Journal
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Microplastics: A Growing Threat to Our Wellness (And What You Can Do About It)
In today's world, it's nearly impossible to avoid exposure to microplastics—tiny particles less than 5 millimeters in size that are becoming more pervasive in our environment and, alarmingly, within our bodies. While we often associate plastic pollution with environmental issues,...
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What Makes Superstar the Best Greens Powder
At MIJA, we’re committed to making wellness both luxurious and effective. That’s why we formulated Superstar, our daily supergreens ingestible that has been recognized as one of the best greens powders by Eat This, Not That for three consecutive...
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A moment with Eddie Zhao, co-founder of YÜLI Skincare
We’re delighted to bring this conversation with Eddie Zhao, the co-founder of the cult, luxury green beauty brand YÜLI. I first became familiar with his brand while working with my clients in San Francisco, where YÜLI is considered by tech...
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Better than Probiotics - Gut Health
Did you know that 80% of the immune system resides within the gut? That’s why with cold and flu season around the corner, it’s important to have a wellness plan in place. While probiotics have gained a lot of attention...
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The Ultimate Guide to the Gut-Brain Axis
Gut-Brain Axis Defined: The phrase “gut-brain axis” is becoming more common in the world of health and fitness? It is the communication network that connects the central nervous system in the brain to the enteric nervous system in the gastrointestinal...
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What is the Metabolism and How Does it Work?
What is it? Metabolism is complicated and confusing and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. An easy way to think of it is there are a bunch of processes that work 24/7 to turn food into energy for our body.1,2 We...