Category: wellness

Glyphosate Contamination ‘Widespread’ in Foods Sold at Whole Foods, Amazon, Walmart and Target

The results of the most comprehensive glyphosate testing of food products ever conducted in the U.S. were released by The Detox Project on Tuesday, in a detailed report that shows the true levels of weedkiller contamination in essential foods sold by some of the top grocery stores in the country. The world’s most used weedkiller, glyphosate, was discovered in a wide…


Reduce Stress and Anxiety With GABA Oolong Tea

Originating in Japan and introduced in the late 1980s, GABA oolong is a type of oolong tea containing high levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)—an amino acid that naturally occurs in the human body and acts as a neurotransmitter. Typically, oolong and green teas tend to have higher levels of this amino acid compared to other…


Reordering Priorities Can Free up Your Time—at Least a Little, Author Says

Time is a precious commodity—especially when we lead busy lives. We all get 24 hours in one day, many of us wishing we could have just a few more to get it all done. With a little strategizing, is it actually possible to get some of our time back? That’s the notion behind “The 1…


Immunocompromised People Should Take Precautions With Pets

Q: I have a compromised immune system, and I want to adopt a cat. What do I need to know about protecting my health? A: Many people are immunocompromised because of physiologic factors like pregnancy or extremes of age, metabolic conditions such as diabetes, infectious diseases like HIV, or treatment with immunosuppressant drugs for autoimmune…


When the Body Speaks, Listen

Learning to “listen” to our bodies is a powerful skill that can help us live our healthiest lives possible. When put into practice, it can mean the difference between being healthy or sick. During my time in clinical practice, I sought to empower my patients by teaching them how to listen. Gaining an acute awareness…


You Need Less Than You Think

Recently I’ve been thinking about the happiest periods of my life, and what I might be able to do to replicate some of those experiences in my life today. So far, the three best years of my life have been: my freshman year of college the year I studied abroad my first year of marriage…


Glyphosate, What Is It, and How Does It Affect You

Since it first went on the market in 1974, glyphosate has been used for weed control, as an exfoliant to eradicate unwanted vegetation and illegal crops, and as a crop desiccant—a chemical applied to crops to dry them out more quickly before harvest. What is Glyphosate? As a non-selective herbicide, it kills most plants. Scientists…


Making the Time to Workout

One of the biggest challenges to exercising is to convince yourself to wake up early or go to the gym late at night after work. But what if you can strategize your day so that exercise seems as routine and “painless” as possible? Here’s 7 tips to make the time to workout! 1. Make a…


Six Boundaries to S.T.E.A.D.Y. Your Steps on the Path to Minimalism

The word “boundary” has received an undeserved bum rap because we live in a civilization that screams “accumulate more,” and “if it feels good—do it, buy it, and allow it access into your life.” Who wants to be told there are limits? Despite what the world around us tries to coerce us to buy into…


How Does the Cold Affect Our Skin? Freezing Facial for Minimizing Pores, Acne, and Inflammation

Ever wondered what cryotherapy, cold showers, and the concept of yin and yang have to do with your skin and body? In this episode, we explore what our bodies do when the temperature drops and discuss whether it’s really as beneficial as the claims. Check out our articles for more details Cold Skincare: Do They…