Why do we love coffee? Let’s count [some of] the ways: The taste, the smell, the way it warms us up on a cold day. For many of us, a nice hot cup of coffee is the highlight of our morning – it’s what gets us up and out of bed! Aside from being oh-so-delicious, did [...]
Many people suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether it’s work stress, relationship issues or financial problems, there are many factors that contribute to an anxious mental state. In fact, anxiety affects over 40 million adults in the US, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. When you’re having a tough time calming [...]
Picture it: You come home after a long day of work, and when you walk inside you’re greeted by the serene scent of lavender. Ah, how relaxing. The stress of the day fades away – it’s as if the volume in your head was turned all the way down. You immediately feel a sense of [...]
While probiotics are well-known for helping with digestion, a new review published in the British Medical Journal shows their ability to improve symptoms of depression as well. After examining seven studies over the course of 15 years, researchers found the greatest improvements in symptoms occurred when probiotics were combined with prebiotics. All studies focused on the impact of probiotics and [...]
