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As summer comes to a close, the fall season begins with pumpkin spice-flavored drinks and desserts, pumpkin picking for Jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween, and the classic and decadent pumpkin pie—a Thanksgiving staple. But there’s more to fall than just pumpkin spice lattes and...

As we move into the Fall season, we are often drawn to familiar, seasonal flavors (pumpkin spice, anyone?!) and comforting, warming meals. The traditional treats of autumn are tempting, but often loaded with sugar and calories. With a few simple swaps, you can savor and sip healthier this season....

Nootropics are the newest category of cognition and mood-improving supplements that are available over the counter. These supplements are used to support a healthy mood, enhance mental speed and alertness, improve memory and verbal recall, and reduce brain fog, all without the stimulation of...

Constipation is relatively common, affecting over 20% of the population each year[1]. The nature of a person's bowel movements is influenced by a variety of factors, including activity and eating habits, gender, age, and overall health status. There is no specific number of bowel movements that a...

Nootropics, or “smart drugs” are natural or manufactured chemicals that can be used to help healthy people boost their mental performance.

They've become increasingly popular in today's competitive culture, and they're frequently used to improve memory, focus, creativity,...

Many women dread the onset of menopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, lack of sexual libido, and other symptoms can cause concern or discomfort. While you may not be able to avoid menopause, you can lessen the effects by eating well. In addition, hormonal changes as we age can lead to extra weight...

Did you know that your blood sugar levels fluctuate throughout the entire day? If the sugar AKA glucose levels in your blood are too low, you can sometimes get a condition called hypoglycemia.

Reactive hypoglycemia (postprandial hypoglycemia) refers to a drop in blood sugar that occurs shortly...

Inositol or more specifically, myo-inositol, is a carbohydrate present in food and dietary supplements, as well as in your body. This molecule comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with a chemical structure that is comparable to the major sugar in your blood… glucose! 

This...

Exercising outside during the summer months can be difficult as the temperature rises. When the sun is shining brightly, even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can feel overheated.

Here are my top tips to help you stay active comfortably in the hot months of Summer: 

Choose your exercise...

Electrolytes are minerals, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium, that are necessary for a variety of bodily functions. They're frequently linked to dehydration and highlighted in advertisements for sports drinks that claim to replace electrolytes lost through sweat. Some other electrolytes in...