Healthy Reads is a collection of practical, science-backed articles on eating well and feeling better — covering nutrition, stress and burnout, sleep, hormones and menopause, healthy habits, and natural ways to relax. Written by Catherine Polet, a certified holistic nutrition health coach, each one is here to give you clear, realistic steps you can use straight away — no fads, no guilt, no extremes. Browse by topic below, or just start reading.

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Embracing Wellness and Self-Care: A Post-Holiday Guide to Renewing Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Discover essential wellness and self-care strategies to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul after the holiday season. This comprehensive guide offers practical tips for holistic well-being and personal renewal.

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Homemade candles for your health

When you make your own candles, your creativity also increases positive emotions, reduces depressive symptoms and anxiety, and improves the function of your immune system.

And you are making a positive impact on our planet. You reuse, recycle and transform. Candles are a wonderful gift for Christmas. And if you have kids, they will love to get involved.

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11 tips for better mental health in 2021

Most people say that mental health is important to them. But only two-thirds of them are committed to make changes to improve their own mental health. For a positive mental health, you need to take positive actions.

Here are 11 tips to get you started: