Liver Health

As we transition from the holiday season to the New Year (hello, 2024!), health-related resolutions take center stage and marketers capitalize on our renewed motivation for healthier habits. They promote various diets and cleanses that “promise” to boost our overall well-being such as a liver detox or cleanse. But is it necessary for you? In […]

Miriam Jacobson, MS, RD, CNS, shares five foods that are good for liver health and detoxification. When it comes to organs, your liver might not be as top-of-mind as your heart, or even your stomach, but it’s still a vital organ—and it does a lot more than you think. The liver is a major detoxification […]

Rumors are spreading saying that taking melatonin supplements may interact poorly with oral contraceptives. But does melatonin cancel out birth control? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD, takes a closer look. Many of us use melatonin to ease ourselves to sleep. However, new stories are emerging questioning whether melatonin impacts the efficacy of your birth control. Here’s the […]

As a recent 20-something who just turned 30, I know a thing or two about consuming alcohol. I’ve spent the better part of my 20s living the good life in LA. That’s consisted of bottomless brunches, happy hours, and awkward Bumble dates that take you from one to three cocktails real quick. My point? All […]

New year, no booze.

Superfoods = super skin.

First, let’s cover the basics. Meet Your Liver Sure, you’ve heard of it—but how well do you know this important organ? First, the liver is your largest internal organ. It can be found in the upper right part of your abdomen, beneath your diaphragm and above the stomach. Fortunately, the liver works extremely hard to […]