But what exactly is this colorful drink that’s been taking urban cafes by storm these past few years? And is it really worth it? What is golden milk? 7 health benefits of golden milk. It may ease achy joints. Inflammation is a major contributing factor in the joint pain associated with arthritis. It may improve digestion and gut health. Sipping on a mug of warm golden milk just sounds soothingand it probably is....
Many women are experiencing their personal awakening. Sometimes it feels like a shiver through the spine as you read the morning news. It is an interwoven essence that speaks to authentic power. The secret lies in understanding the chakra system. As you go through each activity, keep your focus on the unique feminine qualities you want to manifest. This is our foundation, the place where we find home within self and where we feel safe....
A man is about to leave the house in the morning to go to work. Kissing his wife goodbye, he buries his face in her hair to inhale her scent. His arms circle her waist to pull her closer. Her body molds to his, and they breathe together for a moment, both feeling excited. Then he looks at his watch and hurries off, waving goodbye to her. What is this couple doing?...
I’ll admit, I didn’t know much about pitaya or red dragon fruit. I knew this exotic crop’s seedy chunks might make an appearance in asmoothie bowl. And if there’s one thing my liver could use right now, it’s some rejuvenation. So I checked out William’s latest book,Medical Medium Liver Rescue. Let’s take a deeper look at how exactly that happensand if it’s something you should try. What is pitaya? From the cactus family, this tropical fruit comes in yellow, white, and red....
For most of us, it’s the “when” that holds a ton of weight. We rarely even consider if we were mentally, emotionally, and physically ready to do it. What does it mean to be “ready” for sex? Here are the four main criteria: 1. Contraceptive use Are you using birth control of some sort? Of those surveyed, most people did use reliable contraception, but around one in 10 did not....
Fatigue and lack of energy can sabotage your health and happiness in so many ways. Or you might lack the motivation to hit the gym, which then snowballs into more fatigue. Understanding energy levels and mitochondrial health. To feel good and attack your day with vigor, you want steady, sustained energy. And that all starts with managing the little power plants within your cells, called your mitochondria. ATP is the main energy currency that keeps your body functioning....
But what is detoxification, really? And how is our brain involved? Physiologically, detoxification is an essential cellular function. Why organs like your brain suffer most from toxins. These steps include activation, oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis, conjugation, methylation, and recirculation. Because it’s so complex, detox requires significant amounts of the body’s energy supply. How to detox for better brain health. Here are some suggestions: 1. Start with an elimination diet. A comprehensiveelimination dietcan provide information on your personal food sensitivities and intolerances....
Relationships can be trying even when you’re in close proximity to each other. According to one recent survey, long-distance relationships end when the relationship lacks a sense of progress. 1 reason long-distance couples decided to go their separate ways? Their relationship just wasn’t progressing. Relationshipsneed forward momentum, whether the couple lives right next door to each other or miles apart. Are you bothgrowing, as individuals and as a couple? As humans, it’s natural to grow....
Have you heard of histamine? The body metabolizes histamine and gets rid of it through two enzymes, called HNMT and DAO. That all sounds great, right? The connection between histamine and estrogen. So how is histamine connected to our hormones? This all seems pretty unfair, but it can be explained by simple biology. As we mentioned before, mast cells store and produce histamine, but they also haveestrogen and progesterone receptors1....
Why do I do this? I want to see you live your best and healthiest life. You see, in the last hundred years, our diets have radically changedfor the worse. It’s no wonder that, as a whole, we are the fattest and unhealthiest generation thus far. The way we’re living just isn’t sustainable. Not for the planet. And that’s where the Greenprint movement comes in. Before I elaborate, I bet you’re wondering, What’s a “greenprint”?...
Practicing in the morning will help you start your day from a place of calm and clarity. Practicing in the evening will help you decompress from the stresses of daily life. How does it work? Yoga activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body and mind. This is my favorite yoga flow for anxiety relief. Forward fold will release the tension in your lower back and upper thighs. It also helps you to turn off the world for a few moments as your energy draws inward....
GI issues are an extremely common concern in my practice. This is true of thyroid and stress hormones but also relevant to female hormones, like estrogen. Why women are more often constipated than men. But there is also a big hormonal link to constipation. Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips. Studies have shown that estrogen actuallydelays gastric emptying2, prolonging transit timing and causing constipation....
If that sounds like a scary but intriguing prospect, it’s because it is! I had to try it. I’d experienced facial cupping once or twice inholistic-leaning facialsbut certainly hadn’t tried it myself. You, too, can get it for a cool $30 on Amazon. But that was no matter, because the cups were effective. Here’s how I did “facial cupping"and the unexpected results. The best, most visible benefits seemed to occur directly after the cupping session versus over time....
