While natural health supplements marketed to “women” and “men” are widely available, these labels can be alienating to important and significant populations of people. To someone who identifies as a trans woman or nonbinary, taking a “men’s” vitamin daily for their biology may feel like yet … Read the rest
News media is having a heyday over berberine supplements right now. As it turns out, the clinical data justifies the hype.
Carrying excess body weight is not only a vanity issue. Excess body mass is associated with numerous health risks. Putting healthy efforts into maintaining a … Read the rest
Maybe you feel like your liver has been working overtime, or maybe you’re curious about whether you really need to detox the liver at all. The answer to the question “do liver cleanses work?” will vary based on how you approach the … Read the rest
Welcome to the 2023 Holiday Season! There are so many wonderful aspects to this time of year: gatherings, family, and the promise of a new year. On the flip side, those gatherings, that family, the reminder … Read the rest
‘Tis the season for holiday parties and potlucks. The best part about a potluck is trying lots of different dishes from lots of different cooks. The worst part about a potluck is not knowing any of the … Read the rest
The holidays are here. For many of us that means office parties, family gatherings, and catching up with old friends while the wine is a-flowing. Maybe you’re leaning in this year because you’ve heard the benefits of red wine include it being good for your liver…… Read the rest
Much like food, water, and air, sleep is a basic necessity for human survival. Getting enough sleep, quality sleep, and sleeping at the right time for your body can help to maximize your health and vitality. If … Read the rest
Due to a variety of factors, about 50% of people over 60 are at risk of social isolation and 33% of them report feeling lonely [1]. Isolation and loneliness are psychological stressors that can cause both mental and physical health consequences. Humans are inherently social beings … Read the rest
In this day and age, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday stressors. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol or comfort food, leave us feeling worse, perpetuating negative feelings. Perhaps it’s time to choose a healthier support. Why not reach for something that works now, and supports … Read the rest
Stress can elicit numerous, complex effects on both the body and mind. Answering the question of how stress affects your health, however, is multilayered.
One difficulty with studying the science of stress is that stress is subjective. Activities or events that feel stressful to one person … Read the rest
