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My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?

By Jon Spayde

A veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communcation.

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The Roots of Anxiety: A Case Study

By Deanna Minich, PhD

How detoxing helped one woman overcome her anxiety.

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DIY Facial Lymphatic Massage

By Kaelyn Riley

This easy self-care technique can help clear your head of congestion and sinus pressure.

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Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt

By Courtney Helgoe

Halotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.

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Working It Out

By Jamie Martin

Editor in chief Jamie Martin on why exercising is her go-to anxiety buster.

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5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure

By Elizabeth Millard

These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.

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Self-Massage Dos and Don’ts

By Nicole Radziszewski

This expert advice can help you get the most out of self-massage.

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Be Your Own Massage Therapist

By Nicole Radziszewski

Learn how to become your own bodyworker with these expert tips on trigger-point therapy and self-myofascial release.

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Eat for Calm

By Catherine Guthrie

Here are five dietary recommendations to manage anxiety.

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Anti-Anxiety Eating

By Catherine Guthrie

These four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.

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Which Adaptogens Work Best to Heal Burnout?

By Aviva Romm, MD

Functional-medicine doc Aviva Romm on which adaptogens help for burnout — and which are too stimulating.

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6 Tips to Stop Overscheduling

By Experience Life Team

Too much on your plate? Here’s how to get back on schedule and recapture your sanity.

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Why Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Women More Often Than Men?

By Jill Grunewald

Here’s what to know about thyroid dysfunction — and how to get tested.

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How to Take a Beautiful Bath

By Kaelyn Riley

Not a fan of tub time — or just haven’t found a routine that works for you? These six tips will make you a bath believer.

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The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching

By Heidi Wachter

New research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.

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How to Reboot Your Body’s Alarm System

By Courtney Helgoe

Is your body’s survival response stuck in the “on” position? Aviva Romm’s new book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, explains how (and why) to locate the off switch.