Is there such a thing as a healthy sugar? The latest research says no.

Consuming too much sugar harms the body, brain, and spirit. Boost your spirituality by ignoring your sugar cravings.

This farm requires no alteration of the surrounding environment other than the moorings and the ropes and buoys…

Learn the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, what causes it, and how to take action and regain control of your life.

Tired of your usual breakfast? Here are a couple of nontraditional breakfast options to try if you have diabetes.

My sleep problems started after age 30 and grew worse as I became a mother. I wake in the night and have difficulty getting back to sleep. Why do we have a harder time sleeping as …

One woman reports healthy appetite shifts and a clearer head after trying the low-carb, low-sugar regimen.

Slough off the old skin, bring in the new with sugar and sea salt

Eating wheat is healthy—but not in the ways we typically eat it today. The solution will likely improve your health dramatically.

How to use herbal teas to treat common health maladies and get back on the path to wellness. (An S&H classic)

And how Big Pharma can even crush the benefits of working out

As a society, we turn a blind eye to obvious trauma, making one’s story more difficult.

It’s time to stop swigging the sodas in favor of more healthful beverages.

On Soaking Up Joy, Pure and Simple

Everyone’s microbiome is slightly different, but for this week’s Healthy Habits, here are some ways to support it in general.

Excerpted from Ocean Greens: Explore the World of Edible Seaweed and Sea Vegetables by Lisette Kreischer and Marcel Schuttelaar.

A cue for life and writing from Anne Lamott's "The Sacrament of Plop"

Discovering ancient, healthy, alternative highs for an alcohol-soaked society

The delicate new leaves and buds of each new tea shoot contain ingredients that deliver a number of health benefits to our bodies.

Nourishing and gentle products for your most visible self.

An excerpt from The Complete Book of Mindful Living by Robert Butera

Simple changes to your diet can reduce the effect of acid-forming foods.

Every single specialty tea that we drink deserves a slow, measured, attentive evaluation and enjoyment.

As well as providing other health benefits, these foods can support good gut health.

Discover the symptoms of a damaged or broken metabolism.

Olives are full of healthy fats that improve heart health and antioxidants that combat inflammation.

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Here are some visual guides that can help demystify what constitutes moderate portions for nutritious foods, before the concept of serving sizes becomes even more abstract.

For this week’s healthy habit, try stirring a natural sweetener in your morning cuppa.

Yoga has this wonderful quality of opening our minds and bodies at the same time. We get more physically flexible, and more mentally and emotionally so as well.We flow like water, …

Sitting at my kitchen table in the morning a few weeks ago I was struck with an urgent feeling that I must go home to my parents. An hour later I had flights booked and bags packed…

“You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink” - ProverbRecently I was at a marketplace in the old sugar plantation town of Hilo, on the east side of the Big Island…

This week, I got sick. I’ve been feeling it coming on for weeks, and I finally woke up with that telltale sore, swollen throat that I know so well from my long and checkered past w…

I’m deathly afraid of bees. Not deathly allergic, just deathly afraid. Last weekend we went raspberry picking. I was giddy with excitement after wanting to go for years. We walked…

We always plant too many tomatoes. Every summer, we wait and watch the little green orbs start to blush, and then we savor the sweet juiciness of them all. That first taste of summ…

I’ve always had a sweet tooth. As my good friend would say—it’s my cross to bear. But we haven’t always been friendly with each other. We’ve fought. Turned our backs on each …

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Happy first days of Spring! It’s a celebratory season, and one that just can’t help but invoke change, transformation, and rebirth. It’s spring cleaning time–get the dusty clothes…

“There is a deranged hope that comes with the New Year that we are entering into a whole new world, and everything can be better now.”

A few years ago I had my world blown open when I started reading the labels on packaged foods. A born and raised cereal addict, this was especially difficult for me in the breakfas…

Through years of research, Anthony Scioli has found 14 distinct aspects of hope. While it is not important to remember every aspect, trying these exercises will help boost your hop…

In the late fall, all I want to do is curl up with a mug of steaming chai: the aromatic beverage we Westerners have adopted from the Indian drink masala chai, which means, literall…

Today is my 28th birthday. Birthdays have always been kinda hard for me, all the way since I was four and I had this beautiful confection birthday cake with roses that fell on the …

Let’s be honest: The craving for a fast, tasty snack isn’t always satisfied by eating a banana or a bag of peeled carrot sticks.

I just realized that I shared cookies with you last month. And here I am again sharing another cookie recipe. Sorry? Ok, maybe not. I think you’re going to love these little gems. …

The renowned physician and researcher on food addiction, the protein myth, and the power of love and connection to strengthen our health.

Classic research grounds our moods in the body, not in the head, and points toward simple steps to happiness.

A look at the research shows that both can help us—in different ways

If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a carton of ice cream when under pressure, you’re not the only one – and your cravings for sweets when you’re stressed may be based in sc…

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At the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, iced tea was the preferred drink among the attendees. Today, it accounts for 75 percent of the tea we drink in North America.The first recip…

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Practitioners of panchakarma go beyond the basic cleanse to deeply purify body and soul.

You don’t have to wait for Halloween to enjoy the newest protein in town.

A granddaughter explores research that provides new hope for Alzheimer’s patients.

