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As a functional medicine practitioner and best-selling author, it is my job to work toward healing the body from the inside out through natural remedies. I am well-versed in not only discovering the underlying cause of a person’s health problems but also how to go about healing them naturally. One of my favorite gut-healing tools, which I talk about a lot, is bone broth. Rich in collagen and other nutrients, it is one of my go-to tools for anyone looking to rebuild gut function and heal themselves from leaky gut syndrome, candida overgrowth, SIBO, and other health problems....

Here, we dive into what actually lies within golden milk, why adding it to your daily diet could have lasting positive effects, and how to make your own at home on the cheap. While new-ish to many of us, the origins of golden milk can be traced back to ancient India, where it was (and still is) used in ayurvedic medicine to help with insomnia, coughs, and colds. In fact, turmeric and its main bioactive compound, curcumin, have been studied extensively1 for their ability to help combat a number of health conditions, from Alzheimer’s to arthritis to depression, all of which have been linked to chronic inflammation....

What I didn’t know at the time was that I’d spend the next two years of my life fighting an addiction to my anxiety pills—an addiction that nearly killed me. I survived an accidental overdose and two failed suicide attempts. I went back to my doctor for help but soon realized his only intention was keeping me medicated. I watched multiple documentaries about the dangers of the Western diet. I researched anxiety disorders and their potential external contributors....

Over time, the gut feeling grew so acute that I could no longer ignore it. I sensed that life was passing me by. And even though I loved my husband and parts of my life, there were things that I didn’t love, things that I wanted in my life and in myself that I wasn’t able to pursue. I wasn’t becoming the me that I wanted to become. I’ve since realized that changing had to have come from some kind of strength, though it didn’t feel like strength at the time....

The good news? We now have medical insight into the phases of the cycle, so understanding your “normal” can help explain any shifts in your mood or energy. With higher levels of both estrogen and testosterone, it’s normal for a woman to feel naturally more positive, body confident, and yearning for a greater and deeper sense of connection and communication. And based on the shifts in hormones, that makes a lot of sense....

If you don’t even know where to begin, we broke down the full guide of what to consider when you are making your wash schedule. Seriously, there is no question or concern we left unanswered. The scalp is so important because if your scalp is showing signs of inflammation, it can lead to hair loss. “If buildup or irritation is really extreme, it can even pull the hair down because there’s so much inflammation around the hair follicle,” says board-certified dermatologist Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, M....

That said, don’t negate the power of acupuncture: Studies have demonstrated that our bodies have biomechanical responses to the procedure. “Connective tissue subtly wraps around the needle—it’s called ’needle grasp1,’ and this is what we acupuncturists feel as ‘de chi,’ which we translate to ’the chi arriving at the needle.’ It feels like a very subtle tug of a fish on a line. That feeling is how I know I’ve hit the right spot and that your body is responding to the needle the way I want it to,” says Altneu....

After some time spent volunteering on an organic farm, a summer interning in the health and wellness space, and a whole lot of time spent reading and researching as a result, what I was hearing was accelerated aging, increased risk of cancer, poor circulation, and cognitive impairment as a few of the not-so-sweet effects of sugar. I figured I’d cut back on it for a week, maybe two, and see if there was any validity to what sounded at the time like pretty extreme health claims....

Best of all, by making the decision to live as your fully embodied, entirely realized, unapologetic self, you embolden others to do the same. You let other people know that it’s safe for them to be who they really are. You don’t even know how massive a change this can be. By living as your whole self, you can literally tear the fabric of reality and create a new paradigm for yourself and the people around you....

Of course, truly sustainable diets need to take human livelihoods into account too. “Sustainability encompasses not only the environmental but also the social and economic equity aspects of the food system,” Kristin Reynolds, Ph.D., chair of food studies at The New School and lecturer at Yale School of the Environment, explains. In a study published earlier this year1, Rose and a team of researchers measured the carbon and water footprint of 16,800 Americans’ daily diets....

Trials and errors aside, now might be the time to consider honing the art of the air-dry. Just as you might be going au naturel with your makeup and skin care (and there are major benefits to both), air-drying can also offer benefits. Here, experts offer sage advice on air-drying hair, from coarse coils to stick-straight strands. From there, you should evaluate hair both on overall type (straight to kinky) and individual strand texture (fine to thick), says hairstylist Clay Nielsen, who works at the salon Spoke&Weal....

For people with tight hips (read: anyone who sits at a desk all day), this move also works hip extension. When we sit all day, our hips are in a constant state of flexion, which can contribute to hip and lower-back pain. Altogether, that makes bird dog a great move for your next Pilates routine, or when you simply need to get in a bit of productive movement during your day....

What’s more, this movement targets the sides of the glutes (aka the gluteus medius), which provides stability for the hip joint. Plus, it can help open up any tightness in your hips and groin. On top of that, the side-to-side movement can help cultivate balance and stability. While it’s a great, dynamic exercise on its own, adding some weights to lateral lunges can turn this simple move into a full-body exercise....

However, a different kind of no-makeup makeup look has recently taken beauty TikTok by storm. The real kicker? It actually uses no makeup at all, only skin care products. I thought this sounded way too good to be true at first, but when you think about it, it makes perfect sense—a whole lot of A+ products can dial down redness and deliver a lit-from-within glow. If you’re hoping for light coverage, opting for soothing, hydrating products is a must....

So, how do you get them? Surprisingly, it’s not so difficult to freckle up safely. That’s because the tendency to freckle is genetic, says board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD. While all freckles come from sun exposure, they only appear “in people with the hereditary ability to form freckles,” she says. According to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, only participants with a genetic predisposition to freckling were able to produce freckles when exposing their skin to high amounts of UV....

Let’s discuss the best ways to approach this tricky situation. Notably, the term “friend zone” has been heavily criticized over the years because of the way it discourages friendly behavior (particularly between men and women), encourages pushing back against people’s boundaries, and implies that romantic attention or sexual access can be earned, owed, or teased out of someone. In general, it’s important to avoid language (or behavior) that faults people for saying no or treats someone’s “no” as negotiable....

Enter, the holy grail of lip care: Here, we’ve rounded up every single expert tip for how to get soft lips (finally!)—tried and tested. My baby-smooth pout and I can personally attest to each and every pointer: In terms of hydrating ingredients to swipe on, look for emollients that build up the skin barrier, such as fatty acids, butters, and oils. Humectants are great, but you might not want to use them as your sole moisturizer: “Lip balms that contain only humectant ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, can actually make lips more dry because they attract moisture, and if the air is very low in humidity, then they can pull moisture out of the skin, and then the moisture evaporates away,” board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M....

We spoke with psychotherapist Megan Bruneau, M.A., and psychoanalyst Babita Spinelli, L.P., about how to know when a relationship is over. Whether you’re thinking of ending things—or think your partner might—here are the signs to look for: Relationships go through rough patches and sometimes feel like they’re over, she says, “but sometimes these are just natural ebbs and flows.” No relationship is perfect, despite how we might romanticize them, and “a lot of people quit at the first sign of challenge in a relationship,” she notes....

The sauce is salty from the soy sauce but not overpoweringly so because there is an equal amount of sake that gives it some sweetness and bright acidity, all elevated by the pungent, earthy aroma of the perilla. The recipe below produces a silky, creamy tofu that is completely different from packaged silken tofu, no matter the brand. We’re talking soft, smooth, and so fluffy and light that it just slips down your throat, with the fresh, vivid sweetness that comes from good soy milk....