Our hormones affect pretty much everything in our body, from metabolism and weight loss, to fertility, blood pressure, sleep and more. Leptin is a hormone that helps to regulate body weight and energy balance by inhibiting hunger. Its main role is to regulate fat storage and how many calories you eat and burn. If your body becomes resistant to leptin, it stops receiving and responding to its…
Your hormones are fundamental to all the systems in your body. From reproduction to mood to energy levels, having balanced hormones optimizes your health. Your hormones shift constantly throughout the day and when your hormones aren’t balanced properly, it can lead to…
Did you know you can workout for your menstrual cycle? Cycle syncing is all about making lifestyle choices, from the food you eat to the exercises you do, according to your menstrual cycle. This can be especially helpful if you feel like your hormones are out of whack.
Oxytocin is known as one of the happy hormones. It plays an important part in human bonding and has a positive impact on mood and emotion. Your body produces oxytocin naturally, however if you have low oxytocin, you may notice signs of social isolation, low sex drive, irritability and the inability to feel affectionate. If you think you’re low in this feel-good hormone, we’re letting you in on…
You’re never too old to learn how to do the splits. Splits increase your flexibility and improve your balance and strength, which naturally wear with age. They’re great for your joint health and reduce your risk of injury from day to day tasks. Once your splits start…
Smooth, creamy, and a little nutty, avocados are a very versatile fruit.
And if you love avocados, you’ll be happy to know that they love you right back. More specifically, your heart. Routinely eating avocados as part of a healthy diet has been shown to help protect your…
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Trying to balance family, work, a busy schedule, a social life, and a growing to-do list can draw us away from the things we want to do towards the things we have to do. Simplifying your life can help bring clarity to what’s most important to you and give you more time and energy to focus on these things. Check out 10 brilliant ways to simplify your life so…
There’s nothing better than the delicious smells of a freshly baked pie coming from your oven.
But if you’re gluten-free or making changes to your diet, you may not think it’s possible to have a flaky, buttery pie without any of the gluten.
Surprise! From tart…
Comfort food. Two little words that bring to mind dishes like french fries, mac and cheese, ice cream, cheeseburgers, and of course, chocolate.
If you’re searching for comfort foods that are also healthy, we’ve put together a list of 60 of our favorite Winter comfort…
The chia seed may seem simple, but don’t be fooled by its small size. These tiny seeds are actually quite impressive. They’re packed with healthy nutrients and offer some amazing health benefits. Popular in many plant-based diets, you can enjoy them with breakfast, as a snack, or even with dessert.
We’ve made it simple to take advantage of all they have to offer with our list of 12 easy ways…