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Difficult-to-treat mental health and medical conditions may have finally met their match. Here, we dive into the world of psychedelics for mental health. Imagine walking into your therapist’s office and being prescribed magic mushrooms, LSD, or another hallucinogen to help you work through your problems. It sounds trippy, but it just might be a reality […]

Does cold water therapy actually work? I tried it for seven days and spoke to experts about the benefits (and risks) of this popular health practice. Here’s what I found out. Ever since the Wim Hof Method—a combination of cold water immersion therapy and breathing techniques—went mainstream a few years ago, it seems like everyone […]

Beauty starts from within, and change does too. In honor of Pride month, we’re sharing a guide on how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community—now and always. Our values at HUM Nutrition include respect, diversity, collaboration, positivity, impact, and curiosity. “As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s always been important for me […]

The connection between social media and mental health is a powerful one: several studies have shown that extended use of apps can negatively impact us. But with some changes, you can create a feed that actively makes you happier. Experts share their top healthy social media habits. Social media doesn’t always make us feel great, […]

Burnout and stress are more prevalent than ever, according to the American Psychological Association. But there is a way to fight these mental health conditions: rest (and no, that doesn’t just mean sleep). Below, we break down the seven different types of rest you should be getting—other than snoozing. Have you ever made it a […]

If you’re wondering how to cope with loneliness, rest assured that, truly, you are not alone in these feelings. In fact, thousands of others are dealing with loneliness and searching for answers, just like yourself. Here’s what experts recommend. Loneliness is a pervasive condition: A 2020 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and […]

Want to develop your green thumb? Here’s a complete guide on how to grow herbs for beginners—plus the health benefits of herbs. Discovering you can actually grow your own food is a pretty magical moment. Maybe it happened to you as a small child watching your grandfather tend to his expansive garden, or maybe it […]

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Eleuthero is the natural supplement you didn’t know you were missing—and won’t know how you ever lived without. Life can be exhausting. If you feel that statement in your bones, you’ll definitely want to learn more about eleuthero. Experts say this unassuming root can boost […]

When many of us hear the term “affirmation,” we quickly dismiss it—and maybe even roll our eyes. Maybe you think affirmations are a waste of time or useless. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “what are affirmations?” Or, maybe you see affirmations like meditation: something helpful that somehow just doesn’t make it into your schedule. But here’s […]

Struggling with sleep? Baked potatoes (specifically sweet potatoes) can help. Read on to see why experts say spuds are some of the best foods for sleep–and find out what the others are too. One potato, two potato, three potato, snore? While potatoes may sound like an unexpected nighttime snack, spuds could be a gamechanger if […]

You’ve heard the saying “early bird gets the worm,” but are there any health benefits of waking up early? And is it even possible to become an early riser if you’re a night owl? HUM spoke to experts about how to become a morning person—and then we tried out their tips. It’s safe to say […]

Join HUM for a 28-day journaling practice featuring the work of Black writers across genres as curated by Kima Jones, writer and founder of Jack Jones Literary Arts. Every month I set an intention in my calendar and in my journal: sometimes it’s a small but needful goal like getting to sleep on time, other […]