Stress and Mood

Meditation 101: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation

With the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be easy to get lost in the noise. Whether it’s working, going to school, raising a family or keeping up...

04/23/24Swanson Staff

What is SAMe (S-adenosyl L-methionine) and What are the Benefits?

S-adenosyl L-methionine has many names and abbreviations like s-adenosyl methionine, sam-e and more. But to keep things short and sweet (and avoid a whole lot of Latin,) you may have...

04/18/24Amy Sunderman, MS, RD

Energy Stress and Mood

Ashwagandha: The History and Benefits of this Herbal Adaptogen

Ashwagandha is a primary herb in Ayurveda, the traditional health system native to India.1 It has traditionally been used for promoting health and longevity, revitalizing the body, supporting sleep and generally creating...

04/07/24Swanson staff

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Science-Backed Benefits of Getting Out in Nature

A walk outside seems to invigorate the senses in a way nothing else can, blood rushing through our veins, oxygen in our lungs. We can feel so much lighter, our...

03/28/24Julie Larson, Senior Regulatory Specialist

Energy Stress and Mood

The Best 10 Supplements for Energy

Keeping up with day-to-day living isn’t always a walk in the park. Exhaustion can creep up bit-by-bit as you take on daily demands, leaving you feeling drained and possibly unable...

03/26/24Swanson Staff

Energy Stress and Mood

Magnesium Benefits & Uses

Feeling tired or stressed? There might be more to blame than your busy schedule, and the answer could be as simple as getting enough magnesium. Magnesium is a cofactor in...

03/19/24Medically reviewed by Dr. Darragh O'Carroll, M.D.

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How to Improve Mental Wellness

Mental wellness (or mental health) may not always be the first thing we consider when it comes to our lifestyle. It’s easy to go through our day focusing on the...

03/19/24Swanson Staff

Energy Stress and Mood

What Is Niacin?

Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble B vitamin and that helps convert nutrients from food into energy via the formation of NAD and NADP....

01/28/24Swanson Staff

Energy Health and Wellness Stress and Mood

Mental Health and Immunity: Are They Connected?

Mental health, emotional wellness and mental wellness are all terms you may have seen more and more of over time. Once a stigma that was rarely addressed in conversation is...

01/11/24Swanson Staff

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12 Best Teas for Wellness, Energy, Sleep, Calm and Digestion

Pinpointing its exact origin is difficult, but historians estimate tea was discovered more than 5,000 years ago in Southeast China, Tibet or Northern India. Though accounts of its earliest usage...

07/13/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Energy Food and Nutrition Stress and Mood

10 Herbal Supplements to Boost Your Energy Levels

Energy is often a top priority when thinking about health. After all, if your energy levels are low, it’s hard to accomplish everything on your task list, much less get...

07/11/22Swanson staff

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A Quick Guide to Hygge: The Art of Coziness

The Danes know a couple things that all of us can agree on: it’s important to be kind to yourself, and that enjoying relaxed moments in a cozy atmosphere is...

07/10/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Energy Stress and Mood