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IBS is quite common – the condition affects 25 to 45 million people throughout the United States. Living with IBS means you have to watch what you eat, as the smallest changes in your diet could leave you with uncomfortable or unexpected symptoms.

Are you living with anemia? Anemia is caused by insufficient iron intake, creating an iron deficiency within the body. But it’s a health condition that causes much more than a nutritional deficiency. 

Menopause is one of the biggest changes in a woman’s life. It signals a new era – the golden years of your life – but it can also be overwhelming. Menopause and its symptoms can leave you facing big questions about your health.

These days, it’s easy to understand why you might be feeling some anxiety. Normal worrying isn’t something to be concerned about, but if your mind is racing with negative thoughts every day, you feel like your heart is pounding all the time, and your stomach is in knots, you may have an undiagnosed anxiety disorder that needs to be treated.

As a female living in today’s society, trying to find a birth control method that best suits you and your busy lifestyle can seem like a daunting task. The good news is, there are a plethora of options at your fingertips when it comes to preventing pregnancy and more; however, trying to figure out which form to proceed with can feel overwhelming.

If you’ve ever had a period where you’ve felt exhausted regardless of how much sleep you’ve had or felt tired no matter what you do, chances are you’ve explored chronic fatigue syndrome as a potential cause. While it is possible that you have developed chronic fatigue syndrome, you need to explore all the root causes behind your symptoms before you jump to conclusions. Then talk to your doctor to see what their diagnosis is.

Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier this year? If so, we’ve got some great news for you. Many junk foods can offer some kind of nutritional value, which basically means they’re healthy, right? Here are 12 junk foods with hidden health benefits that will make your 2018 resolution seem a little less daunting.

Ever wake up in the morning mad at a spouse or friend because of something they did during a dream you had that night? Dreams can be powerful, confusing, beautiful, and seem like reality when an individual is deep sleep.

When you do Whole30, you commit to cutting out sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, dairy, sulfites, and any processed foods. Stick to this diet for 30 days, and you’ll see a major change in your health. Whole30 gives your digestive system a break from the heavily-processed food that we eat most of the time, and allows you to reset your cravings and transform your relationship with food.

The average person spends a third of their life counting sheep. That’s a heck of a lot of time spent incapacitated. And though it may seem as if time “tucked-in” is time wasted, the research begs to differ. It’s true! A healthy body and a healthy mind depend on healthy sleeping habits, but you know that already. What you may not know is that your “down in the evening, up in the morning” sleep strategy is but one example.