The truth is, the body can produce vitamin D on its own. However, regular and adequate exposure to ultraviolet rays (like those found in certain UVB wavelengths of sunlight during certain times of the year at key latitudes and depending on your skin tone, how much you’re wearing, your sunscreen coverage—you get the point, vitamin D from sun isn’t as simple as it seems) is required to kick-start the process. But with key and essential roles in bone1, thyroid2, and immune3 health (to name just a few benefits), vitamin D seems to make the case for spending more time outdoors....

According to attachment theory, adults typically have one of four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, or fearful avoidant. Most people know your attachment style is built in childhood and typically maintained throughout your life, and the goal is always to be securely attached. That means you’re able to form secure relationships with others, can trust easily, and are able to love and be loved. A person with a secure attachment style isn’t afraid of intimacy or fearful of others leaving when space is given....

When Stevie Nicks sang about seeing “crystal visions” in Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit “Dreams,” she helped inspire the L.A. stereotype of a New Age “witchy” woman who wouldn’t dare leave the house without her cleansing quartz. “Really?” you ask. “Like who?” Well, thanks for asking, because we just so happen to have a list of the crystal-crazed celebs: “But it was one of the best shows I’ve ever done and I had these bloody crystals in my hand....

Of the four, the rarest and perhaps least-discussed attachment style is known as disorganized attachment. People with a disorganized attachment style have a strong desire for intimate connections but also put up walls to protect themselves from getting hurt. This attachment style is characterized by fear, mistrust, and inner conflict. “It is displayed in adults through poor coping skills, a lack of coping strategies, erratic behavior, and difficulty dealing with issues in relationships and in real-life problems,” Ajjan says....

That being said, probiotics can be one of the most beneficial supplements out there if you find the right strains, give it enough time, and combine them with other beneficial lifestyle changes.* An unbalanced gut microbiome is connected to a variety of health concerns, from seemingly innocuous (albeit very uncomfortable) things like bloating to more serious issues1. In other words, probiotics—which are live bacteria and yeasts—are fighting for you, helping to restore and maintain balance in your gut....

Although this is a common spiritual dragonfly meaning, many cultures have their own interpretations of what this flying insect symbolizes. The dragonfly is an important symbol in many countries with its significance ranging from representing change, rebirth, happiness, good luck, and financial gain as well as insight. There’s a tie to feng shui too. “It’s believed placing a dragonfly painting or statue in your home or workplace brings about happiness and prosperous new beginnings,” Kristen explains....

Here are some common causes—and natural remedies to help. While gas and occasional bloating are a normal part of the digestive process, there are some pesky things that can cause more gas than usual. Registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, says some of the common culprits include: But if you’re already feeling swollen and ready for stretchy pants, here are 10 natural remedies to try, all backed by science:* Interestingly, some bacteria produce more gases than others....