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5 Benefits of Unplugging for the Holidays + 5 Tips

The onslaught of family, friends and social events that occurs during the holidays is enough to make even the most social person want to sneak away and enjoy some alone time. However, if your idea ...

Natural Ways to Relieve Stress, According to a Leading Integrative MD

Stress comes at you all day, from every angle, now more than ever. Constant worry over money, job security, family and health keeps your stress system on high alert all the time — and it ...

Gut Bacteria Benefits: How to Improve Digestive Health from Within

A lot of someone's health can be traced to the gut — specifically gut bacteria. In the 1670s, scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek first discovered the complex world of bacteria. At the time, he defined it as ...

Healthspan vs. Life Span: How to Support Healthy Longevity

In recent years, the concept of "healthspan" has gained attention as people increasingly seek to live not just longer lives, but healthier ones. While life span measures the total number of years a person lives, healthspan ...

How to Balance Hormones Naturally: 20 Steps to Take

Hormones — such as estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin — are extremely important chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your overall health. That's why a hormonal imbalance can be problematic, so you want to ...

10 Underappreciated Healthy Habits to Unleash Your ‘Life Force’

Qi (pronounced "chee") is like your body's internal battery. A fundamental precept of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the word translates roughly to "life force" or "vital energy," and there are healthy habits that can help ensure ...

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 ...

Gingivitis Symptoms and How to Get Rid of Gum Disease

Gingivitis is the most common type of gum disease. It is rare in children but often starts during puberty or early adulthood, and it can come and go throughout life. According to the Centers for Disease ...

How to Improve Gut Health Naturally

Your gut health plays a critical role in your overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion to mental health. That's why many people seek out how to improve gut health naturally. Research has increasingly emphasized the importance ...

Benefits of Gratitude for the Body & Mind (Plus How to Practice It)

What's a simple way to be happier? Find more things in your life to be grateful for, and practice gratitude. Gratitude is linked to not only reduced risk for depression and anxiety, but also a boost ...