“While the third house, which lies across from the ninth on the zodiacal wheel, is all about knowledge and information, this one is about wisdom, intuition, and the big picture,” the twins explain, adding this house also reveals how we “take risks and venture to various parts of the world, our minds, and our beings.” According to astrologer Molly Pennington, Ph.D., the ninth house is also sometimes called the “House of God” in traditional, Hellenistic astrology, because of its relation to beliefs, faith, and philosophy....

That love for hands-on intimacy is exactly what the physical touch love language is all about. Kissing, hugging, holding hands, and sex are all ways of showing love through the physical touch love language. Most specifically, having touch as a love language means that small physical gestures—such as having a partner put their arm around you in public or snuggle up close to you on the couch while watching TV together—matter a lot more to you than things like gifts or saying “I love you....

All through my childhood years, the night was a scary time for me. Not because I was afraid of the dark but because I struggled to fall asleep. At times, my distended painful tummy kept me awake. Other times, it was just a general unease. As I moved into my late teen years, things changed a little. Falling asleep became easier, but the slightest noise or light would make my melatonin give up on me....

For this review, researchers based primarily in Asia and the UK combed through existing research to make a more definitive statement about the impact of antioxidants on the gut microbiome. Antioxidants, the authors write, essentially “scavenge free radicals” in the body. If we have too many free radicals and not enough antioxidants, it leads to oxidative stress—a condition that is detrimental to our skin, cognition, and—you guessed it—our gut. “Many studies report that prolonged exposure to reactive oxygen species (ROS) can result in microbial dysbiosis2,” the study reads, and this dysbiosis (essentially, an imbalance between good bacteria and bad bacteria) can contribute to a whole host of GI issues, as well as chronic fatigue, inflammation, food intolerances, and even diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity....

Below, find the good, the bad, and the downright delicious from my time testing out the company’s nutrition-focused recipes. While intentionally designed as a meal delivery service for people with weight loss goals, Trifecta is equally beneficial for anyone looking to improve their eating habits with nutritionally balanced meals. Plus, it cuts down on time spent meal planning, shopping, and prepping. Trifecta also has a free app to manage your subscription and deliveries, plus log and track your meals, calories, workouts, and progress....

As licensed psychotherapist Babita Spinelli previously explained to mbg, the mirroring nature of twin flames forces the two to identify all of their insecurities and fears, but it also helps shed light on the areas in which they can grow. When both people are ready for this kind of deep vulnerability and intimacy, these relationships can be incredibly profound and enriching. But make no mistake: They’re also challenging and, according to Spinelli, can quickly become toxic when one or both parties aren’t ready....

When taken regularly, a vitamin D supplement can help ensure you’re getting enough of the key vitamin so your body can function at its best.* Here’s a breakdown of what to know about vitamin D supplements, the effects of vitamin D in the body, and how to make sure your routine is working for you. And while you can certainly try to add more fatty fish to your diet (which provides some vitamin D) and spend more uninterrupted time in the sun, taking a vitamin D supplement is almost always necessary to get optimal amounts D (i....