It’s an ideal alternative for those with common food allergies, and it makes for a simple substitution in most recipes (more on that later). If you’re new to cassava, keep reading to learn what cassava flour is, why it’s a good choice, and how to use it. And even though it has a mild, slightly nutty, flavor, it can still be used as an alternative to all-purpose flour, without altering the flavor....
On a recent episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, physician and renowned speaker Gabor Maté, M.D., bestselling author of The Myth of Normal, explains how trauma can subtly pass from one generation to the next—here’s his take on generational trauma and how to begin working through it. In fact, Maté states that 95% of trauma is multigenerational. “You unwittingly pass it on. That’s just how it works,” he adds. The trauma doesn’t necessarily impact the genetic makeup of those to come but rather how those genes get triggered, he explains....
And while there are popular options like hyaluronic (super hydrating) and salicylic (bye, bye acne), there’s a lesser-known and gentler acid that is game-changer since it sheds dead skin cells without irritation. Enter: gluconolactone. Sure, it’s nearly impossible to pronounce, but this gentle exfoliator is a lot more tolerable than some of its more popular counterparts. Keep reading to learn more. “Because PHA’s have a larger molecular structure than AHAs and BHAs, it is thought that they do not penetrate the skin as much, making them less irritating and more tolerable,” Camp suggests....
His original paper on the theory analyzes the works of Freud and other well-known psychologists to come up with the theory of his own. We asked him how he came up with it, to which he replied, “I was at a point in my life in which a relationship I was in was not going all so well. I thought about different relationships I had been in and came to the conclusion that there were three elements that dominated the relationships, at least in terms of love....
If you’re in the market for a fast-paced flow, consider vinyasa yoga your go-to version. Before you try it out—in a studio or virtual class—learn exactly what this type of yoga entails, its potential health benefits, and how to practice. Tara Stiles, mbg collective member and founder of Strala Yoga agrees. “Allow your body to move along with the ride of your breath,” she says in mbg’s Complete Guide to Yoga class....
One prime example: toner. While you may jump to the conclusion that toner is designed to even out skin tone, it’s actually much more complex. Here, find out exactly what toner does, how to pick the best one for your skin type, and a few cult favorites to browse. “Traditionally, toners have been used to remove excess makeup residue and dirt after cleansing,” Marcus explains. “Toners may be formulated with ingredients that serve to soothe, calm, exfoliate, or fight acne, for example,” she continues....
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If you’ve watched Netflix’s You, there’s a chance you may have started to second-guess yourself recently. The series chronicles a young bookstore manager with unsavory tendencies (to say the least), and with the release of the show’s second season, it has stirred some fascinating questions about why we fall for psychopaths. So, to get to the bottom of the You phenomena, we turned to psychologist Perpetua Neo, DClinPsy, for insight on how psychopaths manage to suck us in....
It’s natural to notice when you’re doing more of a certain task or action in the relationship, but if you stop there, your feelings will quickly fester into a stew of resentment. The “not enough” mindset will quickly spiral into your seeing your relationship through the glass half-empty lens, which will then negatively impact how you feel about your partner. There is one simple antidote for the habit of keeping score: Give for the joy of giving....
This experience is common for many different supplements—like multis and vitamin C. Here’s one reason that may happen with the latter, as well as one A+ vitamin C , option for those with sensitive stomachs. “This is usually because people are consuming the acidic form of vitamin C—ascorbic acid—and for some, their stomach can’t handle the extra acid,” Michels once told mbg. To be clear, we are talking about doses upwards of 500 milligrams of vitamin C in one sitting, over five times the daily recommended dietary allowance for adults....
Three things cause us to doubt our ability to change: old ideas about the brain, narrow ideas about who we really are, and not understanding enough about how we can create change. One of the most important facts we have from the neuroscience of the past decades is that our brains are constantly being reshaped by experience, right into our seventh and eighth decades of life. As Louis Cozolino, Ph....
Behind the curtain of holiday cheer, it’s often stress that’s running the show. A holiday that’s genuinely restful and relaxed comes down to simply nourishing our body. After all—whether it’s running errands, those sugary cookie swaps, or sacrificing our sleep to address greeting cards—our body tends to bear the biggest burden this time of year. Eating healthily and working out is a great place to start, but with a supplement routine, we can go above and beyond....
Many common hair and skin care products contain jojoba oil, but even on its own, jojoba oil1 is a powerhouse for your clean beauty routine. It’s rich in beauty-boosting ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin B complex, copper, and zinc. Many oils are comedogenic, meaning they clog your pores and may not be good for those with acne-prone skin. But, because of the chemical structure, jojoba oil is different (more on that later)....
In romantic partnerships, physical or sexual attraction can be a powerful force that draws folks to stay in toxic relationships," couples’ therapist Melody Li, LMFT, tells mbg. Toxic dynamics can be mended with conscious time, effort, and self-awareness. But both people need to be willing to change and accept responsibility to move forward. It will require each of you to examine your actions and do inner work. If you or your partner is not willing to truly put in the effort, the relationship will not change and should be ended....
Luckily, there’s no shortage of positions out there to try, so we asked the experts which ones are best to satisfy the horniest of couples. Ideally, you’ll want to mix it up, switching from more intense positions to ones that allow you to slow down and not get tired out. The great part about having multiple types of positions in your arsenal is it allows you to adjust based on what the moment calls for....
Here are 11 ways to redirect that energy, take your mind off that certain someone, and gain back some peace: Then you want to ask yourself, Did my actual experience with this person really deliver the meanings it was supposed to? “For most of us, in most relationships, the answer will be, ‘Well, yes and no,’” Snyder adds. It’s not uncommon to romanticize the past. RELATED: How To Start & Stick With A Journaling Practice That Supports Mental Health RELATED: 8 Reasons You Can’t Get Over Your Ex & Can’t Move On Give yourself time to think and process, and in time, you can decide if it’s worth reaching out....
But sometimes the roles are reversed. We’re the ones people are watching on the news or reading about. A tragedy or loss of some kind has befallen us or those we love. And we’re reeling, gasping for air, and grieving the unspeakable losses that happen to other people. But as the shock begins to wear off, we slowly begin to realize that it is our turn “in the soup.” The journey we make back onto solid ground after having the rug pulled out from under us is one that has defined human history....
However, it can easily slip your mind to regularly practice positive self-talk if you don’t make it a habit. And yes, it might sound and feel ridiculous at first, but if you keep going with your positive self-talk it will become natural to you. To help you stay on track, you may like to put some post-it notes wherever you’ll see them: on the bathroom mirror, on your computer screen, inside of your wallet, in your car — wherever works for you....
Whether someone considers themselves a pescatarian or simply loves the taste and versatility of fish, these 15 recipes will hit the spot.
Fake friends usually want something from you but give nothing back in return, explains psychotherapist Annette Nuñez, M.S., Ph.D. “You’re the one that’s carrying the friendship, and the friend is not.” Rather than it being a reciprocal friendship, Leeds notes fake friends do not have your best interest at heart and “view the friendship from the perspective of what they can get from you rather than a place of genuine care for you....
