However, skim the natural and clean list below: These feel quite luxe, no? That’s because we love a product that is good for you and makes you feel good using it. Your basic foot balms, these are not. Warming Foot Balm, Susanne Kaufmann ($65) Hydrating Foot Cream, Dr. Hauschka ($14) Skin Food, Weleda ($18.99) Foot Salve, Violets Are Blue ($15) Premo Hand, Nail, Foot Treatment, Khus + Khus ($50) Coconut Foot Creme, Burt’s Bees ($9....
Fast-forward, and you can find tons of natural-leaning nail-strengtheners commanding the market (also advertised as nail serums, treatments, or base coats) that boast plant-based ingredients, like vitamin E, olive oil, garlic, and tea tree, to effectively bulk up the nails. Ultimately, it takes more than a single swipe of base coat—it may require both standard nail care practices (like hydrating the cuticles, monthly maintenance, UV protection) and internal strategies (like collagen and biotin supplements) to help the nails truly bounce back....
Natural dry shampoos for every hair type, need, and color have certainly stepped up their game recently. See, dry shampoo’s biggest problem is that it can cause serious irritation and inflammation to the skin, especially when used incorrectly (more on that later), but these options won’t be as damaging. So if dry shampoo is a nonnegotiable item for your hair care arsenal, start here. We’ve rounded up the best natural options, bar none....
Last Light Eau de Parfum, Henry Rose ($120) Arrow Eau de Toilette, Skylar ($78) Telluride Eau de Parfum, Abbott NYC ($75) Sandara Eau de Parfum, PHLUR Fragrance ($96) Myth Eau de Parfum, Ellis Brooklyn ($100) Rain Eau de Parfum, Clean Reserve ($98) *Rose Eau de Parfum, Kai ($78) Golden Neroli Eau de Parfum, Abel ($150) Orange Blossom Eau de Parfum, The 7 Virtues ($79) Cedar Smoke Natural Perfume, Osmia ($75) Palo Santo Oil Perfume, Rahua ($32) Leila Lou Leila Eau da Parfum, by/ Rosie Jane ($65) Poeticus Eau de Parfum, Cultus Artem ($580)
Now there are innovative textures with benefits that go well beyond “removing makeup.” Need more proof? Below you’ll find the best clean options out there, no matter your need. This is made with two types of clay: Australian pink and kaolin to help lift off impurities. Then it’s layered in with coconut milk for a gentle lather, while wild-harvested mango butter and cold-pressed, organic avocado oil nurture dry skin. The slight rose scent comes from the organic oil blend....
Sean Cooney, board-certified chiropractor and owner of RESPORT Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Chicago, Illinois, describes cervical traction as “axial or long-wise stretching of the neck.” Chiropractors can do this by hand but will often use neck traction devices, too. With a great neck stretcher, you can achieve this relief at home. Just note, if you do plan on using one of these devices on your own, make sure to consult with your chiropractor or health care provider to determine which is right for you and how best to use it....
“When it comes to meals for folks with diabetes, the two most important things to consider are timing (eating regularly) and the pairing of nutrients,” says Shana Minei Spence, M.S., RDN, CDN. “Diabetes can be managed without a premade meal or kit, but for some it might make things easier—especially if the amount of carbs, fat, and protein are listed out.” Luckily, there are several meal delivery services out there that prioritize diabetes-friendly diets, such as low-carb, paleo, or keto, which are suggested to maintain a healthy blood sugar level....
Stomach and side sleepers require not only a mattress that’s going to support their pressure points but a mattress that also makes snuggling into these unusual sleep positions as dreamy as possible. With so many options on the market, finding the best mattresses for stomach and side sleepers can be tough, which is why we took it upon ourselves to do some of the grunt work for you. At the time of publication, the HELIX Moonlight Mattress has acquired over 1,000 reviews, and an average rating of 4....
Your hormones are made in multiple different endocrine glands including your brain, adrenals, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, reproductive glands, as well as your digestive tract. The key to proper hormone function comes down to balance. If hormones are either too high or too low, it can spell trouble for the rest of your overall health. There is so much information on the web about different diets designed to bring relief to even the most chronic health problems....
