“More and more research points to mindfulness—not certain foods—for weight loss,” ran the Washington Post headline in 2018. Mindfulness? “Mindful eating means that you tune in to hunger signals so…
Author: Caitlin Dow
“Rejuvenate.” “Restore.” “Brighten.” Skincare companies use vague buzzwords to imply that their elixirs, potions, and serums are the fountain of youth. Here’s the evidence for which products do—and don’t—work. Moisturizers…
“Our line of beauty-specific products support the skin’s moisture, improving the elasticity, tone and vibrance,” promises Vital Proteins, which sells collagen powder. Skin mostly consists of the protein collagen, which…
“Leaky gut syndrome is a condition where undigested proteins like gluten, toxins and microbes can pass into the bloodstream,” cautions chiropractor Josh Axe on his website, draxe.com. “Over time, if…
“Lower glycemic index than cane sugar,” boasts the package of Nutiva Coconut Sugar. That may sound good…but it doesn’t mean much. In theory, glycemic index (GI) measures how much a…
Ever been told that you should load up on probiotics after a round of antibiotics? You’re not alone. In one survey of doctors and other healthcare providers, nearly 50 percent…
“When your adrenal glands are overtaxed, a condition known as adrenal fatigue or adrenal exhaustion sets in, which in turn can set a cascade of disease processes into motion,” claims…
Who couldn’t use a little more sleep? Or at least a little more good-quality sleep. Here’s what can help…and what’s a waste of money. Michael V. Vitiello is professor of…
Food is a minefield for people with severe allergies. Here’s what you may not know about how some foods can make the immune system go haywire. An allergy isn’t just…
Our environment is saturated in calories—cheap, tempting, unnecessary calories. You can’t run errands or take a trip to the mall without dealing with a constant barrage of junk foods. Human…