That’s because your gut influences everything from your digestion to your brain and your immune system. That may look like obvious digestive support (think: gas, bloating, regularity) or some less obvious signs (suboptimal concentration, tiredness, and skin concerns). Luckily, there are a number of ways to check in with your body to see if you can optimize your gut health, plus expert-backed strategies to cope. Although everyone’s gut microbiome shares some similar characteristics, there are also vast differences....

Below are 10 pragmatic strategies (choose one and build from there!) to improve metabolic health in sustainable ways. These science-backed and expert-informed approaches represent opportunities we can lean into to flex our metabolism and actually see results. Ann Kulze, M.D., physician, nutrition expert, bestselling author of Eat Right for Life, and founder of The Healthy Living School®️ underscores these tried-and-true pillars of whole foods and regular movement. “Colorful plant-laden nutrition and daily physical activity that preserve muscle mass, fuel an active metabolism, and nurture long-term cardiometabolic health are foundational....

After consulting with our resident astrologers, The AstroTwins, I’ve put together 11 yoga poses to expand and release — two major cosmic themes under any given full moon. With tonight’s full moon (June 2) falling in Sagittarius, it’s also a time to harness your inner adventurer and bring forth your bold and fearless self. Begin in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), rooting the tailbone down and pressing through the soles of your feet....

Most of us know what it feels like to wake up from a deep, high-quality sleep: We get out of bed feeling mentally sharp and positive about the day ahead. Unfortunately, factors like stress, distractions, and uncomfortable bedroom environments can all keep us up at night and make energized mornings a distant dream. Over the years, I’ve interviewed dozens of physicians, psychologists, and neuroscientists who specialize in sleep to get their intel on the tools and techniques that will actually help people achieve their deepest rest....

But protein can be an emotional topic in the nutrition space, filled with clashing expert opinions and conflicting research. That’s why we consulted Don Layman, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading protein and amino acid requirements researchers, on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. He has spent over 30 years investigating the role of protein for muscle-centric health and has over 120 peer-reviewed research publications on the topic. Plus, that “0....

While addiction is a tricky subject, even if you haven’t yet slain the addictive impulse, you can start the process by feeding the body the nutrients it needs. There are schools of thought out there that attribute addiction to malnourishment; while it’s crucial to speak to your doctor to figure out what works for you and your body, you may find that supplementing with these herbs can help lessen the sting of withdrawal....

Zinc is a unique element with antioxidant properties necessary for the activity of over 100 enzymes and a wide range of critical functions in your body. These include cellular metabolism, protein synthesis, the creation of DNA, immune function, vision, and your senses of taste and smell, to name a few. Zinc also supports a healthy pregnancy and key features of growth and development. Because your body can’t make zinc, you need to get it in adequate amounts from the foods you eat....