Good relationships thrive when our ratio of positive to negative interactions is something like 51. And it’s not just your relationship that will flourish; you will feel the benefits on a personal level.In the very initial stage of a relationship (aka the honeymoon phase, or what I call

Finding variety in your inversions will help you develop your core, your balance and your focus in a way you never thought possible. It’s time to play around being upside down!Here are four fun variations of Headstand (Sirsanana) for you to try on your mat. New to Headstand No problem.

While there's a bit of a rivalry between treadmill and outdoor runners, it's hard to deny that treadmills are a practical way to get in a quick run when you're busy, not close to a beautiful park or the weather is unkind. So for those times when a treadmill is unavoidable (or your first

Avoid stress Physical as well as emotional stress has been proven to trigger acne breakouts in some people.Wrong cosmetics Another common factor responsible for causing acne is the use of certain kinds of cosmetics and cleansing products. Avoid using greasy or harsh products or those

While the variety of cheesy snacks are increasing these days - from cheese-topped poha and even dhoklas with melted cheese, we tell you the traditional way cheese is eaten. Gourmet all the way While mozzarella became a hit when people went crazy about the stringy, chewy pizza topping,

We live in an age where people take working out at the gym very seriously but in numerous cases, they head to their gym on an empty stomach either because they have succumbed to the notion that one shouldn't eat before a workout or simply because they don't know what to eat. But this

I have a friend who naturally compliments every person she talks to. Literally every person. Every time she sees me, whether I’m sweaty from a yoga class or dressed to the nines, she tells me how beautiful I look. And I know she's not focusing on superficial details. She is simply being

From a simple muscle strain to slipped or bulging spinal discs, there are a number of things that can cause lower back pain. Unfortunately, one of the more common causes is also most often overlooked tight hip muscles and jointsight hip muscles and joints could actually be what's putting

For everyone that’s plus-sized and wants to drop some weight, or anyone that was once plus-sized, this is for you. These are some examples of situations you may have to live with once you sustain your weight loss over the years. Here are seven downsides to keeping weight off long-term1.

A healthy scalp encourages strong hair growth for years. But when your scalp in unhealthy, it can be dry, itchy and bad for the health of your hair. If you find that you're constantly scratching your head or can see white flakes in your hair, you might want to consider that one of the

As a new mom, it's likely you have barely any time to yourself, let alone time to workout on a regular basis. All winter, you've been able to cover up beneath bulky sweaters, scarves and leggings, but now that it's warmer, you may be feeling a bit anxious about changing into your summer

Three years ago, I was the chick who was totally, absolutely, completely sure I could never be vegan. Vegetarian No sweat; I did it for years. But forgo cheese, milk, butter and eggs The idea seriously shattered the boundaries of my comfort zone. I thought it was too extreme, too over the

My good friends Carolyn Byrne (a matrimonial attorney) and Aimee Hartstein (a marriage therapist) have witnessed hundreds of people who have prospered in the face of love lost. Together, we outlined the five key habits or tools necessary to transform a breakup into a real breakthrough1.

At the Whole Health Medicine Institute, the training program my team runs for doctors, nurses, acupuncturists, energy healers and other health care providers, we teach healers how to ask patients the right questions. But in case your doctor isn’t asking you the questions that might

Unfortunately for us ladies, it's more common in women than men because of how fat is stored differently between the sexes. Unlike men, women store fat in large, vertical, honeycomb-like structures, which enhances the appearance of dimples on our skin. In men, it's stored diagonally.So,

I’ve always hated enduring anything — whether it be a situation, an emotion or a relationship that needed to end. In a moment of insanity, I started combining these two hatreds, running and enduring, and I’m a new woman because of it. Last October I started running regularly and

Well, regardless of whether you are a chronic procrastinator or just often struggle with forcing yourself to do something (don't we all), it can be hard to muster the energy and focus. That's why I developed a great work around for this — trick yourself!I use hacks to make myself more

I knew life would change when I recently moved in with my fiancé — but I had no idea just how much I'd learn! We love having our own home, and it’s become even more apparent to me just how important meal preparation is. We’re committed to healthy living, and that requires some

One of the most universal human fears is the fear of dying. It is instinctual to act in ways that preserve life and rightly so, for we are not meant to seek death.However fear of dying, which is as much a part of life as being born, limits our ability to live life to the fullest. And

People always seem to be trying to cut down on the coffee. And that's a great goal if you're drinking so much caffeine that you're getting jittery. But now there may be a good reason not to kick the habit — at least for men.A new study from the University of Texas Health Science Center