How to Treat and Recover From COVID19 at Home

With the massive wave of COVID-19 infections that have happened lately, more Americans are getting sick with the virus. And, given that the Omicron variant tends to cause a more mild form of illness—particularly in people who are fully vaccinated—most people are treating their symptoms at home. Of course, that raises the very important question of how to treat COVID at home...

How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?

Calories, those little units of energy you consume, are arguably the most talked-about part of healthy eating and weight loss. The general rule is that if you take in more calories than you use, you'll gain weight, if you take in fewer calories than you use, you'll lose weight, and if those numbers are pretty much the same, you'll maintain your current weight. In reality, it's a little more complicated...

Here's Why Over-Exercising Can Actually Make You Gain Weight

Wait, weren't you four pounds lighter yesterday? Yeah, us too. While you might jump to blame that burrito bowl you had for lunch, you can actually chalk up that random weight fluctuation to your body just handling its own business as usual. There are actually several simple reasons behind why your weight fluctuates so much...

5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget, According to a Functional Medicine Doctor

There's certainly no shortage of buzzy nutritious foods on grocery store shelves. Snack foods made with whole-food ingredients, organic oat milk yogurt, gluten-free cassava tortillas...Walking each aisle is like a fun new discovery zone—if you have enough money to do more than window shop, that is...

The Health Benefits of Coffee vs. Tea: How They Each Boost Digestion, Longevity, and More

There have been many great rivalries throughout history, but nothing gets folks more fired up than a food-focused debate. To be honest, I still shutter thinking about the drama that unfolded after a recent strawberry jam versus grape jelly "discussion."

Today, we're turning our attention to what is arguably...

5 Science-Backed Tips to Reduce Bloating, Pain, and Gas - and Prevent It from Occurring Again

Affecting 15% to 30% of the US population, bloating often feels like a swelling or tightness in your abdomen and can cause your stomach to bulge. It's often uncomfortable but doesn't always signal a cause for concern.

You can't always prevent bloating but there are ways to reduce...

7 Effective Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Are anxiety and worrisome thoughts keeping you up during the night? You’re not alone. Most people experience various levels of anxiety at some point in their lives. Luckily, you can calm your nerves with some helpful tips. Here are our top stress relievers...

Want To Meditate But Don't Know How? Follow These Steps To Finally Do It And Feel Better

If you’re overwhelmed at work, stressed out by the state of the world, or just want to learn how to be more mindful, odds are you’ve thought about incorporating meditation into your lifestyle. It isn't exactly as easy as just sitting down and it'll happen, though. And ICYMI, this practice has a super rich history across a breadth of cultures. It can be a bit...

What Does Eating a Balanced Diet Actually Mean? Breaking Down the 'Good' to 'Bad' Diet Ratio

These days, we live in a very shame-heavy culture, where we feel guilty if we skip a workout, spend a full day vegging on the couch, or dare to eat a second slice of pizza. Combine all of that with a diet culture that assigns "good" and "bad" labels to food, and we can't help but feel like the only way to stay virtuous is to avoid treats completely...

Why Getting Out in The Cold for a Walk is Worth The Effort

Not to brag, but I’m super good at walking. Not putting one foot in front of the other, though I manage that just fine, but at getting out there every day. My husband and I walk for about 25 minutes every morning — in the snow, in the rain, and even on Sundays when we stayed up late the night before...