Category: Wellness

For those men out there who are getting a little bit older and who worry about their levels of testosterone dropping, here’s what you need to know.

Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an American Board Certified Family Physician, Holistic Wellness Consultant, Life Balance & Fulfillment Coach. The founder of Mind Body Spirit Wellness Inc., she has facilitated her clients in achieving and maintaining physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for nearly a decade. Dr. Clairborne began her journey at Emory University completing her Bachelors in Psychology, and then went on to complete her medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Forget clumps of hair in your sink. Male pattern baldness comes slowly, as hair follicles close in reaction to hormones produced by your body, says Dr Bessam Farjo, hair loss expert and founder of the Farjo Medical Centre.

"By pairing my breathing and my cadence, I found that I could better judge effort, maximize my lung capacity, and reduce wear and tear on my body," says Coates, who went from being a filler on his cross-country team to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic marathon trials. "Want to learn?"

Certified reflexologist Helen Chin Lui writes, “Each ear contains a complete reflex map of the body, rich with nerve endings and multiple connectors to the central nervous system.”

The idea that lifestyle choices can add or subtract pounds is no surprise: Sitting too much, eating too much, scarfing the wrong types of food all lead to weight gain. But changing your lifestyle to encourage weight loss can be surprisingly simple, thanks to new research. (Snack AND lose weight with this box of Prevention-approved treats from Bestowed.) Check out these 5 tricks for shedding pounds:

Whiter teeth without harsh chemicals or expensive home treatments? Sounds good to us. Try this cool trick for free (which is way cheaper than those strip things).

Bookmark this for the next time you're nodding off after lunch.

For National Women's Health Week, we beg you—get more sleep on a regular basis! Here's how to start.

With the cold and flu season being in full throttle, many of my clients are asking for natural solutions to fighting viruses this year. So, I’ve put together top five tips for avoiding and fighting colds naturally.

Ultimately, music is the remedy for a number of issues — but perhaps in a more literal sense than you might’ve thought.

If you’re tired all the time you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have gone so far as to call Americans’ lack of sleep a “public health epidemic.”

Ever wondered what Arnold ate to build one of the most recognizable bodies in the world? Here, The Oak shares 13 of his core nutrition philosophies!

During periods of transition, the holidays, or anytime life starts to get a little complicated, a quick yoga break (even just 10 minutes, if that's all you have) can take the edge off. J. Michael Taylor of Yoga Among Friends in Downer's Grove, IL, has a couple of favorite poses he uses to overthrow that overwhelmed feeling.

Dreading cold-and-flu season? A simple lifestyle change could make all the difference.

Are you tired of the same old crunches and curls? Try some Yoga poses for a change. You can train your abs while training your mind. Simple, controlled Yoga exercises such as leg lifts, boat pose, plank pose, and "cobra" build abdominal strength while at the same time strengthening the opposing muscle groups in your back. You will also experience benefits with your balance and breathing.

So you want to try meditation? You’ve heard there are many health benefits: it boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces depression and improves mental focus. Also, your favourite celebrity practices meditation, so it must be useful, right?

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Numerous studies show that it can have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Here are 10 evidence-based health benefits of intermittent fasting.

A bright smile not only looks great, it could improve your chances at landing a girlfriend. According to a recent study by Match.com, 71 percent of women say that they judge a man based on his teeth. Translation: Having a brilliant smile will actually help you be more attractive to women. “A smile can be very inviting—having a whiter smile is engaging and exciting," says Beverly Hills-based dentist Arthur Glosman.

If you were to Google ‘relaxing yoga positions’ right now, chances are you’d be inundated with so many results that you wouldn’t know where to start! Fortunately, Happify have created the infographic 7 Poses To Help You Reduce Stress, Stat!which features ‘science-based activities and games for a happier, healthier life’ that are guaranteed to help you de-stress.

By now, we all know that a little bit of healthy fat is good for us. But a lot might be even better—at least, in the case of avocado.

The ability to work anywhere can be incredibly freeing. You should know, though, that not all home office spaces are created equal. If your workspace is poorly designed, it could harm your health.

I was sitting in with one of my favorite patients today and she asked me the questions of how much caffeine is too much? I thought, "Self, this is a good topic to share with the public." So, let’s talk about caffeine!

I wanted to share with you 10 common sunscreen myths answered – by the creator of Supergoop Holly Thaggard—I suspect her answers will surprise you as much as they did me!

Have you ever wondered exactly why hugging feels so nice? Why do we experience feelings of comfort, safety, good mood when another person embraces us? Why do we say things like “I need a hug” and “I’m a hugger"?

