After all, research shows that dust and other indoor air pollutants can be harmful to our respiratory health1. It can also exacerbate symptoms of sneezing and wheezing, as well as conditions like asthma. Adding an air purifier for dust to your space is a great way to eliminate this pesky health concern—and we’ve already spoken with experts to help you find the best device to bust some dust. Purifiers use a range of filter materials, including HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air), activated carbon, media, spun glass, and pleated filters....

It short-circuits the vicious cycle between overthinking, feeling crappy, and then doing things that will cause an emotional hangover. It’s also a great way to feel creative again and nourish myself. That is the self-care that works for me. Self-soothing, however, does not help us move forward or remedy the situation. Or, it may lead to an emotional, physical, or financial hangover. Just as with overdrinking alcohol, any escape behavior can be used in excess, from shopping to eating to sex....

The intent behind the karezza method is to deepen the sexual and emotional connection, according to certified clinical sexologist Randi Levison. The practice “teaches couples to focus on the entire being, not just a body part,” she says. “It’s all about relaxing and being in the present moment.” The practice has also been known by the Latin name “coitus reservatus,” although this is slightly different from true karezza, because coitus reservatus only involves the penetrating partner withholding from orgasm while encouraging the receptive partner to still have them....

The keto diet is a popular weight-loss strategy, but the benefits extend far beyond this. Other benefits include thinking more clearly, having more energy throughout the day, and feeling less hungry between meals. The truth is, there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to keto—but rest assured, you’re in the right place. Consider this your ultimate beginner’s guide to this low-carb way of eating. In this way, a keto diet is essentially mimicking what happens to our bodies when we fast....

It wasn’t until I met a friend for breakfast who blamed her tardiness on the green juice that I became intrigued. Every morning she grabs a glass of celery juice from her local bodega. She doesn’t eat anything for 30 minutes and then goes about her day. Since drinking the juice, she has been feeling like a superwoman, she told me—less bloated, with more energy. She’s even lost a few pounds....

Of course, unrequited love does happen in real life as well. “While it commonly occurs between a person who falls in love with someone who is physically or emotionally unavailable, it can also occur between two friends who share a deep level of intimacy,” licensed marriage and family therapist Weena Cullins, LCMFT, tells mbg. “One friend’s feelings may shift from platonic to romantic while the other friend’s feelings remain compartmentalized.” Unrequited love can be deeply painful for the person who’s in love, in part because it often means they will not get to share life with this person as fully or deeply as they want....

Although vayus are subtle, they have a huge impact on how our bodies feel, so learning to move with their natural rhythms is vital for our health. Practicing pranayama and heart-opening asanas will get your prana vayus flowing. If you want to connect with your prana vayu, practice bow pose, camel pose, cobra pose, dancer pose, and bridge pose. Since it is situated in the pelvic floor, its energy pervades the lower abdomen....