Plagued by anxiety night after night? Relying on over-the-counter meds? Just not getting the sleep your body requires? If any of this sounds all too familiar, this breathing trick will help you get to bed sooner – no prescriptions required. The exercise is called the 4-7-8 technique, and Dr. Andrew Weil calls it a “natural…
We know that gut health is important for a number of reasons – so much of your health starts in your gut! A balanced gut with the right mix of bacteria can help with stomach pain and head pain, and science says kombucha could help! The healthy, trendy drink is popular for valid reasons. In…
When was the last time you walked barefoot in the park? What about on the beach, or in your backyard? It seems like a simple concept, but direct (skin) contact with the surface of the earth actually has powerful, life-changing health benefits. And no, this isn’t just for “hippies” – there’s some hard science backing…
If you’re as obsessed with lavender-flavored drinks as we are, then get excited – this kombucha is BEYOND. We love the health benefits of lavender, and the relaxing effect it can have on stress and anxiety. Some studies show promise that lavender may even have a calming effect on more severe neurological disorders, and that…
Those of you who are immersed in the health world may already be familiar with the term “adaptogen,” but for those of you who may have been caught off guard (for example, me, at a vegan restaurant, reading a tea menu and saying “Wait, what is adaptogen flavor?”) – let’s chat about this up-and-coming naturopathic…
Running is an incredible exercise for weight loss and leaning out the body, and we’ve seen so many inspiring weight-loss success stories that involve running. But this whole weight-loss thing can often eclipse the other benefits – mental and physical – which are equally impressive, powerful, and important. Did you know that running is part…
Everyone’s talking about the benefits of meditation, but it can seem super intimidating if you’ve never tried it – or if you’re going it alone! We talked to a certified meditation coach, Lynne Goldberg, to get her best tips for beginner meditators; we’re definitely going to be putting these into practice ASAP. Related: Benefits of…
Meditation and mindfulness have been gaining exponential popularity over the past year thanks to incredible benefits: combatting stress, fighting depression and anxiety, improving sleep, boosting energy, and even helping the immune system are just a few powerful reasons to start. If you’re feeling intimidated, just remember you can keep your meditation practice simple and short.…
Have you tried bee pollen yet? The crumbly yellow bits graced the top of an acaí bowl I ordered years ago, introducing me to the marvelous natural superfood that has a bevvy of jaw-dropping benefits. What Is Bee Pollen? Yellow, crumbly, and honey-like in flavor, bee pollen is the dried part of “bee bread” from…
As someone who can’t stand violent TV shows or movies (no Game of Thrones for me!) and won’t even read violent books (sorry, The Hunger Games), my friends and family were pretty surprised at how enthusiastically I pursued boxing. Said pursuit began just a couple short weeks ago at the Hit Fit Boxing Gym in…
