First things first, the best way to prevent illness is to be proactive. Whether this is the first time you’re hearing about the CDC’s recommended protocol for prevention of illness or you’ve almost memorized it, repetition is the mother of all skill, so let’s talk about the basics for a minute: Acupuncture is an effective alternative medicine that boasts a 5,000-year history treating a variety of disease conditions and has recently shown to have an effect on physiological activities, specifically immune function....

Here, we’ll break down how oregano oil is made, its health benefits and side effects, and how to incorporate it into your day. Oregano essential oil, which is made by steaming and distilling dried oregano leaves, is meant to be diffused or mixed with a carrier oil and applied topically. But it should not be eaten on its own. Essential oils are very potent, and ingesting them in an unencapsulated form can damage the intestinal lining....

Here’s what you need to know about glutathione, what it does for your health, and how to make sure you’re getting what you need. Left unchecked, free radicals and oxidative stress contribute to a variety of health concerns, as well as the aging process4. You’ll find glutathione in every tissue and fluid throughout the body; it’s that important. Also unsurprising given its role in detoxification: The highest concentrations of glutathione in the body are found in the liver and kidneys....

For example, black-colored poop (also called melena) can indicate an issue in your upper digestive system. While the color change could be caused by certain dark-colored foods, it may also signal a more serious issue, like bleeding in the stomach, small intestine, or right side of the colon. If the blood appears to be bright red or maroon (called hematochezia1), it is more likely caused by an issue in the colon....

But for those of us in relationships, secret-keeping can have serious and damaging negative consequences. That said, even the smallest of secrets can affect relationships. Slepian, Halevy, and Galinsky’s study found carrying secrets is correlated with a negative sense of well-being, and that can affect the way partners interact with each other. The most significant secrets that affect couples are infidelity, financial problems, and substance abuse—and research suggests this type of secret-keeping is common and destructive....

While “nesting” at home is all the rage, too much of any good thing can become bad. Today, as I find myself growing lazier by the second as my impulse to stay in as the weather gets chilly and it starts to get dark earlier. The goal of a well-balanced home is to add a little motivation & focus where you need it, rather than turn your home into a circus....

Manifesting isn’t woo-woo; it is a process that can be taught. Tools like affirmations, mantras, visualization, and guided meditations will help you focus your energy on manifestation, but ultimately it’s up to you to take inspired action. Yes, you must take action steps in order to manifest your goals! We are all limited in our power when we think and act from the ego. Small thinking creates small results. But when we expand our goals to reach beyond ourselves and benefit the collective, we expand the field in which we are creating, and we can also greatly expand our results....