Besides being unhealthy, constipation is uncomfortable, frustrating, and stressful to deal with. Believe me, I know the feeling well — I dealt with chronic constipation for years. My dietary choices, combined with the stress of being in an unhappy marriage, wreaked havoc on my digestive system. I didn’t realize that all the emotional stress I was experiencing was literally backing me up. At the time, I was stuffing my emotions and not in touch with my true feelings — and my body literally started holding everything in....

We investigated the benefits of fasting and the keto diet, and here’s what we learned about the benefits of pairing them and how to do so safely and effectively. Very briefly, IF is unlike other “diets” in that it’s just a pattern of eating based on time rather than food choices. The most common form of IF is time-restricted eating (TRE), which will be the focus of this article. TRE limits daily food intake to a fixed window of each day, typically ~8 hours....

“The process of growth through Kundalini Yoga is a natural unfolding of your own nature,” Yogi Bhajan has said. “Like a snake, you will need to shed old skins to be more of who you are.” The ultimate goal of Kundalini is to increase your self-awareness by silencing your mind and unblocking your chakras so that your vital energy can flow freely. “The practice of kundalini is filled with really challenging breath exercises coupled with asanas and meditation,” says yoga instructor Caley Alyssa in our 28 Days To Yoga Bliss class....

Leo’s ruler, the sun, teaches us all we need to know about this bright sign: In astrology, the sun symbolizes the fuel, energy, and vital life force that powers all the other planets. Whereas the moon illuminates only some things, the sun shines upon everything—giving us life and light in the process. The sign of Leo wants to see and be seen, just like the sun that rules it, which is why Leo is associated with visibility, attention, courage, generosity, and creative impulses....

Here’s what the research tells us about taking melatonin for sleep, a few reasons it may not work for you, and some other sleep solutions to look into. David Kennaway, Ph.D., the research program leader of the Circadian Physiology Group at The University of Adelaide in Australia, adds that while regulating circadian rhythm is one of melatonin’s jobs, it isn’t the only one. The hormone also plays a role in cardiovascular function1, blood sugar2, immunity3, reproductive health, hormonal health, and a number of other processes in the body....

Oxytocin is released after an array of bonding activities, from after sex to when mothers breastfeed their babies1. Oxytocin definitely earns its reputation as a “love” hormone across the board, but there’s so much more to it than just cuddles and love. Here’s everything you need to know about the very important, multifaceted hormone. Oxytocin also plays an important role when it comes to the memory of faces, or social recognition....

“The prostate is jam-packed with thousands of nerve endings, which makes it feel very pleasurable when stimulated,” explains Zane. The multifunctional gland can be reached directly by penetrating the anus 2 to 3 inches inside toward the stomach-side of the body, he explains. “Typically, prostates respond well to repetitive touch and pressure,” says Marla Renee Stewart, M.A., a sex educator for the adult wellness brand Lovers. This can be achieved through anal penetration with your hands or with the help of an anal-safe toy, like a prostate massager, anal vibrator, or curved butt plug....