For most people, the marriage vow “in sickness and health” probably conjures thoughts of chicken soup, jack-hammer coughing, or days of yuck-but-you-signed-up-for-it food poisoning. The vow has been around since at least the 16th century’s Book of Common Prayer, and versions of it

Meditation invokes a quieting ocean of calm, but only with time and consistent practice. But I didn't get that until I really devoted myself to it. The biggest shift was the implementation of a simple meditation technique that I learned from Vedic meditation master, Thom Knoles.For

“My ex-wife has a borderline personality. That’s why we aren’t together,” says Jake, and no one asks if he had any part in the demise of the marriage.“My brother is a sociopath,” says Todd. “That’s why our joint business venture was doomed.” End of discussion.More and

A few years ago, I often found myself lying on the bathroom floor, paralyzed by my negative thoughts about my body. I would call myself fat, disgusting and ugly. I didn't want to see the world. I didn't want to socialize with friends, and I definitely didn't want to be intimate with my

The biggest lesson I’ve learned when it comes to my daily routine is that being present for whatever's happening is the most valuable, fun and magical practice.When I’m home in New York City, I feel so spoiled, lucky and fortunate to be surrounded by the community at Strala, and our

One of the fatal flaws of our culture is that we take everything at face value. We believe that every waking thought we have is true, and we believe that every nighttime dream is a direct reflection of reality. So when a client has a dream where she's having sex with someone other than

If you facing weight problems and you want to get rid some pounds in your body, you may think the fastest diet to reduce the weight. There are many ways to lose a lot of weight in a quick short time. However some of the method requires you to be hungry and unsatisfied. And if you cannot

As a neuroscientist, I've always been fascinated with the awesome malleability of our brains. I focused much of my early career studying the changes in the brain that occur as we form new long-term memories. But more recently, I've become fascinated with a very different form of brain

With summer around the corner, it's time to start thinking about some simple, quick and easy moves to tone, tighten and lift your booty. Luckily, this quick workout is easy-to-implement and results-driven fitness to targets your tush, build sexy abs and create long, lean legs — the

Regular readers of mindbodygreen know that chronic inflammation has been linked to a host of ailments — from depression and weight gain to cancer — but what can we actually do about itHere are some tips to beat inflammation and boost your metabolism, excerpted from Dr. Lori Shemek's

There are actually several ways to meditate on your own. Generally speaking, the more structure you have, the better your results will be. Meditation is a practice that becomes exponentially more effective with consistency.Here are some of my favorite beginner techniques for those wanting

The memories I have of the first time I ever gave a facial are so vivid in my mind. There I was, cradling someone’s face in my hands. Their eyes were closed and they were trusting me to care for them. I felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility mixed with a strong desire to nurture

I'm from a small town on the border of Florida and Georgia, where life revolves around college football on Saturdays and Jesus on Sundays. I have pretty much dedicated my life to football and fitness.My mantras were always something like, “Push those heavy weights, or Hit people real

You may think that the stress in your life is just a result of your hectic schedule or financial worries. But what you may not realize is that the food you eat for comfort could not only adding stress to your system, but could also be causing you to see the challenges in your life as more

Allergies, autoimmunity, digestive problems, obesity and mental health conditions are increasingly common and they're all being linked to a disrupted gut microbiome, the collection of microbes living in and on our body.So what can we do to nurture a microbial community that keeps us, and

In hindsight, I realize my behavior had to do with being a people-pleaser (and avoiding pleasing myself). I believed that my limiting, insecure thoughts were hard facts if I were to assert myself, people would think I was pushy and undesirable. And so I never wanted to stir the pot too

We all want healthy, beautiful, glowing skin. But if we're using conventional beauty products, we may be paying a high price for our health. Many of our favorite power products are full of toxins  Read After hiding our feet in thick socks and boots all the winter, our heels and toes

A few years back, I found myself in a relationship that was ending, and stuck in a soul-crushing career that I had to get out of. My business was struggling and the bills kept piling up.I had hit rock bottom and needed to find a way out.Here are eight mindsets that helped me stay the

Instead of giving ourselves what we need, or even recognizing that we have what we need to begin with, most of us begin to rely upon external factors. We yearn for the validation of others; we look to food as a substitute for feelings; we find ways of distraction rather than sitting with

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Hairline Braid’. Take your makeup box and try…Hairline BraidIf you’re in a time crunch but want to create a polished style, opt for a hairline braid like American actress, singer and dancer Dianna Agron’s.We love how her simple plait adds