But when undertaking any lifestyle or dietary change, a healthy mindset is always essential—especially when beginning a diet whose success relies on perfectly calculated ratios of macronutrients. As a functional medicine practitioner, I have seen the most well-intentioned people become obsessed with following the conventional keto diet perfectly, and this stress actually ends up causing more harm than good. Here are six signs a well-intentioned diet, whether it’s the ketogenic diet or any other way of eating, has likely devolved into disordered eating: In a way, it’s “easier” to choose these processed foods—along with high-fat, virtually zero-carb foods like bacon and butter—instead of fresh foods like vegetables, which naturally contain some carbs that are harder to calculate as precisely....

This isn’t a commentary on physicians—we love our MDs and DOs! But it is a reflection of the physician shortage affecting our country. In fact, we’re estimated to hit a deficit of more than 121,000 physicians by 2030. The shortage of docs is already creating huge barriers to healthcare access, especially in rural areas, where only 11% of physicians choose to practice. Take Kentucky, for instance, where 102 of the 120 counties have been designated as “medically underserved areas....

Here, learn everything you’d ever want to know about sweet potatoes—including seven compelling health benefits—that will inspire you to eat this superfood daily. For years, scientists have been debating this very question. Some argued that the Thanksgiving staple originated in North America, while others weren’t so convinced. In 2018, research by a paleobotanist at Indiana University suggested that the sweet potato’s actual continent of origin is Asia—and that this root veggie has been growing for way longer than we thought....

According to licensed therapist Nancy Colier, LCSW, many of the best dating apps available today make it super simple to connect with people that are your age, have similar interests, or are looking for the same thing as you. To help get you started, here are the seven best dating apps and sites for people over 40 that have proven track records of success. And even if you don’t want children, of course the urgency to find a partner can still exist....

The foods you eat, as well as the foods you choose not to eat, are a critical part of healing your adrenals and restoring hormonal balance. Your diet will make the task of healing adrenal fatigue either much easier or much more difficult, depending on the choices you make. So which are the best foods for supporting your adrenals? Here are the superfoods that deliver many of the key building blocks that your adrenals need: I like to have liver twice a week....

Here’s your easy-to-follow guide to what makes cookware “toxic,” how to find cleaner materials and brands, and how to use them safely. Because all you should have to worry about in the kitchen is nailing that recipe. For a long while, these chemicals were used to give nonstick materials like Teflon their slick coating. There’s research suggesting that exposure to PFAS can cause hormone disruption, reproductive issues2, and certain cancers3 in animals and humans—though scientists are still unsure about the level of exposure needed to affect health....

Different digits have different meanings, often related to how big or small the number is. The number 1 (aka the first single digit), for example, typically indicates a beginning, while the number 9 (the last single digit) often relates to endings or finalities. And as Richardson explains, understanding angel numbers and their accompanying messages involves getting clear on what was happening—or what you were thinking about—when you noticed them. For example, you might notice the clock at 1:11 as you were thinking about expanding your business, for instance, which would be a positive sign that your angels support that idea, Richardson notes....