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The Roots of Anxiety: A Case Study
How detoxing helped one woman overcome her anxiety.
Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt
Halotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.
3 Ways to Rest Better
Three tips to help you make the most of your downtime.
5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure
These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.
Self-Massage Dos and Don’ts
This expert advice can help you get the most out of self-massage.
A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation
Whether you’re at home or the office, whether you have five minutes or 20, you can meditate. Really. Here’s a beginner’s guide.
Be Your Own Massage Therapist
Learn how to become your own bodyworker with these expert tips on trigger-point therapy and self-myofascial release.
How to Make the Most of a Long Commute
Our health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.
Anti-Anxiety Eating
These four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.
Which Adaptogens Work Best to Heal Burnout?
Integrative-medicine doc Aviva Romm on which adaptogens help for burnout — and which are too stimulating.
6 Tips to Stop Overscheduling
Too much on your plate? Here’s how to get back on schedule and recapture your sanity.
Why Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Women More Often Than Men?
Here’s what to know about thyroid dysfunction — and how to get tested.
How to Take a Beautiful Bath
Not a fan of tub time — or just haven’t found a routine that works for you? These six tips will make you a bath believer.
The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
New research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.
How to Use Lavender Oil
This popular essential oil can help boost your health and happiness.
How to Reboot Your Body’s Alarm System
Is your body’s survival response stuck in the “on” position? Aviva Romm’s new book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, explains how (and why) to locate the off switch.
The Food-Mood Connection
Yes, your eating habits play a big role in determining your disease risks. But did you know that they also have a huge effect on your state of mind?
Paging Dr. Google: How to Alleviate Online Medical Information Overwhelm
Medical information on the Internet can easily create confusion and anxiety. Richard Senelick, MD, neurologist and author, offers strategies to calm consumers of online health advice.