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Eating for satiety avoids the extreme restrictions of most fad diets, empowering healthy lifestyle change. That means it is easier to lose or maintain weight. Instead of selecting foods based on caloric content, learn to consider what will make you feel full and energized while respecting natural hunger cues.

The fallout from the leaked recording of a Campbell’s executive referencing bioengineered ingredients and 3D-printed meat in the company’s soups is sparking investigation and an important discussion about food safety and transparency.   

Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep is essential for your body and your brain, and not getting enough is a serious problem. The side effects of sleep deprivation can affect everything.

Colonoscopies can save lives by catching cancer early and allowing intervention. However, colonoscopies are not without risk.   Eye-opening investigations tell us that the risk of infection due to contaminated instruments is at least a hundred times more than previously calculated. Learn how to protect yourself.

When it comes to keeping your home clean and tidy, how often do you stop to think about the supplies being used? One aspect we’re covered before is avoiding toxic chemicals in products like dishwashing detergent. As it turns out, supplies that aren’t regularly washed or replaced can also harbor some pretty icky dust, dander, and bacteria. Read this blog for solutions.

Bagged salads have become a popular option for health-conscious consumers.  They're an easy option for people on-the-go who otherwise might not get a lot of vegetables in their diet.  And salad is a healthy option, right?  Sometimes.  But these bagged salads are still a packaged product, containing processed dressings and toppings, and certainly the plastic packaging itself raises some flags.

Could your social circle impact your microbiome? Can simple social interactions affect your risk of certain diseases or even how much you weigh? Blog 3 in my Lose 10 lbs. With a Better Gut Microbiome Series explores what we know about microbial transmissibility.

Some gut bacteria are considered obesogenic because they extract more calories from the food you consume compared to other strains of bacteria.  By establishing the right balance of gut bacteria, you might easily lose 10 lbs. 

As an early tradition of Ayurveda, tongue scraping isn’t a new concept, through many of its benefits are now scientifically proven. Tongue scraping can be wonderfully cleansing for your entire body. The different areas of your tongue are linked to internal organs. Massaging these areas with a tongue scraper encourages detoxification of the associated organ. 

Gut bacteria are at the center of human health and vitality.  Two major factors that affect your gut microbiome are your diet and your environment.   Many people report dropping 10 lbs. through rebalancing their microbiome. 

Nurture health and wellness with this year's best holiday gift ideas. Give your friends and family something really special to cherish and remember for years to come. Find the perfect present for anyone on your list! Choose from sustainable and practical wellness items for home, beauty, or personal care.

People are becoming more aware of the potential therapeutic effects of intravenous vitamin C.  It's one of the most widely used cancer treatments amongst complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. But could high dose Vitamin C compromise the structural integrity of PICC lines?