communal dedication to active allyship feels revolutionary—and we’re just getting started. We reached out to LGBTQ+ mental health experts, activists, content creators, and business owners to share concrete actions that anyone can take to support LGBTQ+ people. Here’s what they told us: “Don’t be ashamed if you don’t know everything already; just make sure you take the time to educate yourself....
When you find yourself feeling peckish, reach for one of these keto-approved, low-carb snacks that can satisfy any craving in a healthier way. If you’re following a keto diet, you’ll be restricting carbs to roughly 50 grams (total, not net) per day, preferably from whole foods like fibrous vegetables, nuts, and perhaps even some low-sugar berries. Snacks can constitute a small portion of this total. If you are simply keeping an eye on your carbohydrate intake, you may not be restricting to this level, but the advice to stick to whole foods and not go crazy on the snacks still applies....
Here’s a refresher on what you can expect from a retrograde shadow period, plus some tips for navigating your relationships—romantic and otherwise—until its really over: “It’s a bit like retracing steps,” the twins say, and it can last for weeks and even months. We see this “shadow” with the moon phases as well. You might feel the full moon’s heightened energy in the days leading up to it and after it, for example....
It only makes sense that she’s a supporter of going keto, as she personally follows a keto diet and believes it’s actually a natural way of eating. “Breastfed babies are keto; even in utero, babies use ketones for survival,” she notes on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. She believes keto is an important eating plan for combatting anxiety, taming inflammation, and balancing blood sugar—all important topics we discuss during this episode....
Below, we’re sharing three simple but impactful intentions to consider setting this holiday season. Think of them as gentle reminders or stress-management mantras you can turn to whenever you need to feel grounded and centered—and repeat as necessary!
Despite this, they were talking about ending their relationship. They couldn’t describe what was wrong, but both felt the relationship was empty. I followed the usual process: We looked for places of trouble, which were few, and explored the good parts of their relationship, which were many. However, it was as if a spark between them was never lit. In the end, they felt it was best to part amicably, which they did....
Stop right there. Now, that doesn’t mean you’ll never have to make another compromise. But it does mean that you should never abandon yourself to please another. It’s human nature to fear the unknown and fear being left alone. But, sweet friend, it’s not your partner’s fault if your needs aren’t being met. It’s yours. Responsibility and accountability are yours to wield. Communicate your needs and choose someone who respects, enjoys and loves you....
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