It may be true that thirst is one of the first signs of dehydration, but if you're anything like me it takes some effort to drink enough water throughout the day, especially when it's time to work out. Not drinking enough water, however, can mess with an exercise routine, preventing you from training as hard or as long as you'd like. Make sure you stay hydrated by recognizing these three signs that you need to drink more water when exercising.

The number of people that are eliminating meat from the diet is increasing on a daily basis, however many get stuck when looking for something to replace the protein. There are many other sources of protein, some that mimic the texture and taste of meat and some that are completely independent in nature. It is proven that having variety with new food choices helps to keep the subject of the lifestyle change motivated and empowered, making them less likely to give up on the healthy lifestyle. Below, are seven different meat substitute options for anyone looking to transition to a vegetarian diet.

Our body, both on the outside and on the inside, is an incredible machine maintained by a number of factors such as our daily diet, daily routine and lifestyle. It often sends us messages from which we can see in what state our body is. Here are five very important messages that you need to recognize, because it might save your life.

Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and help maximize the nutrient density of your meals. Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are literally "upgrading" your food without adding a single calorie.

Flashback to high school health class: Did you know your butt has three separate muscles? They're the gluteus maximus (the biggest muscle in your body), the gluteus medias (a pork chop-shaped muscle that sits near the outside of your pelvis), and the gluteus minimus (the smallest of the glute muscles, which lies directly under the gluteus medius). For a well-rounded rear, you need to work them all.

To make it easy — and delicious — for you to load up on one of the best fruits for weight loss, we found healthy recipes from around the web that let you eat your way to a flat belly.

Of course nights are great for going on dates, binge-watching Netflix, doing work, chatting on the phone—you name it. But you know what else they're great for? Setting yourself up for bigger and better weight-loss results. Just follow these tips to get yourself that much closer to your goal weight.

Feel stronger, rejuvenated, and ready to kick ass—all before 8 a.m.

For years now, fat has gotten a bad rap. This misunderstood macronutrient can actually provide a wealth of health benefits. It's time to show fat some love!

Learning how to meditate and breathe is one of the best things you can do for your heart and your self. Being heart-centered is a healthy way of living. Give your mind and your ego a rest. You CAN learn how to relax your body, slow your mind, open your heart, relieve stress, and enter a meditative state.

A new study finds that endurance sports like cycling may help prevent cognitive decline.

The human body is an amazing machine that needs to be looked after and treated with care. For this reason, it is very important to listen to what your body says and recognize the signals it might be sending you. Here are 10 signs you shouldn’t ignore, because they may be telling you that you are not as healthy as you think.

Your body craves movement. It wants to get strong and get moving every single day. Those aches and pains? It's your body's way of begging you to give it the attention it needs and deserves. And it doesn't have to be a lot. Simply doing these 6 simple exercises at least a few times a week—which incorporate the basic actions of pushing, pulling, lifting, squatting, and strengthening your core—will help you keep your range of motion, strength, and energy. If you love your body, put it to work. It will thank you!

There are many safe ways to detox. It’s not always which herbal product you choose, it’s the understanding of how to utilize cleansing to better your health and well-being. As important is the motivation for doing a detox program, how long and how often the cleansing program occurs.

I first quit sugar back in January 2011 because of my autoimmune (AI) disease. I have Hashimoto's, and a big part of why I've stuck to the sugar-free program is that it's made such a dramatic difference to both my disease and my general wellbeing.

This is the third piece in a three-part series on sleep. Read part one, on falling asleep, and part two, on sleeping and dreaming.

Walking is probably the most comfortable form of exercising nowadays. It is very useful and everyone loves it once they try it and understand how to achieve the walking principles in order to lose weight.

This is the second piece in a three-part series on sleep. Read part one, on falling asleep, and part three, on wakefulness.

No matter how aware people are of the harmful ingredients in cigarettes and how they are the number 1 cause of lung cancer, they still can’t quit smoking. Well if you recognize yourself in the sentence above, the least you can do is clean your lungs of nicotine and tar build up and decrease your risk of infections.

Training abs is easy. Training them right, and supporting their development… not so much.

Doing sit-ups in hopes of getting great abs is a lot like studying for a test with the wrong set of notes. Sure, you’re working your butt off, but your efforts are misguided.

Little tips like these can make a big difference over time. To that end, here are 17 small changes you can make today that will make you fitter, healthier, and happier tomorrow.

Research indicates that the psoas is vital to our psychological wellbeing in addition to structural health. Liz Koch, author of The Psoas Book, states that our psoas “literally embodies our deepest urge for survival, and more profoundly, our elemental desire to flourish.” This means that there is a lot more to the psoas than one might initially think. It is entirely possible to harness healing pranic energy and improve mental health by keeping the psoas healthy.

This is the first piece in a three-part series on sleep. Check back tomorrow for part two, on sleeping and dreaming.