The symptoms of menopause are no fun. But when you’re going through “the change,” adopting certain lifestyle habits can make a world of difference. Ayurveda, the Indian health science that yoga comes from, has a unique perspective on menopause and how to combat frustrating symptoms. If you’re struggling with things like insomnia and hot flashes,…

Today was the day you were finally going to sit down and write those thank-you notes for your anniversary party. But one interruption after another kept getting in the way. And now that it’s suddenly bedtime, you’re wondering if this task will keep playing leapfrog across your calendar pages all week. The all-too-familiar feeling that…

According to the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 15 million American’s suffer from heartburn every day. Heart burn is a symptom of acid reflux, a condition in which acid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus and sometimes the throat, and it’s less than pleasant to deal with. Luckily, you can treat…

Whether you’re scrolling your Pinterest feed or strolling through your grocery store, you’ve probably noticed kombucha becoming more and more popular — but what the heck is it? Well, the fizzy drink is made by fermenting black or green tea. You’ve maybe seen some frightening photos of the “SCOBY,” or symbiotic culture of bacteria and…

With her warm smile, sunny disposition and hopeful twinkle in her eye, it’s no wonder millions of viewers invite news anchor Savannah Guthrie into their homes and hearts each morning. But for the busy wife and mother of two, who awakens every weekday at 4 AM, maintaining an upbeat, bubbly attitude and staving off worry…

Vitamin D deficiency may seem like a strangely specific issue to be concerned about. But as it turns out, being low in vitamin D is a much more serious health problem than you might imagine. Experts have estimated that as many as 1 billion people worldwide across all age groups and ethnicities have a vitamin…

Blood tests that measure hormones can help diagnose low thyroid, but according to Mehmet Oz, MD, host of The Dr. Oz Show, thyroid-hormone levels are like shoe sizes — they’re highly individualized, so what’s normal for one woman may be too low for another. That’s why he has recommended simple self-tests to help women gauge…

Many people look forward to the summer all year long, and who can blame them? The perfect weather, so many social gatherings, and of course, beach time! However, if you’re like us, with everything going on this time of year, self-care tends to take a backseat. Luckily, Ayurveda, the Indian sister science of yoga, offers…

Many people are aware of the dangers of not drinking enough water, but can you drink too much water? The surprising answer is yes. It’s rare to overdose on water, but it is possible, which leads to the inevitable question: How much water is too much?  The problem with guzzling water is that if you…