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Day: November 4, 2018

2019 Health Relaxation

Should you be freaking out if you wake up with numb fingers?

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November 04, 2018 at 06:00AM If you’ve ever woken up with numb, tingly fingers, you already know it’s kind of (okay, very) scary. Even if it’s not necessarily painful, it is alarming when your hands feel paralyzed and you can’t seem to wake them up. The good news is that there’s probably no need to panic. This is actually pretty common and most likely has a simple explanation, says Raleigh-based orthopedic surgeon Joseph Schreiber, MD. See, when you fall asleep in a funky position with your elbows and wrists bent, the passageways containing the nerves in your arm get tighter. This can cause the nerves to get pinched, Dr. Schreiber explains. The resulting pins and needles sensation is basically your body’s way of telling you that something’s not right. The solution is fairly simple: Just reposition your arm, give it a little shake to get the blood flowing again, and you should be good to go. That being said, if you’re waking up with prickly fingers on the regular or it’s disrupting your sleep and comes along with other symptoms, Dr. Schreiber recommends paying your doctor a visit. It can be a sign of something more significant, such as diabetic nerve pain, issues with your spine, pregnancy, or—the most common culprits—carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome. The difference between the two syndromes is distinguished by exactly which fingers are feeling tingly. With carpal tunnel syndrome, it’s usually the thumb, index, and middle fingers that lose sensation. And with cubital tunnel syndrome,

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8 ways to use healing stones to spark major changes in life

6 min read

November 04, 2018 at 05:00AM Long gone are the days when crystals were reserved for just yogis and spiritual gurus. Now, even celebrities like Bella Hadid and Miranda Kerr are harnessing the power of the shimmering stones. And it’s very easy to see why everyone is currently crushing on crystals. Beyond being pretty to look at, they’re also said to help with better sleep, channeling chill vibes, and attracting abundance, among just a few healing properties (despite their efficacy still being up for debate). So, how exactly do these sacred stones heal us? “To heal is to feel,” says Energy Muse co-founder and Crystal Muse author, Heather Askinosie. “Crystals are not these magical stones that are going to change your life. Crystals are tools to help you go to those deeper layers within yourself, but you still have to do the work.” “Crystals are not these magical stones that are going to change your life. Crystals are tools to help you go to those deeper layers within yourself, but you still have to do the work.” —Heather Askinosie, Energy Muse co-founder Below, the expert shares five healing stones and eight different ways to use them in your life to usher in healing vibrations. 5 healing stones to add to your starter pack In essence, all crystals are healing stones—and choosing the right one for you is actually a very intuitive process. “We know what’s good for us,” Askinosie says. “Go to what you’re attracted to, and trust that whatever you picked is exactly where

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The cosmic reason that Tuesday’s elections could feel even more dramatic

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November 04, 2018 at 04:26AM As if Election Day didn’t feel heightened already, the movement of Uranus (the planet of revolution, evolution, and change) could amp things up even more, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppi. Here’s her best advice on feeling your best over the next week with your food, fitness, and self-care choices—no matter what your sun sign is.  Monday, November 5 The week begins with the moon waning dark in Libra. Libra, the sign of justice and equity, calls for balance, harmony, and moral commitment to your values. With the election, now’s the time to review your local ballots and decide on the candidates you wish to support. Make sure you have a plan in place to get to the polls. Politics aside, the moon moves through its balsamic phase, and we prepare for the upcoming new moon in Scorpio on Wednesday. Take a moment to review where you’ve journeyed over the last few weeks. What’s played out in your life? What did you learn? Then, consider your intention for the next lunar cycle. What do you next want to bring to fruition? Tuesday, November 6 With the midterm elections here in the States, allow your commitment to self-care to lead you to the polls. Voting, after all, remains an essential exercise in using your voice and advocating for your beliefs. Uranus, the planet of revolution, evolution, and change, (who’s retrograde) moves from Taurus, back into Aries today too. Given this, we can expect this day to feel explosive potentially. (Nothing like

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