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Progressive Eaters, Unite!
America’s food industry is in the midst of a dramatic culture shift that’s challenging everything we’ve been taught about eating. Here’s how to take advantage of this exciting new movement and eat more healthfully than ever before.
How Does Soil Quality Affect Plant Nutrition?
Soil is not just a neutral medium in which to grow food. The nutrient density of the food we eat is directly influenced by the quality of the soil in which it is grown.
Functional Wellness, Part 4: Real Healthcare Reform
Everyone’s talking about universal coverage, single-payer plans, and other well-intended solutions to America’s healthcare access dilemma, but we’re missing the real question: What’s the point of giving more people access to a system that is likely to make them sicker?
An Artful Activist: Majora Carter
Majora Carter left a promising artistic career to fight environmental injustice in the South Bronx.
What Is the Graston Technique?
Feeling a little stiff after surgery? Suffering from a sports injury and need to get back in the game 10 minutes ago? The Graston Technique could be just the thing to untangle your tissue.
The Importance of “You” Time
Lack of solitude can lead to increased stress and undermined health. Here’s how to find some quality time—with yourself.
Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health
A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.
Functional Wellness, Part 2: Hormones and Inflammation
Hormonal imbalances can lead to a host of serious health problems, including inflammation, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia and more. Here’s how to get your body back in balance.
Creak, Crackle, Pop!: Why Do My Joints Make Noise?
What is that sound coming from your joints, and should you be concerned? Find out what’s normal, and what you might want to get checked out.
Fitter Than You: Seven 50-plus Athletes Who Can Kick Your Butt
The passing of a few measly decades needn’t bring one’s fitness pursuits to an untimely end. Indeed, for these three athletes, getting older means getting better.
Functional Wellness, Part 1: Genes and the Environment
Learn how your genes interact with your habits, lifestyle, and surroundings to create a healthy body — or an unhealthy one.
What Is Muscle Activation Technique (MAT)?
Bothered by muscle tightness, soreness and strain? A hands-on, biomechanics-based treatment called MAT can soothe discomfort, improve alignment and ward off injury.
Day-to-Day Detox
Because our bodies are exposed to a constant barrage of harmful toxins, the best detoxification regimen is a daily one. Here are some simple steps to keep your body running clean.
How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Friend
Saying ”so long” to a played-out friendship is never easy. Here’s how to do it with grace.
Tips for Coping with Unsupportive People When Making Health Changes
You’d like your loved ones to be happy and supportive about your positive life transformations. But what if they’re not?
Small Victories: A Story of Fitness, Growth, and Self-Acceptance
Frustrated that your fitness efforts aren’t producing more immediate, dramatic results? Tune in and chill out. By savoring and celebrating each small breakthrough, you’ll stay motivated for the long haul.
The Delegating Doctor Oz
Best-selling author and surgeon Mehmet Oz is a world-renowned health expert, but he believes you can do part of his job better than he can.
How to Prevent Lower-Back Pain from Spreading Throughout the Body
To deal with stubborn back pain, look to your local lumbar stabilizers for answers.
How to Deal With a Bully at Work
A workplace bully can wreak havoc on not just your job but your personal life, too. The good news? You don’t have to suffer in silence.
No-Vacation Nation
An unhealthy work-life balance affects not only our health and well-being, but our families and our society as a whole. Here’s what we can do about it.
Reducing Inflammation: The Key to Sustaining Healthy Weight Loss
Subsisting on low-calorie foods and skipping meals is no way to lose weight – and no way to live. Instead, we should rid our diets of toxins and inflammatory irritants. As a byproduct of cleaning up our bodies, we’ll shed extra pounds.