These descriptors feel like little badges of honor. They may not change the way I present myself in the world, but they provide a framework for analyzing some of my patterns and tendencies. To calculate your human design (you can find out yours using an online calculator, like this one), you’ll need your birth date, time, and location. The resulting chart is a slightly intimidating map of numbers and symbols arranged on a human figure....
To give you a better understanding of what inulin is, how it can be beneficial, and how to get more into your diets, registered dietitians share their insight. More specifically, it’s a prebiotic, soluble fiber, which means it digests slowly and is beneficial for gut health. “Inulin is also added into some prepackaged foods,” registered dietitian Aja Gyimah, MHSc, R.D., tells us, “like bread, snack bars, and cereal, to add more fiber....
This adage has served us in countless ways. Americans are remarkably charitable; no developed country is close to the U.S. in terms of charitable giving and volunteering. The mental health benefits of giving are well documented, as research has shown that offering ourselves to others makes us feel happy, creates health, generates social support, evokes the powerful feeling of gratitude, and stimulates the generosity of those around us. Kindness and generosity are the two of the key traits that psychologist John Gottman has determined to be key to successful relationships....
For some vitamins, that means taking the supplement with food or a fat; for others, it just means taking it at a certain time of day. So, let’s break down how one overlooked vitamin is absorbed by the body and what you can do to make sure your body makes the most of this immune-supporting, collagen-promoting antioxidant.* “Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that also serves as an antioxidant. It supports several important functions within the body—including proper immune system function, tissue healing, collagen formation, maintenance of bones and cartilage, and optimal absorption of iron....
There are a vast array of kisses, from perfunctory to serious, but there is something particularly special about romantic and sexual kisses. One of the benefits of kissing is that it allows for loads of data to be exchanged, which then makes it possible for people to unconsciously assess their potential and permanent partners. The lips are one of the thinnest layers of skin on the human body and densely populated with nerve endings, explains Fisher....
At mindbodygreen we’re all about making well-being accessible, and we believe that proper nutrition is essential to whole-body well-being. So, after a year that has us feeling more gratitude for our health than ever before, we’re excited to support a charity that helps ensure mothers and kids everywhere get the benefits of proper nutrition. Many women here in the United States and around the world do not have access to the essential prenatal vitamins and minerals they need, which puts both their own health and the health of their baby at risk....
Now, let me preface this list by saying that any challenge can be met head on with good planning, a positive attitude, a powerful network, perseverance and creativity. However, it’s helpful to know what some of the challenges are, inherent in any job, especially before you consider taking the leap to leave what you’re currently doing to do something new. 2. Driving all over town to teach class: When considering any job, don’t forget to add into the cost to you, which is reflected in the time to drive back and forth....
