Methylation is a vital biochemical process that happens in every one of our cells, many billion times each day. It plays an essential role in detoxification, cardiovascular and neurological health, energy production, protein balance, longevity, and more. While it’s important for all of us to support our methylation cycles for whole-body health and well-being, individuals…
“Beauty is not frivolous: It is a vital part of well-being. So when you look at yourself and you look good, you feel better,” says Ava Shamban, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of the medspa SkinFive. Shamban is known for her all-natural-looking work—not to mention her appreciation for addressing holistic lifestyle factors that influence skin…
A little “bestie time” goes a long way. All it takes is some laughter, conversation, and creativity, and we’re born anew, and nothing delivers that quality time like a girls’ night in. If getting cozy and relaxing with your gal pals sounds like exactly what you need, then you’re in for a treat because we’ve…
March 27, 2022 — 12:02 PM Love can be sweet, passionate, and fulfilling—but it can also be stressful, triggering, and in some cases, heartbreaking. When things in the romance department aren’t going our way, it’s not uncommon to experience what’s sometimes referred to as “lovesickness,” but it can be worked through. Here’s what lovesickness is…
Oops! You did it again. You fell in love without expecting to, and now you’re a ball of confusion wrapped in a layer of euphoria. I mean, seriously, how can you be going about your business one day and the next Cupid’s arrow whacks you right in the heart? You didn’t see that coming. Maybe…
It can be challenging to put your feelings into words, especially emotionally complex feelings. And if you can’t accurately or comfortably describe them, how are you supposed to manage your feelings? Understanding your emotions, their triggers, how they affect you, and how to manage them healthily and effectively are behaviors everyone should strive to improve.…
Are you looking for a poem for a good friend of yours? Maybe you combed through stacks of greeting cards with pithy friendship sentiments, but you’ve yet to find a poem that does your grateful heart justice. Next, you sit with a blank page, ready to put your own thoughts into words. But the words…
So you’ve been dating a guy for a while now, and you’re ready to take things to the next level. What do you mean, Adam? Like, going for drinks and dinner? Watching The Notebook? Sending out a holiday postcard of you wearing matching onesies? Close. I’m talking about DTR: Defining The Relationship. But how do…
I was in the back seat of a yellow taxi gripping my mother’s hand like a 5-year-old, scared and hoping her mommy would make it all right. But in fact I was 28 years old, still scared and hoping my mommy would make it all right. We were coming home from UCSF hospital, and I was in…
In with the new… As the “boomers” reach retirement age and decide to call it a career, Gen Z enters the workforce in great numbers. At first glance, this is neither a surprise nor something that would call for special preparation. After all, this transition has occurred since the days of our ancestors, when the…
