Health Journal

Heart & Cardiovascular · Menopause ·
This Is Why Heart Health Is Crucial During Your Menopause Transition
Menopause is not only a transition that comes with frustrating side effects like insomnia or hot flashes. The changes your body experiences during menopause may also increase your risk for severe health problems that you’ll need to watch out for...
Aging · Hair Care · Skin Care · Supplements ·
Top 5 Nutrients for Healthier Hair, Skin and Nails
Everyone wants healthier hair, skin and nails. Not only are these features key in beauty and appearance, but you simply feel better when your hair is silky smooth, your skin is hydrated and supple, and your nails are hard and...
Hair Care · Skin Care ·
5 Cozy Winter Rituals to Pamper Your Hair & Skin
Once the dust has settled from the busy holiday season, we can enjoy a change of pace and unwind as we start a new year. This is a perfect time to offer ourselves some self-care to recover from short-days-doldrums, seasonal...
Nutrition & Diet ·
Could Your Body Benefit from an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Inflammation is at the root of many health problems—especially chronic ones that people live with on a daily basis. In fact, as many as 350 million people worldwide deal with chronic inflammation each year, alongside the conditions it causes. This...
Fitness ·
4 Benefits of HIIT Training for Women
When you hit the gym or go for a run, do you push yourself to your maximum limits? In most cases, probably not. Moderate exercise usually focuses on pushing you a little for an extended period of time, and this...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
5 New Year's Resolutions to Help You Prioritize Self-Care
One of the most difficult things to do is find the time to take care of ourselves. There’s always another email to send, another chore to do or another event on the calendar. Unfortunately, staying busy and taking care of...
Self Care · Women's Health ·
8 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions During COVID-19
The changing of the calendar year is a landmark moment, and never more than this year. It’s the ultimate fresh start, like opening a crisp new notebook. We can’t look forward to 2021 without acknowledging that, during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
General Wellbeing · Hair Care · Immune System · Skin Care · Winter ·
Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Wellness
It’s common for people’s routines to change during the winter months. The colder weather makes it harder to get outside, holidays disrupt your schedule and add stress, and the shorter days can put a damper on your mood. Together, these...
Christmas · General Wellbeing ·
7 Ways You Can Prioritize Wellness During the Holidays
The holidays are nearly upon us! At the end of such a turbulent year, taking time to spend memorable moments with our family and friends is more important than ever. However, as critical as it is to share those special...
Sexual Health · Thyroid ·
How Thyroid Problems Could Be Behind Your Irregular Menstrual Cycle
Every day, thousands of women suffer from the uncertainty and aggravation of an irregular period. From the moment we have our first menstrual cycle until menopause arrives, we’re taught that a regular cycle is a critical indicator of our overall...
Sleep Support ·
Is Your Bedroom Optimized for Sleep?
How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Do you start your day with renewed energy, or feel drained and slow when beginning your daily routine? Think back to the night before. Were you able to spend...
General Wellbeing · Skin Care ·
4 Causes of Brittle Nails and How to Solve Them
Few beauty problems are more upsetting than nails that are consistently brittle, flaking or breaking. Not only are brittle nails an uncomfortable and unsightly predicament, but healthy nails are also important for your overall health. Neglected fingernails can cause severe...
Christmas · General Wellbeing · Supplements ·
The Ultimate Guide to Gifting Supplements This Holiday Season
The holidays are right around the corner. Do you know what gifts you’re giving your friends and family? Some of the most underrated but highly impactful gifts are not material items or experiences—they’re the building blocks for a healthy and...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
How to Start the Day Off Right with Your Own Morning Routine
Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is an essential part of waking up feeling rested and refreshed each morning. But equal weight should be given to how you choose to start your morning and the routines you have in...
Cold Sores · Winter ·
How to Stay Safe from Winter Cold Sore Outbreaks This Season
The winter season offers both joys and challenges; in 2020, there’s an awful lot more to navigate when it comes to protecting your health during the chilly, darker days. Not only are you combating cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and...
Digestive System ·
Leaky Gut Syndrome Isn't Pleasant, Nor Are its Effects
The colon and its expansive microbiome of bacteria and yeast is complex, and experts are still learning about its effects on overall health and wellness. Research has indicated that probiotics—beneficial bacteria in the gut—are important for many aspects of health,...
Sleeping · Stress Relief ·
3 Nighttime Rituals to Help You Snooze Without a Sleep Aid
Sleep is essential to all parts of your health and wellbeing, from your immunity and strength to your mental health and memory. Unfortunately, sleep troubles are all too common these days. If you have trouble getting to sleep each night,...
Hair Care · Winter ·
How to Protect Against the Approaching Winter’s Effects on Your Hair
While winter might be a beloved season thanks to its snow and festive holidays, it’s one of the most dangerous times of year for your hair. The weather changes common in winter can harm even the healthiest locks in many...
Menopause · Mental Health · Stress & Anxiety ·
Experiencing Brain Fog: Is It Stress or Perimenopause?
Many people are familiar with that bleary “Monday-at-2 PM” feeling; you’re sluggish, your thoughts are at half-speed, your to-do list looms, and you’ve just realized you forgot to answer an important email last week. It’s tough to stay organized when...
General Wellbeing · Stress & Anxiety ·
Is It Adrenal Fatigue That’s Got You Down?
You’re waking up feeling exhausted every day. Your body feels sore all the time. Your cravings for sweets or salty snacks are through the roof. Your mood is all over the place. And, now that you think about it, you’ve...
Sexual Health ·
8 Habits to Naturally Boost Your Lagging Libido
Over the course of your lifetime, it’s normal to experience a rise and fall in your libido. This might happen for a number of reasons. Natural events like illness, pregnancy and menopause can impact your sexual desire. Emotional changes can,...