September 2017 - Experience Life

- Stress Relief -

Which Adaptogens Work Best to Heal Burnout?

By Aviva Romm, MD

Functional-medicine doc Aviva Romm on which adaptogens help for burnout — and which are too stimulating.

- Fitness Tips -

How to Create a Strong Core

By Jennifer Blake

Strengthening your muscles is only one part of the equation. Learn how posture, breathing, and coordination can make your center more stable and solid.

- video -

Behind the Scenes With Lauren Singer (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Lauren Singer and learn how she’s cut back on waste — and why she’s passionate about helping others do the same.

- Nutrition -

Are You Sensitive to Sulfites?

By Michael Dregni

Sulfites are food preservatives that are used in a range of foods and drinks. Here are four tips to avoid them.

- Hormones -

Listen to Your Thyroid

By Amy Myers, MD

This little gland can make or break your health and well-being.

- Personal Development -

Be More With Less: Q&A With Courtney Carver

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Creator of Project 333, and author of Simple Ways to Be More With Less shares what she’s learned through simplifying her life — and a few tips to help you get started.

- video -

The Minimalist Workout (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Learn the moves for a minimalist circuit that offers a full-body strength and cardio workout you can do just about anywhere.

- Hormones -

Essential Thyroid Recipes

By Lisa Markley, MS, RDN and Jill Grunewald, HNC

Dairy-free, gluten-free recipes that nourish your thyroid.

- Environmental Health -

Life Outside the Box: Lauren Singer

By Heidi Wachter

Zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer is helping people lighten their environmental footprint — one container at a time.

- Travel -

Classic Family Vacations: Charleston

By Kelle Walsh

This charming Southern town offers antebellum architecture, friendly locals, and one of the country's best culinary scenes.

- Sleep -

Connecting Sleep and Genes

By Craig Cox

Are people with certain genes more prone to sleep disorders?

- Nutrition -

How to Find Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Here are seven tips to make sure you are buying the real deal.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: One More for the Road?

By Craig Cox

High-risk drinking has grown dramatically among the geezer set in the past decade. And mixed messages about alcohol’s health benefits could be part of the problem.