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Behind the curtain of holiday cheer, it’s often stress that’s running the show. A holiday that’sgenuinelyrestful and relaxed comes down to simply nourishing our body. Your official tool kit for a restful & relaxed holiday: 1. Tap into a peaceful state of mind with Solaray’s Sharpmind stress formula. Sometimes the stress of the season can cloud the holiday cheer. Designed with Shoden ashwagandha, L-theanine, GABA, and shiitakemushrooms, this formula works to support occasional stress....

Have you ever stopped to think about what it means to be romantically attracted to someone? There are actually different components that can make up that attraction. For example, some people experience only romantic attraction to other peoplewithout sexual attractionand vice versa. What is romantic attraction? Those who experience little to no romantic attraction for others may be referred to asaromantic. Not all relationships need romantic attraction. Romantic attraction vs. sexual attraction....

When trends emerge, my first look is always a critical one. It’s important to question and be skeptical as so much of this industry is about marketing. So whencollagen supplementsexploded in the market, I raised an eyebrow. As did many people, I might add. Well, with research comes changing opinions. Now that being saidnot all collagen supplements are created equal. What is collagen? Before we get into collagen supplement efficacy, we need to understand collagen itself....

You’ve come to the right place. Full moons happen once a month when the sun’s rays fully illuminate the surface of the moon. Once the full moon arrives, the waning (decreasing) moon phase begins. Four to six times a year, the new and full moons are alsoeclipses. Eclipses are agents of change and growth, often prompting sudden turning points in our lives. Where have we been procrastinating or avoiding a decision?...

But there’s so much more to it than that. Finances and wellness go hand in hand. Maintaining a good relationship with our finances is a critical piece of the well-being puzzle. I learned that firsthand in the early days of mindbodygreen. It would have been a game-changer to know aboutFacetback thenaka the money therapist we wish we had. Know when it’s time to ask for help. More often than not, going the extra mile for our personal finances just feels impossible....

She tells me long-term results from facial gua sha rely heavily on consistency and self-practice. Here’s the play-by-play of doing gua sha every morning for two weeks. (And if you want to learn sha, check out the explainer here.) Stage 1: At first, I broke out a little bit. Not exactly what you’d expect from a skin-soothing treatment. “It’s like stirring up the muck from the bottom of a lake,” said Plug....

With the holidays around the corner, we’re officially in the calm before the storm. The thing is: We don’t have to lose ourselves in the holiday frenzy. This time of year can be restful and relaxing if we simply prioritize more sleep and less stress. Journaling by a glowing fire? Supporting our body with the latest stress and sleep supplements fromThe Vitamin Shoppe? With that in mind, we’ve compiled five simple (and seasonal!...

What is the spiritual meaning of deer? “The deer is a sensitive, highly intuitive spirit guide. It strikes a balance between confidence and success and gentleness and grace,” spiritual authorEmma Mildonpreviouslywrote for mbg. Deer were considered an “other-than-human person” and their antlers were worn as amulets. What it means if you keep seeing deer. Ultimately, deer represent gentleness and heart intelligence. So deer may present themselves to you if you’ve been hurt and your heart needs tending....

Picture this: Your partner comes to you and brings up something you did yesterday that upset them. They seem pretty frustrated about it. But youre a little taken abackbecause you dont think there was anything wrong with what you did. So, you explain all that to them. Why are you getting so defensive? Im not being defensive! And thats not being defensive, right? …Or is it? How to know when youre being defensive....

Better to end it now before you’re free to get really hurt. What does it mean to have a fear of intimacy? They might seem emotionally open and have a lot of friends and family aroundbut always within limits. So, they respond with a set ofavoidant behaviorsdesigned to protect their inner world. As they’re reacting, they may not be aware that they’re even pushing people out. They’re just doing what feels safe....

While some crystals are energizing and stimulating, others are morerelaxing and peaceful. And if you’re in need of the latter, you won’t want to miss out on lepidolite. Here’s what to know about this stone, according to crystal experts. What is lepidolite? Lepidolite is a mineral in the mica group, typically light purple or sometimes pink in color. Benefits of this crystal: Helps you stay present. Being a soothing stone, lepidolite helps you come back to the present, according to Askinosie....

Here’s what this jot down of relationship is all about and how people navigate it. What is ethical non-monogamy? Polyamory, open relationships, and swinging are all forms of ethically non-monogamous relationships. At its core, though, ENM means not cheating or acting without the consent of your partner." Ethical non-monogamy has risen in popularity dramatically in recent years. One2017 study1found 1 in 5 people has been in some form of ethically non-monogamous relationship before....

Here’s how, according to therapists. What actually is a passion? Passion is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “an intense desire or enthusiasm for something.” According to this research and otherscholarly articles1, the two types of passion are harmonious and obsessive. The primary difference between the two is that harmonious passion arises autonomously, or willfully. And according to licensed psychotherapistBabita Spinelli, L.P., developing or uncovering your passion isn’t necessarily easy....