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We produce histamine naturally in our bodies and we also consume it though foods like wine, cheese, and fermented vegetables. Foods like citrus, pineapple, and tomatoes don’t make contain high levels of this chemical, but they do stimulate histamine release from immune cells. The body metabolizes histamine and gets rid of it through two enzymes, called HNMT and DAO. This all seems pretty unfair, but it can be explained by simple biology....

When you feel stressed during the day, stop everything and breathe deeply. You will compose yourself, bring in vital energy, and get off the “fast track,” if only for a few priceless moments. Practicing yoga is a powerful way to become conscious of your breathing and to balance your body, mind, and spirit. A few simple stretching poses coinciding with deep breaths will release unwanted tension. Below is a powerful breathing exercise that I share in my book Feng Shui Your Life offered by one of my teachers, Master Stephen Co....

For those with sensitive skin, though, that last venture proves tricky: It seems even with the strictest shave etiquette—exfoliating beforehand, shaving steadily in the direction of hair growth, and moisturizing right after—you may still face razor burn, painful ingrowns, and nicks. To find the best razor for sensitive skin, there are a few components you’ll want to look out for: multiple sharp blades (so it can catch the hairs in one glide), a flexible, ergonomic head, and some even deposit moisturizing ingredients (like shea butter) as they float over your skin....

Of course, unrequited love does happen in real life as well. “While it commonly occurs between a person who falls in love with someone who is physically or emotionally unavailable, it can also occur between two friends who share a deep level of intimacy,” licensed marriage and family therapist Weena Cullins, LCMFT, tells mbg. “One friend’s feelings may shift from platonic to romantic while the other friend’s feelings remain compartmentalized....

To cut down on waste and get all of the watermelon’s benefits, mbg spoke with registered dietitians for their take. In fact, watermelon rinds have been used since ancient Egyptian times, registered dietitian Ella Davar, R.D., CDN, tells mbg. With a rising awareness of environmental sustainability and zero-waste movements, though, she says eating the rind is becoming more mainstream. “More and more ideas are popping out about usage of carrot tops, beet leaves, papaya seeds, and watermelon rinds,” Davar says....

And to recreate the flavorful Ketel One Botanical Spritz featured in our video, check out this recipe! Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.

For people who love with acts of service, love is not felt as much with abstract words and intention as it is with visible action and follow-through. Here’s everything you need to know about the pragmatic love language. At its core, an act of service is about someone going out of their way to meaningfully help and support the other person. When people take initiative to ease some of their responsibilities and burdens, it helps them feel taken care of, safe, and loved in return....

Maybe I feel like eating cookies instead of going for a run right now. Good, this is a plan I can follow! But I thought this was supposed to get me healthy. And as much as I love cookies, I’m pretty sure my cookie-tarian diet isn’t going to get me there. There are two layers of feeling at work here. One is feeling in your body, your core, your nature....

I was running the race as part of a six-person relay team. This Navy SEAL ran the entire event, alone. The race was self-supported, meaning you have to bring your own supplies. So, my team stocked up on bananas, energy bars, drinks, and food. This SEAL’s supplies for the 24-hour race were a folding chair, water, and a bag of crackers. That’s it. Who was this guy? After the race I decided I had to contact him....

Desperate for relief, I decided to block everything else out and just listen to my body. That’s to say, while my allergy tests were suggesting that grains like quinoa, buckwheat, and brown rice were OK for me to consume, my body was telling me something entirely different. So, I decided to try life without grains. It’s been an adventure, to say the least. So, how is it going? Of course, my improved quality of life was a great proof point, but I was unsure whether the reduction in my symptoms was psychosomatic....

Here’s everything you need to know about the famed cut crease: what is it, how to do it, and who it suits best. That said, it’s perfect for those looking to define their lids and separate them from the brow bone; although, you can play around with different outlines to achieve the exact shape you’re looking for. “You can elongate a cut crease, you can make it more round, you can manipulate it in so many different ways to get the effect that you want out of it,” Crimson adds....

While millet is technically a seed, its properties are most similar to a whole grain. If you find yourself getting tired of eating brown rice and oatmeal every day, you may want to add this ancient grain to your diet for some variety. Keep reading to learn why millet is a great addition to your diet. This naturally gluten-free grain looks similar to a corn kernel and is relatively mild in flavor with slight notes of sweet, corn-like flavor....

But there’s another biological buzzword experts are beginning to talk about, and it’s called the infradian rhythm. According to Alisa Vitti, women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert and founder of The FLO Living Hormone Center, our infradian rhythm is just as—if not more—important to optimize as our circadian clocks. Here’s why. “Women from their first period to their very last have a second biological clock at play,” Vitti explains. “And it affects their brain, metabolism, immune system, microbiome, stress response, and reproduction....

Considering the omega-3s (specifically EPA and DHA) found in fish oil are important for everything from your cognitive function and heart health to your vision and mental well-being,* foul-smelling belches probably shouldn’t be enough to dissuade you from adding a supplement to your daily routine. But, of course, no one wants to worry about stinky burps. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can combat those fishy burps so that you can take your fish oil supplement without fear....

Eloping has almost become an umbrella term, as it could still describe a “runaway” situation between two lovers who want to get married, but it can also be a small destination wedding, a courthouse wedding, or even a spur-of-the-moment wedding. People who elope typically have 20 guests or fewer at their wedding ceremony, if they have any at all, compared to the traditional wedding that may have anywhere from 100 to 300+ guests....

To optimize that first meal, holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque shares a few tips on what to eat and what to avoid when breaking a fast. As for when to break a fast? In a mindbodygreen podcast episode, LeVeque says it’s important to eat when you start to feel hungry rather than waiting until you’re ravenous. That’s when you start making unhealthy decisions, she explains. “Research tells us if you come out of a fast into a high glycemic meal, blood sugar goes higher, insulin goes higher, inflammatory markers go higher....

The Enneagram system seeks to provide information to the ways we communicate and display love. By laying out nine interconnected personality types and the motivations and challenges that characterize them, it can help us understand our partner’s inner world and how they interpret their reality. They know what they’re talking about because they take the time to learn and synthesize information objectively, making them great listeners and advisers to their partners....

The Jun base is an effective probiotic, and like other fermented foods, it helps replenish your gut of friendly bacteria—a great aid to the digestive system. It’s often referred to as the Champagne of kombuchas due to its delicate taste and high-quality ingredients. The main difference between Jun and kombucha is that the SCOBY (acronym for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) is trained to feed off of honey rather than sugar from the start....

According to 2020 OKCupid data on 6,000 people shared with mindbodygreen, 62% of people think you should say “I love you” “as soon as you feel it,” whereas 22% think you should wait “several months,” and 3% think you should wait “at least a year.” On average, research has found men take about three months to say “I love you” while women take about five months. (Here’s more on how long it takes to fall in love in general....

In relationships, self-sabotage is when you’re actively trying to ruin your own relationship or make it fall apart, whether consciously or subconsciously. Stirring up relationship drama can also be a way to keep your partner interested, Dancel tells mbg: “Individuals may not feel that they can get better, so they settle for any attention, affection, and connection, negative or positive.” On the other side of the spectrum, some individuals might fear commitment due to what the relationship will mean for their independence, leading them to self-sabotage the relationship in order to keep their distance and maintain a sense of freedom....