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We love talking gut health here at mindbodygreen, so when we saw this book, The Complete Prebiotic and Probiotic Health Guide: A Vegetarian Plan for Balancing Your Gut Flora, gastroenterologist Dr. Maitreyi Raman, we wanted to learn more. Here's her simple eight-step plan for getting all that good bacteria up and thriving.

Mariah is a 52-year-old woman who came to my clinic five years ago with low hemoglobin and a concern about the potential for iron-deficiency anemia. She complained about some mild constipation and generalized fatigue.

Being in a relationship – whether you’re in that honeymoon phase or are practically man and wife – makes you feel great, safe, and comfortable. But that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise each other every now and again! Read below to find out the 7 creative surprises for your boyfriend you can do to keep that flame alive.

Are you worrying about the slow growth of hair?

There are many women who are not naturally and genetically blessed with thick, long, lustrous hair and hence you are not alone.

The many pressures of life have contributed to a veritable epidemic of insomnia. People young and old, rich and poor everywhere have problems getting to sleep at night. Because the relentless stresses of post-modern life constitute the primary cause, insomnia does not seem to discriminate against any particular demographic … except one.

Here's a simple and healthy Ayurvedic remedy for weight loss. 

1. Let people and life situations go. 

2. At the end of every week ask yourself:
"What have I learnt the last week?" "What was my biggest achievement?" "What was the most unforgettable moment and why?" "Have I spent my time for nothing?" "If so, for the sake of what?"

To get rid of dark circles and bags under your eyes, you should take care of your eyelids firstly. 

We all know how Star Wars ended but it could have been oh so different. Despite the bravery of Luke, the cunning of Han and the rip-roaring strength of Chewie, the Empire had a ton of opportunities to bring our heroes’ adventures to a very abrupt end. Don’t believe us? Here’s seven Star Wars quotes, which if uttered, would have saved the Empire to fight another day.

Here's a hint: forearms.

For years, romcoms have been practically based on all the small, insignificant things that men and women do to make someone fall for them. Usually, it's the soft hair flip or the way a woman giggles, but the subconscious things that men do usually fall to the way side of the leading lady. So Redditors decided to let us in on some secrets. Here are 10 things that men don't even realize that they're doing, that make women swoon.

1. Cats spend about 2/3 of a day sleeping. So a nine year old cat has been slept for 6 years! 
2. The majority of female cats are right pawed, while male cats are left pawed.