Although this is a common spiritual dragonfly meaning, many cultures have their own interpretations of what this flying insect symbolizes. The dragonfly is an important symbol in many countries with its significance ranging from representing change, rebirth, happiness, good luck, and financial gain as well as insight. There’s a tie to feng shui too. “It’s believed placing a dragonfly painting or statue in your home or workplace brings about happiness and prosperous new beginnings,” Kristen explains....

It’s a tricky little area; that’s for certain. So when you are trying to identify what your dry nose’s cause is, you have several avenues to consider. But don’t worry; we outline them here—with some fixes, too: We all have a plethora of fungal and bacterial strains on us (called the microbiome), and this is actually what helps keep our skin strong, healthy, and barrier protected. However, sometimes something triggers us internally to respond negatively to these organisms; that’s when you get eczema (or dermatitis)....

As the health editor at mindbodygreen and the author of the upcoming book Magnesium: A Lifestyle Guide to Epsom Salts, Magnesium Oil, and Nature’s Relaxation Mineral, I’ve spent my fair share of time both soaking in Epsom salt baths and at my desk researching the history of Epsom salts, their benefits, and how we might be able to use them to treat various health woes. Unfortunately, it’s suspected that a large portion of the population isn’t getting enough magnesium through their diet....

All that might make you think it’d be really easy or obvious to steer clear of narcissists when it comes to relationships, but not every narcissist displays their narcissistic behavior so obviously, especially at the start of a relationship. As the researchers explain in the paper, recently published in the Journal of Psychology, there are actually two kinds of narcissism: grandiose and vulnerable. A grandiose narcissist has all the qualities we usually associate with narcissism: They’re arrogant, entitled, and self-centered; refuse to acknowledge their faults and mistakes; and are willing to hurt others (or are altogether indifferent to other people’s suffering) to make themselves feel superior....

In another study, scientists found that burning frankincense resin (such as with incense) may have positive psychoactive effects5. Researchers investigated the impact of incensole acetate, purified from frankincense, on mice and found that it reduced their anxiety and caused antidepressive-like activity. Although frankincense shouldn’t replace a rescue inhaler or other prescribed asthma treatments, asthma sufferers may find that frankincense can help stave off bronchospasms, also known as an asthma attack. During an attack, mast cells release leukotrienes6, which then cause airways to constrict, making it hard to breathe....

If you’re a part of the majority, know that there are many ways you can improve your metabolic health: Regular physical activity, getting adequate sleep, and science-backed nutrition strategies like the power of green tea (or, even better, supplements with green tea extract).* “I think green tea extract is wonderful,” says integrative medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D. “Studies show that it is actually quite effective at supporting a healthy inflammatory response, so it can be beneficial to overall health....

Luckily, I’m here to tell you not to worry. Despite all the obstacles, it’s not too late. You can still make moves to cut down on your sugar intake and get your blood sugar back on track. So how do you reduce spikes in insulin and blood sugar? Food choices certainly play a large role in this process, and so does how much you are exercising, sleeping, and avoiding toxins. There are also other natural ways that you can give your body a boost when it comes to blood sugar regulation, including blood-sugar-balancing teas and herbs....