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Bulletproof-style tea is the keto-approved way to beat the afternoon slump
June 18, 2018
Bulletproof-style tea is the keto-approved way to beat the afternoon slump
Bulletproof-style coffee—AKA adding butter or ghee and MCT oil to your cup of joe—has become…
By Emily Laurence
Step away from the Twinkie: These 7 healthy foods will *actually* help reduce your PMS symptoms
June 14, 2018
Step away from the Twinkie: These 7 healthy foods will *actually* help reduce your PMS symptoms
You're probably familiar with this scenario: A few days before your period,  mood swings, headaches, and…
By Alexa Tucker
Could chlorophyll be a helpful addition to your gut-health regimen?
June 13, 2018
Could chlorophyll be a helpful addition to your gut-health regimen?
If you haven’t been living under a mossy green wellness rock, you know that chlorophyll…
By Tiffany Ayuda
3 habits you might not know are making you bloated
June 13, 2018
3 habits you might not know are making you bloated
The body's ability to release excess gas is critical to your health and comfort, but…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
What to eat—and avoid—for a no-bloat summer
June 12, 2018
What to eat—and avoid—for a no-bloat summer
Between backyard cookouts, boozy beach vacations, and the wedding circuit, summer is full of opportunities…
By Emily Laurence
Why bloating positivity is taking over Instagram
June 12, 2018
Why bloating positivity is taking over Instagram
Sometimes, a bout of bloat is totally worth it, like when you feast on nachos…
By Katie Kane
The sweet, summertime favorite fruit that works as a natural probiotic
June 08, 2018
The sweet, summertime favorite fruit that works as a natural probiotic
Between popping a daily probiotic pill, loading up on the sauerkraut, and spritzing your home…
By Emily Laurence
How what you do as a new mom impacts your baby's microbiome for *life*
June 07, 2018
How what you do as a new mom impacts your baby's microbiome for *life*
Your baby might have your eyes, your nose, or your laugh. Another thing you pass…
By Emily Laurence
The surprising fact Shay Mitchell never knew about birth control
June 07, 2018
The surprising fact Shay Mitchell never knew about birth control
As a result of offering frank and genius advice on topics like staying in shape while traveling and…
By Tehrene Firman
How the low-FODMAP diet helped Alyce Crawford soothe her IBS pain and bloating
June 07, 2018
How the low-FODMAP diet helped Alyce Crawford soothe her IBS pain and bloating
Judging by her Instagram grid—filled with gym videos, chocolate smoothies, and stunning selfies—you’d never guess…
By Tiffany Ayuda
I'd given up on clearing my hormonal acne—until I found this under-the-radar supplement
June 06, 2018
I'd given up on clearing my hormonal acne—until I found this under-the-radar supplement
Back when I was in high school, popping antibiotics and slathering on Retin-A for my…
By Erin Magner
Bowel cancer in young adults is on the rise—here’s what you need to know
June 04, 2018
Bowel cancer in young adults is on the rise—here’s what you need to know
Gut health is one of the most important indicators of overall health—a claim that research…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The largest breast cancer treatment study ever says many patients don't need chemo
June 04, 2018
The largest breast cancer treatment study ever says many patients don't need chemo
A breast cancer diagnosis commonly leads to chemotherapy, a harsh treatment that comes with troubling side effects…
By Tehrene Firman
No, your period shouldn't be painful—here's why
June 04, 2018
No, your period shouldn't be painful—here's why
If, once a month, cramps bring you and Advil together for a codependent relationship, it…
By Alisa Vitti
7 no-bloat breakfasts you can make in 10 minutes or less
May 31, 2018
7 no-bloat breakfasts you can make in 10 minutes or less
Nothing can kill your confidence quite like feeling as if you've swallowed a balloon. Key…
By Emily Laurence
Why You Should Be Performing a Breast Massage Regularly
May 25, 2018
Why You Should Be Performing a Breast Massage Regularly
Breasts aren’t usually invited to the self-care party—despite the fact that there’s a restorative practice…
