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While the question is a loaded one, it’s also one of my favorite questions to answer. In fact, it’s the reason I became a doctor in the first place—it opens the door for me to make a real and lasting impact on a patient’s health. There are a variety of approaches for evaluation and management of gut health that can be taken depending on the particular person and their situation. L-glutamine supplements are becoming more popular by the day....

With hair trends feeling very lived-in lately, this sort of approach is more resonant than ever. While immaculate blowouts and sleek strands will always be around, embracing what feels natural certainly is a welcome alternative. He’s now a partner at the New York salon Marie Robinson, and his past credits include stints at Sally Hersberger and as the lead stylist for Serge Normant. When I called him up for this interview, he was at the salon, ducking away into a quiet space so we could properly chat....

Grof, who is still considered a thought leader in spiritual psychology, has since taught this method of breathwork to hundreds of facilitators (a list of practitioners who are Grof-certified to teach the method can be found here), and it’s now a popular technique for safely exploring the subconscious. As alluded to earlier, it requires participants to get really comfortable: The technique is typically performed lying down with the eyes covered. Music plays the entire time, and while facilitators are present, they don’t speak much and instead let the music guide the experience....

As a result, we reinforce a behavioral pattern in our brains that says, “You need to eat this to help you feel better.” When we do this, it reduces or blunts the stress activation system, which does actually make us feel better in the moment. In other words, we use yummy, addictive foods to self-regulate our stress-activation system, which involves the adrenal glands and the stress hormone cortisol. And that’s just the beginning of the story....

Today, I wake up and my life just feels right. It was a process, and a journey to get from there to here, but the crucial factors in precipitating this shift were having the realization that I didn’t know who I was, and making the commitment to find out. Trying to please people might land you with vague acceptance from others, but it’s only the deep and vulnerable truth of you that can provoke deep, genuine attachment and love....

According to a recent New York Times investigation, research shows2 that burning a candle at home is unlikely to emit enough particulate matter to harm health. However, Adler points out that indoor air pollution is always more of a concern during the winter months, “when we tend to keep our windows closed throughout the day.” So if you notice that you have an irritated, itchy throat, watery eyes, or headache after lighting up a scented candle, it’s a sign to blow it out and switch to an unscented option....

It seems like it should be pretty clear-cut, no? Well, like most things in health, beauty, and wellness—there’s actually some nuance. Here, we break down what you need to know. The protein is naturally found in many areas of the body, including the skin, muscles, joints, bones, and gut. In fact, there are at least 28 kinds of collagen1 that we know of that exist in vertebrates, which includes us—however, collagen types I through III are the most common....