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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.

Common Drugs that Steal Your Body’s Nutrients

The following is an adapted excerpt from my new book “Ancient Remedies: Secrets to Healing with Herbs, Essential Oils, CBD, and the Most Powerful Natural Medicine in History“ (Little, Brown Spark) Have a fever? Take an antibiotic. High ...

Eat to Beat Disease: How to Eat for Optimal Health

It's no secret that what you eat has immense effect on your health, and it turns out you can actually eat to beat disease. No one know this better than Dr. William Li, MD, author ...

The Dangerous Additive Hiding Out in Your PB&J (And Thousands of Other Foods)

A dangerous additive is likely lurking in your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — and thousands of other foods that could wind up on your plate. I recently interviewed author and activist Vani Hari, AKA The ...

Benefits of Humanistic Therapy + How It Works

Today there are many different forms of psychotherapy offered by mental health practitioners, sometimes making it difficult to find the type that may be the best fit for you. Humanistic therapy is one type that ...

How Age-Old Emotional Techniques Can Help You Get — and Stay — Well

The following is an adapted excerpt from my new book Ancient Remedies: Secrets to Healing with Herbs, Essential Oils, CBD, and the Most Powerful Natural Medicine in History (Little, Brown Spark). Adopting habits to help you ...

Is It Wheat the Problem? Or Is It Pesticides? A Surprising Factor in Celiac Disease

If you've been dealing with ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) issues — diarrhea, nausea, pain and bloating — the cause may be right on your plate. Gluten, the main protein in wheat and other grains, causes serious reactions in millions ...

Sunday Scaries: How to Deal with Work Anxiety

If you find your anxiety soaring on Sunday afternoons most weeks, you're not alone. "Sunday scaries" are a common form of work anxiety that many adults deal with — especially those who have demanding, high-stress ...

7 Reasons You Probably Have an Unhealthy Gut (And 5 Ways to Improve Gut Health)

You rely on your immune system to protect you from infections and keep you healthy ... and here's where gut health comes in. Every day pathogens — like infectious bacteria, viruses, and toxins — threaten your health. ...

What Your Tongue Appearance Means for Your Health, According to Chinese Medicine

The following is an adapted excerpt from my new book “Ancient Remedies: Secrets to Healing with Herbs, Essential Oils, CBD, and the Most Powerful Natural Medicine in History" (Little, Brown Spark) Thousands of years ago, TCM practitioners ...

Fragrance Sensitivity: Allergy Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment

Believe it or not, up to one-third of all adults deal with some type of fragrance sensitivity, which can trigger symptoms such as trouble breathing, headaches and skin irritation. In fact, the American Academy of ...

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