By Leah Payne
During this February—the month of love—let’s dedicate ourselves to a newer, more nuanced, and more inclusive form of environmentalism. It’s called intersectional environmentalism, and it’s the best way to move forward for everyone. Environmental racism and environmental justice BIPOC and other marginalized communities are disproportionately exposed to polluting industries, such as dumps, landfills, pipelines, and … Continued
I dread workouts. Once I’m in, they aren’t so bad, but each day, five days per week, it’s a mental sweat for me just to convince myself to start a workout, and if I opt out, I feel guilty. Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be this way. It’s okay to drop the “function” for … Continued
Q: Do all-in-one functional probiotic products really work? A: While not all probiotic strains carry research-verified benefits, the evidence suggests that certain probiotics may help with reducing some of the side effects from antibiotics use, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and more. But as a dietitian, I see a lot of combination products on the market that … Continued
When chatting with friends and family, we often misuse the term “gluten intolerance” to describe our gluten-related issues. This can lead to a fair amount of confusion and unsuccessful DIY treatments if we haven’t figured out the underlying cause of the problem. Gluten intolerance is an umbrella term encompassing three distinct conditions: celiac disease, wheat … Continued
By Erin Jackson
Fighting off germs isn’t easy. That’s why we enlisted the help of masks, sanitizing, and social distancing as an extra line of defense against COVID-19. But after last year’s record-low flu season, and two years of pandemic health protocols, some experts are concerned that we may be at higher risk for cold, flu, and other … Continued