The process has been connected to weight loss, better insulin control, and even a reduced risk of conditions like heart disease and cancer. Enter the process called autophagy. During autophagy, the body marks damaged parts of cells, unused proteins, and other junk in the body for removal and clears them out. This is a form of cellular cleansing and, really, the true meaning of a detox. Autophagy also helps deliver nutrients1 to cells that need them....

As someone who has struggled with Hashimoto’s hypothyroid symptoms for over a decade after being diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus at the age of 18, I remember feeling like a zombie upon waking up and throughout the day, as if there were a brick stuck in the center of my forehead. I felt depressed, hopeless, confused, uninspired, and completely disconnected from my body. The elixir I created as part of my daily morning ritual is brain fog’s kryptonite!...

Not only can you order meal kits and premade meals directly to your door, but these convenient options are also now available with high-quality, organic ingredients that offer maximum nutrition with minimal effort. And the best organic meal delivery services don’t just use high-quality ingredients—they also offer options for various dietary preferences while prioritizing sustainability. The general rule is that organic food must be grown and processed within federal guidelines that address soil quality, animal welfare, pest and weed control, and use of additives....

So how can you tell if you have it? Many of the symptoms of candida overgrowth are vague, so the first step is often paying close attention to some of the subtle (or not so subtle) signals your body might be sending out. Here are seven biggies worth paying attention to, plus what to do about them. But certain factors can disrupt the normal balance of good bacteria and fungi. “That can lead to an increase in candida,” explains functional medicine doctor Wendie Trubow, M....

People get this kind of piercing for a number of reasons, including to enhance appearance and sexual pleasure. But can clit piercings actually improve your sex life, and are they safe? Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering getting a clit piercing. The only external part of the clitoris is the clitoral glans, the small nub at the top of the vulva. In the vast majority of cases, a “clit piercing” is actually on the clitoral hood, the skin partially covering the external clitoris....

“They’re in the mint family and share some features of the mint plant, like distinctive square stems and the ability to thrive just about anywhere,” says Lindsay Pangborn, a gardening expert at Bloomscape. Coleus plants have small, stacked leaves that can be bred to take on lots of attention-grabbing shades. This makes them popular picks for gardens and flower beds. As long as they’re getting enough heat, these prolific growers can turn any yard into a rainbow of fun colors and patterns....

And not only do we all have unique aspects within our own charts, but on a daily basis, the planets form different aspects, influencing the energy of that day. Further, if you’re ever doing a relationship reading between two charts, the aspects between two people can also say a lot about their potential compatibility. For example, having your Venus (the planet of love) conjunct or trine with a partner’s is likely going to be positive, whereas square Venus aspects may signal some problems ahead....