By Erin Magner
How to keep your sex life steamy (and pain-free) when you have endometriosis
May 25, 2018
How to keep your sex life steamy (and pain-free) when you have endometriosis
As if the effects of endometriosis weren’t painful enough—heavy periods, cramping, digestive distress—the common condition…
By Erin Magner
Black tea is emerging as a gut-health hero—here's what you need to know
May 24, 2018
Black tea is emerging as a gut-health hero—here's what you need to know
Among all the types of tea, green tea tends to get the most love from…
By Emily Laurence
Use these tips for running on your period to focus more on PRs than PMS
May 22, 2018
Use these tips for running on your period to focus more on PRs than PMS
Wouldn't it be great if, as women, we could live our best lives without having…
By Alison Feller
The one smoothie mistake that's making you bloated
May 22, 2018
The one smoothie mistake that's making you bloated
Some days, your wellness habits are on point. You get up, blend a delish smoothie…
By Emily Laurence
This cult Ayurvedic herb might be the answer to all your digestive troubles
May 21, 2018
This cult Ayurvedic herb might be the answer to all your digestive troubles
Trying to get your digestion in check can sometimes feel like a never-ending game of…
By Erin Magner
The best herbs for new moms with adrenal fatigue
May 18, 2018
The best herbs for new moms with adrenal fatigue
The transition from gestating a human for nine months to becoming a new mom is…
By Emily Laurence
The scientific reason why you hear “Yanny” or “Laurel"
May 18, 2018
The scientific reason why you hear “Yanny” or “Laurel"
Lately, the internet has been totally divided. And no—this time it's not because of the…
By Tehrene Firman
Meghan Markle's two-step trick for staying bloat-free on flights
May 18, 2018
Meghan Markle's two-step trick for staying bloat-free on flights
As much fun as traveling is, spending hours upon hours on a plane can totally…
By Tehrene Firman
6 no-bloat breakfast recipes full of gut-boosting benefits
May 18, 2018
6 no-bloat breakfast recipes full of gut-boosting benefits
You've got your day all planned out: morning yoga, major work meeting, followed by a dance…
By Isoke Samuel
Beat bloat with this 5-ingredient asparagus soup
May 18, 2018
Beat bloat with this 5-ingredient asparagus soup
Well+Good’s recipe writer Tatiana Boncompagni is a wellness reporter, group fitness instructor, and mom of…
By Tatiana Boncompagni
The beginner’s guide to cutting out sugar
May 17, 2018
The beginner’s guide to cutting out sugar
If you had to pick a public health enemy number one, you could make a…
By Well+Good Editors
These two essential oils will help fight off summer foot odor
May 16, 2018
These two essential oils will help fight off summer foot odor
Prone to stinky feet syndrome come summertime? Well, keep in mind that it's not you, it's…
By Tehrene Firman
Our 7 favorite ways to use apple cider vinegar on salad
May 16, 2018
Our 7 favorite ways to use apple cider vinegar on salad
It's easy to embrace apple cider vinegar when you hear about its healthy powers: It combats…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Why prebiotics may do your gut health more harm than good
May 15, 2018
Why prebiotics may do your gut health more harm than good
When it comes to living your healthiest life ever, the conversation always seems to come…
By Emily Laurence
A new emergency contraception pill just hit store shelves—here's what you need to know
May 14, 2018
A new emergency contraception pill just hit store shelves—here's what you need to know
When Plan B One-Step finally became available over the counter to women of all ages…
By Kells McPhillips
This is what the ultimate anti-inflammatory meal looks like
May 09, 2018
This is what the ultimate anti-inflammatory meal looks like
When Shelly Malone was 32 years old, she had a baby—but her elation was cut…
By Erin Magner
Could the keto diet help relieve your PMS symptoms?
May 08, 2018
Could the keto diet help relieve your PMS symptoms?
Talk to someone who's into the ketogenic diet, and chances are they'll rave about it…
By Emily DiNuzzo
These foods won't give you acne after all (phew!)
May 08, 2018
These foods won't give you acne after all (phew!)
