Kristin Ohlson

Herbs were our first wonder drugs, and they remain powerful medicine to this day. Learn more about these health-promoting plants.

Not only does fast food tend to be unhealthy, but some of its ingredients are downright addictive. Here’s how to kick the habit.

Low-calorie food replacements have promised to make our weight-loss dreams come true, but research indicates that these pseudo-foods rarely deliver. In fact, they may set our weight-loss efforts back.

Modern life is tough for the trillions of microbes living in your body. Learn what you can do to protect and strengthen them.

You may not be able to see them, but microorganisms in the soil have a big impact on human nutrition and health.

Looking for food grown in healthy soil? Here are six surprising tips.

Artificial fragrances are everywhere — and they can pose significant threats to your health. Here’s what you can do about it.

Discover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.

Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions can be red flags pointing to more serious health concerns. Here are six of the most common — and how they might be speaking for the rest of your body.

12 big ideas that are shifting the way we think about health.

Three of our favorite nutritionists revamp kids’ lunches to create meals the whole family can enjoy.

How NSAIDS — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin — can cause more pain than they relieve.

Mental health is not all in our heads. Nutrition is an oft-ignored — yet incredibly effective — way to manage mental illness, including schizophrenia.

Holistic dentists take a whole-person approach to dental care — and an integrated view of the mouth’s connection with the rest of the body.

Nine practical strategies for boosting fertility and supporting a healthy pregnancy.