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Capricorn is the last earth sign of the astrological year, and Caps are best known for their propensity to work hard, achieve success, and hold themselves to a high standard. This means we can all expect to do some digging into what success looks like to us, and how we can get ourselves there, in the coming weeks. However, we’re also going to have two big planetary players in retrograde during this year’s Capricorn season, Quinn tells mbg: Mercury, from December 28 to January 18, and Mars (which has been retrograde since late October) until January 12....

Who hasn’t heard this before? We’ve all been taught to believe that if we just give it time, hair will do its one job—grow. And yet, bad haircuts can be borderline traumatic, and shedding a bunch of hair in the shower or a brush feels, TBH, kind of freaky. While it’s easy to assess your parents’ and grandparents’ head of hair (or lack thereof) and accept the same fate, family genetics aren’t the only factor in hair loss or thinning strands....

Reflecting on the situation now, I realize exactly what the problem was: It had nothing to do with the apps I used or the guys I met and everything to do with my outlook on dating itself. Here are the telltale signs of a dating hobbyist and a dating pro, why the latter is the way to go if you’re searching for a lasting connection, and how to make the switch....

A recently published systematic review of meditation studies reported that one in 12 people experience unwanted effects from the practice, from panic attacks to psychosis to thoughts of suicide. Similarly, the 2015 book The Buddha Pill, by psychologists Catherine Wikhom and Miguel Farias, covers similar cases, from having Messianic delusions to mania to uncontrolled body movements, and cites cautions by other key psychologists on the dark side of meditation. Han tells me there may be some parallels between the psychological episodes known as zou huo ru mo and the adverse effects from spiritual practices that we see across different cultures, from St....

When I look at my life right now I can’t help but feel grateful. It’s better than it’s ever been. I have an incredible, loving and supportive partner who will become my husband in eight months, a solid freelance income, a great family, the truest friends a girl could have, creative projects that inspire me, a new loft by the beach and my health. What do I have to worry about, right?...

If it’s important to you, you and your partner can always explore trying out different types of oral sex techniques just in case there is a form of oral sex that does get you off. (Here’s our guide on how to give passionate oral sex. You may also enjoy incorporating tantric yoni massage.) It’s possible you’ve never consciously thought about how you feel about your vagina and vulva, but poor genital self-image can definitely make it harder to enjoy sex and even have orgasms....

Warning — when these “should bombs” are falling, pay attention. They can get pretty messy. Suddenly we find ourselves basing decisions and the direction of our life on what we believe other people expect of us, or what we think is the “right" thing to do. Now, we’re aching for freedom, the world’s longest vacation on a tropical island, and the winning lottery ticket. Sound familiar? This means it’s time to change it up!...

But aside from a wince-inducing sensation, what exactly is hamstring tightness? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Here, we take a look at this common phenomenon that can affect pretty much everyone—from runners to HIIT enthusiasts to yoga devotees and even folks who aren’t all that active. We’ll explain what’s going on in your body when you experience hamstring tightness and give six simple stretches you can do to feel better ASAP....

Let’s dive into what the researchers learned about these gastrointestinal symptoms—and what might help mitigate them. The results showed that women are statistically more likely to experience nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, heartburn, weight gain, and bloating during premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal states. Interestingly, the only GI symptom that wasn’t more prevalent and more severe during these states was weight loss. Some of the study’s most striking observations were racial and ethnic associations....

And as a diligent skin care professional and devotee, I care for my skin as best I can. I want it to look luminescent and glowing now, and for many years to come. And (stay with me on this one) using skin-enhancing products and embracing how your skin ages aren’t competing concepts. You can appreciate the beautiful signs of maturing skin—and at the same time, use topicals that keep your complexion plump, firm, and lively....

Hopefully, you’ll get some great beauty tips for yourself from this list—and even some of these tricks may make you gasp. Mostly, though, I hope this will be a healthy reality check for any woman who’s ever felt frustrated about the way she looks in the bathroom mirror, or for anyone who has ever compared herself to a model. The first week, the models look pretty fresh, but by the time they get to Week Four, their skin is significantly dehydrated, tired, raw, dull, and blemished....

As far as beauty uses go, the most popular seems to be the ability to balance hair and skin pH. For the skin, many will dilute it to use as an acne-fighting toner. And for hair, it’s often used as a DIY rinse that helps close the strand’s cuticle and make it shine. And now apple cider vinegar is being formulated into professional products. Most notably, it’s taken over the hair care world—there’s no shortage of clean and natural brands that have started using the ingredient in their hair care products....

An intention for teaching is more like a theme. It could speak to a physical focus or a mental one, and it may be something you speak to or could be something that you integrate as part of the sequence without necessarily telling the class. Whatever it is, it’s a way for you to focus yourself and put some thought, care and preparation into how you want the class to go....

Here’s how and why to introduce affirmations to your children, along with 101 powerful ones to have them try first. The idea is to start getting yourself in a mindset where you can catch negative thoughts happening and meet them with positive ones. Eventually, you’ll start to believe more of the good things you say about yourself and embody them in real-time. As licensed psychotherapist Annette Nunez, M.S., Ph.D., tells mbg, “If we can teach a child how to start thinking positively at a young age, it changes how children view their world and also helps with their inner dialogue....

We rounded up our favorites, here, with options that will work for any curl type. SuperCurl Defining Cream, EVOLVh ($12) Quick Curls, Miss Jessie’s Original ($15.45) Curl Talk Defining Cream, Not Your Mother’s ($8.99) Quiet Calm Curl Control, Innersense Beauty ($26) Baomint Moisturizing Curl Cream, Adwoa ($32) Twist Defining Cream, As I Am ($12) Curl Defining Styling Souffle, Curl Smith ($27) Ultra Light Curl Defining Cream, Kristen Ess ($14) Coconut Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Shea Moisture ($11) Hair Milk Curl Defining Butter, Carol’s Daughter ($11....

You can come back to these methods of spiritual detoxication any time you need them—which you likely will, and that’s OK. It’s nearly impossible to be at 100% all the time, so when you need a spiritual detox, these options are here for you.

Here are five simple tips to get your entire family started with a yoga practice: Adapted from an except from The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, written byTeresa Anne Power and illustrated by Kathleen Rietz. Related reads: 5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses To Help Kids Cultivate Patience5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses To Help Your Child Avoid A MeltdownI’m A Plus-Size Yogi: Here’s What I Hate About The Yoga Community

If you’re already wearing daily SPF (which you should be), why not make it worth your while? There are tons of options out there, so we’ve compiled a list of the best of the best in each category so you don’t have to spend hours searching. This one is a primer, skin tint, and sunscreen all in one. The formula was specifically created to cover a range of skin tones without leaving behind the notorious white cast that often comes with mineral formulas....

We asked experts for their best advice on what it means to focus on yourself and actionable ways to actually start doing it, for real. Here’s what to know. As licensed therapist Lair Torrent, LMFT, tells mbg, “To focus on yourself instead of others means to do what I call ‘choosing you.’ It means giving yourself the gift of time, drawing firm boundaries around time spent on yourself and with yourself....

But have no fear, there is truly no shortage of egg substitutes to have in your back pocket. From applesauce to ACV, here are 15 surprising and innovative ways to substitute eggs in the kitchen. To get one egg’s worth, measure out about a quarter of a cup. And if you find purées make your baked goods a little fudgier than you usually like, a teaspoon of baking powder for every “egg” will help leaven your dough....