What's really in your chocolate?

Yogi Tommy Rosen uses his practice to help others in recovery.

New science tells us that, in some cases, simply believing in a cure can be enough to make it work, says writer Joseph Dispenza.

Gluten-free baking often requires using several different types of flours and starches in one recipe, and it’s important to be sure they are thoroughly blended. In this recipe, I u…

It’s 3 p.m. You’re at your desk, struggling to keep your eyes open and your mind focused on that expense report. Yawning is about all you can muster. Well, forget about chugging a …

I hear that ghee has a higher level of bad cholesterol, but I thought it was better for you than butter. Which is healthier, ghee or butter?Dr. Michael Murray: Ghee is clarified bu…

Sipping this fragrant, sweet tea doesn’t just warm the heart—it provides a dose of antioxidants, too, says food writer Monica Bhide. Chai, which simply means “tea” in Hindi,…

Natural Healing Wisdom from the Chopra Center

Part of the cruciferous family, radishes are in season in the early spring and early fall. Victoria Shanta Retelny, author of The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods, from 201…

If you’re lactose intolerant, concerned about animal welfare and the environmental costs of dairy production, trying to reduce unhealthy fats in your diet, or all of the above, yo…

Herbalist Kathy Abascal is on a mission to change the way we eat, with her TQI (“to quiet inflammation”) diet plan.

Your S&H team puts the "mother" of all health drinks to the (taste) test.

I keep hearing I should drink kombucha. Is it really as healthful as people claim?Dr. Michael Murray: Kombucha is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, and a glob of yeast and b…

Thick, creamy, and packed with protein—what's not to love?

5-steps to a more fulfilling life.

Get up close and personal with kombucha, kefir, and kvass.

We recently raided the fridge at the local yoga studio to see what people were drinking: coconut water. (Don’t confuse it with coconut oil or milk; the nearly clear water is found…

An American journalist honors her mother with an altar during Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration.

For dermal distress, bring on the organic excellence of All Good Goop (1). It’s handcrafted for everything from calluses to scars, and burns to bites; plus the company cares as muc…

Every meal is a gift at these pay-it-forward restaurants.

Its healthful benefits, from allergy aid to antioxidant superhero (plus recipes).

Next time you hit the grocery store, look out for the real stuff in your tea.

It’s time to branch out and chomp down on this sweet, plump dried fruit.

No matter the duration of your flight, it’s important to take good care of yourself. What you do—or don’t do—aboard the plane makes all the difference in the world when…

Try one of these five sources of flavorful hydration that will give you a little more nutritional bang for your buck.

Helping your body detoxify through effective measures is a practice that can be traced back hundreds of years.

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We decided to investigate the health properties of both coffee and black tea to see how they compare in aspects beyond simply caffeine count and taste.

As we look at labels, it's important to understand what we are actually putting into our bodies, and why artificial sweeteners are harmful.

Using apple cider vinegar instead of chemical-laden cleaning, beauty, and health products is a way to boost your own mind-body-spirit wellness.

We’re calling it. This year’s most popular beauty booster isn’t going to be some delicate powder made of the ground petals of an incredibly rare flower that only grows on the shady…

It’s time to stop the stress cycle for good. Here are five ways to indulge in chocolate without the guilt.

Confused about whether fat is good or bad for you? Here’s the scoop.

This fashionable drink from birch trees has a long history of healing

Here are a few different ways to approach treatment of eating disorders using Ayurveda.

Put down the salt and start cooking with these spices—your blood pressure, waistline, and tastebuds will thank you.

What you need to know about cholesterol and the foods that can keep it in check.

Here are some tips on how to enjoy a celebration that’s new to you.

Protein is all the rage right now—there are hundreds of versions of a clean, lean, low-carb diet—it seems to be the one thing that every nutritional expert can support. According t…

Whether you want whiter teeth or smoother skin, let coconut oil prove how well it can multitask.

Calling all insomniacs! Check out these 7 stories for creative ideas and testimonials on how to improve your sleep.

Dr. Erminia (Mimi) Guarneri first became known as a pioneering interventional cardiologist who placed more than 700 stents a year before she had an awakening to the wider arena of …

We all know that our skin is our largest organ, and we also understand that nicotine patches and the like feed drugs directly into our bodies and bloodstream — and yet we still con…

This summer, bring a splash of color to your table.As someone who has been fascinated by and infatuated with food for as long as I can remember (and through subsequent chapters as …

Going gluten-free doesn't mean sacrificing great taste. Try baking your own artisanal bread, beignets, cookies, or even angel food cake, all free of gluten.

With these easy recipes, you’ll be on the road to better health. Drink juices as soon as possible after they’re prepared. (For more on the health benefits of fresh-made juice, see …

We asked Trisha Shirey, the director of Flora and Fauna at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas, to share a bouquet of her favorite herbs for homemade spa treatments. Here are her fragr…

A dear friend of mine recently succumbed to emphysema. Before he became ill, he’d been a scholar and a poet and a social activist. He’d had a passion for beauty in all its myriad f…

Superfood or diet villain? Researchers weigh in on the pros and cons of soy.

