Research & Safety

Research & Safety from Body Positive, shaped by its Natural & Holistic focus.

Research & Safety from Body Positive, shaped by its Natural & Holistic focus.

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Can Changing How You Breathe Quiet the Voice That Criticizes Your Body?

Can Changing How You Breathe Quiet the Voice That Criticizes Your Body?

Research shows controlled breathing can reduce cortisol by 25%—and that matters more than you think for body image. Here's how something as simple as changing your breath can interrupt the cycle of self-criticism and ...

A Gentle Approach to Magnesium for Better Sleep

A Gentle Approach to Magnesium for Better Sleep

Quick Tip

Discover how incorporating magnesium-rich foods and topical minerals can soothe your nervous system and support deep, restorative rest.

How to Use Magnesium Baths for Better Sleep

How-To

Discover how a simple magnesium soak can soothe your nervous system, relax your muscles, and help you drift into a deep, restful sleep naturally.

Social Media and Body Image: New Study Shows 37% Feel Worse After Scrolling

Social Media and Body Image: New Study Shows 37% Feel Worse After Scrolling

A recent study reveals that over a third of social media users feel worse about their bodies after scrolling, highlighting the mental health impact of online images.

Maya ThompsonMaya ThompsonMarch 26, 2026
Why I Stopped Trying to Dress "Flattering"

Why I Stopped Trying to Dress "Flattering"

"Flattering" sounds harmless, but for many of us it really means "look smaller." This spring, I'm opting out of fashion rules that ask me to hide and choosing clothes that feel like me.

Maya ThompsonMaya ThompsonMarch 5, 2026