Can a ‘cortisol mocktail’ lower your stress? How to make it — and the benefits and limits of this viral drink

Can a ‘cortisol mocktail’ lower your stress? How to make it — and the benefits and limits of this viral drink

The internet is buzzing about the benefits of the so-called “cortisol mocktail,” with fans claiming the viral tonic can reduce the stress hormone and bring the body into balance. And folks, we can use it — 73% of Americans say that stress has an impact on their quality of life, and nearly half of us admit to … Read more

Nurse calls her 2-ingredient mocktail the ‘ultimate poop hack’ — that works better than Miralax

Nurse calls her 2-ingredient mocktail the ‘ultimate poop hack’ — that works better than Miralax

” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″ /] A travel nurse is sharing her two-ingredient quick fix for blocked bowels, claiming the hot mocktail is the “ultimate poop hack.” It’s a common requirement for patients to have a successful bowel movement before being discharged from the hospital — an evacuation before exit, if you will. … Read more

Exclusive | NYC’s mocktail scene is exploding beyond Dry January — and people are willing to pay

Exclusive | NYC’s mocktail scene is exploding beyond Dry January — and people are willing to pay

Mocktails have non-drinking New Yorkers feeling high-spirited. There’s been an explosion of nonalcoholic cocktails in the Big Apple recently — and it’s not just for Dry January when the health-conscious trade their elixirs for Equinox. From those participating in dry January to the year-round sober curious, 48% of Americans are interested in drinking less alcohol … Read more

Exclusive | Rock star Alice Cooper says new mellow ‘wellness’ mocktail is a ‘sober man’s dry dream’

Exclusive | Rock star Alice Cooper says new mellow ‘wellness’ mocktail is a ‘sober man’s dry dream’

Dry January just got a whole lot more rock ‘n roll. WhistlePig Whiskey has released a new Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry Old Fashioned mocktail that’s not just alcohol-free but also made with wellness-boosting ingredients. Rock star Alice Cooper, who’s been sober since 1977, said that the drink is “the true sicko of dry cocktails.” … Read more

I tried the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ insomnia cure: the viral fad works — but there’s one problem

I tried the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ insomnia cure: the viral fad works — but there’s one problem

Don’t sleep on this TikTok hack. Social media users are slurping down the “sleepy girl mocktail” — a concoction they claim has cured agonizing nights of restlessness, sending even the worst insomniac into a serious slumber. Videos of TikTok stars mixing the drowsy drink — which consists of just half a cup of seltzer water, … Read more

Does the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ really give you the best night’s rest of your life? Here’s what experts say

Does the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ really give you the best night’s rest of your life? Here’s what experts say

A viral trend is suggesting that with only three ingredients, people may be able to have the best sleep of their lives. “Sleepy girl mocktail” recipes have taken over TikTok with over 57.8 million hashtag views. But does the drink actually work? “Generally, ‘sleepy girl mocktails’ are mocktails designed to promote relaxation and sleep,” Dr. … Read more

I tried TikTok’s ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ to cure insomnia — then this happened

I tried TikTok’s ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ to cure insomnia — then this happened

Don’t sleep on this trend. TikTokers are swapping their melatonin supplements for a “sleepy girl mocktail” — a lip-puckering concoction of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and Olipop prebiotic soda. One search on the app returns a slew of users inspired to try the purported shut-eye blend. Holistic health practitioner Calee Shea first wowed her nearly … Read more