A subcategory of endocrine disrupting chemicals, obesogens are toxic compounds that interfere with our hormones and endocrine function, and cause weight gain, weight loss resistance, and metabolic chaos. Awareness of obesogens and their effects can help you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and product choices to promote better metabolic health and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Many of us have been ingrained that our value is determined by our looks, our body, our weight, and other arbitrary "merits" that actually have nothing to do with our real value as human beings. This poem helped me transmute some rage about our obsession with a beauty standard that is harming us. Thank you, Jen, for allowing me to share your words.

Ever feel like your body clock is out of whack? Resetting your circadian rhythm is super important for getting it back in line. Not familiar with your circadian rhythm? It lets your body know when it’s time to go to sleep and wake up, and if it's out of sync, it can negatively impact many aspects of your health and wellbeing. Get your internal clock working better for you with these tips.

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to foreign invaders by producing antibodies that identify particular allergens (e.g., pollens) as harmful. Typical allergy treatments aim to relieve symptoms, but early detection and addressing underlying issues can reduce symptoms and sometimes prevent allergies from developing.

A healthy gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, secreting it into the small intestine through the bile duct during the digestive process. Once in the small intestine, bile helps digest fat. An unhealthy gallbladder can result in problems with both digestion and detoxification.

Either we struggle to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or to simply get enough sleep. Many factors affect sleep so it’s important to rule out any underlying causes while several healthy habits can lead to a better night’s rest.

Do you struggle with stress eating while you’re at work? Deep down, you probably know that you’re not genuinely hungry but you snack anyway. Ready to start breaking the cycle? Here are some tips for beating stress eating at work.