As it turns out, this pairing is anything but random—black pepper helps optimize turmeric’s absorption.* But this botanical can stand on its own two feet as well. The secret to black pepper’s potent health benefits?* An organic compound called piperine. Of all of black pepper’s unique organic compounds, piperine is its most active (and famous), and its many health benefits are touted in modern scientific studies.* Additionally, piperine can support daily digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes in the pancreas and intestines....

When we think about donating, we think of the charity shop. Actually, we tend to think of the nearest or most convenient charity shop—but different stores will take different items, so there’s no need to limit ourselves to one. Donations don’t need to be limited to charity shops, either. We can give items away to community groups, organizations, and neighbors—and they’ll often take things charity shops might not. You’ll be surprised what it’s possible to give a new home....

In any meal, they provide a sweet, yet tart, burst of flavor. But it’s not just the flavoring that encourages people to eat them: They also provide a host of benefits, as the seeds and their juices contain several good-for-skin nutrients.* Yes, pomegranate extract makes for an excellent supplement option—especially for the skin-care-minded among us.* Allow us to explain. We’re going to wager you’re not interested in adding something to your routine that doesn’t address your specific skin health goals after all....

I kept quiet about my experiences with sexual assault and PTSD for almost 20 years. I had shared with a few people in my private life, but it wasn’t until I wrote my second book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep, that I shared publicly—and even then, it was just a tiny section in one chapter. I remember visiting the RAINN website, hoping to find a loophole out of being a statistic, but even all the things I did remember qualified as rape....

One of the most important and interesting elements of Reiki is its symbols. Reiki symbols allow people to take their Reiki practice one step further by allowing them to take the energy of Reiki and use it for a specific purpose. While in most cases symbols really only affect the subconscious, Reiki symbols work a bit differently—they actually alert the mind and body to change the way the Reiki energy functions....

Many instructors will tell those practicing to refrain from inverting if they’re on their period, some tell their students to go easy, and a few caution against practicing at all during their cycle. But are there actually any dangers associated with practicing yoga while on your period? Here’s what you should know. Still, it’s important to meet your body where it is. “Quick-paced, heated vinyasa practices, some with hand weights and other workout equipment have moved yoga away from a practice that responds and reacts to what our body and minds need,” says Beth Heller, M....

There are several types of silicones, and each with a different profile and characteristics. “Silicones have many names, but a good rule of thumb is to look for something ending in -cone on your product’s ingredient list. Most silicones (but not all) end in -cone,” says Ron McLaughlin, vice president of research and development at Living Proof, a clean-leaning hair care brand that helped pioneer and usher in the wave of silicone-free products....