Blueberries1 Bone broth Continually cited by doctors as a top gut-healing remedy, bone broth has become a staple in my cooking. I either make a batch or keep some frozen Bonafide Provisions stocked. I’ll keep some in larger containers to use as a soup base or to make grains taste umami-rich and delicious (you can use it wherever a recipe calls for stock), but I’ll also freeze some in an ice cube tray, then pop the frozen cubes out and store ’em in the freezer in a large zip-top bag....

But eye health affects more than your ability to focus. According to Appelbaum, certain vision hacks can actually reduce anxiety and provide in-the-moment stress relief. Sure, you can always opt for an eye health supplement for vision performance and overall eye longevity, but you might also want to add these exercises to your weekly routine. Perform them for 10 to 15 minutes at least five times a week, says Appelbaum, and you can easily strengthen your orbs and balance your mood: “When we feel claustrophobic and we feel our body’s reaction to stress and we tense up, a lot can be done with relaxing focus, opening up periphery, and shifting how we are taking in that experience,” he adds....

Whether your anxiety is a rare visitor who only shows up when you’ve got an important meeting in the morning, or a more consistent companion that’s been with you for years, there are natural herbal therapies that are safe, effective and non-habit forming. But like any remedy, be sure to check with your doctor before starting over the counter herbs. The good news is that there are lots of wonderful herbs that are effective against anxiety....

We live in a world where industrial toxins have become so prevalent that none of us are free of exposure. In fact, the umbilical cord blood of a newborn baby can be sampled and will reveal an average of over 200 synthetic chemicals, some of them with carcinogenic potential. What does the science say about removing these risks to our health through our sweat pores? Studies show sweat can concentrate arsenic up to 10 times more than blood, cadmium up to 25 times more than blood, lead up to 300 times more than blood, and mercury somewhat more than blood, leading to effective elimination....

In addition to nutrient-dense diets, little habits can help you detox every single day. Below, Chen offers her nonnegotiable tips: It’s a mistake Chen sees all the time: People become enamored with “liver detoxes” and the like, but only a few actually target gut health. If you’re constipated or have an unhealthy balance of bacteria, she notes, you may be sabotaging your body’s natural detoxification process. Even if you are pooping regularly, make sure you’re pooping properly....

Read on to get the scoop on the proven benefits of ice baths and learn how you can take the plunge for the sake of your health. “The concept of hormesis is simply that if you apply a little bit of stress to a system it will get better,” Mike T. Nelson, Ph.D., founder of Extreme Human Performance, previously told mindbodygreen. Charles Tabone, N.D., a naturopathic practitioner with Pause Studio, explains that when our bodies are shocked by a drastic temperature change, our brains send a signal to the body that it’s under stress and needs to respond accordingly....

There are a variety of certifications you can opt for when becoming a health coach or selecting your perfect fit, but it is the NBHWC certification that is most widely known for providing the benchmark of care for health coaching. “Health coaches help you to discover and implement practices that can sustain long-lasting improvement to your overall health and well-being,” meditation instructor and certified health coach Pilin Anice previously told mbg....

“Nutritional psychiatry is how we can modify inflammation in the brain nutritionally,” he tells me on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. “With that, we want the food categories with the most nutrients for brain health.” And, sadly to say, those food categories don’t usually include sweets. His list is as follows: “Seafood, greens, nuts, and beans, and a little dark chocolate.” Sounds simple, yes? These five foods are the basis of an optimal mental health diet, says Ramsey, and contain the gut-healthy, brain-healthy nutrients we need to reduce brain inflammation....

In a healthy food relationship, we have a say over the food we’re eating, not the other way around. It’s natural and normal to give in to cravings while still making conscious and nutrient-centric choices that give our body what it needs to thrive. And that’s where Reimagine™ Shape comes in. This herbal supplement, made with organic botanicals and hemp oil, helps us control our appetite and inspires better choices over what we want to eat....

It adds up: One 2018 study on caffeinated coffee consumption1 found that avid coffee drinkers were 23% less likely to develop rosacea, as constricting blood vessels could help reduce that inflammation. So while you’ll want to load up on coffee to reap those benefits (and a host of others while we’re at it), applying caffeine topically could yield similar results. “That’s why green tea lotions used under the eyes can help with puffiness,” Ciraldo adds....

“It’s a vintage diet food, popularized due to its high protein content,” says Cara Harbstreet, M.S., R.D., L.D. “Compared to other cheeses, dressings, and condiments, it’s relatively low in calories and offers the same nutrition as other dairy products.” But don’t write it off too fast—cottage cheese is so much more than an antiquated diet staple. The truth is, it’s actually a rather healthy food and is a smart addition to any dairy-inclusive diet....

Even more shocking, this stat doesn’t capture the millions of people who suffer from symptoms of low-grade and transient thyroid imbalances and never get diagnosed with disease. In these cases, even though TSH might be within the normal range, a person may experience the symptoms of clinical hypothyroidism. These include: There are also some simple steps you can take right now, that may help improve thyroid function. Shifting the microbiome takes time, the right supplements, and the right diet—but it can make a big difference....

As for everyone else, as of Bumble’s latest policy update, anyone can make the first move if the two people who match are the same gender or if at least one person is nonbinary. Fear not: We asked dating experts for their best advice to help you start engaging in conversation when you match with someone on Bumble, whether you have the first move or they do. “Who doesn’t love a compliment?...

After sitting through over 50 medium readings (using fake information so they couldn’t Google me!), I’ve watched human beings defy the laws of the universe as I always understood them to be. I have now spent the past five years researching the evidence of an afterlife and the scientists who officially study it. (Yes, they exist!) The experience even inspired me to write a book about this topic, WTF Just Happened?...

And of course, water is the basic component of lemon water. Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated, but it also helps to optimize digestion and elimination, thus easing any uncomfortable symptoms of bloating. Sugar-sweetened beverages, like soda and sports drinks, have been linked to everything from weight gain to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Enter: lemon water. Lemons are a whole food, so switching to lemon water will spare your body of the sugar and chemical additives found in many sweetened beverages like soda or processed juices....

Wanis explains that this same phenomenon occurs in addiction and is directly related to the pleasure or reward centers of the brain. Euphoric recall is kryptonite to being able to move on, says April Davis, owner and founder of LUMA-Luxury Matchmaking. If you only remember the good times you shared together, you’ll have a very difficult time moving forward. “It’s good to keep in mind that they’re an ex for a reason, and it can be good to remember the times that were not so great as well,” Davis advises....

Friendships aren’t without conflict and miscommunication, though. This is normal in friendships and, when resolved in a conscious and healthy way, can be corrective experiences and can even enhance the relationship. However, there comes a time in our lives when friendships (yes, including childhood ones) end up draining us more than they nurture us, cause us significant stress, and have a negative impact on our mental health. With those friendships, it is OK to set boundaries and even OK to call it quits....

You may be the one with commitment issues, or you may be in a relationship where your partner may be experiencing them. Either way, it’s important to understand what commitment issues really mean and how to navigate them when they’re affecting you. For those in relationships, commitment issues might look like a partner rejecting an opportunity to pursue a higher level of investment in the relationship like getting married or moving in together....

We, of course, had to ask Bruce Greyson, M.D., the world’s leading expert on near-death experiences and author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond, on the mindbodygreen podcast. Along with his cutting-edge findings (which you can read all about here), he breaks down whether or not seeing the light is, in fact, a real thing. “When you talk to near-death experiencers, and you ask them, ‘What happened to you?...