10 Ways to Overcome Conflict in Relationships

Conflict is a natural part of healthy relationships. But we can respond to it in healthy or unhealthy ways. Here are our top ten tips for constructively discussing and overcoming conflict in your relationship.

RelationshipsMelissa NortonMarch 25, 2019relationships, love, marriage, mental health, anxiety, depression, mood, healthy living, friendship, community

Elements of a Good Workout Plan

Four essential elements to include in your fitness plan—and why they’re much easier to incorporate than you may think. Plus, recommended workout activities for each area of fitness: cardio, strengthening, flexibility & mobility, and recovery.

The Health Benefits of Meditation (& How to Do It)

The mental and physical health benefits of regular meditation, how to practice three of the most common techniques (visualization, mantra meditation and mindfulness meditation), plus plenty of tips + tricks for beginners.

Is Juicing Healthy for You?

The health benefits of juicing, why it may not be as healthy as you’ve been lead to believe, and what to look for in healthy, nutrient-dense (and low-sugar!) juices.

NutritionMelissa NortonFebruary 19, 2019juicing, nutrition, real food, healthy eating, healthy food, diet, healthy living, healthy cooking, healthy products, organic, digestion, sugar, gut health, grocery shopping, plant-based, snacks, energy, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss

How to Boost Your Confidence (& Success!)

To succeed, confidence matters as much as competence. Fortunately, self-confidence can be learned and practiced—here are four strategies to grow your self-belief.

How to Meal Prep for Healthy Eating

How to make healthy eating easier with weekly meal planning, plus simple meal prep tips for easy (and healthy!) weekday meals.

What Is Love?

The science of love, falling in love, and the health benefits of being in loving relationships.

RelationshipsMelissa NortonFebruary 4, 2019love, marriage, relationships, healthy living, friendship, family, mood, mental health, communication, happiness, stress, anxiety, depression

What to Look for in Healthy Deodorant

All about why we sweat, what’s concerning about aluminum-based antiperspirants, and our favorite natural, aluminum-free deodorants.

LifestyleMelissa NortonJanuary 29, 2019deodorant, beauty, personal care, nontoxic products, green beauty, fragrance, chemicals, allergies, skin conditions

How to Make Time for Wellness

Making time for wellness can be tough with a busy schedule—healthy living ends up being more of an intention than a daily practice. Here are our simple tips to prioritize wellness in your daily life.

Is Microwaving Your Food Unhealthy?

Are microwaves dangerous? Do they zap all the nutrients out of your food? We explain how to safely use microwaves as a modern convenience (hint: microwave-safe containers!), while still emphasizing real food and slow food in your healthy diet.

NutritionMelissa NortonJanuary 22, 2019healthy kitchen, healthy food, healthy home, healthy cooking, healthy eating, nutrition, real food, healthy products, healthy living, wellness tips, workplace wellness, employee health, employee wellness, chemicals

How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

Our top strategy for overcoming your fear of public speaking and improving your communication skills for greater confidence in your career and personal life. (And less stress and anxiety along the way!)

CareerMelissa NortonJanuary 21, 2019career, confidence, mental health, anxiety, personal growth, professional development, communication, relationships, goals, fear, wellness tips, workplace wellness, employee health, employee wellness, goal setting

How to Choose Safer Cleaning Supplies for a Healthy Home

It’s no secret that conventional household cleaners contain toxic chemicals. But do you know their health effects or which safer alternatives to use instead? Here’s what to look for in nontoxic cleaning supplies for a healthy home.

HomeMelissa NortonJanuary 15, 2019cleaning, chemicals, healthy home, healthy living, wellness tips, allergies, air quality, asthma, healthy products, healthy kitchen, skin conditions, immunity, autoimmune disease, environment, chronic disease, nontoxic products

How to Keep Your Thyroid Healthy with Nutrition & Lifestyle

All about thyroid function, how it’s impacted by diet and lifestyle, and plenty of nutrition and lifestyle tips to keep your thyroid healthy.

5 Tips to "Re-Think" Exercise & Have More Fun with It

Conventional workouts not doing it for you? A personal trainer shares five tips for building a stress-free fitness plan you actually enjoy.

Physical ActivityMelissa NortonDecember 26, 2018exercise, fitness, workout, HIIT, tabata, walking, running, wellness tips, weight loss, primal, body fat, flexibility, posture, mental health, anxiety, depression, mood, energy, fatigue, at-home workouts, strength training, bodyweight exercises, goals, paleo

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

How to stay healthy while traveling: what to add to your packing list (or to do list) to boost your immunity and digestion during vacation or business travel.

The Best All Natural Hand Sanitizers

Why conventional hand sanitizer is not helping your immunity, and the healthier natural alternatives we recommend instead.

Is Running Healthy for You?

A former Division I runner explains the health benefits and potential risks of running for exercise, and his recommendations for incorporating running into your fitness plan.

Physical ActivityMelissa NortonDecember 3, 2018running, fitness, exercise, workout, healthy living, physical activity, HIIT, tabata, paleo, weight loss, primal

How to Boost Gut Health with Probiotics & Prebiotics

Together, probiotics and prebiotics perform a variety of beneficial functions in the body. Learn why you need both, and how to add more probiotic and prebiotic-rich foods into your diet.