4 Things That Happened When I Did an Emotional Detox

Detoxes have been trending for decades, from the infamous cabbage soup diet of the 80s to the current celery craze. These dietary detoxes or “cleanses” are often easily debunkable or too-close to toxic diet culture for our tastes. (Personally, I’m partial to a green juice to kick off my day. However, the idea of surviving on nothing but cabbage soup for three days makes me want to declare war on all vegetables...

What Is a Brain Gym? And How to Set One Up at Home

We run (OK fine…jog) to keep our legs in shape. We sweat through Pilates classes to tone our core. But are we neglecting to exercise one of the body’s most important parts—our brain? Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th surgeon general of the United States and chief of health innovation at wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch, says yes...

A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health—Here's Where to Start

Some symptoms of depression are well known: lethargy, a loss of interest in things you once found enjoyable, hopelessness, and deep sadness. But there are other depression warning signs you may not be aware of: stacks of dirty dishes in the sink; a towering pile of unfolded laundry that you washed days ago; boxes, wrappers, and bags dotting the disheveled...

5 Easy Herb Upgrades to Make Your Healthy Meals Even More Flavorful

You might love sprinkling basil leaves on your Caprese salad or garnishing an omelet with fresh chives, but there are plenty of other herbs out there to add to your repertoire. “Many people realize that leafy greens provide a ton of nutritional benefits to the diet, but they often overlook herbs,” says Natalie Rizzo, RD...

Exercise Is Essential for a Strong Immune System

It's well-known that exercise is good for overall physical and mental health, and that most of us should be getting more of it. But if you lean more toward couch potato than marathoner, you might need a little extra motivation to lace up your sneakers. After all, many gyms are still shut down—or we don't feel comfortable...

3 Key Macronutrients to Eat Every Day (and How They Differ From Micronutrients)

When diving into the world of nutrition, there are a lot of different factors you can focus on. Everywhere you turn it seems that someone is touting the next obscure micronutrient purported to radically change your health. When it comes down to it, though, nutrition is built on three main macronutrients that pretty much everyone is at least somewhat familiar with...

How Walking Can Help You Lose Weight, Decrease Stress, and Lower Blood Pressure

One of the most powerful ways to maintain a healthy weight, stay strong, and live longer is so shockingly simple, even a toddler can do it. The health benefits of walking are endless, and experts agree by adding walking to your routine, you can truly improve your physical and mental health...

How Extreme Weather Affects Your Health

We can no longer ignore the effects of climate change. From shrinking glaciers to frequent heatwaves, the future none of us wanted to imagine is already the present. We’ve already seen natural disasters hit the far corners of the earth and, according to the experts, this is just the beginning.

Understanding the health implications of this colossal...

How to Stop Snoring

Snoring can bother your bed partner, and can sometimes be a red flag for health conditions (notably, obstructive sleep apnea). But sometimes you’ve got a snoring habit that is harmless and still drives your partner nuts. Here are some of the ways you can become a quieter sleeper...

For many people, snoring is more likely when lying...

I'm Traveling for The Holidays. How Can I Maintain a Healthy Routine?

You wouldn’t believe how often I hear this question! Every year when the holidays roll around, this becomes a main concern for many of my clients and followers on social media. And it’s understandable: When your environment and schedule get thrown off, it can be a challenge to maintain the healthy routine you worked so hard to implement...