One of the hottest research topics in the world of wellness right now is the gut microbiome. It turns out we’re not as autonomous as we once thought, and are actually being controlled in large part by the trillions of microorganisms we play host to, most of which are beneficial—crucial, actually—to our health. But, thankfully, we have control too, and that comes through what we…
Let’s take a trip back to first grade for a minute, when we all first learned about chlorophyll – that pigment in plants that makes them green, and plays an integral part in photosynthesis. I would guess that most of us left chlorophyll there and never really looked back! But, as it turns out, chlorophyll is an exceptionally impressive superfood, and key to good health. And this makes…
I love things that are good for me that also feel good. I first came across dry brushing as a potential detox method when I was reading one of my favorite (and now very worn) books, Secrets of Longevity, by Dr. Mao Shing Ni (find it here). It’s an eight-week program of simple, but powerful longevity-boosting techniques to improve and extend your life, in every…
I deeply admire people who love running, and can run for miles. I feel like they’re a kind of superhuman. I’ve tried (kind of) to be one of them, but it hasn’t happened for me yet. For whatever reason, running is the one type of exercise that hasn’t stuck, or just doesn’t feel natural for me. Ironically, the time I ran…
We all know there isn’t a magic pill to stop us from aging, but we also know there are things we can do to help our bodies and minds age more slowly and gracefully. Eating healthfully, avoiding smoking and excessive drinking, getting quality, restorative sleep, and exercising are all lifestyle choices we can make to give ourselves the best chance of aging well, avoiding disease, and extending our…
Do you remember being a kid and running around barefoot all day long, and how good it felt? The refreshing feel of cool grass, and burying your feet in the sand? It turns out it wasn’t just being fun and carefree that felt so good—it was our physical connectedness to the earth’s surface. Grounding, or “earthing”—physically communing with the earth through conductive surfaces…