This diamond-shaped group of internal muscles work together to support our pelvic organs, including the vagina, uterus, bladder, and bowels. If the pelvic floor muscles are weak, these organs can literally fall out of place, known as prolapse. Weak pelvic floor muscles are also associated with urinary and bowel incontinence (for instance, leaking every time you sneeze), lower back and pelvic floor pain, discomfort during penetrative sex for vulva owners, and constipation....

As you breathe in, imagine the grounded and nourishing energy of the earth, mountains, trees, plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs coming up into your body. As you hold your breath, visualize the breath spiraling up the center of your body (through the seven chakras) and pulling any energy or thought that does not serve you. Then as you exhale over 8 seconds, imagine that excess energy releasing out of the mouth, and visualize light pouring through the top of your head back down to your feet and the earth below you....

Neuroscientist and author of The Source Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., certainly agrees: As she explains on the mindbodygreen podcast, small habits can alter your brain chemistry, and it starts first thing in the morning. To come, three ways to feed your brain every morning for a happier, healthier you—in 2023 and beyond: Essentially, she says, start the day with gratitude: Remind yourself how much you love little or even larger aspects of your life....

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....

We all have more than a few specific Spirit Guides assisting us on our journey through life, and one main, full-time Spirit Guide. We usually call this our “Guardian Angel,” though it’s actually a Spirit Guide and the two are not the same thing. “Angels” are a different phyla from “spirits.” Spirits have the capacity to incarnate into human form, and angels do not, plus angels are at a much higher energetic frequency than spirits....

Despite this, they were talking about ending their relationship. They couldn’t describe what was wrong, but both felt the relationship was empty. I followed the usual process: We looked for places of trouble, which were few, and explored the good parts of their relationship, which were many. However, it was as if a spark between them was never lit. In the end, they felt it was best to part amicably, which they did....

Full disclosure: We still believe in a balanced diet around here and that health begins on one’s plate. But it seems exercise is way more important than we thought. “Exercise affects every single system of the body. It’s not just your muscles and your cardiovascular system,” Marx de Salcedo declares on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. Her book includes a great deal of data and research on how exercise benefits various bodily functions....