Health

In order to help combat or prevent an existing condition or simply improve general health, our articles cover the latest research, new treatments (both conventional and natural) as well as wellness trends. Written by qualified journalists, expert guest authors or Dr. Axe himself, each piece is based on studies and always fact-checked.

Sunburn Relief: 5+ Natural Treatments (Plus Symptoms & Risk Factors)

Ah summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red ...

Sleep Meditation Benefits + How to Do It

Because stress is such a common impedance to getting good sleep, you can see why sleep meditation can be helpful for so many people, considering that surveys have found that stress affects roughly 77 percent ...

Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention & How It Differs from Heat Stroke

As temperatures rise each year, heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion are becoming more common, especially during summer workouts, outdoor jobs or even long days at the beach. While not as serious as heat stroke, heat ...

7+ Ways to Stay Cool & Prevent Heat Stroke Symptoms

Heat stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the body can no longer cool itself. The body suffers from dehydration because it can't release internal heat into the environment, resulting in core temperatures of over 104 ...

Sleep Hygiene Tips and Best Practices for a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep hygiene refers to a set of practices and habits that can help improve the quality and duration of sleep and prevent insomnia. Good sleep hygiene can lead to better sleep patterns, increased daytime alertness ...

17 Natural Sleep Aids that Really Work

Our sleep is precious time that allows our bodies to heal and rejuvenate, and without enough sleep, our health suffers. That means we must find ways to get proper rest. Unfortunately, many people either can’t ...

How to Lower Grilling Carcinogens by Up to 99%!

The topic of grilling carcinogens is probably the last thing you want to focus on while heading up for a summer cookout. The truth is when you're playing softball, enjoying a family picnic or watching fireworks, ...

Vacation Health Benefits: How Taking Time Off Changes Your Brain

We can probably all agree that leaving the cubicle and heading out on a holiday or taking a midday break to meditate and de-clutter our minds feels good. But did you know that these disruptions ...

Why Am I Always Hungry? 21 Weird Things Stoking Your Appetite

Do you often find yourself asking, "Why am I always hungry?" Is that a question you’re asking a lot lately? Whether you’ve just finished a meal or constantly crave snacks throughout the day, persistent hunger can ...

15 Steps to Achieve Satiety When You Eat

Have you ever eaten a large, carb-laden meal and, even though you packed in the calories, felt hungry in just a short while? Or maybe you were starving after a long day and scarfed down ...