Rate this post Dear Me, I Am Sorry. It was June, and we were shopping in Macy’s department store, picking up last-minute items for my wedding. I don’t remember what exactly caused me to see red, but I suddenly lashed out at my sister. It was an embarrassing scene, one well outside of my character….
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Rate this post “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” -Brené Brown When I was 15, I worked at a steakhouse down the road from my parents’ house. It was the kind of place that smelled like barbecue sauce and peanut shells and daytime happy hour drinks. I was…
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Rate this post Our editors have researched and tested clean supplements and sleep products for years. These are our favorite magnesium oil sprays with quality ingredients for maximum benefits. Magnesium supports over 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies. You’ve probably heard about taking magnesium supplements for sleep and relaxation — but the mineral is essential…
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Rate this post Substack has grown immensely over the past year — and so has the creativity, expression, thoughtfulness, and learning happening on the platform. It feels like a respite from our ad-filled social media platforms and cluttered inboxes (and if you don’t have the app, might we recommend?!). “Substack has grown immensely over the…
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Rate this post Red light therapy offers noninvasive healing for everything from muscle recovery to mental health. These are the 10 best at-home red light therapy devices, safe, easy to use, and affordable. For many years, red light therapy treatments have been available only at dermatologists’ offices or medical day spas. Today, though, portable red…
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Rate this post “You’re too sensitive” is a statement I’ve heard all my life. Depending on the context, it’s either meant as an insult or offered as well-meaning feedback. Regardless of the intention, I’m always left with the same feelings: Toughen up. Be stronger. Bury your emotions. Be different than who you are. When I was…
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Rate this post If you’re anything like me, you feel a mix of anticipatory excitement and anxiety around the holidays. On the one hand, I love the chance to be festive and celebrate with cherished friends and family. But the idea of a crowded social calendar (and facing literal crowds!) also makes me cringe. I’m…
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Rate this post Every December, as the world slows down and we collectively turn our attention toward gratitude, I find myself thinking about how much power this simple practice truly holds. Not just as a mindset, but as a biological intervention — one that changes the chemistry of our bodies. In my practice as a functional medicine…
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Rate this post Make bath time a better ritual with these natural, organic, and vegan soap bars! These bars use responsibly sourced and naturally occurring ingredients — like organic oils and plant extracts — for the deepest clean. Plus, most come without plastic packaging for a low-waste clean. Use them to wash your hands or…
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Rate this post We all need a good wash now and then — but it doesn’t always have to be from shampoo in a bottle. More and more, brands are releasing plastic-free alternatives that are as eco-friendly as they are effective at giving us shiny and smooth hair. We’ve found these shampoo bars that tackle…
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