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Call it a “gut feeling” if you will, but the body craves probiotics. Probiotic supplements are live microorganisms that deliver “good bacteria” to the gut. This can lead to reduced discomfort, healthy brain function and support a well-balanced digestive system....

You’re already familiar with collagen, but did you know there are different types of collagen? Each collagen type is associated with a different health benefit. They also differ when it comes to prevalence and location in the body. Ahead, you’ll...

And liquid collagen vs. powder: what’s the difference? This article gives you the full scoop on what collagen is and the differences between liquid and powder collagen. Have you been searching for the best way to enjoy the health-boosting benefits...

Everyone loves a good cup of coffee in the morning. The most important step to getting there? Grinding your own coffee beans. On the surface, doing so may sound too intimidating to tackle. But learning how to grind coffee beans...

Healthy aging is not a contradictory phrase. However, life expectancy declined in recent years among US adults, to a level in line with 1944 data. As of 2020, Americans could expect to live on average to age 77, according to...

The CICO diet (calories in vs. calories out) pushes the idea that to lose weight, you only need to eat fewer calories than you burn each day. This diet suggests that it doesn’t matter what you eat—you can still lose...

The keto diet involves eating very small amounts of carbohydrates and higher amounts of fat to burn more body fat as fuel. While the standard version does not allow much variance in the ratio of macronutrients, the cyclical ketogenic diet...

As the weather warms up, you might be inclined to change up your coffee order. Whether you brew your own at home or treat yourself at a local coffee shop, warmer temperatures make cold brew and iced coffee sound more...

There’s no substitute for a full night’s sleep, but there is a particular combination of meditation and yoga that comes close: yoga nidra. Yoga and meditation experts believe that one 30-minute practice of yoga nidra can be very restful for...

Do you suspect you have a food intolerance? Perhaps you have digestive or other issues that seem to come and go, or you’re experiencing lingering brain fog and fatigue. The answer might be on your plate. Learning how to do...

These days, you can find versions of Bulletproof Coffee (aka coffee with butter and MCT oil) most places you drink coffee. But what do you know about that last ingredient? MCT oil is a powerful addition to your daily routine,...

Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein, and is instrumental in supporting skin, nails, joint and hair health. Unfortunately, as is the case with all good things in life, our collagen levels don’t remain the same. As we grow older,...

Sleep is one of the pillars of high performance. Your whole body runs better after a good night’s sleep, and considering that struggles with occasional insomnia are common, it’s worth your time to learn how to improve your sleep so...

Magnesium is one of the most fascinating micronutrients. It affects everything from energy to brain function—but many people of all ages are not getting enough magnesium. That’s why a magnesium supplement can be beneficial. Not all magnesium supplements are the...

Lion’s mane mushroom earned its common name because some say it looks like a lion’s mane. This fluffy white mushroom is also a powerful nootropic with science-backed benefits. You might have heard of people mixing lion’s mane into their coffee...

For thousands of years, activated charcoal has been used to help detoxify the body. Today, it can help offset the discomfort that comes after eating foods that cause gas and bloating. But what does activated charcoal do once it’s in...