While cannabis has been long used for its euphoric feels, new statistics indicate that among ~2,000 adults ages 21+, 75% of Americans would consider using cannabis for health and wellness purposes.† How, you may ask? Most of us are familiar with THC and CBD, but what many are less familiar with is the role that the cannabis plant’s lesser-known minor cannabinoids might play when it comes to well-being. So, it’s time to take a fresh look at this ancient plant!...

Salt is made up of sodium chloride. Sodium is an essential mineral, “essential” meaning we must consume it from our diet, since our bodies can’t synthesize it. Sodium has many vital functions in the body, which I go into more in my book, The Salt Fix. Since we lose salt every day through sweat and urine, we need to consume some salt in order to live. When we become depleted in salt, the brain seems to react by sensitizing the reward system—and not just the reward system for salt, but the same reward system4 that drives us to other pleasurable activities....

A new clean hair care brand, Odele, has launched exclusively at Target to offer clean, high-quality products (plus, they retail at $11.99). While the items are characterized by color and texture, they remain genderless and ageless—so your shower won’t be bombarded by shampoo bottles galore. While you might have previously used the same shampoo as your mom, kid, or significant other in a hurry, now sharing shampoo and conditioner is encouraged....

Most people believe that the only way to build muscle is to put in countless hours of strength training. And while that’s certainly a key factor, it’s not the only factor. Here are my five favorite ways to boost muscle growth outside of the gym. Some of my favorite protein-rich foods include grass-fed beef, lentils, wild-caught fish, beans, and free-range organic eggs. These foods don’t just feed your muscles, they’re loaded with health benefits of their own....

A traditional plank is generally on your forearms, but moving into a high-plank position on your hands will challenge your muscles in a slightly different way. As for the position of your head, it may be tempting to look down at your feet while planking, but this will throw off the line of your body. Therefore, it’s best to train your eyes on the floor directly between your hands to stay strong and steady, even as holding your plank becomes more difficult....

“Traumatic experiences from the past can also be a reason for seeking treatment, and we often see traumatic symptoms in veterans, first responders, and individuals who have been victims of abuse,” Marcum tells mbg. “Sometimes the referrals come from a physician or the courts to help people address addiction or eating disorders.” No matter your reason for choosing to begin therapy, it is valid. This is a highly personal journey; remember to applaud yourself for taking this step forward to care for your mental health....

Trust the world’s favorite organizer to turn a show all about folding and tidying into a viral hit. Dubbed by some to be “Netflix’s next Queer Eye,” the series spotlights one household per episode and follows its residents in their quest to find simplicity under piles and piles of stuff. It speaks to those of us looking to get organized in the new year, providing both entertainment (it’s hard not to fall in love with Kondo’s gentle, charming way of delivering harsh advice) and tangible tips on how to get better at letting go....

To help you and your family get more of those delicious, restorative Zzz’s, we spoke to Purple’s sleep expert, certified pediatric sleep professional and founder of Tiny Transitions Courtney Zentz, to find out why exactly kids resist sleep and how we can set them up for sleep success. One of the most common reasons younger kids resist sleep is overtiredness. To prevent this, parents need to get a hold on the right awake windows for the baby, infant, or toddler....

Moreover, according to GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor at PsychPoint, crying can help relieve muscle tension and communicate the need for support or personal space to others. “Crying is a natural behavior for people, and there can be different reasons why a person may cry more than others,” Guarino tells mbg. “Some people are more sensitive and empathic than others, which can make them more inclined to cry....

I’ve suffered from chronic gut pain, essentially since birth. At times, it would get so bad that I would begin to question if I was facing my own mortality—it felt like there was no end to the pain. I experienced this roller coaster of symptoms and emotions for 31 years before I finally found relief. When I was 12, I watched my mother get sober. In my family, there are a lot of individuals with substance use disorders, and it was a really impactful moment in my life to see someone navigate their mental health and become the person I always hoped they could be....

