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If you suspect that the guy you’re hanging out with or crushing on isn’t interested in a serious relationship with you, and that’s something that you do want and have been hoping for, it’s best to just ask him about it directly. That’s truly the only way you’re going to get a definitive answer. If the idea of him liking those things feels at odds with what you know about him and his personality, that’s probably a sign that you know on a gut level that he’s not a “relationship guy....

Catching enough Zzz’s is a beauty tip in and of itself, but there’s plenty more you can do to ensure healthy, youthful skin while you snooze. If you want to wake up to firm, glowing skin (honestly, who doesn’t?), follow along below: You see, pollutants and daily grime build up on your skin as the day goes on, which can contribute to oxidative stress, dull, crepey skin, and fine lines if you don’t cleanse before bed....

As you age, it’s even harder to fight off inflammatory triggers—which is why you should take these practices even more seriously. To follow, three anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in mind for healthy skin aging from the inside out: Furthermore, it’s the only fat-soluble antioxidant3 naturally made by the human body. But, alas, your levels drop as you get older. And while it’s found in some foods—like fish, peanuts, and broccoli—it’s difficult to get enough through the diet....

“‘Grogginess’ is sometimes reported after melatonin use, along with headache, dizziness, upset stomach, and even mood alterations such as temporarily feeling down or feeling more anxious,” notes Ellen Wermter, FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner and spokesperson for the Better Sleep Council. Vivid dreams, increased daytime sleepiness, and even hormone disruption1 are also possible. However, if you still have excess melatonin in your system by the time you wake up, you’re likely to feel a little groggy and sleepy....

At the end of the day, the best way to reap the health benefits of celery is to eat it in its whole-food form. But if juicing is your thing, we’re not going to knock you for it. “When juicing celery, some of those essential nutrients and phytonutrients remain in the juice and provide health benefits,” Sauceda adds. (But not all: Juicing celery strips away a lot of its all-important fiber....

That’s the science-y classification for early birds and night owls—aka, your body’s preference1 for waking up earlier or later in the day. Some experts say that while about 50% of your chronotype is due to genetics, you can train yourself to be a morning person if you’re naturally more of a snooze-hitter. Research shows3 that cluttered spaces can have negative effects on our stress and anxiety levels as well as our ability to focus because our brains are wired to like order....

Maybe you’ve heard it’s a myth that birth control can negatively affect your future fertility. But while it’s true there are no studies showing that it directly interferes with conception, we also don’t have extensive research on the long-term impact of birth control on women’s health. In fact, there’s a lot we don’t know about fertility in general, let alone the intricacies that may come with using hormonal birth control for a decade or longer!...

However, as an herbalist and licensed acupuncturist, I encourage my patients with these conditions to pursue holistic measures when possible. Here’s what I tell them: The same should hold true for a naturopath, nutritionist, acupuncturist, or homeopath. Many holistic practitioners have never taken a single class in dermatology, let alone treated patients with complicated skin conditions. Question any practitioner you see about his or her education and experience with eczema and psoriasis....

Toothpastes are perhaps the most updated category in the oral care department—but whitening strips aren’t too far behind. Catch our favorite products of late below. Whitening Strips, Lumineux Oral Essentials ($40) Coconut Oil Whitening Pen, Dr. Ginger’s ($19.95) Whitening Strips, Zimba ($19.99) Magic Melt-Away Teeth Whitening Masks, elims ($75) Dissolving Whitening Strips, Moon ($34.99) Dental Teeth Whitening Strips, Spotlight Oral Care ($40) Our high standards also come from testing products—many, many products....

These are just a few signs that you’re arguing with a psychopath. You can also watch out for a few common things psychopaths say. Just be aware that there are different types of psychopaths, and pay attention to specific signs that you’re dating a psychopath. Arguments with psychopaths leave you drained. You might spend hours, even days, obsessing over the argument. If you think you have the perfect response to their latest outrageous comment, they planted it there on purpose....

