Getty/EKATERINAZAKHAROVA Collagen is either a must for smooth skin and supple joints—or an unproven supplement that will waste your money. Wellbeing editor KATHRYN DRURY WAGNER went in search of answers. CANS AND POUCHES OF COLLAGEN POWDER seem to be everywhere these days, stacked up in stores or...
Read MoreFeeling trapped inside? Or completely anchorless? A psychologist explains how we can intentionally build more freedom, structure, and connection into quarantine life. Photo by Tierney / Adobe Stock During my first day of graduate school to become a psychologist, a wise, mischievous, provocative professor said...
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Jennifer Ludington. Interview with Jennifer Ludington, women’s fitness and wellness coach ♠ ↓ I first met Jennifer Ludington when she contacted me to be a part of The Freedom Body Summit, a web-based women’s fitness seminar that she organized. After speaking to her, I came away impressed by...
Read MoreCultivating a clear awareness of our inner world during moments of strong emotion is a powerful, portable way to step back from the activation, find our calm, and discover a right way forward. Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock ♠ When we find ourselves in the grip of fiery anger, or constricting sadness,...
Read More♣ I’m not a meat lover, either vegetarian. So I have been eating eggs daily for a long time in order to fulfill my protein requirement. At least two eggs daily. That’s how my friends and relatives came up with warnings. Cholesterol. Heart deceases. Then I...
Read MoreOur powerful brains allow us to imagine and evaluate different scenarios in the past and future. But when we shift our attention to the present, our minds can quiet down. ↓ Some years ago one of my neighbors worked in the film industry...
Read More♠ Researchers in South Korea traced over 100 positive coronavirus cases to an exercise class ↓ A preponderance of online yoga classes, at-home workouts, and concerns about the “Quarantine 15” (seriously, do not worry about weight right now) suggest that the pandemic has not dampened the public’s interest...
Read MoreThis article was written for The Ready State Blog by Dr. Kelly Starrett and his wife Juliet Starrett. It is available for free there, alongside many other similar articles. If you like this kind of content I strongly recommend checking them out. ♣ ↓ ↓ Muscle mass is a major component...
Read MoreWhat we wish most for our children is that they may be happy. When facing times of crisis, or simply life’s regular ups and downs, what can we do to support our children’s search for sustainable happiness? I can clearly remember sitting in a parents...
Read More♠ It’s not so much what you eat, but what you don’t eat ↓ When I was writing for the opinion section of The New York Times, I had a number of close advisers. On nutrition matters, I came to rely more and more heavily on David Katz....
Read More♠ I gained eighty pounds when I carried my twins. I jumped that insane amount while carrying two babies, two placentas, two amniotic sacs, and wayyyyy too many cheeseburgers and milkshakes. ↓ Yet I dropped to below my pre-pregnant weight just a few months after I gave birth. ↓ Plenty...
Read MoreFeeling trapped inside? Or completely anchorless? A psychologist explains how we can intentionally build more freedom, structure, and connection into quarantine life. ↓ During my first day of graduate school to become a psychologist, a wise, mischievous, provocative professor said to us: Human suffering is often about freedom...
Read MoreNo matter what kind of storm life whips up for you, a simple notice-allow-breathe practice can help you find your calm. ♣ It’s hard to breathe; the air enveloping us is hot, stagnant. I look around a bit frantically at the other passengers packed tightly in the...
Read MoreMaking change is easier when you build new habits into your existing routine and have compassion for yourself along the way. Here are a few practical tips to help make your changes stick. Whether we like it or not, this time of year cues our minds...
Read MoreDo we really need to drink all that water? Are eight 8-ounce glasses a day really necessary for optimal health? The “8 x 8” recommendation is so ubiquitous, it needs to be addressed. ↓ There are a lot of papers published in the fitness literature showing benefit...
Read MoreMaking concessions to our changing bodies doesn’t mean giving up ↓ Something happened yesterday. It made me uncomfortable. I was working out, doing the Monday routine of weight lifting that pairs back and chest strengthening. I’m no bodybuilder, but I was kind of admiring my own guns as...
Read More♠ Fasting is not easy. If you are not used to it, you might feel hungry or cranky or both. The mental challenge is often tougher than the physical one. Eating is fun, it can distract you from uncomfortable thoughts, or it can help you to...
Read More♠ New studies reveal the most effective ways to maintain weight loss ↓ You’ve done your research, you’ve been eating healthier, you’ve been exercising more and you’ve successfully lost those pounds. Congratulations! But just when you’re about to celebrate, you realize you have to keep up with the...
Read MoreMaking change is easier when you build new habits into your existing routine and have compassion for yourself along the way. Here are a few practical tips to help make your changes stick. BY ELISHA GOLDSTEIN ↓ Whether we like it or not, this time of year cues...
Read More↓ When we listen to the nagging, negative voice inside our heads, we push ourselves too hard—and we push ourselves away, too. When you learn to love yourself, your relationships will improve for the better. ↓ Try a loving-kindness day: pick a day, don't schedule anything, and just see...
Read MoreBoosting your emotional wellbeing doesn’t always have to feature grand gestures and sweeping changes. Here are nine small adjustments you can make in your day-to-day life. A great way to welcome the New Year is to focus on your emotional wellbeing. After all, your emotional wellness...
Read More↓ On December 20, 2018, the president signed into law the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.[1] More commonly known as the Farm Bill of 2018, this act addresses a number of issues that pertain to our nation’s farmers, such as wetland conservation, environmental quality incentives, and...
Read More► Dr. Mark Hyman explains everything you need to know It certainly seems like one of the biggest diet trends right now is intermittent fasting. Everyone on Instagram’s talking about it, how-to guides are being published online, and some outlets are sharing its benefits — or warning...
Read More♠ Given up animal foods? How to ensure you don’t get to stage four. The damage could be irreversible. ♠ If you recently switched to a 100% plant-based diet, you can relax for quite some time. The adult liver can store enough vitamin B12 to last 1–5 years....
Read MoreSeveral simple ways of measuring a person’s health might matter more than body weight ♠ The numbers used to assess health are, for the most part, not helpful. ↓ There are the vital signs: heart and respiratory rates and body temperature. Sometimes blood pressure. These are critical in emergencies....
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