Fortunately, there are a number of flour options on the market for baking and cooking that don’t contain an ounce of gluten. Some even include a number of additional nutrients that you won’t find in flour made from wheat. “It varies between brands,” she says, “but you’re generally going to get about 6 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving.” The flour alternative is on the denser side, so make sure you have enough moisture in whatever you’re cooking to keep it from drying out....

I often see people who are struggling with anxiety and are taking medications to manage it. When they come to me, they either don’t like how they feel on the pharmaceuticals or they want to address the underlying cause and eventually get off the medications. Here’s a list of 13 foods that are used to address the common underlying dysfunctions that contribute to stress and anxiety disorders: I run trace mineral labs for my patients to see if this is a factor in their case....

With that, here are the 15 things I’ve observed over time to be the most essential and universal truths about love. And like any feeling, it can come and go — sometimes unexpectedly. Loving, however, is a skill set, and one you can develop. 2. At its beginning, romantic love is passionate and exciting — so enjoy the ride. Keep in mind, though, that the depth of your passion early on is no indication that your lover is a good person for you to commit to....

Now, this does not mean that you need to agree with your wife all the time, but it does mean that she’ll feel much more connected to you and “heard” if you actually listen—really listen—to what she has to say. How do you do this? “Focus on her when she’s talking. Turn off the news. Put down the cellphone. Leave work behind. Just listen with your full attention,” advises Manly. “If your wife likes to be touched, be sure to hug her, stroke her hair, and cuddle with her,” Manly suggests....

Despite convention, this loose produce does not—I repeat, does not!—need to be placed in those plastic produce bags that line grocery stores. They also don’t need to go in plastic baggies once you get home. With the right reusable bags, you can keep them clean and fresh on the journey from the store to your fridge to your plate without ever needing to pick up one of those crinkly little eco faux pas....

But breathwork has become so much more than a simple inhale-exhale. (We even predicted back 2018 that breathwork would become an advanced alternative to meditation.) And according to Usui Reiki Master and Certified Teacher of David Elliott Breathwork Gwen Dittmar, breathwork is quickly becoming a go-to method of choice for clearing negative thoughts and balancing energy. While meditation will always stay near and dear to our hearts, we suspect breathwork is on the rise for the following five reasons....

Chances are, you’re experiencing a battle between the conscious and subconscious mind. The conscious part of our mind houses logic, rational decision-making, and willpower. But did you know that this part of our mind makes up only about 12% of our total brainpower? The remaining 88% is ALL happening on a subconscious level. Let’s say you want to lose a few pounds but almost every night before bed you eat a few bowls of cereal....