Phase I is the first line of defense against toxins in the liver. Phase I reactions occur primarily by cytochrome P450 enzymes, which help transform fat-soluble toxins into less harmful chemicals that can be metabolized by the phase II enzymes. This process produces free radicals, which are quenched by antioxidants (like vitamins C and E). However, if antioxidants can’t meet the demands of excessive toxin exposure, too many free radicals can actually cause damage to the cells in the liver....

Let’s dive into what the researchers learned about these gastrointestinal symptoms—and what might help mitigate them. The results showed that women are statistically more likely to experience nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, heartburn, weight gain, and bloating during premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal states. Interestingly, the only GI symptom that wasn’t more prevalent and more severe during these states was weight loss. Some of the study’s most striking observations were racial and ethnic associations....

“We’re trying to make zero-waste cool by bringing it to the fine dining level,” explains Carlos Henriques, who runs new Helsinki-based restaurant Nolla alongside Luka Balac and Albert Franch Sunyer. In New York City by invitation of the Finnish Cultural Institute, they are sharing how they’ve managed to eliminate most of their restaurant waste in a series of panels, talks, and tastings for the NYCxDESIGN festival. While adopting such strict standards may seem impossible, the three say that many of their suppliers were able to switch over to reusable packaging relatively easily—it just took a little insistence....

But bright, healthy skin doesn’t just happen by simply wishing it into existence. In contrast, everyone can benefit from working to achieve a glowing complexion—regardless of your skin tone, age, or gender. Skin brightening focuses on banishing dullness, reducing hyperpigmentation, and removing dry, flaky skin, which can make you look tired, with uneven tone. Thankfully, brightening your skin doesn’t have to involve questionable ingredients or practices. Depending on your overall goals, you can focus on brightening through a range of options....

Equipment: none Get moving on your fitness journey with these core exercises for beginners, put together by certified Pilates instructor Helen Phelan. She also includes modifications and progressions for each exercise, depending on your level. Equipment: yoga block If you’re looking for a soothing yoga sequence that also targets your core muscles, try these yoga for abs movements. Move through one pose to the next for a complete abs-focused yoga flow....

But have no fear, there is truly no shortage of egg substitutes to have in your back pocket. From applesauce to ACV, here are 15 surprising and innovative ways to substitute eggs in the kitchen. To get one egg’s worth, measure out about a quarter of a cup. And if you find purées make your baked goods a little fudgier than you usually like, a teaspoon of baking powder for every “egg” will help leaven your dough....

While addiction is a tricky subject, even if you haven’t yet slain the addictive impulse, you can start the process by feeding the body the nutrients it needs. There are schools of thought out there that attribute addiction to malnourishment; while it’s crucial to speak to your doctor to figure out what works for you and your body, you may find that supplementing with these herbs can help lessen the sting of withdrawal....