And now that we’ve demystified how to make your own pickles, it makes sense to start thinking about what the different kinds are and what makes each variety tasty. While often the basics are the same—a cucumber plus a pickling liquid—differences come up in the process and even the flavors you add. Here, we outline some of the various pickle varieties you may come across in stores and what changes their flavor profiles in case you want to make them yourself: The second is kosher dill pickles, which aren’t called kosher for their adherence to the dietary guidelines of keeping kosher but rather because they originated in the Jewish delis of New York—which were overseen by rabbis....

These days, I feel the itch to start expanding my collection again, so I reached out to some experts for their tips on finding cheap (or free!) plants: The one thing you should look out for if you’re considering getting a plant that’s on sale (or any plant, for that matter) is bugs. Greene recommends sticking your fingers into the soil to see if you feel any creepy crawlies, warning, “Those are the type of things that will infect the rest of the plants in your home....

We know, we know: If you love a long, spa-grade shower experience, shivering under the spray doesn’t sound too enjoyable. But if you can get up the gumption to turn the faucet to freezing (if only for 60 seconds!) you may wind up with a bunch of beauty benefits. Here’s a running list of reasons to withstand the chill: Shamban concurs: “The circulatory boost also gives an immediate, albeit temporary, improvement in the appearance of pores and skin tone,” she says....

Growing up, I learned to shop secondhand from the best teachers: my mother and grandmother. Hitting yard sales in our town was a great way to find treasures and bond. Fast-forward to when I was leaving for college and told my parents that I would need a bed and maybe a dresser for my new apartment. My dad said my budget for everything was $100, and all of a sudden, I realized that buying new wasn’t really an option....

Then I came to the practice of yoga and mindfulness and started what has turned out to be a life-altering journey — to learn to live life from an open heart space. The heart becomes blocked when energy patterns (that yoga calls Samskaras) get stuck in our minds. Whether or not the idea of “blocked energy” resonates with you, I’m sure you’ve felt the negative effects of having a nagging worry or thought coming to haunt you throughout your day....

Annoying, yes, but reapplying sunscreen is nonnegotiable, even if you opt for a full face. So what can you do if you don’t feel like retouching your makeup with each application? Enter: powder sunscreens. These makeup-sunscreen hybrids take the dreaded groan out of reapplying—plus, they simultaneously set your products and keep them from sweating down your face midday. So you can have your highlight, and practice safe sun, too. Powder sunscreen is also a great option for your scalp, so feel free to apply it on any exposed areas up top (i....

The various curves of this symbol represent waking consciousness, dreaming, and deep sleep. The small curved line in the middle represents illusion, and it separates one from transcendence, which is represented by the topmost shape. “Lotuses only grow in really swampy areas, so that symbolizes this idea that out of ugliness and destruction and unrest, we can all come together in this perfect moment and we’re all connected,” she says....

She notes that 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 to 1:11 or going to start your first day of a gym membership and being assigned locker number 222.” Depending on the number you’re seeing, the meanings will vary, and just as the number one (aka the first single digit) often represents a beginning, seeing 999 (the last single digit) often relates to endings....

Now, there are some important things to understand about targeting this area of your body. The three main muscles that make up your glutes are the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, and gluteus medius. When developing strong glutes, it’s important to pay attention to all the different movement patterns the glutes are responsible for: flexing and extending the hip, and abducting and rotating the thigh. That’s why I created this five-move glutes strength workout you can do at home—which employs different exercises to target every angle of your glutes....

Complete fertilizers often contain the three essential plant nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—as well as a number of beneficial micronutrients that can assist with photosynthesis. Plant foods, on the other hand, usually contain only a few of them. (Think of them as a targeted supplement for your greenery.) Here, Kelly Wilkniss, gardening expert and host of My Soulful Home on Smart Healthy Green Living shares her simple, three-ingredient recipe for well-rounded homemade plant food....