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A few years ago, I shifted my beauty routine toward clean, natural-forward products. Unlike a face cream, perfume can holdmemories, identity, and nostalgia. A specific scent can make you feel happy, relaxed, joyful, or sensual. There’s a lot at stake when switching your go-to fragrance for a cleaner option. These cruelty-free fragrances bring all the emotions associated with your favorite luxury perfumes sans the hormone disrupters. Oakcha Sweven Do Oakcha perfumes smell like their inspo scents?...

Green Mattress Eco Pro Adjustable Baseby Avocado Attention to detail elevates the entire Avocado setup. (A standout for couples consideringa sleep divorce.) It also has a unique open cell design, which allows airflow to keep you cool. One major downside is that this bed is not returnable and there is no trial period. Plus everything can be controlled through a smartphone app (or the included wireless remote). Pair your new base with the brand’sPremiere Memory Foam Mattress....

Below, find the best shoes for nurses recommended by healthcare practitioners and vetted against podiatrist guidelines for comfort. Why do nurses need special shoes? This equates to a lot of stress through the joints in the feet. Research backs this, too. Another 2023 review showsprolonged walking and standing puts nurses at a higher risk of foot and ankle disorders3. According to Sharkey, its critical to wear supportive shoes suited to your individual foot key in....

Name something more annoying in life than disrupted sleepwe’ll wait. If sneezing and sniffling are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. Below, find our list of allergist-guided recommendations and expert insights on what could be causing your symptoms. Plus, learn what materials to look for when choosing the best mattress for allergies. How it arrives This mattress arrives compressed and rolled into a box. Thanks to the natural materials, there shouldn’t be any unpleasant off-gassing smell....

The functional beverage harnesses the power of adaptogenic mushrooms topromote energy and concentrationwithoutthe hard comedown. What is Odyssey Elixir? Scott Frohman founded Odyssey Elixir after discovering the power of functional mushrooms. Today the brand offersthree product lines:Original Core,222, and Revive. All three beverages pack2,750 mg of mushroom extracts, but their purpose varies. Odyssey Mushroom Elixir Core Odyssey 222 Energy Drink Odyssey Revive How do Odyssey Elixirs work? Functional mushrooms have adaptogenic properties or are organic compounds thatsupport our nervous system’s response1to stress....

Relaxed-yet-supported relief for your next and shoulders. Bonus: It also gets high praise for relieving neck pain. Its buoyant and balanced support helps prevent snoring by stopping the head from tilting back while you sleep. Whats more, the pillow is made from shredded natural latex with an organic cotton fill. Its available in low loft (for back sleepers) and high loft (for side sleepers). Since latex is naturally breathable, this airy pillow is a great pick for hot sleepers or warmer weather....

India Edwards is the updates editor at mindbodygreen. She earned her B.A. I loved my old mattress, and I didn’t have any plans to replace it. But as of late, my lower back pain has been at an all-time high. It turns out, this mattress wasexactlywhat I needed to help remedy my back pain. All about the Natural Escape mattress TheNatural Escapeis a breathable GOTS- and GOLS-certified organic mattress. The hybrid design combines a layer of 1,462 individually pocketed coil springs with a 3-inch layer oforganic Dunlop latex....

An upset stomach is the only thing that I’ve gotten from taking a multivitamin. Spoiler: At least one of the brand’s supplements earned a place in my daily routine. What is New Chapter? Based in Vermont, New Chapter creates supplements from whole foods. Along with sourcing non-GMO ingredients, the brand never uses synthetic fillers. Beyond an emphasis on quality ingredients, New Chapter focuses on absorption. All this was a breath of fresh air when compared to other vitamin brands Id tried in the past....

Stress management is on everyone’s mind and social feeds. So why are stress levels still sitting at an all-time high? According to a recentsurvey, 55% of Americans feel stressed during the day. We’re collectively overwhelmed by stress. What we need are “bite-sized” practices, accessible rituals we can sprinkle throughout our day. That’s why we took a refreshed approach to this mental health tool kit. And more importantly: They work. Clinical studies have shown that in the presence of stress,adaptogens boost our resilience and attention2....

Menopause isn’t such a taboo conversation anymore. Hot flashes, mood changes, night sweatswe’re here to talk aboutallof it. Perimenopause and menopause can be a chapter of life-changing empowerment, so how do we get there? According to Dr. Pamela, 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the States. Menopause has always been defined by hot flashes and other discomfortsbut that script is getting flipped. It can start as early as our late 30s and ends around age 52, as menopause begins....

Because it ensures that what you’re manifesting is aligned with your true intentions and desires. Plus, this step can help you identify and weed out any inauthentic goals. Mistake: You allow self-doubt to take over The next mistake: You letself-doubttake over. Now, don’t get me wrongself-doubt is a normal human experience. The crucial step is to acknowledge these thoughts as self-doubt when you catch them, and then release them. Doty illustrates this point with the example of training to become a runner....

What is a life path number? For now, here’s how to calculate it. Write out your full birth date (i.e., 1969 rather than just 69). We’ll use the example March 29, 1969. March 29, 1969 (or 3-29-1969), would give you: 3+2+9+1+9+6+9 = 39. From there, 3+9 = 12, and 1+2 = 3. This birthday has a life path number of 3. “Self-doubt will be their biggest struggle to overcome. They must embrace their unique nature and learn to trust themselves,” she adds....

For aficionados of coffee, few pursuits take priority over getting the ultimate brew. However, while effective, these choices may not always align with optimal nutrition. *Collagen supplementsprovide a host of beauty benefits, like supporting firm skin and strong nails. The organic cocoa powder adds a rich, smooth (yet very subtle!) chocolate flavoring, but it’s not overpowering or decadently saccharine. This is a clean, GMO-free, and delicious source of chocolate. The takeaway Your morning cup of coffee is a special thing....