Here’s everything you need to know to get started with the technique. Similar to how the ingredients of a traditional pasta dish become warm and flavorful in the oven, these organic materials “cook” over time thanks to the heat generated by the soil. This is a no-till (aka no-dig) technique that requires hardly zero maintenance. All you have to do is build the layers and let nature take its course, hence the nickname, “lazy gardening....
Unfortunately, 46% of U.S. adults1 aren’t getting enough vitamin C daily from their diet alone. In other words, there’s a 50/50 chance you’re missing out on the whole-body benefits that vitamin C has to offer. Still skeptical? Keep reading for seven vitamin C perks we’re willing to bet you’re not aware of: As a potent antioxidant, vitamin C can also protect your joints from reactive oxygen species (ROS): “The primary function of vitamin C is to destroy free radicals in the body....
You can also tell a spider plant from its tell-tale thin, grass-like leaves that come in beautiful variegated patterns. The Chlorophytum comosum ‘Vittatum’ has leaves with white/yellow centers with green outlines, while the Chlorophytum Comosum ‘Reverse Variegatum’ leaves have green centers with white/yellow outlines. The Chlorophytum Bonnie’s leaves come out hilariously curly. When a spider plant is happy, these leaves will grow very quickly. Native to the coast of West and South Africa, the spider plant is relatively hardy and can withstand a wider range of temperatures than some other popular houseplants....
The first step is to disinfect your cup, following the instructions listed on the package. Menstrual cups (or anything that’s going to be inserted into the vagina, for that matter) should be thoroughly cleaned to avoid disrupting the balance in your vaginal pH. “The vagina is home for a myriad of bacteria and fungi to keep it healthy, but you throw that organism out of balance, and it leads to infections such as UTI,” board-certified OB/GYN Anna Cabeca, D....
In order to have the most fulfilling love life possible, you need to identify which romantic archetype you align with and which love language you speak. You might relate to elements of all five of the archetypes, but we each have one that is more prominent than the others. Knowing your romantic archetype gives you valuable information about how you’re wired to give and receive love. Think of it this way: Your partner might think bringing you flowers is a great way to show you love when what you really respond to is his taking the initiative to do the dishes once in a while....
Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to wash away soap scum and prevent mold without the smelly side effects of harsher products like bleach, which causes ear, throat, and lung irritation1. If you’re looking for an effective DIY cleaner, skip through to the end for some all-time favorites from the mbg vault. So to decide if a product is up to your cleaning standards, you’ll need to check out its ingredient list—if you can find it....
The concept, called hormesis (which you can read all about here), states that periodic stressors will trigger a cellular response that may slow aging, better equip you to manage future stress, and enhance overall health. Case in point: infrared sauna therapy. Compared to traditional saunas, which use some form of physical heat (wood or stones heated by fire, gas, or electricity) to raise the temperature, infrared saunas rely on infrared light, a wavelength invisible to the human eye that presents itself through heat....
