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Whether for ethical, health, or sustainability concerns, we respect your decision to follow this lifestyle and honestly just want to help you live your best life—which involves making sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. Given that 41% of American adults2 are insufficient in D (and 29% are straight-up deficient) per blood test results and the top sources of vitamin D are cod liver oil and beef liver (eeek), people who follow a vegan diet have to be extra intentional about their vitamin D intake....

Of course, we always recommend trying to eat as intuitively as possible in the first place. Tune in to your body’s needs, and eat as mindfully as possible (read: scarfing down anything while watching TV or scrolling Instagram isn’t doing you any favors). For more on mindful eating, check out this post. We also recognize, though, that no one can be perfect all the time, and for those less-than-ideal moments, it’s best to be armed with a plan of action....

Guayusa, originally popular in Ecuador, is now gaining in popularity in the U.S. as a naturally caffeinated ingredient. But what exactly is guayusa, and how do you use it? Experts share what you need to know about this tropical ingredient and whether or not it’s a healthy swap for your daily cup o’ joe. Gorin says that Indigenous families in Ecuador would often wake up as early as 3 a....

Intuitive eating goes a step beyond mindful eating, which is about being present in the actual eating experience. Rather than just suggesting a nonjudgmental presence while you eat, intuitive eating encourages you to change your relationship with food by listening to—and honoring—what your body wants to eat. A simple definition of intuitive eating is respecting your health and meeting your physical and physiological needs by listening to and honoring your body’s messages about what to eat....

Here are the critical degrees for the signs at a glance: “While you may have extra struggles,” they note, “pushing through will make you unstoppable and self-sufficient in ways other people may never achieve.” And of course, because nothing in astrology is black and white, the twins add that it’s important to remember any degree can be significant in a chart if the planet forms an aspect (a special angle that’s either 0°, 60°, 90°, 120° or 180°) to another planet in the chart....

There is controversy, however, over whether almonds labeled “raw” are truly raw and able to be sprouted. Currently, nuts grown in the US have to be pasteurized prior to commercialization, so they likely don’t technically sprout. These “raw” almonds from the US are likely “activated” and the anti-nutrients will be removed. That being said, the most benefits you can get from soaking or sprouting occur when the nuts aren’t treated with this pasteurization process first (i....

Your nails are a particularly interesting case study of this: Nail aesthetics can come with a host of underlying meanings and just general insights on the nails themselves. Here, we break it down with a few remedies and fixes: Peeling is also common from physical wear and tear. “It can also be the result of trauma from sports,” says Kormeili. But even small traumas can trigger it, says Lin: “Things like opening a can of soda can potentially cause that too,” she says....

And that is especially true of collagen peptides, as their sourcing can affect the quality of the supplement itself. Allow us to explain. If you want to learn more about collagen and its functions, we recommend checking out our full guide to collagen. Trust us, there’s a lot to cover, so it deserves its own explainer. “Our bodies always balance collagen production and degradation,” says board-certified dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, M....

But underneath the humor, what’s actually going on? A 2021 study1 of people with bipolar disorder dealing with feelings of “chronic emptiness”’ found it was largely experienced as “a feeling of disconnection from both self and others, and a sense of numbness and nothingness which was frequent and reduced functional capacity.” The researchers also found the feeling of emptiness was closely associated with feelings of purposelessness and unfulfillment, and most people in the study found the feelings to be “distressing....

Sorry to cork your wine, but I’ve got some not-so-relaxing news—wine can actually exacerbate stress and anxiety and disrupt sleep, especially if you are already someone who suffers from being a bit tightly wound. And seriously, if you ever suffered from anxiety, you know how debilitating the condition can be—and common. Over 30 percent1 of people will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Plus, it occurs nearly twice as often in women....

My surprise isn’t due to disapproval. I love that people have this feeling; it means they’re aware that real love starts within. But here’s the thing: dating doesn’t mean you aren’t focused on yourself. But this is not what dating or relationships are about. At all. In fact, dating and being in relationships (even when they “fail”) invite us to learn a TON about ourselves … if we allow them to....

We fully appreciate and believe in the benefits of team sports: Research shows1 it contributes to better self-esteem, improved social skills, and fewer symptoms of depression. However, there are plenty of reasons, too, to get your child involved with the more nontraditional variety. The first reason? Turns out more and more children are starting to lose interest in standard team sports in general: According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports in the U....

Not only do these delivery services bring meals, or the ingredients to make meals, right to your door, but they also take the guesswork out of calculating macros since it’s already been done for you. And if you’re worried about food quality, don’t be. The best low-carb meal delivery services use organic or local ingredients while also prioritizing sustainability by using mostly recyclable packaging. Below, find our favorites for those cutting down their carbohydrate intake....

It is the connector of the material and the mystical; the Universe within that dictates our experience as embodied beings. (The word embodied reminds us that we are more than just our physicality—we are our spiritual essence, too.) In other words: Your highest self has nothing to do with your ego, although it can comment on the state of your personality and well-being through the use of symbols and symbolic imagery....

In the U.K. alone, roughly 75 million cups of tea are consumed daily, while it is estimated that over 3 billion cups are consumed worldwide every day. Tea’s popularity isn’t just due to its pleasant taste either. For centuries it has been drunk for its therapeutic benefits, which have now been heavily studied. So, let’s break down all the science-backed reasons you should be drinking more tea. The medicinal benefits of tea, no matter the variety, have been known for thousands of years....

If you suspect that your stress levels are far too high, check out this comprehensive primer on how to lower cortisol levels naturally.

Your physical, mental, and emotional well-being A healthy relationship with yourself When you become your own best friend, you no longer need the approval of everyone around you. Because at the end of the day when you can say “I love you, and I honor you, and I respect you” to YOU, then you can do, be, and have anything that you want. The way that you speak to yourself Your life is a reflection of the conversation that you are having with yourself....

Protein can come in various shapes and sizes, colors and textures, and from various places including beans, nuts, grains. They can even come from places like protein powder (duh) and plant-based meat sources. Though it may seem that the choices are limited, there are numerous plant-based places that you can look for your protein. Tempeh, on the other hand, is made from fermenting soybeans and is traditional to Indonesian cultures....

I’m delighted to report that neuroscience is finally catching up on brain health aspects of the trend some have called “the new yoga.” In an online survey of more 3,545 knitters, by Betsan Corkhill, a UK-based knitting therapist who has done research on the therapeutic effects of knitting, more than half of respondents reported that knitting left them feeling “very happy.” And many said that they knitted solely for the purposes of relaxation, stress relief and creativity....

It’s understandable; many traditional cleansers on the market contain surfactants and foaming agents with the promise of removing excess oil from pores. So why would you willingly massage oil into your skin? “Oil cleansing really helps dissolve dirt, makeup, sunblock, and blackheads. In fact, I especially like oil cleansers for oily, congested skin,” says Britta Plug, holistic esthetician and mbg Collective member, who created this quick video showing how to oil cleanse the right way (hint: you should be using a washcloth!...