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Discover the basics of what functional medicine is—including its key benefits, if it’s a legitimate form of healthcare, and how to know if and when it’s right for you. Consistently dealing with wellness woes despite your best efforts to tackle them? Does your doc say things look A-okay on paper but you just *know* that […]

Wondering what ingredients to avoid in supplements? We made it easy for you by developing our Tricky 12 list of ingredients we always formulate our supplements without. Read on to learn why these ingredients could pose health risks and should be avoided. You probably give a lot of thought to what’s in your supplements—vitamin D […]

When you open up your yogurt cup, unload a Sephora haul, or grab a water bottle on your way to a workout, chances are, you don’t think much about where the plastic packaging came from. In fact, you probably also don’t think much about the afterlife of your trash and recycling either. But plastics can […]

By now you’re likely familiar with prebiotics and probiotics. You may have even heard of synbiotics, a combo of the two. But the newest players in the gut health game are postbiotics. So new, in fact, that The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) just came to an agreement on their definition in […]

Sustainability is integral to the vision of the HUM brand. It’s a value that we’re committed to progressing through new initiatives and strategies with like-minded allies. As we announced on Earth Day 2021, HUM is transitioning its packaging to 100 percent ocean-bound plastic to reduce plastic pollution and our own impact on the environment. Now, […]

Is your tap water safe to drink? Should you be using a tap water filter? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, investigates. Access to clean drinking water is a must for good health. Many people rely on tap water to meet their hydration needs—and for environmental reasons, this is a preferable way to go versus single-use plastic bottles. […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, discusses how your nutritional needs change over time. Plus: expert insights on evolving dietary requirements and nutritional needs by age group. Nutrition isn’t constant. As much as it would be great to find a pattern of eating that works for you and stick to it, the truth is that your […]

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet for humans and the environment alike. Chances are you’ve probably heard that plant-based diets are not only incredible for human health, but also good for the planet. Indeed, scientific research supports these claims. In 2019, a non-partisan non-profit called EAT collaborated with a peer-reviewed […]

Our co-founder and CEO highlights HUM’s commitment to sustainability and transition to 100% ocean-bound plastic. Learn all about our latest initiative, Wellness for You and the Planet, and how we’ll prevent 50 million+ plastic bottles from entering the ocean by 2025. At HUM, our mission is to help you look and feel your best. We […]

While you’re fast asleep, your brain is busier than ever. But what’s actually going on? Are we detoxing, learning, or protecting our health? Here’s what happens to your brain when you sleep. As a neuroscience researcher, the role of sleep is fascinating to me. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, but why […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, explains what bio-individuality is and why learning more about your own is essential for lasting health and wellness. For decades, we’ve been bombarded with processed foods, misinformation, and marketing from food giants. It seems we’ve lost touch with what our bodies need and what feeling good is actually like. However, the […]

Psychodermatology is a growing field that focuses on the mind-skin connection for healing and wellness that starts from within. Here’s what it’s all about. Skin conditions and mental health are more interrelated than you may think. In fact, Hippocrates—an Ancient Greek physician widely considered to be the father of clinical medicine—first wrote about the link […]