Health Journal

Do You Know Your and Your Partner's Love Language?
There may come a time where you can’t seem to get through to your partner. You pour your heart out to them, but your words fall short. It’s almost like you’re speaking a different language! When it comes to love,...
Tune Up Your Immune System for the Coming Fall
As summer comes to a close, another season takes its place. Hot, muggy days are replaced with the cool, crisp air of fall. But fall brings more than relief from the heat. Fall signals the start of cold and flu...
Understand the Link Between Stress and Higher Cholesterol
Stress is an unavoidable fact of life that impacts your health in various ways. When stressed, you might crave sugary foods or have a hard time falling asleep at night. Unfortunately, the effects of stress aren’t always apparent, and you...
Check In with Yourself for Sexual Health Month
Interest in sex comes naturally to many women. But for others, practicing intimacy with their partners requires a conscious effort. Every woman should take stock of how they feel about sex, regardless of whether they’re sexually active or what changes...
Try This Advice from a Student to Focus Better in the Workplace
Students are well aware they need to focus in order to get good grades. Working adults don’t share that incentive, which can lead to lower productivity in the office. With school years far in the past, many adults lose touch...
What Does Your Family's Back-to-School Prep List Look Like?
Pencils, binders, notebooks—these school supplies are essential to help your kid succeed in the classroom. But markers and colored pencils aren’t the only things that belong on your back-to-school prep list. Parents should start thinking about what kids need from...
The Relationship Between Thyroid Function & Hair Health
One part of the body can easily affect another. When troubling symptoms crop up, it’s usually because a vital system somewhere else isn’t working right. For instance, people who experience hair loss might focus on ways to nurture the health...
Coping With the Emotional Toll of Hair Loss
Hair loss is a common health condition that afflicts millions of women. The condition isn’t life threatening, but it isn’t harmless, either. Hair loss can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health. Women who experience hair loss often report...
8 Reasons to Consider Cutting Coffee from Your Routine
Coffee is what keeps most people going throughout the day. Some have become so dependent on coffee, they’re convinced they can’t function without it. Not only is it possible to live without coffee, but a caffeine-free diet offers many health...
Keep Your Mind & Memory Sharp with Nootropic Herbs & Mushrooms
Many people feel like their minds could use a boost. They experience brain fog at work, and it’s becoming harder to recall information from a week ago. While coffee can kickstart your day, it often leads to an afternoon crash...
Try These 4 Mindfulness Exercises For Children
Do your children seem lost in the clouds? Kids have a lot to think about these days, especially with the increasing pressure to get straight As and fill their schedules with extracurricular activities. All these expectations can pile on the...
8 Health Benefits of Chocolate
Chocolate is usually treated like a guilty pleasure. It’s easy to go overboard on this sweet treat, which has led some people to swear it off altogether. But despite the fat and sugar content, chocolate deserves a spot in everyone’s...
How to Rescue & Revive Sun-Damaged Hair!
Summer is finally here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than soaking up some rays. Unfortunately, all that time spent in the sun comes at a price. After months of outdoor adventures, your hair may start to look a...
What's In Your Smoothie for National Smoothie Day?
Smoothies are refreshing summer treats that can suit anyone’s unique tastes. You can choose your very own blend of fruits, vegetables, proteins and sweeteners to make a delicious concoction! It’s easy to dump a bunch of ingredients into your blender...
Limp, Lifeless Hair? Could It Be Your Thyroid?
As the years go by, you’ll notice a ton of changes to your body. Some are expected, while others may catch you off guard. Hair loss is one of the most common signs associated with the aging process. However, not...
Healthy & Happening Summer Hair 101
The sunny days that lie ahead come at a price. When summer hits, your hair is put through the wringer! Chlorine, sunlight and constantly pulling it back can weaken your strands. Help your hair thrive this summer by learning safe...
Achieve Your Goals More Effectively with a Supportive Network
Many hurdles stand between you and the goal. Your biggest challenge could be a lack of direction, negative self-talk or something else entirely. Since it’s your goal, you may feel as if these challenges are yours to tackle alone. But...
What Exactly Causes Bladder Incontinence?
It doesn’t take much to detect the signs of bladder incontinence. Urine leaks and frequent bathroom trips are clear indicators that something’s going on with your urinary tract. You know it’s not functioning normally but have no idea why. Bladder...
Your Self-Care Toolkit to Menopausal Wellness
When you were young, your parents or teachers probably gave you “the talk” about changes your body would experience. But as women continue to age, a sudden onslaught of symptoms warrants a second talk…about menopause. Your periods stop, but they’re...
These Herbs Support Both Your Blood Pressure and Mental Health!
Everyone is different, which means we all have unique wellness goals. You might want to improve your health in several ways, but it’s hard to find a treatment that can serve them all at once. Thankfully, there are lots of...
8 Tips to Keeping Fit with a Thyroid Condition
The media is filled with messages that say working out is for people who are already fit. But exercise is for everyone, regardless of how you look or your medical history! This might feel hard to believe when you’re living...