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The adaptogenic kingdom, the diverse array of herbs and other earth medicines that help maintain balance in brains, skin, hormones, and inflammation. It is a favorite tool of many experts—holistic and not. Pearl powder is a one of these go-to adaptogens that hails from the sea. But how much do you know about it? For some, you may be well familiar or use it in your own routine already (in that case, consider this a brush up); for others, you likely need a bit more context....

“You want to lift from your waist (or obliques) up toward the sky—up and over, similar to the shape of a rainbow—to the other side,” she explains.

Those aren’t the only reasons omega-3 fatty acids are considered critical, though. Here’s the thing: We can’t produce the omega-3s we need on our own (technically we can produce EPA and DHA from ALA, but the process is inefficient and variable5) and therefore need to get them through the food and supplements we consume. That’s where things get a little confusing. Different foods and supplements offer different types of omega-3s, so depending on whether you’re eating plant sources or seafood (marine sources), the specific omega-3s and their concentrations you’re taking in will vary....

Certain relaxation techniques can help us return to a parasympathetic, rest-and-digest, state. “Relaxation techniques reset and reboot the nervous system so people can feel good within their own bodies and shut down racing thoughts,” Roseann Capanna-Hodge, M.D., an integrative mental health expert, tells mbg. Learning how to curb stress responses before or when they happen can improve your quality of life. The key is turning relaxation into a practice. “Relaxation techniques only calm the brain when you do them consistently, and that means taking 10 minutes or more every day to intentionally practice them,” says Capanna-Hodge....

But the changes in our skin go far beyond environmental exposure and sensorial preferences. Recently I was talking to skin care expert and naturopathic doctor Trevor Cates, N.D., on my podcast Clean Beauty School, and she shared that our hormones actually change throughout the year—which could result in changes in the skin too. One study she references was about the shift from winter to spring: The “winter-spring” peak, as they call it, is a time when humans and most other animals experience a surge in hormone activity, which results in “a physiological peak in basic human functions....

Always double-check with your doctor when it comes to individual needs and timeline, though. And as certified sex therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Johnson, LCSW, CST, adds, you also want to listen to your body. “It really depends on the individual, and you may need more than six weeks, and that’s perfectly OK,” she says. Having a new baby is also obviously an exhausting change, she adds, which can also take a toll on libido....

“So many people base whether they leave on what’s going on with the other person rather than what’s going on with themselves,” she explains. “I recommend people not to leave until they have done their own inner work and have learned to make themselves happy.” In other words, it may be necessary to consider the ways that you’re contributing both to the relationship’s troubles and to your own unhappiness. Paul notes she’s seen many people leave too soon and “miss the opportunity to learn to take care of themselves within the relationship—and then, of course, the same issues come up again in the next relationship....

From Modern Freezer Meals by James Beard nominee Ali Rosen, this “fired-up” tomato soup is designed to be enjoyed immediately or frozen for a later date. That means it’s perfect to make now, when tomatoes are at their flavor peak, and enjoy later when they’re out of season. Because you’re working from fresh ingredients on a tray, Rosen also notes that you won’t get as much soup from this recipe as you might be used to....

If you’re determined to start taking better care of your skin in 2023, it’s best to start small and have a clear goal. To follow, a few ideas to get you started. The best part? It’s a quick and easy step to add to your routine. If you want a head start on shopping, scan this curated list of the 12 best clean vitamin C serums on the market. When used consistently, dry brushing can help with skin tone, skin texture, and overall radiance....

“Steel-cut oats have a longer cooking time than rolled oats because rolled oats undergo additional processing that reduces the cooking time,” women’s health dietitian. Valerie Agyeman, R.D., says. “Steel-cut oats have thicker pieces, requiring 15 to 30 minutes of cooking time, but soaking the oats prior to cooking can reduce that time.” Because they’re flattened in the process, Agyeman says they tend to have a softer texture and require less cooking time....

From a young age, founder Sylvie Chantecaille found herself fascinated by the healing powers of flowers and plants. A beauty industry pioneer, her ahead-of-the-curve passion for naturals soon homed in on plant stem cells and their promising skin potential. “As a girl, I spent long afternoons reading Paris Match in our attic surrounded by crates of drying, wrinkled apples,” she recalls. “So when I heard about research on a non-wrinkling apple whose stem cells had anti-aging properties, I was extremely interested in how they could be used in skin care....

You see, unlike other bedding materials like cotton, eucalyptus is not naturally soft. In order to be turned into sheets, it needs to go through quite a treatment: Eucalyptus first gets turned into wood chips, which are separated and mixed with chemicals until they turn to a pulp. The pulp then gets dissolved and run through an extrusion process until soft strands emerge into fibers. The chemicals used in this processing have historically harmed people and the planet....

Everyone will have a different baseline, but when it comes to optimizing your body’s performance, the general goal is to increase your heart rate variability over time. A lower HRV has been linked with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, obesity, and psychiatric disorders2, but increasing your HRV helps to calm down your body, minimize stress1, and improve sleep, digestion, concentration, and ultimately, your vitality. Sign us up for all of the above....

Our intention this autumn is to create more with less, starting with our wardrobe. Because we all know the feeling: Standing in front of an overflowing closet, thinking I have nothing to wear. The answer is not a bigger wardrobe, it’s a timeless wardrobe, with a few extra-cozy, quality pieces at the center. And for the pieces that stay in style forever, that starts with Jenni Kayne—the women’s lifestyle brand infused with the kind of minimalism we’re after this season....

There is no “right” way to do this. But there is a healthy, responsible way to end a relationship and an unhealthy irresponsible way. I believe if you hit these key points, you are terminating in a healthy, responsible way. Listen: You’re the one who will have to carry how you ended it. Not them. All breakups are difficult, but you want to leave with the least residue as possible....

Mattress shopping is a bit complicated these days. The market is saturated with options (each with different levels of support and materials), and finding the best mattress for you can be incredibly difficult. If you’re looking to spare yourself a headache, it’s worth giving these best cloud mattresses some thought. Clinical sleep educator Amy Korn-Reavis, MBA, RRT, RPSGT, CCHS, says this type of mattress is a crowd-pleaser with plenty of support and cushioning to boot....

Curious to try one for yourself? Here’s where to find them, how to set them up, and how sleep and circadian researchers recommend using them for a sunnier disposition. Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and you’ll get a sense of all the ways you can use these colorful lights—from setting a funky tone for photoshoots to replacing standard mood lighting. In addition to sunset tones, some lamps can also be programmed to display different color schemes....

Nonetheless, building upon the work of Sleep and her colleagues, the test has risen in popularity in recent months thanks to social media. The team doesn’t actually label these traits as “difficult,” notes Joshua D. Miller, Ph.D., a personality researcher and University of Georgia psychology professor who supervised Sleep’s research, in an interview with mindbodygreen (Sleep was not available for comment). “We call it disagreeableness—it is a spectrum that spans antagonism to agreeableness,” he says....