6 Signs That Your Gut is in Trouble
One of the very first patients I ever saw in my medical residency taught me a lesson that I’ll never forget. She was a woman in her mid-50s who had multiple medical problems, several of them quite serious. When I saw her list of problems, I was intimidated. At the time, I wasn’t confident enough […]
These 6 Nutrients Are Scientifically Proven To Boost Hearing
Our hearing is just one of those things we take for granted, up until the day when it begins to decline. A lifetime of loud noises, ear infections, poor diet and other adverse lifestyle factors can all contribute to hearing loss, and by the time it starts to go it’s often already too late to […]
What You Need to Know to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
Staying safe in the great outdoors takes more than avoiding dangerous animals. Sometimes predators are too small to be seen with the human eye. Since parasites, bugs, and bacteria lurk around every corner, you need to be vigilant. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the wonders of nature. What you need is a clear […]
Nature Can Help Us Heal From Trauma (Why This is so Important Now)
Trauma is an emotional response to a horrific event. It could involve a sudden death of a loved one, rape, war, combat, a natural disaster, or even a non-violent event that rattles familiar expectations about one’s life and world. No matter what the traumatic experience entails, the result is often the same. It sends a […]
6 Signs Your Gut is in Trouble (and Natural Ways to Fix it)
If your gut is in trouble, there’s a good chance your health and well-being are also in jeopardy. That’s because the gut extends way beyond the digestive tract and is linked to mental health, mood, endocrine disorders, autoimmune diseases, and skin conditions. The fact is, your gut contains trillions of bacteria, which have a huge […]
Are You Addicted To Stress?
You wake up exhausted, promise yourself you’ll go to the gym, start yoga, meditation, go easy on the coffee, drink more water, stop eating junk. Then your brain goes into overdrive thinking about everything that needs to be accomplished — deadlines, to-do lists, appointments… Your heart races, you feel panicked. So, you work late into […]
How to Vacation in a Pandemic Without Leaving Your Backyard
Anyone who loves to travel knows how electrifying a road trip, camping excursion, backpacking journey, or beach getaway can be. Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, and get away from the hustle of everyday life for a while — they are a sort of “reset button.”
Ladies, This is the #1 Ingredient You Should be Putting in Your Morning Smoothie
Smoothies can kickstart your day and keep you satiated throughout the morning. They’re a trend that’s still going strong, because they can be made to order, filled with the specific nutrients that your body craves. But no matter what you put in your smoothie, whether berries and greens or protein and seeds, there’s one ingredient […]
8 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea (#3 may surprise you)
Rooibos tea, also known as red tea or red bush tea, is made from the leaves of a shrub called Aspalathus linearis, which is grown on the western coast of South Africa.
7 Reasons Going Barefoot is a Great Thing
From platforms to stilettos, loafers to cowboy boots, we all have our favorite pairs of shoes. Most of us are used to wearing shoes the vast majority of the time, especially if we grew up in an urban environment. But experts are now suggesting that wearing shoes may contribute to poorer health as we age.
