Cold, boiled potatoes may not be on the menu at the Ritz Carlton, but certain experts would have it that the dish is among the best foods you could eat–at least where your gut health is concerned. The reason cold potatoes are so beneficial to maintaining a healthy gut environment boils down to the type … Read more
I’ve always loved Passover. Okay, not always; my three-quarters Jewish, mostly atheist family and I didn’t throw seders when I was growing up. But ever since college, I’ve been coming together with friends to read the Haggadah (albeit one with a queer, feminist, decidedly modern bent), break matzah apart, dip parsley in salt water, ask … Read more
Water is essential to our health and bodily wellbeing. And yet it’s not uncommon for us to find staying hydrated difficult–especially as busy, burned-out individuals. “Everything in your body depends on optimal hydration, from organ function to hormone balance,” explains Los Angeles-based nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. “When you’re hydrated, your joints are lubricated, your skin is … Read more
In a new survey of women ages 18-59 conducted by Origin, the country’s leading provider of women’s pelvic floor and whole-body physical therapy, reveals that the generational divide also hits below the belt. “There’s this myth that pelvic floor issues are only impacting women later in life, but the rates among millennials were either higher … Read more
I love the phrase “less is more.” It’s something I repeat several times a day in a wide variety of situations—although right now, I treat it more like a mantra than an actual practice. I’ve long been convinced that simple, minimalist routines are one of the definitive ways to make each day calmer and happier. … Read more
Not just an ingredient in hydrating serums that promise to add a plump, juicy glow to the skin, hyaluronic acid is one of the most important naturally occurring substances in the body. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, and works to support parts of the body such as the joints, … Read more
Finally, a gender gap that’s working in our favor. A new study conducted by the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles found that women needed about two-and-a-half hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week (think biking, running, or weight lifting) to reap maximal health benefits, while their male counterparts needed five. More … Read more
Boosting your vitamin D levels is an essential task to recover from winter blues, medical experts say. It is critical to have healthy levels of vitamin D to maintain bone health, support your immune system and promote cell growth, per Benenden Health. However, during long and dark winters, it is common for people to suffer from … Read more
Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and juices packed with bacteria that claim to enhance digestive health. Water infused with collagen carries the promise of better skin, and energy drinks offer to help burn body fat. Welcome … Read more
It can be pretty, um, crappy dealing with bowel issues. Figuring out what’s normal and what isn’t can be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. Stools come in all shapes and sizes and can shift forms depending on what you’re eating or what is going on in your life at the … Read more
