Author: Lily

Melatonin supplement use among U.S. adults has grown more than fivefold since 1999, but a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 linked long-term use to increased heart failure risk and doubled all-cause mortality. As questions about melatonin’s safety profile grow, a parallel movement is gaining ground: somatic sleep protocols, body-first techniques that address the nervous system directly rather than adding a hormone. A 2026 meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials found that progressive muscle relaxation significantly improved sleep quality across 957 participants. A separate 2026 systematic review found that yoga nidra improved sleep onset latency,…

The phone rings at the office more about this than about almost anything else. Somebody has read that sugar feeds cancer. They believe it, because it’s true. And then they look at the glass of carrot juice we’ve been recommending for thirty years — bright orange, unmistakably sweet — and they cannot make the two things sit together. Usually the question comes out apologetically, as though they’re catching us in something. “I don’t want to be difficult, but isn’t carrot juice just sugar?” It’s a good question. It’s the right question. And the answer is worth more than the thirty…

Cleaning can be a daunting task, especially when you’re feeling down. Depression can make even the simplest of chores feel like a mountain to climb. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated before you even start. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. I completely understand how hard it can be to motivate yourself to clean when you’re feeling depressed. That’s why I’ve put together this article to help you navigate through those tough times. In this article, we’ll provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you find the motivation you need to. How To Motivate Yourself To Clean…

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies Recipe – easy buttery, crumbly and made with just 5 simple ingredients. A delicious low carb and sugar free cookie recipe. Jump to Recipe Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies Recipe These Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crisp and delicately crumbly, with just a handful of simple ingredients. They’re an easy alternative to traditional shortbread and make a lovely treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Made without wheat flour or regular sugar, these cookies are naturally low in carbohydrates and are suitable for a keto-friendly diet. They’re also a great option for Christmas cookie trays,…

This Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce is creamy, tangy, sweet, and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping tofu chicken fingers, drizzling on wraps and bowls, or spreading on sandwiches and burgers. Creamy, tangy, sweet, and just a little zippy, this vegan honey mustard sauce is one of those ridiculously easy sauces that makes everything taste better. And when I say easy, I mean it: five ingredients, one bowl, and about 5 minutes. I use a combination of yellow mustard and Dijon for that classic honey mustard flavor with a little extra depth, agave for sweetness, and lemon juice for…

Most women know that menopause affects their bones, their mood, and their heart. Very few know it also affects their liver. A 2026 clinical review published in American Family Physician found that menopause is associated with a 2.19 times higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD), even after adjusting for age, BMI, and waist circumference. Estrogen decline is the central driver: it promotes visceral fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and chronic low-grade inflammation, all of which accelerate fat buildup in the liver. The condition is often entirely asymptomatic, meaning many postmenopausal women have fatty liver and do…

This is one of the questions we get most often, and it usually arrives with real worry behind it. Treatment has started. Somewhere between the first appointment and the first infusion, a photocopied sheet came home: no fresh fruits and vegetables. No salads. So the juicer sits unused on the counter, the produce drawer is full, and the family is standing in the kitchen wondering whether the most nourishing food in the house has somehow become the dangerous one. It’s a fair question and it deserves a straight answer. The straight answer has changed considerably in the last several years,…

Sweet shrimp and tangy tomatoes become a near effortless pesto shrimp skillet dinner with the help of a little pesto and lemon!  Photo Credits: Ali Redmond No pasta? No problem. I had plans to make shrimp pesto pasta for dinner one summer evening, but when I opened the cabinet mid-recipe, I realized we were somehow out of pasta. Instead of resorting to takeout or changing gears completely—I had already prepped the shrimp at this point—I came up with this simple pesto shrimp recipe. I marinated the shrimp with a little lemon and garlic for a few minutes while I halved…

Creamy pumpkin pasta combines pumpkin puree, garlic, sage, vegan yogurt, and nutritional yeast in a smooth, savory sauce. Ready in just 22 minutes, this easy vegan pumpkin pasta is a comforting fall dinner that can also be made gluten-free. Why You’ll Love This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta This pumpkin pasta delivers a creamy, savory sauce without heavy cream or dairy cheese. Pumpkin puree gives the sauce its smooth texture, while garlic, onion, sage, and nutritional yeast balance the pumpkin’s mild sweetness. It is also an easy weeknight meal. The sauce cooks while the fettuccine boils, so the entire dish is ready…

Returning to school can be exciting and filled with anxiety and worry, especially for parents if the child did not do well in the previous academic session. If the anxiety and worry are not controlled, it can lead to a severe mental issue that can impair the child’s academic performance in the new session. To ensure the child is well-balanced in school, here are some mental health tips for returning to school, for parents, that can help the child navigate this transition and prioritize their mental well-being, which can positively impact academic performance. 8 Mental Health Tips For Returning To…