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.

Perimenopause Diet: What to Eat & Avoid to Support Your Body

Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, can feel like a roller coaster of physical and emotional changes. While every woman’s experience is unique, common symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain can feel ...

Red Light Therapy: Does It Work to Boost Overall Health?

The year 2020 marked the 60th anniversary for medical laser treatments like red light therapy (RLT) and green light therapy, providing a host of evidence regarding their benefits. By emitting red, low-light wavelengths through the skin, ...

How Food Affects Sleep: Can Cheese Give You Nightmares?

You’ve probably heard the old wives' tale that late-night cheese causes nightmares. For decades, people have joked about cheese-induced nightmares or late-night pizza leading to restless sleep. Turns out, there's more to it than folklore. A ...

What Plays a Bigger Role in Obesity: Diet or Exercise? Study Reveals Answer

We’ve all heard it: You can’t outrun a bad diet. Now a groundbreaking new study really lays the evidence on the table, and it confirms what wellness enthusiasts already suspect. Published this summer in Proceedings of ...

Sleep Meditation Benefits + How to Do It

Because stress is such a common impediment 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 ...

Cortisol Cocktail: Does It Really Help Balance Stress Hormones?

If you’ve come across the buzz around the cortisol cocktail that's taking TikTok by storm, you might be wondering whether it’s really a stress-busting, hormone-balancing drink or just another fad wellness trend. Touted as a ...

How Often Should You Poop? What You Need to Know

How often should you poop? How many times should you poop a day? These are fairly common questions that aren't so easy to answer. What we do know is that maintaining regular bowel movements is a key ...

GLP-1 Drugs: What You Need to Know + How to Increase Levels Naturally

GLP-1 is rapidly becoming a buzzword in the health and wellness world, especially due to its role in weight loss and blood sugar control. Whether you're managing diabetes, looking to shed a few pounds or ...

Female Hormones: How They Work & How to Keep Them Balanced Naturally

Female hormones play a central role in nearly every aspect of health, from energy and mood to fertility, skin and metabolism. While they often get the spotlight for their role in reproduction, these chemical messengers ...

Slow Living: What It Is, Benefits & How to Embrace a More Mindful Lifestyle

In today’s fast-paced, always-on culture, the idea of slowing down can feel like a radical act. Many people rush from one task to the next, multitasking through meals, scrolling through endless notifications and packing schedules ...