Sleep is one of the most important aspects of your overall health. When you’re sleeping your mind and body are able to recharge, slow down, and perform many necessary bodily functions that help you to perform at your best when you are awake. But getting good sleep isn’t always easy…

The ancient bi-directional relationship between sleeping and eating plants that I only learned existed very recently — Now i’ve talked about this before, but we tend to hear a lot of buzz about antioxidants. That word, among others in the wellness sphere, is thrown around so much on health blogs and food packaging that we begin to forget what it really means. In fact, we rarely ever…

Try taking these steps to avoid hearing that dreaded, “you look tired” phrase. — howling red (@howlingred70) | Unsplash Photo Community Early on, I was fascinated in travel and photography. On my backpacking trips all around the world I became even more…unsplash.com Nothing is worse than getting to work in the morning and having a coworker give the well-meaning comment “you look tired”. Looking tired can make you look less professional and put-together. Next time you’ve had a rough night, try taking these steps to prevent looking tired.

Here’s all the ways it can work and how! — Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for thousands of years as a liver detoxifier and daily health tonic. In addition to liver health, this herb helps with many health conditions such as preventing abnormal cell growth, lowering inflammation, boosting your immune system and detoxing heavy metals. Liver Protection The…

Migraines aren’t your typical headaches they just don’t go away easily. Symptoms of pulsating pain, dizziness, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound can be very debilitating and normal functioning comes to a standstill. The exact cause of migraines are unknown, but current research indicates that both genetic and environmental…

Part 2 of a two-part series on how to make stress better for you — *This article was originally published on the sofi.health blog. Click here to read part one. Physically, stress is but a hormonal jolt of physical energy and heightened focus that allows us to confront an actual or perceived threat. It’s a normal evolutionary response that passes quickly and is followed by…