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....

The original video was posted in July 2021 and has since racked up nearly 17 million views, garnering attention with the claim that the trick can make people fall for you. Lloyd, in subsequent videos, says it’s never failed her. Does it actually work? While there may not be a foolproof “magic trick” to make someone instantly fall in love with you, there may be more to this move than you think....

Though it isn’t a scientific process by any means, reading your aura’s color is thought to offer a glimpse into your emotional and spiritual state, and it can be a helpful tool for introspection and reflection. One common aura color is purple, and we reached out to aura reader Rachelle Terry and spiritual author Gabriela Herstik to get the lowdown on what this particular shade is thought to symbolize. That said, purple can mean a lot of different things depending on where it shows up around your body on any given day: “A dull purple in a muscle, for example, could mean muscle strain,” Terry explains....

Though it isn’t a scientific process by any means, reading your aura’s color is thought to offer a glimpse into your emotional and spiritual state, and it can be a helpful tool for introspection and reflection. One common aura color is purple, and we reached out to aura reader Rachelle Terry and spiritual author Gabriela Herstik to get the lowdown on what this particular shade is thought to symbolize. That said, purple can mean a lot of different things depending on where it shows up around your body on any given day: “A dull purple in a muscle, for example, could mean muscle strain,” Terry explains....

If you’re dating a sapiosexual person and want to learn how to turn them on, the first step is to know typical seduction attempts don’t work for them. Their idea of foreplay, for example, is to hear about your book collection. Here are 16 ways to create the intellectual synergy needed to fire up a relationship with a sapiosexual: An easy way to seduce your sapiosexual is to get to know them for who they are....

Since we’re big believers in understanding the “why” behind our self-care routine—from what we eat to how we move to the products we’re putting on our skin—we’re here to demystify hydrators once and for all and look at how Weleda’s plant-rich products are our go-to for gleaming, dewy skin. Many of the most effective skin hydrators are actually found in nature. For example, pomegranate is not only a delicious salad topper but also a beautiful skin hydrator that Weleda infuses into the Awakening Skincare collection....

I was raised by a stylish diva mom of the Mad Men era. Twice divorced, she was slightly embittered but unequivocal when she told me flatly, “Sex is the one thing a man can give you that will make you happy.” This is what informed how I educated my daughter about sex, although my tutelage was far from embittered—because sex, love, and relationships have always been a highly satisfying part of my life....