The Corn Refiners Association is changing the name of high-fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar” in an attempt to rid themselves of the stench that comes from the manufacture and use…

About fifteen years ago, Robert E. Thayer, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at California State University Long Beach and author of the recent book The Origin of Everyday Moods (Ox…

Melissa is a designer by day and a baker by night who believes in making everything from scratch. Despite her extreme love for butter, she's a purist at heart who is easily excited by unbleached flour and evaporated cane sugar. Her mom always told her―"Eat to live, don't live to eat." But somehow that nugget of wisdom never seemed to stick. She chronicles her exploration into cooking and baking with natural ingredients in her blog, The Faux Martha. Find Melissa on Facebook and Twitter (@thefauxmartha).

No place is more central to our acts of celebration than the dining room table. As you look forward to the sanctity and promised revelry of the upcoming holidays, allow yourself to…

“Forbidden” Black Rice Rivals Blueberries in AntioxidantsBlueberries are well known for their high antioxidant levels and disease-fighting properties, but the king of berries has a…

It is odd for someone who is city bred and lactose intolerant to be fascinated by a pastoral tradition that involves mountains, animals, milk, yogurt, and cheese, but there you hav…

On any given day, 1.6 million of us are blogging, 27 million are tweeting, and 1.5 billion are posting on Facebook. We’re emailing during meetings, texting during lectures, and tal…

Consider the following from the Beverage Tasting Institute:Clear with a nickel cast. Bright honeyed Asian pear, ripe pineapple husk, and delicate lemongrass and anise aromas follow…

At his wit’s end because of his severe reactions to eating wheat, William Davis, MD decided to become the guinea pig in a simple experiment. The question was whether his body would…

Your host Rabbi Rami Shapiro talks to author David Perlmutter about his new book, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain—for Life. Read the S&H revie…

Go WildFree Your Body and Mind From the Afflictions of CivilizationBy John J. Ratey, MD, and Richard ManningLittle, Brown and CompanyWe’ve seen a great a rise in diabetes, asthma, …

Neem, the body’s fire fighter

Which are the best foods to fight memory loss? Take this handy list on your next grocery shopping excursion.

Asafoetida or “hing” is one of the most overlooked spices in western culture. One of my crazy theories is that the avoidance of this ‘resin’ herb is due to its moniker – “devil’s s…

Try these natural and effective remedies and increase your resistance to stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

We all have our favorite food, but what if those foods are not the healthiest options? Here are some great recipes of some favorite dishes that will having you thanking your lucky stars you found.

A new study found that one night of sleep deprivation and six months consuming a high-fat diet had similar effects on the body's insulin sensitivity.

Although seeing the world “natural” might put your mind at ease, natural flavors are more like natural disasters.

Learn more about these under-the-radar Eastern superfoods.

Take a look at these 4 stories for optimal brain health and how to provide nourishment, stimulation, and exercise to keep your brain healthy and strong.

What’s the difference between a granola bar and a protein bar, and are they truly healthy?

Enjoy this ancient recipe for boosting digestion and decreasing inflammation.

For a tired brain, the judicious answer is probably “no.”

Is it time we admit our collective addiction to caffeine? Explore how caffeine affects us and why it became so wildly popular.

You’ve heard of a snack attack. Well, we’re striking back at the snacks, tossing all things energy sapping and low in nutritional value, and replacing them instead with healthful, …

Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Ready to take the ancient Greek physician’s advice? These five new cookbooks will help.

Move over, acai berries—these six unusual ingredients pack a powerful nutritional punch.

Dr. Neal Barnard on beating food cravings, the myth of moderation, and the health-changing power of a plant-based diet.

Long practiced to purify body and mind, the discipline of fasting finds new relevance in modern research 
that points to powerful benefits to abstaining from food.

Winter is here and brings with it shorter days, colder temperatures and, in many climates, less sunshine. It also seems to bring a fair number of holidays that are all about food. …

Spring is an ideal time for detoxification. This is the season of new growth, a time to refresh our system by cleaning out toxins accumulated during the winter months and to rechar…

Tips on fueling your mind from Dr. Drew Ramsey MD, superfood guru and author of 50 Shades of Kale

With spiritual practice, "ah" usually shows up as a first taste of "just this" or timelessness or spot-on grace. When we taste it, there is no going back.

Stress affects our circulation, slows our digestive system, and even increases our blood sugar levels. Try these tips from naturopath Dr. Michael Murray to reduce stress and boost …

Rev up your sexual vitality with cinnamon and other surprising foods.

Every choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Try Ayurveda for inflammation.

New research shows how fat tissue reduces your brain function.

The cookbooks that fed a generation—and sparked a vegetarian revolution—got their start at the improbable restaurant that became a legend.

Nurture your family’s holiday food traditions across cultures.

Are kale chips and mango smoothies a smart choice? Don't be fooled by the "health halo" warns food sociologist Dina Rose.

Moosewood Cookbook—that cozy, hand-lettered, and charmingly illustrated collection of vegetarian recipes—is one of the 10 best-selling cookbooks of all time. But more than being a …

Go beyond the cleanse and try juicing to boost your health.

You’re in the frozen food section, facing one of those tough decisions: Coconut Bliss Dark Chocolate?Starbuck’s Mocha Chip? Or perhaps something from Häagen-Dazs? Then suddenly you…

Before chronic health issues like inflammation and fatigue take hold, look for a cure in your kitchen.

