Not only do we have a new moon this Saturday, December 4 (at 2:42 a.m. EST), but it also comes with a solar eclipse. New moons are always potent times for new beginnings, and with the addition of this eclipse, there’s one zodiac sign, in particular, that’s going to feel the effects most. Here’s what…
As we’ve discussed before: How much vitamin D you actually need relies on a variety of individual factors. Essentially? It’s personal. The most personal element of them all, perhaps, is your DNA—everyone has a unique genetic code, after all. But as integrative gastroenterologist Marvin Singh, M.D., tells us on the mindbodygreen podcast, you can actually…
Finding a collagen supplement that works for your needs is no small feat. Just consider how much thought and how many variables go into finding an optimal formula: What’s the sourcing? What are the excipients, if any? How much collagen is actually in each serving? Does the formula contain any additional actives to support the…
December 2, 2021 — 8:00 AM How do you know the holidays are here? For us, the oven is usually aglow, as warm aromas of our favorite seasonal recipes spread through the house. This time of year, few things are more enjoyable than getting in the kitchen and whipping up some sweet treats for everyone…
December 2, 2021 — 8:00 AM Holiday bliss and holiday stress—sometimes there’s a fine line between the two. As much joy as the holidays can bring, they can also come with a side of chaos. With family in town, festivities, and to-do lists galore, wellness routines are often pushed aside in favor of gift exchanges…
December 2, 2021 — 3:23 AM Plenty of nutrient-dense fruits and veggies earn the skin-supporting stamp of approval, but if board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., had to pick a favorite? She fixes on pomegranate: “Pomegranate seeds are an absolute superfood for the skin,”* she says over TikTok. You may greet the word “superfood” with an…
December 2, 2021 — 2:31 AM Iron is one of the most important nutrients, affecting a number of functions in the body. Just ask integrative family physician Madiha Saeed, M.D.: “It supports your energy levels; it helps your cognitive function and supports development and growth overall,” she says on the mindbodygreen podcast. “It supports the immune…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 2, 2021 — 1:02 AM If you’re coming up on a one-year anniversary, congratulations! And what better way to celebrate your first year of marriage with your spouse (or…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 2, 2021 — 0:28 AM Our brains are complicated and multifaceted organs, to put it mildly. Aside from neurons, cells, blood vessels, and water, brain waves help compose the…
When it comes to fats, we know there’s healthy fats and the less healthy fats—most particularly saturated fats. In fact, saturated fats are often listed among foods to avoid to help manage heart disease risk. Given the prevalence of heart disease in the United States (over 600,000 people die each year from it), it makes…
