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Like many of you reading this, team mbg hasn’t gathered IRL in months. Come to find out, though, we’re not alone in this. Our friends over atPurely Elizabethshare the same passion for all things first-meal (are you surprised?). We hope they inspire you as much as they inspired us. (Spoiler: The person who suggested putting gravy on pancakes was quickly dismissed and shall remain nameless). Then at some point mid-April, I started to embrace “the sleep in....

Liz is a patient who joined my medical practice at 36 because she was coping with chronic pelvic pain. She had suffered for well over a decade with debilitating endometriosis pain. What is endometriosis? The blood in the abdomen causes irritation to the local nerves, which can be extremely painful. These symptoms are a result of the inflammation, irritation, and adhesions. In some cases, the first noticeable “symptom” is difficulty conceiving....

Weak pelvic floor muscles or pelvic floor dysfunction can interfere with a lot of areasbeyond just sex. Enter: reverse Kegels. What is a reverse Kegel? Both women and men can engage in Kegels and reverse Kegels to relax and contract the pelvic floor. Kegels vs. reverse Kegels. Kegel exercises help to isolate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, urogynecologistTirsit S. Asfaw, M.D., says. On the flip side, some people have tight pelvic floor muscles, which can lead topainful sexor spasms....

It’s a painful place to be. I’ve lived with that nagging sense of things being not quite right. I’ve felt the restlessness of wanting more from life, without knowing exactly what I was looking for. But the experiences were fleeting. Looking back, I can easily recognize the clues that I was disconnected from my body and self. In fact, noticing these six clues in your own life is the first step....

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with choosing to take medication for anxiety and depression. Just ensure to always consult your doctor before making any changes to your treatment or medications. The best way to get the benefit of turmeric is to cook with it. It may also fightfatigue and increase endurance, too. While Rhodiola is very effective, it’s not safe for everyone. Some people with depression have what’s called amethylationdefect at the root of their depression....

Are you an excitable Fire person, an upstanding Wood element, or a mentally astute Metal? Maybe you’re a nurturing Earth archetype or a dreamy and empathic Water. Your birth year element tells an important story. What’s your birthday element? Water is intuitive, creative, and emotional. Wood is masterful, structured, and diligent. Fire is enthusiastic, colorful, and restless. And Earth is nurturing, reliable, and grounding. In theWestern astrology system, this falls at the Aquariusnew moon....

I have loved nutrition for about as long as I can remember. I channeled my excitement into a nutrition program. My next natural step: anutrition trainingprogram. Then, I discovered the power of functionalnutrition. This is where I truly started to understand the powerof foodnot just as fuel but as medicine. My review of mbg’s functional nutrition training. While still continuing mygut health journey, I enrolled in mindbodygreen’sFunctional Nutrition Trainingprogram. I can be a real procrastinator, but I started this right away....

Sleep training babies often brings up a lot of confusion and questions. Arguably the most famous is the Ferber method. And if you are a new parent, perhaps you’ve considered this method too. So, here, our explainer on what you should probably know. What is the Ferber method? “The main purpose of the Ferber method is to teach your child skills to put themselves to sleep. How is it different from other sleeping methods?...

Spoiler: Olive oil can indeed, well, spoil. To keep your oil fresh and nutritious, plus avoid a rotten mishap, experts have some advice. How long does it take for olive oil to go bad? We tend to forget, but olives are a fruit, and the pressed oil is likewise perishable. What’s more, he calls that a guideline, not a hard-and-fast rule. But as the least processed of all olive oils, extra virgin is your best bet....

Exhausted even though you got your eight hours of shuteye? Gaining weight even though youre eating mostly whole foods? Always sofreakincold and achy? Youre doing everything rightso what gives? You might have an autoimmune diseasea condition in which your immune system attacks your own healthy tissue. What is an autoimmune disease? What causes autoimmune disease? For one, there seems to be a clear genetic link with many autoimmune diseasesthey often run in families....

The anti-inflammatory antioxidant catechins. In one study, adults with migraines were randomly assigned either a placebo or feverfew. “This provides evidence thatfeverfew taken prophylactically prevents attacks of migraine8,” the study says. The link between caffeine and headaches. Othersespecially those whose headaches are sparked by dehydrationshould probably limit caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, which can be dehydrating, integrative gastroenterologistMarvin Singh, M.D., previously told mbg. In that case, drinking water, herbal teas, or another one of theseimmune-supporting drinksmay be more helpful....

Autophagy is a Greek-derived term that means “self-” (auto) “eating” (phagy). In other words, autophagy is the ultimate natural body cleanse. But is autophagy something that happens on its own, or can you control it? What is autophagy? If they’re not cleared out, these damaged particles accumulate in your cells and jam things up. Enter the process called autophagy. This is a form of cellular cleansing and, really, the true meaning of a detox....

The whole “three square meals” thing is a relic of the past. Not only are they anti-inflammatory, but they’re game-changers when it comes to heart health. Polyphenols can help ward offthe buildup of plaque in your arteries. A diet that’s rich in grapes is a great way to keep your heart healthy and happy. …and a slew of other health perks. No assembly required. Getting dinner on the table for the whole familyespecially around the holidayscan be quite the endeavor....