Health and wellness is complicated because, as a human, you're...complicated. And that's a good thing. So you must address a broad range of elements, including mindfulness, spirituality, self-care, and understanding your physiology. Whether you're dealing with things like mental health and stress management or adopting a meditation habit, we've got you covered. And we'll keep it uncomplicated!
By Laura Araujo
administrator
Studies have found that the negative impacts of being sedentary occur when you consistently spend as few as 8 hours doing activities involving low energy such as sitting, driving, reading, and watching TV — even if you exercise regularly. Which is why as many as 80% of adults may be sedentary! But learning to adopt something called NEAT and creating a movement-orientation in your life may be the key to avoiding the risks of a sedentary lifestyle.
By Dr. Tyler Lesher, ATC, CSCS, OPE-C, PN-1
expert
The benefits of exercising are well-known and profound. It can help reduce stress, increase body function, and improve your metabolic profile, but what if you could pair those benefits with a natural compound that could help you achieve the maximum gains from exercise? Some people are using microdosing to induce a flow state of creativity, increase focus, and extend cognitive functioning and, for similar reasons, some are also experimenting with it during workouts to increase motivation and their ultimate results.
By Chef Eduardo Justo and Ariana Casellas
expert
You’ve almost certainly eaten fermented foods even if you didn’t know it! Fermented foods have been around for thousands of years, but new research is showing the positive effect that they have on our health. Here’s what they are, how they help, and how to incorporate them into your diet.
By Dr. Bianca Inirio, OTD
expert
Research shows that stress in pregnancy might have an effect on the health and development of the newborn. But what is stress, really? While stress is an everyday occurrence, pregnant women often suffer from increased stress due to the rapid number of emotional, physiological, and environmental changes that occur as a result. But the evidence is clear — reducing stress is one of the more important things you can do to protect the health of your baby. Here are 10 ways to do just that.
By Laura Araujo
administrator
If you struggle with a constant barrage of feelings, thoughts, and sensations interrupting your life, you’re not alone. A little-known practice called NSDR can help and is something you can do daily that will improve your cognitive function, brain plasticity, sleep, and vagal tone. And above all, it will just make you feel better.
By Kate McKay, RCC
expert
Sometimes, being a good enough parent just does not feel like enough. The drive to be the “perfect parent” is strong, but often unconscious, and it has parents striving to meet impossibly high standards, even if we know that perfection is an unattainable expectation. Then what keeps us aiming for it anyway? And how can you break free from this trap?
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