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Understanding Acupressure Acupressure has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years and is based on similar principles as acupuncture (but without the needles), starting with meridians. Meridians are natural pathways in the body that allow energy, or qi, to circulate. But when qi becomes blocked, pain and sickness can ensue. Using physical pressure to stimulate certain points along these energy pathways (there are 365 classical acupoints, but others do exist), you can help restore balance and allow your body to heal....

But that doesn’t mean you should give up on your dream couch or tufted ottoman. We tapped interior designer Sarah Stacey to get her tips when shopping for space-saving living room furniture, and where to start. “Always do a furniture layout on paper as well as proper measurements to determine exactly what size pieces are needed for the room,” Stacey tells Real Simple. “Make sure to allow sufficient room to circulate around furniture, especially if you’re working with a small space....

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The Toppin Eight-in-One Cordless Stick Vacuum is made with high-power suction that picks up debris from all floor types. It features three suction power modes to accommodate every type of mess, and it has a four-level filtration system with a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) to trap even the smallest particles on your floors. It also comes with several attachments to help you clean upholstery, curtains, corners, and car interiors....

The relaxer is essentially a neck pillow, though it’s intended to be used for just 10 minutes at a time, as opposed to overnight. It’s made of a soft yet supportive material that cradles the neck as the user lies with their back flat on the ground. This position, chiropractor Shelby Simon, DC, explains, can indeed provide relief. “Much of our modern activity requires us to be in a compressed and slouched posture while using technology....

But as we’ve gotten older and learned more about our skin, we’ve begun to reconsider the efficacy and safety of pore strips. We know that over-exfoliating and using harsh ingredients can be problematic, so are the adhesive strips that seemingly rip away the dirt on our noses a safe form of removing blackheads? We asked two dermatologists to answer all of our questions about this skincare classic. Are Pore Strips Bad for Your Skin “Pore strips are not necessarily bad for your skin, but it is important to have realistic expectations when using them,” says Marisa Garshick, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist....

Highlights: Copy supervisor at the advertising agency in New York CityFreelance writer with a focus on lifestyle, fashion, beauty, technology, home, cooking, and gardening topicsWork has appeared in Real Simple, Well+Good, Travel+Leisure, Better Homes and Gardens, and Food & Wine magazine Throughout her years working as a full-time copywriter, Ariel has also been a freelance writer for several DotDash Meredith properties. Her experience and interests include lifestyle, home and garden, cooking, humor, and pop culture....

If the lemon flavor is overpowering, balance it with some fresh garlic or skip the lemon zest altogether (but keep the fresh lemon juice). Also, toss in some grilled chicken or shrimp to add more protein and make this a complete meal.

Baking soda and baking powder are often used within the same recipe (especially for many types of cookies), which doesn’t help the baking soda vs. baking powder distinction. It’s important to know their different uses, though, lest you wind up with a minor baking disaster—or even a baking soda cleaning fiasco—on your hands. Read on to learn the difference between baking soda and baking powder at last; you’ll never confuse the two again....

Considering how much I’ve relied on my Birdies, you can imagine my delight when I learned that the company was launching its very first sneaker: the Swift. Birdies Swift sneaker, from $120; birdies.com As the first-ever sneaker designed for outdoor wear from Birdies, the Swift combines the sophisticated look and seven-layer cushioned insole of the Starling with a sturdy anti-slip sole for street, park, and on-the-go wear. And it lives up to the Birdies standard: My pair is as supportive as the running sneakers I wear for long pandemic walks, with a chic look that’s as appropriate for a casual day at the office (whenever those happen again) as it is for a day in the park....

The sheets are made of long-staple cotton with a percale weave, so they feel crisp to the touch and have a lovely matte finish. This makes them perfect for hot sleepers who prefer cooling bedding. My legs never feel like they’re sticking to these sheets when I’m a bit overheated, and I don’t wake up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night with them. I never thought I’d be the type of person to use white sheets, but I love how the window pane pattern looks on my bed....