A childhood habit that is good for adults? Research finds sitting on the floor helps to improve circulation, mobility, and metabolism.
Why Sitting on the Floor is the New Standing Desk for Health
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Nicole Apelian’sWellness Blog
Need to Brighten Your Mood and Reduce Stress? Polyphenols May be the Answer.
Polyphenols are antioxidants found in nutrient-rich foods that can protect against oxidative stress, disease, and boost your mood!
Do You Suffer From Fibromyalgia? Here’s How Dehydration Makes it Worse.
A discussion of common risk factors for fibromyalgia, clear triggers, and how dehydration aggravates the condition.
Olive Oil Craze: Does it Live Up to the Hype?
Let’s explore what the science has to say about the health benefits of olive oil and separate fact from fiction.
Harnessing Nature’s Pharmacy: Top Herbs for Focal Dystonia
Focal dystonia symptoms, or the “yips”, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle spasms or contractions in one part of the body.
Best Methods for Attracting Pollinators into Your Garden Space (It’s Easier Than You May Think)
Learn more about specific flowers, plants, and practices that help to encourage a green space brimming with pollinator life.
Suffering From Hay Fever? Here’s How to Naturally Ease Symptoms With Food & Herbs
Exploring food and herbs that ease hay fever symptoms so you can embrace spring and take advantage of all the season has to offer.
Cultivating Happiness & The Power of Blue Spaces
Spending time in the natural world is just plain good for you, and research suggests blue spaces may be even more beneficial!
Herbalism 101: Alcohol, Glycerin, & Apple Cider Vinegar Tinctures — Here’s What You Need to Know
Botanical tinctures made with alcohol, glycerine, or raw apple cider vinegar – what’s the difference? Tincture how-to included!
Birdsong Dramatically Lowers Stress in 10 Minutes or Less, Study Finds
Cultivate a bird-friendly area to lower stress — whether you live in a city, the suburbs, or out in the country.
Does Eating Earlier Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk & More? Researchers Say Yes.
Learn how disrupting our internal clock can increase our risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic disorder, and weight gain.
Facing the Pain: Living with Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia
Lifestyle tips and herbal remedies for those struggling with bilateral trigeminal neuralgia or another form of nerve pain.
Fat, Sugar, & Salt Aren’t the Problem. This Is.
It may surprise you to learn consuming fat and sugar aren’t the health-destroying villains researchers once thought they were.
The Secret to Beautiful Skin Series (Part III): Exercise & Sleep
Looking at the science-backed reasons why prioritizing quality rest and daily exercise benefits overall health and radiant skin.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome (Red Meat Allergy) Is On The Rise. Here’s How To Defeat It.
AGS is a reaction to the alpha-gal sugar found in beef, pork, and lamb, and cases are steadily increasing around the world.
You Asked, I Listened: Best Practices for Natural Detoxification
Detox season? Explore how to support your liver and kidneys, recommended foods, herbs, and detox methods, and detoxifying heavy metals.
The Hidden Link Between MTHFR Mutations and Gut Health
MTHFR mutations link to a range of conditions including Alzheimer’s, Hashimoto’s, mental illness, chronic pain, cancer. and birth defects.
The Science Behind the Healing Power of Prayer
Does prayer have the power to cure illness? Researchers are looking at examples of remarkable healing, unexplained recoveries, and prayer.
Here’s Why SARS Can Cause Poor Sleep For Months — And What To Do About It
The Relationship Between Immunity, Illness, & Sleep Science has long established poor sleep impacts your immunity and can create the perfect storm for illness. Be that as it may, research is coming to light demonstrating that disrupted sleep doesn't necessarily...
The Key to Healthy Weight Loss — It’s Not What You May Think.
There is no shortage of strategies for losing weight, but researchers have found three methods that may surprise you.
My Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide is a Game-Changer — Here’s Why
If you would like to learn the skills to thrive in nature for substantial lengths of time, check out Nicole’s new book!
Dual-Extraction: The Secret to Getting the Most Out of Your Mushrooms and Lichens
Essential medicinal mushrooms and lichens, their uses, and step-by-step instructions for how to make your own dual-extracted tinctures.
Feeling Under the Weather? Here Are The Best Foods + Natural Remedies To Support Recovery
Nicole Apelian’s top recommendations for supporting immunity and feeling better quickly, plus tips for avoiding contagious illness altogether.
The Secret to Beautiful Skin (Part II): Diet + Herbs
Part II of this Beautiful Skin series: exploring several key areas that help to promote healthy skin to keep you looking young and vibrant.
Are You Ready to Deepen Your Knowledge of Herbal Medicine? My New Online Herbal Academy is For You!
Nicole Apelian’s Lost Remedies Academy will empower you to take charge of your own health and self-sufficiency.
