There’s evidence1 to suggest a medium-firm to firm mattress is better for back and stomach sleepers, as well as those experiencing back pain. Anyone who falls into these categories and is struggling to sleep in their current sleep setup should consider switching things up. Now if you’re not quite ready to splurge on an entirely new extra-firm mattress, a topper can be a great way to improve your current bed....
Designed to fold in half or be stored under furniture, a compact treadmill offers a less bulky alternative to traditional options. Typically smaller than 24 inches wide and 72 inches long, these sleek machines can transform any space into an instant running (or walking) track. Better yet, the small footprint makes storage a breeze. Most designs are slim enough to slip under a couch or bed when not in use....
Sun damage has a variety of traits, so even if your skin doesn’t exhibit the piping red hue so often associated with burns, it can still be in need of post-sun soothing. For example, darker skin tones typically have dry, tight, itchy skin as the result of too much sun exposure. Lighter skin, on other hand, may have that red tone, but it also may just be dry and flaky....
It may taste better with a little honey in it, as well as a splash of fresh lemon juice. You could also add chamomile flowers, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, or an echinacea tincture. Don’t add all of these flavors at the same time—try different combinations. What you’ll need: A grater or zester, as well as a kettle or a saucepan to boil the water, and something to strain the tea if you are not using a teapot that has one in it....
We spoke with the experts to better understand the benefits and potential drawbacks and how to pick the best weighted blankets for kids. While these blankets have only recently started to be studied for their benefits and impact, there is a ton of anecdotal evidence from parents, psychologists, and educators confirming that weighted blankets make a big difference in the day-to-day lives of children—especially (but not limited to) those who have ADHD or ASD, or who are highly sensitive....
One of the most important (and overlooked) ways to maintain your immunity is actually managing your stress. We get it, though—telling you to simply “chill out” isn’t exactly a solution here. So we teamed up with Healist to show you that, despite gestures broadly at everything, finding balance by dialing down the stress (and dialing up the immunity!) is well within everyone’s reach. But you’re probably more familiar with distress, which is the feeling you get after the death of a loved one, the experience of a financial loss, or a fight with your partner....
7 p.m.: I turn off all the blue lights around my house, stop using the computer, and put a blue light filter on my phone. Everything is dim and dark. I turn down the thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit and I ask my children to turn down the lights as well. I try not to have any phone calls or exciting conversations or emails after this time. 8 p.m.: I put away my devices to charge, face down so I’m not tempted to check them....
Bad hair days don’t have to be frequent, and a good routine can make those days far and few between. From pineappling to make a fresh style last, to better understanding the chemistry behind your hair, whether you’re newly transitioning into the natural life or caring for someone with 3C hair, here’s everything you need to know to create the perfect curl-poppin’ 3C hair routine. Type 1 is exclusively straight hair....
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If you have curly hair, here’s the best way to wash according to hairstylist Miko Branch, co-founder of hair care brand Miss Jessie’s. Why is it so important to really nail down proper shower techniques? Well, “Caring for curly hair starts in the shower,” she says. “First, use cleansers and conditioners that were specifically created for your hair texture,” she says. This is vital as each curl type has different needs: Sure, most people with curls tend to need more hydrating options, but even within hydrating shampoos, cleansers, and conditioners, there’s some variety....
Pushing off these domestic tasks once in a while isn’t a big deal. Perhaps your partner was in a lazy mood that evening, or they had a lot going on at work taking away time from tending to home responsibilities. Totally fair. But if they are consistently demonstrating this behavior, these one-sided actions may actually be weaponized incompetence in action—and a big contributor to domestic inequality. “The reason it is weaponized is because the partner places the responsibility back onto the other partner to complete the tasks, and it is intended for them to complete for future occasions,” psychotherapist and certified couples’ therapist Lee Phillips, Ed....
Don’t shirk responsibilities, though! No, you don’t have to keep every promise you made while Jupiter paddled through sacrificial Pisces since October 28. But if you’re going to break your word, give people time to devise a Plan B. Make a graceful exit instead of burning bridges. The winter solstice always coincides with the Sun’s move into grounding, elegant Capricorn. And since the celestial Sea Goat is the governor of goal setting, how perfect is it that we get to make our resolutions under these solar flares every year?...
Simultaneously, 31% of the U.S. population is at risk of at least one vitamin deficiency1 according to their labs, or bloodwork. And there are likely some dots to connect here. As they say, “out of sight, out of mind.” If we don’t know how important essential nutrients are to our wellbeing, then why would we prioritize them? It’s wise to seek extra support by taking a daily multivitamin to fill any nutritional gaps....
Nowadays, recovery has expanded beyond the “First Aid” aisle of drugstores. Everything from supplements to topical creams is fair game in the recovery realm, and technology has taken recovery solutions to a whole new level, especially in the last few years. As a runner, I’m always looking for ways to relieve soreness and tightness in my legs—and as a fitness editor, I’ll try anything once. So while training for my latest half marathon, I decided to give compression boots (aka padded compression leg sleeves) a try....
The first step was to take a test to determine my current Ayurvedic dosha constitution and send Blades the results. When I did it a few weeks ago, I was presenting with a pitta imbalance. I’m a pitta vata dosha type, and my pitta energy was particularly high. It’s worth mentioning that I’m in the throes of my own personal health crisis. I’ve seen many specialists and no one knows for sure what’s going on, but my doctors suspect the root of it is autoimmune, so I’m doing everything I can to complement the Western medicine with holistic healing....
And like skin care, some hair care products are certainly optional, but your hair might look and feel a whole lot better with them. Clarifying shampoos are one of those often overlooked but occasionally hair-saving products. Clarifying shampoos are amped-up versions of the day-to-day ones that thoroughly clean both the hair follicles, scalp, and hair fiber. “The main difference lies in the active ingredients in each formula—hair detoxes often rely on natural extracts and oils to remove buildup, while clarifying shampoos typically contain synthetic ingredients such as silicones and sulfates,” certified trichologist, celebrity stylist, and founder of scalp-first hair care brand Act+Acre Helen Reavey tells mbg....
But for Jenni, diet, nutrients, and exercise weren’t enough. Even though she professed she’d done everything correctly, she still suffered from headaches (especially in the beginning of her cycle), thyroid imbalance, terrible sleep, and an inability to maintain her happy weight. As a doctor who helps women balance their hormones without the need for birth control pills, I started putting the pieces together to treat Jenni’s condition. My patients have a love-hate relationship with estrogen....
Put together the words pesce (“fish” in Italian) and vegetarian, and you get pescatarian: a fish-friendly way of eating that offers the benefits of a plant-forward diet, with room for flexibility. It’s no secret that some of the healthiest, longest-living populations worldwide eat plenty of fish, along with plant-based foods such as nuts, whole grains, healthy fats, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. At a glance, pescatarians and vegetarians might look very much alike, with a shared focus on plants as their foundation....
To find out, we asked therapist and dream expert Leslie Ellis, Ph.D., about seven types of pregnancy dreams and what they might mean. RELATED: The Psychology Of Dreams: Why They Happen + What They Can Teach Us But if you’re fairly certain you’re not pregnant, Ellis says some good questions to ask yourself include: RELATED: 5 Ways To Make Your Dreams Happier, From A Dream Expert