This type makes up just 2% of the population, and Nardi notes that INTJs are twice as likely to be men as women. These people are often intelligent and discerning as well, pulling from their intuition (N) trait. “Intuition is information gathering from a broader, more ‘big picture’ perspective, making links between patterns that may not be as easily seen from the specific in-the-moment view,” clinical psychologist Kristina Hallett, Ph....

Kimberly Snyder, the best-selling author and celebrity nutritionist featured in the film, explains, “What makes What the Health stand out from other food docs is how it brings to light the collusion between health organizations giving nutrition recommendations around particular diseases (breast cancer, diabetes, and so on), and big food/big pharma companies. The connection between big food business and our government has been out there—but not the health organizations, and that will be eye-opening to many....

Here, five health professionals demystify the purported benefits and risks of urotherapy, and whether or not this practice has merit in the modern world. In other words, could drinking pee be healthy? It seems to have originated in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. “Urine therapy has been used in ancient times as a healing tonic for infections and an antidote to poison,” says Amy Shah, M.D., a functional medicine doctor trained in Ayurvedic medicine....

Gout can affect anyone, although it is more common with age and among men (sorry, guys!), postmenopausal women, and people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis—meaning that dietary and lifestyle habits are at least partially to blame. In fact, it’s well-known that some very common foods containing high levels of compounds called purines contribute directly to gout flare-ups. Here, learn everything you need to know about managing gout with a nutritional approach, including what high-purine foods to remove from your diet....

A recently published study out of Stanford University1 compared several breathwork methods with standard meditation. It found that breathwork—specifically something called cyclic sighing—was the most effective at improving mood, managing respiratory rate, and easing stress. The study also noted that no effect on sleep was noticed in any of the groups, suggesting that longer daily sessions or longer-term studies may be needed to explore how mindfulness could help with catching better zzz’s....

Given these beauty-related benefits, it’s only natural to wonder whether topical melatonin can procure similar results. It turns out, melatonin-infused skin care products do carry some scientific weight—and because scalp care is skin care, melatonin may have some hair growth benefits, too. “A number of clinical studies have been done showing some improvement in androgenic alopecia2 in men and women after applying topical melatonin at night,” explains board-certified dermatologist Cynthia Bailey, M....

Clinical research has been done on the efficacy of Roseroot on fatigue, exhaustion, lack of concentration, work phobia, and short-term memory, all with positive results. Promising, if you don’t have the luxury of spending your hangover vegging on the couch. Its bonus antioxidant and liver-protecting powers, combined with its natural protection against dryness and dehydration, make it a perfect pick for treating myriad hangover symptoms. Multiple tests back up its anti-inflammatory effects, and it’s also thought to stimulate the immune system, protect the heart, and lower blood pressure....

A daily Pranayama practice stimulates the body’s natural relaxation response, creating a sense of calm that decreases heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. It also helps you reconnect to your body and shift your awareness away from the chatter in your mind. Because every emotional state we experience has a corresponding pattern of breathing associated with it, when we spend several minutes a day consciously regulating our breath, we break our unconscious patterns of breathing — and thus the unconscious emotional and thought patterns....

“Pyrite and gold share a similar luster, structure, and brassy yellow color,” explains Rachel Glarner, the owner of New Moon Beginnings crystal shop. However, Glarner adds, you’ll be able to tell the difference between the two by their firmness: You can scratch gold with a fingernail or a knife, but not pyrite. Glamorous pyrite is thought to represent abundance, prosperity, and wealth. “It can help you manifest your goals into reality and also motivate you to pursue them,” says Glarner....

Here, we explain everything you need to know. But despite the lack of hair growth research, rice water does have certain properties that can make it beneficial for hair health in general. Read: Just because it might not make your hair grow to great lengths doesn’t mean it’s not a worthwhile treatment to try! “Rice water is rich in starch, which forms the surface of the hair shaft,” says Zeichner....