Stress

Ask Leyla: Could green tea be causing me adrenal stress?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I drink about three to five cups of organic green tea every day. I mentioned to my chiropractor that menopause has brought me disrupted sleep and difficulty burning fat and building muscle even though I’m a CrossFitter, do yoga, play…read more

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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation?

By Ami Brannon

Vagal stimulation for mood and pain relief has been on my radar screen for several years now. I’m excited to see innovative companies developing consumer devices to harness this technology for self-care. I was skeptical at first, but after I…read more

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We’re all germaphobes and agoraphobes now: The way back

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

I got a call from my hairdresser today. Because New York City officially enters “phase 2” this week, haircuts can resume—with social distancing, masks and disinfectant precautions. I felt like I’d just won the lottery! And that’s as it should be….read more

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How to Boost Cellular Resilience in the Face of Stress

By Frank Jaksch

This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Tru Niagen. How to Boost Cellular Resilience in the Face of Stress Increasing levels of the cellular energy molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) can support our cellular resilience as we…read more

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Ask Leyla: Is the stress of moving affecting my health?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I moved to California from New Jersey about two months ago. Since this move, I’ve been experiencing hair loss, dry skin, and chest congestion. The chest congestion is persistent. I saw a doctor who told me that I don’t…read more

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Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and…read more

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Leyla Weighs In: Five tips for staying well during the holiday season

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

It’s important to maintain your self-care regimen, especially this time of year when stress levels tend to run high. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Eliminate them…read more

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Ask Leyla: What might be causing my memory loss?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I’ve heard coconut can help with memory – would coconut butter work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory loss can have many…read more

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Why I liberally indulge in high-test chocolate

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

What the world doesn’t need is yet another cheery article about the health benefits of chocolate. Some of what you see out there is the result of an aggressive marketing push by Big Cocoa, an industry that boasts 101 billion…read more

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