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Why Collagen?
Collagen is something of a buzzword in the nutrition world of late, yet this nutrient has always been important to our overall health. As our eating patterns have steered toward processed and convenience foods over the past 60 years, our dietary needs for collagen have increased — hence the growing interest in collagen supplementation. Anika Christ, RD, explains what collagen is, its role in our body, and its advantages for health. She also offers guidance around supplementation and supporting your body’s natural production of this nutrient.
A Guide to Healthy Skincare for Teenagers
A top esthetician shares simple steps to help your teen learn how to take good care of their skin.
What Are the Chakras?
Discover the body’s seven energy centers. Plus, enhance your well-being with this chakra meditation.
Ask Coach Anika: How Do I Exercise During a Detox?
Advice for continuing your workouts while participating in Life Time’s D.TOX program.
How to Talk to Your Stylist for the Perfect Salon Blowout
Top hairstylists share the secrets for getting a flawless finished style you love. Plus, they divulge the steps for creating a blown-out look at home.
10 Ideas for an End-of-Summer Self-Care Day
Close out the season on a relaxing note with these refreshing practices.
How is Qi Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Some have speculated that the concept of the Force in Star Wars is based on qi (pronounced “chee”). Learn how it affects your health and vitality.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Be Sun Smart
Outdoor time in the sun is essential to your health, but too much sun exposure can have serious consequences. Use this month’s One Healthy Habit challenge to find the right balance.
4 Common Tools Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM practitioners use acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, and bodywork to treat their patients. Here’s why.
What Is Forest Bathing?
Spending time among trees can offer a surprising range of health benefits.
How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Support Your Health and Well-Being?
More than just acupuncture, this system of healing focuses on a holistic approach to health, and a growing body of research supports its efficacy. Learn how TCM works and how it can treat the whole person.
What Is Skin Cycling?
What to know about this viral social media trend and why it’s one that’s actually endorsed by many estheticians.
How Do B Vitamins Help Support Your Sex Drive?
Discover how to optimize your intake of this important nutrient to support a healthy libido.
Too Much Sun? Here’s How to Soothe Your Skin
A licensed esthetician offers tips for treating sunburn, along with strategies for protecting your skin during the sunny season.
4 Aphrodisiac Foods to Increase Your Libido
An integrative dietitian recommends four favorite foods to increase sex drive.
How Vitamin D Helps to Support Your Sex Drive
The sunshine vitamin plays an important role in our overall health, including helping to maintain a healthy libido. Learn more.
Can Zinc Help Increase Your Sex Drive?
Studies have shown that maintaining optimal levels of zinc can play a significant role in improving libido. Find out more.
How Flavonoids Help to Support Your Sex Drive
Flavonoids naturally occur in berries, citrus fruits, tea, and dark chocolate. Discover how to maximize the benefits of this nutrient to improve your libido.
What Is Healing Touch?
This form of energy healing is becoming increasingly common in healthcare settings to support pain relief. Here’s what we understand about it.
How DHEA Levels Affect Your Sex Drive
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a precursor to testosterone, which stimulates the libido in both men and women.
How Do You Manage Keratosis Pilaris?
This common skin condition can be frustrating to deal with, but you can address it with this three-step plan.