The acne-diet connection is real; There's no debating the fact that foods can cause your…
By Zoe Weiner
Fitbit's just-released women's health feature could expand your #girlsquad—here's how
May 07, 2018
Fitbit's just-released women's health feature could expand your #girlsquad—here's how
After smartwatch titan Fitbit recently learned from survey results that the majority of female respondents…
By Tehrene Firman
3 gut-friendly ways to refresh your kitchen for spring, according to Lily Kunin
May 06, 2018
3 gut-friendly ways to refresh your kitchen for spring, according to Lily Kunin
The arrival of days with 12 hours of sunlight is a signal for many of…
By Well+Good Editors
Fight inflammation now, because a study linked chronic cases to frailty in old age
May 03, 2018
Fight inflammation now, because a study linked chronic cases to frailty in old age
As if it weren't enough that inflammation is connected to diseases of the gut, it can cause…
By Tehrene Firman
Foods that slow down—and speed up—menopause, according to science
May 01, 2018
Foods that slow down—and speed up—menopause, according to science
It's well understood that what you eat affects your hormones. (Exhibit A: breaking out a…
By Emily Laurence
Lola's new sex line wants women to be carefree *and* chemical-free between the sheets
May 01, 2018
Lola's new sex line wants women to be carefree *and* chemical-free between the sheets
Lola has already turned tampons into something you proudly display on your bathroom counter (or shelfie)…
By Tehrene Firman
Baking soda might stave off inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases, research finds
April 30, 2018
Baking soda might stave off inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases, research finds
Though baking soda is often solely thought of as an important ingredient for making the…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The all-star Mediterranean diet might improve your gut health better than other diets can
April 30, 2018
The all-star Mediterranean diet might improve your gut health better than other diets can
At this point, what's not to love about the Mediterranean diet? Recent studies have found that it…
By Tehrene Firman
How anti-inflammatory supplements can effect your health (in a good way!)
April 30, 2018
How anti-inflammatory supplements can effect your health (in a good way!)
If, as Deepak Chopra believes, inflammation is the root of most disease, then it stands…
By Erin Bunch
Alcohol consumption might alter your oral microbiome and lead to cancer
April 25, 2018
Alcohol consumption might alter your oral microbiome and lead to cancer
Medical experts generally agree that one glass of antioxidant-packed red wine with your dinner is totally…
By Tehrene Firman
The essential oils you need for dealing with menopause symptoms
April 25, 2018
The essential oils you need for dealing with menopause symptoms
Between the hot flashes, leg cramps, and spontaneous rushes of emotion, it can sometimes be…
By Emily Laurence
Is drinking alcohol worsening your PMS symptoms? Here's what one study revealed
April 24, 2018
Is drinking alcohol worsening your PMS symptoms? Here's what one study revealed
Despite science-backed strides, PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) remains one of the enduring mysteries of humanity, a fact…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
This new techy bra might be able to diagnose breast cancer
April 19, 2018
This new techy bra might be able to diagnose breast cancer
Performing regular self-exams is a must when it comes to protecting yourself against breast cancer.…
By Tehrene Firman
Are painful cavity fillings about to become a thing of the past?
April 17, 2018
Are painful cavity fillings about to become a thing of the past?
Generally speaking, people like having clean, white teeth. So our societal aversion to the dentist…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Is kombucha bad for IBS?
April 17, 2018
Is kombucha bad for IBS?
Kombucha has a rep for being the wellness world's gut-healthy drink of choice. Even people…
By Emily Laurence
Probiotic toothpaste now exists—but is it legit?
April 16, 2018
Probiotic toothpaste now exists—but is it legit?
Drake may be brushing with activated charcoal toothpaste and health food stores may be selling…
By Emily Laurence
The gluten-free way to enjoy bread: long fermentation
April 16, 2018
The gluten-free way to enjoy bread: long fermentation
When Melissa Sharp was diagnosed with breast cancer at 36, her boyfriend—now business partner—helped her…
By Tatiana Boncompagni
Do You Really Need To Floss? We Asked Dentists To Weigh In
April 13, 2018
Do You Really Need To Floss? We Asked Dentists To Weigh In
Alongside washing your face before bed and eating your greens, flossing is health advice that…
By Rachel Lapidos
This easy miso soup is full of hormone-balancing ingredients
April 13, 2018
This easy miso soup is full of hormone-balancing ingredients
You can blame out-of-whack hormones for everything from causing breakouts, irregular periods, and even snapping…
By Jenna Adrian-Diaz
A new book asks: How much control do we have over our health, really?
April 11, 2018
A new book asks: How much control do we have over our health, really?
