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It all sounds lovely, but how should you really go about post-workout skin care? It might feel intuitive to scrub sweaty pores after a workout, but could your current skin care routine do more harm than good after you exercise? How should you change your cleansing habits after you sweat? “Sweat cleans your pores, so your skin will just need a quick rinse,” she adds. If you’re especially oily, or just can’t bear to go throughout your day without some sort of washing ritual, you can definitely dab some gentle cleanser on the T-zone....

The fearful-avoidant attachment style is considered to be a combination of the anxious attachment style and the avoidant attachment style. People with an anxious attachment style are constantly seeking more intimacy and reassurances in their relationships, often coming off as “needy” partners, whereas people with an avoidant attachment style tend to do the opposite and push others away out of a fear of intimacy. But the fearful-avoidant attachment style involves a combination of both feeling anxious for affection and avoiding it at all costs....

Rice vinegar is made by two distinct fermentation processes. The first fermentation process converts sugars from the raw materials (aka rice) into alcohol, and the second fermentation process converts that alcohol into acid. This is the acetic, or acid fermentation, that forms vinegar. And while this acidic taste created from this brewing process is enough to add some tang to our recipes, it is less acidic than white or balsamic vinegar....

Now, we’re seeing the packaging for animal and plant proteins become more universal and less targeted. This might seem like an inconsequential shift, but it speaks to the essential fact that everybody needs to pay attention to protein if they want to live a long, healthy life. “Since protein sufficiency is known to be utterly critical for optimal energy, immunity, metabolic function, musculoskeletal health, hormonal balance, recovery, and more, I cannot think of a more whole-body relevant macronutrient for ensuring a long, healthy life,” says Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph....

You can enhance this by adding a candle or crystal with Libra’s colors as well, which are pink, shades of blue, or pale green. This will further align you with the moon’s current energy, making your wishes all the more powerful. When you’re all ready, close your eyes, and take a deep inhale. Hold it for five seconds, then release. Repeat this until your muscles start to relax and your head starts to clear....

Not only can air pollution build up on top of our strands and cause them to, in turn, appear dull, lackluster, and dirty, but it can also contribute to more serious side effects, including hair loss. Here’s what you need to know. Air pollution doesn’t just affect your scalp, but it can also build up on your actual hair, ultimately making it feel (and look) dirty, dull, and weighed down....

This season, seek out new avenues for environmental connection—preferably ones that can be done with a puffy jacket on. Whether you make this the year you commit to winter running, try out a new snow sport, or just nail the perfect hiking layers, make a plan for how you’ll keep getting outside in the months ahead. Your mind, and your environment, will thank you for it. Emma received her B....

Researchers out of the University of Southern California point to what they call the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD), a program developed by Valter Longo, Ph.D.—director of the Longevity Institute at USC in Los Angeles, author of The Longevity Diet—as a new approach to consider. In this study, published in Cell Reports, this eating pattern not only reduced inflammation in humans but also completely reversed some IBD symptoms. By “mimicking” fasting but still providing the body with some form of nutrients, the body can still rebuild its healthy cells and tissues....

“What else you do alongside kissing makes a big difference,” holistic nutritionist Rachel Fiske, N.C., CPT-NASM, tells mbg. “If you’re getting hot and heavy, using your hands and moving your body a lot, the caloric burn is dramatically increased. Just like with other forms of exercise, standing and involving multiple muscle groups boosts calorie burn.” That said, according to a review4 published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the exact number of calories burned during sex fluctuates depending on the intensity level of the activity, the individual’s body weight, and how long the sex lasts....

Here’s what research has revealed about the cause of sleep inertia and how to keep it at bay. Sleep researchers aren’t totally sure what causes or intensifies sleep inertia, but they suspect it has something to do with the body’s circadian rhythm, also known as our internal clock. In one small study on emergency workers2 who need to be “on” as soon as they wake up, the effect of sleep inertia was tested throughout the night....

