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In the book of Exodus (28:17-20), it’s written that 12 gemstones were fixed on the prophet Aaron’s breastplate. “There were 12 stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the 12 tribes,” the Bible reads. Birthstones also have roots in Western astrology, and even Ayurveda, founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy Ashley Leavy previously explained to mbg....

If you want to get into the nitty-gritty details, here’s some of the recent research: Here are a few insights from the research: That’s not a good thing—it means our culture has an even longer way to go before an attitude of sexual acceptance and celebration truly becomes the norm. Some research shows people view women who’ve slept with a ton of people as less confident than they do women who’ve slept with fewer partners....

I went back to the teacher, and the studio, a week later, and within 3 months I was practicing every day, yes, still in my baller shorts and mega Ts. I was “getting better” – hard not to when you start unable to touch your toes and barely able to hold a plank – but I was not soaring. In fact, it was not until I understood what bandhas were that my practice really evolved, on the inside and on the outside....

For firmness, you’ll want to enhance your natural collagen production, which you can do with collagen peptide supplements. The research 1shows that these collagen peptides are able to support skin elasticity and dermal collagen density1.* How? Well hydrolyzed collagen peptides have been shown to help promote your body’s natural production of collagen2 and other molecules that make up the skin, like elastin and fibrillin.* Additionally, you’ll want to make sure you’re ingesting vitamin C and E, as they are vital parts of the collagen synthesis process....

It’s amazing just how powerful our bodies are. Even though colostrum is produced in small amounts, it is extremely high in important nutrients making it easy for newborns to digest. Everything in colostrum helps the baby thrive in their first few days of life. No wonder it’s often referred to as nature’s “first food.” Even though it may be a seemingly new concept for us today, adults have used bovine colostrum for thousands of years, particularly in the field of ayurvedic medicine....

The Healthy Home report contained a lot of advice that you’ve heard before in mbg headlines: Kick your shoes off at the door, add plants to your space, be mindful of your humidity levels, etc. But its warning on candles gave us pause: “If you use candles or incense, you are creating small combustion sources inside your home,” the report reads. “The evidence is clear—in homes with candles or incense burning, there is a sharp increase in airborne particles, sometimes reaching levels that are higher than what is typically measured outside in US cities....

In addition to being a potential carrier of the virus, these castaways could pose a threat to wildlife and natural ecosystems. “Like other plastic pollution, littering these items creates environmental and health hazards,” Beth Porter, a waste expert and author of Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System, tells mbg. So, we know that used PPE doesn’t belong on the ground—but where does it belong? Here are a few ways to dispose of it safely and sustainably....