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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 5 Supplements for Mental Health
By Henry Emmons, MDHere are some key supplements to give your mental health a boost.
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- Gut Health -
Which Health Conditions Do Probiotics Help?
By Mo PerryIBS, leaky gut syndrome, and mood disorders are just some of the conditions probiotics may help treat.
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How Do I Find the Right Probiotic Supplement for Me?
By Mo PerryNot all probiotics — or gut microbiomes — are created equal. Here's how to find the right probiotic for you.
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Can’t I Just Get the Probiotics I Need From Food?
By Mo PerryEven if you eat a high-quality diet, you might want to supplement with a probiotic. Here's why.
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How Do I Identify a Quality Probiotic Supplement?
By Mo PerryThe FDA doesn't regulate supplements, but here are some tips to suss out a quality probiotic.
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Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics
By Mo PerryWhy are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.
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Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe foods and beverages you shun when you're sick can be just as important as those you eat.
- General Health -
The Best Supplements for Colds
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIntegrative nutritionist Kathie Swift, RDN, MS, recommends the following supplements when fighting off a cold.
- General Health -
11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCConquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that make you feel better.
- General Health -
How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?
By Mo PerryDosage ranges widely from person to person. Here are some tips to determine your ideal CBD dose.
- General Health -
Understanding CBD
By Mo PerryWhat is CBD? Our integrative-health experts explain how cannabidiol works to relieve pain, anxiety, and more.
- Nutrition -
Do GABA Supplements Help With Anxiety?
By Jon SpaydeMany people believe GABA may help with anxiety, but the data is limited.
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6 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
By Jill Metzler PattonSeasonal affective disorder can make a stressful time of year even harder. Here’s how to offset the symptoms of SAD.
- Gut Health -
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
By Catherine GuthrieHere’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.
- Nutrition -
5 Tips to Supplement With Vitamin D
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIf you can't sufficiently raise your vitamin D levels with whole foods or sunshine, here are ways to supplement wisely.
- Nutrition -
How to Choose an Omega-3 Supplement
By Julie KendrickLooking to increase your omega-3 levels? Here are six tips to finding the right supplement.
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How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
By Jack ChallemHere are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake.
- Nutrition -
Magnesium: Your Body’s Spark Plug
By Julie KendrickThis mineral is one of the most critical nutrients in your diet. Are you getting enough?
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Supplement-Shopping Tips
By Experience Life StaffNutritional Supplements are not highly regulated, so both quality standards and formulations vary widely. In her New York Times bestseller, The Hormone Cure, Sara Gottfried, MD, offers these tips for supplement shopping:
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REPORT: Does Vitamin D Supplementation Work?
By Maggie Fazeli FardResearchers in France claim that low vitamin D levels are an effect — not a cause — of disease, and recommend against supplementation.
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Probiotics at Work
By Catherine GuthrieYour guide to making the most of your body’s beneficial bugs — for gut health, immunity, metabolism and more.