One of the best ways to support the optimal functioning of your gut is through a well-researched, targeted probiotic supplement, but how do you actually know if it’s working?* There are a few telltale signs to look out for—let’s dive in. Other microbial bugs are unfavorable and can negatively impact your health, making you feel sick and sluggish, amongst other things. How you feel comes down to the overall balance of these microscopic critters....

Anyone you admire has probably broken many rules to change the world for the better. Amelia Earhart soared after men told her she could not. Martin Luther King organized nonviolent protests that inspired global change. Joan of Arc (in her teens!) led an army to victory to defend her truth. We all have heroes in our daily lives–mothers, fathers, siblings, children, co-workers, and friends–who’ve improved our lives by going against the stream....

With all those cooking skills as the silver lining on a year of hardships, we’re ready to start a new year with a whole host of healthy new recipes. From comfort food made gluten-free to vegan soul food and beyond, each of these cookbooks will satisfy your cravings and keep inspiration at an all-time high all year long: Along the craving-crushing journey, Jenné will spill knowledge, exploring the narratives surrounding her favorite soul food recipes and explaining why staple ingredients like dandelion, turnip greens, okra, and black-eyed peas are also nutritional superstars....

But what if fasting doesn’t help you lose weight and actually makes you gain weight? Consider whether any of these seven factors might be at play: You might have some not-so-obvious culprits slipping in that are breaking your fast. For some people, even a little bit of sweetener or cream in their coffee can knock them out of their fast. Not sure what counts? Here’s exactly what breaks a fast. One research review that examined the effects of intermittent fasting on weight loss found that individuals on an alternate day fasting plan typically did not overeat during eating periods, which resulted in mild to moderate weight loss....

Still, there are a few things I learned along the way that I wish someone had told me before I got started. Here are seven of them: With private students, it’s all about selling packages of five or 10 classes. This is great for students because it helps ensure they’ll show up (unlike a gym membership, which they can just ignore), and it’s great for the teacher because it’s a useful chunk of change you can pocket and budget accordingly....

I take feedback from the mindbodygreen beauty community very seriously. It means a great deal to me that you trust our advice, read our work, listen to my podcast, and even allow us into your beauty routine with our personal care line. The vegan base is a conditioning blend of sunflower seed wax, shea butter, and cocoa seed butter. These ingredients provide hydration, fatty acids, and antioxidants and create a protective barrier over the skin....

In numerology, numbers and letters hold energetic vibrations—and those vibrations are thought to influence our direction in life. Once you calculate your numerology chart and know your life path number, you can use it to better understand your personality, strengths, and weaknesses. Today, we’re diving deep into life path number 8. Keep adding any double-digit numbers together until you get a single-digit life path number between 1 and 9. For example, if your birthday was March 29, 1969, it would look like: 3+2+9+1+9+6+9 = 39 3+9 = 12 1+2 = 3 So, 3 is your life path number....