What To Look For In A High Quality Omega 3 Supplement

“We know from published research that over 90% of Americans1 fail to consume the minimum amount of oily fish recommended for general health, just two servings a week,” says nutrition scientist Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, mbg’s director of scientific affairs. “To mind this massively widespread nutritional gap, a potent omega-3 product taken daily makes a whole lot of sense.”* And given the vast number of brands and different fish oil supplement options out there, vetting and selecting a product can feel like a much bigger task than initially meets the eye....

January 23, 2023 · 7 min · 1466 words · Terry Pearson

Why Am I Gaining Weight When I Eat Healthily

One major problem—that I see my patients struggle with all the time—is that so many healthy eating programs rarely address the healthier habits that need to accompany healthier food choices. Both aspects are important and work synergistically to not only help you lose weight and feel healthier but to also help you stick with it long-term. Most healthier, lighter foods don’t have this effect and their intake is easier to control....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 659 words · Christopher Parker

Why Food Allergies Are On The Rise 5 Ways To Prevent Them

While there is debate about exactly who should be eating what, one thing that we do know for sure is that food allergies are on the rise, and they are changing our relationship with food forever. A food allergy3 occurs when we have an immune-mediated reaction to a food or often a particular part of a food. This is usually mediated by IgE4, an antibody your body makes in response to allergens....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 493 words · Jason Rodriguez

10 Easy Ways To Make Your Nails Grow Faster Stronger

Here, the best tips we’ve ever received: If you’re looking for a new cuticle oil, here are a few of our favorites. Well specifically, your nails consist of the protein keratin (like your hair), so it’s important to make sure you’re getting your fill of keratin-building amino acids. Two of the most popular ways to do so (and widely studied, we might add) are biotin and collagen supplements, as they tend to be the most effective in supporting nail health....

January 22, 2023 · 3 min · 535 words · Andrew Miller

10 Times When Jealousy Is Healthy In A Relationship

Part of the reason jealousy causes us to feel so uncomfortable is that we typically think of it as a toxic and unhealthy emotion—something to rid ourselves of ASAP. So we add on a layer of self-blame or even a layer of fatality (i.e., if there’s jealousy in the relationship, it must be doomed). Yet thinking this way is precisely what makes jealousy feel insurmountable, even though negative emotions are a totally normal thing to feel....

January 22, 2023 · 4 min · 717 words · Ronald Berger

10 Tips For Listening To Your Inner Voice Why You Should

Whether your inner voice is responding to a present situation, reflecting on a past experience, or helping to guide you in the future, astrologer and author of Cosmic Health Jennifer Racioppi says, “No matter what, the inner voice is the voice of truth—our unique voice of truth that comes from within. Simply put, our inner voice is our innate intelligence.” And when we listen to it, she adds, we turn inward “to hear what our body and soul have to say before looking to the world outside of ourselves for direction....

January 22, 2023 · 3 min · 493 words · Maria Taylor

11 Dating Lessons I Wish I D Learned In My Twenties

That heartbreak cut raw and deep. But ultimately, it allowed me to find strength, happiness, and peace that only I could give myself. It also put me back in the dating arena. But this time, thanks to a hefty load of personal work, it was different. My last relationship (once I moved past the pain) was full of beautiful learning opportunities. The more fun the actual date experience is, the more fun you and your date will have....

January 22, 2023 · 3 min · 473 words · Melissa Williams