Kate Downes is a wellness writer with a passion for educating and empowering others in their own health. In addition to writing, Kate is also an acupuncturist and Eastern medicine practitioner (MSAOM). Her work has been published by wellness groups in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
It’s just like clockwork. When 2PM rolls around, you’re struggling to keep your eyes open, your mood turns sour, and you have the irresistible craving to close your eyes, just for a minute. You muster every ounce of energy you have just to finish a simple email, and are desperately searching for something sweet in…
Are you hoping to make it out of the holiday season without feeling stuffed like a turkey or passing for Santa? For those of us who struggle with belly bloat, but don’t want to miss out on the traditions and treats that make the holidays special, that might seem like a tall order. But, with…
Growing up, many of us learned that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. With a fully belly first thing in the morning, we should be ready to take on the challenges and obstacles of the day with ease and energy – right? Not necessarily. Scientists, doctors, and nutritionists are now questioning the…
As life gets busier, it’s easy to question how much sleep we really need. Laying in bed for a third of our day seems unproductive when we could be catching up on work, organizing the house, or even relaxing in front of the TV for a bit longer. If cutting out sleep adds a few extra…
Headaches are a common cause of pain in both children and adults. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that at least half of Americans will suffer one headache or more in any given year. While headaches are an annoying inconvenience at best (and debilitating at worst), they do offer helpful clues about our internal…
There’s no denying it – the pounding, throbbing, aching pain of a headache or migraine can make even the toughest of us cry out for help. But before you suffer through the pain or reach for those pain relievers, why not take a more comfortable, natural route? There are many ways to treat headaches naturally,…