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Social distancing is essential to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, humans are naturally social beings. Here are mental health tips for the era of social distancing.   The coronavirus crisis and the measures that followed from it reminded all of us that wellness and health are our biggest priorities. It has allowed us the […]

By Nishant Mehta Ph.D. candidate   Our nervous system is responsible for receiving sensory impulses from all over the body, processing that information, and then transmitting signals to precisely control organ function. The billions of neurons that make up the human nervous system are finely tuned to provoke change in response to external stimuli [1]. […]

By Brenda Kimble, Nutritionist/Wellness Blogger   While managing personal finances can be challenging for anyone, people who live with a chronic illness often experience a unique set of financial challenges. A chronic disease is defined as a persistent condition that is long-lasting.   Conditions like fibromyalgia and pulmonary fibrosis often make day-to-day life more difficult […]

It’s safe to say that stress has become an indispensable part of the daily life of a modern human. What’s more interesting, it’s usually caused, deepened or prolonged by such work-related issues as huge workloads, toxic work environments, low compensation. With the novel coronavirus, we’re now bringing this stress home by working remotely. These can […]

By Brenda Kimble, Nutritionist/Wellness Blogger   If you live with a chronic illness like pulmonary fibrosis, diabetes or Crohn’s disease, your dating life is going to look a little different–and that’s okay.   Being single and navigating the world of dating is challenging for everyone, but it can be especially difficult when your life comes with […]

The gut brain connection is stronger than Jordyn Woods and the Kardashians. What we put in our gut influences our brain. If you follow a gut health diet rich in probiotic foods, then the gut and brain live harmoniously. However, the Standard American Diet (SAD) doesn’t tend to make our gut health happy. The long-term […]

Science continues to unveil the undeniable gut brain connection as microbiome testing continues to grow in the world of conventional medicine. While we are aware that the vagus nerve was a spy sent from the brain down to the gut biome, many are unaware which intestinal flora (or lack thereof) may be triggering an adverse […]

Stress does more than wear us out mentally. It alters us on a genetic level. That’s because our body triggers a set of hormones in moments of stress. In small bursts, these stress hormones are beneficial, even life-saving. However, as chronic stress persists, our stress hormones take over. In turn, it leaves little room for […]

Our circadian rhythm is our biological clock. It’s an autonomous system dependent on cells that guard vital organs. These cells are dependent on their hosts (us) to maintain a regular schedule. That’s because there are many smaller biological clocks in our bodies that need to sync up. One of these is our gut circadian rhythm. […]

By Jeremy Raynolds, Academic Writer   Since you’ve started reading a blog post about food and vitamins for students, chances are that you’re a responsible young individual who respects nutrition and health. Your high-quality standards and principles shall help you gain invaluable benefits such as energy, concentration, awesome vibes, and lots of strength.   Since […]

We all know that stress is bad for us and our mental health. But did you know that chronic stress can wreak havoc on your gut health too? That’s what makes meditation and gut health a match made in stress-free heaven. Let’s take a look at why meditation might be the answer to your gastrointestinal […]

Life is fast-paced and boy, it can be stressful. This pressure is a lot for an adult to handle. It’s no wonder anxiety in teens continues to rise over the years [1]. Their mind isn’t fully developed yet. Unfortunately, their brains don’t get much of a fighting chance, much in thanks to the Standard American […]