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“This is a common painful inflammatory condition that affects the taste buds on the tip of the tongue,” Carrasco says. “More precisely, it affects one or several taste buds, called fungiform papillae.” Cutting down on excess sugars, dairy, or refined carbohydrates may help heal your gut and, subsequently, your tongue. Removing spicy or highly acidic foods while your tongue is inflamed can prevent further irritation and burning. Instead, eat cool and soothing foods, like yogurt....

But both of these perspectives shortchange a lot of the good stuff that can come from being friends with benefits: a consistent sex partner without the commitment involved in a romantic relationship and with all the fun, connection, and genuine care for each other that comes with a friendship. The “genuine care” part is where a lot of people get tripped up. Some people think that just because you’re not making a romantic commitment, it means you also have no obligations to one another whatsoever and that you don’t need to care about each other’s well-being....

My first day back was April 3, 2017. I hadn’t worked out in a gym for over four years. I did absolutely no cardio, used very light weights, and worked all major muscle groups. Trying to do at least eight to 12 reps—which I was once able to do easily—went straight out the window. A few days later, I tried again. I repeated what I had done six days earlier, but this time I added 15 minutes of cardio....

Over the years allantoin has made its way into skin care ingredient lists everywhere, beyond its original popularity in K-beauty. Here, your full guide to allantoin including benefits, cautions, and the best products. Let’s dive in. The ingredient is similar in functionality to panthenol (vitamin B5), as it can soothe redness and irritation. For this reason, Suarez explains, allantoin is frequently found in cosmetics marketed for irritated skin and after-sun products....

Becoming aware of ichigo ichie helps us take our foot off the gas and remember that each morning we spend in the world, every moment we spend with our children and with our loved ones is infinitely valuable and deserves our full attention. Here are the 10 principles that sum up this Japanese philosophy: Francesc Miralles is an award-winning author who has written a number of bestselling self-help and inspirational books....

Here, we deep dive into what shadow work is all about, how to get started, and why it’s so important. When we’re young, we depend on our parents or main caregivers for survival. As a result, we become very attached to them and their way of doing things. So, say a caretaker scolds you for being outspoken, there’s a chance that you won’t feel safe speaking your mind from that point on, even as an adult....

If you feel you are slipping into a depression, please seek help from a professional and let loved ones know you need extra support. But if feeling over it somewhere foundational is temporary, you might be soul weary.

Nothing strengthens our wellness like revisiting the basics. No matter how far we venture into wellness, the fundamentals of healthy eating and exercise never lose their power. What better demonstrates this truth than a nutrient-packed smoothie? Smoothies are staples in most wellness routines because they’re as yummy as they are convenient—and research reminds us that it’s the simple, healthy habits that actually stick1. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon....

If you’re really deep in your sadness, you might want to actually create a playlist of songs that remind you of that other person. Doing this will allow you to really feel your feelings. It’s okay to bare your soul, break down, or cry. Because through that breakdown comes your breakthrough, and you will experience more peace, calm, and joy afterwards. Create an email account for the sole purpose of writing your deepest inner thoughts....

Vitamin D has a hand in keeping your bones healthy, supporting your immune system, and promoting cardiovascular health—and given that nearly every cell in your body has binding sites for vitamin D, that’s probably just the tip of the iceberg,* according to functional nutrition dietitian Whitney Crouch, RDN, CLT. If your health care provider suspects you have a vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, they will order a blood test that looks at your total serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D—or 25(OH)D—which is the form of vitamin D that circulates through your blood....

But what do those white dots mean, exactly, and how can you get rid of them? Take a gander. The reason they’re so easy to snap off is because they signal the weakest point in the hair shaft, thanks to the damage we referenced above. And while it may be tempting to pluck off each and every one, you’ll want to go for a full trim and let a professional do the job....

When you have limited time to dedicate to advancing your fitness level, circuit training allows you to get an awesome cardiovascular boost while also gaining strength. It’s scientifically proven1 to be an efficient and effective method of improving your overall fitness level—which is why it’s the framework for many popular group and boutique fitness classes. You can either perform a certain number of repetitions of each move in the circuit or do them for a proscribed amount of time....

There can be several reasons you keep getting sick. The good news? Many of them are within your control. “When we are run down and cortisol soars, our virus surveillance cells dip and we get sick more easily,” she explains. “Cortisol itself interferes with the ability of specific white blood cells called T-cells to proliferate and get signals from the body. In addition, cortisol also lowers an important antibody called secretory IgA, which lines the respiratory tract and gut and is our first line of defense against invading pathogens....

A meditation student once came to me after a full year of twice-a-day meditation and said, “You joked once before about meditation making my sex better, but what’s happening for me is crazy. I need answers.” Animalistic, raw and mind-blowing were the most memorable adjectives he then used to describe his newfound sexual prowess. He told me that since the first week of taking my course, he noticed not only that he was able to last much longer during intercourse, but also told me that he felt more control over his orgasms, had way more energy, and more of a sex drive as a result....

Along the way, I’ve learned a few things about how to know whether you’re on the right track. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, the regrets, and the screw ups, they were all prepping you for what you’re now being called to do. You’ll realize that the divorce, the bankruptcy, the death of your loved one, the failure, the rejection—it was just school, teaching you the lessons your soul needed to learn in order to be who you’re being called to be....

That is, we want to be able to fend off the things that can hurt us, while remaining non-reactive to benign things like pollen and foods. There are many ways to perform immune-system upkeep and not just by avoiding some destructive habits, stressors, and toxins but by embracing natural immune supporters and adopting behaviors that encourage immunity. These are some of the key ways I recommend all my patients support their immune function: Instead of a reactive approach, I recommend you prioritize and take this essential micronutrient trifecta daily to support the critical and numerous functions of your innate and adaptive immune systems....

Someone who is struggling to figure out how to wake up when tired in the morning is likely working against their circadian rhythm. Or, at least, trying to. For example, a night owl who sets their alarm for 6 a.m. may find their biology is working against them because their melatonin (sleep hormone) hasn’t worn off and won’t until 7 or 8 a.m., Breus explains. Ideally, you want to schedule your bedtime and wake time based on your chronotype....

Considering curly hair types are more prone to dryness and damage, dousing the tresses in hydration is downright crucial for springier, shinier strands. “The role of these conditioners is to refortify the cuticle with a protective coating and add additional moisture to the cortex, allowing the hair to keep growing without breaking,” says natural hair expert and consultant, Sarah Roberts, regarding types of conditioners. The end result? Definition, luster, and soft, strong strands....