Most of what we know about GLP-1 centers around beauty-related weight loss and the drug’s effects on the skin and body. However, a new study published in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery suggests that people taking GLP-1 may have fewer postoperative dermatological complications than those not taking the drug. The study looked at people who […]
Companion Planting 101: Practical Garden Combinations
If you’ve ever seen your tomato plants struggle with pests all season while your neighbor’s garden is thriving, the difference may be down to what’s being planted next to them. Companion plants are one of gardening’s oldest and most practical techniques, and they’re making a huge comeback among home growers looking to reduce chemical inputs, […]
Dakota Wint’s Flowerhead Show – Ep. 5 – Finding God in Buddhism with Dr. Robert Thurman
In love with our dear friend Dr. Robert Thurman, Dakota shares a recent interview with him in which he explores Bardos and the joyful wisdom of seeing all beings as Buddhas. You, too, can help continue Dr. Thurman’s life’s work of preserving Tibetan culture. For more information, please visit Tibet House. In this insightful and […]
NATURIUM Niacinamide Cleansing Gelee Review
Hello everyone, I hope everything is going well. Naturium has been the talk of the skincare world ever since the launch of the body wash. Today, I would like to talk about the company’s facial cleansers, specifically the Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée. I got this cleanser in the 2025 SpaceNK Beauty Advent Calendar and am just […]
Why wanting to clean was a coping skill in childhood
“It takes courage to grow and become who you really are.” ~EE Cummings When I was little, I had the smallest bedroom in the house. It was small. To be honest, it’s probably the size of a small walk-in closet. But it was mine. And for the first time, I could choose my look. I […]
Play, Soul Pancakes, Build an Antidepressant Brain
According to Elisha Goldstein, there’s a simple but important tool we often forget when it comes to happiness: play. I have been researching for years what helps create more resilience and happiness within us. I have looked at my own life, the lives of my clients and students, and research in psychology and neuroscience. What […]
What is the best poo position?
Squatty Potty is tested. Previously, I talked about the potential benefits of prunes and dried figs for staying on track. How does body position affect defecation? Westerners are accustomed to sitting on the toilet seat, while squatting remains a traditional position for people in Asia and Africa. When we do this, we sit upright and […]
207: What doctors don’t test | Ashley Cruz Arata talks about thyroid, hormones, and the real answers
Hello friends! We’re streaming new podcast episodes live. Today we’re talking about thyroid health, hormones, and why so many women are told they’re “okay” when they absolutely aren’t. I’m talking with my friend Ashley Cruz-Arata, a certified integrative health practitioner and hormone specialist. For years, she was dismissed by doctors as saying everything was fine […]