Here’s what greenery experts want you to know about how to care for this strong, steady beaut. Known for their long, waxy dark green leaves that can have underbellies of burgundy, rubber plants also come in variegated varieties that have even more color. “The Ficus elastica actually needs a lot more sun than its other ficus cousins,” she tells mbg. “If you ever see it described as a low-light plant, it’s a lie!...
“Sea vegetables are a great addition to a healthy diet, right now and always,” says registered dietitian Abby Cannon, J.D., R.D., CDN. But where do you start when it comes to this variety of veggies? Can you get them in your grocery store, or is there a sea vegetables supplement? Experts have all the information you need to know about sea vegetables, varieties, benefits, and how to eat them. Surprisingly, these organisms aren’t plants, even though they resemble them....
mbg: Let’s start with the obvious… Why might we consider swapping for a sugar substitute in the first place? Can you talk about refined white sugar, and why we want to be mindful of how much we consume? Jessica Cording: We know from research that white sugar is problematic in different ways. One of the main reasons I recommend limiting it is that it does impact our glycemic control by quickly raising our blood sugar....
The term was originally coined in the early 20th century by psychologist Alfred Adler, who believed the complex to be a way of hiding low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, or not feeling good enough. “Superiority complexes usually are defense mechanisms that come from deep personal insecurities, shame, and feelings of being inadequate in some way. Because shame is such a distressing and uncomfortable emotion, a person may use their defenses to hide these feelings from others, deny them in themselves, and avoid having to experience them,” Shafir explains....
“Some studies have suggested sensitivity in this area when stimulated, [which] can lead to improved lubrication and possibly more intense orgasm,” Michael Ingber, M.D., a board-certified female pelvic medicine and sexual health specialist with the Center for Specialized Women’s Health, tells mbg. The A-spot has sometimes been referred to as the “female prostate,” adds Alicia Sinclair, a certified sex educator and CEO of b-Vibe & Le Wand, “because of its precise location and ability to be stimulated similarly to the male prostate....
Sleeping on your side is one of the most common sleeping positions. Even so, it often gets a bad rap, due to the aches and pains the position can cause if you have the wrong mattress. With the right mattress, however, research suggests sleeping on your side may help alleviate snoring and mild sleep apnea1. Plus, lying on your left side specifically may ease heartburn2. It’s not all physical, either. Neuroscientists say sleeping on your side may have brain health benefits, too....
Ayurveda is the world’s oldest health system, originating in India 5,000 years ago, based on the concept of bio-individuality: that there is not one diet or lifestyle suggestion that works for all people because we are unique. Ayurveda classifies all people, food, and things into three doshas, or energies. The doshas are Vata (air and space energy), Pitta (fire and water energy), and Kapha (water and earth energy). Now, the Vedas didn’t exactly write “SoulCycle for Kaphas” or “Pure Barre is best for you Pittas,” but they give specific recommendations on what type of movement each dosha needs depending on their physiology and mental characteristics....
