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Growing up, my mother was frequently angry. Apologies, at least from what I observed, seemed to placate the situation. Over time, I began internalizing a belief that my parents' feelings were essentially my fault. To be clear, caring about how your actions affect others is rarely a bad thing. But the deeper problem seems to stem from the lack of understanding aroundwhywe apologize. Sometimes it’s just a reflex. And sometimes, it’s not coming from a place of concern at all....

So, what’s all the fuss about? It’s clear that there’s a lot of interest in this powerful compound. What is resveratrol, exactly? First, we should discuss what resveratrol is. Polyphenols are naturally occurring micronutrients that give foods their bright colors. It’s the skin of these foods that contains the resveratrol. What are the health benefits of resveratrol? Resveratrol has many, many health benefits. Can resveratrol help prevent and/or treat cancer? Even more exciting is evidence pointing toanti-cancer properties of resveratrol4....

Why caffeine plays a role in mood issues and sleep disorders. Caffeine promotes1the release of cortisol (the stress hormone), triggering a stress response in the body. We all underestimate how long caffeine lingers in the body. Caffeine has a half life offive to seven hours2for most people. Even a little bit of caffeine lingering in the body can disrupt the quality of your sleep. What does this mean, exactly? It means that drinking caffeine makes your nervous system eager for a fight at all times....

My response is always the same: “Have they asked you for advice?” Of course, their answer is always “no.” Not only did he resist my help, but he stopped being my friend because of my un-asked-for advice. They generally got defensive, or argued with me and went into resistance, or left the friendship. I could not understand why they didn’t want my great wisdom! These people obviously care, but they don’t realize that offering unsolicited advice is rarely experienced as caring....

But what if I told you that many psychopaths can seem like the most emotionally stable people? Oftentimes, psychopaths can easily blend into our lives, appearing totally normal. Technically, everybody is capable of change. That is why we call it apersonality disorderbecause it pervades every level of what they are as a person. Here are some of the surprising, undercover breeds of psychopaths you may run into. The seven types of psychopaths you might encounter: 1....

No one really talks about it, but a lot of people peek at their poop. But what happens if, one day, you peek and you see black poop? Your mind will probably go in a hundred different directions. While there may be cause for concern, it’s also possible that there are less scary explanations. Why is my poop black? Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips....

Common wisdom around relationships holds that we should always be totally transparent with our partners. A good relationship is based on microscopic honesty, they say. But that’s not always true. In fact, sometimes we can mix up the idea of “being authentic” with oversharing. The “it” hung in the room, like silent thunder. He finished off with “Just being honest.” Healthy boundaries are an essential part of any good relationship....

But is there a way to use science and psychology to give us an edge? Many people feel that the Myers-Briggs jot down Inventory (MBTI) is a tool to figure this out. Let’s dive into some of the basics on Myers-Briggs relationship compatibility. The basics of Myers-Briggs personality types. The MBTI is based on four dimensions: extroversion/introversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling, and judging/perceiving. There are a total of 16 possible personality types....

I have seen where trendy diets fail and where they succeed. We’re in the age of inflammation. While this is common, this is certainly not normal. And what you eat can make a huge difference. Meet the ketotarian diet. So why is this combination of diets so potentially powerful? Severe deficiencies of vital nutrients and inflammation. Simply put, putting your body in a fat-burning state of ketosis soothes inflammation. Here’s what a day on a plate looks like....

As a holistic nutritionist, the one word I hear frequently from clients is “cleanse.” Due to its dense matter, it can’t be broken down in the gut. Both are important to consume regularly. Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips. Sadly, most Americans are grosslydeficient in fiber2. Another tool I employ to take the fiber in my smoothies to the next level?...

Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips. “With ginger and ACV, this drink becomes a delicious alternative promising protection and prevention.” Sweet Beets & Greens “There is so much to love about beets.

As a culture, we have a total lack of creative thinking when it comes to treating depression. And most likely, medication is front of mind. As a holistic psychiatrist, I know firsthand that there aremanyavenues that often go unexplored. Eat an antidepressant diet. If you want to treat your depression without meds, this one is nonnegotiable. I won’t sugarcoat it: It doesnt come cheap, and it requires an immense amount of effort....

The most common misconception I hear about doctors is that we’re all healthy and don’t get sick. I mean, why would we? We have all the knowledge and information we need to be healthy, right? Well, not so much. The lifestyle of a doctor can be fast-paced, always on the go, and riddled with stress. Fatty liver is a condition where fat can essentially deposit on the liver and create an irritation....