MaryRuth Ghiyam was a holistic health coach when she noticed a problem: taking capsules on an empty stomach could cause nausea, but there weren’t many good liquid supplements on the market. So she decided to make her own. The inside story of the crazy, creative financing behind one of America’s best-selling wellness brands: 📸: Ethan Pines for Forbes, MaryRuth Organics

Is there a natural powerhouse sitting right in your spice cabinet? Many are discovering the incredible versatility of cayenne pepper, often touted for its ability to support healthy circulation without the harsh side effects associated with conventional blood thinners. This deep dive explores how this humble spice works with the body’s innate intelligence—dilating vessels where blood flow is needed and even constricting them to support healing elsewhere, like with ulcers. While conventional options like aspirin and warfarin come with their own risks, proponents of herbal support point to cayenne as a gentle, effective way to encourage better blood flow. It’s a fascinating look at how traditional wisdom often aligns with modern needs for holistic health.

Warm tones for cool people. Introducing the new Haus Labs Sun Dipped Bronzing Veil. 11 Shades are available now at and @Sephora. Rylee shares what she's learned through her journey with hormones and wellness, and she hopes to study Traditional Chinese Medicine or holistic health. So yes, what goes on her skin matters. Rylee wears Sun Dipped Bronzing Veil in Sand.

We hear a lot about improving gut health through food, probiotics, and supplements. But after more than a decade of major advances in microbiome research, the picture has become both more promising and more complex including about gut bacteria, biological symptoms In this episode, I’m joined by gastroenterologist and neuroscientist Dr. Emeran Mayer to explore how our understanding of the gut-brain connection has evolved—and what we may still be getting wrong. 0:00 Introduction and Dr. Emeran Mayer’s background 1:07 The impact of gut health on disease and current treatment approaches 2:17 The microbiome problem in America and research evolution 4:03 Challenges and limitations in microbiome research 5:13 Traditional and novel interventions for gut health 6:25 Future of bioengineered probiotics and research funding 8:09 Functional medicine approaches and case study 9:40 Bridging gaps in gastroenterology and historical context 12:24 Flaws in reductionist science and traditional medicine insights 14:09 Microbiome’s role in overall health and physiology 19:25 Microbial metabolites and modern challenges to gut health 21:10 Human biology vs. microbial adaptation and caring for the microbiome 22:59 The Mayer Model for microbiome health 29:04 Brain-gut communication 31:33 AI’s potential in advancing microbiome research 36:22 Aging and its effects on the microbiome 46:03 Practical steps for microbiome health: prebiotics and polyphenols 55:44 Factors harming the microbiome and using it for treatment 57:45 Gut-body communication and influence on traditional medicine 1:00:25 Future directions: research, applications, and health policy 1:02:56 Final thoughts on holistic health and The Mayer Model