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I’m not sure if some people are born with a deeper well of kindness than others, but I do know that as we mature we encounter struggles that can harden us to the world around us—or serve to further our softening. Sometimes, though, I have to consciously choose to treat someone lovingly—especially if I’m not being treated that way in return. So in honor of the good, kind souls out there who do go out of their ways every day to just be nice; here are five reasons to ignore the haters....

I do this because I’ve repeatedly seen what studies show: Intermittent fasting (IF) has been shown to aid in weight loss, lower inflammation, improve gut health, and reduce their risk for cancer and other diseases. If only finding the right plan proved to be easy for everyone! Frustrated by the information overload, he modeled one of his co-workers, who did one 24-hour fast weekly. In other words, this co-worker ate normally six days a week, then completely fasted one day....

As a child, joy can seem limitless. But as we grow older, it’s easy to become jaded. Many of us lose the sense of wonder and awe we once had for the world—particularly the ordinary moments. We become entrenched in work, distracted by technology, and over time, may even lose a sense of self. Not only has it been shown to improve performance in daily tasks2, despite stress, but it may even lower the risk of burnout....

According to Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG), registered herbalist, holistic health practitioner, and founder of Pharmakon Supernatural, milk thistle has been used across Europe since the 13th and 14th centuries to support liver function.* It also has a widespread and archaic history of use in traditional Indian (Ayurveda) and Chinese modalities. From the powerful, targeted support it provides to our hardworking liver to its ability to stimulate the immune system and even promote skin health—milk thistle has a slew of health benefits that can be harnessed to bolster whole-body health....

Making hair masks at home is a simple joy we can get behind (seriously, we love a DIY hair mask around here). Extra-virgin olive oil has plenty of hair-healthy benefits, making it an ideal ingredient to add in or use as a base for your hair treatments. Before we jump in, do make sure your oil is high quality (check out a simple test here if you’re not sure), as you’ll likely not get any of the benefits below if it is not....

We know, we know: If you love a long, spa-grade shower experience, shivering under the spray doesn’t sound too enjoyable. But if you can get up the gumption to turn the faucet to freezing (if only for 60 seconds!) you may wind up with a bunch of beauty benefits. Here’s a running list of reasons to withstand the chill: Shamban concurs: “The circulatory boost also gives an immediate, albeit temporary, improvement in the appearance of pores and skin tone,” she says....

Here, learn everything you’d ever want to know about sweet potatoes—including seven compelling health benefits—that will inspire you to eat this superfood daily. For years, scientists have been debating this very question. Some argued that the Thanksgiving staple originated in North America, while others weren’t so convinced. In 2018, research by a paleobotanist at Indiana University suggested that the sweet potato’s actual continent of origin is Asia—and that this root veggie has been growing for way longer than we thought....