Chamomile, valerian, lemon balm—certain well-known plants have become synonymous with bedtime. But even those with cabinets stocked with popular nighttime teas and tinctures may be missing out on one sleep-inducing fruit: jujube. The research on how jujube enhances sleep. Jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba), also known as the jujube date or red date, has been used in…
Whether you’re a writer, a painter, a gardener, a builder, or someone who loves cooking, creativity is an ember that lives within us, just waiting to ignite. For some, this ember is familiar and tended to often. For others, the ember rarely gets stoked. Navigating daily life within a complicated web of societal dos and…
Sixty-six percent of Americans don’t believe they can make a big impact in the world. That figure is according to Points of Light’s research on civic engagement. But what if I told you there are actually many ways to drive change? Today’s political climate can feel divided or even stagnant, but the truth is, you…
If you wish to live your best life, you must find ways to build your mental strength, which is essential to helping you live a good life. Just as you work out to stay fit and develop your physical muscles, you have to also pay attention to your mental health by employing cognitive tools and…
Aside from eating the right food, leading a healthy lifestyle, and working out, good breathing is essential in achieving good health. However, many people spend their entire lives coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and other related health conditions simply because they don’t know how to breathe correctly. How Do You Breathe? For most people,…
As a society, we are quick to attribute skills and success to natural talent or opportunities given to us. For example, we might say that a successful athlete was “born with a gift” or that a wealthy businessperson “came from a family of privilege.” While there is no denying that some people do have advantages…
Yet another lunar cycle is nearly complete, with a new moon on the horizon this Tuesday. As we all collectively ride the watery waves of Cancer season, here’s what to know about the astrology behind this new moon, plus how to work with it. What to know for this new moon June’s new moon in…
You’ve heard it before: Too much sitting can add up. When we spend hours seated looking at our devices, our backs can start to curve and our shoulders hunch forward, putting more pressure on the spine. Our muscles stiffen and tense, leaving us more prone to pro-inflammatory processes and muscle or joint issues. Recent research suggests that staying seated…
My childhood smells of a medicated lip balm—musky, slightly honeyed, with a hint of camphor not unlike a Vick’s VapoRub. I’ve been a lip picker since, well, forever, so the sunny-yellow tin (you know the one) is practically the emblem of my upbringing. In other words: I’m no stranger to lip balm. And now, because…
It’s no secret that getting abs is one of the most sought after goals in the gym. And while this is largely based on the body aesthetic we as a society have glorified over the years, there is merit to training and strengthening the abdominals (an important muscle group in your core) for a healthy,…
