Modern science is just catching up to what folk and traditional healers have known since Homeric times. While lab-developed pharmaceuticals can help manage anxiety, you might also want to check your local botanical garden. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, valerian root has a long-established history as a sedative, with records of its use … Read more
Fiber is having its 15 minutes of fame. This nutrient has always been key to a balanced diet, but the growing focus on gut health has pushed it into the spotlight — with one supplement in particular generating serious buzz. Enter psyllium husk, hailed by wellness influencers as “nature’s Ozempic” for its ability to support … Read more
Need to give your hydration a switch? Gatorade is an easy and cost-effective way to get your electrolyte fix when you’re feeling dehydrated — but if you’re watching your sugar or wary of food dyes, one nutritionist has a DIY version that’s free of both of those ingredients. Claire Sorlie recently shared a recipe on … Read more
At least he’s owning it. A functional medicine practitioner who has advised Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophia Bush, Cameron Diaz and other celebrities confesses that he stays up late to watch “Survivor” or “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” with his wife. “Doctors are the worst patients. Let’s just be honest,” Dr. Will Cole told The Post … Read more
You might want to steer clear of this TikTok trend. Beef tallow is trending once again on the video-sharing app — and not as an ingredient used for fried foods. The ingredient once used to get the golden outer crispy coating for McDonald’s fries has been touted by beauty influencers to beat acne, revive dullness … Read more
Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are being touted as “nature’s Ozempic”, promising to deliver a similar outcome as the wildly popular injectable — all for a fraction of the price. Ozempic and sister drugs Wegovy … Read more
It’s green lights for green tea. The beneficial brew has long been celebrated for its antioxidant properties, and more recently, influencers have touted it as a natural Ozempic. However, experts are now saying that while some claims are overblown, the green stuff might be even better for us than previously thought. Tea leaves contain catechins, … Read more
This might be a tough pill to swallow. A so-called weight-loss supplement has captivated users eager to slim down for summer, but experts warn that relying on the quick-fix capsule could be dangerous. TikTokers are obsessing over berberine, a plant-derived compound that studies suggest exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, inhibits growth of certain cancer cells and lowers … Read more
As hip-hop turns 50 and we pull back the lens to see its full story, we can appreciate the rappers who truly changed the game from an artistic and business perspective. That list wouldn’t be complete without including the groundbreaking trio from East Orange, New Jersey: Naughty by Nature. They started out performing at their … Read more