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After childbirth, your body and mind go through some big changes. To improve your recovery, you'll want to get nutrients. But strict meal plans just add more stress instead of helping you feel better. Here's how you can put together a set of easy nutrition habits that work for your schedule. You should just have the five main things. Have what feels manageable. Protein also helps your body to recover. Vitamins and minerals also support your health. When you eat, it can affect your energy throughout the day. Helpful supplements can then fill in any nutritional gaps. A couple of...

Even small amounts of gluten can still get in the way of the health of anyone who has celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The research suggests that if you eat just 20 parts per million - about the size of a breadcrumb - it can hurt your gut. One more example: there was a patient who had stayed gluten-free for years but still had some symptoms. It turned out that their multivitamin was actually made with wheat-based starch. You wouldn't think to check there. These problems can also be easy to miss. The supplements include things like binders or coatings...

When your mind is spinning with tomorrow's to-dos at 3 a.m., you have high cortisol - this hormone is supposed to help you manage stress. If it sticks around after hours, it still gets in the way of your sleep. Your body is stuck in overdrive when it should be powering down. High cortisol at night can make it harder for you to drift off and can interrupt your rest, which leaves you feeling worn out during the day. One of my clients went through this for months until they also changed up three easy habits in their day. The...

L-carnitine doesn't get the attention it deserves in weight management. This amino acid actually works by moving fatty acids into your cells' energy centers so your body can turn them into fuel. When you take L-carnitine while following an exercise plan, you'll usually lose more fat than with exercise alone. Research has proven this, as people see better results when they add this supplement to their schedule. Often, you'll see less muscle soreness after your workouts when you take L-carnitine, and your recovery time might improve as well. Your heart health can also improve since L-carnitine helps improve blood flow....