This is often a busy time in our lives as well, which means self-care is on the back burner as we try to be and do everything for those around us—our kids, partners, bosses, and parents included. But allowing stress, caffeine, and sugar to fuel us can make the symptoms of perimenopause worse. The good news is that just like any other hormonal fluctuations we experience as women, naturally supporting our body with high-quality essential oils can help....
It’s a concept biochemist Jessie Inchauspe, author of Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar, shares on the mindbodygreen podcast—here, she breaks down exactly what this looks like in practice. Find her exact eating order below. The ideal order is as follows: If you’re at a restaurant, on the other hand, Inchauspe recommends another blood sugar hack: Don’t eat the complimentary bread before consuming a meal. “People [who] eat the bread on an empty stomach create a big glucose spike,” she explains....
Enter: the LOC method. A popular term in the curl community that isn’t so difficult to add to your post-shower routine (you may even have all the products you need at the ready). If you find your strands practically screaming for moisture, consider this clever three-step technique to lock in the hydration. It’s been a popular topic among many natural hair forums, where beauty fans discuss their own natural hair journeys—including what helps keep their curls healthy and hydrated....
Like much of the population, in March, I traded my go-to gym workouts and fitness studio classes for routines in my living room. Since I rarely left my NYC apartment, I knew I’d need to make daily at-home movement a priority whenever possible, to support both my body and mind—a yoga flow to start off the morning, a quick HIIT session during my lunch break, or a strength workout to round out the day....
Another big complaint is that the person on the app never looks as good as in their photos in real life, which sets up an initial meeting date that is supposed to be fun to have disappointment and frustration instead. Another bonus is you can be a more normal version of yourself if you meet someone in real life while engaging in activity versus just meeting a complete stranger for coffee....
As a personal trainer, I’m well aware that improving your physical fitness is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions out there—whether it’s to conquer your first triathlon, finally nail a crow pose, or you just want that one pair of jeans to fit better. Whatever your goal is, having a plan of action isn’t just helpful—it’s necessary. According to one study by the British Journal of Health Psychology, 91% of participants who wrote down a formulated plan of when and where they intended to exercise followed through on that plan....
Meeting your twin flame is considered by some to be the most powerful soul encounter a person can experience. So, we asked experts how to know when you’ve found your twin flame, plus what to know about navigating this oftentimes tumultuous relationship and how to know if you and your twin flame are meant to be together. One of the main characteristics of a twin flame relationship is that it will be both challenging and healing....
The University of Cambridge recently discovered the Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking and melting more. As the second biggest ice sheet in the world, and the largest contributor to sea-level rise, it’s something climate experts are keeping their eye on. But too many of these waterfalls could contribute to accelerated glacial melting and cracking. And in this study, scientists observed the meltwater was indeed creating new fractures within the glaciers and making existing fractures get bigger....
With the full moon in the sign of the Twins, a creative partnership could turn into an official dynamic duo. If you’ve been hustling together for the past six months, plan a drop or debut or get the buzz going! Need a new set of wheels? Since transportation is Gemini’s domain, this full moon may light the way to the perfect car or mobile accessory for commuters. What you don’t want to do, however, is to focus on problems....
To better understand this type of narcissism and how to know if you’re talking to one, mbg spoke with psychologists and clinical therapists. Here’s what they have to say about conversational narcissism. Remember, it’s possible—and actually much more common—to have traits of narcissism without actually being a narcissist. This is typically the case with conversational narcissism. “Conversational narcissists don’t necessarily meet the criteria for a formal diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD),” Wendy Behary, LCSW, tells mbg....
The ancient medical text that is still considered the doctrine of Chinese medicine today, The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic (黄帝内经), was thought to have been written sometime between 2600 B.C. and 300 B.C1. However, more recent discoveries suggest that the roots of TCM may extend even deeper. In 1991, archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved, 5,000-year-old mummy in Central Europe2 that had acupoints tattooed on the body. Detailed x-rays revealed arthritis in the hips, knees, and lumbar spine of this prehistoric man....