When a book entitled Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, The Certainty of Dying, and Killing…
By Erin Bunch
Young women are wildly under-tested for STDs—and a systemic social issue could be to blame
April 11, 2018
Young women are wildly under-tested for STDs—and a systemic social issue could be to blame
In a classic "one step forward, two steps back" kind of situation, every stride made…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Get the most out of your probiotic by avoiding these 5 common mistakes
April 11, 2018
Get the most out of your probiotic by avoiding these 5 common mistakes
So you've done your research and you've shelled out for a probiotic with glowing recommendations from…
By Sarah Sarway
Could this high-tech pad make your period cramps a thing of the past?
April 10, 2018
Could this high-tech pad make your period cramps a thing of the past?
It's somewhat horrifying to think that even five years ago (or, you know, a few months…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Here's how Adam Rippon kept gastro emergencies from ruining his Olympic performance
April 10, 2018
Here's how Adam Rippon kept gastro emergencies from ruining his Olympic performance
In case you're person who doesn't like to chat about what happens in the bathroom,…
By Tehrene Firman
4 gut-health supplements you should take daily, according to a celeb nutritionist
April 09, 2018
4 gut-health supplements you should take daily, according to a celeb nutritionist
Gut health is all the rage lately, but do you really need to be guzzling kombucha,…
By Well+Good Editors
New research might explain why IBS is more common in women
April 09, 2018
New research might explain why IBS is more common in women
Affecting 10 to 15 percent of the world, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a not-very-fun condition…
By Tehrene Firman
The "Food Therapist" shares her secret for eating healthy when she has zero time
April 06, 2018
The "Food Therapist" shares her secret for eating healthy when she has zero time
Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD, thinks one of your most significant relationships might be in need…
By Erin Bunch
Does where you live impact the type of diet you should follow?
April 04, 2018
Does where you live impact the type of diet you should follow?
The traditional American diet isn't exactly the go-to model for healthy eating. It seems like…
By Emily Laurence
Scientists might have just discovered an off-switch for inflammation
April 02, 2018
Scientists might have just discovered an off-switch for inflammation
By now, you likely know all the woes inflammation can cause. (Acne? Check. Digestive problems?…
By Emily Laurence
What to do if you get sick while traveling, according to health pros
April 02, 2018
What to do if you get sick while traveling, according to health pros
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: You're wedged in the middle seat on an…
By Marisel Salazar
Is It Okay To Drink Coffee When You're Sick?
March 30, 2018
Is It Okay To Drink Coffee When You're Sick?
When you're under the weather, chances are there's not much you won't do to start…
By Alexa Tucker
3 ways fiber could be the secret to maintaining great gut health
March 29, 2018
3 ways fiber could be the secret to maintaining great gut health
Getting enough fiber in your diet is a must. It's been shown to lower inflammation, rev up…
By Tehrene Firman
It turns out inflammation can actually be *good* for you
March 29, 2018
It turns out inflammation can actually be *good* for you
Inflammation, a reaction your body produces to counteract substances it interprets as foreign or dangerous, has been…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
5 hormone balancing foods for optimal health
March 28, 2018
5 hormone balancing foods for optimal health
When your reproductive hormones are out of whack, the signs are glaringly obvious. Breakouts, irregular…
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
8 simple, inflammation-reducing habits to add to your daily routine
March 27, 2018
8 simple, inflammation-reducing habits to add to your daily routine
Working as I do for a wellness publication while living in health-centric Los Angeles, I…
By Erin Bunch
How the Whole30 diet affects your gut
March 27, 2018
How the Whole30 diet affects your gut
Whether you're trying to pinpoint the cause of unpleasant digestive issues, eliminate sugar cravings, or…
By Emily Laurence
The expert-approved tips Julianne Hough swears by for dealing with her endometriosis
March 26, 2018
The expert-approved tips Julianne Hough swears by for dealing with her endometriosis
iframe.instagram-media{position:relative!important;} Your first period usually comes with a disclaimer from the older and wiser adults…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Deepak Chopra has set his sights on eliminating inflammation
March 23, 2018
Why Deepak Chopra has set his sights on eliminating inflammation
Deepak Chopra, MD, has made it his mission to help people use holistic methods to…
By Erin Bunch
Uber Health might provide you a free car service to your next doctor's appointment
March 23, 2018
Uber Health might provide you a free car service to your next doctor's appointment
Getting to the doctor might seem easy enough, but an estimated 3.6 million Americans miss…
By Tehrene Firman
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