Dig into these web-exclusive recipes from Artisanal Gluten Free Cooking:Grilled Pizza1 recipe Pizza Dough (recipe follows)Olive oilCornmeal1 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes (about…

You probably already slather aloe vera on sunburns, but you might not know that you can also use the prickly plant to soothe and heal yourself on the inside. While more people are…

Producing food on an industrial scale presupposes a trade-off or two. Unfortunately, nutritional value is one of the first things to be sacrificed when food companies seek to make …

The ancient world may have struggled with written language, antibacterial medications, and a workable system of democratic governance, but they certainly solved the riddle of makin…

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A cold slice of juicy watermelon has long been a healthy summer staple, boasting ample amounts of nutrients, such as potassium, beta carotene, and lycopene. Now another nutrient in…

Every night we lie mostly paralyzed and unconscious, snuffed out except for brief flares of Technicolor quasi-psychosis we call dreaming. Why?

When Shakespeare’s Juliet asserted that “a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet,” she likely got it wrong. At least, that’s what the devotees who adopt spiritual names eve…

A decadent-tasting, sense-stimulating, and nutrient-rich recipe that elevates the humble cauliflower.

Splitting headache? One myth busted: That chocolate you ate is not the cause. We get the inside scoop on headaches from neuroscientist Amanda Ellison.

This chewy chocolate cookie benefits from a triple dose of ginger: ground, fresh, and crystallized—perfect for an after-dinner digestive aid or enjoyed any time of day.

Do no harm: Three surprising insights and reflections on the practice of ahimsa from the fungi on the forest floor, plus five practices for tapping in.

“Because our five senses are so powerful, we can use them as vehicles—ways to either amp ourselves up, or ways to comfort ourselves and soothe ourselves down to a more relaxed state.”

Reframe anger over injurious events from “I’m furious!” to “this is wrong, and I want to do something about it.”

“Over time, feeding and caring for my being this way, along with nourishing other diverse aspects of my life, built my fortitude to transform family meals into a time of warmth and care, ending a legacy of trauma and neglect.”

“We do not get to choose what feelings arise or how intensely we feel them. Our only choice is in how we relate to them.”

Finding balance isn't easy in these tightrope-walking days. But: “Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds’ wings.” –Rumi

Sure. Pandemic doesn’t scream sexy—but you can still ignite the spark.

We're a virtual office, so we all work from home all the time. Here's some advice.

There’s a saying that asking people to change their diet is like asking them to change their religion. What we eat and how we eat might be our most personal choices.

So you need a drink? Here are eight healthful ingredients you likely already have in your home or garden that give maximum boost with minimum thinking time—no recipe required.

Tired of oysters, chocolates, and strawberries? Try one of these five unique libido-boosting foods to help get your partner in the mood this Valentine’s Day.

Add these foods to your diet during times of high stress. They can help keep your immune system functioning optimally so you can stay healthy and fight off illness.

“Eating foods that will center or calm your energy center is a great way to shift your energy from anxious and scared, to balanced and strong.”

Joaquin Phoenix very publicly pointed the spotlight on inter-species entitlement. Here's why, and how to do something about shifting our perceptions.

“Healing ceremonies matter—they matter because they serve to empower and bring us through to a different and better place—and to release what no longer serves us.”

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These superfoods not only protect neurological function, they can also improve mental performance.

Try these variations of a simple, satisfying, and healthy way to treat yourself.

Just say no to fasting. Cruciferous veggies and turmeric can be powerful tools in your spring detox plan. Read more tips from Dr. Stacie Stephenson, an expert in regenerative, functional, and natural medicine.

Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, chair of Functional Medicine at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, shares ways to support a healthy mind and body as we transition from winter into spring.

In their book How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered, Mark Bittman and David L. Katz share their clear, no-nonsense perspective on food and diet, answering questions covering everything from basic nutrients to superfoods to fad diets. They sat down with S&H to talk about the standard American diet.

Seize this midlife point as a mile marker for better heart health.

Here's how to start a healthy meal swap.

Whether or not you suffer from celiac disease, the harsh truth is that we all have become gluten intolerant to a surprising degree.

Build your mental and emotional muscles by giving up these patterns.

An interview with Sara Gottfried MD

This could be the healthiest group you’ll ever join.

“We know that sleep makes us feel better, and we know it’s better for us. And we even know how to measure our deep sleep. But how do we get it?”

Even if you are not particularly interested in losing weight, you want your body to run mostly on fats.

The secret to a happy, health gut is knowing it’s not what you eat, it’s how.

How can CBD help you with anxiety, and is it safe?

Oglala Lakota chef and founder of The Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman talks to Rami about Native American cuisine and the cultural wisdom that embodies it.

In the Presence of Death: Using ceremony to explore mindfulness in the journey of dying, death, and the years following, in this 9-part series

Alissa Bica is a writer, actor, and sommelier whose mission is to use humor to bring about hope and change. She writes the blog A Comedian’s Guide to Enlightenment and is a contrib…

Flipping through The Whole-Body Microbiome, we learned this.

Take a dive into the wonderful world of superfoods, crystals, or both with these delicious- and beautiful- beverages.

Summary of artists featured in the July/August 2018 issue.

