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Stuffed up? Kick that cold with the ancient Indian tool that's suddenly trending: the neti pot. Flushing your nostrils with saline solution might not sound appealing, but clearing out the nasal passages with a neti pot can solve sinus problems better—and more naturally—than medicated spray. If you’re particularly congested, use the neti pot once a day. Otherwise, three times a week will have you breathing easier in no time.

In case you haven't noticed, we're pretty into chocolate. One delicious way we like to indulge? A steaming mug of liquid chocolate. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this warming treat, but be forewarned: this isn't your grandma's hot cocoa. We make a cup with a kick.

Don’t like what’s going on in your life? Before you do anything radical, try a simpler approach. You already know that the breath is a powerful tool; the next step is to harness that power. Make a positive change in your life by making a positive change to your breathing pattern.

Turns out, food can make you happy. We're not talking about the high you get from really good chocolate (although we love that too). We're talking probiotics. The brain and the gut are bff, which is why we get butterflies when we’re nervous and that churning feeling when we’re upset. Now researchers are finding that your belly not only reflects how you feel—it also affects how you feel. And happier people have the right mix of bacteria going on.

Part home remedy and part health tonic, apple cider vinegar has been a fixture in American kitchens since the 1950s when it was popularized by the book Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor’s Guide to Good Health. This tart condiment’s claims to fame include everything from killing weeds to treating diabetes.

You know that cliché about life being a gift? Well, we buy it. Every new waking is another chance to appreciate and use our lives, so we're trying to recognize that potential by taking 10 minutes each morning to get ready for greatness. With us?

This pesto is the special recipe of The Well Daily's resident organic chef, Taided Betancourt. Taided suggests serving it on a crostini with some fresh mozzarella or as a dip with fresh vegetables and crackers. Watch her step-by-step video on how to make it!

When your world feels like it's turned on its head and things start spinning out of control, there is no better resolution than a few minutes of legs-up-the-wall pose. Legs-up-the-wall is a passive, mild inversion that is fully loaded with health benefits.

This time of year, dry, itchy skin is par for the course. Soothe your skin with inexpensive, everyday ingredients that can double as natural and effective moisturizers. Try a few for yourself and find your personal favorite.

If you're like us, going apple picking just might be on your list of upcoming weekend outings. You might also be wondering what you'll do with bushels upon bushels of apples once the day is done. We'll be trying these ideas to make the most of our local picks.