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Is Chocolate Actually Good for You? The Science Behind Dark Chocolate and Heart Health

Is Chocolate Actually Good for You? The Science...

Chocolate has captivated cultures for centuries. Its botanical name, Theobroma cacao, means “food of the gods.” Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations valued cacao so highly that it was once used as currency....

Is Chocolate Actually Good for You? The Science...

Chocolate has captivated cultures for centuries. Its botanical name, Theobroma cacao, means “food of the gods.” Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations valued cacao so highly that it was once used as currency....

Benefits of Salt Therapies and the Original Himalayan Crystal Salt Inhaler

Benefits of Salt Therapies and the Original Him...

Salt Therapies—A Tradition with Modern Relevance Salt therapies, which include gargling with salt water, neti pots, and salt caves (speleotherapy), have been used for thousands of years in both traditional...

Benefits of Salt Therapies and the Original Him...

Salt Therapies—A Tradition with Modern Relevance Salt therapies, which include gargling with salt water, neti pots, and salt caves (speleotherapy), have been used for thousands of years in both traditional...

Not All Maca is Created Equal: Why Maca Phenotypes Matter

Not All Maca is Created Equal: Why Maca Phenoty...

From the Author As a college lecturer, integrative functional doctor, and medical herbalist, I have used—and closely followed—the research into maca (Lepidium peruvianum) for more than 15 years. In my...

Not All Maca is Created Equal: Why Maca Phenoty...

From the Author As a college lecturer, integrative functional doctor, and medical herbalist, I have used—and closely followed—the research into maca (Lepidium peruvianum) for more than 15 years. In my...

How to Tell If Your “Himalayan” Salt Is the Real Thing

How to Tell If Your “Himalayan” Salt Is the Rea...

Many people assume that all pink or “Himalayan” salts are the same—but they aren’t. Some salts labeled as Himalayan actually come from entirely different regions, while others vary widely in...

How to Tell If Your “Himalayan” Salt Is the Rea...

Many people assume that all pink or “Himalayan” salts are the same—but they aren’t. Some salts labeled as Himalayan actually come from entirely different regions, while others vary widely in...

Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle Guidelines for Hormone Balance

Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle Guidelines for Hormo...

Hormones influence so much of how you feel each day — from your energy and sleep to your mood, appetite, and sense of steadiness. When things feel “off,” it’s easy...

Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle Guidelines for Hormo...

Hormones influence so much of how you feel each day — from your energy and sleep to your mood, appetite, and sense of steadiness. When things feel “off,” it’s easy...

Melatonin Benefits: From Fertility to Breastfeeding

Melatonin Benefits: From Fertility to Breastfee...

While melatonin is most commonly associated with sleep concerns, it has many additional benefits related to fertility and breastfeeding.

Melatonin Benefits: From Fertility to Breastfee...

While melatonin is most commonly associated with sleep concerns, it has many additional benefits related to fertility and breastfeeding.