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Philosophy
fromBig Think
18 hours ago

What if the real driver of your health isn't genes or diet - but energy flow?

Energy flow defines vitality and shapes human experience, distinguishing living beings from the lifeless.
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Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

4 healthy aging habits that a longevity doctor follows most days, including strength training

Preventive habits, especially prioritizing sleep, are crucial for optimizing health and longevity.
Wellness
fromBon Appetit
1 week ago

The Best Sleep Drinks for a Restful Night

Sleepy time mocktails with ingredients like magnesium and tart cherry juice can aid relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

The functional beverage market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for wellness-oriented drinks with diverse benefits.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 weeks ago

5 Natural Remedies That Can Help With Hot Flashes

Menopause is a natural transition, not a disease, and understanding its symptoms like hot flashes can empower women.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Worst Yogi Tea We Tried Tasted Like Something From The Medicine Cabinet - Tasting Table

Yogi's Throat Comfort tea soothes sore throats but has an unpleasant taste reminiscent of cough syrup.
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Powerhouse Food That Can Boost Your Energy Without Eating It, According To Science - Tasting Table

The scent of peppermint can enhance focus, alertness, and alleviate nausea due to its menthol content.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

8 Ways To Upgrade A Cup Of Herbal Tea - Tasting Table

Herbal tea offers diverse flavors and can be enhanced with delicate additions, unlike coffee, which often overpowers with strong flavors.
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

How To Safely Drink Fire Cider To Enjoy The Amazing Benefits - Tasting Table

Fire cider is a traditional herbal vinegar tonic known for its immune-boosting properties and is safe to consume when diluted.
Wellness
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Kick your tiredness with these 7 natural energy boosters

Natural energy boosters including gut-healthy diet, nutrient-dense foods, and lifestyle changes can combat exhaustion without relying on caffeine.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

5 Yoga Poses That Help You Overcome Fatigue

Chronic exhaustion stems from kapha imbalance; brief yoga practice redirects stuck energy through movement and breath to restore vitality.
Yoga
fromhttps://www.arogyayogaschool.com/blog
1 month ago

Tonghou Superfood Guide: Nutrition, Health Benefits

Tonghou is a nutrient-rich Asian leafy green used in East Asian cuisines for its distinctive taste, aroma, and significant health benefits including digestion support and inflammation reduction.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Trust Nature's Medicine: A New Perspective on Insomnia

Attempting to control sleep triggers anxiety that prevents sleep; instead, trusting the brain's automated sleep process enables natural, restorative rest.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

These 'clinically tested' gummies may or may not help you poop

Grüns gummy vitamins are popular for their taste and organic ingredients, appealing to consumers seeking enjoyable supplement options.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Taking multivitamin daily could help to slow biological ageing, study suggests

One theory is that by slowing the rate of biological ageing, it may be possible to prevent or mitigate age-related illness, meaning people have more years of good health. A study carried out by researchers in the US and including funding from the confectionery manufacturer Mars suggests a daily multivitamin could help slow some markers of biological ageing – although what that means in terms of health remains unclear.
Health
Food & drink
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 immune-boosting foods to eat in February when winter illness rates are highest - Silicon Canals

Eating immune-supporting foods such as citrus and garlic strengthens the immune system during winter, helping offset vitamin D deficiency and increased exposure to indoor pathogens.
fromcooking.nytimes.com
2 months ago

24 Easy, Healthy Soups That Will Make You Feel Better

If you're trying to eat more vegetables, consider slurping more soup. Most of them rely on vegetables as a base, and from there, it's easy to add even more for a belly-filling, nourishing meal. Without much effort, you can easily work two servings of vegetables into a single bowl. Soup also happens to be one of the most simple and soul-warming things to make, a breeze to customize and easily packed for lunches,
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Recipes: Flu-buster soup and Lunar New Year longevity noodles

Ginger and greens noodle soup provides effective relief from flu symptoms through warming spices, nutrient-dense greens, and healing broth.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

8 Benefits of Chamomile Essential Oil

Recent studies have shown positive results around using chamomile oil to treat generalized anxiety disorder. A 2017 study found that chamomile extract reduced symptoms of GAD over the course of 8 weeks and was comparable to conventional anxiety drug treatment. More research needs to be done, but chamomile oil can be drug alternative to treat anxiety and high cortisol levels.
Alternative medicine
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

14 Yogi Tea Flavors, Ranked - Tasting Table

A reviewer ranked 14 Yogi Tea varieties by flavor quality, finding Throat Comfort disappointing due to overpowering wild cherry bark that masked desired licorice and fennel notes.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Is detoxing worth the hype?

This opening episode dives straight into detoxing. From juice cleanses and detox teas to charcoal pills, foot pads, and coffee enemas, Edwards and Baumgardt watch, wince, and occasionally laugh their way through some of the internet's most popular detox trends. Along the way, they ask what these products claim to remove, how they supposedly work, and why feeling worse is often reframed online as a sign that a detox is "working."
Health
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Mix Up This 3-Ingredient Juice For A Major Magnesium Boost - Tasting Table

ABC juice—apple, beetroot, and carrot—provides a quick magnesium boost along with antioxidants, fiber, folate, and other nutrients for overall health.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The New Spa Ritual Isn't a Massage - It's What You Drink

Spa beverages in 2026 focus on ayurvedic, adaptogenic, non-alcoholic drinks designed to support wellness, hydration, and mood balance.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

