As it turns out, vitamin D actually supports gum and tooth health and is predicted to help manage gingivitis and gum disease. Seriously, this research might have you exchanging your mints for a quality vitamin D supplement! Gingivitis is the medical term for inflammation of the gums1, and its symptoms include red, swollen, and bleeding gums; sensitive teeth; receding gums; and bad breath. If gingivitis progresses, periodontitis—a severe gum infection that can lead to tooth loss—can develop....

On the Bulletproof Diet, I eat plenty of healthy fats, organic vegetables, grass-fed meats, while avoiding sugar, grains, and processed foods. That said, the Bulletproof lifestyle is all about eating well and feeling satisfied without the cravings. Here’s a glimpse of what I typically eat in a day. Related reads: What To Have In Your Fridge Sunday To Eat Healthy All Week Dave is the creator of the widely popular Bulletproof Coffee, host of the #1 health podcast, Bulletproof Radio, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, THE BULLETPROOF DIET....

Here’s everything you need to know about the four attachment styles, how they’re formed in childhood, and how to develop a secure attachment style. According to attachment theory, first developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth and psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950s, a person’s attachment style is shaped and developed in early childhood in response to their relationships with their earliest caregivers. Essentially, our adult attachment style is thought to mirror the dynamics we had with our caregivers as infants and children....

It was not easy to start. For the first few days, even five minutes of just sitting and breathing was extremely difficult. Jumping into 20 minutes straight was like trying to run a marathon on day one of training, I realized, and so I scaled back. I started with five minutes, and though I still had a tiny LA traffic jam of thoughts crossing through my mind at times, I always felt relaxed and clearer-headed afterward....

Most people enjoy cheating. They revel in their affairs. They have fun. They have intense feelings of belonging and desire, and they have exciting sexual encounters. This doesn’t mean you aren’t sorry for hurting your loved ones. But if you are the type of cheater who doesn’t regret anything except the hurt, don’t pretend that you regret the affair. If you have been caught or disclosed your affair, stop saying “I’m sorry” over and over again—if it’s meaningless....

If it’s starting to feel like your 5 o’clock pour is automated rather than a conscious choice, it could be time to reassess your relationship with alcohol. We sat down with licensed psychotherapist and Monument adviser Laura Diamond to discuss how to think about your relationship with alcohol and potentially take steps to shift your behavior and mindset with the support of the new online platform Monument. To be diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder (AUD), there are certain criteria you need to meet and varying levels of severity and duration that classify your level of misuse....

In my practice as a clinical sexologist, I’m a big proponent of all couples devoting time to post-euphoric aftercare so as to rekindle closeness, regardless of the play they engage in. You may think this is simply “what you do after sex,” but it actually has important implications. “Prioritizing time [for] aftercare provides space to improve emotional intimacy, sharing and validating positive emotions. It really encourages couples to share open communication and express love [and] kindness toward each other either verbally or through affectionate touch,” adds Kristine D’Angelo, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist....

I woke up in the morning after my 30th birthday to a giant goose egg on my forehead and no idea how it got there. I told myself I’d cut back, but when my 31st birthday rolled around, I got absinthe-related amnesia. It wasn’t until a few weeks before my 32nd birthday that I made a commitment that stuck. No more getting drunk. Period. Often, people discuss drinking as an “all or nothing” affair....

Many health care professionals also consider chronic stress a significant risk factor for illnesses such as cancer and heart attacks. One reason is that our body’s physical reactions to prolonged stress may accumulate slowly and go unnoticed in our attempts to adapt to ongoing stress. However, even if it seems we’re building a tolerance to stress, our nervous system is still dealing with an overload, which can seriously affect overall health in the long run....

In Ayurveda, dairy products have been used for millennia as a way to promote health. Yogurt and lassi are natural sources of live probiotic cultures, ghee is the preferred cooking oil, and milk is revered for its ability to promote ojas in the body. There are specific foods and beverages that prevent the formation of ojas, such as cheese, alcohol, and processed foods. Other foods actually promote the formation of ojas, including almonds, honey, rice, and milk....

