symptoms & conditions

Here you’ll find articles related to symptoms & conditions. We’ve all experienced unpleasant symptoms throughout our lives, whether short-lived or ongoing. In some cases, the cause of those symptoms is obvious and the treatment is clear. Wahoo! But in the vast majority of cases, the underlying cause of symptoms is much more difficult to root out. So difficult, in fact, that many people just accept their symptoms as normal, no matter how unpleasant and disruptive they may be.

We believe that each person has the capability to heal chronic symptoms and become the healthiest version of him or herself. It takes work and determination, but it’s doable. These articles dive into symptoms and conditions, helping you to learn more about the landscape of chronic health problems and better understand what might be behind any issues you’re experiencing. 

Read these articles to learn about specific symptoms and conditions and how to heal them, whether from in-depth guides, expert interviews, or inspirational stories of individuals who healed their symptoms naturally.

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. 
Sarah Hornsby on How to Treat Mouth Breathing at Night with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Sarah Hornsby on How to Treat Mouth Breathing at Night with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

When Sarah Hornsby graduated with a degree in dental hygiene, she had no idea that it would lead her to her current career. She’s a dental hygienist, but she specializes in the little-known field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, which she hadn’t even heard of during her initial training. After becoming fascinated by the topic, Hornsby went on to found two companies: Faceology, which is a virtual clinic for patients seeking this orofacial myofunctional therapy, and MyoMentor, which is to help educate other health professionals on the topic. Read on to learn what, exactly, orofacial myofunctional entails, why mouth breathing at night is such a huge and important health issue, how it all relates to tongue ties and tongue treatment, and much more.
What Are the Root Causes of Eczema? A Holistic Nutritionist Explains

What Are the Root Causes of Eczema? A Holistic Nutritionist Explains

Abby Tai dealt with severe eczema for much of her childhood and into her young adult years—until she finally was able to get to the root causes of eczema and heal. When she was suffering, she made a promise to herself that if she ever got better, she would share her story with as many people around the world as she could and help them overcome the crippling skin condition like she did. Today, Tai is a holistic registered nutritionist, founder of Eczema Conquerors, and host of the The Eczema Podcast, and she joined WellBe to share what she's learned on her personal and professional eczema journey. Read on to learn more about the root causes of eczema, the connection between gut health and eczema, differentiating eczema versus psoriasis, the side effects of topical steroids, and more.