Here are some specifics to avoid, with the information courtesy Dr. Frank Lipman’s book, Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again.

Remember, there is no such thing as a bad practice. Showing up for yourself IS the practice!

Below, I’ve put together five of my favorite shoulder-opening moves that I regularly recommend to clients (including mbg co-founder and co-CEO Colleen Wachob). For all of these moves, remember to rotate the inside of your elbows to face forward to drop your shoulders away from your ears and soften the neck. Also, lift up from your low abdominals and pelvic floor to ease up pressure on the shoulders. I recommend doing these in-between ab work and lower body work for maximum stretch....

If you find yourself writhing with stress a few months into a relationship, constantly feeling like you’re going to be “found out,” you may be struggling with a pervasive need for external approval. Here, signs your need for approval is sabotaging your love life. In most of these cases, researchers found that LSEs were often so preoccupied with their volatile self-image that they misinterpreted positive affirmations from their partners. A person with low self-esteem and a deep need for approval, for instance, might hear their partner say, “I love you,” but they’ll find a way to rationalize the sentiment....

Doing the 369 method is a great beginner-friendly way to manifest, as it only involves writing down your affirmation or goal. It’s one of many manifestation journaling techniques that can amplify and fuel whatever you’re looking to bring into your life. Here’s how it’s done:

This doesn’t mean you should eat any ol’ mushroom you find the next time you feel anxious or sniffly. Some varieties are bioaccumulators, meaning that they absorb and store the chemicals that surround them, so you need to be super careful with sourcing the right ‘shroom. With that being said, here are a few mushroom varieties that show some promise for their calming, adaptogenic properties. In another study, the water-based extract of chaga exhibited antiviral activity against common infections2 such as the flu....

I’ve lived with that nagging sense of things being not quite right. I’ve felt the restlessness of wanting more from life, without knowing exactly what I was looking for. At times I’d catch glimpses of feeling connected; an inner moment of feeling in touch with something deeper within myself. But the experiences were fleeting. In fact, noticing these six clues in your own life is the first step. Awareness is powerful....

Whether your mask is homemade or store-bought, here are six general tips to stick to when pampering your skin. The one caveat to mention here is with enzyme masks. Since these exfoliators become more powerful with increased temperature (even small changes in temperature, like one or two degrees, can increase efficacy by 10% to 20%, according to research!), slathering them on in the shower as opposed to post-rinse can amplify their effects....

Then he said something I didn’t expect: He said we should live our lives as if we have six months left to live. I immediately felt better in my gridlock. Hey traffic, you don’t bother me anymore; screw you! Dr. Dyer said that six months is a good time frame to work with, because at the end of life many have said that the whole thing feels like it was six months…or the blink of an eye....

Greens and superfoods have a hand in many aspects of our holistic health. Thanks to their nitrate content, dark and leafy greens are known for supporting circulation1, feeding our beneficial gut bacteria, and promoting healthy digestion. Blueberries, a superfood star, help support immune function, while walnuts2 (another top-tier superfood) are a heavy hitter for all things nutrition. These are only a fraction of the greens and superfoods out there… But the point is: Getting more of them is one of the simplest ways we can rock 2023....

If you know that gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, then avoiding those three grains seems obvious. But what about the sauces, packaged goods, and other dishes that may contain hidden sources of gluten? Many people assume all grains are off-limits—but that’s not the case, a number of grains are naturally gluten-free. That said, it’s important to check food labels. If the grains were processed in facilities that contain gluten, it’s possible for cross-contamination to occur....

And according to licensed marriage and family therapist Tiana Leeds, M.A., LMFT, without touching on these deeper topics, we’re left with our own assumptions about others, which, of course, aren’t always accurate. “Conversation is our shortcut to understanding who someone is and deepening our connection to them,” she explains, adding that open communication can give us direct access to someone’s innermost thoughts and feelings—and also gives us the opportunity to be seen and known....

And while, for the most part, upper-body workouts are synonymous with classic weighted moves (think biceps curls, rows, triceps kickbacks), there are plenty of arm exercises you can do with just your bodyweight.

Here are a few tricks that you can use to loosen that stiff neck and move on with your day as much as possible: These cooked herbs can be prepared as a warm compress and used on the muscle (or just wrap the wet herbs in an old pillow case and press on your muscle). If you’re in a bind, you can try using chamomile tea bags7. While it’s always best to talk to your doctor about any pain you may be experiencing, these herbal remedies are a great place to start if you’re looking for some holistic, natural tricks....

If you’re not sure where to start, here are some key aspects of anatomy that are helpful to know. One note: When I say “major” in the list below, it refers to the more commonly-used parts of the body versus every little bone or muscle contained therein. This doesn’t mean you may not want to learn this additional information; it means it’s a place to start. Yoga is a practice of connecting movement to breath....

These four medicinal mushrooms have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries for effects as varied as strengthening the immune system (all of them, but especially chaga); increasing focus, concentration and memory (lion’s mane); supporting a spiritual practice (reishi); and improving athletic performance and sex drive (cordyceps). Weird stuff for a Wednesday morning before 10 a.m., but I’m into it. I realized that I have been looking forward to consuming the mushrooms every day, and I can’t help but wonder: How does ritual factor into the wellness equation?...

The meanings of different digits vary and are often related to how big or small the number is. The number 1 (aka the first single digit), for example, typically indicates a beginning, while the number 9 (the last single digit) often relates to endings or finalities. The key to understanding angel numbers when you see them is to get clear on what was happening—or what you were thinking about—when you noticed them....

However, dating sites and dating apps can actually be a great way for older people to get back into the dating game because ultimately you’re the one in control. With dating sites, you can see exactly who you’re interested in, and you can be clear from the start about what you’re looking for. “Though I understand the common complaints about dating apps, plenty of people have gotten around them and found true love (and quickly) on a dating app,” dating coach Andi Forness previously told mindbodygreen....