If you drink alcohol, here are some fresh ideas for the season

How the expression of our genes and the makeup of our micro biome are both fundamentally connected to the foods we choose to eat.

For optimal health, make regular sleep patterns a habit.

The big problem is that so many people still think that nothing can be done to reverse dementia.

Life is never boring with a well nourished Vata.

What can you do to slow or reverse the ravages of aging?

Scientific researchers are clear that food intolerances are different from allergies and may take longer to show up in the body than allergies.

How does chocolate pudding beat the blues?

Plus, a peaches 'n cream smoothie recipe.

No matter your spirituality or background, it's possible to turn every day into a living, breathing ritual. Explore how one author transformed her life by doing so.

“Don’t you want your son to live?” The nurse asked. Yes, of course. And that was why I felt I had to leave . . .

These botanicals are nontoxic and can be taken with confidence.

Chocolate, more specifically cacao, is a sacred and delicious medicine with countless benefits. So please, treat yourself.

An Ayurvedic doctor shares some of her favorite easy-to-prepare Ayurveda inspired recipes that make for delicious and healthy snacks for kids.

“Don’t rely on your doctor to point out possible chronic inflammation to you; it doesn’t share the same visible symptoms as acute inflammation.”

Mark Hyman and Mia Lux are trying to make people healthier—body and soul.

There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip.

Creating balance in your gut can help to alleviate your anxiety.

Explore spirituality in the kitchen and try this recipe for vegan Samosa Pot Pie.

Ayurveda has many recipes that can help improve the look and feel of your skin. Here are three quick and easy steps to get you glowing.

The bounty of ingredients in this quick-to-make salad are available in most supermarkets.

Turn the inflammation dial down with these nutrition and lifestyle tips.

It seems like everyone is talking about (or writing about) inflammation. Facts are spreading, but so are misconceptions.

The heirloom kitchen is a space that honors not just the best ingredients but also the techniques and wisdom of our ancestors.

“Although all veggies are good for you, some pack an outsized punch when it comes to promoting gut health. These six vegetables, and the easy recipes that go with them, will help your inner garden grow.”

The world is inflamed, and so are we. Maybe the two are connected, and maybe healing our own bodies can help heal the world.

Our senses offer an immediate doorway to the present moment, and there are potent added benefits to these three sensory experiences. Try one the next time your stress and anxiety m…

It's easy to get wrapped up in numbers, but the desire for the perfect score can become an addiction. Your imperfect self, meanwhile, is waiting for validation.

Is this weed kosher? Is this rabbi Jewish? Are these Doritos good, or what?

What do your spending habits reveal about your personality type? Find out in the latest news from the world of science. Also discover ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Ready? Let’s go.

Eating disorders almost never stop talking to us, whispering in our ear. Here are the lies they tell us.

Is the great outdoors your holy place? You might want to consider joining the Wild Church Network.

Good reasons to stock up on avocadoes, an intriguing link between depression and constipation, and people wigging out while meditating.

Some mushrooms, such as the lion's mane mushroom, have powerful medical properties, another reason to add more of these fungi to your diet.

"We’re celebrating 20 years of S&H, and I find myself sorting through old stories, trying to make sense of things. What’s real? What matters? What did I miss?"

Science & Spirit presents three more easy ways to boost health, both mental and physical. We hope it will inspire you on your journey toward healthy living.

‘Tis the season for drinking too much eggnog, eating too much, and pulling out old family hangover cures.We’ve just moved past the Winter Solstice, the darkest time of the sun cycl…

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Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental SufferingBy David A. Kessler, MDHarperWaveWho hasn’t wished they could control the anger, grief, and anxiety that lead to actions tha…

Brain MakerThe Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain—For LifeBy David Perlmutter, MDLITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANYThe gut houses an internal compass, but could it also h…

Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried ProtocolBy Sara GottfriedSCRIBNERFor the woman who never experiences fatigue, sugar cravings, or PM…

Last week at the Fancy Food Show, an annual marketplace where over 1,000 food and drink purveyors showcase their wares, I tasted buttered coffee, beet ketchup, bay-leaf bitters, ci…

“Creativity is God’s will for us and should be practiced like any other spiritual practice – one day at a time.” – Julia CameronAs a child, being creative is a natural part of ever…

If stepping out of the demands of your daily life in order to take part in a heavy duty detox isn’t a reality, then try making daily, simple shifts that will support your body towa…

Dieting mythologies have taught us that cravings are our enemies. We are told to ignore the plaintive cries of our evil bodies as they try to trick us into feeding them!Cravings ar…

I am a huge advocate of self-observation and monitoring of one’s own behavior. I aim to constantly practice noticing how I am personally behaving. I aim to maintain awareness and c…

We can all agree that living in peace and cooperation beats living in conflict. It turns out that our microbiome, (that community that lives in our gut), is either existing as a co…

When you think of depression, you most likely think of it as a disease of the brain, a neurochemical imbalance. Research, however, does not support this idea.Dr. Kelly Brogan, MD a…

You have the power to up your frequency at any moment. Discover how to raise your spiritual vibration in ten different ways.

