“Let’s do this,” I replied. In the following years, my hair would fall out in little patches around my head and eventually grow back. It was just enough to make me self-conscious but not so much that anyone else noticed. Sometimes there were several bald spots, and sometimes there was just one. There didn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to my hair loss cycles. I went to numerous doctors, none of whom could solve my hair loss....
The good news is that the FDA rules on gluten-free labeling on packaged foods are pretty clear, but like most things, there are exceptions. For example, foods that are naturally gluten-free may or may not have a gluten-free label on them (e.g., fruits and veggies), so it helps to know what foods are already naturally gluten-free. Some things are clear: Don’t eat wheat, bread, or pasta. But how about buckwheat?...
Location, time of day, age, and skin tone all affect the body’s ability to produce the vitamin in the skin (not to mention the fact that many of us slather on sunscreen to protect us from sun damage and signs of aging). What that leaves us with is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. And given the numerous functions of D in the body, this is for sure not a good thing....
One of the best ways to understand what this looks like is by considering the idea of allyship. Many people have taken to labeling themselves an “ally” to Black people in recent weeks. We also commonly see the language in reference to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with people referring to themselves as “allies” to queer people. Being an ally is a label. Acting in allyship is about actions—it’s about what you’re actually, tangibly doing to support the people in question....
If your once lush set of lashes is lacking volume, check out these common culprits below—there’s a good chance one may be sabotaging your doe eyes. Camara Aunique, celebrity makeup artist and founder of handcrafted faux lash line Camara Aunique Beauty, agrees: “Lash extensions are great, but you have to spend enough time cleaning your lashes properly,” she tells us about losing eyelashes (i.e., washing off that excess glue to avoid irritation)....
I chose to do a 21-day raw food diet for two important reasons: The first is because many of my patients would greatly benefit from less inflammatory foods, but all my preaching in the world could not motivate many of them enough to radically change their diets. They needed more than my verbal guidance; I needed to set a shining example. Second, I learned that I had a recurrence of my brain tumor....
To call this a mere “trend” would be downplaying the magnitude of the issue and the many, many nuances when it comes to gender disparities (we could spend days discussing the barriers to health care for nonbinary and trans folk). But it seems navigating wellness (and life) as a girl is more difficult than ever before—and in 2022, we’re pushing for a renewed, and long overdue, focus on women and girls....
Caffeine affects cortisol levels (the stress hormone). In one study, researchers gave healthy men and women different doses of caffeine throughout the day and found that the caffeine spiked their cortisol levels1. After baseline psychological testing, the subjects were placed on a caffeine- and sugar-free diet for one week. The subjects who reported substantial improvement were then given either a capsule containing caffeine and a Kool-Aid drink sweetened with sugar, or a placebo capsule containing cellulose and a Kool-Aid drink sweetened with an artificial sweetener, for up to six days....
Everyone was born with a different biochemical makeup. You have trillions of little energy factories that are cellular organelles called mitochondria that help your body run. Mitochondria convert the oxygen you breathe and food you eat into energy your body can use. Think of mitochondria as cellular combustion engines. Having effective mitochondria means your body efficiently burns calories and you have a fast metabolism. Ineffective mitochondria don’t burn calories and slow down our metabolism....
OK, 2020 was a wild ride, but we actually came out of it with much in common—like bonding over the importance of health and self-care. And while many of us are concerned about the future (65% of us feel a bit uncertain and anxious about the year ahead), even greater was your commitment to better support your well-being in 2021. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www....
Want to ensure the air quality in your home is as clear as it can be? Follow these steps so you can breathe a little sigh of relief. When you’re shopping for a filter, pay attention to the ratings—the higher the rating, the more and smaller particles that it can trap (for example, some highly rated filters can trap smoke and virus particles), Essex explains. So you never forget to change your filters again, sign up for The Home Depot’s convenient air filter subscription service and get free delivery—plus, they have the pros you need to evaluate your system’s health and work on any necessary tuneups, all at your fingertips....
Now, let me preface this list by saying that any challenge can be met head on with good planning, a positive attitude, a powerful network, perseverance and creativity. However, it’s helpful to know what some of the challenges are, inherent in any job, especially before you consider taking the leap to leave what you’re currently doing to do something new. 2. Driving all over town to teach class: When considering any job, don’t forget to add into the cost to you, which is reflected in the time to drive back and forth....
Within a few weeks of eating real foods, especially protein-rich vegetables (in combination with other healthy protocols), I began to have more energy and to feel my excess weight release easily and naturally, even after years of trying. Best of all, I began to feel like myself again. Peas Not only are peas one of my favorite kitchen additions, but they are an excellent source of protein. Peas can be enjoyed fresh or frozen and have some of the highest protein available of any vegetable....
While bullying is usually perpetrated by someone in a position of power and authority, peers and even subordinates have also known to engage in bullying. A bully is actually an insecure, paranoid, control-freak. Their aim is to diminish, belittle and ultimately demolish their “prey” through regular, persistent, and increasingly hostile behavior. Here are ten clear signs that you’re being bullied:
Not to mention, many of us are removed from our normal routines that power us through our day. (No afternoon yoga class for an energy boost, for example.) But if you don’t want to keep reaching for coffee, or just don’t like coffee in general, where can you turn? Try one of these caffeine alternatives for natural, healthy energy. Chicory root is often used to make a coffee-like beverage since, when roasted, it gives off a similar aroma and flavor....
It’s a small price to pay for safer fragrance but, still, a bummer nonetheless. However! A few handy tricks can help your clean perfume last longer; it just may take some more time to get the most out of the juice. And honestly? Slowing down to connect with your fragrance only adds to the transformative experience—so we’d consider it a total win. Cat Chen, founder of clean fragrance brand Skylar, explains further: “All your pulse points are like little radiators,” she tells mbg....
“Warming up before a workout is extremely important,” says fitness instructor and trainer at bande Mindy Lai. “When your muscles are cold, they are harder to move. If you hop into a class with zero warm-up or stretch, chances are you’ll walk out with an injury.” Lai also adds that without an adequate warm-up “you won’t get the most out of your workout, because you won’t be able to move as limberly from the beginning of class....
You can do it anywhere. It’s free! It doesn’t cost a penny to run. You most likely have items in your wardrobe that are suitable for running. It doesn’t take much: something that covers your body so you don’t get in trouble for indecent exposure, some clean socks, and a decent pair of sneakers. You will be healthier. Adding running to your life will make you healthier. It can lower your blood pressure, increase blood flow, increase your metabolism, and increase your endurance, just to name a few health benefits....
Clinical psychologist Nicole Pensak, Ph.D., tells mbg that your desire to succeed is likely due to sophisticated compensatory strategies designed to repress your anxiety and persistent feelings of dread. “High-functioning anxiety is when you’re suffering a great deal internally, but you’re still able to perform exceedingly well at your job and in other domains,” she says. Pensak says sufferers of high-functioning anxiety endure debilitating rumination and panic attacks but work overtime to hide visible symptoms....
From July 2023 onward, you’ll feel an urgent need to follow your calling. A key relationship will need to be renegotiated so you have room to “do you.” Making sacrifices for your sweetie or taking one for the team is great to a point, but not at the expense of your own dreams. Be mindful of the friends you invite into your circle this spring and summer; not all of them will have pure intentions, no matter how they advertise themselves....
