Making time for rest, exercising proper nutrition, and utilizing supportive supplements, like Flora Health’s Adult’s Probiotic and Ferritin+ can help to promote healthy energy levels and immune function throughout your action-packed summer.* But to dive even deeper into the topic, we spoke with RD and seasonal eating expert Maggie Michalczyk. Maggie Michalczyk, R.D.: Carving out some downtime for yourself even when your schedule gets hectic during the warmer months is a must in my book....

With nearly 70 million Americans facing some sort of digestive disease, taking charge of your gut health is as imperative as ever. Studies have shown poor gut health does not only affect the digestive system1. It’s been linked to skin issues, mood disorders, negative emotions, diabetes, and even cancers2. What we eat and drink, our daily movement, sleep quality, and stress levels all impact our gut microbes and digestion. Learning about your gut microbiome gives you insight into your overall health and well-being....

We consulted the experts to learn what sets hydrotherapy hot tubs apart from other therapeutic treatments and how to pick out the right one for you. Plus, we analyzed a ton of options and compiled a list of the best hydrotherapy hot tubs out there so you can bring the spa to your own backyard. While hydrotherapy can technically take place in water of any temperature (or by taking a hot bath in your tub), hot tub hydrotherapy is one of the most popular options—and it has quite a few added benefits....

Not only can you order meal kits and premade meals directly to your door, but these convenient options are also now available with high-quality, organic ingredients that offer maximum nutrition with minimal effort. And the best organic meal delivery services don’t just use high-quality ingredients—they also offer options for various dietary preferences while prioritizing sustainability. The general rule is that organic food must be grown and processed within federal guidelines that address soil quality, animal welfare, pest and weed control, and use of additives....

For some, these birds have the reputation of being loud, aggressive, and mean. However, certain cultures see them as lucky or a symbol of good things to come. And according to animal spiritualist Jordana Van, seeing a blue jay a lot within a short period of time could indicate it’s coming to you as a force of spiritual guidance. The throat is one of the body’s main channels for creativity, and birds in general are representatives of the air element, which is all about communication, she notes....

If you’re trying to figure out whether canola oil or vegetable oil is the healthier option, or if they’re even healthy at all, you may be surprised by the answer. The canola plant actually started out as the rapeseed plant, but as is, rapeseed contains two toxic compounds—erucic acid and glucosinolates—and can’t be safely consumed. According to registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Shahzadi Devje, R.D., CDE, MSc, Canadian scientists figured out how to remove these compounds through targeted plant breeding and came up with the canola (Can for Canada and ola for oil) plant....

A word on the virus: HSV is incredibly contagious, and it’s caused by skin-to-skin contact—things like kissing or drinking after a person who has active lesions, touching the person’s skin, or sharing objects like silverware, lip balms, or razors. And while there’s a certain stigma around them (“They can affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem, especially for those who get them several times a year,” says board-certified dermatologist Zenovia Gabriel, M....