♥ How the effects of fasting on our body and mind can help us lead a long, healthy and balanced life. We have probably all heard a lot about fasting in recent years and how it can affect everything from our general wellbeing and weight loss, the...
Read More↓ On December 20, 2018, the president signed into law the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.[1] More commonly known as the Farm Bill of 2018, this act addresses a number of issues that pertain to our nation’s farmers, such as wetland conservation, environmental quality incentives, and...
Read More► Dr. Mark Hyman explains everything you need to know It certainly seems like one of the biggest diet trends right now is intermittent fasting. Everyone on Instagram’s talking about it, how-to guides are being published online, and some outlets are sharing its benefits — or warning...
Read More♠ Given up animal foods? How to ensure you don’t get to stage four. The damage could be irreversible. ♠ If you recently switched to a 100% plant-based diet, you can relax for quite some time. The adult liver can store enough vitamin B12 to last 1–5 years....
Read MoreSeveral simple ways of measuring a person’s health might matter more than body weight ♠ The numbers used to assess health are, for the most part, not helpful. ↓ There are the vital signs: heart and respiratory rates and body temperature. Sometimes blood pressure. These are critical in emergencies....
Read MoreFrom oat milk to almond milk ↓ Various types of milk substitutes. Oat milk. Almond milk. Cashew milk. Soy milk. There are so many milk alternatives out there today… and it can be tough to figure out what types might be best for you. Enter our favorite healthy...
Read MoreWhen it comes to restful slumber, there is no try ↓ you somehow identified the 100 most well-rested people in the world, rounded them all up, and asked them how they manage to get such consistently excellent sleep, you’d probably walk away surprised — and a little frustrated....
Read More↓ The eating style ichiju-sansai offers lessons in portion size and nutrition According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Obesity Update released in 2017, more than one in two adults and nearly one in six children are overweight or obese in OECD member countries. Despite this global...
Read More↓ Which foods are best for your dosha at this time of year? Read on to find out. ↓ Wherever your location and local weather, a change in seasons is a time to proceed with caution. Watch your state of health and your needs carefully because they’ll likely...
Read More↓ How do we remain healthy while successfully navigating a type-A lifestyle? I was on Park Avenue and 49th Street in Manhattan at around noon yesterday. Armies of well-dressed people crowded the sidewalks while getting lunch from food trucks and take-out establishments. As I admired their clothing,...
Read More↓ Natural ways to deal with anything this big holiday dishes up. Some people adore Thanksgiving, declaring it to be their favorite holiday. They find it a time of reflection, when familial bonds are strengthened, and cherished traditions get renewed. Others find it a forced slog at...
Read MoreIt seems like everyone is talking about (or writing about) inflammation. Facts are spreading, but so are misconceptions. I don’t know about you, but lately, every health chat I have seems to lead back to one thing: inflammation. People nod sagely when it gets brought up,...
Read More↓ There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip. Health is complicated these days. We are discovering we’re made up of interlocked systems that are all sharing the...
Read More↓ Try these easy, natural remedies for keeping fall and winter colds at bay. One week we’re wearing shorts, and the very next week, it seems like everyone has the sniffles and a cough. How did fall and winter cold season arrive so quickly? To keep your...
Read More↓ “While dietary change is a great first line of defense, calming inflammation calls for a multi-faceted approach that delves into all aspects of lifestyle.” When you’re looking to calm systemic inflammation—the kind of chronic, low-grade immune reaction that can wreak havoc on your health in all...
Read MoreAyurveda has many recipes that can help improve the look and feel of your skin. Here are three quick and easy steps to get you glowing. ↓ Try this routine, which takes you from exfoliation to a mask to moisturizing for a taste of Ayurvedic beauty. Step 1:...
Read More↓ “These three practices all have the key quality of inviting pleasure while reducing stress.” Happy couples don’t necessarily have sex, but they definitely have intimacy. There are plenty of reasons a couple may not want to have penetrative sex—grief, stress, injury, or specific physical concerns that...
Read More↓ Three unhelpful habits to watch out for when you’re taking care of a loved one, and three ways to overcome them with mindfulness. ↓ Lisa, whom I had just met at a conference, tearfully described to me her agony as sole caregiver for her disabled husband...
Read More↓ What should we do when we’re upset or depressed? Should we analyze our feelings to figure out what’s wrong, or should we just forget about them and move on? Opinions differ, but new research suggests a solution to these questions: taking a more Buddhist or...
Read MoreHere are 7 affirmations to not only affect your body but also your reality Chakras are the unseen force that influences our reality. A blocked chakra can present itself various forms, like physical pain and disease, and can also manifest in our financial stability, emotional body,...
Read MoreWe in the modern West assume that the normal mind is a healthy one. But a "healthy mind" is still subject to many types of distress, including depression, anxiety, frustration, restlessness, boredom, and resentment. Only when such imbalances are excessive are we advised to seek...
Read MoreNew research adds depth and complexity to our understanding of the major keys to living a happy and flourishing life. Last month, researchers from over 60 countries gathered at the International Positive Psychology Association’s 6th World Congress in Melbourne, Australia, to share cutting-edge insights on the science of...
Read MoreIt's easy to get wrapped up in numbers, but the desire for the perfect score can become an addiction. Your imperfect self, meanwhile, is waiting for validation. I was obsessed with numbers, but not in a geeky mathematician sort of way. My first high came when...
Read More“Plant medicine showed me that all we have to do is be who we are, love and light.” I’ve come back to Costa Rica hoping to shatter my limitations. We are all seekers. To be human is to be curious and open up to our creative potential....
Read MoreSelf-compassion can make a person feel more energetic, alive, and optimistic. Right up there with being able to make spaghetti and wash your own socks, practicing self-compassion rates as a vital life skill. With self-compassion, we are able to accept that though we are imperfect...
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