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Not getting enough sleep is horrible. You feel like you have no energy before the day has even started and you’re in a bad mood. Sure, you can handle 1 or 2 sleep-deprived days. But if this turns into a long-term condition then you might unlock more serious health problems. For example, people who get 7+ hours of sleep are 4.2 times less likely to get sick than people who are sleep deprived. One of the most common reasons why you can’t fall asleep is that you’re dealing with a lot of stress and that prevents your body from functioning...

When it comes to alcohol in our lives, we’re always putting things in terms of “good” and “bad.” We often hear studies about how alcohol is linked to a decline in brain health. But then we also hear about how drinking a glass of wine is actually good for heart health. Can everyone make up their minds already? There is a lot of conflicting research and ideas around drinking alcohol out there, even though it’s pretty common to kick back and have a drink at the end of a long day. Yet, studying the effects of alcohol on the body...

All around you — maybe even in your own backyard — there are everyday plants that double as adaptogenic herbs for perimenopause and menopause. It may seem hard to believe that herbs and plants can be potent enough to address the effects of this natural, but at times stressful, transition that all women must go through. Yet, that’s exactly what adaptogenic herbs can do. The most powerful effects that adaptogenic herbs for perimenopause and menopause can offer you come down to the natural way they rebalance your hormones. Wondering how? Let’s take a look at 5 adaptogenic herbs you can...

Even though essential oils have been used therapeutically for hundreds of years, it’s only recently that researchers have begun to look at these natural remedies for healthy, immunity, and well-being. As results keep coming in about the benefits of essential oils, the verdict about this concentrated plant-based remedy becomes undeniable. The specific properties of essential oils vary by plant, but ongoing research finds that certain oils can do everything from killing a type of Lyme bacteria to relieving irritable bowel syndrome. In addition to this, essential oils can also be used for treating adrenal fatigue. However, not all essential oils...