One area that’s recently entered the spotlight in this realm: the scalp. While many people equate a healthy scalp to healthy hair, there’s much more to this nuanced topic than meets the eye. It is true that a healthy scalp encourages healthy hair, but that’s not all. The scalp is its own beast to tackle, and it requires much different care than the hair. In fact, you should view your scalp as an extension of the face rather than the base of your strands....

Depending on your needs, there are two main types of meal delivery services: prepared entrées and meal kits. Heat-and-eat options are perfect for those times when you only have a few minutes to spare for your next meal, while a meal kit is a great pick for those who want to feel some semblance of normalcy but don’t have the time to prep (let alone shop for) ingredients. Regardless of your preference, there are plenty of reliable options that make it easy for new parents to scarf down a nutrient-packed meal during nap time....

We could talk about the different kinds of probiotics for hours, so spending time on one particular strain—Bifidobacterium lactis also known as B. lactis—feels almost like a luxury. Why is this strain so significant? Well, it’s a superstar for gut health. For starters, a study from 2015 showed that a fermented milk containing 1B. lactis1 may improve gastrointestinal symptoms and well-being1, and it was suspected that this was true because of changes it created in gut motility and hypersensitivity....

Here, we do dive deep into blue auras—the different shades, what they mean, and how these folks fare in life, love, and more. If the blue in your aura is bright and clear, this is a sign your throat chakra is balanced and flowing. If the blue looks slightly murky, neon, or washed out, it could mean you’re struggling to express yourself and your truth. (For this, Kaiser has a mantra to amplify blue energy: My voice is my vehicle to create harmony and peace in the world, for myself and others....

Scheller is referring to the broad and powerful class of phytochemicals known as flavonoids. In addition to quercetin, the following compounds fall under the citrus bioflavonoid umbrella: They also show up in some specialized vitamin C supplements as bioactives that complement vitamin C and help protect it from oxidation.* “The reason why citrus bioflavonoids pair nicely with vitamin C is because of the synergy that occurs between the two when found in nature—as in when consumed in citrus fruits,” Scheller says....

People get this kind of piercing for a number of reasons, including to enhance appearance and sexual pleasure. But can clit piercings actually improve your sex life, and are they safe? Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering getting a clit piercing. The only external part of the clitoris is the clitoral glans, the small nub at the top of the vulva. In the vast majority of cases, a “clit piercing” is actually on the clitoral hood, the skin partially covering the external clitoris....

But these updated balms play double duty: They simultaneously replenish the skin barrier with healthy lipids (as opposed to those traditional jelly salves, which really just sit atop it to keep precious water locked in). Think of it like slugging 2.0. ** cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm Instead of mineral oil (or beeswax or lanolin, which are common occlusive alternatives), cocokind’s formula features sugar-cane-derived squalane, which is known for maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier....