Seasonal factors genuinely affect our health. The way you spend your days, the food you eat and the sleep you get (or don’t get) have major impacts on your body’s ability to ward off viruses, bacteria and impending infections. Here is an in-depth look at the relationship between food and immune health with tips on how you can give your body the defense it needs to fight off sickness.
Read MoreIf you just experienced a season of indulgence, you’re probably hoping to lose what you gained. Here are some healthy, and easy, ways to bounce back from holiday gluttony.
Read MoreThe holidays are the perfect time for aromatherapy products and essential oils. They make great gifts and many of the season’s most iconic scents have practical uses and health benefits. Here are 8 essential oils that are ideal to experiment with during the season to create a holiday atmosphere or as a thoughtful gift.
Read MoreIf you’re on the hunt for a great gift for someone who loves all things wellness, one of these 15 holiday gift idea suggestions is guaranteed to be the perfect find.
Read MoreDrinking tea regularly has a variety of health benefits and positive effects on the body. Most of the the varieties featured here include antioxidants that support good health by fighting free radicals in your body, but there isn’t really a “healthiest” choice per se. There are various differences in terms of the flavors, beneficial properties, and nutritional values of each one. Ultimately, the right tea for you will largely depend on what your tastes are and the kind of health issue you’re looking to address.
Read MoreAs you navigate the trends of the wellness world, remember to embark on your health and nutrition journey as a conscious consumer. Eating local, seasonal foods may seem popular as of late, but there are legitimate reasons to become a “locavore” beyond being on-trend. Eating locally, and seasonally, actually has loads of health, economic and environmental benefits.
Read MoreExcessive negativity can take many forms, but all of them can impact the relationship between your mind and body. When it’s not controlled, negativity can cause extreme amounts of stress and low self-esteem. Additionally, there’s scientific evidence that negative self-talk goes beyond psychological factors; it actually physically affects the brain and be detrimental to your health in a number of ways.
Read MoreThese spices are a wonderful addition to any diet to optimize gut function, promote healing, and support your digestion this holiday season. They all have their own special health benefits in addition to promoting gut health and they are terrific ways to spice up your seasonal dishes. That’s what we call a win-win.
Read MoreIt’s easy to understand though why people have what appears to be a fight or flight response when they realize a cold is coming on. Being sick is the absolute pits. The second you begin to feel your health slipping away, you’d do anything to get it back. Although there is no way to stop the process of a cold once it begins, there are ways to boost your immune system and lower your chances of being that desperate person in line with pipe dreams and a gallon of orange juice.
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Read MoreSo if you’re interested in trying out acupuncture, or you love acupuncture and want to know more, this interview is for you. I turned to Jen Becker, a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), the highest level of certification available, to answer questions that explain acupuncture in depth.
Read MoreAfter I started to eat much healthier, I could still tell my gut health wasn’t optimal. Once I could feel that the health of my gut was directly related to my energy, moods, cravings, weight, skin and overall health, I took a serious interest in getting it on track. And so “mission to micromanage my microbiome”, began.
Read More”That’s gonna leave a mark”, the perfect universal tagline for every cupping business out there. When you see those red marks on someone’s back you can’t help but wonder, what is the point? Why would someone be willing to do that to themselves? It has to be painful, right? If you’re into wellness, cupping may spark your curiosity. Should I start doing it? And if so, why?!
Read MoreHere are six questions I asked a couple of experts about PPD specifically in relation to new moms (but fyi, dads can get PPD too), along with their honest, professional answers. It doesn’t matter if you’re about to be a mother, a father, a loved one, a friend, a parent of three kids, there’s surely something for you in here. Take a look.
Read MoreThere’s undeniable stigma around the Herpes Simplex Virus II -- aka genital herpes -- and for people living with this diagnosis, romantic life can be difficult. To help dispel some of that stigma, we talked to a carrier who asked us not to use her real name for privacy reasons. Here’s our chat.
Read MoreAround the same time every year, there’s a chance you’ve heard people around you say they have seasonal affective disorder—whether or not they’ve actually been diagnosed with it. Recently, I asked a couple of docs some questions about SAD. And while this article is by no means a self-diagnosis aide, it was definitely informative for me. Read on.
Read MoreThere are more than 18.1 million people in this country alone fighting anxiety and depression and because today is World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share how anxiety has affected a large portion of my life, and my physical health. We need to stop stigmatizing mental health, and I hope that openly writing about it will inspire just one person to do the same.
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