There is a trend on social media right now called “Sleepmaxxing.” More than 125 million posts. Young people in their twenties are taping their mouths shut to sleep, wearing smart rings, drinking supplement cocktails before bed, buying blackout curtains, controlling the temperature of their bedrooms, and obsessing over optimizing every second of their sleep. Meanwhile, … Read more
If your mother ever told you to eat gelatin to help your knees, that advice came from a place of care. And there may be some truth behind it—but there is also an important part of the story that is often left out. When people talk about knee health, they are usually not worried about … Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body. It contributes to normal muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism, bone health, and many other biological processes. A diet that lacks variety may make it harder to get enough magnesium. However, experiencing any of the signs below does not necessarily mean that … Read more
It’s 7 in the morning. You just got dressed. Your pants fit perfectly, your stomach looks relatively flat, and you feel good. I want you to remember that image, because we are going to come back to it tonight. And you might not recognize yourself. Today, I’m not going to give you a long list … Read more
But the reality is more complicated. The stomach is naturally a highly acidic environment. In a healthy person, stomach acid plays an important role in digestion, especially in breaking down proteins and helping the body absorb certain nutrients. Medications such as omeprazole reduce the production of stomach acid. They are commonly used to treat conditions … Read more