Many women face the silent burden of uterine fibroids, or will in their lifetimes, often without realizing that their gut health might hold the key to prevention and relief. Recent research has unveiled the connection between a healthy gut microbiome and hormone...
These days, wearable devices are tracking more data than ever before. Between sleep, menstrual cycle, heart rate, steps, and exercise, wearable devices can present a health-conscious individual with a wealth of information. Over the last few years, one metric in...
You’ve heard of the fight or flight response. Maybe even the fight-flight-freeze response. But you’ve never heard it explained like this! Polyvagal theory was originally proposed by Dr. Stephen Porges, a researcher, professor, and the founding director of the...
It’s a fairly well known fact that exposure to sunshine can help boost vitamin D levels. But, did you know that getting enough sunshine, especially in the morning, also supports sleep quality and mental health? It seems simple enough, but more often than not, our...
Want the secrets of longevity – living and feeling younger than your actual age? Many resort to extreme measures such as drastic dieting, surgeries, and various injectables. However, they tend to overlook the significance of small, controllable factors. ...
Walking down SW Holden street in South Seattle next to the Highland Park Improvement Club, a colorful fridge with bold lettering ‘COMIDA PARA TODOS,’ interpreting FOOD FOR ALL can be spotted nestled in a shed. This shelter was built by local volunteers using recycled...
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