MBG: How did you start practicing Ayurveda and what made you want to learn about it? Do you think a person has to be sick to introduce Ayurveda into their lifestyle? Definitely, no. Ayurveda is useful for everyone because the main objective of Ayurveda is to preserve and maintain health. Those who are healthy will benefit from ayurveda by becoming stronger and having more energy; while those who are sick will be able to bring back their health in a natural way....

Along with these essential nutrients and phytonutrients, you will also (hopefully) find few inactive ingredients (aka excipients) on the list of multi ingredients. In general, the fewer of these, the better! Multivitamins come in a variety of forms—including capsules, softgels, tablets, and even liquids, powders, and gummies. As far as choosing the right form goes, there isn’t necessarily a superior choice (although we do have some thoughts on gummy multivitamins). Beyond personal preference, it really comes down to how comprehensive is the formula, plus potency, bioavailability, and quality of ingredients—no matter what form they take....

Avoid harmful finishes by looking for backpacks that are certified by Oeko-Tex or bluesign—both verifiers of safer textiles. This means that you might want to try on a backpack in person before committing—especially if it’s something you’ll be wearing for an extended period of time like a hiking pack. While sustainable backpacks should be investment pieces, I know that not everyone has hundreds of dollars to shell out for them. That’s why I made sure to include lower-priced options, even if it meant giving up a sustainable perk or two....

Studies have shown running to lower your risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality by up to 45%1 and increase your life expectancy by up to three years. With the right treadmill, you can reap the many benefits of running, no matter the weather or time of day. Below, find our picks for the best treadmills for runners. Plus, hear from a certified personal trainer and a board-certified pedorthist on how to find the right treadmill for your specific running style....

Ahead, therapists break down all five types of intimacy and why we need to foster them all to create a more holistic connection and closeness with your partner. “The best way to describe intimacy is to think of it as a connection,” certified sex therapist Kristie Overstreet, Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, CST, writes at mbg. “If you want to be intimate in some way, you want to connect.” While people associate intimacy in a relationship with sex, that’s truly just one type of intimacy: the physical kind....

Of course, when manufacturers were given the green light to farm and sell hemp CBD, options for hemp CBD gummies exploded. And like any supplement, some of those options are good, and others? Not so great. To help you sort through the options, we narrowed down the list to the seven best hemp CBD gummies. All of these brands source their hemp CBD from high-quality hemp (often organic), limit the use of excipients (or unwanted extras), and provide full transparency into product testing with an easy-to-access certificate of analysis (COA)....

All that considered, the way we wake up is just as important as the hours of sleep we’re getting. Studies have shown that waking up naturally with the sunrise can regulate your circadian rhythm and improve the quality of your sleep1. Unfortunately, this kind of natural wake-up call isn’t always possible, especially if you have blackout curtains or a windowless bedroom (hello, city apartments). Sunrise alarm clocks, otherwise known as wake-up lamps or dawn simulation clocks, help you wake up gradually, with warm, natural light instead of sound....