movement & exercise

Here you’ll find articles related to movement and exercise. We spend a lot of time thinking and talking about what we put into and onto our bodies: eating a healthy, whole-foods-based diet, and choosing non-toxic products to bring into our homes. But it’s equally important to prioritize how (and how much) we move our bodies.

Research has shown time and time again that exercise can do wonders for your well-being. It can make you happier, increase your longevity, improve your brain health, reduce inflammation, boost immune function, and more. Plus, mindful movement practices like yoga can have additional benefits for mental health and stress reduction. 

Read these articles to learn eye-opening insights on the power of exercise, and how you can use movement to improve your health.

Is Your Cortisol High? Symptoms of High Cortisol Levels & How to Lower Cortisol Naturally

Is Your Cortisol High? Symptoms of High Cortisol Levels & How to Lower Cortisol Naturally

Cortisol is one of the hormones that gets talked about the most in day-to-day life, especially in the wellness corners of the internet and social media platforms. If you’ve come across these conversations (or even if you haven’t), you likely know that high cortisol levels aren’t good, but there’s usually not more context given than that. How can you know if your cortisol levels are high, and what can you do about it? Read on to learn the symptoms of high cortisol levels, the various different causes of high cortisol, how to lower cortisol naturally, and more.