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Emotional Eating: Why Are You Doing It & How Do You Stop?

Do you use food to address your emotional needs rather than fueling your body? If so, you are one of many people engaging in emotional eating. It's common for people to turn to food for comfort, ...

20 Potential Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy Rash

Did you know that up to roughly 85 percent of all people are sensitive to oils found in the poison ivy plant? It's true, which is why poison ivy rash is so common. Those who react ...

Ghrelin: How to Control This ‘Hunger Hormone’ in Order to Lose Fat

According to endocrinologists from the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, two of the most important hormones to focus on for natural weight loss and energy balance are ghrelin and leptin. Many experts call ghrelin ...

Is Body Roundness Index More Useful than Body Mass Index?

The body roundness index (BRI) is an emerging metric in the health and fitness world, providing a fresh perspective on assessing body composition and health risks. Unlike traditional measures such as body mass index (BMI), ...

How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins: 11 Natural Remedies

Although we tend to think of them as a woman's problem, both men and women develop varicose veins, those bulgy veins that appear lumpy and dark in color (usually blue or purple). In fact, it's ...

Sleep Deprivation Symptoms, Causes + 6 Natural Treatments

In a world where stress levels are rising, exposure to natural sunlight outdoors is diminishing and technology is leading to constant demands for everybody's attention, it's no surprise that so many people struggle to get ...

5-Step Approach to Effective Guided Meditation

Meditation has been described as being like "exercise for your brain," and while basic forms of meditation can be really simple (for example, focusing on the sensations of your breath for a period of time), ...

What Is Linalool? Benefits, Sources + How to Use It

Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol renowned for its pleasant floral aroma and therapeutic properties. Found in more than 200 plant species, including lavender, basil and coriander, it has been utilized for centuries in ...

Microplastics in Chewing Gum: 1 Piece Could Release Thousands of Particles into Saliva

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size, have become a pervasive environmental pollutant, infiltrating various aspects of daily life. Recent research now has uncovered a surprising source of microplastic exposure: chewing gum. A ...

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 make sure ...