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Are Some Fishing ­Methods More Sustainable Than Others?

By Heidi Wachter

Pole and line, spearfishing and harpooning, trolling, and floating fish traps are some of the most sustainable methods out there. Here’s why.

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Planning a Camping Trip?

By Experience Life Staff

Check out our guide, which includes campfire recipes, the benefits of solo camping, and 9 hidden gems in our national park system.

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4 Ways to Be a Good Friend

By Jessie Sholl

To have good friends, you must be a good friend. The following telltale signs are adapted from Andrea Bonior’s The Friendship Fix.

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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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How Much Does Pollution Affect Seafood Quality?

By Heidi Wachter

Fish are frequently contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. Here are some tips on how to avoid toxins when you eat fish.

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5 of Our Favorite Sunscreens

By Experience Life Staff

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

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How pH Balance Affects Your Body’s Ability to Detox

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Discover how to naturally detoxify your body every day by maintaining a balanced pH level.

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Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?

By Sarah Tuff

Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.

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Is Food Reactivity On the Rise?

By Mo Perry

Yes. The most common allergenic foods are peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, finfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.

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What Happens to Your Body When It’s Dehydrated

By Sarah Tuff

Slowed cell metabolism and kidney stones are just some of the potential effects of underhydration.

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How Fermented Foods Help Your Body Naturally Detox

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Discover how fermented foods like kefir and yogurt can help your body’s natural detoxification process.

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Can Food Reactivity Be Healed?

By Mo Perry

Many food sensitivities can resolve over time — as long as the gut has a chance to heal and foods are reintroduced slowly.

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What Are Common Triggers for Food Intolerances and Sensitivities?

By Mo Perry

Leaky gut syndrome frequently precedes food intolerances and food sensitivities. Here’s why.

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7 Tips to Boost Your Butyrate

By Helen Martineau

If you’re eager to increase your own butyrate levels, here are several ways to start.

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Why Is it Important to Reintroduce Foods Over Time, When Possible?

By Mo Perry

Eating a wide variety of healthy foods is important for both physical and mental health, says our expert.

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How Sweat Inducing Foods Help Your Body Naturally Detox

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Discover how inducing your body to sweat can help your body’s natural detoxification process.

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How Healthy Fats and Oils Help Your Body Naturally Detox

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Discover which foods to include in your diet that naturally help fight inflammation, allowing the body to detox and improve your overall health.

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What Is a Food Intolerance?

By Mo Perry

Unlike food allergies and food sensitivities, food intolerances do not involve the immune system. Here’s why.

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What Is a Food Sensitivity?

By Mo Perry

Food sensitivities often cause delayed — not immediate — reactions such as joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.

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What Is a Food Allergy?

By Mo Perry

Although the term “food allergy” is used widely, it refers to a food exposure that triggers an immediate, marked immune response — often involving IgE antibodies.

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