Dr. Laurie Steelsmith

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc, is a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist who specializes in women’s health. She is the co-author of Great Sex, Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine and co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health: How the Secrets of Natural and Chinese Medicine Can Create a Lifetime of Wellness. Visit her website at www.DrSteelsmith.com.

Woman Learning How to Use Yoga Blocks on Mat With Dog Standing on Block | Vitacost.com/blog

August 7th, 2022

Elevate Your Yoga Practice With Blocks (and 11 Block-Supported Poses to Try)

Yoga blocks may conjure thoughts of novices, but that’s hardly the case. Whether they’re cork or foam, bamboo or birch, yoga blocks are a terrific tool to help you enhance your poses. Here’s how blocks build flexibility and strength—and 11 wise ways to utilize them in your practice.

Woman Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Walking Elderly Friend Up Stairs

August 6th, 2022

How to Recognize Caregiver Burnout – and What to Do About It

Over 65 million Americans are caregivers to a family member or loved one—and a huge percentage of them face caregiver burnout, a syndrome characterized by prolonged stress, anxiety, irritability, depression and poor health. Here’s why it happens—and the steps you can take to prevent it.

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August 4th, 2022

9 Ways to Help Your Vitamins & Supplements Absorb Better

Should you take vitamins with food or on an empty stomach? What time of day is best? Get the answers to these – and more common questions – in this guide to optimizing your supplement routine for best absorption.

Woman Holding Beauty Serum to Represent Concept of What are Ceramides | Vitacost.com/blog

July 23rd, 2022

Trending in Skincare: What are Ceramides – and How do They Benefit Skin?

Ceramides help with everything from a more radiant complexion to fewer fine lines and wrinkles. Here’s more about them—plus five personally-tested products that’ll aid in attaining plumper, more beautiful skin.

Woman Wearing Sun Hat on Chair at Beach Avoiding Summer Health Issues | Vitacost.com/blog

June 26th, 2022

8 Often-Ignored Summer Health Issues – and Smart Ways to Dodge Them

Summer inescapably evokes a host of pleasurable feelings, from basking in the sun on the beach to walking barefoot in a lively park. While the season is certainly cheery, it doesn’t arrive without potential perils. Here are eight common but often-overlooked summer hazards—and eight ways to avoid, or handle, them.

Woman Struggling With Inflammation and Mood Slumped on Couch with Frustrated Expression | Vitacost.com/blog

June 10th, 2022

Is Inflammation Affecting Your Mood?

Inflammation has become a buzzword in recent years, popping up everywhere from Instagram feeds to food labels. And while we’re well-aware of inflammation’s role in chronic conditions like dementia and diabetes, recent research shows that it also has an enormous impact on mood. Here’s why it happens—and five ways to combat it.