“Three individuals who are in a relationship with each other very often prefer to be called a ’triad’ rather than ’throuple,’” adds Jennifer Schneider, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, a licensed therapist and social worker who has clinical experience working with non-monogamous people. (This article will use the terms interchangeably.) Polyamory refers to the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one person, with the informed consent of all people involved....

“Chronic pain is common and typically lasts for an extended period of time,” says Peter Polos, M.D., Ph.D., FCCP, FAASM, sleep medicine specialist. “It can occur in any part of your body as a result of an illness or injury. In addition to disturbing sleep, chronic pain can interfere with other aspects of a person’s life, which in turn can make their pain worse.” With that in mind, the best mattress for chronic pain varies based on the type of pain, sleep position, price point, and a few other considerations....

Each style is a bit different from the others, plus you’ll find variations depending on the teacher. That said, giving a few styles and teachers a try before settling on your favorite will enhance your overall yoga experience and challenge you to break out of your comfort zone. Curious to learn more about each type? This guide will help you understand the basics before diving into a class. Studies show that yoga can improve physical health by lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease1, and aiding digestion....

With 41% of American adults meeting the criteria for clinical insufficiency1, and an alarming 93-plus% failing to consume just 400 IU of vitamin D per day2, it’s possible you may need more of the sunshine vitamin yourself.* You see, research suggests we need a minimum of 3,000 IU vitamin D33 (which is the body’s preferred form) per day to achieve a total serum of 25-hydroxyvitamin D—also known as 25(OH)D, the clinical biomarker measure of whole-body vitamin D status—of 30 ng/ml4....

Wonder no more. Ahead, top hairstylists explain why your hair gets staticky and how to smooth down the upright strands. It tends to happen during colder months since dry, wintry conditions can exacerbate the static. “Electric charges don’t flow through water, so atmospheres without any humidity will result in much more hair static,” says hairstylist Miko Branch, co-founder of hair care brand Miss Jessie’s. “Dry, damaged hair is more prone to static, as it lacks the moisture to repel electric charges....

Here’s what usually goes into a typical green juice (some people call it a powerhouse of a drink): dark leafy greens with antioxidants, phytonutrients and enzymes, such as kale and spinach, along with cucumber and celery. Oftentimes, herbs like lemon, ginger, and apple may be added to sweeten. Once I started drinking celery juice, I noticed that my food digested easier. Instead of uncomfortable feelings of fullness and heaviness after meals, I instead felt satiated but still light and could go on with my activities easily....

After learning what it is and how to do it, I decided to give it a spin to see if it really works. Here’s what happened. This method rose to popularity on TikTok (naturally), with videos under the hashtag “369method” amassing over 165 million views combined. You don’t have to look hard to find folks on the app claiming the technique has helped them manifest new relationships, large sums of money, and more....

As Patanjali and so many other wisdom teachers have taught, who we really are goes beyond the labels and titles we often use to define ourselves. When asked “Who are you?” most people identify themselves in terms of their positions, roles, and relationships. Although we all have a tendency to identify ourselves with the external aspects of our lives, yoga encourages us to go deeper into our being and find the inner place that is beyond temporary anchors....

There are times when honesty is truly the best policy. When considering a commitment like marriage, learning how to receive and respond to your partner’s true thoughts and feelings with a dose of objectivity could save you a great deal of heartache—even if the outcome is not initially what you hoped for. What to do: While it might feel like the odds are stacked against you, the good news is that your partner’s fear really isn’t personal....

If you weren’t so lucky, the pills didn’t work. You felt like a frumpy, fatigued, and constipated version of yourself. Caffeine and sugar became your energy crutch. Dealing with thyroid issues can be confusing. As a nutritionist and a woman who reversed her own subclinical thyroid condition in three months, I’d like you to have a broader picture of food and your thyroid. It turns out the concern has to do with iodine....

It’s a vicious cycle of trying to control what we eat, feeling like a failure because the scale doesn’t move, punishing ourselves for not being “more in control,” and then manifesting a huge amount of bodily stress that causes further havoc in our bodies. Then we binge or take our diet to an extreme (never healthy) and the cycle continues… Of course it’s not that simple, but it’s the first part of being more in control of your own body weight....

