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It makes sense, then, that the body seems to like being naked. Scientists agree that sleeping naked is a good way to start,especially for male fertility. For women, sleeping naked allows your lady bits to breathe, and that’s a good thing. Sleeping naked helps everybody regulate temperature, which is the No. 1 controllable factor ingetting a good rest. “My experience with Naked in Motion was amazing,” one student said. “The sensation of freedom from clothing is incredible....

“was interpreted as an insult or attack by Sam, the other partner. “Dont you think I would have thought of that on my own?” It is an unconscious and automatic response to perceived danger, whether or not it makes sense to others. So, what can be done? If you’re a defensive person, are you doomed to drive people away with your defensiveness forever? If you’re in a relationship with a defensive person, should you just cut and run?...

The answer is, not much. Notice my choice of wordsI saidmeals, not snacks. Snacking delays the inevitable and can disrupt your digestion process. Research shows that eating frequently is actually unhealthy and detrimental to weight-loss goals. Digestion takes time. Complete digestion usually takes six hours or more. When you eat snacks in between meals, you tax your body. You are asking it to restart a process it has not yet completed from the last time you ate....

The concept of detoxing is certainly not a new one. From juice cleanses to Whole30 to sippingbone broththeres adetoxout there that will tickle your fancy. You crave sugar often. Insatiable cravings are a huge sign that something is off. You have digestive distress. Hit the reset button with a detox andgive your gut a break! “Seasonal” allergies are a regular occurrence. If you have a weak gut microbiome, youll also have a weak immune system....

turning to “Well, I really dont have the time.” These past three months aren’t the first time I have tried meditation. Then, while I was on a vacation in Europe, I missed a day of my practice. It felt counterproductive; getting frustrated aboutnotmeditating seems like a problem thats pretty easy to solve:start meditating! Ten minutes felt like a long time. And the next day. And the next day. You know how it goes....

If you’ve struggled to lose weight, you’re not alone. Especially now, weight gain is one of the most common concerns my patients come in with. Let’s talk about metabolism. Before we dive into the adrenals, we need to address the metabolism elephant in the room. This is because your body has become “used to” the new caloric intake level and adjusted accordingly. (But more about the ideal diet later!) Adrenal fatigue and your weight....

We dont understand the preferences of others or ourselves. Sure, we can examine the biography of a person, but fundamentally we are in the dark. Children may playact that they are in jail. But if they were in jail, they wouldnt be playing as a prisoner. So, why do we have fantasies that aren’t in alignment with what we want in reality? My colleagueMichael Baderaptly said that a good fantasy states the problem and offers the solution....

Taking a break is always a relief. Most things in life exist in a gray area. Surrender feels moderate or balanced, and giving up feels extreme or intense. Giving up feels intense and extreme because it is a black-and-white solution. But most things in life exist in a gray area. Its amazing how dramatically people and situations can evolve with time. Its best to wait until our emotions feel neutral before deciding whether to give up forever or temporarily surrender....

Last Sunday morning, my alarm went off at 5:40 on the dot. The science and spirituality behind waking up with the sun. When you consider the circadian rhythm, ayurveda’s sleep-wake principles make a lot of sense. Somebody with a strong circadian rhythm feels naturally alert in the morning and drowsy come bedtime. How to become a morning person. Their advice was simple: Go to bed early and keep yourself accountable....

Were constantly dealing with competing pressures. Often couples dont talk about the problem, preferring to tell themselves, “It’ll sort itself out. We’re just going through a dry spell.” Here are the six tips I give every couple who’s struggling in this area: 1. Nothing will change unless you speak up. Say something about whats happening (or not happening). As with most situations in life,howyou say it is vital. Thats one reason we fear bringing it up....

First, what is Reiki & how does it work? The combination of these two words is what defines reiki as “spiritually guided life-force energy.” To administer Reiki, a practitioner channels life force energy through his or her hands unto another. It raises awareness in and around the physical body where negative thoughts and feelings are contained. How I became a Reiki practitioner. Reiki is different from almost all other healing modalities....

I am a nut butter fanatic so I was really excited to introduce it into my daughters diet. Its important to mention why I was making Emma smoothies. I never pushed it on her since I truly felt she didnt digest it so well anyway. Then one day everything changedwhile walking down the aisle at my local Whole Foods I discoveredRipple. Its the perfect alternative to dairy milk and nut milks because its clean, nut-free, and dairy-free....

It is no secret that the health benefits of routine physical exercise are many. Is childbirth going to be easier because I am working out? Being in good shape before and during pregnancy may decrease time in labor. The first stage of labor is that period of time between the onset of labor and complete cervical dilation. Routine exercise during pregnancy can improve your endurance during labor. Labor, whether short or long, can be very physically and mentally stressful....