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8 Habits to Support Healthy Aging
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Aging is a natural process, but how we age largely depends on our lifestyle choices, which means that healthy habits can help maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being as we grow older. By adopting these simple practices, ...
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What’s the Difference?
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Dietary fiber comes in two main types—soluble and insoluble—each with distinct roles in the body. Understanding these differences can help optimize fiber intake for better overall health. Soluble Fiber: The Gel-Forming Fiber Soluble fiber dissolves in water, ...
What is Cholesterol? A Comprehensive Guide to This Essential Molecule
Cholesterol, often misunderstood, plays a vital role in our bodies. While many associate it with health risks, it’s essential to know that cholesterol is not inherently “bad.” It’s a substance our bodies need to function properly. If you’re curious about cholesterol, this article will dive into what cholesterol is, answer common questions, and explore foods ...
Ask a Health Coach: How Lily Harris Eats for Balanced Blood Sugar
This article is part of our Ask a Health Coach series, which focuses on answering common health and nutrition questions from our community. Because we know that meeting one-on-one with a health coach may not be accessible to all people, we tapped Lily Harris, certified Holistic Health Coach and friend of Thrive Market, to learn ...
How to Handle 5 Common Holiday Health Woes
There’s a lot to look forward to about the holiday season: traveling to see loved ones, enjoying your favorite traditional foods, and parties galore. What’s not so fun? That run-down feeling you get after several straight weeks of late nights, free-flowing drinks, and rich meals.
Baking Soda Bath Benefits, Recipes & Tips: Experience the Ultimate Detox
For many people, a relaxing bath at the end of the day is one of the things they look forward to most—being able to unwind and let sore muscles relax in a hot tub can provide a boost to physical and mental health. But have you heard of baking soda bath benefits?
Golde Founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford is Helping Create a More Inclusive Wellness Industry
Ask most people, and they’ll likely agree that health and well-being are basic rights that everyone deserves. As an industry, though, “wellness” is not nearly as inclusive. The commodification of wellness has created a sort of exclusive club that requires a certain level of wealth and privilege to enter, often to the detriment of people ...
Your Guide to Women’s Health at Every Stage
“Healthy” looks and feels a little different to everyone, and women’s health is no exception. Women and people with cycles have varying needs when it comes to issues like their reproductive health, sexual wellbeing, and nutrition. Since May is Women’s Health Month, we’ve identified some of the most common questions and concerns that many women ...
What Is Glyphosate?
Glyphosate is a popular topic in the wellness space right now. If you’re unsure what foods glyphosate is found in or how you can avoid it, read on. We recently sat down with Henry Rowlands, director of The Detox Project, to discuss the ins and outs of glyphosate.
How Herbalism Can Help Support Your Immune System
As we continue to weather the coronavirus pandemic, boosting health and immunity is top of mind for many. We’ve been putting steps like frequent hand washing into practice, but now is also a great time to explore new ways to support your immune system, such as herbalism. Herbal medicine uses herbs to promote health and ...
Natracare Makes It Easy to Have a Plastic Free Period
It’s no secret that we have a global problem with plastic. Plastic is found in everything, from toothbrushes to straws—but surprisingly to some, it’s even found in feminine care products. When it comes to creating eco-friendly and plastic free pads, tampons, and wet wipes, one brand leads the way.