The reason this is happening, especially for young folks, is multifactorial. The pandemic, and its lingering effects on our daily lives, have certainly played a role. As has social media: Despite its infinite ability to connect, social media use is linked to higher feelings of loneliness1. But so has the decline of social infrastructure: Without resources to build community, folks are left to deal with the isolating consequences. And these are things we’ve known for the past few years....

The basic nature of the mind is to dwell in the past or to worry about the future. Our uneasiness about what’s to come is actually our strategy to prepare for the future – our mind’s ingenious way of ensuring that we’re equipped to survive. Without such readiness, the mind can’t prepare the body to thrive. Our mind is constantly toggling between these two opposing tendencies. First, we fear the inevitable end brought by the “who-knows-when” tomorrow....

John Gottman, Ph.D., and Julie Gottman, Ph.D., founders of the Gottman Institute, have conducted research on couples for over two decades, and according to them, there’s one big hurdle we should all be aware of for our relationships to thrive. Here’s what they had to say about it on a recent episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, plus what they recommend if you run up against this hurdle yourself. In courtship, John Gottman says, “We’re looking for somebody who’s really interesting and really different than we are, and then [relationships] go wrong when—after they get together and are in a committed relationship—they try to turn that person into them, and they become critical for the differences....

But if you think risk-taking is just inherently a “manly” quality, think again: A new study just published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests gender differences when it comes to risk aversion are, like most gender differences, a product of socialization. In other words, the way we raise girls and boys is likely directly related to why women are less willing to take risks than men are....

We recently sat down with functional medicine expert Amy Sapola, PharmD, director of Farmacy at The Chef’s Garden in Huron, Ohio, on the mindbodygreen podcast to chat about how to make these tasty veggies even healthier. Here, find her blood-sugar-friendly trick. To be specific, Sapola says that roasting sweet potatoes can take their glycemic index score from a 60 to a 90—pretty drastic for such a simple change. Now, experts will usually advise against boiling your vegetables, since you lose many of their valuable nutrients in the cooking water....

Alexander tells mbg she uses the aces of the deck (the ace of cups, wands, pentacles, and swords) to signify a yes, though if you have personal connections or intuitive feelings toward certain cards, maybe your yes cards will be different. As with any tarot reading, so much of it comes down to your intuition, so you can be relatively flexible. And while these spreads aren’t meant to give you the finer details but rather a simple yes or no, they’re still a great option if you’re looking for clarity around a particular subject....

“The yucca is a striking architectural plant that can add a dramatic focal point to a room as long as it has the correct growing conditions to keep it healthy and strong,” says Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, founder of The Houseplant Guru and author of four books, including Houseplants: The Complete Guide. Just make sure the window you place it near isn’t damp or drafty. A “spot near a drafty window or the shade may not be a good location, especially in the winter,” says Margaret McCoy, Ph....

Essentially, it makes you appear nonchalant yet mysterious (call it the Wednesday Addams effect), and when you flick the liner just right, it actually elongates your eye shape. Find the dreamiest tutorial of all, below. All my knowledgeable beauty buffs out there are probably thinking: Uh, isn’t this the same thing as the popular “puppy liner” K-beauty trend? To which I say: You’re absolutely right! “Sleepy eyeliner” often has a bigger wing (which gives it a slightly more sultry appeal), but both looks have the same general goal: to appear oh-so-adorably drowsy....

How do you know if you’re suffering from imbalances in any of these areas? Hormones: With a hormone imbalance, you may experience the above symptoms, as well as heightened PMS and dryness. Gut: If you gut is unbalanced, you may also have bloating, constipation, or acid reflux. If any of these symptoms sounds familiar, I recommend following these key wellness tips below. As a health care practitioner who struggled with all three issues myself, I know making these simple changes can lead to big benefits: Vegetables also supply prebiotic fibers that good bacteria feed on in the gut....