When we’re on vacation in a gorgeous setting, chances are we make a point to watch the sunset every night. So why don’t we do the same in our own backyards? Do we really need that piña colada and a beach chair to enjoy the natural world around us? And since we are part of nature, the five elements are within us as well. We use the language of feng shui to get to know who we are and what we are projecting out into the world....

If you’re in a couple, sit down together (at a time when you’re not horny or naked) and discuss clearly, honestly, and openly what you’re both looking for and what, if any, compromises you might need to make so you’re both comfortable. Make sure when using apps that you’re very direct (but not off-puttingly crass) about what you’re looking for. It’s not fair to someone looking for a monogamous, closed encounter to believe that you’re looking for that too, only to be blindsided by a “Can my boyfriend join?...

But vibes, short for vibrations, have been a huge part of my work as a psychic medium since far before they were trendy. So when I first started seeing the word printed on T-shirts, underwear, and mugs, my heart sank a little. I thought to myself, “Do people really know what vibes are?” I felt like that stereotypical teenager who listened to a band before they became popular—like I knew the word’s real meaning and others did not....

So what’s a dairy-avoiding person to do? You can go the traditional route and soak almonds for 12 to 24 hours before draining, rinsing, peeling the skin off and blending, but if, like me, you’re not quite that good of a planner (let’s call it charmingly spontaneous), that’s likely not going to happen. Ingredients Add all ingredients to blender (with sweetener, if using: See note above). Blend until very smooth....

Vitamin D is a hormone-like micronutrient produced from a photolytic reaction with ultraviolet (UV) light—which can be hard to come for those of us who spend a lot of time indoors. Even for those who do have access to lots of sun, many folks spend the majority of time indoors or slather on UV-blocking sunscreen when they do go out. As you get older, your body also naturally slows down its production of natural vitamin D (skin photosynthesis becomes much less efficient)....

We call this phenomenon hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction. HPA-axis dysregulation (for short) is well-recognized in the medical literature and linked with many health problems including obesity1 and major depression2. A more accurate way of understanding fatigue is through the very intelligent and fine-tuned HPA system. Its role is to strategically advise the adrenal stress response to slow down. The ongoing push of modern life causes some bodies to perceive chronic stress, setting off a hormonal reaction....

Below, experts provide five ways to get rid of those splits. Say goodbye to those brittle frays: It’s a great technique, again, for those looking to maintain their length. “It only takes a little and what’s necessary,” says Stenson. Just part your dry hair into thin, layered sections and “skim” the blade downward toward your ends. You might even see some product buildup and frays accumulating on the blade—it’s pretty satisfying; just make sure not to go too overboard....

Go with whichever crystal resonates most with you and incorporate its healing energy into your day by holding it during meditation, keeping it on your bedside table, or even placing it in the pocket of your jeans so it’s close to your pleasure center. Just note that many OB/GYNs advise against using jade eggs, or at least suggest not keeping them inside your body for long periods of time, as this may actually create tension on your pelvic floor muscles....

But to reap all the benefits of ketosis, Metabolic Switch was the star of my daily routine. Ketosis has been connected to stable blood sugar levels (thanks to the low-carb intake), lower triglyceride levels1, and even cognitive health2…. So there’s no way I was skipping that! While this powder can be mixed with any drink, I’ll level with you: The taste is pretty intense. So I mixed it with water, the juice of half a lemon, chugged, and got the keto kick of my day....

Distilled white vinegar is made by oxidizing grain alcohol (similar to vodka), which results in bacteria growth and acetic acid. It’s colorless, unlike ACV, and is relatively stronger than ACV as well. Plus, white vinegar is slightly more acidic, making it a stronger cleaner. And though it’s not a true disinfectant, white vinegar does have antimicrobial properties. “ACV has a lot of benefits, especially healthwise,” Harris adds, “but when it comes to using it as a cleaner, I prefer white....