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Many people are able to do this automatically, but it never hurts to have a little breakdown of what exactly the different forms of listening are and when you should employ them in your life. Having the skill to work through information and building your own opinions is essential within your work but may even extend to your personal life if you’re put in a sales situation. “Critical listening is also important when evaluating the claims of someone trying to persuade you of something or sell something to you....

To make this fruit-forward treatment, blend together equal parts yogurt, blueberries, and raspberries, with the additional drop of lavender oil if you choose (see the full instructions here). Then simply slather it on your face. It’s a one-time-use-only thing, as it doesn’t contain preservatives, so feel free to use it all up. Oh, and if you’re afraid this sounds messy, don’t worry: Enzymes are actually activated by heat, so we recommend wearing it while you shower, anyway....

There’s a whole host of factors and activities that deplete us of magnesium—from physical exercise4 to alcohol consumption—and so most people could probably benefit from taking a supplement. But it can be tricky to decide just what type of magnesium supplement you need. A trip to the store or quick online search returns countless options. So which one should you try? We’ve broken down the options here to guide you in your search....

In its many forms, meditation has been found to reduce anxiety, increase overall feelings of well-being, and even positively affect brain structure. And while you don’t need anything to meditate, designating a meditation zone in your home and incorporating certain objects and tools can elevate your practice. Check out: The Ohm Store Tibetan Singing Bowl Set Check out: The BEL timed candle from 3rd Ritual If you like repeating mantras or chants, slowly working your way around the mala beads will allow you to know when your 108 repetitions are complete so you don’t need to keep track in your head....

As a certified yoga instructor, reiki master, and sound healer, I created this 10-minute, guided meditation for de-stressing that you can do anytime, anywhere. Singing bowls offer an especially calming and releasing effect, and the meditation itself will allow you to tune inward and receive a moment of peace. And while this meditation is specifically for stress relief, you can find different guided meditations for everything from balancing your chakras, to getting more energy....

As your mind races through all these situations, it sends signals to your body that you’re in danger. Your body reacts. Your heart beats faster, your breath gets shallow, and digestion gets thrown off. You might wonder why this is happening and whether you’re the only one who feels like they are consistently on the verge of panic. Here’s the deal, though. You’re not living the hunter-gatherer life anymore. There’s no giant animal chasing you down....

More recently, zinc has become popular for its role in immune health.* As you come to understand more about zinc as a puzzle piece in the larger picture of health, you’ll see why getting enough of it matters… And why incorporating a daily supplement containing zinc, like vitafusion™ Power Zinc into your routine can be a great idea for immune health.* In fact, zinc is critical for our bodies to grow* — which ties back to how zinc was discovered as an essential nutrient decades ago....

Here’s what you can expect from an apple cider vinegar foot soak, and how to make one at home. While it’s totally normal and healthy that your body is covered with an array of bacteria and other microbes—collectively called the skin microbiome—sometimes that bacteria can get out of balance. Then when your body produces sweat, the bacteria overgrowth “feeds” on the sweat and produces pungent, less-than-ideal smells. However, research has shown that apple cider vinegar has significant bacteria-eliminating powers....

Aside from having some moderate skin woes and a history of anxiety, I fortunately never had any major health concerns. So what could it be? And then I wondered—could there have been heavy metals in my tattoos? Unfortunately, metals like mercury, iron, arsenic, lead, and cadmium help to give tattoo ink its color and permanency factor. Carbon black and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a soot-like product and a known pollutant, are often the main ingredients in black ink....

As this story shows, attachment styles can be a helpful way of understanding not only your own behavior in relationships—but also determining compatibility with others. Unless resolved through self-work, attachment issues persist through adulthood, and the three insecure attachment types can lead to dysfunction and chaos in intimate, family, and social relationships. We can develop a secure attachment style by engaging in solid self-work whether we are in or out of a romantic partnership....

Cheese and other forms of dairy are often included in vegetarian diets because they’re produced by animals—they’re not the animals themselves. Not to mention, cheese is flat out delicious, provides a decent amount of calcium, protein, and fat (not a bad thing, especially if you’re experimenting with a vegetarian keto diet). The good news: It’s not hard to get your hands on vegetarian cheese if you know what to look for....

We spoke with two parenting experts to answer these questions and share advice to offer a path toward effective and child-focused co-parenting. Co-parenting requires flexibility, patience, open and consistent communication, and a willingness on the part of both parents to negotiate, compromise, and be resilient because you won’t always get your way. This can be especially difficult to manage when a romantic relationship with the other parent ends, especially when the relationship ends badly....

Recently, a number of scientists and doctors have been discussing another measure to support immune and respiratory health: vitamin D. It’s important to acknowledge that at this time, however, there’s no confirmed cure or guaranteed way to avoid contracting COVID-19. As far as preventive measures2 go, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommends washing your hands with soap and water frequently, socially distancing yourself from other people, covering your nose and mouth with a face mask in public, shielding your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, and disinfecting frequently used surfaces regularly....

To help break it down, mbg chatted with doctors, pharmacists, and researchers about how long they last, and the best tips for storage and disposal. Ferira explains, “Potency simply means that the ingredients in the product remain at or above the dose they are listed at on the ‘supplement facts’ panel on the back of the product.” Other companies may choose to list a manufacturing date instead. “If stored properly, most vitamins have a shelf-life of up to two years,” holistic pharmacist Joanna Lewis, PharmD, says....

I don’t think we were designed to feel deprived all the time. I do think that we need some sweets and carbs in our life—otherwise “sweet” wouldn’t be considered a primary Ayurvedic taste. Our brains need some carbs to function. I truly believe life, and food, are meant to feel abundant, joyful, and more full of ease than we’ve often been taught. With that in mind, here are five key principles I created in Drew’s program to help her, yes, slim down and look great, but, more importantly, heal her gut and feel amazing too....

In that way, fascia is like our invisible second skin. It’s not part of the dermis but rather connects to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons at thousands of different points of contact. It’s the ultimate communicator, taking inputs from one part of the body and reacting accordingly in another. Although there is very little research on fascia as we’re just beginning to understand its role in the body, there are a few leading philosophies that guide much of the bodywork that’s done today....

Your brain’s limbic system—the primitive part of your brain wired for survival—flips into fight-or-flight mode. Maybe you’re strong and have weapons, so you fight. Or maybe there’s no way you’ll survive that, so you run away. You might even freeze to see what the tiger is planning to do, just in case it doesn’t become interested in you and simply walks away. For example, with freezing, we play dead so the enemy will leave us alone....

Essentially, hypoallergenic and artificial-fragrance-free follow the same beat. That’s why board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M.D., says to look for “fragrance-free” on the label, in addition to the overarching hypoallergenic. “Even products that are labeled ‘unscented’ may still contain fragrance and can therefore still cause an allergic reaction,” she advises. If this sounds like you, it may be time to look into fragrance-free shampoos. Here, nine of the best. Fragrance Free Shampoo, SEEN ($29) Custom Shampoo in Fragrance Free, Prose ($25) Fragrance Free Shampoo, Desert Essence ($8....