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Foraging is, at its essence, about searching. Searching for herbs, berries, blossoms, and fruit for decorating or eating. Perhaps it is the search that makes this practice so intriguing in our modern world, forcing us to slow down and notice every nook and cranny as we scour the landscape for ingredients. Searching was exactly what I was doing when I left a settled life in the United States to traipse around Europe with a backpack, working on organic farms for 10 months....

My fiancé assured her that, yes, I had taken the sedative my dentist had promised would help me ignore, perhaps even sleep through, the violent separation of my wisdom teeth from my body. In truth, I had taken only half of one pill—just enough to release my inner Shakira, but not enough to render me unconscious. I had been waiting a long time to have this done, and I wanted to be awake for it....

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress and PTSD may occur after experiencing or witnessing a shocking or dangerous event. During the event, fear triggers a cascade of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that flood the nervous system and mobilize the body’s defenses. Once the threat subsides, the nervous system usually “resets,” initiating the healing and recovery process. In some cases, or when stress is chronic, the system does not reset, and the physical and psychological effects of acute or prolonged stress manifest as symptoms of traumatic stress....

What works in theory may not always be appropriate—or even attainable—in real life, and we’ve definitely seen our share of looks that would never make it off the catwalk. This year however proved a pleasant surprise, as we were met with tons of hair inspiration that we could actually take home to our stylists. We were so inspired in fact, that we took it upon ourselves to curate our picks for the cuts we forecast to make a big splash this 2017....

** 1. All Slicked Back We’ve been seeing the wet hair trend on and off the runways and the red carpets and we’re confident that this look is here to stay. To recreate this look, comb a quarter-sized amount of Nexxus Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel through your strands and brush your hair towards the back of your head. 2. Sleek Bun Looking to recreate this 2018 favorite? Brush and part your hair if desired, and then gather your strands to the back of your head into a low, sleek bun....