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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 […]

Before we dive right into the skin-gut connection, let’s get to know our skin and gut as individuals a little better. The Skin Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It’s the first defense barrier against the physical, chemical, and bacterial challenges in the environment. Your skin is home to millions of bacteria. […]

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We compare three different food-sensitivity tests and tell you which one to be wary of.

Changes in sleep, energy, mood, weight, and cognition could all be signs that your adrenal glands need a little TLC!