More About: 'Healthy-body'
How Much Fiber Per Day is Best?
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Fiber is an important part of any diet, but many people don’t consume enough of it on a daily basis. How much is best? This post helps you break it down. What Does Fiber Do? Fiber is ...
What Is Magnesium?
Pop quiz: What do chocolate, spinach, and quinoa have in common? These ingredients are all sources of magnesium, a mineral that helps regulate everything from nerve function to blood pressure. Although it’s abundant in many foods, up to 68% of American adults don’t meet the recommended daily intake, so it’s worth taking a closer look ...
On Birth Control? 8 Ways to Fix Hormonal Imbalance
Women have been asking experts how to balance hormones while on birth control, and for years there have been varying answers. Popping those tiny birth control pills every day usually goes one way or another for women— it either clicks and makes you feel like you’re on hormonal cruise control, or (let’s be real) it ...
Everything You Need to Know About Adaptogens
Stress is nothing new. Even though our ancestors didn’t have to deal with a constant flow of work emails and social media–fueled feelings of FOMO, they still had plenty of their own challenges (predators, famines, or the like). So while the sources of tension and fear have changed over time, the existence of stress—and the ...
DIY Gua Sha Oil
Hayley Wood, holistic esthetician and founder of Therapeutic Skin Coach, recently shared how to give yourself the best at-home gua sha facial. With these skills now in your arsenal, it’s time to ensure you have the right oils on hand to perfect your practice. Many of these ingredients you may already have—or can easily be ...
What is Low FODMAP? Your Questions, Answered by Dr. Amy Myers
For Dr. Amy Myers, food is medicine. As a medical doctor and a functional medicine physician, Dr. Myers has seen firsthand how nutritious foods like grass-fed meats and organic fruits and vegetables can support gut health. And because 80 percent of your immune system and 95 percent of your serotonin—the happy hormone—live in your gut, ...
How to Reach Your Wellness Potential With the Ultimate Health Podcast
Dr. Jesse Chappus and Marni Wasserman are committed to helping you reach your full potential—in work, in life, and in health. They started the Ultimate Health Podcast five years ago with the goal to interview the best health and wellness experts from around the world and share this powerful information with their listeners. Today, they ...
Elderberry Recipes: Syrup, Gummies, Tea & More
If you’ve been looking into over-the-counter medicine alternatives this flu season, elderberries may have popped up on your radar. For thousands of years, elderberry has been used to help heal all sorts of ailments, and today’s modern mamas rely on it to help little ones recover from colds. Before you start adding it to your ...
Keep It Rael—All About Natural Feminine Care
Deep in the heart of Texas, there’s a field of organic cotton as far as the eye can see. And it’s destined to become tampons, pads, and liners made by Rael, an eco-friendly and non-toxic feminine care brand that fuses the safest materials with the latest technology. “Most big brand name pads are made with ...
Best Foods to Eat While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, chances are you’ve got a lot on your mind. Between midnight cravings and sleep deprivation, ensuring you’re getting the nourishment you need isn’t always easy, but we’re here to help. From nutrient-dense dishes to enjoy during pregnancy to quick and easy breastfeeding eats, here are our favorite baby-friendly recipes and ...
Spring Into Summer! Enter Our Pinterest Contest for a Chance to Win $200
Attention all Thrive Market pinners: Are you ready to Spring Into Summer? We hope so, because it’s the theme of our upcoming Pinterest Contest!
Start 2017 on a Healthy Note: 20 Must-Read Articles
It’s that time of year again. With resolutions set, gyms are sure to be packed, and fridges stocked with lots of fresh vegetables. (Not sure what to do with them? We’ve got you covered!) Get ready for your social media feed to be flooded with pledges to exercise more, eat healthier, go to bed earlier, ...