Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: You’ve been influenced

I have been on a bit of a de-influencing kick over on my Instagram page lately. My mission is pretty simple: educate people about...

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Congratulations, we discovered moderate exercise

I have had a longstanding issue with cardio equipment. Not the treadmill itself. Not the elliptical. Not even the stair climber, although that thing...

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Your grandma was right about fiber

Well, it’s official. The internet found fiber and now “we” are having to take it to the MAXX. Yes, everything is MAXXING right now. Gag....

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Your bloodwork says ‘normal.’ Now what?

There are few things more satisfying than opening up your bloodwork results and seeing a beautiful little row of NORMAL, NORMAL, NORMAL. No red...

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Does a score define your sleep?

Every morning millions of us wake up and, before we've even decided how we actually feel, consult a tiny piece of technology to find...

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Which came first, the chicken or the marketing?

It starts like every other grocery trip. You’re just there for eggs. Then you find yourself standing in front of the egg cooler questioning everything....

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: Have fish, will travel

A few weeks ago, the world was obsessing over the World Cup. I was obsessing over traveling fish. The moment I heard Norway’s national soccer...

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: When stacking accessories doesn’t equal results

I think the wellness industry has quietly turned many of us into little health hoarders. It may not be obvious to anyone else. A dinner...

Did you hear? Most adults wear glasses, but refuse Hearing Aids

I was 5 when I got my first pair of eyeglasses. I can still remember the exact moment that the world came into focus....

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: the darker side of convenience

We've engineered inconvenience out of almost every part of daily life. Unfortunately, our bodies didn't get the memo. I have absolutely no desire to homestead...