EDITORSPICK Mindbody Why This Doctor Recommends Microdosing Caffeine To His Patients June 07, 2020 at 12:20PM The concept of microdosing is all the rage these days—and for a good reason. Microdosing refers to the practice of taking tiny portions of a substance, usually around 1/10 or 1/20 of a normal dose. The idea is to reap the positive benefits of a substance, without any of the negative. What’s more, everyone’s body […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody What To Know About The Tense Sun–Neptune Standoff Coming This Week June 07, 2020 at 10:39AM A tense astrological moment is coming our way late this week—but it could lead to deeper healing on the other side. This Thursday, June 11, the illuminating Gemini Sun gets lost in Neptune’s thick fog when the two lock into one of their biannual squares. Under this befuddling mashup, it’s hard to see the forest […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody Is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity A Real Thing Or Just A Trend? June 07, 2020 at 10:03AM Celiac disease is a well-established, and widely accepted, form of gluten sensitivity. Health experts and the general population agree that it’s real and that it affects around 1% of the U.S. population. On the other hand, there’s been some heavy debate on whether or not non-celiac gluten sensitivity exists or is just a trendy ailment. While, […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody How To Talk To White Children About Race, From A Psychologist June 07, 2020 at 01:08AM “Do you know who George Floyd is?”, I asked my three, white, upper-class kids (11, 9, 6 years old). My older boys stumbled to find the right words—they didn’t seem to want to say ‘murder’ and scanned their mind to find a replacement but couldn’t. My six-year old said, “he is the black guy who […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody The Medicinal Spirit This Nutritionist Uses In Her Signature Summer Cocktail June 06, 2020 at 10:03PM With summer weekends starting up, the idea of summer cocktails may also be top of mind. And while you’re still social distancing, there are plenty of drinks you can enjoy from afar, like this matcha gimlet from Ali Miller, integrative dietitian and author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet. The star of the cocktail is matcha, a powdered, concentrated green […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody Skin Care Power Couples: 5 Pairs To Look For In Your Supplements June 06, 2020 at 08:42PM When it comes to stellar food pairings, there are some couples that just make sense. Think about it: nut butter and chocolate, avocado and toast, hot sauce and, well, everything. The list goes on. And on the supplement front, there are more than a few pairs that work together quite seamlessly to help you achieve a […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody What To Do When Your Workplace Reopens, But Going Back To Work Still Feels Scary June 06, 2020 at 01:15PM Workplaces are opening around the world—after all, we cannot stay in lockdown forever. But we know the coronavirus lurks within our communities, and anyone could be asymptomatic and therefore a carrier. You’re not wrong to feel unsure or unsafe about going back to work. Here are a few precautions you can take going back to work and […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody A 15-Minute Resistance Band Workout To Strengthen Your Core June 06, 2020 at 11:20AM Resistance bands are a fantastic piece of workout equipment to add to your collection. They’re perfect for home workouts, traveling, or really adding an extra challenge to any of your bodyweight routines. I love adding resistance bands to my workouts because they help me increase intensity, build more muscle, and create definition. Plus, they won’t break the bank or […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody 6 Healthy Weight-Supporting Foods A Nutritionist Recommends To Everyone June 06, 2020 at 10:24AM Healthy weight is not just about the food we eat, it is often reflective of the lifestyle choices we make. Your sleeping patterns, exercise regimens, stress levels, and spiritual practices all contribute to the way your body utilizes energy, which has the potential to either slow down or normalize your metabolism. Digestion also has a […]
EDITORSPICK Mindbody Why This Supplement Is Like Highlighter You Can Eat (You’ll Get A Serious Glow) June 06, 2020 at 02:03AM Highlighters are beloved by both makeup and skin care enthusiasts equally, as they impart that dewy, refreshing sheen on skin. In fact, many are something of a makeup/skin care hybrid: They come with healthy emollients and light-reflecting pigments to make you subtly glow. Essentially: It’s that look you wish you could just wake up with. […]