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Rethinking Nutrition . . . for Real

By Renée Main

After years of quick-fix dieting, the cofounder of the ARORA program finally progressed toward her health goals when she made healthy eating a lifestyle.

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Gardens That Heal: Q&A With Juliet Blankespoor

By Marco Dregni

Herbs like basil, thyme, fennel, mint, and more can be used in cooking — and in herbal medicine.

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17 Types of Seafood to Avoid

By Heidi Wachter

Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.

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4 Simple Ways to Detox the Air in Your Home

By Jacqueline White

Do you know what you’re breathing in your home? Here’s how to improve your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment in your home.

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6 of Our Favorite Sunscreens

By Experience Life Staff

Here are some nontoxic sunscreens for a range of skin types.

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How Can I Protect My Hair From Chlorine Damage?

By Jolene Turner

Pro tips for enjoying summertime dips without harmful effects on your hair.

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How to Use Tea-Tree Oil

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

This antiseptic and antifungal essential oil has several applications. Discover a few ideas for your home and body.

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Do Environmental Toxins Play a Role in Food Reactivity?

By Mo Perry

Glyphosate, which is used in the herbicide Roundup, and mercury in fish can contribute to leaky gut.

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Low-Fat Diets Linked to Low Testosterone

By Craig Cox

Higher-fat diets are associated with higher levels of testosterone, according to three small studies.

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What Is the Skin Microbiome?

By Mo Perry

Turns out our skin has as many microbes as our gut. Here’s why that matters for health.

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Do the Chemicals in Single-Serve Coffee Pods Disrupt Hormones?

By Marco Dregni

A recent study looked at estrogenic chemicals in pod- brewed coffee. Here’s what it found out.

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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How Nature Supports Our Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Here’s how nature supports our mind and mood — and how to get more of it.

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7 Tips on Eating for Trauma Recovery

By Jessie Sholl

Cutting back on caffeine, eating magnesium-rich foods, and more can help support you while you are healing from chronic stress.

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How to Improve Vagal Tone

By Catherine Guthrie

Getting a massage, chanting, breathing deeply, and taking a cold shower can all help stimulate your vagus nerve.

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How Does EMDR Work?

By Quinton Skinner

No one is exactly sure how eye movement desensitization and reprocessing helps treat trauma, but here are three working theories.

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How EMDR Helps to Treat Trauma

By Quinton Skinner

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a trauma treatment that often produces results when nothing else will. But what is it, and how does it work?

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Returning to Your Roots: Hair Care Tips from a Natural Hair Enthusiast

By Kyra Scheeringa

LifeSpa stylist Kyra Scheeringa shares her personal hair journey and tips for making the switch to embrace and properly care for your natural hair texture.

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How to Build Romance Through Gratitude

By Courtney Helgoe

Genuine appreciation can increase intimacy in your relationship. Here’s how.

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How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here’s why.

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How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?

By Jessie Sholl

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

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