Now that we’re officially heading into flu season, it’s the perfect time to focus on boosting your immune system. While no supplement or food will cure a disease or keep you 100% safe from a virus, there are certain foods that can work to keep your body strong. In fact, …
Read MoreInstagram influencers and millennials love to throw the term “self-care” around, but often times it can lead to unhealthy habits and bad coping skills. While it’s important to take time for oneself and to focus on self-betterment, the term self-care can be confused with self-indulgence. We’re all trying to get …
Read MoreThe first thing I used to do every morning was down a cup of coffee. Then, about one hour later, I went for my second cup. Around 2 or 3 p.m., when I was starting to feel a little sluggish, I tended to have my third cup of the day. …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: I’ve written a lot recently about hormone health, because it’s just a sad fact that most of the be-uterined among us are in need of some extra support in that area. We’ve discussed how to love up your hormones with the right supplements, the right …
Read MoreDo you ever look at people who go to the gym for fun and wonder why they put themselves through such torture? Don’t worry, it’s totally OK if you do. While there are plenty of people out there who love running on treadmills, pumping iron, and pushing their bodies to the …
Read MorePotatoes are America’s favorite vegetable. Sweet potatoes, while not as popular as white potatoes, are thought to be healthier… but are they? When you compare the health benefits of the two different types of potatoes, that’s not necessarily the case. Let’s take a look. Nutritional Comparison A medium sweet potato …
Read MoreWhen I think of winter my mind immediately goes to overindulging. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the insane amount of sweets available, my diet definitely goes down the drain between the months of November and January. And, because I don’t necessarily take care of my body during the holiday season, this …
Read MoreUSA Olympic gymnast Simone Biles took an exit from the world’s biggest stage to prioritize her well-being, something so many others need but fail to do. Here are five overwhelming signs you need to take a mental health break. The lesson about mental health we can learn from Simone Biles …
Read MoreEveryone knows the trouble seasonal allergies can bring. The weather warms up, plants release huge clouds of pollen, and your allergies decide it’s time to make you feel like you’re fighting off the flu. Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way! Today, we’re talking about your health: how …
Read MoreFrostbite occurs as a natural response to extremely cold temperatures and is meant to actually protect your inner organs from damage by cutting off circulation to the extremities of your body. These extremities include your hands, feet, toes, fingers, nose and ears. If you notice, these are all parts of …
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