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There are over 1,500 studies proving coconut oil to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat—but did you know that it’s also amazing for your skin? Coconut oil is able to penetrate your skin on a deeper level than your average product because of its low molecular weight and the way it bonds with proteins. Coconut oil’s saturated fats helps the skin stay moisturized—the fat also stops moisture from escaping through the skin’s pores. These fats give the skin a healthy, smooth and even tone. Coconut oil also contains three fatty acids — capric, caprylic and lauric acid — that possess both disinfectant...

Gluten-free, paleo, vegan—these nutritional philosophies are frequently discussed and debated. But how often are they socially acceptable ways of sustaining an eating disorder? Of course there are situations where these diets are motivated by illness, love for animals, concern for the environment, or a doctor’s recommendation; however, in many cases they’re a strategy for maintaining control and saying no to the buttery cupcake or the Chicken Alfredo. Here are five signs that your diet may be an eating disorder in disguise: 1) You avoid social events, family gatherings, dates, and trips. Tara used to meet her girlfriends every Thursday night...

Ayurveda translates as “the science of life” (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). Said to be over 5,000 years old, it is the traditional healing system of India, though it has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years. It views the human being as an interplay of mind, body, and spirit, and its purpose is to heal and maintain quality and longevity of life. According to Ayurveda, everyone is unique and treatments should be customized to each individual as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach. Unlike Western medicine, which commonly deals with symptoms, Ayurveda aims to...

By silencing the mind's constant chatter and focusing on the present, we become more "mindful." It can be confusing, but there is a real reason that freeing your mind is beneficial to your health and well-being. Science now backs up the art of awareness, often practiced through mindfulness meditation, which helps you clear clutter from you mind, observe your thoughts, and accept the moment without judgment or reaction. You might practice mindful movement with yoga poses, which reveal how you handle challenge and discomfort. The process asks you to be aware of your body and breath to uncover the truth of what’s going on, rather...

Springtime is uplifting, magical and sexy. As we watch Mother Nature move out of the dark, chilly winter and into bright, blooming spring, we also have the opportunity to shed our extra layers and stretch our legs in the sunshine. Nature seems to transition effortlessly, but, for us humans, it’s not always so seamless. It can be, however, if we follow the principles of yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda. Ayurveda, or the ancient science of life, proposes that we can find personal balance by syncing up with the environment around us. In Ayurveda, there are three doshas, or constitutions—Vata, Kapha, and...