What Makes Liquid Remedy A Healthy Diet Soda - Tasting Table

Liquid Remedy clocks in at just 5 calories per 8.5 ounce can and zero sugar. It's a kombucha drink rather than a soda, but it comes in a range of fun fruity flavors such as mixed berry and raspberry lemonade that will help you scratch that soda itch. Kombucha is a probiotic drink that has been shown to have some benefits for gut health.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Tea can improve your health and longevity, but how you drink it matters

Drinking tea, particularly green tea, is linked to better heart health, improved metabolism, and lower risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. It may also help protect the brain and preserve muscle strength as people age. However, processed teas-such as bottled and bubble varieties-often contain sugars and additives that may cancel out these benefits. Moderation and choosing freshly brewed tea appear key.
Food & drink
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

5 Good News Items-Because We All Need Them

Remaining present in the modern world includes noticing the good. We're not talking toxic positivity here. We're referring to a simple commitment to also noticing what's good in the world even as you navigate what's not. Whether you find these reminders burrowed in a news story, the feeling of being on your mat or out on a run, or the eyes of a loved one doesn't matter. Noticing them does.
Yoga
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Hot Water Before Bed - Tasting Table

Have you ever struggled to find the perfect drink just before bed? Something like coffee or another caffeinated drink is usually out of the question. Likewise, you don't want a sugary drink if you just brushed your teeth. Cold water, and even room-temperature water, might be the standard, but you should consider the benefits of hot water if you've never tried it before. It can benefit you in more ways than you'd think.
Wellness
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Can chia seeds and bone broth really 'heal' your gut?

Gut microbiome influences physical and mental health, but many viral "gut-healing" trends are oversold; dietary fibre diversity and overall diet matter more than single fixes.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

If you adopt these 8 habits before you turn 60, you'll maintain your youthful energy for decades - Silicon Canals

Consistent daily movement and deliberate stress recovery preserve mobility, energy, and resilience, enabling healthier aging through small, sustainable habits.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?

"We are sending our supplies all over the world," Andrew Goring, manager director of Lonsdale Health, explains. "Around the UK, obviously, but also to Australia, parts of Asia, Kuwait, Iraq. "
Health
Wellness
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

AG1 is a lot less science-y than it sounds

Greens powders like AG1 claim convenience and broad health benefits but rely on freeze-dried vegetable blends, heavy marketing, and 'clinically backed' claims.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chinamaxxing' your health: America's obsession with Chinese medicine is taking over TikTok

Traditional Chinese medicine practices like drinking hot water and consuming specific herbal remedies have gained popularity among American social media creators and audiences, driven by distrust in Western institutions and a cultural trend called Chinamaxxing.
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

This Sleepytime Latte Is Better Than Melatonin

Within 15 minutes, I start to feel noticeably more relaxed. Within 10 minutes of lying down, I've dropped off to sleep. And then, unless one of my kids decides they need me at 2 a.m., I stay that way until 6 or 6:30 in the morning-my normal wake-up time. According to the Garmin watch I wear almost constantly, my average sleep score has gone from "fair" to "good."
Wellness
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

These Are The 10 Best Teas To Drink If You Have Acid Reflux - Tasting Table

Acid reflux and its chronic counterpart, GERD, occur when digestive acid from the stomach is forced back up the esophagus, causing irritation and even damage. It's caused by a weakening or relaxing of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES), which is there to prevent this backward flow, which can be brought on by pregnancy, smoking, weight gain, medications, or even just lying down after a big meal.
Alternative medicine
Wellness
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Can snacks help you sleep?

Alice Mushrooms' Nightcap chocolate, containing reishi mushrooms, chamomile, magnesium, zinc, and L-theanine, is now available in 2,000 US stores and capitalizes on growing demand for natural sleep aids.
Wellness
fromMail Online
2 months ago

A nutritionist reveals the wellness trends she would always be wary of

Expensive wellness products often make grand claims without strong scientific evidence and are unnecessary compared with basic diet, hydration, and lifestyle habits.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 months ago

The Personalized Vitamin Routine That Fits Her Life

vyv (pronounced v-eye-v), a new personalized vitamin and supplement brand designed for women ages 20 to 30 who want wellness to feel intuitive, flexible, and easy to keep up with. Think less pressure, fewer bottles, and way more "this actually works for my life." vyv is the younger sister brand to Persona™ Nutrition, designed with a fresh lens for Gen Z/Millennial females juggling packed schedules, shifting hormones, and big goals-without asking them to become supplement experts along the way.
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Help yourself to stronger immunity

The immune system can be enhanced through science-backed interventions including specific supplements, vaccines, and exercise, with omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin showing evidence of effectiveness while vitamin D proves less beneficial than previously claimed.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Time to Spring Ahead

Research shows that in the days following the spring transition, there are measurable increases in sleep disruption, impaired alertness, workplace errors, motor vehicle accidents, and even short-term elevations in cardiovascular events and blood sugar variability.
Alternative medicine
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 months ago

Supplement Supports Healthy Testosterone Production

Testosterone is vital to a man's physical strength, body composition, sex drive and mood. But as men get older, they naturally produce less of it. Life Extension's bestselling Testosterone Elite is a non-hormonal dietary supplement that encourages healthy testosterone production in men using clinically studied proprietary ingredients-and it's recently been updated to include Bio-Luteolin™, which is up to 14x times more bioavailable than regular luteolin supplements* and has been shown in a clinical trial to promote healthy testosterone levels.
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Followed All the Best Wellness Advice on TikTok. It Landed Me in Hell.

Immune-boosting supplements like ashwagandha and spirulina can trigger autoimmune diseases in susceptible individuals, as demonstrated by a case of dermatomyositis.
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