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The Joys of Imperfection
Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.
What Is Reiki?
This energy-healing technique may help the body heal itself.
How to Do Resonant Breathing
Resonant breathing — also known as coherent breathing — is a simple breathing technique that may help regulate your nervous system. Here’s how to do it.
How to Do Alternate-Nostril Breathing
Learn how to do Nadi Shodhana, a traditional breathing technique that has been practiced for centuries.
What Are the Health Benefits of Castor Oil?
This one-ingredient wonder can help soften skin, reduce joint pain, relieve constipation, and more.
What Are the Chakras?
Discover the body’s seven energy centers. Plus, enhance your well-being with this chakra meditation.
What Is Forest Bathing?
Spending time among trees can offer a surprising range of health benefits.
What Is Healing Touch?
This form of energy healing is becoming increasingly common in healthcare settings to support pain relief. Here’s what we understand about it.
What Is Muscle Testing and How Does It Work?
A guide to understanding the muscle tests used by kinesiology practitioners.
What is EFT and How Does it Work?
Learn how to manage stress and emotional challenges with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping.
What Is Energy Medicine?
Healing modalities that are nonpharmaceutical and noninvasive may sound “soft,” but many of them have been proven by centuries of use.
What Can I Do to Make Perimenopause and Menopause Easier?
It comes down to the basics: regular exercise, good sleep routines, and gut-supporting nutrition.
All Rise: Marcus Samuelsson
The celebrated chef talks about Black food traditions, community kitchens, and the soul of American food.
Understanding the COVID Vaccines
Three functional-medicine doctors answer key questions about the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
One Step At a Time: Blake Mycoskie
The TOMS Shoes and Madefor founder talks about embracing challenges, seeking the next adventure — and enjoying the journey along the way.
Is the Pandemic Fueling Drug Addiction?
Substance use is surging during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked to a therapist and addiction counselor about how we can take care of ourselves and those we love.
The End of Fear
Psychotherapist Richard Schaub shares insights from his groundbreaking work on how we can acknowledge our vulnerability, build our courage, and find a path to serenity, even in a scary world.
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Care
Why the ancient healing art of Ayurveda is winning modern fans.
How Does Vitamin C Aid the Immune System?
Learn how this essential nutrient boosts immunity.
How Much Vitamin C Do I Need Daily?
The recommended intake might be different if you have a chronic illness or are a smoker.
5 Gut Instincts You Shouldn’t Ignore
The quirky urge. A funny tingle. That little voice in your head. These are what gut feelings feel like. But what are they telling you, and should you listen? Here’s how to make the most of your own innate wisdom.