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That’s where a super-satisfying spinal yoga flow comes in. I’ve created this short but effective sequence to get your spine moving in all different directions. You can enjoy this flow every day or whenever you want to stretch and mobilize your back. Trust me; it will feel amazing! You can find Bonanno teaching vinyasa flows, meditation, yin, and soundbaths. She also shares the gift of sound healing with the use of alchemy crystal singing bowls....

This practice is known as acne face-mapping. Because science has yet to fully back up these claims, face-mapping is controversial in the dermatologic world—but that’s not to say that the type of acne you’re experiencing doesn’t offer its own clues, too. In ayurvedic face-mapping, this area of the face is commonly tied to stagnation in the nervous and digestive systems; that is, digestive issues and stress-inducing experiences, such as lack of sleep or periods of high emotion, can ignite acne in these areas....

Milia, aka milk spots, are itty-bitty white or yellow bumps on the surface of the skin. While they may look like little acne breakouts, they’re not and shouldn’t be treated the same. Milia are actually cysts filled with keratin under the skin and are most commonly found on the face above the cheekbones and under the eyes. Ahead, we tapped three dermatologists to learn what milia actually is, why you get it, and how to treat it for good....

It’s one thing to know about the benefits of ketosis, and another to understand how it works. Despite its popularity, ketosis can still feel complex or out of reach. But Metabolic Switch, a ketone ester drink powder by Juvenescence, makes ketosis more accessible to everybody. Even on an off-day, Metabolic Switch provides an extra boost of ketones to help keep your body in ketosis (no matter what life throws at you)....

This whole-food fusion of vitamin C, phytonutrients, and prebiotic fiber also lends itself to leave the drinker with a cleansing-like effect, especially when drank first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. To really get the full positive impact for your digestive system, I suggest not just using the lemon juice by itself. Mix as much of the pulp as you can with the lemon juice in your morning warm (not hot, as that denatures the vitamin C) or cold water....

Have you found that your relationship history is filled with one wound-triggering issue after the other? Do your attachment issues keep you from getting close to your partner? Do your partner’s attachment issues keep you from getting inside those defensive walls? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can understand and actually heal your attachment issues in your relationships. Whatever attachment style you have—secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, or disorganized avoidant—was formed early in your life....

So I wanted to share the stories of four patients who successfully improved their health by switching to a plant-based diet. All of them gave their permission to be featured here. “My weight hit 274 pounds on my 5'7” frame, my joints were aching from the statin drugs used to lower my cholesterol, I was winded walking up stairs, and I was taking blood pressure medicine that wasn’t working all that well....

Unfortunately, there is no check and balance in our food system to assess how food and food additives interact with our microbiome. Foods are generally regarded as safe (AKA—GRAS status1) by the FDA based on their toxicity to us, not our microbiota. And while extensive research shows that the quantity and diversity of plant-based foods promote a healthy and robust microbiome, we are just beginning to understand the safety and impact that additives like emulsifiers in our alternative milks have on our microbes....

This bountiful beauty can be drought tolerant once established into the ground, and it attracts beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Conversely, it is deer resistant. You can find the bougainvillea in most retail nurseries. While the bougainvillea is gorgeous to look at, you’ll want to be careful when you interact with the plant. It’s known for its nail-like thorns! Here are a few popular bougainvillea varieties and the highlights of each: Bougainvillea can be grown either directly in the ground or in a pot, but since the plant tends to grow tall, you’ll need a large container if you want it to reach its full potential....

You’ll develop long, lean muscles that hug onto your bones and make you feel great. Rather than building muscle bulk, yoga builds core strength through simply organizing your body to activate and move, just by using your own weight. This cylinder area of the torso, includes the front of the body, the back of the body and underneath — the pelvic diaphragm and iliopsoas muscles). The core is not one specific muscle, but a group of different muscles that work together as a team to support your spine and pelvis, to provide balance and stability, and generate power to lift and move the body as a single functional unit....

The first reason people purchase weighted blankets is for comfort. They’re soft, snuggly, and the added weight can help your body relax—it’s that sinking-into-the-bed feeling. The second (and perhaps most common) reason people buy these blankets is to address an issue they’re dealing with—usually anxiety, stress, or sleeplessness. Yes, it sounds too good to be true, but there is research behind the claims that weighted blankets can ease anxiety and combat insomnia....

It would make sense to swap in a hair gel to brush up those brows; after all, both products offer a pliable hold, and clean options usually add healthy, nourishing oils to the mix. But can you really substitute hair gel as brow gel, just like that? Here, we take the guesswork out for you. If you have a gel on hand that offers flexible hold, minus the crunch (a flaxseed gel, perhaps), a swipe or two on the brows might work fine....

A majority of the carnelian you can purchase today originally comes from India, but it’s dispersed all over the world with deposits in Brazil, Egypt, Uruguay, the U.S., and more. “Write the first three things that come to your mind. Wrap the crystal in the paper you wrote on and carry with you for 14 days,” she adds. With that said, some pairings may work better than others depending on what you’re looking for....

People started bringing them inside and keeping them as houseplants—ones that could survive in darker parlor rooms, at that—around the Victorian era. Over time, Chinese evergreens have been bred to take on bright shades like hot pink (Aglaonema Creta), and today, you can find many varieties of the plant in offices, shops, and residences that don’t get a lot of bright light, as well as in tropical gardens. You can usually spot a Chinese evergreen by its leaves: They’re long, with a strong vein running down the middle and a speckled pattern along the sides....

Not to be confused with déjà vu, this particular phenomenon is called déjà rêvé—and it’s actually not that uncommon. While the exact science behind déjà rêvé isn’t fully understood, there are some research-backed explanations for what makes it possible, as well as theories from dream experts on what it can mean. Research is limited, but according to one 2010 study on the subject, experiencing déjà rêvé is common—though notably, it does get less common with age....

Maybe you can relate to Julie, a 57-year-old teacher. She was really struggling at this time of her life. She felt her second marriage was about to fall apart. She had zero sex drive. She told me, “And what’s worse, I leak urine when I try to exercise.” She also leaked urine when she coughed or sneezed, and the urgency was restricting her love of “just doing stuff.” After further questioning, I learned that she also suffered with vaginal dryness and irritation after sex: “the few times we’ve had it in the past year” and a total lack of energy....

One of the reasons I recommend bergamot so often is because it really is a jack-of-all-trades with aiding in your health both mentally and physically. There are a few smaller benefits of bergamot oil. In 2008, a study1 was performed on hospice patients with terminal cancer. Half of the patients received a five-minute hand massage with a carrier oil for seven days while the other half received the same hand massage with bergamot, lavender, and frankincense essential oils added to the carrier oil....

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“The definition has many variants, as this is a wide umbrella term,” according to sex educator and professional dominatrix Lola Jean. “FLR can be any relationship that is not ‘male-led.’ In its most lenient format, [an FLR may be] more of an equal-power or varied-power exchange between partners. In its more extreme and perhaps traditional [form], FLR is a relationship where the female, or femme, is the decision-maker for the other partner....

Here are some common causes—and natural remedies to help. While gas and occasional bloating are a normal part of the digestive process, there are some pesky things that can cause more gas than usual. Registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, says some of the common culprits include: But if you’re already feeling swollen and ready for stretchy pants, here are 10 natural remedies to try, all backed by science:* Interestingly, some bacteria produce more gases than others....