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What Is the Circadian Timing System? An Introduction to Chronobiology

Life has evolved to thrive in Earth’s specific environmental characteristics, of which the cycle of sunlight and nighttime is particularly pervasive. So, naturally, all living organisms are heavily influenced by this cycle. Humans are no ...

Major Study Finds Unhealthy Link Between Salt and Blood Pressure

Salt is a tricky subject. On the one hand, sodium is an important mineral that is involved in muscle contraction and the regulation of blood pressure, blood volume and nerve function. On the other hand, ...

Exhausted? 10 Ways to Boost Energy Levels

If you find yourself feeling sluggish mid-afternoon, fighting to stay alert throughout the day, struggling with adrenal fatigue or feeling just plain exhausted, then it’s time for a change! Luckily, there are easy, affordable ways ...

Eating Too Little & Exercising Too Much? Risks of Female Athlete Triad

Does this situation sound familiar to you? A young woman loves to work out, practice a competitive sport and takes pride in taking care of her body. In order to maintain her lean body, she eats only enough calories ...

How to Get Rid of Vertigo

Have you ever felt like the world around you was suddenly spinning, that you couldn't manage to balance yourself or that you had unexplained ringing in your ears along with changes in your eyesight? If ...

Why ‘Diets’ Don’t Work & How to Avoid Starvation Mode

We all have powerful built-in biological mechanisms that kick in when we don’t get the energy (calories) we need from food. Under-eating for your body’s needs can trigger a primal drive to increase calorie intake, ...

Mitochondria: 10 Ways to Boost the Powerhouse of Your Cells

What are mitochondria, and how do they help us? Mitochondria are specialized structures found in cells. They participate in many cellular processes, but their most important function is to extract the energy that is stored ...

Insomnia: Why You Can’t Sleep + 10 Remedies

One of the most common things I hear from my readers is, “Dr. Axe, I can’t sleep.” If you’re one of those people who has trouble falling asleep or wakes up frequently during the night, you struggle ...

What High Triglycerides Mean for Your Heart & How to Lower Naturally

With the growing epidemic of childhood and adult obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease remains the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. It's estimated in 2020 study that ...

Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Do a Heavy Metal Detox

Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity (also called heavy metal poisoning) is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with. That makes incorporating a heavy metal detox ...