A recent pilot study by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, an arm of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, confirms what many in the wellness world already suspected: Sunscreens with chemical sun-blocking ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, ecamsule and octocrylene remain in the body for at least 24 hours after use. And that’s not… Read More
Suffering from big, painful, red, irritated bumps along your chin, jawline, and on your cheeks? Your cystic acne might not only feel unsightly, but it could also point to an underlying medication condition—PCOS. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is a hormonal condition that can affect more than just your ovaries and it could… Read More
From almond and soy to goat, sheep, and cow, the options for dairy and non-dairy milks are seemingly endless. If you don’t tolerate dairy, you’ve likely already switched to a plant-based milk, but is this your only choice? Possibly not! But with all the info out there, how do you really know what’s best for… Read More
When you hear the word “libido,” what comes to mind? Just how it’s connected to a drive to have sex? While, yes, libido is the scale we use for how interested you are in sex, there are also many other reasons to consider what a low libido might mean for you. In general, we examine… Read More
CBD oil got a lot more accessible with the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill. The federal law included a provision to legalize hemp, which for decades hadn’t been distinguished from other cannabis plants. But hemp is different from marijuana, which contains THC, the chemical compound that makes someone feel high, and this recent distinction… Read More