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BY JUDITH HANSON LASATER BREATHING is a unique autonomic function. The process of continues, day and night, even when you’re not paying attention to it. On the other hand, you can also control your breath when you choose to: You can hold it when you concentrate or go underwater or try to stop your hiccups. … Read more
BY NATASHA RIZOPOULOS BY ANN SWANSON STEP BY STEP A Face the long side of your mat. Stretch your arms out to your sides, with your feet parallel to each other and positioned under your wrists. B Externally rotate your right thigh at the hip socket and pivot on the right heel so that your … Read more
BY MARGARET WOLFF “Today, doctors understand the brain’s ability to reorganize and rewire itself to compensate for traumatic brain injury. … But at the time of my accident, I’m told that my brain damage is permanent.” AS I PULL OUT OF the parking garage in Los Angeles, I’m looking forward to the drive home to … Read more
BY SAHARA ROSE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES LONELINESS on occasion. Unfortunately, many of us feel it most intensely during the holidays, regardless of whether we are surrounded by friends and family, in a relationship, or alone. You typically become lonely when you feel disconnected not only from the world around you, but from yourself. It is a … Read more
BY WYLD YOUNG PRACTICING TRUE SELF-CARE—nurturing your mind, body, and spirit—is more essential than ever, says Vivianne Garcia-Tunon of The Well at The Mayflower Inn, a holistic and integrative spa and wellness destination in Washington, Connecticut. The resort specializes in restorative treatments that draw on Eastern as well as Western healing traditions. To elevate your … Read more
BY RINA DESHPANDE WHEN I BEGAN my career as an educator in New York, I woke up early to plan lessons. Then I spent the day setting up materials, teaching a full classroom of students, meeting with families, and attending staff meetings. After an already long day, I went to evening graduate school classes, then … Read more
BY KYLE HOUSEWORTH 1 DERMA-E Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Gel Booster Hylauronic acid quenches while alkaline water naturally balances your skin’s pH and protects its moisture barrier. $22, dermae.com 2 MAD HIPPIE Triple C Night Cream Adaptogens abound to counteract dryness and wrinkles. A little of this cream goes a long way, but don’t worry—the tiny … Read more
BY TASHA EICHENSEHER MAY I BE GROUNDED. MAY I BE CURIOUS. This was my daily mantra from last November through February. Every morning I’d step outside in my bare feet, feel the earth under my toes—even in the snow—and repeat those words internally. Then most days I’d go inside and make myself a matcha, enjoying … Read more
AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE ANDERSON WITMER NATUROPATHY Stress is a common underlying factor in chronic indigestion. That’s because feeling frazzled can decrease stomach acid and suppress digestion. The solution: Naturopathic tricks that curb tension—and your tummy troubles. Add a supplement: With every meal, take digestive enzymes containing HCl (hydrochloric acid), a naturally occurring compound that … Read more
BY BETTER NUTRITION EDITORS Anxiety, Mood, & Stress Boiron StressCalm Meltaway Tablets This blend of plant-based active ingredients helps reduce nervous tension, calming both mind and body. As a non-sedative homeopathic medicine, StressCalm helps you stay focused without affecting your alertness. Life Extension Optimized Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has a long history of use for promoting … Read more