Anti-Hibernation Guide: 5 Tips to Stay Active + Healthy
Keep reading for some great advice to help you stay healthy and fit as the weather gets frosty.
[social-share]5 Alternative Therapies That Support Gut Health
Being proactive about your health and wellbeing is more than a supplement routine or following a meal plan. Being well is a lifestyle.
[social-share]Vegan Supplements: The Latest Trend in Health and Wellness
Vegan supplements are in the health and wellness limelight now -- and for a good reason.
[social-share]Understanding How Your Gut & Mental Health Impact Each Other
Ever had a “gut-wrenching” experience? Or what about “butterflies” in your stomach?
[social-share]Ever had a “gut-wrenching” experience? Or what about “butterflies” in your stomach? We use these expressions for a reason. The gut-brain connection is real, people!
Your GI tract is sensitive to emotion. Stress, anger, anxiety, sadness, and even elation can trigger gut upsets.
According to Harvard Health, the brain directly affects your stomach and intestines. For instance, the very thought of eating a cheeseburger can release the stomach’s juices before the food passes your lips!
Alas, this connection goes both ways. You see, your troubled intestine can send signals to the brain, just as a troubled brain can send signals to your gut. That means your GI distress can be the cause or result of anxiety, stress, or depression.
Simply put, your brain and GI system have a very tight relationship. Read on to learn more about...
10 Ways To Boost Your Mood Everyday Section: Zen Guides
Are you taking a page from a beloved children’s book and having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?
[social-share]Are you taking a page from a beloved children’s book and having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? Or perhaps you’re simply battling the blahs? That’s totally normal.
But things can go south quickly when a bad mood is left to fester. Sometimes it’s wise to set it aside temporarily to focus on something that helps quell the blues.
Below, you’ll find ten ideas to try when your mood is flagging. Bonus: Most of them don’t cost a dime!