News — Health & Wellness

Do you often wake up feeling exhausted? Do you constantly find yourself reaching for coffee or energy drinks? Having low energy can be a huge challenge. Your inbox is overflowing with e-mails, your phone is buzzing with calls and messages, household chores are piling up, and all you want is to get some rest. Sometimes, it just feels like caffeine is the only thing that can help... However, caffeine and sugar are only temporary solutions. In fact, too much coffee can make you feel even more exhausted and stressed. Want to maintain energy throughout the day, without having to rely...

Bloating, tender breasts, cramps, headaches, mood swings, and acne, are only some of the physical and emotional symptoms that come with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). And there’s no denying it: PMS sucks. A lot. In fact, symptoms get so severe for some women that they have to miss out on work, school, gym, and other daily activities. Now—although there’s no way to avoid PMS from happening altogether, you can reduce its symptoms and cope with the discomfort through several remedies. You probably already know or have used a few over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. But sometimes, pharmaceuticals...

Herbal medicine is all the rage right now — and for good reason! Many people around the world are looking for more natural ways to heal the body and promote overall wellness. A review by Frontiers in Pharmacology found that over 80% of the global population now relies on herbal products as part of their primary healthcare strategy. Even better, this study shows that many of the medicinal products people use are extremely effective over time. That’s great news if you plan to address issues with female hormone balance using herbs. From adaptogenic herbs to florals to roots and plants,...

For 9 out of 10 older Americans, and 7 out of 10 younger Americans, coffee is the only worthy reason to get out of bed in the morning. But, for others, coffee causes adrenal fatigue, not focus. If you find yourself reaching for a morning mug, an afternoon cup, and a post-dinner jolt, you may be putting yourself at risk for adrenal fatigue. If you consume coffee in small doses, and you drink it at the right time, that’s okay. But over time, your body builds resistance to caffeine. You need more of it to feel alert or energized. Eventually,...