It amazes me how many people settle for health problems like a low libido because they think it’s normal or a side effect of aging. Just because something is common doesn’t make it normal. My job as a functional medicine practitioner is to get to the root cause of health problems like a low sex drive. So instead of just taking another pill, why don’t we actually find out why you have the problem in the first place?...
From a young age, founder Sylvie Chantecaille found herself fascinated by the healing powers of flowers and plants. A beauty industry pioneer, her ahead-of-the-curve passion for naturals soon homed in on plant stem cells and their promising skin potential. “As a girl, I spent long afternoons reading Paris Match in our attic surrounded by crates of drying, wrinkled apples,” she recalls. “So when I heard about research on a non-wrinkling apple whose stem cells had anti-aging properties, I was extremely interested in how they could be used in skin care....
Our team previously consulted with experts and podiatrists, rounding up some of the top sneakers for runners, the most comfortable shoes for walking, sneakers for standing all day, and even the best supportive options for people with plantar fasciitis. Today, we’ve sifted through our top picks to see which are discounted in the current holiday sales—and found the best Cyber Monday sneaker deals worth shopping right now. After all, there’s more to a good sneaker than meets the eye....
Episodic memory allows you to explicitly recall past experiences. It’s also what makes it possible to remember (and understand) the events that have shaped your life. Integrative neurologist Romie Mushtaq, M.D., explains further: “Episodic memory is your unique ability to remember your emotions and experiences around a specific event or situation in your life. [It] helps construct your sense of self, [as] it is unique and personal to you.” Episodic memory, like all types of memory, relies on the hippocampus....
In addition to filling our fridges with probiotic foods like yogurt and kombucha, probiotics have quickly become one of the most popular supplements in the United States. Despite their popularity, it’s important to note that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to probiotics. There are many different types of probiotics—called strains—and each one has its own special function. Every person also has a unique gut microbiome—or balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut—so the best probiotic for you may be different from the ideal choice for someone else....
How do you know if you’re suffering from imbalances in any of these areas? Hormones: With a hormone imbalance, you may experience the above symptoms, as well as heightened PMS and dryness. Gut: If you gut is unbalanced, you may also have bloating, constipation, or acid reflux. If any of these symptoms sounds familiar, I recommend following these key wellness tips below. As a health care practitioner who struggled with all three issues myself, I know making these simple changes can lead to big benefits: Vegetables also supply prebiotic fibers that good bacteria feed on in the gut....
Now, aloe vera’s soothing and hydrating abilities abound, no doubt, but to shrink a gnarly-looking zit? You might be a bit skeptical—understandably so. I certainly was, too, until I saw how her stubborn blemish had all but vanished the next day. Enter aloe, which is chock-full of anti-inflammatory vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and amino acids to soothe angry skin. Much of the research points to aloin, a specific compound in the aloe plant that can promote overall skin healing1, as well as bradykinase—an enzyme that can help reduce excessive inflammation when applied topically2....
