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....

And of course, water is the basic component of lemon water. Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated, but it also helps to optimize digestion and elimination, thus easing any uncomfortable symptoms of bloating. Sugar-sweetened beverages, like soda and sports drinks, have been linked to everything from weight gain to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Enter: lemon water. Lemons are a whole food, so switching to lemon water will spare your body of the sugar and chemical additives found in many sweetened beverages like soda or processed juices....

Schulz’s honest prose provides something everyone can relate to, as you’ll find in the excerpt below. To read the full story, purchase your own copy of Lost & Found here. We had, by then, spent two vertiginous, elongated, atemporal weeks in the hospital. At no point during that time did we have a diagnosis, still less a prognosis. At every point, we were besieged with new possibilities, new tests, new doctors, new hopes, new fears....

Beyond being full of probiotics, apple cider vinegar’s many other properties are beneficial for gut health. As functional medicine practitioner Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP, explains, “apple cider vinegar has also been shown1 to have antiviral and anti-yeast and antifungal benefits, all helpful in supporting microbiome and overall immune balance.” So before digging into your starchy faves like pasta, potatoes, and pretzels, try sipping on a little apple cider vinegar. Researchers believe it works by suppressing appetite....

This, of course, is hotly debated—with some swearing by it, while others deem it unnecessary. Here’s what you need to know. Regardless, it is simply a personal hygiene choice that individuals can make for themselves. If you want to make the switch to natural deodorant, great, and if you don’t, it’s also your call. As for how long it takes you to get used to using deodorant? Ultimately, your body will adjust to your new product in time and on its own schedule....

Some people are embracing the refreshing power of both a nap and caffeine by consuming caffeine before they snag a spot on the couch for a much-deserved midday slumber. According to Catherine Darley, N.D., founder of The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, “The caffeine nap strategy is to find somewhere safe to nap, quickly drink your favorite caffeine source, then take a nap for 20 minutes.” Seems easy enough. But how does it work, exactly?...

If you neglect adequate foot care, you may be left with excessive dryness, painful cracks, dense calluses, and even peeling skin. If this sounds like something you’ve experienced before, you’ve come to the right place. Here, everything you need to know about the causes, prevention, and treatment of dry and cracked feet. It’s important to note that there is a wide range of causes for dry feet. Sometimes lifestyle habits are relevant, but other times what’s going on inside the body is the primary cause....