June 11, 2020 at 10:38AM Share on: Even if you’ve never formally looked into the four stages of sleep, you probably already know what they feel like: We lie down to go to sleep, start to drift off, maybe have one of those jerky twitches, then fall into light sleep, deeper sleep, and finally, REM sleep, where dreams occur. Each […]

June 11, 2020 at 10:04AM Share on: Vitamin D is one of four essential fat-soluble vitamins that are absorbed into the body through bile acids, aka fluids that help absorb fats and oils. However, because the human body does not produce enough vitamin D on its own, it needs to be consumed through food, sun exposure, and, oftentimes, supplements, since […]

June 10, 2020 at 11:00PM Share on: Despite the plethora of products from Black-owned businesses, these items have routinely been ignored on a larger scale, like at major retailers (online and brick-and-mortar). As we all commit to amplifying Black creatives, Aurora James (founder of Brother Vellies, a luxury accessories line handcrafted from global artisans) posed an initiative on Instagram: What […]

June 10, 2020 at 10:33PM There are plenty of nutrient-rich dark, leafy greens to choose from. Some people appreciate the peppery flavor of arugula, while others prefer the bitter notes of collard greens and Swiss chard. But when it comes to two of the most popular greens—kale and spinach—is one healthier than the other? Or is it just a matter […]

June 10, 2020 at 08:07PM Share on: Arguments happen, and that’s OK. But when they do arise, particularly between couples, it’s important to have a tool belt of approaches and tactics to ensure the argument is productive—not destructive. And according to new research by the University of Amsterdam, one way to help do that may be as simple as holding […]

June 10, 2020 at 01:05PM Share on: Immunity is everything. COVID-19 has caused you to become more aware of your own immune function, but immunity is so much more than just staying healthy during a pandemic. Like the nervous system and the microbiome, immunity connects inside to outside. It’s a translator in search of balance. It’s also a system of […]

June 10, 2020 at 12:09PM Share on: Radical acceptance means noticing how life is imminently unfolding without resistance, even if we don’t like or condone the way things are in any given moment. Applying this principle during a pandemic can be particularly difficult. How can we start to accept our situation—and ourselves—during this challenging time filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and […]

June 10, 2020 at 10:34AM Share on: Name just about any important function in the body—the regulation of blood sugar, blood pressure, and nerve and muscle function, stress management, energy production, even the actual creation of protein, bone, and DNA—and magnesium plays a role.* Magnesium supplements also seem to help soothe menstrual cramps and sore muscles, treat migraines, promote calmness, […]

June 10, 2020 at 10:04AM Share on: No one likes a bad mood, but what’s extra frustrating is trying to figure out where it came from. There’s a lot happening these days that could make you feel upset, scared, and hopeless, so it’s normal to have days when you feel low but don’t necessarily know the cause. “Generally, life moves […]

June 10, 2020 at 10:01AM Share on: The fight to end systemic racism is by no means an easy feat. It requires emotional labor, constant education, and untangling implicit biases—all of which takes consistency. Which is why keeping our minds primed and sharp is essential to keeping our collective foot on the gas. Meditation teacher and mbg class instructor Light […]