That’s not the case for all trends on TikTok, to say the least. As of late, facial exercises have been popping up on FYPs everywhere, with users claiming to lose facial fat or create a more lifted frame from doing these exercises alone—but is it true? Here’s what experts say. Think of it like you would full-body workouts: Not every type of workout will glean the same result, nor will it work for every frame....
But according to experts, cycle tracking is actually one simple and effective way for the two of you to be more intimately connected and understanding. Here’s why. According to licensed sex therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST, if you don’t already talk to your partner about your cycle, you might want to start. “Knowing your own cycle, and then to be able to share that with your partner, is so beneficial for a lot of different reasons,” she says....
I get patients like Thom more often these days. They’re overworked, underslept, sometimes feeling spiritually empty, and oftentimes wanting to discuss tapering off pharmaceutical drugs (like Xanax or Prozac) their conventional doctors prescribed, seaking a more holistic, natural regimen to alleviate depression or anxiety (of course, never go off prescription medicine without a doctor’s guidance). Newer studies1 show your microbiome can also influence other emotions like anxiety, which I see far more often among patients like Thom these days....
Earth also carries a more yin energy, along with water, while fire and air are yang. As astrologers the AstroTwins previously told mbg, this makes earth energy more feminine in nature. “Earth signs can get cast as uptight or slow, but that’s not necessarily true,” they said, adding that earth signs prefer having a solid foundation and are the steadiest and most grounded group of signs. Because of their propensity for all things sensual, earth signs are also known to be fans of nice material things....
As he explains, this type isn’t one to take themselves too seriously or box themself in with too much structure. Rather, he notes, they have a lighthearted approach that leans toward spontaneity and fun. “They are generally very easy to connect with and fun to be around,” Hackston says, adding they also like to learn by doing. Think Joey from Friends, or Dolly Parton, a famous example of an ESFP. They’re not necessarily the people you’d entrust a really important business project to—but you would include them in your plans whenever you want to ensure a good time is had....
Your gut microbiome influences your digestion, metabolism, and immune function (among other things), and when bad bacteria are given the opportunity to thrive, it can contribute to everything from gastrointestinal upset to obesity to mood disorders. A gut healthy diet can help restore or maintain microbial balance, which can have a major impact on how you feel. If your gut is out of whack—meaning the ratio of good bacteria to bad is off—you’ll feel it....
Let me explain. First of all, there’s chocolate and then there’s “chocolate.” Food manufacturers use the word “chocolate” the same way that magazines plaster the word “SEX” in bold all-caps 92-point font on their covers — because it helps them sell their product. Similarly, companies need only put the word “CHOCOLATE” on their syrup, water, nougat, or breakfast cereal, and consumers are more likely to purchase it. If you’re eating candy, it’s not chocolate....
