Health & Wellness Blog

Evidence-based articles on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and more.

Before reaching for laxatives, try these evidence-based dietary and lifestyle changes for chronic constipation relief.

A type of healthy fat found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts that can improve cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease risk.

The vagus nerve connects gut and brain. Emerging research reveals how gut bacteria influence anxiety, depression, and cognition.

Chemical messengers that transmit signals between nerve cells, influencing mood, sleep, appetite, and cognitive function.

Bloating affects most people regularly. Identify your triggers and find effective natural remedies for prevention and relief.

The ratio of beneficial nutrients to calories in a food. Nutrient-dense foods provide more vitamins and minerals per calorie.

Bone broth is touted for gut repair. We review the collagen, glutamine, and glycine claims against actual clinical evidence.

Essential polyunsaturated fats found in fish, flaxseed, and walnuts that reduce inflammation and support heart and brain health.

Food combining diets claim certain foods should not be eaten together. Digestive physiology explains why most of these rules are baseless.

A condition causing bones to become weak and brittle, significantly increasing fracture risk, especially in postmenopausal women.

L-glutamine is the preferred fuel for intestinal cells. When supplementation may help and what dosage the research supports.

An imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body, contributing to cellular damage and chronic disease.