Author: Richard C. Trotter
Our bodies are home to trillions of different microorganisms. These good bacteria (also known as probiotics) are found in all different parts of your body, including your skin, vaginal microbiome, and yes, even your gut. This is often why probiotic supplements for gut health are so popular, and why, if you’re backed up, probiotics may help you poop. “Our gut microbiome is likely the most complex system in our body, having the greatest effect on our overall health,” says Tami Best, RDN, CDN, IFNCP, an integrative and functional dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching. Probiotics work to break down food and…
Figuring out when to fit in a workout between your job, family, friends, chores, or whatever other things you have going on in your life undoubtedly takes some planning and mental heavy lifting. Those runs, spin classes, or strength training sessions don’t just happen without a little forethought! But have you ever stopped to wonder how much time you spend thinking about exercise—and if those thoughts could be having a negative affect on your wellbeing? With the advent of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (like Ozempic), a new term, “food noise,”1 has emerged. Food noise refers to frequent or even constant…
Climbing up a tall mountain has different nutrition and hydration demands than powering through a workout at your local gym. As we transition into summertime outdoor activities like hiking, staying adequately nourished and hydrated should be top of mind. The best way to ensure you’re properly fueled (especially at those higher altitudes) greatly depends on the intensity of your hike and what the weather has in store, says Lisa Valente, RD, a registered dietitian and nutrition editor at Healthline. Bluebird day on the radar? Aside from loading up on the SPF, you may want to pack an extra stick (or…
Taking care of the skin on your feet is just as important as taking care of the skin on the rest of your body, which means your exfoliation and moisturizing routine should extend down to your toes. Maintaining soft feet can help eliminate cracked heels and calluses, and a pumice stone is a great exfoliation tool that can help you get there. Here, we spoke with Emily Splichal, DPM, Casey Ann Pidich, DPM, and Marisa Garshick, MD, on everything you need to know about pumice stones, how to use one safely, and how often you can incorporate this tool into your routine for feet that are soft as…
You’ve likely heard that magnesium is an essential mineral that’s involved in hundreds of bodily processes—including muscle and nerve function. It’s also been having a moment lately because of its relaxing and sleep-inducing effects (looking at you, sleepy girl mocktail). What you might not know, though, is that when you’re backed up, magnesium may actually help you poop. While most people can get all of the magnesium they need (anywhere from 320 to 420 milligrams per day) by eating magnesium-rich foods—including nuts, seeds, leafy greens, beans, whole grains, salmon, bananas, and potatoes—some people may need a magnesium supplement if they’re deficient…
If you’ve ever felt a burning sensation in your stomach or throat—after eating a particularly heavy meal or drinking your morning cup of joe, for example—you’ve likely had a case of heartburn or indigestion. This feeling every once in a while is harmless and not typically cause for concern. But if your heartburn happens all the time (like, even when you’re not eating), you could be dealing with GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease—a chronic, more severe version of heartburn. About 20 percent of U.S. adults deal with GERD, but if left untreated, it can lead to long-term complications with your…
Your morning cup of joe doesn’t just help you power through the early hours of your day. Although you’ll get the biggest boost of caffeine after it goes down the hatch, research shows that its residual effects can linger for a very long time—even until bedtime. According to 2024 research, 99 percent of caffeine is absorbed within 45 minutes1 of consuming it. However, the half-life of caffeine (aka the amount of time it takes for a substance to reduce by half in the body) is much longer. For some folks, the half-life of caffeine can range anywhere between 1.5 to 9.5…
Whether you’re taking a Pilates class on the reformer or the mat, there’s one move guaranteed to ignite your abs—the Pilates hundred. Traditionally used as a warm-up exercise, the move is “primarily a breathing exercise meant to strengthen and challenge breath capacity, control, and endurance,” says Cassandra Cotta, a certified Pilates instructor and founder of Pilates People in New York City. But this full-body, zero-equipment exercise will also strengthen your core, legs, and arms, all while improving posture and spinal stability. Oh, and it’s cardio, too. Here’s how to nail this two-minute, core-igniting exercise in your next Pilates session. How…
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