I adopted a plant-based diet that eliminated all gluten, dairy, processed foods, alcohol, and caffeine—and it helped tremendously in my personal healing process. My energy soared, my immune function improved, and my thyroid and digestive health began to regulate. I’ve written about my brain-fog-busting tonic for helping fight fatigue and promote energy and focus, and now, I want to share another one of my go-to mixtures for when I need a little more calm and balance (and anti-inflammatory properties)—my turmeric and shilajit tonic....

As such, we can arrive at a definition of a toxic family, too: A toxic family is one wherein family members regularly display actions that hurt or otherwise negatively affect each other. Neo adds that it’s important to distinguish being toxic from acting toxic, noting that “the first is when it’s ingrained in our personality, and we actively enjoy hurting others; the second corresponds to aspects of our behaviors.” In any case, being around toxic people—particularly within your home and/or family—can be detrimental to someone’s mental health....

But hold on: Is this spooky-sounding facial actually worth the hype? We tapped experts for everything (and we mean everything!) you need to know. A little background info on PRP procedures: A professional will draw a vial of your own blood, put in a machine called a centrifuge, and spin it to separate the platelets from the rest of the blood cells (white and red). These platelets are considered “liquid gold” in the cosmetic dermatology field, board-certified nurse practitioner and aesthetic specialist Vanessa Coppola, FNP-BC, owner of Bare Aesthetic Medical Spa, tells mbg....

Venus flytraps are known for capturing insects and bugs. They do best when grown outside, although it is possible to grow indoors if you can create the right conditions. You can purchase Venus flytraps from most nurseries, garden centers, and online plant shops. “Once captured, the plant releases an enzymatic substance that breaks down the trapped prey into nutrients the plant can utilize,” says Bloomscape’s gardening expert Lindsay Pangborn. “If nothing is detected in the trap, it will typically open back up after a day....

Water is a mainstay in many beauty products (check out your vanity; you’ll see it listed as the first ingredient for most), so why would there be such a strong push to leave it out? Well, that comes down to sustainability, shelf life, and efficacy. Here, everything you need to know about waterless beauty. As the beauty space starts to move toward greener, more sustainable options, from the packaging used to better-for-the-environment ingredients, one area we’ll start to hear more about is water consumption....

Moreover, humans are some of the few mammals who can’t make our own vitamin C, so it’s critical to get enough through diet (and supplements can help, too) every day. Here, learn about the science-backed benefits of this powerhouse nutrient. Vitamin C also helps neutrophils2, another type of white blood cell, “eat” and destroy bad microbes.* All in all, these are quite amazing (and specific) actions for our immune response. The antioxidative properties of vitamin C protect the immune system, too....

Not only are sex dreams totally normal, but they can also carry valuable information, according to dream interpreter Lauri Loewenberg. Here, we’re rolling through the types of sex dreams people often have, what they could mean, and how to stop having them (only if you want to, of course). In the case of sex dreams, she explains, “The main thing to keep in mind when trying to figure out your sex dream is they’re rarely about a physical union you want but more about a psychological union....