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Heidi Wachter

Heidi Wachter

Heidi Wachter is an Experience Life contributing editor, a journalist, editor, and content strategist specializing in health, wellness, healthcare, technology, and sustainability. She’s covered integrative medicine, digital innovation, environmental health, and more for CNN, Treehugger, Finance and Commerce, and other national outlets. Heidi is also a certified forest-bathing guide. Learn more at www.wachtergrrl.com and www.evergreenforestbathing.com.

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The Benefits of Cold Therapy

If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.
By Heidi Wachter
Functional/Integrative MedicineMental Health
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Redefining Obesity

Rather than looking just at a person’s weight, some progressive healthcare providers are seeking to identify obesity by its metabolic effects.
By Heidi Wachter
InflammationMetabolism/Weight Loss
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The Benefits of Heat Therapy

Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.
By Heidi Wachter
Functional/Integrative MedicineMental Health
a Life Time cold plunge and sauna

The Health Benefits of Thermal Stress

Ritual saunas and cold plunges have long been central practices in many cultures, and research now shows they can boost circulation, immune function, and mental clarity. Here's the science behind hot and cold therapies.
By Heidi Wachter
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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6 Ways Gardening Is the Ultimate Mind–Body Workout

The health benefits of gardening go beyond reaping a harvest of vegetables and fruits.
By Heidi Wachter
Fitness TipsHome/Living
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The Gardener’s Workout: 7 Functional Moves to Prevent Injury

Gardening is a great workout, but it may cause a lot of wear and tear on the body. These moves can help you tackle yard projects big and small.
By Heidi Wachter
Body-Weight WorkoutsFitness Tips
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6 Tips to Find Sustainable Seafood

Look for smaller, more abundant species, buy a share in a community-supported fishery, and four other tips to find sustainable seafood.
By Heidi Wachter
Sustainability
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17 Types of Seafood to Avoid

Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.
By Heidi Wachter
Cooking & FoodDetox
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Are Some Fishing ­Methods More Sustainable Than Others?

Pole and line, spearfishing and harpooning, trolling, and floating fish traps are some of the most sustainable methods out there. Here's why.
By Heidi Wachter
Sustainability
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Is There a Sustainability Difference Between Freshwater and Saltwater Fish?

Overfishing happens in both oceans and lakes.
By Heidi Wachter
Nutrition TipsSustainability
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