Thriving Through Thirst: Top Drought Resistant Crops for a Warming World
Explore the full spectrum of drought resistant crops, including new developments, and great options for your own garden.
Prepping 101: Urban Dwellers
Don't Panic. Prepare Instead! While living in the city during a long-term disruption of water and electricity during a power grid failure is not the ideal or even possible for months on end, there are preparations you can make that will address the immediate needs of...
The Bone-Gut Axis: A Revolutionary Approach to Predicting Osteoporosis
Researchers have found another compelling reason for making gut health a priority: bone density and strength.
The Secret to Beautiful Skin Series (Part I): Face Yoga
Let’s talk about face yoga: what it is, why you should do it, and how you will benefit from this little-known technique.
Medicinal Mushrooms: A Plant-Powered Solution for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome?
Explore what science has to say about the role medicinal mushrooms can play in protecting you from getting sick, as well as treating illness.
Chocolate is Having a Moment: Here’s How to Reap the Health Benefits.
Let’s explore the science that supports more chocolate in your life, this may just be the delicious superfood you’ve been seeking.
Are You Sleep Deficient or Deprived? Here are the Top Symptoms and Solutions
Let’s take a look at both sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency — and how to address the underlying causes so that you can get quality rest!
Plant-Based Herbal Medicine for Weight Loss — My Favorite Remedies
All about weight loss and adaptogens, a class of botanicals that help to balance the stress response, increase energy, and normalize hormones.
Four Popular Diets: Exploring the Benefits of Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, & Plant-Based
Are you seeking a healthful diet for the new year after a season of holiday indulgence? Let’s explore some currently popular options.
Natural Health for Children: An Essential Guide
On the lookout for natural remedies for childhood illnesses and ailments? Check out Nicole Apelian’s guide to kid-friendly herbal remedies.
Hygge and the Art of Comfort & Connection
How to practice the Scandinavian art of being cozy, hygge, and cultivate calm, comfortable contentment during these dark days of winter.
Unlock Nature’s Pharmacy: Combat Inflammation, Cancer, & More with This Tasty Backyard Superweed — Recipe Included!
Plantain is a medicinal powerhouse that can address inflammation, digestive complaints, venomous bites, and wound healing!
Great News! Study Finds Middle Age Doesn’t Cause Weight Gain
Check out a recent study that challenges long-held beliefs that metabolism naturally slows down as we age.
Frankincense: The Secret Ingredient for a Healthy and Happy Life
Frankincense is a rare but resilient tree with a range of healing attributes, including easing depression and boosting the immune system.
Putting Your Best Face Forward: Natural Methods for Reducing Rosacea Flares
What is rosacea? A lifelong inflammatory skin condition that impacts more than 16 million Americans, rosacea causes flushing and redness in the center of the face; visibly broken blood vessels; swelling and inflammation; and burning, dry scaly skin. Signs of the...
The Fascinating World of Lichens: A Hidden Treasure for Your Health
Grow your awareness of the curious lichen from brief mental nod to appreciation of this incredibly useful and interconnected plant.
More Common Than You May Think: Vitamin A Toxicity
Too much of a good thing? Yes! Learn about the symptoms associated with vitamin A toxicity, especially if you use supplements.
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar: The Secret to Better Digestion, Fat Loss, and Blood Sugar Balance?
Raw apple cider vinegar is full of health-supporting compounds like acetic acid, proteins, enzymes, vitamins C & B, and probiotics.
9 Science-Backed Reasons Why Lion’s Mane is a Smart Choice for Health
Lion’s Mane Mushroom is a unique, shaggy mushroom that is rich in bioactive compounds that enhance health on a variety of levels.
How to Navigate Grief During the Holiday Season & Beyond
You are not alone if you struggle during the holidays. There are many ways in which you can navigate grief and honor the process.
There’s No Better Time Than Now to Enjoy Turkey Tail Mushroom — An Immune-Boosting, Disease-Destroying Thanksgiving Superfood!
This mushroom helps prevent picking up the latest bug, enhances gut health, improves immune function, and reduces inflammation.
8 Science-Backed Reasons Why Gratitude Is Good for Your Career, Relationships, & Health
Gratitude is an excellent practice to embrace during the holidays. Here are 8 ways gratitude can change your life for the better.
Everyday Elderberry: The Incredible Superfruit That Can Fight Aging, Cancer, Heart Disease & More!
Let’s dig deeper into the outstanding and versatile benefits of elderberry, a truly multipurpose botanical.
Feeling Tired? Try These Energy Hacks That Don’t Involve Caffeine
Are you one of the estimated 45% of Americans that feels fatigued up to three times a week — even when you’ve slept 7-8 hours a night?
Researchers Discover Changes in the Gut Microbiota After Severe Respiratory Syndrome — And What This Means For You
Are you struggling with post recovery syndrome after a viral respiratory infection? A fascinating new study may shed light on the root cause.