Herbs and spices do far more than add flavor to our food; many are powerhouses of nutrition and health. Turmeric, in particular, has been making nutritional headlines in recent yea…

Dusk fell over the Greek island with a soft strumming sound: the salty, minty sea breeze sighing over sand and stone and shattered shrines. Down village lanes gone bruise-blue with…

For the bulk of my life, I was chronically constipated. If I was lucky, I’d go to the bathroom once or twice per week. After wreaking havoc on my digestive system with a diet full …

No matter what you do to clean up your outside, there's no faster way to a healthy body, beautiful skin, and a clear mind than cleaning from the inside out. Even if you consider yo…

In the days of the old testament, menstruating women were considered unclean or unfit to participate in everyday society, and separated from men during their cycles. For me, this p…

Explore how the Chaga mushroom is linked to a potential new cancer treatment.

If you’re vegan, you probably hear it all the time, “vegans don’t get enough B12!” Well, not anymore with the recent resurgence of this traditional Japanese and Chinese healing foo…

I recently did a 21-day sugar detox and although I expected it to be interesting, amazing and at times even harrowing, I never expected it to be the topic of a blog about spiritual…

Since ancient times, honey has been used as a natural cure for infections, burns, and wounds; but as with most natural remedies, it was eventually replaced by modern medicine. Conv…

Why do we choose New Year’s day to be the first day of our resolution to live better lives? Most of us would say just about anything at that time of year, what with all the distrac…

Avoid overeating and drinking too much this holiday season by mindfully focusing on giving yourself pleasure rather than trying to numb the pain.

Everyone knows the importance that bacteria plays in gut health, but what about fungus? Understanding how to balance your mycobiome, or the ecosystem of fungus that lives in the gut, is crucial for maintaining good health.

Turmeric root is one of those rare and valuable herbs that is balancing for all of the doshas, or Ayurvedic body types, making it a beneficial addition to almost everyone’s diet.

Boost your immune system during cold and flu season with these 12 foods that pack a powerful punch.

This subtly sweet warm breakfast is good for gut health and can be made without grain.

If you’ve recently discovered you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may want to jump right into a low-FODMAP diet. Here’s what you need to know about FODMAP.

Try these tips for getting comfortable in your favorite sleeping position.

Tired of yogurt, kombucha, and kefir? Then give these five foods a try to get more of the gut-boosting benefits of fermentation.

Have a holiday hangover? Try these yoga poses to help detox and rebalance your body.

Prepare for success by turning your refrigerator into a lean, mean, clean machine.

Try these science-based tips for keeping your resolutions alive.

We may all go a little stir-crazy when the shorter, colder days of winter keep us stuck in the house, but at least we have baking to look forward to as a hibernation activity.

Some of the best memories during the holidays are sparked by the smells that fill the house from the oven. Take a look at these 10 mouthwatering recipes for healthier baked goods to get you into the holiday spirit.

Tokyo-based chef IINA creates edible, vegan art for an adventurous, vegetable-loving palate.

From keto-friendly natural wines to liquors spiked with herbs and botanicals, wellness spirits have made a big splash in the past year.

“Some things are best / enjoyed alone. Some things can only be / enjoyed alone.”

Recipes for toner, serum, body scrub, and lip balm will help you give the gift of good skin this holiday season.

Common herbs parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are packed with health benefits.

Tired of the same old, same old? These two recipes provide the perfect new twist on holiday leftovers.

Honor Native American history and culture this Thanksgiving with Chef Sean Sherman’s indigenous recipes.

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Thinking like a designer can help you transform your relationship with food and build healthy eating habits.

These tools will help you keep your cool through the chaos of the holidays.

Learn how to vanquish anxiety and actually enjoy the holidays with these tips.

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“Autumn scoffs: Bear up, babes. Last call. This is your final warning before darkness falls at five.”

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Saturate your senses with S&H’s choices of treasures inspired by nature.

Elevate your arsenal for pouring a perfectly caffeinated cup with these favorites from S&H.

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Take these picks from S&H with you as you make sure your voice is heard.

Here we count down the top 10 powerhouse foods based on nutrient density. A list of all the powerhouse foods can be found in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease. For a summary of the findings, click here.

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, most likely your doctor has told you to lower your salt intake. New science is showing that this recommendation may be backfiring for patients.

Olive oil may be just the cure you're looking for.

The stress response is your best ally during difficult moments—a resource to rely on rather than an enemy to vanquish.

Natural beauty guide from Spirituality & Health magazine

Take a month to figure out what you can and can’t eat.

How to identify the fears blocking your relationship—and melt them away to restore wonder

Make the most of what can be the best time of our lives.

Modern medicine is driven by huge, randomized double-blind trials that may not apply to your own particular genes or lifestyle. Here’s how to join the truly personal medical revolution.

An Excerpt from 50 Shades of Kale

Get ready for the least-expensive, most-healing, most-enlightening 48 hours you may ever experience.

Ellen Vora, MD, is a psychiatrist, a yoga instructor, an acupuncturist, and a witch—and she’s on a mission to radically change the way we approach mental illness.

Mindful mimicked fasting combines a novel formula of nutrients with deep spiritual connection.

1960s folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie reflects on her life, career, and breaking out of stereotypes in the music industry.

From flight plans to financing to emergency contacts, make sure you’re well prepared so when it comes time to retreat, that is what you can focus on entirely.

Flavorful and nourishing recipes from leading retreats.

