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That’s not the case for all trends on TikTok, to say the least. As of late, facial exercises have been popping up on FYPs everywhere, with users claiming to lose facial fat or create a more lifted frame from doing these exercises alone—but is it true? Here’s what experts say. Think of it like you would full-body workouts: Not every type of workout will glean the same result, nor will it work for every frame....

Whether you or someone you know is an ESFJ, here’s what to know about this type, from their love life to best careers, according to MBTI experts. As licensed therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST, tells mbg, this type is sometimes referred to as the “consul,” which can be thought of simply as diplomatic, team-player energy. “They are seen as being really outgoing and observant. They take note of their surroundings and are in touch with their feelings,” she adds....

But a facial steamer isn’t purely a sensorial experience, it turns out. There’s a reason skin care experts use it as they work on your face. Of course, not all good things are great all the time—or for all people. In fact, be mindful of how you use it as well as if you have the right skin for it. For one, if you use it too much, “the chronic flushing of facial skin can result in the accumulation of broken and dilated blood vessels, leading to a mottled and ruddy complexion over time,” Nazarian notes....

Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.

Which raises the question: When it comes to cooking, is ghee healthier than butter? To end the questions once and for all, experts break down everything you need to know about ghee and butter so you can make an informed decision the next time you head to the grocery store. But even so, butter does still contain saturated fats, and at the end of the day, you’ll benefit from working to keep this variation of fat below 10% of your caloric intake, recommends Knudsen....

It comes in many different forms, but the experience of being ghosted is universal. And most of us would probably agree: ghosting sucks. “Ghosting exists on a spectrum and can happen at literally any part of dating, from disappearing from a chat on a dating app and unmatching, to leaving your text messages on ‘Read’ after a date, to cutting off all communication with you after years of dating,” explains sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, M....

Wood also represents new beginnings, as it fuels the fire element and helps us confront change, according to Amanda Gibby Peters, founder of Simple Shui. “Wood subtly influences us to reach out and stretch ourselves in new ways.” Even the smell of soil, as Peters pointed out, can release oxytocin1 (the “love hormone”). And other research has shown plants can boost productivity and learning. For help deciding where to place your plants, consider consulting a bagua map—an easy-to-use tool that splits your space into nine categories such as love, health, life path, etc....

As a doctor who specializes in gut health, I spend a lot of time discussing inflammatory, gut-wrecking foods you should avoid. Yet, equally important is choosing the right foods to eat. “What do you put in your cart, Dr. Pedre?” readers and patients often ask. The whole, unprocessed foods I recommend in my book Happy Gut mean you get more nutrients from eating less food. In other words, without counting calories, you will naturally consume more nutrient-dense foods and fewer calorie-dense foods....

Your gut microbiome influences your digestion, metabolism, and immune function (among other things), and when bad bacteria are given the opportunity to thrive, it can contribute to everything from gastrointestinal upset to obesity to mood disorders. A gut healthy diet can help restore or maintain microbial balance, which can have a major impact on how you feel. If your gut is out of whack—meaning the ratio of good bacteria to bad is off—you’ll feel it....

That being said, there is one quick hack that can make any foundation product look more natural and blend even better. It might sound too good to be true, but celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey swears by it. And who better to trust than the pros who play with makeup every single day? “People will try applying many different types or shades of foundation and instead of creating an even tone, it ends up looking like too much, and that’s never what you want,” she adds....

Most of these protesters, though, have never tried it themselves and therefore don’t fully understand the methods or benefits of using jade eggs to strengthen the pelvic floor. Fortunately, mindbodygreen tapped several holistic health experts to discuss the pros and cons of using jade eggs. Leave no stone (or egg, in this case) unturned, as they say! First, for those of you who don’t know what we’re talking about, let us explain: Jade egg practices are part of ancient Taoist sexual yoga methodology designed to help strengthen and tone the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles....

The question may feel all the more pressing if you, yourself, are in a relationship where the sex isn’t quite where you or your partner want it to be. Or perhaps you’re just wondering about it as someone who personally loves sex—or someone who is personally pretty uninterested in it. That is, how important sex is to a relationship varies depending on the individual. Sex matters a lot to some people and some couples, and it’s less important or not important at all to some people and some couples....

While it’s easy to romanticize this phase of your relationships (and therefore dread the end of it), we often overlook what comes next. But as psychiatrist Daniel Lieberman, M.D., author of The Molecule of More, recently shared on the mindbodygreen podcast, it might be even better than the honeymoon phase. This honeymoon phase, also called “passionate love,” is just an era, so it won’t last forever. During this time, it can feel so intoxicating to be with the other person that you might start to believe this overpowering feeling won’t ever ebb....

Here’s what mbg’s resident astrologists, the AstroTwins, have to say about how Mercury retrograde can influence our relationships and what we can do to keep things as steady as possible through this turbulent transit. So when it’s retrograde (which usually happens for three weeks at a time, a few times a year), there’s a tendency to speak carelessly, or “put your foot in your mouth,” they note. We might not think about how what we say will affect the person we’re speaking to, and this can cause “a chain reaction of unintended upsets and insults,” the twins add....

When it comes to getting your vitamin C fix through food, it’s only natural to think of oranges. But how much vitamin C is there in an orange, really? While the citrus fruit does contain the crucial nutrient, it’s not the only way to get vitamin C in your life. Here’s what you need to know. Worth pointing out: A ¾-cup serving of orange juice actually contains a little more vitamin C than the actual fruit—it has a concentrated dose of around 93 milligrams of vitamin C....

As discussed in his 1943 writing titled “A Theory of Human Motivation1,” Maslow also believed that people, not all living things, would motivate themselves to achieve self-actualization only after their basic needs were met. In his book Motivation and Personality, Maslow explains it like this: “Musicians must make music, artists must paint, poets must write if they are to be ultimately at peace with themselves. What human beings can be, they must be....

Our obsession with megawatt glean shows no signs of abating as we enter a new year, and we have no qualms about it. In fact, it seems to be expanding into other areas too. Namely: the smoky eye. When this classic makeup look takes on a glass-like finish, the result feels up-to-date and oh-so-cool. Want her how-to, with clean and natural recommendations? Why not.

For instance, you can amp up your color with an at-home gloss. Or, if you’d like to go the DIY route, try a tea toner—these antioxidant-loaded rinses can naturally brighten and strengthen your strands. You may already know that teas are brimming with antioxidants, which neutralize and stop free radical damage; therefore, they can brighten strands and protect hair from various concerns, like brittleness, breakage, shedding, and even premature graying....

That acceptance is the letting go. It’s understanding that you’re better off without this person having immediate access to you, if any at all. And from this place of acceptance, you’re able to free up the attention and energy you were giving this person and put it toward things that actually bring you peace and joy. Whether you’ve just experienced a breakup, or you have a feeling you’re about to, finally letting go of that person is never easy....