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But desire discrepancy isn’t always about one person wanting sex more often than the other does. Sometimes, according to holistic sex coach Pamela Joy, M.A., it’s actually just a matter of two people having different types of desire—aka different ways of accessing turn-on. “Culturally we tend to think there’s just one model, and that’s I get sexual stimulus, and I’m totally ready for sex. That model is called spontaneous desire,” Joy explains....

So here’s what I recommend you do before, during and after drinking alcohol to help limit the damage: Try this: Don’t think about a pink elephant. Impossible, right? Similarly when you think, “I’m not going to get drunk,” it’s impossible to stop thinking about getting drunk. Your mind is wired for reward and novelty. So instead, focus on the positive by thinking, “I easily can only drink two drinks and lot’s of water,” or whatever works best for you....

But for now, we only know one thing for sure: Inflammation is a precursor to a range of autoimmune, metabolic, and chronic diseases. And dietary acid injury, like that which occurs from acid reflux disease, illuminates this connection. The good news is that both inflammation and acid reflux can be prevented and improved through diet. After putting over 6,000 people on this diet, I’ve found that inflammation visibly decreases in their throats, sinuses, and esophagus, thus reducing symptoms and improving health....

This same concept is utilized in meditation by regulating the breath, but with sound it’s the frequency that is the agent which influences the shift. Some of the tools I use are voice, drumming, tuning forks and Himalayan singing bowls. It’s important to note that awareness plays a huge role in our own healing. I find that vocal toning is an incredibly powerful practice that gives us the ability to fine-tune our greatest vibrational instrument: our own body....

So how should we really navigate the yogurt aisle? Should we stick to eating plant-based options, or simply enjoy it if we aren’t experiencing any intolerance symptoms? Here, the pros and cons of this type of dairy. Kefir is especially gut-healthy, as it has a higher protein and probiotic content than regular yogurt. While not technically considered a yogurt (it has a thinner consistency and is best consumed as a drink), the two are similarly fermented and have that creamy, tart taste....

This adage has served us in countless ways. Americans are remarkably charitable; no developed country is close to the U.S. in terms of charitable giving and volunteering. The mental health benefits of giving are well documented, as research has shown that offering ourselves to others makes us feel happy, creates health, generates social support, evokes the powerful feeling of gratitude, and stimulates the generosity of those around us. Kindness and generosity are the two of the key traits that psychologist John Gottman has determined to be key to successful relationships....

Some people naturally have thinner nails. However, there’s a plethora of reasons your nails might be on the softer side and plenty of ways to strengthen them as well. To come, everything you need to know about soft and bendy nails. However, it’s important to note that these effects can be lasting. Even if you stop getting acrylic and gel manicures, your nails may still be brittle for months to come until they can fully grow out untouched....

“This isn’t just talk about the ‘good old days,’ but there is actual research that shows raising your kid with these priorities in mind is beneficial,” says licensed physiologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., CNS. “Kids need nature, they need unstructured time, and they need play. It may seem like this is just ‘fun,’ but we know from research that this is how they grow.” Author and parenting coach Caroline Maguire, PCC, M....

Many wool dryer ball sellers claim that their product reduces drying time by about 25%, and in my experience, this sounds about right! The tool can be especially helpful for drying larger items like towels, sheets, and pillowcases more quickly since they prevent them from clumping into one big impossible-to-dry blob. If you notice that your dryer balls are starting to be less effective over time, throw them in the washing machine on high heat (this is one of the few times you need to wash with hot water) and then dry them in the dryer for a quick refresh....

The benefits have us sold. And with the right gear and determination, running in cold weather can be as enjoyable as it is beneficial. From answering key questions (how cold is too cold?) to identifying your new favorite pair of running shoes from Zappos—this guide has everything you need to stick to your running routine, no matter the forecast. The best running outfit always starts with the perfect pair of running shoes—and that’s because running asks so much of our feet....

At mindbodygreen we’re all about making well-being accessible, and we believe that proper nutrition is essential to whole-body well-being. So, after a year that has us feeling more gratitude for our health than ever before, we’re excited to support a charity that helps ensure mothers and kids everywhere get the benefits of proper nutrition. Many women here in the United States and around the world do not have access to the essential prenatal vitamins and minerals they need, which puts both their own health and the health of their baby at risk....

Simply burn them until smoke appears and then walk them through your space with an intention in mind for what exactly you’d like them to clear for you. Be sure to open your windows before you start, and never leave anything burning unattended! Likewise, if you buy antiques or vintage objects, you can wave cedar smoke over them to clear them of their previous owner’s energy. The smoke of frankincense is thought to carry prayers to heaven in its smoke....

While it may take some intention and effort, figuring out what your calling is—how you can live a life that’s in the highest service to yourself and others—is well worth it.

Thankfully, the best shoes for bunions are designed specifically to provide more space and cushioning, instead of adding more pressure. “Making sure there is enough room is best accomplished by shopping for sneakers at the end of the day when the foot is naturally larger since, over the course of the day, blood flow into the foot increases girth and can cause some swelling,” he advises. Selecting a wider shoe will go a long way in giving your foot the space it needs....

Sexual romance is the experience of expressing feelings of love, passion, and care through erotic touch. So, to have more romantic sex, you’ll want to find ways to communicate how you feel about your partner through your sexual actions. This conversation itself can be fairly steamy. On an intimate date night, ask them about what intimate, passionate sex looks like to them. Ask them how they like to be touched and held....

Consider a lip mask, the unsung hero for a baby-smooth pout. Heavier in consistency, these formulas are meant to hydrate parched lips all night long—all you have to do is catch Zzz’s. You can technically wear them out and about as well (some treatments are daytime-friendly; you’ll see), but try the overnight route with these 12 clean options. Trust us, you’ll have supple, soft lips well before your morning coffee....

These numbers will show up in moments that seem like a miraculous coincidence (aka a synchronicity), Richardson explains, adding, “Sometimes what you’re doing or thinking the moment you see the number is most significant, like thinking you should expand your business and then looking up right as the clock in your office turns 1:11.” “You have the ability to create,” she explains, adding, “Your world is shaped and altered by your thoughts and words....

Despite the hype, it’s a bit of an elusive umbrella term—what makes a product so beneficial for beauty-minded folk? Sure, you can find many of the same ingredients formulated into topicals, but ingesting them can help your body enhance its natural antioxidant power.* Beauty from the inside out, as they say… Join us as we walk through how to find the right beauty supplement for your skin and hair goals and the options we believe are the very best....

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get over heartbreak. It also provides the distance necessary to sever the bond between you, in a real way. It will be painful and difficult, but trying to be friends immediately or keeping in touch in any way will just make moving on impossible. But words have power. When we focus on what we don’t want, we keep getting what we don’t want....

According to the Mayo Clinic, 50 to 70 percent of people spend six or more hours sitting per day, and 20 to 35 percent spend four or more hours a day watching TV. The study, conducted by the National Health and Nutrition Examination surveys, reports that sedentary lifestyles shorten life expectancy. If Americans would cut their sitting time in half, their life expectancy would increase by roughly two years.