Sick? Love yourself through the illness with cozy comfort, breathwork, restorative yoga, and more.

How can you cut through the confusion and answer the simple question: What should I eat?

Gut issues increase as you age, but there’s so much you can do to keep it functioning well.

By opening cerebrospinal flow, craniosacral therapy benefits include relief from pain, sleep disruption, and cravings.

Explore the best ways to kickstart an Ayurvedic practice this winter.

Medical astrology links planets to body parts. Your body’s strengths and weaknesses may be informed by your zodiac sign.

Eating lean protein and slow-release energy food helps keep your mood up and depression at bay.

Turn lights on to destroy viruses. Turn off to prevent heart disease. And through it all, just keep drinking coffee.

Frey Vineyards brings you a spring classic. Pair with strawberries and cream and a crisp glass of biodynamic wine.

The solar plexus chakra is key when it comes to anxiety. Discover how to bring balance to this chakra.

The raisin meditation focuses all your senses to calm anxious thoughts.

The painkiller paradox, how meditation inhibits empathy, and why intuitive eating is important for the biggest food lovers.

Interspecies healing practices include prayer circles and shawls.

Sciatica can be debilitating. Preventing sciatica requires some life changes, but it’s worth it.

“Regardless of what traditions you follow, the spiritual meaning of Easter is a new light after sacrifice or tribulation.”

Our bodies have been under siege, and not just due to COVID. Dr. Emeran Mayer explains that it’s because we have disrupted our gut microbiomes.

Intuitive healing practitioner Muneeza Ahmed lists eight steps to get your energy back.

There is a unique connection between spirituality, science, and your smile. Discover the spiritual meaning of tooth pain.

Love bars but not drinking? Sober bars offer a placebo-alcohol experience. But does it really work?

With its trillions of microbes working to regulate the immune system, produce vitamins and hormones, and communicate with the brain, the gut may just be the best advice-giver around, if you know how to listen.

We spoke to a slew of holistic health experts to find ways to turn our immune systems impenetrable.

Gratitude is powerful. Building your sense of thankfulness the Buddhist way.

Various types of food and nutrients provide different kinds of subtle energetics. Fats for fulfillment, carbs for comfort.

“Almost immediately after I changed my diet, my symptoms began to subside, which was the sign of hope I needed to press forward.”

Sticking to a regular schedule for meals and exercise is one way to regulate metabolism for better sleep.

Foods rich in tryptophan, omega-3s, magnesium, B vitamins, and potassium are likely sitting on your shelf right now.

You can have your pumpkin for skin and eat it too with these seasonal skincare recipes.

Don’t rebel against the changes menopause imparts on the body. Instead, allow yourself to create a new rhythm in tune with them.

Hydration is key to healthy, youthful-looking skin in any season but especially in the colder fall and winter months.

Self-care is vital, especially in the winter months when darkness—quite literally—settles in. “We respond to the weather, the seasons, the moon, our emotions, and the food we eat.”

Sarah Wilson is the author of the New York Times bestsellers First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through Anxiety, which redefined the mental health genre, and I Quit …

Individualism and capitalism are simply not working. Author Sarah Wilson talks about the challenges we face as humans, such as climate change and racial injustice, and proposes healthier systems to heal a fractured world.

Incorporate Ayurvedic eating principles into your life to increase ojas and support your immune system.

Cooped up inside, hiding from the sunless winter (tundra sometimes included), you may be asking yourself, “What does a girl who kayaks and bikes for sanity do in the winter?” The answer: “Lots of things.”

This year, turn to the first known resolution makers—the ancient Babylonians—for inspiration.

A vegan spin on a family recipe passed down from the author's grandmother.

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It doesn’t have to be sandals season to have twinkle toes.

Dr. Andreas Michalsen, author of The Fasting Fix, uses fasting to treat a number of diseases from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension to cardiovascular disease, early stages of dementia, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel disease.

Julie Peters describes her experience with SIBO and her long journey back to health.

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Sarah Wilson asks readers to “take an active role in fighting for what we love.”

Include these foods in your dinner banquet, and you'll find that your winter's rest is a little bit sweeter.

Give your senses a thrill and bring the rich and cozy scents of pumpkin pie into the kitchen and onto the breakfast table.

Mindful eating means being intentional about what, when, and how you eat. It can become more intuitive the more you practice.

“We are all suffering from some kind of stress overload these days, which can cause chronic fatigue, anxiety attacks, insomnia, depression, mood swings, and burnout. What’s the answer? How can we find relief?”

Munching through the Halloween and Christmas holidays alone, Americans consume over a billion dollars of chocolate each year. Turn your sweet tooth into a delectable sacred practice with a side of mindful advocacy.

Feeling off-kilter? This simple and powerful practice can bring you out of your swirling thoughts and ground you firmly in the present moment.

Renowned health expert Patricia Bragg, shown with her co-author Julia Loggins, has long practiced fasting and knows it is a key to a healthy immune system.

Support the immune and digestive systems by balancing the Earth element and nourishing the spleen.

Your cancer is uniquely yours. Get to know it—so you can help deprive it of exactly what it needs to survive.

A path to keep anxiety from controlling your life.

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Follow these simple rules (and a secret fourth) and change how you eat.

