Marygrace Taylor

2 weeks ago | womenshealthmag.com | Marygrace Taylor

For years, Laura could count on having debilitating migraine attacks a handful of times per month without fail. Their frequency would increase during months when she was especially stressed or sleep-deprived, and during her menstrual cycle. These attacks caused intense, throbbing pain on the left side of her head, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and even vomiting. “I was at the point where I felt like I needed to take over-the-counter meds every day in case I got a headache,” Laura says.

2 weeks ago | prevention.com | Marygrace Taylor

Your a.m. meal is your first opportunity of the day to power up, giving you the fuel you need to feel your best and navigate your daily to-dos. Wellness experts know this, which is why they’re ultra-intentional about having something nourishing in the morning. Of course, “nourishing” means different things to different people. So we sought inspiration from NOW’s panel of wellness pros, to learn about how they fuel their bodies before heading out the door.

2 weeks ago | womenshealthmag.com | Marygrace Taylor

Your a.m. meal is your first opportunity of the day to power up, giving you the fuel you need to feel your best and navigate your daily to-dos. Wellness experts know this, which is why they’re ultra-intentional about having something nourishing in the morning. Of course, “nourishing” means different things to different people. So we sought inspiration from NOW’s panel of wellness pros, to learn about how they fuel their bodies before heading out the door.

2 weeks ago | wellandgood.com | Marygrace Taylor

It's no surprise that health experts often recommend reducing your alcohol intake as a step toward greater well-being overall. Drinking less is associated with things like improved energy and mood, better liver function, and a more balanced gut microbiome, aka the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut.1,2,3 (This is especially true if a glass of wine or two tends to cause you diarrhea, indigestion, or acid reflux.) But is there ever a time when alcohol could actually be good for your gut?

3 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Marygrace Taylor

It's no secret that weight loss medications like semaglutide (the GLP-1 agonist in brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) can help people shed excess pounds. Also well-known: The drug is notorious for causing unpleasant GI side effects. Does that make it risky or unsafe for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? A recent study published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases suggests that the answer to that question is no.