But as you can imagine, these games are not so easy to win. The athletes have an idea of what the games will be like, but there is still an element of surprise, as the series of challenges they will face aren’t revealed until right before the competition starts. She returned to the games in 2013, and she has qualified for the CrossFit Games twice as an individual, and is now competing on a team aiming to be back to back CrossFit Games champs....
Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to wash away soap scum and prevent mold without the smelly side effects of harsher products like bleach, which causes ear, throat, and lung irritation1. If you’re looking for an effective DIY cleaner, skip through to the end for some all-time favorites from the mbg vault. So to decide if a product is up to your cleaning standards, you’ll need to check out its ingredient list—if you can find it....
In a recent lecture by renowned researcher and speaker Brené Brown for Oprah’s Super Soul sessions, Brown digs into the fundamentals of trust based on research, identifying seven key components that can be remembered with the acronym “BRAVING.” Here’s what she found. For example, rather than blowing up at someone when they upset you, you could say, “Hey, this has been on my mind, but I know you care about me and wouldn’t mean to hurt my feelings” and approach the conflict from there, from a place of generosity (and trust and understanding)....
Before, these LED light therapy tools were typically kept in dermatologists’ or estheticians’ offices during treatments or facials. Now, just like everything else it seems, they’re hitting the mainstream market for at-home use. But just because you can get your hands on professional-grade light therapy tools doesn’t mean every item for sale is actually up to par. In fact, experts warn that there are many less-than-quality options that have flooded the web, so it’s important to make sure you’re purchasing one that comes recommended....
Here are the 8 best bits of relationship advice we heard from experts in 2022, so our relationships can flourish in the coming new year: “One recommendation I have for couples to nurture their relationship is to do an intention challenge. To do the intention challenge, all you have to do is create a list of 12 things, which can be a mixture of gifts and gestures, to do for your partner once a month....
As for the best time of day to consume the mineral, it largely depends on the type of magnesium you’re taking. There are a handful of forms, or complexes, of magnesium supplements that pair the mineral with different compounds to assist with its delivery. Today, we’re talking through the timing of four of the most popular forms. While you should always follow the timing instructions provided on your particular supplement (or by your doctor), these are good general best practices to keep in mind....
Whether you’re looking for post-workout recovery, mood support, or healthy digestion, turmeric’s potent antioxidant actions and powerful ability to promote a healthy inflammatory response together deliver universal health benefits and bolster holistic well-being.* We’ve scoured the market for the best turmeric supplements available today, so you can take full advantage of this ancient herb’s myriad perks. The only catch? The bioactives in turmeric root have notoriously low bioavailability. “The active and healing component in turmeric, curcumin, can be variable within the spice form....
But after years of brain longevity research, Nakazaki believes there’s one ingredient that stands above the rest. Enter: Citicoline. “This nootropic has impressive efficacy to nourish and promote our brain and executive function. It supports the structure and function of our neurons, neurotransmitter levels, and diverse cognitive metrics spanning brain energy, attention, memory, and cognitive performance,”* Nakazaki explains. Here are just a few of citicoline’s benefits, as demonstrated by clinical studies:* Taking a clinically researched, full-potency dose of citicoline (i....
Going vegetarian or vegan is a pretty common lifestyle choice for humans, at least in some parts of the world. But what about going in the other direction? What about choosing to embrace your inner predator and eschewing plants as food altogether? Choosing that lifestyle would make you one of the growing number of people experimenting with the carnivore diet, a meal plan that, just like it sounds, involves eating only meat....
According to couples’ therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, nowadays couples usually fall into one of two categories: complementary or symmetrical. Here’s what they both mean, plus whether one is more fair than the other. For example, in a traditional heterosexual relationship, the man would be the breadwinner in charge of earning and managing the money, while the woman would be the homemaker in charge of taking care of cooking, cleaning, and child care....
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The keto diet is a popular weight-loss strategy, but the benefits extend far beyond this. Other benefits include thinking more clearly, having more energy throughout the day, and feeling less hungry between meals. The truth is, there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to keto—but rest assured, you’re in the right place. Consider this your ultimate beginner’s guide to this low-carb way of eating. In this way, a keto diet is essentially mimicking what happens to our bodies when we fast....
In fact, for the fifth year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking revealed that the Mediterranean diet continues to be named the best overall diet, concluding that it may offer a host of health benefits, including weight loss, heart and brain health, cancer prevention, and diabetes prevention and control. Here, learn the basics of this tried-and-true diet, the numerous health benefits associated with it, and how to get started today....
But just to back up: Probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms1 that live in and on the human body, mostly in the digestive tract. They offer a wide range of health benefits that support a healthier immune system, digestive system function, and detoxification. Probiotic supplements are becoming increasingly popular as more people include them in their daily routine. After a few weeks of taking the right probiotic, you should start noticing the beneficial effects....
Specifically, researchers found that AR directly disrupts gut barrier function, alters gut microbiota composition, and is linked to an increased susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term for diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are characterized by chronic inflammation and autoimmunity in the gut. Study author Waliul Khan, Ph.D., explained in a news release, “What we have found is striking and alarming, as this common synthetic food dye is a possible dietary trigger for IBD....
Moreover, humans are some of the few mammals who can’t make our own vitamin C, so it’s critical to get enough through diet (and supplements can help, too) every day. Here, learn about the science-backed benefits of this powerhouse nutrient. Vitamin C also helps neutrophils2, another type of white blood cell, “eat” and destroy bad microbes.* All in all, these are quite amazing (and specific) actions for our immune response....
When people wait around for answers, certain questions consistently surface. Here are the most common ones, and how I answer them based on my own experience. As I thought of each one, I was able to empathetically be a part of them, transferring a feeling that everything is “fine.” It was as if a part of my spirit traveled to wherever they were at that moment to pass on an awareness of contentment to their psyche....
The obsession with getting rid of peach fuzz is one highly contradictory topic for this reason (and more that you’ll read about below). So we’re here to answer all of your questions. To follow, you can read all about the benefits, the risks, and some food for thought on dermaplaning. Let’s dive in, shall we? This can be done by a professional or DIY-style, though we’re not huge fans of the latter (more on that in a bit)....
As psychologist and dream expert Rubin Naiman, Ph.D., previously explained to mbg. “Dream interpretation is about decoding the dream. It enlightens us and expands our awareness psychologically, [offering an] expansion of consciousness.” The key, he says, is to feel into the emotions the dream evokes in you, identifying more about the emotional experience as opposed to the literal visuals in the dream. “We need to learn the dream language; we don’t always have to translate it into waking,” Naiman adds....
