Nutrition & Lifestyle
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Ashwagandha: A Trendy Herb That Blew up on TikTok
Ashwagandha is the latest viral health trend on TikTok, where videos of users praising this herb's stress-relieving effects have reached huge audiences. But does it actually work? Let's look further into this popular herb and explore its health benefits.
People are constantly looking for ways to lower their stress levels. They look online, ask friends and family, or might just deal with it on their own. One of the most popular herbs for stress relief is ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is a popular ancient herb used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has a broad range of benefits.
Lifestyle Recommendations to Boost Low Thyroid Functions
Snooze or Lose: The Terrifying Truth About Driving Drowsy
Most drivers understand the dangers of texting and driving or drinking and driving, but many people underestimate how dangerous it is to drive while drowsy.
Melatonin has earned its popular spot in medicine cabinets all around the country. It is inexpensive, easily accessible, and typically considered “safe” to take. Melatonin entices those who would like to avoid prescribed pills for sleep. However, that doesn't mean that melatonin is as safe as we predict it to be.
Cooling Foods for the Summer Months
Summer is all about beating the heat. Surprisingly enough, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are “cooling foods” and “warming foods” and the definitions have nothing to do with the temperature of these food groups. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, eating cooling foods brings down the heat, and consuming warming foods adds heat to the body. The idea is to find a balance between the two. Fruits and veggies provide important nutrients and fiber all year long; eating naturally cooling foods helps you stay comfortable, even on the hottest days. In this blog, we will explore some of our favorite cooling foods that will help keep you cool during those hot summer months.