Like a conductor of an orchestra, your hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They are responsible for orchestrating a variety of bodily functions, including getting a good night’s sleep and...

This article contains additional reporting by Jennifer Chesak . Your body has been through trauma after pregnancy loss and will need time and additional care to heal. Your body will also need time...

Additional reporting done by Angela Myers . Hashimoto’s usually causes a low-functioning thyroid, creating a cascade of symptoms that can be triggered at any time. Sometimes, it can cause a high f...

To imrpove or maintain our mental health , many of us turn to favorite holistic treatments —like massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic medicine. An at-home alternative is an acupressure mat, whic...

By now you’ve heard of " immunocompromised " individuals, or people with conditions like diabetes, cancer, or certain genetic disorders that make it tough for their bodies to fight off infection ....

This article contains additional reporting by   Jennifer Chesak . Seed cycling for hormones has popped up as a new way for those assigned female at birth to maintain balance. Find out if the practi...

You’ve just completed a high-intensity sweat session and you know your body is going to be sore tomorrow. Time for some post-workout recovery. Active recovery will help your muscles bounce back q...

Is caffeine bad for you? The answer depends on whether you're a CYP1A2 ultrarapid metabolizer or a slow metabolizer. Maybe you're one of those people who can have an after-dinner cappuccino and sti...

These days, everyone’s talking about the liver. Phrases like “10-day detox” and “liver cleanse” get thrown around frequently. The liver is an extremely important organ, but how do you cleanse your l...

This article contains additional reporting by   Jennifer Chesak . Does dairy cause inflammation? The short answer is maybe. Perhaps you're on the fence about whether you should skip dairy foods in...