Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), Mindful’s June 2013 cover story, spoke with Huffington Post Live about how he stays grounded in those more heated moments on the hill. “It’s easy to be good when times are good, it’s sometimes harder to maintain a connection to your values and your integrity when times are tough or someone is in your face,” says Ryan. “[Mindfulness] has helped me stay calm in those situations, stay respectful, be compassionate, because you have taught yourself, you’ve practiced, how to de-escalate your own emotional state....

Is there a way to avoid seasonal dandruff? Well, the only way to avoid [any] dandruff is by using an anti-dandruff shampoo. It’s really unknown why certain people get dandruff, and why not everyone is prone. That’s just the way it works, really. How do you know if you’re prone to flaking, especially in the winter/spring season? Flakes are usually the end result of dandruff—they’re what make people really aware of dandruff because then other people can see it too....

One of our favorite parts about short bangs hairstyles is that they’re relatively low impact in terms of commitment. Sure, they’re a bold and edgy look, but before you know it they’ll grow out into a longer set of full bangs and if you’re so inclined, you can then start growing them out for good. Also, this fringe maintains a chunky, edgy feel at first, and can grow into something softer over time....

No matter the length of your hair, with a few under-over weaving motions you’ll be rocking an array of short hairstyles with braids. Short Hair Braids: 10 Easy and Stylish Looks to Try So keep scrolling to check out a braid tutorial for short hair and some of our favorite ways to wear braided hairstyles. 1. Loose Accent Braid We’re suckers for braids for short hair that evoke some serious Bohemian vibes and this loosely woven braid will do just the trick....

Interestingly, three-quarters of the students have parents a with high-tech connection. Pierre Laurent, who works at a high-tech start-up, and who formerly worked at Intel and Microsoft, has three children in Waldorf schools. His wife also teaches for one. “Engagement is about human contact, the contact with the teacher, the contact with their peers,” he says. Click here to read the full story in The New York Times. 10/24/11

Since all conditioners are made differently, we’ve rounded up a collection of some of our favorites featuring how to use them per your hair type. Read on to check out some of our top picks below: Hair Conditioners for All Hair Types 1. Curly Hair Curly hair types tend to be on the drier side. We recommend Suave Professionals Avocado+Olive Oil Smoothing Conditioner for women who have to be extra mindful about frizzy strands....

Check out this step-by-step tutorial on how to best achieve a couture version of soft bohemian waves—backstage from Rebecca Minkoff at NYFW, no less! TRESemme’s very ownJeanie Syfushows us how best to achieve that gritty-pretty balance with wavy locks: Soft Bohemian Waves at Rebecca Minkoff: Style Setters at #tresxnyfw

While the alfalfa and corn are not intended for human consumption, they’ll still likely impact people-food. They’re extremely likely to cross-pollinate with their organic or non-GE relatives. The sugar beets have yet to pass an environmental safety test, but were given the go-ahead for planting this season in order to avoid a shortage of sugar. On top of gene drift concerns, it’s looking like corn-based ethanol isn’t the green energy solution it was meant to be....

The Straight Perm: How it Works As the name suggests, the technique involves permanently straightening your existing strands via a cocktail of chemicals applied onto the hair, and then following up with heat, typically using a flat iron. This process allows hair to rebond from its previous bond structure (visualize a spiral staircase) into a straighter structure. That said, the straight perm is, in essence, damaging to the hair strand....

This lucky celebration is super easy, fun, and can be pulled off in a jiffy! We are giving you a ton of ideas to make your spouse feel super lucky today! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! There are a few reasons I love this holiday! #1) I can pinch my hubby as often as I want, #2) I can make green foods, and #3) I can try my luck without judgement!...

S – Stop T – Take a breath O – Observe what’s going on P – Proceed This can be done any time during the day when you remember. You become aware of what’s going on around you or inside of you, you ground yourself with some conscious breaths, and then you proceed with more clarity and from a place of choice. Here are three wonderful ways to practice STOP in more depth: The ABCs of STOP—or practicing STOP for Awareness, Beauty, and Compassion:...

Our brand NEW 5 Senses Gift will have you on your way to creating a fun, romantic surprise for your spouse. Watch this video to see what this incredible collection includes: The AMAZING Courtney from Paperelli designed this darling collection of printables. Her color palette of gorgeous blues with a pop of golden sparkle is pure perfection! …I’m in love with her collection of fun mini-love notes! Ready to appeal to your spouse’s sense of SIGHT, SMELL, SOUND, TOUCH, & TASTE?...

Best Anti Frizz Products to Add to Your Hair Routine Here’s something you need to know about using anti-frizz products: You must be consistent with use and apply it to your hair as instructed. This may be the reason some of your products aren’t working for you. Another tip: Use the right products for your hair type. Everyone’s situation is different, so search for products that work for your hair texture or your concern....

In our opinion, the best hair treatment is one that is effective and isn’t time consuming while still providing multiple benefits. Curious about our thoughts on the best hair treatment for healthier hair? Read on: The Best Hair Treatment for Healthier Hair One thing that all damaged hair has in common is dryness. When we dye our hair or overuse heat styling tools, we strip our strands of a lot of necessary nutrients and moisture and the results are often pretty lackluster....

But the current political situation here in the U.S. is putting my practice to the test and I could really use the support of my friends and colleagues in the field to support me through what I am experiencing. This is not about who to vote for, or who not to vote for, but something even bigger and more timeless than that. It is about how to have compassion for the people we find truly, profoundly, deeply repugnant and fearful....

The Drugstore Hair Mask You Need ‘Need’ is a relative term when it comes to beauty products and we don’t use the phrase lightly. With the latest wave of minimalist marketing for a lightweight and easy beauty routine, it’s hard to categorize just any product as a must-have. This drugstore hair mask makes the cut, though, and for good reason. Catwalk by TIGI Oatmeal and Honey Shampoo and Conditioner will serve as the ultimate base for a frizz-free and super soft style....

AND – in total Dating Divas style we have prepped and planned everything for you to easily surprise your family with a goofy, crazy, topsy-turvy and most importantly FUN family dinner that they will never forget! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. First things first, if you are concerned that putting together a Fool’s Cafe in your own home is too much work, let me tell you—it is not....

This is a story about what happens when other people have the gall to not follow through on the plans we make for them—and how to see that no one takes our power from us unless we give it away. Like so many others, our relationship started on the internet. I answered an ad…for cheap software. I needed it. He had it—or so he said. All I had to do was give him $48....

Once again I was confronted by the silliness of how upset I was by losing some little possession. It’s not a crime to love a hat. But it’s doubly annoying to lose a trifling thing and be annoyed by losing it. It’s like Russian nesting dolls of annoyance. When does it stop? Why is it so hard to let go of the smallest things? We seem so attuned to gaining and getting....

Never underestimate the power of The Little Black Dress. Every woman needs to have a little black dress, right? Definitely. So, here is a little story that goes along with MY little black dress: (source) My husband was spending a lot of time away from home for work. I think we had spent almost 5 weeks apart at one point and I was not liking it! So I had a plan for when he came home to knock his socks off....