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How Does Your Gut Type Impact Your Health?
You know your blood type, skin type, and even your Ayurvedic dosha—but what about your gut type? According to natural medicine doctor and nutritionist Josh Axe, nearly all of us are prone to one of five distinct digestive imbalances, which he presents in his new book...
8 Common Exercise Myths
There are so many mixed messages when it comes to the best and worst ways to work out. Similarly, there’s all sorts of misinformation about how the body burns fat and builds muscle. We’re cutting through the nonsense and exposing some of the most common exercise...
5 Reasons You Should Cry More
The past few weeks have been hard for Americans of many walks of life. Several friends admitted to me that they had a good cry following the election, and I won’t deny that I got watery-eyed reading responses from those I admire on social media. Most of us wiped the...
Does every joint in your body move?
No, the bones of the cranium do not move.
What part of your body has the most bones?
The 54 bones in your hand, fingers, and wrist allows you to write a note, play a musical instrument, or use a smartphone.
How to Ditch Your Late Night Snacking Habit
Ever crave a little scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream before bed? How about just one small handful of potato chips? Even healthier options like chia pudding can be alluring late at night. We have all succumbed to the late night snack at least once before. So...
What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health
The tongue contributes quite a bit to the functioning of the human body including the ability to taste food and to speak clearly. Without the tongue we wouldn’t enjoy the many flavors of our cuisine, including sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami (savory) tastes. When...
What is the shortest bone in the human body?
The stirrup-shaped Stapes in your middle ear is the shortest bone and measures only .11 inches
5 Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions
Source: care2.com Written by Andrea Donsky The practice of medicine has been around for thousands of years, and there’s a good reason why they call it a practice: we are still working hard to get it right. Trained medical professionals use the tools at their...
How to Schedule a Mental Health Day
Be honest with yourself: could you use a day off? A day to decompress outside of the workplace so you can come back refreshed and ready to go? You are not alone. Research tells us that finances are the leading cause of stress in the U.S., the driving force behind our...