So here, allow me to present to you my 11 stepping stones toward your truest and greatest self. I hope it’s a helpful reminder of what you already know. Love is the most powerful energy in existence. Blast yourself with it to full advantage! Beam upon yourself as though you were your own dream lover, ideal mother, precious child, and verrrry best friend. Direct your adoration, light, warmth, healing energy, and nurturing inward, toward Y-O-U....
In fact, evidence from Ancient Egypt tells us that aromatic oils were likely being used before 4500 B.C. The ancient Egyptians are renowned for their knowledge of cosmetics and fragrant ointments—with their most famous herbal preparation being “Kyphi,” which was a multipurpose spiritual blend of 16 ingredients. Now, while we can’t promise these body lotions are crafted with 16 different fragrance notes, we can tell you that they smell divine and will keep your skin hydrated and soft, sans harmful additives....
Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most studied and recommended fats across all types of dietary preferences. It doesn’t matter if you’re vegan, vegetarian, keto, or following a Mediterranean or plant-based diet, you need omega-3 fatty acids to feel your best. The term encompasses three different fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Each type of omega-3 fatty acid has its own benefit, but as a whole, they work together to:* “ALA is unique in that it is an essential fatty acid, meaning the body cannot produce it on its own,” explains Maya Feller, M....
If that doesn’t describe you, your hormones are imbalanced. Don’t despair. You are not alone. Millions of women experience hormonal imbalance. The good news is, you can rebalance your hormones naturally and resolve your symptoms. If you’ve ever tried to sit on a three-legged stool, you know that only when each of the three legs is even and firmly in place can you sit down comfortably and confidently. If one leg is weak or shorter than the others or goes missing, you’ll lose your balance and fall, right?...
While simply hearing of the healing power of miso was enough encouragement for me to give it a spin, reviewing the three secrets of its power will make converts out of us all. The benefits of miso start with its tremendous nutrient profile. Miso is a great source of iron, calcium, potassium, B vitamins and protein. In fact, miso, which is made from fermented soybeans, is high in complete proteins that contain all essential amino acids and should be considered an important source of protein for herbivores and carnivores alike....
Fortunately, there are many all-natural, efficient Ayurvedic home remedies you can use to heal your gut and prevent and mitigate uncomfortable gas. Here are the tips recommend to my own students who have frequent gas and bloating: It’s amazing what a it makes to eat cooked versus raw foods. Doing so allows the stove to “predigest” your food before it reaches your mouth—which means your digestive fire does not have to work as hard to process and convert your food into nourishment for your body....
And this means that in some cases, people are completely relearning how to work with and care for their hair. So if this sounds like your situation, or you’ve recently begun caring for someone with 4B hair, keep reading for best practices and even a few product tips to help get you started on your natural hair journey. 4B is one of many hair types created by celebrity hairstylist Andre Walker....
