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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė
When I tested my ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, they were within the normal range — but not optimal. This led me down a rabbit hole of factors to monitor if your goal is to lower them. Whenever I shared this goal with others, coffee came up so frequently I started to wonder, should I change my coffee habits? Now, I can say no to whole-fat milk and butter — but caffeine? There was no way. But I made some adjustments.
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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė
Wellness trends always seem to circle back, and ice water is one of those hacks that just keeps resurfacing. With a classic ‘your body burns calories warming it up’ theory to back it, it is trending for weight loss again. But how much truth is in it? Let’s find out all the nitty-gritty about whether the ice water hack holds any real potential or if it’s just another frosty fad. The ‘ice water hack’ is a social media trend that claims cold exposure can help lose weight.
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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė
Although being the most widely studied fitness supplement with a high safety profile, creatine is still surrounded by myths. One of them comes from a 2009 study that suggested creatine may potentially cause hair loss. This study has been highly debated, with many fitness experts highlighting serious drawbacks; nonetheless, the myth grew rapidly, making many gymgoers unsure if they should include creatine in their stack.
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3 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė
Despite several so-called ‘honey packs’ receiving public notifications from the FDA, this type of supplement is still on the market. Proposed to support libido in a ‘natural’ way, several of these honey packs were found to contain secret active ingredients, making them highly dangerous to consumers unaware of the actual composition of the product.
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3 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė
These days, the label ‘nature’s Ozempic’ is applied to everything that might have even the slightest potential to contribute to weight loss. Yerba mate joins the list with TikTok’ers raving about this seemingly miraculous herb. Without spoiling much, I will have to disappoint you: no, drinking yerba mate will not effortlessly make you shed pounds. However, it may positively contribute to your weight loss journey.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Linas Černiauskas
When I started lifting weights about three years ago, I had no clue what I was doing. And, having no personal trainer, I had to learn everything on my own — kind of. I once ended up going to the gym with an old buddy of mine. Initially, the goal was for him to check my form. After completing a Romanian deadlift, he asked me about the RIR for that set. “A what? Why do you talk abbreviations with me?” I blurted out, confused.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Linas Černiauskas
When it comes to detox, your liver is a superstar. This organ plays a central role in removing harmful substances from the body — and it does it without extra help from so-called liver detoxes or cleanses. So what are those products for? Why are they popular, and could they actually be harmful to your health? This article will give you an overview and key facts you need to know before you jump into the trend.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Linas Černiauskas
Not long ago, collagen was trending — mostly, however, for its potential to support skin health. And when it comes to trending supplements, marketers are not shy of trying to squeeze every single penny out of their customers' pockets, so they do this rather shady practice of adding as many benefits to their product as possible. Consequently, if you listen to what brands and their paid influencers claim, collagen supplements may seem to be able to do everything.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Lauryna Nelkinė
When I hear the word ‘diet,’ it makes me cringe a bit. Throughout my childhood, I witnessed my mom try one fad diet after another, each promising various appearance-related results, be it a reduced waistline or smaller thighs — but never improved health. The term still evokes memories of those crazy diet plans that were neither sustainable nor intended to be.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė
An upset stomach is a common side effect of taking zinc supplements. For this reason, your healthcare provider may recommend taking zinc with a meal. However, they might also advise against taking it with food items such as rice, corn, and legumes. What is the reason behind this? To find the answer, I spoke with experts, consulted with our in-house research team, and analyzed various scientific research papers. Zinc is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach.
