Probiotics — aka the good bacteria in your gut — are all the rage in the health and wellness industry. And for good reason. Science shows us that probiotics have many potential health benefits, from improving digestion and strengthening the immune system to producing important...
Drinking bone broth can lead to a number of health benefits, including weight loss, reduced inflammation and joint pain, muscle growth, and enhanced mental clarity. If you've heard the reported benefits of bone broth, you may be thinking, "c Many people drink anywhere from 1-6 cups...
It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon. You have a deadline by the end of the day, but your energy reserves are running low. You consider a short walk to jumpstart your creative juices, but don’t think you have the stamina to make it around the...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all Americans tried to lose weight between 2013-2016. The most common methods of weight loss included exercising, limiting portion sizes, and increasing intake of fruits and vegetables (1). But when these tried-and-true tactics...
What do dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, and lentils have in common? They’re all prebiotic foods. Prebiotics are capable of boosting the levels of good bacteria in your digestive tract and therefore improving your overall health and well-being. Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? Food has remarkable power....
Drinking kombucha is all the rage in the health and wellness world, and scientific studies back up the buzz. Many studies show kombucha can have various beneficial effects on your health, including detoxifying the body, reducing inflammation, acting as an antioxidant, providing energy, and boosting the immune...
We’ve all felt it: That moment when you’re spaced out and can’t seem to focus — when you feel like you’re thinking in slow motion, unable to keep up with the outside world. You might be forgetting the simplest of details, feeling confused, or having...
Have you been experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, unexplained breast tenderness, or weight gain? If so, you might want to make an appointment with your endocrinologist or gynecologist to test your estrogen levels. While your hormone levels fluctuate monthly with your menstrual cycle, they also change...
Chances are, you’ve never taken a moment out of your day to consider the state of your collagen. In other words, the thought, “Hmm, I wonder how my collagen is doing today?” has likely never crossed your mind. While it may sound humorous, researchers say collagen...
If you've been doing your research on gut-friendly foods, you've likely come across kefir as a good option. Kefir is fermented milk or coconut water that provides a wealth of healthy probiotic bacteria. These bacteria help balance gut microbes, reduce inflammation in the gut, and...