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In this powerful Kundalini breathing exercise, you will rinse your digestive organs to promote healthy elimination, nourish and flush your kidneys, and cleanse your blood—which will, in turn, support your thyroid. All our glandular systems work in synergy, so when we support our liver, spleen, kidneys, and lymphatic system, we support and stimulate an underactive thyroid. At the level of your throat, place the right palm facing the left palm and clasp fingers together, creating a tension on the palms almost as if pulling them apart....

Often confused with vitamin K1 or simply overlooked, vitamin K2 is a unique form of an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in heart health. Let’s take a look at how much vitamin K2 you need, where you can get it, and potential benefits and side effects. The richest food sources of vitamin K1 include green leafy vegetables like kale, collards, spinach, Swiss chard, and turnip greens. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are lesser known, but excellent sources of phylloquinone too....

But coffee was always there for me. American culture seems to have positioned it to be a magical potion, and I bought into it big time. Feeling tired? Coffee. Stressed? Coffee. Need an emotional pick-me-up? Coffee. Afternoon slump? Coffee. Instead of approaching it from a functional standpoint, coffee became a mental and emotional crutch. I’d had matcha before and wasn’t sold—it was too grassy and bitter for my taste. But after a trip to a matcha shop near work, I decided it was time to try a full month of matcha....

The term polycule comes from a cross between poly, meaning “many,” and molecule, says licensed sex therapist Lori Lawrenz, Psy.D. “When the various polyamorous relationships are drawn in a diagram form, the construction resembles that of a molecule.” Each person in the network is typically involved in consensual nonmonogamous relationships with other members, although not everyone is necessarily romantically or sexually joined with each other, says AASECT-certified sex therapist Janet Brito, Ph....

Fungal acne is actually a whole other category—and isn’t even acne at all, to begin with. It was given the moniker of “fungal acne” because of the appearance (it looks very similar to acneic breakouts), but as dermatologists will tell you, they’re very different things. Here’s how to spot the difference: “Pityrosporum folliculitis manifest as small red bumps centered around hair follicles,” Marcus explains. “Unlike typical acne, fungal folliculitis can itch....

When you increase the amount of nutrient-dense foods in your diet and restore depleted nutrients, you give your body the chance to heal from the inside out. Some people may even be able to reduce or eliminate their thyroid medication if dietary protocols are put into place as soon as the condition is diagnosed. Selenium can also help decrease anti-thyroid antibodies and has even been shown to help improve the physical structure of the thyroid6 itself....

Breakfast is always Whole30-ish; I feel my best when I start the day with protein, healthy fat, veggies, and fruit. Eggs and berries are one of my favorite combinations. It’s surprisingly delicious, especially when you let the berries heat up a bit so they get explode-y in the pan. Today, I ate eggs soft-scrambled with blueberries, blackberries, baby spinach, fresh basil, and chopped walnuts. I’m a huge fan of protein salads (we have a recipe on page 161 in The Whole30), using either canned chicken, salmon, or tuna as a base....

Here’s what to know about your Chiron sign and what it says about you. Chiron orbits between two intensely oppositional planets—uptight, restrictive Saturn and liberated, revolutionary Uranus—and serves as a metaphysical mediator. It asks questions like: Where do we hold ourselves back (Saturn), and where can we be destructively rebellious (Uranus)? We must understand both extremes in order to find the middle ground. In Astrology and the Rising of Kundalini, author Barbara Hand Clow refers to Chiron as the “rainbow bridge” between Saturn and Uranus....

Here are five reasons you shouldn’t give up and the only reason you should: It takes time, perseverance, and tenacity to keep moving forward even when it’s hard. The thing that stands between most people and success is quitting. Believe that it will get easier. It does, but only when you make the choice to keep moving forward no matter what. Follow your intuition to the next landmark and forget about trying to see the entire path....

Chai is made using different formulas, depending on the region where it is being consumed, but there are a number of standard ingredients: black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, clove and black pepper. When analyzing chai’s health benefits, it’s important to examine each ingredient in turn. Though they act synergistically to increase each other’s benefits, the separate botanical components have powerful health benefits on their own. It’s no secret that tea is full of antioxidants....

Despite being aware of the risk for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, cervical cancer, and unplanned pregnancy, many people still engage in unprotected sex. In one 2017 survey, 65 percent of people admitted to having had unprotected sex—and 29 percent said they had unprotected sex every single time they engaged in intercourse. The findings showed straight women were more willing to participate in unsafe sex when the potential for a long-term relationship was on the table....

Spending enough time eating each meal can greatly aid in satiety (feelings of fullness) and help to reduce overeating. Here’s why 20 minutes is the ideal amount of time you should devote to each meal. During a meal, the satiety signals CCK and leptin are produced in response to food and nutrients entering the stomach, while ghrelin—the hunger hormone—is gradually suppressed. As these hormones fluctuate, they signal to the brain that there is optimal nutrition in the gut....

These are hard questions for any parent to deal with if you are a parent who strives for mindfulness and fostering a love of nature. It all seems at odds with each other, no? And unfortunately there aren’t hard-and-fast rules we can give you at this time: Technology just keeps on evolving, and the research about what it’s doing to our brains keeps on rolling in. But there is information we can share, from experts and available studies....

While I’m still a staunch morning coffee drinker, years ago, I started swapping my afternoon java for tea. Why? It’s teeming with benefits (hello, antioxidants) and is much milder in the caffeine department. Tack on its rich, complex flavor—and what’s not to love about green tea? “Look at all the cultures that live the longest. They’re drinking a variety of tea throughout the day,” functional nutritionist Deanna Minich, Ph.D., IFMCP, shared on the mindbodygreen podcast....

“There are plenty of benefits to any form of cycling, whether that’s taking part in a spin class, going for a bike ride, or using a stationary bike,” says London-based performance coach and celebrity trainer Artur Zolkiewicz. “Cycling is classified as an aerobic1 activity, and when performed consistently, can contribute to many positive health changes [such as] losing weight, increasing stamina, improving your fitness and strength, and over the long term, impacting heart health, lung capacity, bone density, and overall muscle strength....

When I feel a cold coming on, I reach for the varieties I know will build up my immune system to fight off illness completely or at least reduce my symptoms. Here are the top 10 I like to curl up with during cold and flu season: In addition to being steeped in tea, elderberry can be found as a syrup and is a common ingredient in cold and flu medicines....

Most seated poses primarily target the legs and hips as far as stretching goes, but there are a few that work the arms, chest, and shoulders, as well. As you practice these poses, consider supporting your spine with a block, blanket, or bolster underneath you, which will help lift the hips and bring the spine into alignment:

At home, cook with herbs and spices instead of salt. If you’re out, then ask for condiments to come on the side and use a light touch when applying—or scrape off some excess if “on the side” isn’t an option. One of my favorite healthy hacks: Swap in oil and vinegar for salad dressing so you get some flavor and heart-healthy fats without any of the “what the heck is that?...

One of the great things about this cozy piece of loungewear is there are so many variations to choose from—sporty, structured, super-soft; the list goes on. To curate your shopping experience, we’ve rounded up some of the best sweatpants you can buy right now. These lightweight joggers feature a cute cuff on the bottom and beautiful yet breathable fabric. Plus between a drawcord and the elastic waistband, you’re sure to get an optimal fit....