I’m going to discuss why some of us feel trapped in relationships while others feel abandoned, and how to overcome this very frustrating dance of love. I’m a therapist, so I’ll start where you’d expect: We all have emotional wounds from childhood. These wounds cause us to struggle with intimacy as adults. In almost all cases, individuals who fear abandonment will partner with individuals who fear entrapment. Voila! The push-pull relationship....

Whether it’s a friend, loved one, or colleague who’s going through a difficult time right now, below are some tips and a whole bunch of examples of words of encouragement you can use to help you lift some weight off their shoulders. “In preparation for each session, I see to it that I am in the right mindset and that I am not distracted by the other things around me,” she tells mbg....

Again, it’s important to note that yoga is an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years, possibly to 2700 B.C. In fact, “yoga” is mentioned in the oldest known Indian scripts, the Vedas. Yoga first arrived in America from India through teachers like Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 and Indra Devi in the 1940s, and it has since grown and changed. Most American yoga schools today place most emphasis on just the physical component of the practice rather than other areas that focus on mind, breath, and inner self....

As summer reading season is officially upon us, we are reminded that reading is one of the best ways to pass time. Not only because it benefits our brain but because it’s quintessentially fun. This summer, perhaps more than ever, we have every reason to read our way to wellness, one leisurely page at a time. And this guide, with the latest titles by Penguin Random House and tips for the perfect reading sesh, will get you there: Settle in with this twisty mystery: Nothing kicks off summer reading quite like a riveting murder mystery....

And as anyone with a curl pattern (find your exact curl pattern here) knows, styling products are a near mandatory thing. They help tame frizz, control volume by amplifying it or toning it down, allow for hold, and have so many more wonderful properties. It, of course, takes time, patience, and practice to find your favorite products and cocktail them from there. Luckily, you’ll have a head start with the list below, which has options for waves, curls, kinks, and coils....

The United Nations officially designated March 8 as International Women’s Day (IWD) in 1975, but the holiday actually dates back to 1911, where over a million people took to the streets in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland to celebrate. Here are 15 pieces of advice from the many women we’ve had on the mindbodygreen podcast. No matter where in the world you reside, may March 8 bring you a healthy dose of female energy....

It can be scary to consider the possibility that your marriage is over or to even recognize the signs in the first place, but it is possible to come back to each other, if that’s what you both want. Here are the main signs you’re in an unhappy marriage and what to do about it, according to marriage therapists. RELATED STORY: 8 Ways To Fix Your Relationship When It’s Falling Apart “Reviving an unhappy or unfulfilling marriage starts first and foremost with a desire to have things change,” Caraballo says....

The end of a relationship is a period rife with self-doubt and self-loathing as we try to identify our own culpability, says Jesse Kahn, LCSW, CST, director and sex therapist at The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center in NYC. “Often, people use breakups as evidence that they are unloveable.” This is of course not true—breakups are a normal part of life—but in the midst of grief, many people tend to take the loss personally....

The role-play can be as developed and complex or as simple as you like: You can incorporate costumes, backstories, and music to set the scene, or you can just narrate what you’re doing from a different perspective. The point is just to use your imagination to heighten sexual pleasure, tap into sexual fantasies, and play with creativity and self-expression. Role-play is also a chance to step outside of the everyday rules you usually live your life by....

In the year 2022, it feels like everyone and their stressed-out mother has at least tried CBD. You can now find the plant-derived hemp compound in grocery stores, pharmacies, and even coffee shops, under a variety of brand names. CBDistillery is one of the largest of the bunch, with a reported 2 million+ customers and nearly 60 products in its repertoire. To help take some of the guesswork out of the hemp CBD buying experience, I took their most popular products for a test run....