The ingredient has been around for thousands of years, relevant in many cultures, so it at the very least has ample anecdotal evidence. But can it actually stimulate hair growth at the hair follicle? Well, that might not be as straightforward as it seems—however, that doesn’t mean it’s not a valuable addition to your hair care routine. Along with unsaturated fatty acids like linoleic acid, the key to black seed oil’s impressive benefits is mostly thanks to the chemical compound thymoquinone....

Here’s everything to know about candle magic and what different candle colors mean, according to experts. As color therapist Walaa AlMuhaiteeb tells mbg, candles give us a way to couple color frequency with fire frequency. “When you combine these two things, you are creating a big frequency exchange and cleanse.” And according to modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, candle magic is also great for communicating with spirits, guides, and the universe....

We looked into the research and chatted with a couple of experts to get their take. You can ingest chlorophyll directly from plants, algae, and sea vegetables (chlorella, parsley, and spinach all contain significant amounts) or via supplements. Most supplements contain a chlorophyll derivative called chlorophyllin—often listed as sodium copper chlorophyllin on the ingredient list—that’s water-soluble and better absorbed by the body. Most research on the potential health benefits of chlorophyll has been performed with chlorophyllin....

Allow us to say it up top: Coconut oil simply does not work well for some people, especially on the face. But for others, oh, does it work like a charm. Here’s exactly how to tell if coconut oil is right for you and how you should slather it on for the best results. One fatty acid in particular—lauric acid—has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; it’s even been shown to kill 1Propionibacterium acnes (P....

Coconut sugar is less processed than table sugar: The sap is dried and packaged without any additional processing and thus retains more nutrients like iron, zinc, and magnesium along with other polyphenols, explains Catherine Perez, R.D., founder of Plant Based R.D. That said, Shanthi Appelö, R.D., says, “It’s not a health food and shouldn’t be consumed in excess.” Here’s how they stack up nutritionally: As such, “Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index (GI) than cane sugar or even maple sugar,” New York City–based holistic nurse practitioner Victoria Albina, N....

Here, we’re unpacking what compartmentalization is, why people do it, and how to know when it’s becoming unhealthy, according to experts. A common example is the way we all compartmentalize certain parts of ourselves—whether thoughts or emotions—at work versus at home, setting aside family concerns out of mind while at the office so we can focus on our professional tasks, and vice versa. As neuroscientist and bestselling author Tara Swart, M....

Another familiar scene is the group of men meeting for happy hour, bemoaning their lot as married men who’ve accepted the “fact” that women lose interest in sex after they’ve been married for a few years. Yes, some women do say, “I don’t care if I ever have sex again as long as I live.” I think the truth is more likely, “I don’t care if I ever have the kind of sex, or the circumstances under which I’m having sex, again....