In a world that pushes toward the complex, there are still simple ways to stay healthy.

Try these herbs and supplements for the physical body and homeopathics and flower essences for the emotional and spiritual body.

Dining out increases overall exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.

The first in a 3-part audio meditation Mountain Wisdom series.

Feeling less than zippy? Increase your chi and get it flowing with these methods.

Try this recipe for an afternoon boost of energy or a gift for one you love.

The five lifestyle pillars to prevent brain decline.

Men produce reproductive hormones as they age. Why not women?

Bring your attention to the present moment with these tools for mindfulness.

This simple recipe is a formula to kindle the inner fires, promote healthy circulation, and hydrate the tissues.

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Genetics play a role in our health, but we also have control in the choices we make about how we live.

Fight extra holiday pounds with this common spice.

One woman shares her top four lessons learned from practicing Karma Yoga.

We interact with trees as strangers because we don’t know their stories. When we listen, we “unself” ourselves— and open to great beauty.

3 Lessons from Selfless Service

Fixing your digestion can make you feel a lot less anxious.

The way we eat informs the functions of our body. Here are tips to develop "good mood meals."

Quinoa, açai, and maca first scaled the heights of health-conscious glory. Now meet the latest Peruvian powerhouses.

Here are 108 suggestions for your own personalized 108-day mindfulness practice.

Hungry for more? Foods to boost your sexual vitality (Maca Brazil Truffles, anyone?).

Seed cycling is a practice that encourages us to connect with our menstrual cycles and with the moon cycles. Learn how to practice seed cycling in just a few steps.

Whether you’re a Vata, Pitta, or Kapha, using Ayurveda for stress relief can help you feel your best.

We spoke with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole on his new book, Gut Feelings.

Adrenal fatigue can sap us of energy, leave our minds foggy, and take over our lives. Ayurveda offers the opportunity for holistic support.

Seasonal allergies got you down? Counter them with an Ayurvedic approach.

Explore a new way to incorporate immune-supporting oregano oil into your day.

Dive into the deliciousness of summer with these caffeinated (and caffeine-inspired) products for mind and body.

Use these five creative tools to shift from the sympathetic nervous system into the parasympathetic nervous system.

Organic Eden Miso is live culture, unpasteurized miso made from non-GMO, organic ingredients, traditionally crafted at a 175-year-old Japanese miso company.

Ever wonder what to expect out of an ayahuasca healing experience? Here is a brief guide on how to prepare.

During menopause, the body’s needs change. Try these five options for different ways to move the body during this transition.

What you speak into the world is powerful. Learn how to avoid hexing yourself and access the power of spoken words.

Attuning to nature can help us strengthen our connection to God. Learn how.

Fight off seasonal afflictions with Ayurvedic wisdom. Hint: You’ll be utilizing emotional healing, breathwork, and delicious recipes.

An internal medicine physician shares her experience with burnout and gives insight into the five levels of becoming "me-powered."

One essential practice in nature spirituality is connection with nature spirits through an animist perspective. Explore how you can connect with nature spirits, regardless of your spiritual tradition.

Learn how Eden miso is made with traditional methods, and savor the umami goodness with an autumnal recipe.

The digestive fire affects all aspects of the body. Take this quiz to see how yours fares, and learn how to support it with 15 simple tips.

When your nervous system needs a reset, try yoga nidra. Learn more about the power and benefits of this practice.

Aligning your daily routine with the rhythm of day and night can drastically improve your sleep.

Banana peels, the negative effects of sleep loss, and the benefits of betrayal.

For anxiety management, try putting on your nutrition armor of adequacy, consistency, balance, and permission to enjoy food.

How do you conjure up empowerment and reclaim agency when you have no power? These questions are the origin story of hoodoo, a folk magic created hundreds of years ago by enslaved …

Create adaptogenic, crystal-infused face and body mists to revitalize and boost balance.

A simple practice of mindfully noticing eye color can make medicine a little better.

Find your unique nourishment style, based on the five elements and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

You are doing all the "right" things with your diet... but your stomach is constantly upset. Food rules may be causing the problem.

Nutrition may slow Alzheimer’s and has a role in preventing it. Discover practical advice for maximizing your brain health now.

Want to meditate more often and with more focus? Try tea.

Regina Spektor's songs have always been quirky, insightful tales that mix the mundane with the marvelous. “Ghost of Corporate Future” from her 2004 album Soviet Kitsch follows a …

Raise your digestion and feel your energy rise naturally with yogurt lassis.

A pharmacist offers her advice on how to skillfully utilize supplements to support brain health.

The founder of Northwest Memory Care Center explores a potential healing regimen for Alzheimer's—one backed by research data.

For this year’s gift guide, we asked S&H contributors and readers for some of their favorite gifts—gifts they’ve given or received, or even gifts they wish had been exchanged.

Couldn’t get to sleep last night? Here are five ways to have a better day today, and get a better night’s sleep tonight.

Suffering from acne? Ayurveda may have the answers you need to clear your skin.

Improve your digestion and overall health by tending to the quality of your digestive fire—using alchemy.

Explore how what we eat and how we feel are connected, and discover new tips for supporting your relationship with food.

Belgian filmmakers Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne have spent their careers making films that draw attention to the plight of those living on the margins of European society. With Tor…