By now, most of us are aware of signs like muscle tension, shallow breathing, fatigue, brain fog, or headaches, but we often neglect to connect the dots between unwelcome dullness, acne, redness, or sensitivity in the skin and the stress we’re feeling. Additionally, research shows that healing is slowed2 when you are under stress, so if you are normally prone to acne, rosacea, psoriasis, or skin irritation, you may notice more flare-ups than you’re used to, or they may be more persistent and stubborn....

Now, we’re seeing the packaging for animal and plant proteins become more universal and less targeted. This might seem like an inconsequential shift, but it speaks to the essential fact that everybody needs to pay attention to protein if they want to live a long, healthy life. “Since protein sufficiency is known to be utterly critical for optimal energy, immunity, metabolic function, musculoskeletal health, hormonal balance, recovery, and more, I cannot think of a more whole-body relevant macronutrient for ensuring a long, healthy life,” says Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph....

According to crystal expert and co-founder of Energy Muse Jewelry Heather Askinosie, aventurine comes from the Italian words a venture, which means “by chance.” She adds that its reputation for being a stone of chance has given way to aventurine’s nickname, “the Gambler’s Stone.” “Aventurine is believed to be the luckiest stone in all games of chance. Thought to be 2.5 million years old, it has seen many uses,” Askinosie tells mbg....

Here’s everything you need to know about yellow auras in particular, including what they mean, how people with yellow auras fare in love and their career, and more. According to Eileen Lee, founder of the aura portrait practice AURA AURA, those with yellow auras are confident, inspiring, and of course, happy. Beyond that, there are a few shades of yellow auras—each with its own meaning: Understanding how the shade of yellow in your aura relates to the solar plexus chakra can give a good indication of whether the chakra is flowing freely or blocked by low self-esteem or general negativity....

Here’s everything you need to know about yellow auras in particular, including what they mean, how people with yellow auras fare in love and their career, and more. According to Eileen Lee, founder of the aura portrait practice AURA AURA, those with yellow auras are confident, inspiring, and of course, happy. Beyond that, there are a few shades of yellow auras—each with its own meaning: Understanding how the shade of yellow in your aura relates to the solar plexus chakra can give a good indication of whether the chakra is flowing freely or blocked by low self-esteem or general negativity....

Here, with the help of two certified yoga instructors, we explain how to do a headstand safely and correctly, the risks of headstands (including who shouldn’t attempt them), and benefits you may get from incorporating this pose into your practice. In terms of when to do a headstand, Laura Kasperzak, E-RYT 200, registered yoga teacher and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, suggests that if you’re still learning the move, incorporating it halfway through your yoga practice is a good idea....

As mbg’s health director, I work with Bland and his team on a regular basis, and I’m always eager to hear his insights on an array of health and well-being topics. So when I first heard him rave about a new “super ingredient” he’s working with, I was immediately intrigued. The star food: Himalayan tartary buckwheat. Where HTB is particularly unique, however, is its resilience and ability to grow amid challenging circumstances....