We dug into the research—and tapped into some health experts—to find out. While it’s impossible to put an exact number on how many folks have suboptimal gut balance or GI needs, it’s safe to say that a large number of people are affected. And thanks to a reliance on processed foods, low-fiber diets, and increasing stress levels, the number is only increasing. Since taking a daily probiotic is completely safe for most people (although you may experience some initial side effects), according to integrative physician Bindiya Gandhi, M....

Couples typically add spice to the bedroom with bendy sex positions, erotic kinks, or vibrating toys. Now, there’s growing research that CBD from hemp can potentially bring another new dimension to one’s intimate life. CBD, otherwise known as cannabidiol, is an active botanical compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant that, among other purported benefits, has been touted as a way to support your libido while promoting relaxation.* The CBD marketplace for sex products has been booming with oils, oral sprays, lotions, lubricants, capsules, and edibles to meet your desires....

To help you choose the best weightlifting shoes for you, we asked a podiatrist and holistic chiropractor for their top picks so you can crush your strength training workouts with confidence. Weightlifting shoes should be sturdy, offer ankle support, and have high traction that prevents shifting as you train. Add it all up and you have something quite different from a long-distance running shoe, which podiatrist Robert Kornfeld highly advises against wearing while lifting....

Gottman named these four communication habits as a play on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the Christian Bible’s New Testament. Those four horsemen—conquest, war, hunger, and death—signaled the end of times. Similarly, when there is a chronic use of Gottman’s Four Horsemen, research has shown the relationship is likely to become unstable and unhappy and, in likelihood, will end. Since the 1970s, Gottman has studied thousands of couples in what is called the Love Lab, where he and his team watched couples interact and tracked their relational satisfaction....

So here it is: These are the top spices (and the occasional herb) to foster weight loss and boost your metabolism. All of course while making your meals more flavorful. Capsaicin is known to target the nervous system and has been shown to increase satiety and thermogenesis1 (which refers to your body’s ability to produce heat from burning calories), all of which affect weight loss. In one study of 24 people, researchers investigated the effects of 0....

We talk a lot about the overt narcissists who openly parade their narcissism, and the covert narcissists who masquerade as sensitive introverts. But we need to talk about a more dangerous breed—the spiritual narcissist. It hit me that my initial impression of him as spiritual man allowed me to explain all of the red flags in his behavior as simply remnants of wounds from his former life. Then the women in my life started telling me their stories of lovers, friends, and colleagues who’d pervert spirituality to serve their own ends....

It’s important to understand that autoimmune disease—and any other type of health condition—doesn’t just pop up out of nowhere one day. It starts with the slow burn of inflammation and can continue on for years, pushing you in the direction of disease. And what you eat can make a huge difference. So why is this combination of diets so potentially powerful? A ketotarian is able to take advantage of the benefits of eating plant-based while avoiding the common mistakes I see many well-intentioned vegans and vegetarians make....