Maybe you’ve heard it’s a myth that birth control can negatively affect your future fertility. But while it’s true there are no studies showing that it directly interferes with conception, we also don’t have extensive research on the long-term impact of birth control on women’s health. In fact, there’s a lot we don’t know about fertility in general, let alone the intricacies that may come with using hormonal birth control for a decade or longer!...

Soon, you find the evidence. Maybe you’re looking for it, maybe you stumble upon it. Either way it confirms that something is going on—with someone else. You confront your partner and find out the details. Then you face the inevitable, impossible question: Do I stay or do I go? You always imagined you would leave if someone cheated, but you find that your love for your partner draws you back. So, you decide to stay....

Unfortunately, most women have never been taught the language their bodies communicate in, much less how to decipher the often-confusing messages it sends. One of the best ways for women to take charge of their endocrine health is to begin carefully observing and taking note of various menstrual signs and symptoms each month. If your cycle is less than 25 days, you may have a condition called Luteal Phase Defect1, which is characterized by a short luteal phase (the second half of your cycle after ovulation)....

To my surprise, visualization worked stunningly well. It seemed that as soon as I started practicing visualization for weight loss, a subtle shift happened inside of me. I just wasn’t as hungry. I started to crave healthier foods, and I started to become more active. I had more energy and less appetite. In just over two years I lost 220 pounds without forcibly restricting the quantity or quality of the foods I ate, and without forcing myself to exercise....

Nutrition is important, but there are some other great detox strategies I’d also like you to consider. Here are my favorites: However, saunas are not for everyone. Do not use saunas if you are or could be pregnant. Many people with MS and other chronic health issues can be severely intolerant to elevations in body temperature. Do not use a sauna until you can tolerate it well. I needed to recover remarkably before I was able to tolerate taking a sauna—this didn’t happen until six months into my recovery....

Ready to learn more about these probiotic perks? We dialed up a few experts to answer some of the top-searched questions people have on the internet, and reveal exactly what taking probiotics can do for your total well-being. Many people think about bacteria in terms of germs that make you sick. But probiotics are good bacteria that help support health, especially in the digestive tract.* These friendly bugs are key for maintaining the gut microbiome....

This season means something different for everyone (to find out your summer personality, take our quiz!). But for our culture connoisseurs and well-tanned travelers out there, summer means indulging our spontaneity, whether that’s finally getting on the pottery wheel, visiting a new destination, or simply enjoying the unique flavor artistry of Waterloo Sparkling Water. Your pals may be content grabbing a brew and lying poolside, but you see summer as a chance to expand your horizons....