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Suffice it to say, all of these components have been shown to provide a wide array of benefits for skin care and beyond: Some research has found that aloin4, a compound found in the aloe plant, has anti-inflammatory properties that aid in the skin-healing process. Aloe is also chock-full of antioxidants, and one antioxidant protein, in particular, called metallothionein, has been found to have a protective effect on skin1 that’s been exposed to and damaged by UV rays....

Viruses “do their damage by invading human cells, taking over the machinery, and replicating themselves like mad,” says Heather Moday, M.D., an allergist and immunologist who is board-certified in integrative and holistic medicine. There are no targeted medical treatments for viruses—antiviral medications may lessen the severity of symptoms, but they don’t stop the virus directly. Many antiviral herbs have been studied, primarily in vitro, but it’s important to know that human research is very limited, and more is needed before making definitive statements about the effects of natural antivirals....

Keep reading to find our picks for the best yoga apps, so you can simply grab your mat, pick your class, and achieve all the health benefits of yoga—regardless of your location. The length of classes is also a consideration: If you prefer diving deep into longer flows, an app with plenty of longer format options will be best for you. If squeezing in a quick workout between other commitments is more your speed, an app with 10- to 20-minute flows will be better....

Some of these signs might appear obvious, but many very intelligent people miss them. If you’re ready to create a long-term relationship or find yourself stuck in one that’s not progressing the way you want it to, these nine warning signs can help you make a better prediction about your future with the other person. And hopefully save you a ton of valuable time in the process. An example of this is that person who makes you feel so wanted, alive and beautiful but can then go days (or even weeks) without even texting you....

Albeit necessary, condoms are a single-use product, which contributes to waste. That said, there are ways to be more thoughtful about the condoms you purchase. Some people assume condoms are just automatically vegan, but that’s not always the case. Most condoms are made from latex, which is a plant-based product. However, some latex condoms are made smooth by resting in a bath of casein (a milk byproduct), which makes them non-vegan, integrative gynecologist Shawn Tassone, M....

Merris has celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the intestines. When people with celiac disease eat any food containing gluten, their immune system attacks the villi, tiny structures in the intestines. The result: diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and absolute misery. Merris wanted a better solution. And when she saw me on TV one day talking about treating inflammation with food, she decided to give me a chance. After she’d followed my protocol for only four days, Merris’s severe diarrhea completely stopped....

That doesn’t sound like a lot, but gather 1,000 people with vaginas in a room, and eight to 20 of them will have taken needle-to-netherbits. Here’s everything you need to know about the process, risks, and benefits of vaginal piercings. “Genital piercing” is the most commonly used industry term, and for people with vaginas, “vulva piercing” would be the most accurate description. The vulva is the external part of the genitalia, including the external clitoris, inner and outer labia, the vaginal opening, and the mons pubis—these are the areas where you can get a “vagina piercing....