Personal Health

When you hear the word “diet,” you might think of eating smaller portions, eating less often, or using willpower to avoid certain foods. But did you know that there are some foods that can actually help you lose excess weight — or maintain a healthy weight? In this article, you’ll discover the top 11 foods that can help you drop extra pounds and keep them off — deliciously.

What do salads, sandwiches, and salaries have in common? They all take their names from one of the most historically and nutritionally important foods in the human diet: salt. Salt has played an outsized role in military campaigns, sometimes driving them and sometimes acting as a weapon. In this article, we’ll focus on a modern dilemma in the realm of nutrition: should we avoid salt and sodium, is it completely bad for us, or is there a healthy place for salt in our diets?

Social distancing and shelter-in-place measures are shifting all the time, as businesses and public spaces open and close, and as norms and regulations evolve. Many of us face reduced opportunities for physical connection and increased levels of stress. In this time, adopting effective health and wellness strategies is becoming more necessary than ever. Hear from Dr. Elizabeth Markle on her “Universal Prescription” for well-being and discover how to implement it in your own life.

Many Eastern healing traditions rely on certain plants to help the body deal with stress and regain balance. The West is just now catching up on the use of these plants, known as adaptogens. And they’re becoming increasingly popular. But do they work? Are they safe to use? What does the research say about them, and would you benefit from taking them?

One of the top strategies for boosting mental health is also one of the most often ignored: food. Food doesn’t just shape your physical body. It also shapes your emotions, mental clarity, and how you feel about and respond to life.

Thinking about growing your own food? Figure out what to plant and when, by using a planting calendar.

With our current food supply chain in disarray, and many people struggling to make ends meet, it’s time to bring back home gardening to take up the slack. In this article, you’ll find out the patriotic history of food gardens, and discover how to start growing food no matter where you live or how much land you have.

Learn how to make your own safe cleaning products using inexpensive, safe, and easy to find ingredients.

Vitamin C may be most commonly associated with oranges, but there is much more to the vitamin C story. Here’s what you need to know about vitamin C and what it does for your immune system.

Ginger is a popular spice found in many cuisines and home remedies. But aside from flavoring a variety of dishes and drinks, what do we know about this spicy root? Discover the health benefits of ginger and its potential side effects, in addition to ginger uses and recipes.

Along with the considerable stresses, losses, and frustrations of life during the coronavirus pandemic, are there also some good things happening? Ocean Robbins invites you to share any possible silver linings, lessons you’ve learned so far, or that you hope humanity might learn from this challenging time.

A massive body of evidence tells us that our diet and lifestyle choices can influence how our bodies respond to illness. In the time of COVID-19, this wisdom for staying healthy is more important than ever.