You’re probably not getting enough of this bone-strengthening, heart-regulating mineral. Here are more than 15 different ways to upgrade your nutritional routine.
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“Bundle up so you don’t catch a cold.” It’s advice you’ve probably heard more than once. But is it true? Can you actually catch a cold from cold weather? Here, we’ll look at where that claim came from and what the experts and science say about it.
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Prioritizing your immune system has never been more important, especially with the highly contagious Omicron subvariant, BA.2, that is helping to drive another surge of Covid cases around the world.
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Ginger isn’t just for stir-fries. Inside the plant’s gnarly, knobby roots (called rhizomes) are body-boosting antioxidants (molecules that ward off cell damage), anti-inflammatories, and germ-busting antimicrobial agents. Studies suggest these good-for-you substances can do everything from fighting nausea and chronic inflammation to warding off infection and pain—and maybe even cancer.
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Farting is entirely normal, and most people pass gas 5-15 times a day. “Most of it is odor-free and undetectable,” says Heather Moday, MD, founder of the Moday Center, a functional medicine practice.
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There are a number of ways your lifestyle can enhance your immune system, but one of the most important is eating the right foods. So how do we choose?
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Chances are you’ve seen an Instagram or TikTok reel of someone jumping into freezing cold water, also called a “cold plunge.” Since it’s still pretty cold in most parts of the country, you’re probably wondering why on earth someone would subject themselves to such a trend—but you may also be wondering about cold plunge benefits.
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We all know the feeling: It usually starts with a peculiar tickle in your nose, quickly building to an explosive and satisfying blast out of your mouth and nose. But why do we sneeze?
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As a nutritionist, my go-to culinary spice out of nature’s apothecary is turmeric, especially because of its immune-supportive effects. In fact, it’s a cooking ingredient that I always keep in the kitchen. This spice comes from a bright yellow-orange root that is not just a staple in Indian cooking, but contains a magical compound called curcumin.
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Every muscle in my back, hips and legs ached. I was shaking and shivering uncontrollably, despite the three blankets I was buried under. My head throbbed, my throat was scratchy and I felt downright miserable — my breakthrough COVID-19 infection was no joke.
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When the first wave of Covid hit the U.S., it became clear that the majority of patients being placed on ventilators had a series of underlying conditions. Among those were metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes, both of which have been surging in the U.S. over the past few years. A question that puzzled people at the beginning of the pandemic was: Why does diabetes make it harder to fight a respiratory virus?
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About a third of people in the U.S. are allergic to cats and dogs (with cat allergies more common), according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. If you’re one of that group, allowing your pet in the bedroom means about eight hours of exposure to allergens, says immunologist Heather Moday, MD, author of The Immunotype Breakthrough. “Breathing in this level of allergens all night long can cause nasal congestion, sinus inflammation and airway irritation if you have asthma,” Dr. Moday says. That makes it harder to get restful sleep, and means you’ll wake up stuffy and tired in the morning, she says.
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Staying healthy during pregnancy and bringing an immunologically strong baby into the world has always been top of mind for mamas-to-be but even more so in the past years of the pandemic. The good news is that we know a lot more now about how to best strengthen the immune system of mother and baby during pregnancy.
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The past couple of years has made us aware of our health, and many of us are trying to understand how to improve it. And because Googling any symptoms isn’t exactly scientific or recommended, there are a number of at-home health tests available now that can measure everything from your DNA to gut health to hormones. For the most part, these tests are designed to give you a snapshot at a specific point in time, so while they shouldn’t be used in place of seeing a doctor, they can provide information about your body (and what’s going on inside it). Ahead, find ten expert-recommended at-home tests to help you take control of your health this year.
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Christmas trees bring exciting surprises, like presents you rest beneath them and the myriad ornaments they collect throughout the years. However, they can also bring a peskier surprise: If you get a real fir tree for your living room, you can experience allergy symptoms as a result. Below, an allergist breaks down how to tell if you’re allergic to your Christmas tree. Don’t worry; there are a handful of things you can do to prevent allergies from completely ‘grinching’ your holiday season.
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Most people recognize dandelions as the yellow flowering weed that pops up in lawns and gardens. But this plant, officially known as Taraxacum officinale, has long been used in herbal medicine for its health benefits.
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The only thing worse than a fun night of cocktails coming to an end is the morning after: when your mouth is as dry as the Sahara, your head feels like it’s being used as a bass drum and your insides are churning. You’re no stranger to being hungover, but that’s the thing — why do hangovers now feel so much worse compared to when you were younger?
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Most people think they need to eat before working out in the morning. Yet for most of us, this is not true, according to Dr. Heather Moday, an author and an integrative functional medicine physician. How come? We have plenty of stored glycogen—fuel to get us through a moderate workout of 30 to 60 minutes—from our dinner the night before.
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Anal sex is the air-fryer of sex acts. Lately, it seems everyone is trying and swearing by it. For good reason: It can be so pleasurable that some sexuality professionals think it has the power to close the orgasm gap. But while more people trying anal play is indisputably a good thing—you get an anal orgasm!—people who have anal sex might want to think about their anal microbiome.
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Olivia Wilde recently told Vogue that she makes sure she gets her H20 in by carrying around a water bottle everywhere, while former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman declared on Instagram that drinking one to two gallons of water a day was the “best” and “easiest” thing he’s done for his health. Stars like Kendall Jenner, Lucy Hale, and Dakota Johnson have all been spotted strolling with a huge water bottle in hand. Celebrities celebrating hydration, however, can make one wonder exactly how much focus we should be putting on water in our own lives.
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If we had a dollar for every self-help book we meant to pick up recently, but got distracted by, uh, the world exploding, we’d have enough Amazon credits to buy Eckhart Tolle’s entire library. Instead, we recommend you actually pick up one (or all 20) of the below. Then, make it your mission to read it cover-to-cover. With the best self-help books around, a happier, healthier you is only a few easy chair sessions away.