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PSA: Even healthy foods can cause bloating.

Are we better off eating actual sugar? 

Meet Melissa Wood. After struggling with anxiety and cystic acne for years, she turned her health around with a balanced diet and fitness routine. Now, she’s helping others to do the same as a certified health coach and yoga and Pilates instructor. We caught up with Melissa to hear her wellness tips as a fitness […]

Is optimal organ health the secret to optimal emotional health?

Two HUM employees switched to a vegan diet for thirty days. Read on to see what we loved, where we went wrong, and what we learned at the end of the month. But first, a little about why you might consider going plant based… Nutritionist Advice On Going Vegan Before we start, we check in […]

Your belly feels like a blown-up balloon. You look six months pregnant (but aren’t). Your gas is out of control. You might be bloated. And while you can easily brush it off as no big deal, bloating is uncomfortable, can affect your day (and even self-confidence), and may be a sign of a larger health […]

We’ve all heard about eating more anti-inflammatory foods. But inflammation can come from so much more than just our diet. What Is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is the immune system’s response to a stimulus that’s viewed as foreign or toxic to your body. It’s one of the reasons why we advocate loading up on antioxidant-rich […]

First, it’s not one-size-fits-all.

Sure, you’ve heard about balancing your hormones—but do you know why and how to actually do it? Hormonal expert Alisa Vitti debunks popular myths on hormone health and shares how to live prosperously by syncing up with your natural flow. Alisa Vitti on Hormone Health, Cycle Syncing, and more A post shared by Founded By […]

Let me be the first to admit that I was skeptical about Whole30. But after thirty days of living it, I have to say: my Whole30 results speak for themselves. What Is Whole30? Whole30 is a popular elimination diet created by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig in 2009. The official rules say that for thirty days, […]

Nothing gets you spinning like a Madonna track.

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 […]